SDU opens the door to a new AI supercomputer for local businesses
A new AI supercomputer will give companies in Sønderborg and the Danish-German border region access to advanced AI solutions, support new product development, and strengthen competitiveness. Researchers at SDU’s Centre for Industrial Software now want to work even closer with industry.
Artificial intelligence is evolving at an explosive pace. But for many companies, keeping up is difficult because advanced AI models require enormous computing power. A new AI supercomputer is set to change that.
The Bitten supercomputer has just been launched in collaboration between, among others, the University of Southern Denmark and Danfoss. At SDU’s Centre for Industrial Software (CIS) in Sønderborg, researchers now see major opportunities for local businesses.
– Previously, we were limited by hardware. Now we can work with much more advanced AI models and help companies solve more complex problems, says Associate Professor Serkan Ayvaz from CIS at The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, SDU.
– Small companies are often more agile. They can adopt new technologies and AI models much faster, while larger companies typically have more processes and bureaucracy. That is why I believe smaller companies have enormous potential, he says.
CIS already collaborates with both large corporations and smaller software and technology companies on projects involving AI, software and intelligent systems.
The researchers especially expect interest from companies working with software, data and digital solutions, but the potential reaches far beyond that.
– AI is becoming relevant across virtually all industries. Some sectors will adopt the technology faster than others, but ultimately almost every company can benefit from this, says Serkan Ayvaz.
– We want to help create a strong software ecosystem in Southern Denmark. When companies, universities and students work closely together, it creates innovation, jobs and research with real impact on society, says Serkan Ayvaz.
He also points out that companies gain access not only to researchers and students but also to advanced computing power that would otherwise be difficult and expensive to obtain.
– When many thousands of users share the same infrastructure, it can be difficult to access servers when needed. Now we have dedicated capacity, enabling us to develop and test AI models faster and more efficiently, he says.
– AI will become a decisive competitive parameter for companies in the years ahead. That is why businesses in Sønderborg and the border region must gain access to knowledge, talent and the necessary infrastructure already now, says SDU Professor and Head of Educations in Software, Mikkel Baun Kjærgaard. To get started collaborating with us reach out to Serkan Ayvaz and the CIS team.
• The supercomputer will support research, innovation and collaboration with companies
• SDU’s Center for Industrial Software in Sønderborg has access to a dedicated share of the computing capacity
• One of the goals is to strengthen AI development and innovation in industry
The Bitten supercomputer has just been launched in collaboration between, among others, the University of Southern Denmark and Danfoss. At SDU’s Centre for Industrial Software (CIS) in Sønderborg, researchers now see major opportunities for local businesses.
– Previously, we were limited by hardware. Now we can work with much more advanced AI models and help companies solve more complex problems, says Associate Professor Serkan Ayvaz from CIS at The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, SDU.
Small companies may benefit the most
According to Serkan Ayvaz, supercomputers are not only relevant for global tech giants. In fact, small and medium-sized enterprises may be among the most likely to benefit.– Small companies are often more agile. They can adopt new technologies and AI models much faster, while larger companies typically have more processes and bureaucracy. That is why I believe smaller companies have enormous potential, he says.
CIS already collaborates with both large corporations and smaller software and technology companies on projects involving AI, software and intelligent systems.
The researchers especially expect interest from companies working with software, data and digital solutions, but the potential reaches far beyond that.
– AI is becoming relevant across virtually all industries. Some sectors will adopt the technology faster than others, but ultimately almost every company can benefit from this, says Serkan Ayvaz.
A stronger software ecosystem in Sønderborg
For CIS, the initiative is not only about technology. The ambition is also to strengthen the local business community and build an even stronger software and innovation ecosystem in Sønderborg.– We want to help create a strong software ecosystem in Southern Denmark. When companies, universities and students work closely together, it creates innovation, jobs and research with real impact on society, says Serkan Ayvaz.
He also points out that companies gain access not only to researchers and students but also to advanced computing power that would otherwise be difficult and expensive to obtain.
Local access creates new opportunities
Although Bitten is a national AI supercomputer, SDU in Sønderborg has direct access to a dedicated share of the capacity. That makes a real difference, explains Serkan Ayvaz.– When many thousands of users share the same infrastructure, it can be difficult to access servers when needed. Now we have dedicated capacity, enabling us to develop and test AI models faster and more efficiently, he says.
– AI will become a decisive competitive parameter for companies in the years ahead. That is why businesses in Sønderborg and the border region must gain access to knowledge, talent and the necessary infrastructure already now, says SDU Professor and Head of Educations in Software, Mikkel Baun Kjærgaard. To get started collaborating with us reach out to Serkan Ayvaz and the CIS team.
Facts about Bitten
• Bitten is a new national AI supercomputer established in collaboration between SDU, Danfoss and other partners• The supercomputer will support research, innovation and collaboration with companies
• SDU’s Center for Industrial Software in Sønderborg has access to a dedicated share of the computing capacity
• One of the goals is to strengthen AI development and innovation in industry