Supercomputers

The Summit supercomputer at ORNL, designed by IBM and Nvidia.
Supercomputers
Five Supercomputers That Aren't SupercomputersFive Supercomputers That Aren't Supercomputers

All supercomputers push the envelope when it come to speed, but that's not the only metric for being a supercomputer.

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The supercomputer race is on
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Team USA Fans Set to Celebrate Expected Supercomputer WinTeam USA Fans Set to Celebrate Expected Supercomputer Win
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The Summit supercomputer at ORNL, designed by IBM and Nvidia.
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IBM, Nvidia Build “World’s Fastest Supercomputer” for US GovernmentIBM, Nvidia Build “World’s Fastest Supercomputer” for US Government
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Microsoft quantum computing
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Microsoft Edges Closer to Quantum Computer Based on Elusive ParticleMicrosoft Edges Closer to Quantum Computer Based on Elusive Particle
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A NOAA IBM supercomputer, seen in 2009
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New Supercomputer to Extend NOAA's Weather Predictions by Six DaysNew Supercomputer to Extend NOAA's Weather Predictions by Six Days
byChristine Hall
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IBM Q quantum computer mixing chamber
Supercomputers
IBM Taps Samsung, Daimler in Quantum Computer PushIBM Taps Samsung, Daimler in Quantum Computer Push
byBloomberg
Dec 14, 2017
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Microsoft quantum computing
Supercomputers
Microsoft Takes Path Less Traveled to Build a Quantum Computer
Microsoft Takes Path Less Traveled to Build a Quantum Computer
Dec 11, 2017
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byBloomberg
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Supercomputers
Zero One: Quantum Computing Emerges from the Research Lab
Zero One: Quantum Computing Emerges from the Research Lab
Dec 7, 2017
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byTom Kaneshige
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Supercomputers
China and Linux Dominate Supercomputing
China and Linux Dominate Supercomputing
Nov 18, 2017
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byChristine Hall
IBM Q quantum computer mixing chamber
Supercomputers
IBM Ups Pressure on Rivals With Quantum Computer Prototype
IBM Ups Pressure on Rivals With Quantum Computer Prototype
Nov 10, 2017
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byBloomberg
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Supercomputers
Supercomputers in the Cloud Erode another Case for Owning Data Centers
Supercomputers in the Cloud Erode another Case for Owning Data Centers
Oct 26, 2017
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byAndrew Donoghue
cray xc40 supercomputer
Supercomputers
Microsoft to Sell Supercomputer Muscle as a Cloud Service
Microsoft to Sell Supercomputer Muscle as a Cloud Service
Oct 23, 2017
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byYevgeniy Sverdlik
Microsoft quantum computing
Supercomputers
Inside Microsoft’s Quest to Make Quantum Computing Scalable
Inside Microsoft’s Quest to Make Quantum Computing Scalable
Oct 11, 2017
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1 Min Read
byMary Branscombe
IBM Q quantum computer mixing chamber
Supercomputers
China’s Quantum Net Advance Offers a Glimpse into the Future of Enterprise Security
China’s Quantum Net Advance Offers a Glimpse into the Future of Enterprise Security
Sep 20, 2017
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1 Min Read
byMaria Korolov
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella delivers keynote remarks during the 2014 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Washington, DC.
Supercomputers
Microsoft Acquires Cycle Computing for HPC in Azure
Microsoft Acquires Cycle Computing for HPC in Azure
Aug 15, 2017
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1 Min Read
byData Center Knowledge
SpaceX Rocket to Fire Hewlett Packard Supercomputer Into Orbit
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SpaceX Rocket to Fire Hewlett Packard Supercomputer Into Orbit
SpaceX Rocket to Fire Hewlett Packard Supercomputer Into Orbit
Aug 11, 2017
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg
Switch Tahoe Reno 1 data center outside of Reno, Nevada
Supercomputers
Switch Donates $3.4M in Data Center Services for Reno's New Supercomputer
Switch Donates $3.4M in Data Center Services for Reno's New Supercomputer
Aug 4, 2017
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byChristine Hall
Downtown Atlanta - 2013
Supercomputers
DataBank Building Atlanta Data Center for Georga Tech Supercomputers
DataBank Building Atlanta Data Center for Georga Tech Supercomputers
