Evaluating Emerging Technologies
Before transitioning an emerging research technology into production, CAC evaluates its:
- Strengths and limitations
- Relevance to the research community
- Impact on research productivity
- Alignment with cybersecurity and research computing infrastructure requirements
- Long-term sustainability and cost
As Chair of the Coalition for Academic Computation (CASC), CAC director Rich Knepper brings deep insight into the strategic value of technologies within the broader research community ecosystem.
From Pilot to Production
CAC consultants are experienced in helping technologies move smoothly from pilot projects into full production.
We work to:
- Identify and mitigate technical and organizational risks early
- Ensure integration with production platforms (HPC, cloud, etc.)
- Develop and provide user documentation before launch
- Maintain open communication with technology providers and early adopters throughout the process
Supporting Community Adoption
Successful adoption of new technologies requires strong communication and feedback loops. CAC supports this by:
- Providing transparency throughout the evaluation process
- Monitoring usage (alpha, beta, and post-deployment)
- Using software engineering and data science expertise to recommend and implement operational improvements based on community input
Let’s Collaborate
Interested in evaluating a new research technology?
Contact us to explore how CAC can support your innovation. We have extensive experience testing new technologies and building a user base for industry via our
Partner Program.