November 20178 Analytics and Simulation-Powerful Tools in BusinessBY ROBERT ROSER, CIO, FERMILABGame Changing Trends in the IndustryThe most significant change ahead will be in the area of high-performance computing. The United States will soon enter the era of Exascale computing. This new era will be marked by an ecosystem of very powerful, highly parallel processors supported by networking, caching, and data storage technologies. These high-performance computing platforms will be a game changer, not just for science but also for corporate America.I'll start with science, since that's my first love--and the mission of my organization. Exascale machines will be so dynamic that they will enable scientists and engineers to simulate processes at a level of detail never before possible. Simulation is the engine that drives the type of physics done at Fermilab. It guides the development of the hardware we use to detect the universe's building blocks. And it is a critical component of the discovery of new particles and forces of nature. Exascale computing will greatly increase the efficiency and power of simulated prototypes of our advanced scientific tools. Better simulated prototypes will reduce the time, cost, and risks of developing, producing, and deploying complex, innovative technical and scientific products. In short, it will significantly shorten the "time to market".But simulation is not only a powerful tool for science. Successful CIOs at corporations are now demonstrating that analytics and simulation can also have a direct impact on the bottom line. CIOs are starting to build IT teams that can take advantage of these technologies. In MY ViewRobert Roser
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