Tachyum’s software distribution for the Prodigy Universal Processor has entered the release candidate (RC1) testing phase. This completely integrated software stack and package is now available to selected early adopters and customers.

Tachyum’s software distribution now supports up to 1,024 cores in 4-socket configurations with a default 64KB page size and 4KB page support as a backup solution for OEM partners. With this robust capability, Prodigy is optimized for demanding workloads, offering seamless scalability for various enterprise applications, including exascale supercomputing, big AI, cloud, data analytics, big data, databases, storage, edge computing and web hosting.

The Prodigy Series has been expanded to include multiple new SKUs, including a top-tier configuration featuring 256 high-performance, 64-bit cores; 16 DDR5 memory controllers running at DDR5-7200; and 96 lanes of PCIe 5.0. The Prodigy Series SKUs are designed to address a wide range of applications as shown in the table below.

A video demonstrating the capabilities of Prodigy’s software distribution package is available on Tachyum’s YouTube channel.

The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis (SC24) in Atlanta (November 17–22, 2024) attracted a record-breaking 18,104 attendees from all over the world. Tachyum was among 494 exhibitors, who showcased their latest innovations.

Tachyum booth again attracted prospective visitors. We discussed opportunities for potential cooperation with representatives from HPE, Broadcom, Microsoft, DoD HPCMP (High Performance Computing Modernization Program of the U.S. Department of Defense), CERN, University of Edinburgh, NASA, Government of Canada, among others.

We also met Chenbro, our chassis partner for the Prodigy evaluation platforms.

SC24 Keynote: NASA’s Vision for High Impact Science and Exploration

Dr. Nicola (“Nicky”) Fox, Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA, delivered a visually appealing Keynote. Dr. Fox directs around 100 NASA missions “to explore the secrets of the universe–missions that use the view from space to assess questions as practical as hurricane formation, as enticing as the prospect of lunar resources, as amazing as behavior in weightlessness, and as profound as the origin of the universe.”

She shared insights into the role of advanced supercomputing and data analytics in enabling the agency’s vision and presented recent discoveries and upcoming missions.

Quantum Computing at SC24

On SC24, more companies from the Quantum Computing (QC) field were present among exhibitors. According to Hyperion Research, the global QC market was approximately $1 billion in 2024 and a projected annual growth rate of 22.1% brings the global QC market to $1.5 billion in 2026. Quantum computing is a powerful emerging technology that enables much higher performance for certain algorithms, such as optimization and molecular simulation.

As it was said during the conference session “HPC Meets QC: When and How Will Applications Benefit? And Which Ones?”, quantum computing is currently a solution looking for a problem. Applications being explored include chemistry, automobile routing, and grid optimization. Transportation companies are especially focused on QC, with BMW and Airbus leading the charge. Other industries researching QC include banking, energy, and finance. QC as an accelerator for HPC/AI is a key area of focus. A major challenge is the lack of a standardized programming environment for QC.

Hyperion Research SC24 HPC/AI Market Update

Analysts from the Hyperion Research team presented at SC24 the results of their analyses in the area of HPC/AI/QC. 2024 was a strong growth year.

2024 HPC/AI spending was projected to reach $51.9 billion. The HPC/AI 5-year forecast predicts reaching $85.5 billion by 2028.

64th Edition of TOP500

Like every year during the conference, the 64th edition of the TOP500 list of the world’s fastest supercomputers was announced. TOP500 serves as a “Who’s Who” in the field of High-Performance Computing. It started as a list of the most powerful supercomputers in the world and has evolved into a major source of information about trends in HPC. The TOP500 is now a much-anticipated, much-watched and much-debated twice-yearly event. The list is compiled using a widely used LINPACK benchmark. The LINPACK measures a system’s floating-point computing power by solving a random, dense system of linear equations to determine performance and accuracy.

An analysis of TOP500 was presented at SC24 by Dr. Erich Strohmaier, cofounder of the TOP500 list.

El Capitan at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, California, USA is the new No. 1 system on the TOP500. Frontier at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Tennessee, USA is No. 2, and Aurora at the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility, Illinois, USA, is No. 3 system. All three systems have achieved performance exceeding one Exaflop/s.

Dr. Strohmaier also presented a list of the systems based on the HPL-MxP (formally HPL- AI) benchmark, which measures performance for mixed-precision calculation. No. 1 Aurora demonstrated 11.6 Exaflop/s.

Looking Forward to SC25

Tachyum already booked its space on SC25 which will take place in November 2025 in St. Louis, Missouri.

The SC25 conference theme is “HPC Ignites,” which celebrates the sparks of creativity and innovation that fuel the field.

The theme is built on SC24’s one, “HPC Creates,” continuing to highlight how HPC drives advancements across diverse domains, from harnessing the power of HPC and artificial intelligence to advancing energy efficiency and promoting sustainability.

Tachyum participated in the China International Semiconductor Expo (IC CHINA), an exclusive exhibition, which attracted over 600 exhibitors and 60,000 professionals. It took place in the China National Convention Center in Beijing in November 18-20, 2024.

Tachyum was engaged in networking and business opportunities at IC CHINA as a member of the European Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC), which is widely recognized as the official voice of European business in China. For Europe, China is the largest business partner in the world by a factor close to 2x compared to any other business partner of the European Union.

During the IC China Tachyum’s Business development team connected with some of the top Chinese companies to discuss potential collaborations in AI chip design and advanced computing solutions. We also had the opportunity to engage with some tool manufacturers focusing on semiconductor testing, packaging and assembly. In addition to manufacturers, we connected with researchers and engineers from various research institutions.

“Being among the top enterprises invited to be a part of the EUCCC and securing the opportunity to participate in such prestigious events like IC CHINA opens up a wealth of business partnerships and networking opportunities that will lead to tremendous advantages in the semiconductor industry”

Dr. Radoslav Danilák

Tachyum’s focus as a semiconductor fabless company was to showcase the company’s capabilities to industry leaders in the Chinese semiconductor ecosystem. We gained valuable knowledge of technical advancements in China and identified potential collaborators globally. From our perspective, China is working on developments and improvements in the semiconductor industry from four main aspects:

• Securing raw materials - at IC China there were numerous presentations highlighted the scope of raw material production and sales.
• Machineries for FAB production - Several companies showcased their production capabilities for FAB manufacturing, packaging, and other processes.
• Design and delivery - The 15 Microns chip was showcased as a cutting-edge innovation.
• EDA tools - Chinese companies are striving to close the gap in EDA tools and are currently the only ones outside the U.S. pursuing this effort.

“We noticed a strong focus on AI as the future of technology in China. The audience was highly receptive and eager to learn about our chip’s role in AI advancements. Our presence attracted significant interest, with many attendees curious about our innovations.”

Marwan Oghli, Business Development Manager