Research Computing Centre “Challenges” HPC-SIG Breakout Group Discussion Topics September 2018 FUJITSU EYES ONLY

SIG – Break out groups topics Discussions to identify possible working groups to inform key topics / areas of interest to the members? Bridging the Skills Gaps “ Missing Middle” Co-development of training for ‘missing middle’ / next generation of technical engineers (pilot programme?) alignment with RSE workshops to promote widening engagement promotion of achievements platform (early stage career researchers) Secondment / Apprenticeship programme Using Existing Centres and Vendor Supported? Interest in a Proof of Concept / Pilot Programme? Development Best Practices Software Development / Data Carpentry Skills Impact of Deep Learning and diverse user community Support? Data Management and Security/Authentication Legislative Regulation compliance Training Materials – Service Provision and End Users (Administration / Domain Specific)

SIG – Possible Focussed Special Interest Groups? Cloud and Datacentres possible sponsorship of events through Azure/AWS/POD to demonstrate their solutions and how they can complement on-premice and burst-out capabilities Supplier engagement? Implications of hybrid support – data management and security/authentication considerations? Software middleware environment Next generation datacentre demands vs enterprise IT solutions (cohabiting or too diverse so unique locations)? Marketing and Promotion Raising awareness of HPC-SIG and the members services / benefits of working in the Research Computing Arena Case Studies to promote the services? Annual Report? Website status and other social media channels? Hosting Events? Invited speakers on specialist topics?