UEM Kolkata launches SATYAMEBA supercomputer, the fastest in city

The University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata (UEM Kolkata) marked a significant milestone on Tuesday, October 14, with the grand inauguration of its cutting-edge supercomputer, aptly named SATYAMEBA—Supercomputing Architecture for Transformative Yield in AI and Multi-GPU Engine-Based Acceleration. This state-of-the-art High-Performance Computing (HPC) system is poised to be a game-changer, fundamentally revolutionizing the landscape of research in Artificial Intelligence and various scientific computing disciplines, not just for the university but for the wider Indian academic community.

The inauguration ceremony was a high-profile event, graced by esteemed university dignitaries. The Supercomputer was officially unveiled by the Honourable Chancellor, Prof. Banani Chakrabarti, in the presence of key leadership members including Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Satyajit Chakrabarti, Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Sajal Dasgupta, Director IQAC Prof. Dr. Rajashree Paul, and Registrar Prof. (Dr.) Sukalyan Goswami. This unified presence highlighted the institution’s commitment to advancing technological excellence.

Speaking at the ceremony, UEM Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Satyajit Chakrabarti detailed the monumental capabilities of the new machine. He proudly declared that the indigenously developed SATYAMEBA can achieve a staggering peak performance of 978 TERAFLOPS, making it the fastest supercomputer in Kolkata's academic sector. To illustrate its dramatic speed advantage, he pointed out that SATYAMEBA can complete a complex medical image processing operation in a mere 28 milliseconds—a task that would typically consume eight hours on a single GPU-based computer.

The SATYAMEBA system is a powerhouse of integrated technology, built around high-performance components. Its hardware backbone consists of NVIDIA RTX 5070 GPUs, Intel i7/i9 processors, and powerful Intel Xeon W9 servers. It operates within a secure Fortinet-secured Linux environment, utilizing containerized orchestration for efficient workload management. The system is certified to sustain a remarkable performance of 967 TERAFLOPS, reinforcing its capability for prolonged, high-intensity computations.

The primary objective of the SATYAMEBA supercomputer is to act as a catalyst for advanced research. Its computational muscle is specifically dedicated to accelerating AI-driven research across a diverse range of critical fields. These include sophisticated studies in Underwater Systems, Wireless Communication, Quantum Technology, Medical Imaging, Astronomy, and Brain–Computer Interfaces, positioning UEM Kolkata at the forefront of global scientific inquiry.

Prof. Chakrabarti emphasized the broader national impact of this achievement, stating that SATYAMEBA will provide thousands of students, researchers, and corporate entities across India with an unprecedented opportunity to develop and train new, sophisticated AI models. The university extended its deep gratitude to all faculty, staff, and students whose concerted efforts were instrumental in turning the vision of SATYAMEBA into a tangible reality, solidifying its status as a beacon of innovation for science and society.