Computing

Fujitsu Labs wins design order for next-gen Fugaku system

Fujitsu Laboratories has received an order from the National Research and Development Agency, RIKEN for the basic design of the entire system, computational nodes, and CPU parts of the new flagship system, the next generation of the supercomputer "Fugaku." The basic design period is until February 27, 2026. With the rapid progress of technological innovation, including generative AI, the demand for computing resources required for research and development is expanding and diversifying rapidly . ) , the importance of efforts that combine AI with simulation, real-time data, and automated experiments (AI for Science) is increasing, and countries around the world are promoting the development and sophistication of their own computing infrastructure as a national strategy. In order for Japan to lead the world in science, technology and innovation and develop…