Multiscale Dataflow Computing: The Vertical Perspective

In this talk we show a vertical perspective on high performance computing. While on the chip level, microprocessors look like the most efficient way to compute, once we evaluate efficiency on the architecture level, the more flexible approach we employ with multiscale dataflow computing allows us to further minimize communication and balance computation with communication components. Finally, on the system level, parallel programming for both multicore and dataflow based systems requires significant effort, and legacy software presents a major obstacle to change. We will show performance results from users at universities and industry.

To complete the picture, we present the application of Multiscale Dataflow Computing to complete scenario-based risk solutions.

Speakers: Oskar Mencer and Stephen Weston, Maxeler Technologies