Chips and processor hardware
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Tip
19 Jul 2024
Useful commands to check CPU info in Linux systems
You can issue commands through your Linux CLI to gather CPU information, including detailed information on cores, class, virtualization support, architecture and usage. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2024
ITER workshop highlights the role of computing technology in nuclear fusion
One of the themes from the private sector workshop run in France this May is that information technology remains a key enabler for nuclear fusion Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Apr 2022
metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET)
The metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET, pronounced MAWS-feht) is the most common type of field-effect transistor (FET). Continue Reading
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News
11 Apr 2022
Raspberry Pi Foundation ditches default username policy
Raspberry Pi owners will no longer be able to use the default ‘pi’ username, as the Raspberry Pi Foundation clamps down on insecure practices Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Apr 2022
Quantum computing and the bigger picture
Every few years IBM brings out a new addition to its Z series mainframe family. From the information accompanying the release of the new enterprise system, IBM appears to be touting the new z16 ... Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2022
Siemens looks at quantum computing to accelerate simulations
Using quantum computing to solve complex non-linear differential equations offers a way to speed up digital-twin simulations Continue Reading
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News
05 Apr 2022
Hackathon team uses origami in James Webb Space Telescope Pi project
The James Webb Space Telescope was the inspiration behind a NASA challenge which uses an IoT device based around folded paper Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2022
Unite calls on Arm to halt job cuts and open up the books
Arm is planning to cut up to 15% of its workforce as it prepares for an IPO Continue Reading
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News
17 Mar 2022
How multiphysics simulation might accelerate the advent of quantum computing – and vice versa
Sophisticated tools that simulate more than one physical phenomenon at a time may help designers home in on optimal architectures for quantum computers at less cost – and much faster Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2022
Intel injects billions into European semiconductor push
With no end in sight to the semiconductor shortage, Intel is blowing the budget on ramping up European manufacturing, packaging and R&D Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Mar 2022
64-bit processor (64-bit computing)
A 64-bit processor refers to a microprocessor that can process data and instructions in chunks of 64 bits. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2022
Micron 7450 aims its 176 TLC layers at QLC flash use cases
New 176-layer tech brings densely packed flash cells in drives that come in 2.5”, M.2 and EDSFF form factors, aimed at datacentre workloads from archive to database storage Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Mar 2022
multicore processor
A multicore processor is an integrated circuit that has two or more processors attached for enhanced performance and reduced power consumption. These processors also enable more efficient simultaneous processing of multiple tasks, such as with parallel processing and multithreading. Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2022
Raspberry Pi at 10: Cheaper than chips
We speak to the founder of Raspberry Pi about the power of a low-cost device and its appeal as an educational tool and for space-age projects Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Feb 2022
How the Raspberry Pi flavours professional IT
The Raspberry Pi is a decade old. Who would have thought a computer that costs a mere £25, would start a revolution? But it did. The Pi, based on an Arm processor and a bootable SD card, opened up ... Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2022
Breaking the noise barrier: The startups developing quantum computers
Noise limits the scalability of quantum computing. Computer Weekly speaks to startups that are turning down the volume Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2022
India to invest $1bn in quantum computing
India plans to invest $1bn over the next five years to advance its capabilities in quantum technology, but it will need to have a tailored approach and to address the skills gap to succeed Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2022
How the European Commission is responding to chip crisis
The global supply of semiconductors is still constrained, and this is having a direct impact on European manufacturers Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Feb 2022
Quantum and the art of noise
Noise, huh, what’s it good for? Absolutely nothin’. Apart from the geniuses trying to further the advancement of noisy intermediate quantum computing (Nisq), noise means errors. Lowering the error ... Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2022
Ferrari accelerates digital transformation with Qualcomm strategic technology collaboration
Leading mobile processor firm inks deal to be systems solutions provider for legendary motor marque in strategic technology collaboration aimed at helping to boost the manufacturer’s digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2022
Nvidia’s Arm deal is dead
‘Significant regulatory challenges’ have prevented Nvidia in its $31bn attempt to purchase chipmaker Arm Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2022
Should IT leaders plan for the quantum computing era?
Quantum computing is still at an early stage of development, but there are a handful of use cases where nothing else matches the horsepower it offers Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2022
Breaking the noise barrier: The startups developing quantum computers
Noise limits the scalability of quantum computing. Computer Weekly speaks to startups that are turning down the volume Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Feb 2022
Finland brings cryostats and other cool things to quantum computing
Not only is Finland the clear leader in refrigeration technology for quantum computers, but it also leads in fundamental research into the underlying quantum information theory Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2022
Microsoft gives Nasa a lesson in timeshare optimisation
A quantum-inspired algorithm has been used to help Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Lab schedule its Deep Space Network comms system Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2022
Should IT leaders plan for the quantum computing era?
