Oct. 1 — Following an open bidding process, Fujitsu Ltd. has been selected to work with RIKEN to develop the basic design for Japan’s next-generation supercomputer.
The new supercomputer will be the successor of Japan’s current flagship computer, the K computer. The project, which is now called the FLAGSHIP 2020 Project, was launched by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in April 2014.
Under the project, the RIKEN Advanced Institute for Computational Science will aim to develop and begin operations of the new supercomputer in fiscal 2020. The basic design will be carried out based on the concept of “co-design”, an approach under which system design and applications are developed collaboratively.
The new flagship computer will be used to work on innovative solutions to current scientific and social issues.
About RIKEN
RIKEN is Japan’s largest comprehensive research institution renowned for high-quality research in a diverse range of scientific disciplines. Founded in 1917 as a private research foundation in Tokyo, RIKEN has grown rapidly in size and scope, today encompassing a network of world-class research centers and institutes across Japan.
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 162,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited reported consolidated revenues of 4.8 trillion yen (US$46 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. For more information, please see http://www.fujitsu.com.
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Source: RIKEN