Case Study: Queensland University of Technology achieves greater compute power with a smaller footprint with DiGiCOR and Supermicro

Queensland University of Technology halves power bills and boosts 3D compute with DiGiCOR

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) needed to refresh the aging IT infrastructure powering its large-scale interactive display, 'The Cube'. The challenge was to significantly increase computing power for processing complex 3D graphics across 48 screens while simultaneously reducing the physical footprint and energy consumption of the hardware. The university engaged vendor DiGiCOR to find a solution that would also be compatible with VMware ESXi.

DiGiCOR implemented a solution using 10 Supermicro systems, each equipped with four GPU cards, dual processors, and substantial RAM. This new platform provided QUT with vastly greater compute power within a much smaller physical footprint. The results were highly measurable: power bills were reduced by nearly half, and the university gained the ability to run more applications simultaneously, delivering a more responsive and interactive experience.

Queensland University of Technology