Shared Hierarchical Academic Research Computing Network, Computing research network consortium in London, Canada
The Shared Hierarchical Academic Research Computing Network connects 17 universities and colleges across Ontario through high-performance computing systems and advanced resources. The infrastructure includes distributed computing clusters, data storage, and specialized software tools for research projects.
The network was founded in 2001 to create shared computing infrastructure that could serve multiple institutions. This initiative emerged from the recognition that individual academic centers could not afford the high costs of powerful computing systems on their own.
Researchers from multiple Canadian universities use this network to collaborate on advanced computational projects in fields such as bioinformatics and climate modeling. The collaboration allows smaller institutions to access powerful computing technologies they could not otherwise afford.
Users need access through their home institution and can request high-performance resources through online portals. The systems work best when researchers carefully plan their projects and use documentation on system usage to optimize their work.
The network runs a programming support competition that highlights projects with long-term research potential. This competition has operated for over a decade and has brought attention and resources to many emerging projects.
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