New York University Abu Dhabi partners with Dell Technologies for Advanced Computing Environment

New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has chosen Dell Technologies to enhance its research capabilities and accelerate scientific breakthroughs. The partnership involves the deployment of Dell PowerEdge Servers powered by AMD EPYC™ processors, NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPUs, and NVIDIA Quantum InfiniBand networking. This collaboration enables NYUAD to access raw data, improve prediction accuracy, and generate faster research outcomes using artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) initiatives.

The advanced computing environment provided by Dell’s technology offers NYUAD a significant boost in performance, allowing the university to conduct unparalleled scientific computing, AI, and cloud data center operations at a reduced cost and complexity. Additionally, NYUAD has been appointed as one of Dell’s Centers of Excellence (COE), joining a prestigious group of institutions dedicated to advancing scientific discoveries through advanced computing technologies. This COE status grants NYUAD access to Dell experts, facilitating collaboration on HPC, AI, and deep learning projects, while also fostering the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

Dr. Muataz Al Barwani, Senior Director of the Center for Research Computing at NYUAD, expressed the institution’s need for powerful computing facilities to support their complex workloads and data processing requirements. The server and computing solutions provided by Dell Technologies enable NYUAD to conduct cutting-edge research and deliver impactful discoveries. The university looks forward to further collaborations with Dell Technologies.

Walid Yehia, General Manager – UAE, Dell Technologies, highlighted the company’s commitment to empowering universities and research institutes worldwide. Yehia expressed delight in supporting NYUAD’s contribution to the UAE’s vision of building a future-ready generation through the utilization of high-performance computing solutions.

NYU Abu Dhabi is renowned for its integration of highly selective academic programs spanning sciences, engineering, social sciences, arts, and humanities, with a focus on advanced research.