Chips and processor hardware
Datacentres of tomorrow: What the future holds
New technologies are widely-tipping to become a mainstay of datacentres in the future. Learn about new and emerging technologies that look set to shake-up the way datacentres are managed, monitored, powered and cooled as well.
News : Chips and processor hardware
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May 12, 2021
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May'21
IBM demonstrates ‘120x speedup’ in target quantum application
A simulation of the molecule lithium hydride, which even on a quantum computer takes 45 days, can now be run in just nine hours, researchers claim
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May 10, 2021
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May'21
IBM: Another chip in the wall
Big Blue has developed technology it hopes will support semiconductor developments for the next decade
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April 29, 2021
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Apr'21
Impact of low chip supply spreads
Covid-19, shifts in consumer purchasing, sanctions and a drought in Taiwan have come together as a perfect storm to squeeze the supply of semiconductors
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April 29, 2021
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Apr'21
Intel seeks broader platform play with Ice Lake
Company is counting on performance improvements from its third-generation Xeon ‘Ice Lake’ chip and its broader platform strategy to regain its mojo in the market
In Depth : Chips and processor hardware
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Computational storage: What is it? Why now, what for, who from?
Computational storage is an emerging architecture category, in which compute is put near storage to address I/O bottlenecks resulting from large volumes of data Continue Reading
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Data processing units accelerate infrastructure performance
DPUs often run on networking packets to move information in the data center, instead of supporting processing workflows. Get an overview of the technology and the main vendors. Continue Reading
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Ecolabels and data sanitisation key to recycling and reusing IT assets
Ecolabels on hardware and data sanitisation of devices are key to recycling and reusing old IT equipment respectively, helping enterprises avoid unnecessary asset destruction and contributing to increasingly high levels of electronic waste globally Continue Reading
Blog Posts : Chips and processor hardware
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The risk of giving in to quantum progress
Over the next few years the tech industry has a roadmap to overcome the challenges facing quantum computing. This will pave the way to growth in mainstream quantum computing to solve "hard ... Continue Reading
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How valuable is Moore's Law?
Over the last few months Computer Weekly has asked readers about their early experiences of computing and their first computer. A number sent in stories of how they learned programming on the home ... Continue Reading
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Why we must prepare for a quantum impact
If the experts are to be believed, quantum computers will radically change problem solving. IBM recently held an event to explore the skills gap that exists between the education system and ... Continue Reading
Opinion : Chips and processor hardware
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A beginner’s guide to quantum computer programming
Quantum computing takes a radically different approach to programming. IBM’s education head discusses how to get started Continue Reading
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Douglas Engelbart, the forgotten hero of modern computing
Half a century ago, Douglas Engelbart demonstrated an experimental computer that laid the foundations for modern computing. His vision to use computing power to solve complex problems in all areas of human activity has become reality, but not in the way that he imagined Continue Reading
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The desire for perfect recycling is making the e-waste problem worse
Shipping our electronic waste to poorer countries isn't going to solve the problem of recycling – there's a more economic solution Continue Reading
Videos : Chips and processor hardware
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Video interview with Ubisense CTO Andy Ward
Andy Ward is CTO at Ubisense, a company created to commercialise radio tagging technology following research at Cambridge University
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Interview with Raspberry Pi co-founder, Robert Mullins
In this video, Robert Mullins, co-founder and trustee of the Raspberry Pi foundation talks about the success of the bare-bones educational computer
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Intel pushes business benefits of 4th generation ultrabooks
Given lacklustre PC sales, Intel is keen to push the merits of new ultrabooks as good for business