In 2022, an HPE-built supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory called Frontier broke the exascale computing barrier—exceeding a quintillion, or 10^18, calculations per second. It remains the fastest such machine in the world.
And, on May 13, a second HPE-built supercomputer called Aurora, which was built for the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory, was verified as achieving exascale. Aurora is now the second-fastest supercomputer in the world and HPE's second exascale system, doubling the resources available to research and address the world's toughest challenges.
The power and speed of these supercomputers allow them to analyze complex and vast AI models, which have wide-ranging benefits for humanity and the planet. From groundbreaking research in nuclear fusion to deep space exploration, medicine discovery and climate change, Frontier and Aurora push the boundaries of what’s possible in each field.
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The company dominates the list of the world’s fastest supercomputers, with four of its systems in the top 10. This leadership position, says Neri, is one of the reasons HPE has a significant advantage in the AI space.
“HPE is unique in many ways because we have been in the AI business for a long time. Supercomputing is in our DNA, and our technology, knowledge, expertise and experience in supercomputing is unmatched,” says Neri.
With the recent advancements in generative AI (GenAI), the value and importance of training GenAI models on supercomputers is now a competitive advantage for both companies and nations, and he says access to this technology must be “democratized for the entire set of customers.”
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Few CEOs get to follow in the footsteps of rock icons, but in June, Neri will deliver his HPE Discover keynote at Sphere—the first keynote to be held at the next-generation venue in Las Vegas.
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“Sphere is truly a global stage, technology marvel and the perfect platform to share our vision with the world,” he says.
HPE Discover—the company’s premier customer event, held at the Venetian Las Vegas—brings together technology enthusiasts and business leaders to learn from industry experts, technologists and thought leaders. More than 13,000 people are expected to attend, enjoying a reimagined format with three different programs: edge, hybrid cloud and AI.
Neri says deep value comes from bringing his customers and partners together with HPE experts and embracing the opportunity to understand how the company can “help them advance their business objectives.”
He cites talent as one of HPE’s biggest differentiators and says events such as HPE Discover help cement powerful bonds.
“What really resonates with customers is the ability to connect with amazing talent at these events so they can strategize and ultimately build trust. Trust is everything in today's environment.”
Neri's vision for HPE is rooted in the view that hybrid cloud has become the dominant operating model for enterprises. He believes this shift will be further accelerated by the growth of AI use cases at the edge of the network.
Underpinning this strategy is his conviction that high-end networking capabilities will emerge as the next critical battleground. As enterprises seek to create a seamless, AI-driven fabric connecting edge to cloud, HPE is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation.