Productivity Update

High Productivity Computing Systems (HPCS)

The High Productivity Computing Systems Program was initiated by DARPA to address the very real and expanding HPC capability gap documented by a number of DoD studies. The HPCS initiative incorporates strong collaboration and sponsorship from a number of key government agencies such as NSA, NRO, DOE, NNSA, NASA and DDR&E.

The High Productivity Computing Systems program will bridge the gap between the late-80’s based technology of today’s High Performance Computers and the promise of quantum computing for the Department of Defense. DARPA’s challenge is to develop a broad spectrum of innovative technologies and architectures integrated into a balanced total system solution by the end of this decade. There is a subtle but important change in emphasis from past programs in high-end computing. The new emphasis is now on productivity or value.

An update will be provided on the HPCS productivity team’s progress in establishing productivity metrics, methodology, and benchmarks.