Quantum computing is still at an early stage of development, but there are a handful of use cases where nothing else matches the horsepower it offers Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Jan 2022
The race to quantum computing
In this week’s Computer Weekly, researchers are racing to create the first commercially useful quantum computer – we look at one of the European candidates. Cyber security is one of the greatest risks facing the global economy, warns the World Economic Forum. And we examine the role of employee experience in hybrid working. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jan 2022
Finland moves to industrialise quantum computing
For the Finnish government, now is the time to start preparing for the day when quantum computers will have practical value Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jan 2022
New supercomputer opens doors for researchers in Sweden
More than twice as powerful as its predecessor, a new supercomputer ushers in new opportunities for researchers who rely on artificial intelligence and machine learning Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jan 2022
Evolving datacentre chipsets put cooling, power and software management techniques under microscope
New processor designs that could revolutionise approaches to supporting higher power densities at the rack still look years away, it appears Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2022
Thailand builds new supercomputer to boost research
The National Science and Technology Development Agency’s new supercomputer will boost research in pharmaceuticals, renewable energy and weather forecasting, among other areas Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2021
Multibillion-dollar quantum opportunities if error rate recedes
Management consultant McKinsey discusses a potential $700bn opportunity in the pharma, finance, automotive and chemicals sectors Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2021
Top IT predictions in APAC in 2022
Operationalising zero trust, talent retention and containerisation are just some of the key trends that will shape Asia-Pacific’s technology landscape in 2022 Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2021
UAE joins the race to produce a usable quantum computer
As part of its ongoing effort to keep up with the latest technology, the United Arab Emirates has begun work on the region’s first quantum computer Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Dec 2021
Explaining quantum empirically
Last month IBM introduced the next machine on its quantum computing roadmap. Among the significant implications of larger quantum machines is that it will soon be no longer possible to simulate the ... Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Nov 2021
semiconductor
A semiconductor is a substance that has specific electrical properties that enable it to serve as a foundation for computers and other electronic devices. Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2021
Nvidia launches the Quantum-2 InfiniBand platform
The Quantum-2 InfiniBand platform, introduced this week, includes software, a BlueField-3 DPU, a Quantum-2 switch, and a ConnectX-7 network adapter. Continue Reading
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News
16 Nov 2021
Nvidia/Arm: Competitions and Markets Authority to drill down further in Phase 2 investigation
The merger between Arm and Nvidia is to be investigated further following publication of the CMA’s Phase 1 report into the deal Continue Reading
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News
16 Nov 2021
IBM readies System Two modular quantum architecture
127-qubit Eagle represents IBM’s last System One quantum computer design. Scaling to more qubits requires multiplexing and modularity Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2021
Cambridge Quantum tackles rail optimisation for German operator
Among the promises of quantum computing is to run combinational optimisation for tasks such as complex train scheduling to minimise disruption Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2021
Sustainability: IT isn’t working
The need to sell more stuff does not fit in with the IT industry’s ambitions to go greener and become more sustainable Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2021
UK and US governments agree joint quantum collaboration
Representatives from the two governments issue a joint statement on quantum information science and technology (Qist) Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2021
Electronic waste excluded from COP26 agenda
Data sanitation industry group calls on UK government to add electronic waste to the climate summit’s agenda Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Oct 2021
Changing the rules against cyber attacks
UKRI’s John Goodacre reveals how projects supported by the Digital Security by Design Challenge aim to improve cyber security resilience, beginning with the very fundamentals of computing Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Oct 2021
Cashing in on the Chips: The view from 1979
The threat to jobs is a fashionable topic for speculation but, by comparison, it is a non-problem. Already we have chronic labour shortages side by side with rising unemployment. It is clear that ... Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2021
COP26: Is the tech sector ready to rise to climate challenge?
There is growing recognition that the tech sector produces mountains of e-waste and consumes significant amounts of energy and natural resources Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2021
Alibaba Cloud to open datacentres in Thailand and South Korea
Chinese cloud supplier is expanding its regional datacentre footprint to Thailand and South Korea in 2022 alongside technology investments that include a custom Arm-based server chip Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2021
What will the 2025 end of life mean for enterprise Windows 10?
Businesses have until 2025 to migrate to Windows 11, but older hardware may need updating and there’s a chip crisis Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2021
Graphcore opens Southeast Asia hub in Singapore
The AI chipmaker is looking to expand its sales teams and hire more engineers to support customer deployments in Singapore and the rest of Southeast Asia Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
The power of two: quantum or neuromorphic computing?
