As big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and high-performance computing (HPC) become foundational infrastructure for research, education, and innovation, participation in global technology communities has become crucial for data-driven organizations. DataCore Vietnam — the leading economic and financial data platform in Vietnam — has officially joined the Open OnDemand Community, a prestigious HPC ecosystem that brings together hundreds of top universities, research institutes, and technology companies worldwide, including major names such as Harvard University, Caltech, Duke University, Boston University, Columbia University, Argonne National Laboratory, the European Bioinformatics Institute, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and the Federal Reserve Banks.

DataCore’s inclusion marks an important milestone, signaling that Vietnamese data is increasingly recognized for its ability to integrate with advanced research systems while reaffirming DataCore’s technological capabilities on the global HPC map.

1. What is Open OnDemand?

Open OnDemand (OOD) is an open-source platform that enables users to access high-performance computing (HPC) systems via a web interface without the need for specialized client software. Developed by the Ohio Supercomputer Center, OOD has become a widely adopted standard in the HPC community because of its simplicity, accessibility, and strong scalability.

Through OOD, users can:

• Manage files and directories on HPC systems directly from a web browser
• Use familiar tools such as Jupyter Notebook, RStudio, MATLAB, or VS Code on top of HPC clusters
• Submit, track, and manage HPC jobs
• Run scientific simulations or large-scale data analyses
• Connect to multiple HPC clusters through a unified interface

With its open, user-friendly, and powerful design, Open OnDemand has been deployed at numerous leading universities and research centers around the world.

2. The Open OnDemand Community – A Global Network of Leading Institutions

The Open OnDemand Community is not just a technology-sharing platform; it is a global network for collaboration in research and computational science. Its members span North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, representing major institutions in education, science, and technology.

2.1 Renowned Universities and Research Institutes

• Harvard University
• California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
• Duke University
• Boston University
• Columbia University
• Arizona State University
• Delft University of Technology
• Eindhoven University of Technology
• European Bioinformatics Institute

2.2 Laboratories and Supercomputing Centers

• Argonne National Laboratory (USA)
• Fraunhofer SCAI (Germany)
• AIST (Japan)
• CSC – IT Center for Science (Finland)

2.3 Technology Corporations and Government Agencies

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
• Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
• Alabama Supercomputer Authority

DataCore’s appearance alongside these institutions is a significant achievement, demonstrating global recognition for a data platform built in Vietnam.

3. Why Did DataCore Join the Open OnDemand Community?

3.1 Demonstrating Vietnam’s Technological Capabilities

Becoming an OOD member shows that DataCore is more than a data platform — it possesses the technical strength required to integrate with HPC systems adhering to world-class standards used by leading universities and research centers.

3.2 Enhancing Data Processing Capabilities

DataCore holds a vast ecosystem of economic, corporate, financial, market, news, and macroeconomic data. Integrating this data with OOD’s HPC infrastructure unlocks new possibilities:

• Large-scale analysis involving hundreds of millions of records
• High-speed machine learning and econometric modeling
• Real-time news processing using NLP
• Advanced risk simulation and market forecasting

3.3 Strengthening International Academic Collaboration

Through Open OnDemand, DataCore can:

• Connect with international research projects
• Collaborate with leading global universities
• Share datasets and analytical models
• Support workshops, training programs, and international conferences

3.4 Accelerating Open Data and FinTech Research in Vietnam

OOD membership also helps DataCore contribute to building open data infrastructure and advancing FinTech research in Vietnam, enabling students, researchers, and institutions to access world-class technology.

4. DataCore’s Future Direction Within the Open OnDemand Community

4.1 Developing Advanced Data Science Modules on OOD

DataCore plans to create specialized analytical modules for:

• Financial market analysis
• Economic forecasting models
• Real-time news processing
• Corporate micro-data analysis

4.2 Building a FinTech Data Hub Powered by HPC

This hub will support:

• University training programs
• Research projects, theses, and academic studies
• Government agencies needing macro-data analytics

4.3 Expanding International Research Collaboration

OOD opens the door for DataCore to work with research groups in Europe, the US, and Japan, incorporating Vietnamese data into global-scale studies.

4.4 Contributing to Vietnam’s HPC Ecosystem

DataCore will collaborate with domestic universities and technology centers to:

• Introduce and deploy Open OnDemand
• Connect Vietnamese data with supercomputing infrastructure
• Promote HPC training and academic activities

5. Conclusion

DataCore’s entry into the Open OnDemand Community is a strategic breakthrough, reaffirming Vietnam’s technological capabilities and unlocking new international research opportunities in data and HPC. This milestone brings Vietnamese data closer to global research standards and lays a strong foundation for DataCore to expand its data infrastructure in the future.