The high-performance computer (HPC) uses Lenovo ThinkSystem servers with industry-leading liquid cooling technology.
Lenovo and Equinix have collaborated on the platform to combine private and public infrastructure, with its hybrid design allowing computing power to be scaled quickly and efficiency, depending on their needs.
Today, scientific discovery relies on massive data volumes and powerful compute. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, aims to use this technology to speed up product development in life sciences, improve drug discovery processes and improve the development of new advanced materials in the semiconductor industry in electronics.
Equinix plays a significant role in the project by hosting the computer and offering a core digital foundation to support large-scale AI and HPC. As AI demands more specialised infrastructure, Equinix’s neutral AI ecosystem is globally interconnected to enable secure training and exchange of data across clouds and regions.
The company’s data centres are also built for efficiency and performance, with more than 100 of its international business exchange data centres using liquid cooling technology to manage high-performance workloads.
“This partnership embodies what the future of innovation looks like – where digital infrastructure, compute and science converge to solve humanity’s biggest challenges,” explained Harmeen Mehta, chief digital and innovation officer at Equinix. “At Equinix, we are proud to power that convergence. Together with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and Lenovo, we are proving that when technology scales responsibly, innovation doesn’t just accelerate – it can transform industries and redefine what’s possible.”
Such an advanced setup is enabling Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, to handle rising computing demands, whilst remaining committed to its ESG targets.
“We believe that data and technology are the cornerstones of scientific progress. With this high-performance computer, we are enhancing our computational capabilities and transforming how we conduct research and develop solutions that matter,” said Laura Matz, chief science and technology officer at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
“This platform empowers our teams to leverage AI and advanced analytics more effectively, ultimately accelerating the pace of innovation across our sectors.”
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