Intel, CERN extend openlab agreement

Intel has been a major contributor to the project since its conception in 2003. The company participates in joint research as well as providing CERN access to its hardware and software technology. Upcoming areas of research in the CERN openlab IV agreement will include cloud computing, security, exascale computing and data centre efficiency. Key findings to build more powerful and flexible Intel architecture based cloud computers are expected to emerge from the LHC grid. In the field of Exascale computing Intel and the CERN openlab will explore technologies needed to advance power efficiency, networking and data distribution. The Intel's Exascale R&D centers in Jülich, Leuven and Paris, which are part of Intel's European R&D network called Intel Labs Europe, will seek close collaboration with the CERN openlab to jointly reach Exascale performance by the next 10 years. "The CERN team is conducting impressive research," said Christian Morales, Intel vice president and general manager, Intel EMEA, pictured. "We are very honoured to being continuously challenged by CERN to improve performance, energy efficiency and security solutions in our leading edge products and technologies." Bob Jones, head of CERN openlab, added: "CERN openlab is a public private partnership for multilateral, multi year projects between CERN and the IT industry. We are very happy that Intel confirms its contribution to the CERN openlab for another three years." For more on CERN, click here.