Evolving the High Performance Computing and Communications Initiative to Support the Nation's Information Infrastructure

Maintaining the United States' strong lead in information technology will require continued federal support of research in this area, most of which is currently funded under the High Performance Computing and Communications Initiative (HPCCI). The Initiative has already accomplished a great deal and should be continued. This book provides 13 major recommendations for refining both HPCCI and support of information technology research in general. It also provides a good overview of the development of HPCC technologies.Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive Summary1 U.S. Leadership in Information Technology2 The High Performance Computing and Communications Initiative3 RecommendationsBibliographyAppendixesA The High Performance Computing and Communications Initiative: BackgroundB High-Performance Communications Technology and InfrastructureC Review of the High Performance Computing and Communications Initiative BudgetD Current High Performance Computing and Communications Initiative Grand Challenge ActivitiesE Accomplishments of National Science Foundation Supercomputer CentersF Individuals Providing Briefings to the Committee