ICE Cloud promises open, secure supercomputing for complex science research
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Why in news
CDAC launched ICE-Cloud, an indigenous digital platform providing free access to supercomputing and AI tools to support complex scientific research in India.
Background
ICE-Cloud is an indigenous platform by CDAC (an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and IT). It was initiated as a pilot project five years ago funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCDAC: An autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and IT
- FactICE-Cloud currently boasts 500 users
- FactICE-Cloud provides free access to supercomputers, software development tools, and AI visualization
- PostSandeep Surendra Malaviya: CDAC scientist
For Mains
Q. Discuss how indigenous high-performance computing (HPC) and AI platforms can accelerate India's self-reliance in complex scientific research and data security.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data Sovereignty: Mitigating risks of using foreign cloud providers for sensitive national scientific data
- Infrastructure Gap: Addressing the high cost of supercomputing for smaller research institutions and startups
- Collaborative Synergy: Bridging the gap between academic research and industrial AI application through shared resources
Keywords: High-Performance Computing · Data Sovereignty · Indigenous Technology · Scientific Research · Digital Infrastructure
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