Supercomputing 2024

This IDC Market Note highlights some of the announcements and demonstrations by participants at SC24.Driven by the growing demand for GenAI as well as the shift to deploying AI applications in real-world scenarios and across expanding industry verticals, accurate predictions in real-time and efficient, scalable AI inference become essential. This in turn has been driving remarkable innovation in the AI and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure market, which was highlighted by the extensive announcements and advancements unveiled at SC24. The integration of AI-driven workloads, sustainability goals, and high-performance computing technologies is ushering in a transformative era in the industry. SC24 also emphasized the pivotal role of AI and HPC in tackling global challenges and advancing technological frontiers. The synergy between innovation, sustainable practices, and scalable infrastructure is shaping the next generation of computing, offering new opportunities for industries and societies.