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Key Features

Some of the key features of NDP are:

AI-Ready Data

NDP provides structured, curated datasets that are optimized for AI projects, allowing users to focus on insights and analysis rather than data preparation.

Computational Resources

Integrated high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud resources are available for data processing, machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) applications.

Collaborative Workspace

A centralized, web-based interface enables multiple users to work together, sharing resources, tools, and data in real-time.

Reference Architecture

The platform is built on a robust architecture that includes a Centralized Hub for data and computing access, a PoP Factory for federated points of presence, and a suite of Standard Services such as authentication, authorization, and orchestration.

Education Hub

Hands-on NDP modules and NDP classrooms support open learning and courses that require advanced computational tools, resources, and AI-ready data, enabling students to engage with cyberinfrastructure.

Equitable Access

One of the platform’s core principles is promoting equity by ensuring all users, regardless of background or institution, have access to high-quality data and computational tools.

User Benefits

  • Researchers: Simplified access to AI tools and data enables researchers to integrate AI and data science into their projects without the overhead of managing complex infrastructure.
  • Educators: NDP helps educators create AI-centered educational resources and train the next generation through practical, real-world datasets.
  • Students: Students gain hands-on experience with data projects, developing skills in AI and data science that are critical for academic and professional success.

NDP’s design ensures that users from diverse backgrounds can leverage its powerful resources, fostering a more inclusive environment for data-driven research and learning. Whether working on cutting-edge AI research, creating educational materials, or learning data science for the first time, the NDP is a key enabler of innovation and equity in the modern data landscape.