Jul 20, 2017
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byYevgeniy Sverdlik
IBM Research Staff Member Katie Pooley is examining a cryostat with the new prototype of a commercial quantum processor inside.
Supercomputers
Quantum Computing Could Make Today's Encryption Obsolete
Quantum Computing Could Make Today's Encryption Obsolete
Jul 18, 2017
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1 Min Read
byMaria Korolov
Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks during Google I/O 2016 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre on May 19, 2016 in Mountain View, California.
Supercomputers
Google’s Quantum Computing Push Opens New Front in Cloud Battle
Google’s Quantum Computing Push Opens New Front in Cloud Battle
Jul 17, 2017
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg
Energy Department Awards $258 Million to Develop Exascale Supercomputers
Supercomputers
Energy Department Awards $258 Million to Develop Exascale Supercomputers
Energy Department Awards $258 Million to Develop Exascale Supercomputers
Jun 23, 2017
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1 Min Read
byWylie Wong
The Machine of Tomorrow Today: Quantum Computing on the Verge
Supercomputers
The Machine of Tomorrow Today: Quantum Computing on the Verge
The Machine of Tomorrow Today: Quantum Computing on the Verge
Jun 14, 2017
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg
Democratizing High Performance Computing
Supercomputers
Democratizing High Performance Computing
Democratizing High Performance Computing
Mar 21, 2017
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1 Min Read
byIndustry Perspectives
BASF to Collaborate With HPE on 1-Petaflop Supercomputer
Supercomputers
BASF to Collaborate With HPE on 1-Petaflop Supercomputer
BASF to Collaborate With HPE on 1-Petaflop Supercomputer
Mar 20, 2017
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1 Min Read
byKaren Riccio
Microsoft Invests in Quantum Computing Division with Key Appointments
Supercomputers
Microsoft Invests in Quantum Computing Division with Key Appointments
Microsoft Invests in Quantum Computing Division with Key Appointments
Nov 23, 2016
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1 Min Read
byNicole Henderson
Nvidia Makes Its Mark in Top 500 Supercomputers List for Power Efficiency
Supercomputers
Nvidia Makes Its Mark in Top 500 Supercomputers List for Power Efficiency
Nvidia Makes Its Mark in Top 500 Supercomputers List for Power Efficiency
Nov 16, 2016
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1 Min Read
byScott Fulton III
National Laboratory Scientific Computing Brazil
Supercomputers
Report: Brazil’s Biggest Supercomputer Down, Can’t Pay Its Bills
Report: Brazil’s Biggest Supercomputer Down, Can’t Pay Its Bills
Jun 27, 2016
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1 Min Read
byYevgeniy Sverdlik
Bill Gates: Quantum Cloud Computing is Coming (Soon)
Supercomputers
Bill Gates: Quantum Cloud Computing is Coming (Soon)
Bill Gates: Quantum Cloud Computing is Coming (Soon)
Mar 10, 2016
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1 Min Read
byNicole Henderson
HPC Virtualization: Three Key Considerations
Supercomputers
HPC Virtualization: Three Key Considerations
HPC Virtualization: Three Key Considerations
Feb 2, 2016
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byBill Kleyman
Understanding the Economics of HPC in the Cloud
Supercomputers
Understanding the Economics of HPC in the Cloud
Understanding the Economics of HPC in the Cloud
Dec 1, 2015
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1 Min Read
byBill Kleyman
America’s Supercomputer Might Continues Shrinking
Supercomputers
America’s Supercomputer Might Continues Shrinking
America’s Supercomputer Might Continues Shrinking
Nov 17, 2015
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1 Min Read
byYevgeniy Sverdlik
Linux Foundation Launches Open Source HPC Group
Supercomputers
Linux Foundation Launches Open Source HPC Group
Linux Foundation Launches Open Source HPC Group
Nov 13, 2015
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byChristopher Tozzi
HPC Virtualization Use Cases and Best Practices
Supercomputers
HPC Virtualization Use Cases and Best Practices
HPC Virtualization Use Cases and Best Practices
Oct 5, 2015
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1 Min Read
byBill Kleyman
Cray Supercomputer to Power Weather Research in Iceland
Supercomputers
Cray Supercomputer to Power Weather Research in Iceland
Cray Supercomputer to Power Weather Research in Iceland
Aug 21, 2015
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1 Min Read
byJohn Rath
China: Supercomputer Back Online Following Explosion
Supercomputers
China: Supercomputer Back Online Following Explosion
China: Supercomputer Back Online Following Explosion
Aug 19, 2015
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1 Min Read
byYevgeniy Sverdlik

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