Registration

 

To access DiHubMT’s High-Performance Computing (HPC) resources, clients must complete the registration process:

 

1. Submit Registration Request

- Visit the DiHubMT HPC portal (www.hpcmt.gov.mt) and submit a registration request via the online platform in the contact section

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2. Provide Information

- Enter contact and organizational details

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3. Receive Onboarding Procedure Form

- DiHubMT will send the official form, including guidance and legal declarations

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4. Submit Form & Documentation

- Complete and return the form with all required supporting documents

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5. Due Diligence & Verification

- DiHubMT reviews submissions to ensure authenticity and compliance

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6. Approval

- Once approved, clients proceed to the onboarding stage

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Onboarding

 

Approved clients complete onboarding to gain access to HPC resources:

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1. Confirmation Email

- Receive onboarding confirmation via email

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2. Required Documentation

- Project title, abstract, and scope

- Technical requirements: CPU/GPU, memory, bandwidth, storage

- Project timeline and resource estimates

- Compliance acknowledgments: intellectual property, data, export control, ethics

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3. Terms & Agreement

- Electronically sign the Terms & Agreement, confirming acceptance of all obligations

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Verification

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Clients must submit verification documents to confirm identity, affiliation, and project eligibility:

- Government-issued ID or business registration certificate

- Institutional endorsement or funding approval (if applicable)

- Technical validation by HPC administrators

- DiHubMT may request additional documentation or clarification at any stage

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Review and Approval

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Applications are evaluated by DiHubMT’s administrative and technical teams:

- Eligibility Check: Compliance with Terms & Agreement and criteria

- Feasibility & Resource Justification: Alignment of technical needs with available resources

- Mission Alignment: Compatibility with DiHubMT objectives and MDIA standards

- Legal & Ethical Compliance: Ensuring adherence to laws and ethical standards

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Decision Outcomes:

- Approval

- Conditional approval

- Request for revision

- Rejection

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Priority may be given to projects of national or strategic significance.

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Access and Support

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Once approved, clients receive access to HPC resources:

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1. Credentials & Access Guidelines

- Personal HPC credentials and secure login instructions

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2. Onboarding Materials

- Resource guides, environment setup, and data management best practices

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3. Ongoing Support

- Continuous technical support throughout the project lifecycle

 

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Rights and Reservations

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DiHubMT retains ownership and operational control over its HPC infrastructure:

- Authority to allocate, restrict, or revoke access at its discretion

- Right to modify policies without prior notice

- Use of anonymized data to improve services

- Suspension or termination of services for non-compliance or misuse

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Client Acknowledgment:

- Access is a privilege, not an entitlement

- Clients agree to indemnify DiHubMT, its officers, employees, and affiliates against liabilities                arising from usage