IBM ANNOUNCED AS PARTNER FOR VICTORIAN SUPERCOMPUTER
Source: Victoria. Premier. Media Release
"The Premier of Victoria John Brumby announced a significant collaboration with IBM to build the world’s most powerful supercomputer dedicated to life sciences research in Melbourne. Mr Brumby said the supercomputer, to be based at Melbourne University in Parkville would further boost Victoria’s reputation as a global centre for excellence in life sciences research. “The Victorian Life Sciences Computational Initiative (VLSCI) will provide Victoria’s researchers with the necessary tools to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our health system and impacting our quality of life,” Mr Brumby said.“The Victorian Government is taking action to support our world-class researchers and to invest in innovative projects that secure the state’s economy. That is why we have contributed $50 million towards the $100 million VLCSI with the University of Melbourne and IBM."