Good post-Super Bowl morning to you! The past week was somewhat calm relative to the riotous preceding period in the world of HPC-AI, but still, important developments emerged. Here’s a fast (5:52) overview ….
HPC News Bytes 20250210: Big AI CAPEX Binge, More Data Center SMRs, Euro-Origin Quantum, Softbank Eyes Ampere
Barcelona Supercomputing Center Unveils Quantum Systen Developed with 100% European Technology

Feb. 6, 2025 — The Barcelona Supercomputing Center – Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) – has presented what it said is the first quantum computer developed with 100 percent European technology. “This milestone consolidates BSC at the forefront of supercomputing in Europe and lays the foundations for a new era of hybrid computing, combining traditional […]
EuroHPC JU Acquires €8.5M Qilimanjaro Quantum Annealer to be at Barcelona Supercomputing Center

Feb. 1, 2025 — The European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) has signed a procurement contract with Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech for MareNostrum-Ona, a quantum annealer to be hosted at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) in Spain. The system, co-funded with a total acquisition cost of €8.5 million ($8.8 million USD), will initially offer at least 10 physical qubits, with […]
Hyperion Research to Host HPC User Forums: Barcelona Oct. 21-22, Stuttgart Oct. 24-25

HPC-AI industry analyst firm Hyperion Research has announced two upcoming HPC User Forums: The 86th HPC User Forum, Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 21-22 at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) in Barcelona, Spain. Agenda and free registration are here. The event will spotlight the use of AI and GPUs in HPC, BSC as a testbed and a […]
BSC Wins €50M to Develop Spain’s AI Training Program

July 11, 2024 — The Barcelona Supercomputing Center – Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) will receive 50 million euros to develop the programs designed to attract and retain talent that are part of the Artificial Intelligence Strategy, approved by the Spanish government last May. The resolution includes the training in the BSC of 158 professionals […]