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The Shahid Chamran University Supercomputer Center has been designed and developed to address advanced computational problems. A supercomputer is a system design concept that allows multiple computers to share the responsibility of computations to complete a task efficiently. This center has been equipped with the support and consultation of Simulators Amir Kabir Company. This article aims to provide comprehensive information about this center and its various sections, such as the Cloud Computing Center of Shahid Chamran University.
From a regular user’s perspective, modern computer networks might seem basic compared to other national networks such as power, transportation, and telecommunications, which have evolved into complex and user-friendly systems. Computer networks are still in the early stages of their evolutionary process. Eventually, users will no longer be aware of which computer they are using, apart from the one on their desk, as these systems will seamlessly access national networks to acquire computational resources.
The computational resources accessible through such networked environments are referred to as a meta-computer. A meta-computer is a network of heterogeneous computational resources interconnected through software, enabling users to utilize them as easily as a personal computer. The Shahid Chamran University Supercomputer Center is designed based on this concept.
The development of software processes and the integration of the meta-computer system are guided by a set of exploratory applications, which are also studied in the Parallel Processing and Networking Laboratory of Shahid Chamran University.
Another promising area within the Shahid Chamran University Supercomputer Center is ubiquitous computing—computing that exists everywhere and in everything. As more everyday devices, from coffee makers to cars and clothes, are equipped with internet-connected microprocessors, there is immense potential to harness this computational power and data.
For example, an individual may use several devices to monitor different aspects of their health, such as activity levels, water intake, and calories burned. A meta-computer can connect and analyze all this independently collected data. This data can then be used to detect potential diseases, recommend lifestyle changes, and more. Such topics are explored within the supercomputer center.
One application of meta-computing currently implemented at Shahid Chamran University’s Supercomputer Center involves how smartphone applications use location data to describe and predict traffic patterns. Individual data points provide limited insights into traffic. However, when location, speed, and direction data from numerous individuals are reported simultaneously, this collective data can predict commute times for a specific morning. This activity is part of the HPC (High-Performance Computing) system at Shahid Chamran University.
One essential feature of the Shahid Chamran University HPC Center is its role in enabling systems capable of “learning”. A learning system can analyze its performance to make changes to processes or even its architecture. These systems closely resemble the human brain’s functioning. In some cases, they are deliberately designed to mimic how the brain approaches problems and learns from past performance. In this context, meta-computing is comparable to metacognition. Machine learning is another key topic addressed at this center.
Meta-computing sometimes evokes fears about the dangers of artificial intelligence, as depicted in science fiction. In reality, meta-computing is simply another category of computational challenges to solve, not the onset of machine dominance over the world. Humans can envision computational problems so complex that solving them without another computer’s help becomes nearly impossible. Meta-computing provides the solution to this dilemma. Due to the high cost of equipment, Simulators Amir Kabir Company offers rentals of parallel processing and high-speed systems and provides the necessary consultation services.
The Shahid Chamran University Supercomputer Center performs advanced, heavy computations at high speeds and significantly lower costs. Given the high price of equipment, Simulators Amir Kabir Company has greatly facilitated progress by offering advanced computer rentals and essential consultation. The university’s computational server has been developed and continues to grow with their support.
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