The Perun supercomputer has been put in full operation, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of Slovakia's digital infrastructure that will enable universities, research institutions and companies to access state-of-the-art high-performance computing technology for research and innovation, according to spokesperson for the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV) Jozef Bednar.
In addition to standard applications, the new system is particularly well-suited for developing and testing artificial intelligence models and tools.
The project was funded by the EU. As part of the project, €20.9 million was allocated to the Technical University of Kosice and €36.3 million to the Slovak Academy of Sciences, representing a key step in strengthening national capabilities in the field of high-performance computing (HPC).
"The new infrastructure consists of two computing systems that together achieve a computing performance exceeding 24 petaFLOPS and are also highly energy efficient. Perun builds on the existing Devana HPC system, which has been the main pillar of Slovakia's computing infrastructure to date," added Bednar.
The Perun supercomputer also plays a role in the broader European HPC context. It serves as a national entry point to European initiatives and supports the implementation of programmes such as the EuroHPC AI Factory Antenna and EuroCC 3. "Through these activities, it contributes to strengthening Europe's capabilities in high-performance computing and artificial intelligence, improves access to advanced computing resources and supports cross-border cooperation," added Bednar.
Source: TASR
