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Dell and University of Queensland advance supercomputer innovation
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Dell and University of Queensland advance supercomputer innovation

For the next phase of supercomputing, UQ will use advanced GPU technologies to provide a whole new capability of visual compute inside the supercomputer.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2023
Intel unveils ambitious plans for it's Aurora supercomputing technology
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Intel unveils ambitious plans for it's Aurora supercomputing technology

The world's first two exaflop supercomputer is being discussed by Intel, marking a milestone in supercomputing technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2023
IBM achieves breakthroughs in quantum hardware and software
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IBM achieves breakthroughs in quantum hardware and software

IBM has announced new breakthrough advancements in quantum hardware and software and outlining its vision for quantum-centric supercomputing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
From the human brain to the stars beyond: Swinburne supercomputer to support new discoveries
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From the human brain to the stars beyond: Swinburne supercomputer to support new discoveries

The as-yet-unnamed supercomputer will enable Victoria to stay on the cutting edge of space, medical technology, and sustainability research.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Meta says it's building the 'fastest supercomputer in the world'
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Meta says it's building the 'fastest supercomputer in the world'

Meta's AI Research SuperCluster will be used to develop advanced AI in areas such as computer vision, natural language processing and speech recognition.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
AMD displays growing adoption in HPC at the Supercomputing Conference 2021
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AMD displays growing adoption in HPC at the Supercomputing Conference 2021

AMD has showcased an expanded presence and growing preference in high-performance computing at this year's Supercomputing Conference 2021.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
Fugaku supercomputer tops industry performance rankings
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Fugaku supercomputer tops industry performance rankings

The Fugaku supercomputer, developed by Fujitsu and RIKEN, continues to be one of the most powerful in the world, according to top ranking systems.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
Researchers have switched on the world's fastest AI supercomputer
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Researchers have switched on the world's fastest AI supercomputer

Researchers have switched on the world's fastest AI supercomputer, delivering nearly four exaFLOPS of AI performance for more than 7,000 researchers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 31st May 2021
NVIDIA names data centre CPU after computer scientist Grace Hopper
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NVIDIA names data centre CPU after computer scientist Grace Hopper

NVIDIA Grace is designed to support artificial intelligence-based supercomputers, natural language processing, and recommender systems.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Apr 2021
NVIDIA opens up AI to the enterprise with DGX SuperPOD supercomputer
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NVIDIA opens up AI to the enterprise with DGX SuperPOD supercomputer

NVIDIA unveils 'world's first' supercomputer designed for AI market, featuring NVIDIA DGX A100 systems. Available in Q2 2021.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Apr 2021
Lenovo DCG backs modernisation of Netherlands supercomputer
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Lenovo DCG backs modernisation of Netherlands supercomputer

The company will become part of an effort to create the 'largest and most powerful' supercomputer in the Netherlands - a project worth €20 million.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2021
HPE awarded $160 million contract to build supercomputer in Finland
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HPE awarded $160 million contract to build supercomputer in Finland

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) has won a $160m contract from EuroHPC JU to build one of the world's fastest supercomputers in Finland.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2020
HPE to build Pawsey's newest supercomputer
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HPE to build Pawsey's newest supercomputer

The new HPE Cray EX supercomputer will deliver 30x more compute power, enabling high-impact research projects on a previously unavailable scale.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020
HPE welcomes the 'new era' of exascale computing
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HPE welcomes the 'new era' of exascale computing

HPE's Cray supercomputing line aims to answer the challenges posed by the new exascale era, such as massive data growth, modelling, AI, and more.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2020
Value of quantum computing uncertain for at least 10 years - research
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Value of quantum computing uncertain for at least 10 years - research

Significant obstacles will challenge quantum computing developers in the coming years, despite the technology's increasing importance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020

Stories from Other Regions

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UK government triples investment in AI supercomputing capabilities
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UK government triples investment in AI supercomputing capabilities

UK triples £300m investment in AI supercomputing, boosting research capabilities in safety, drug discovery, and clean energy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
What should UK universities do to keep hold of their supercomputer brains?
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What should UK universities do to keep hold of their supercomputer brains?

HPC staff working in research and education often possess a unique set of skills and experiences that make them highly sought after in the corporate world.

By Owen Thomas • 7 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
Kao Data appoints David Bloom as New Chairman for UK & European Growth
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Kao Data appoints David Bloom as New Chairman for UK & European Growth

Kao Data appoints David Bloom as new Chairman to steer strategic growth in UK and Europe. Bloom brings extensive experience in technology and data centres.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2023