Conveners
Democratizing HPC: Expanding Access through SCITAS’s Fully Integrated, Data-Centric Infrastructure
- Gilles Fourestey (EPFL)
Description
Widening access to high-performance computing is essential to unlocking its full impact. At EPFL, SCITAS has adopted a strategic approach to HPC accessibility through a fully integrated, data-centric infrastructure that combines intuitive interfaces with flexible resources. In particular, the introduction of Open OnDemand provides a seamless, web-based entry point to HPC systems, lowering technical barriers for a broad user base. In parallel, SCITAS has extented its ecosystem to the cloud by replicating on-premise environments on demand, enabling users to scale workflows transparently beyond local capacity.
This presentation highlights how usability, environment consistency, and hybrid HPC-cloud integration work together to democratize access to advanced computing and support a more diverse, agile research community.