BARCELONA: Malaysia is eyeing collaboration opportunities with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) which has an active and important role in developing high-performance computing in Spain and across Europe. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo expressed Malaysia’s interest in collaborating with BSC yesterday during his visit to the centre, which is also well-known for its supercomputer research group for academia and industry.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Digital Minister stated that he was aware of the capabilities of high-performance computers in the exploration of new chips that can be used in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (Gen AI) technologies during the visit. The Digital Minister is in Spain for a three-day working visit as well as attending the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC 2024).

Gobind Singh Deo noted the potential for discussions regarding the development of quantum technology. He emphasized the importance of starting this conversation in Mal
aysia, which motivated his visit to the BSC. Additionally, he is looking to collaborate with several universities interested in the development of quantum technology.

He expressed hope for future agreements or understandings that would enhance cooperation between Malaysia and BSC, benefiting the country and fostering collaboration between educational institutions. The first quantum computer for public use in southern Europe is expected to be installed at BSC-Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) and will be integrated into MareNostrum 5, the most powerful supercomputer in Spain and one of the most advanced in the world.