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20 Nov 2025, 20:54
High-Performance Supercomputer Launched to Advance AI Innovation and Scientific Discovery
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX), Lenovo and Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany have launched a new high-performance computer hosted in an Equinix AI-ready data center in Germany. Built on Lenovo ThinkSystem servers with liquid cooling, the system will accelerate Merck’s work across life science, healthcare and electronics — from drug discovery to materials for next-generation semiconductor chips.
The hybrid cloud HPC platform improves Merck’s ability to use AI and advanced analytics, offering scalable compute power while supporting sustainability goals. Equinix provides the global, interconnected infrastructure needed for large-scale AI workloads, and Lenovo’s liquid-cooling technology boosts efficiency for demanding scientific tasks.
The partnership aims to advance scientific discovery by combining digital infrastructure, high-performance compute and AI to drive faster, more sustainable innovation.
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX), Lenovo and Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany have launched a new high-performance computer hosted in an Equinix AI-ready data center in Germany. Built on Lenovo ThinkSystem servers with liquid cooling, the system will accelerate Merck’s work across life science, healthcare and electronics — from drug discovery to materials for next-generation semiconductor chips.
The hybrid cloud HPC platform improves Merck’s ability to use AI and advanced analytics, offering scalable compute power while supporting sustainability goals. Equinix provides the global, interconnected infrastructure needed for large-scale AI workloads, and Lenovo’s liquid-cooling technology boosts efficiency for demanding scientific tasks.
The partnership aims to advance scientific discovery by combining digital infrastructure, high-performance compute and AI to drive faster, more sustainable innovation.