1. Research Computing Centre “Challenges”
HPC-SIG Breakout Group Discussion Topics
September 2018
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2. 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)

3. 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?