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NVIDIA Cambridge-1 Supercomputer

Harlow, England (East of England), United Kingdom/datacenters/nvidia-cambridge-1-supercomputer-uk.html

Country

United Kingdom

Operator

NVIDIA, Kao Data

Energy

Renewable

Known capacity

1 MW

Evidence profile

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Readiness

100%

Sources attachedVerified

2 citations linked

CoordinatesPublished

51.781, 0.125

Timeline evidencePartial

1 dated field available

Machine-readable outputsPublished

HTML, JSON, and GeoJSON all available

Record Notes

Cambridge-1 is NVIDIA's national AI supercomputer for the United Kingdom, hosted within Kao Data's DGX-ready campus in Harlow. The system comprises 80 DGX A100 nodes linked with HDR InfiniBand, delivering more than 400 petaflops of AI performance for partners such as AstraZeneca, GSK, and leading NHS trusts. Kao Data supplies 100% renewable power and high-density chilled-water cooling, enabling the densely packed racks to operate around the clock while maintaining low PUE. Researchers use the platform to accelerate drug discovery, genomics, and medical imaging projects that require large-scale deep learning.

Analyst Flags

No obvious coverage gaps detected in the current structured record.

Timeline Signals

Earliest market signal2021

Nearby Facilities

Other tracked AI data centers within 300 km of this location.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is NVIDIA Cambridge-1 Supercomputer?
NVIDIA Cambridge-1 Supercomputer has 1 MW of known IT capacity, located in Harlow, England (East of England), United Kingdom. It ranks #335 globally by capacity among 335 tracked facilities.
What is the status of NVIDIA Cambridge-1 Supercomputer?
NVIDIA Cambridge-1 Supercomputer is currently operational. Known timeline milestones: Earliest market signal 2021.
Who operates NVIDIA Cambridge-1 Supercomputer?
NVIDIA Cambridge-1 Supercomputer is operated by NVIDIA and Kao Data. Structured intelligence reports are available for NVIDIA Operator Report and Kao Data Operator Report and United Kingdom Country Report.
What energy source does NVIDIA Cambridge-1 Supercomputer use?
NVIDIA Cambridge-1 Supercomputer is powered by renewable energy and is focused on healthcare & life sciences ai workloads. This is backed by 2 cited sources.

Sources

  1. blogs.nvidia.comblogs.nvidia.com — blog/2021
  2. kaodata.comkaodata.com — news/cambridge-1-nvidia-supercomputer-launch