Intel goes Google with cloud chip
commentary Key innovation in Intel's experimental 48-core chip isn't in the silicon--it's what the company's doing with it, says ZDNet UK's Rupert Goodwins.
Personal supercomputing, anyone?
perspective Personal supercomputing may sound like a contradiction in terms, but it definitely exists, says Andrew Jones.
When supercomputing benchmarks fail to add up
perspective Using benchmarks to choose a supercomputer is more complex than just picking the fastest system, says high-performance computing expert.
Are supercomputers just better liars?
Supercomputers may be far more powerful than ordinary machines, but that does not make their predictions infallible, says expert.
What to do if your supercomputing supplier fails
perspective High-performance computing providers often live on the edge--technologically and financially. But if your supplier fails, it need not be a disaster, says expert.
Technology is a 'double-edged sword'
newsmaker Inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil weighs in on human vs machine intelligence, and the dangers of advanced technologies.
Supercomputing budgets face financial storm
perspective Rising budgets for high-performance computing projects are about to meet the chills of recession head on, and the consequences could harm benefits HPC can offer, says industry watcher.
Is supercomputing just about performance?
perspective Conflicting views on what that 'P' in 'HPC' really stands for, reflect important changes taking place within the field of supercomputing, says expert Andrew Jones.
Cern CIO: Invest when times are bad
newsmaker Putting resources in fundamental science and education during bad times will get results needed "to make things better and cheaper", argues the head of IT at the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
Apple's latest chip gamble
Its US$278 million acquisition of P.A. Semi offers a whole new range of possibilities, but the chipmaker's current offering is unlikely to make its way into the iPhone.
Flexing a super (computing) muscle
Even as other countries have the potential to challenge the United States' dominance in high-performance computing, there's little guarantee today's technology leaders will stay prominent a decade ahead.
Growing beyond a chip company
To sustain its growth in the fast-paced technology industry, AMD looks to the consumer market to expand its business, says its chief marketing officer.
OpenBSD 3.6 tackles multi-processing
The next version of the secure BSD-based operating system supports multiple processors for both AMD64 and i386-compatible hardware.
SGI claims lead in supercomputer race
Computer maker evolves from its "Jurassic" era with a Linux-based machine which NASA gave a thumbs-up.
SGI to upgrade high-end Linux servers
Silicon Graphics Inc. plans to announce a new Linux computer that uses Intel's newest Itanium 2.
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