Softcat, HPE, and IBM Host AI Day on Hybrid Research Infrastructure at Manchester Business School
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Author: Gillian Sinclair
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An event organized by Softcat, HPE, and IBM at Alliance Manchester Business School on June 17, 2026, focusing on how hybrid research infrastructure combining on-premises HPC with cloud computing can accelerate modern research. The event features expert insights on AI, data, and collaboration, real-world use cases across key domains, networking opportunities, and a call for lightning research pitches from the University of Manchester, with a prize of a DCX Spark Personal Supercomputer.
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Call for Lightning Research Pitches – University of Manchester
Win a DCX Spark Personal Supercomputer!
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