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AMD holds steady against Intel in Q1

x86 processor shipments finally realigned with typical seasonal trends for client and server processors, according to Mercury Research.

May 22, 2024 4 mins

CPUs and Processors Data Center

Microsoft Build 2024: Cloud infra updates include Cobalt 100-based VMs, access to Copilot in Azure

Azure Compute Fleet, a new service designed to simplify Azure provisioning, is also among the cloud infrastructure updates unveiled at Microsoft's Build 2024 event in Seattle.

May 21, 2024 3 mins

Cloud Computing Server Virtualization

Proof-of-concept quantum repeaters bring quantum networks a big step closer

Secure quantum networks that use existing fiber to transmit entangled photons are a step closer to reality as three different teams in US, China and the Netherlands have figured out ways to build quantum repeaters.

May 21, 2024 6 mins

Data Center High-Performance Computing Networking

Kyndryl emphasizes genAI with Nvidia partnership, mainframe modernization tools

Kyndryl will incorporate Nvidia AI technologies into its Kyndryl Bridge platform to optimize AIOps services.

May 20, 2024 4 mins

Computer Components Generative AI Mainframes

Chip shortages push hyperscalers to build their own

Financial pressures of partnering with Nvidia for semiconductors capable of running hyperscale workloads have forced Google, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft into the processor market.

May 20, 2024 4 mins

CPUs and Processors Generative AI High-Performance Computing

HPE updates block storage services

The company adds new storage controller support as well as AWS.

May 20, 2024 3 mins

Data Center Enterprise Storage

Cisco, Nutanix strengthen joint HCI package

The Cisco-Nutanix partnership is focused on beefing up product integration, deepening management capabilities, and extending network support options. It's about more than just reselling each other’s equipment, industry analysts say.

May 16, 2024 8 mins

Enterprise Storage Network Management Software Servers

ZutaCore launches liquid cooling for advanced Nvidia chips

The HyperCool direct-to-chip system from ZutaCore is designed to cool up to 120kW of rack power without requiring a facilities modification.

May 15, 2024 3 mins

Data Center Servers

Nvidia to build supercomputer for federal AI research

Federal agencies including the IRS and Pentagon will have access to the Nvidia DGX SuperPOD system through MITRE, a nonprofit organization that operates federally funded R&D centers.

May 15, 2024 2 mins

Data Center Supercomputers

High-bandwidth memory nearly sold out until 2026

While it might be tempting to blame Nvidia for the shortage of HBM, it’s not alone in driving high-performance computing and demand for the memory HPC requires.

May 13, 2024 3 mins

CPUs and Processors Data Center High-Performance Computing