# K1.5-B Supercomputing and Big Data # Background * In the recent past, Supercomputing, as well as the analysis of Big Data, are increasingly growing in importance for scientific research. # Aim # Outcomes * Increases in datasets whether by volume, velocity, or variety. * Relationship between dataset increases and bottle-necks in desktop computing improvements. * Difference between high-performance and high throughput and architectural design. # Subskills