ToM: Top of Mind insights about HPC/AI/QC

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Introducing "ToM", Hyperion Research’s new free insights service.

ToM: Top of Mind insights about HPC/AI/QC

We’re launching this new free service to keep the HPC community informed and engaged. Every 1–2 months, we’ll release a short 5-question survey on key industry topics. All participants will receive full access to the results, providing a snapshot of the latest trends, challenges, and insights shaping HPC.

Our goal is simple: knowledge sharing and real-time industry insights. These surveys will help Hyperion Research analysts address the most pressing concerns affecting the HPC ecosystem at any given time—ensuring the topics that matter most to you get the attention they deserve.

Insights from the community, for the community. Stay informed and lead the conversation with Hyperion Research.

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1) What impact will generative AI have on HPC-based science and engineering problems this year?

Very beneficial – Generative AI will significantly enhance HPC-based science and engineering efforts.

Somewhat beneficial – Generative AI will provide noticeable improvements, though with some limitations.

Neutral – Generative AI will have little to no impact on HPC-based science and engineering problems.

Somewhat harmful – Generative AI may introduce challenges that outweigh its benefits.

Very harmful – Generative AI will significantly hinder HPC-based science and engineering efforts.

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2) What impact will the growing emphasis on mixed or low-precision hardware have on the HPC community in the next three years?

Very beneficial – Will significantly enhance HPC performance, efficiency, and accessibility.

Somewhat beneficial – Will provide noticeable advantages, but with some trade-offs.

Neutral – Will have little to no impact on the HPC community.

Somewhat harmful – May introduce challenges that outweigh the benefits in certain HPC applications.

Very harmful – Will significantly hinder HPC advancements and scientific computing efforts.

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3) When will a hyperscaler-hosted HPC be the number one system on the TOP500 list?

Within 1 year

Within 2 years

Within 3 years

Within 4 years

Within 5 years

More than 5 years

Never

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4) When will quantum computers become a mainstream HPC compute asset?

Within 1 year

Within 2 years

Within 3 years

Within 4 years

Within 5 years

More than 5 years

Never

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5) Which component of HPC hardware needs the most improvement?

Processors (CPUs) – Improvements in performance, efficiency, or scalability.

Accelerators (GPUs, TPUs, AI chips, etc.) – Enhancements in compute power, programmability, or energy efficiency.

Memory – Faster, larger, or more efficient memory solutions.

Storage – Improvements in speed, capacity, or reliability.

Interconnect – Faster and more efficient communication between HPC nodes.

Architecture – Innovations in system design, efficiency, or workload optimization.

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