Gadi supercomputer needs funding decision in 60 days
Australia's key supercomputer Gadi faces shutdown by 2028. A new funding commitment must be announced by the end of 2026.
Gadi powers weather forecasts, health research and vaccine development across Australia. Gadi and Setonix are used by 752 federal government entities.
Fourteen agencies work with the data they produce. Replacement parts no longer exist.
The machine must be taken offline by 2028. A funding decision is needed in the next 60 days.
Replacing Gadi will cost at least 240 million dollars. Computer chip prices have tripled in eight months due to global demand.
- 752
- Federal entities using Gadi
- 14 entire agencies
- Agencies constantly engaged
- 2028
- Offline deadline
- $240 million minimum
- Replacement cost
Why it mattersIf Gadi goes dark without a replacement ready, Australian research will suffer. Climate, health and technology research will stall.
AustraliaEssential for Australian government and research. A gap in supercomputing capacity could delay critical work on energy, climate and health across all states and territories.
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