Shaping the Future: GDEP Advance Leads AI Initiative at Tokyo University of Technology

GDEP Advance, Inc., a company specializing in AI and visualization solutions, has embarked on a significant project in collaboration with Tokyo University of Technology. On October 2, 2025, they announced the creation of a large-scale AI system called "Seiran," aimed at enhancing AI education and fostering innovation in AI technology. Utilizing the NVIDIA reference architecture, this initiative is set to contribute to the advancement of AI technology and its applications in society.

Background of the Project

In 2023, Tokyo University of Technology established an academic partnership with NVIDIA to promote collaboration in research and talent development. As part of this initiative, students have been participating in the NVIDIA Student Ambassador Program, where they learn about cutting-edge technologies such as generative AI, robotics, and digital twins with help from NVIDIA employees. The university has also introduced an AI major within its Computer Science department, providing opportunities for students from all disciplines to engage in strategic educational programs related to AI.

Tokyo University of Technology's commitment to AI education is reflected in its ambitious vision for establishing an "AI University" concept, centered around the aim of training the next generation of engineers and addressing societal challenges. In April, they opened the AI Technology Center, marking a key milestone in this journey. However, the university identified the need for practical experience in AI education, emphasizing that students should not be limited to small-scale AI projects but should be equipped to engage in significant innovative learning. As a result, the introduction of the "Seiran" system, designed to be accessible to all students, was deemed essential for creating elite AI talent capable of thriving on a global scale.

Details of the Seiran AI System

The "Seiran" large-scale AI system is constructed on the NVIDIA reference architecture, consisting of twelve DGX™ B200 systems connected via NVIDIA Quantum InfiniBand to ensure high bandwidth connectivity. The system also employs the latest high-speed storage from DDN, configured with all-flash technology. Each node within the system operates with a communication bandwidth of 1,600GB/s, achieving impressive performance metrics of 0.9 EFLOPS (AI performance) and 1.9 EFLOPS (inference performance).

GDEP Advance Solutions

GDEP Advance is dedicated to providing various solutions, including:

- NVIDIA AI Enterprise for efficient development and deployment of AI applications.
- NVIDIA Base Command Manager for cluster management.
- Open OnDemand, a web portal that facilitates interactive access to HPC systems.

Since its establishment in 2016, GDEP Advance has developed a strong partnership with NVIDIA, delivering GPU solutions tailored for educational and research institutions as well as R&D departments of various enterprises. The company prides itself on a leading domestic experience with the deployment of AI appliance servers in the DGX series. Amid recent rapid advancements in AI complexity, GDEP Advance has garnered recognition for its ability to provide comprehensive solutions that include GPU servers, high-bandwidth networks, storage, software, and operational support in one package. This expertise led to its selection as a partner for the Tokyo University project.

The introduced "DGX BasePOD" serves as an industry-standard best practice, significantly shortening the time frame from infrastructure design to actual operation. As an NVIDIA elite partner, GDEP Advance will diligently assist in the operational support and functioning of the Seiran system, ensuring a seamless experience for its users.

Origin of the Name "Seiran"

The name "Seiran" is derived from a traditional Japanese poem attributed to the monk Saiyō, expressing a serene image associated with the blue wind that blows over the city of Hachioji, intertwined with the university's symbolic color of blue and the extraordinary computational capabilities of the AI system. This name encapsulates the aspiration for the Tokyo University of Technology's Seiran to be a wind that traverses the realms of knowledge, unlocking new horizons in deep learning and simulation.

Future Aspirations

Tokyo University of Technology envisions this AI technology incorporation as a vital tool for nurturing the next generation of engineers capable of addressing societal and structural challenges through enhanced AI literacy. The Seiran system will facilitate cutting-edge research and development applications, including:

- Practical development programs for AI-related human resources.
- An internal exclusive LLM (Large Language Model).
- AI ethics and governance verification environments.
- Projects involving digital twins.
- Research on AI ethics and legal trustworthiness through Explainable AI.
- Large-scale physical simulations and analyses of physical phenomena using AI.
- AI-CIX promoting optimization across industries.

In the words of Tokyo University of Technology's President, Toyo Kagawa, the cultivation of AI-literate professionals is an urgent issue. He acknowledges the lagging state of AI education in Japan compared to the global landscape. The university pledges to offer a premier AI educational environment, underpinned by NVIDIA technologies, that equips students—regardless of their current academic status—to tackle future societal challenges with innovative AI solutions.

As the CEO of GDEP Advance, Masamichi Iino, expresses, the collaboration with Tokyo University aligns closely with their commitment to promote GPU utilization in educational contexts. Leveraging cutting-edge computational resources will inspire students to engage proactively in research and development, ultimately leading to the creation of value-adding professionals in society.

About GDEP Advance, Inc.

GDEP Advance, Inc. (TSE Standard, Securities Code: 5885) operates under the mission "Advance with you," offering a comprehensive suite of AI and visualization solutions. Their offerings range from GPGPU accelerators to high-end workstations, cluster systems utilizing high-bandwidth networks and high-speed storage, as well as operational tools such as libraries, compilers, and job schedulers. As a proud member of NVIDIA's Partner Network, GDEP Advance is committed to providing transformative solutions for work and research across various environments such as on-premises, rental, and cloud-based systems.

For more information, visit GDEP Advance.