No one wants to run a computer operating at temperatures close to absolute zero – this is pushing the boundaries of new computing architectures Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2021
NUS and Thales to develop quantum technologies
The National University of Singapore and Thales have joined hands to test quantum technologies for commercial applications in security and sensing Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2021
Security boost in Windows 11 limits PC reuse
Microsoft has put a lot of emphasis on improving security in Windows 11, but this comes at a cost as old hardware is no longer supported Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Sep 2021
Ultimate questions require ultimate understanding in the quantum era
In The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Deep Thought calculates the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything as ‘42’. But what of quantum computing? Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2021
IBM ramps up quantum education initiative
IBM is trying hard to break quantum computing away from the boffins to find real-world application areas Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2021
British home computing inventor Sir Clive Sinclair dies
While the US started home computing in the 1970s, it was Sir Clive Sinclair’s low-cost devices which brought computing to the UK public Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2021
Aftershock eyes corporate PC market
Singapore-based custom PC supplier Aftershock has set up a corporate sales team and is looking to offer a desktop as a service for business customers Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2021
European president outlines tech vision to drive Europe
President of the European Commission has set out plans for a stronger European economy, with less reliance on US and Chinese tech giants Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2021
NUS researchers develop brain-inspired memory device
A team of researchers led by the National University of Singapore have developed a brain-inspired molecular memristor that can be configured to perform a range of computing tasks Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2021
More NAND SSD in fewer hands as WD $20m Kioxia bid likely
The NAND flash market could soon go from six major players to four, but the fusion of Kioxia into WD and SK Hynix with Intel’s NAND business will still leave Samsung atop the pile Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2021
IBM unveils Telum to combat financial fraud in real time
Completely new architecture means the AI accelerator chip does not need to pass data to and from the main processor, PCI bus or operating system Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2021
CMA urges further scrutiny of Nvidia purchase of Arm
Competition and Markets Authority has decided an in-depth investigation should be mounted into the proposed acquisition of Arm by US chipmaker Nvidia Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2021
Swedish IT industry braced for China’s response to Huawei 5G ban
Swedish IT and communications equipment suppliers fear economic backlash from China following Huawei ban Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2021
New machine learning algorithm to detect quantum errors
University of Sydney and quantum control startup Q-CTRL have developed a new way to reduce quantum computing errors using custom machine learning algorithms Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Aug 2021
arithmetic-logic unit (ALU)
An arithmetic-logic unit (ALU) is the part of a central processing unit (CPU) that carries out arithmetic and logic operations on the operands in computer instruction words. Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2021
Intel hails data analytics-powered GB Olympics swimming success
Intel has claimed its part in the GB swimming team’s Olympics success, with the analysis of ‘data pools’ and the use of its servers and workstations Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Aug 2021
Gartner: Purchasing enterprise PCs during a global chip shortage
How can organisations purchase enterprise PCs during a global chip shortage? They need to outsmart the crisis Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2021
Can India become a global manufacturing hub?
India can be a major player in the global manufacturing supply chain by shoring up IP protection and tapping opportunities in contract manufacturing and firmware design Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2021
Purported Intel-GlobalFoundries deal targets chip shortage
Hoping to build its chip production to better compete with TSCM and Samsung, Intel is rumored to be making a bid to acquire GlobalFoundries for $30 billion, among other moves. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2021
BMW launches quantum challenge for automotive sector
Car maker is encouraging researchers and startups to submit industry-specific algorithms that take advantage of quantum computing Continue Reading
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E-Zine
13 Jul 2021
Driving intelligence – behind the scenes of Volkswagen’s in-car software
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we go behind the scenes of Volkswagen’s in-car software R&D centre. The UK’s largest supercomputer has gone live in Cambridge – we find out how it will transform healthcare research. And we talk to DWP’s digital chief about the restructuring of its IT capabilities. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
25 Jun 2021
Important LGBTQ+ figures who shaped tech’s history
As the world celebrates Pride month, we take a deep dive into the lives of some of the people who have shaped the technology we use today, who are also LGBTQ+. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2021
GlobalFoundries to open new fab in Singapore
US chip foundry GlobalFoundries is building a $4bn semiconductor fabrication plant in Singapore to expand its manufacturing capacity as chip demand surges worldwide Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2021
Tech features high on McKinsey’s disruption list
The management consulting firm has published a list of innovations that could disrupt business models, with many related to IT Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2021
How Ubisoft is embracing the cloud
Game developer Ubisoft has been tapping cloud computing to overcome the constraints of game development and create gaming experiences that live on for years to come Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jun 2021
The drive towards computational storage
The explosion in data is driving demand for faster computing and storage remains a bottleneck – but things are about to change Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2021
IBM and Hartree partner on AI and quantum research
Hartree Centre joins IBM’s Digital Accelerator programme to further research into artificial intelligence and quantum computing Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2021
Swedish university is behind quantum computing breakthrough
Chalmers University of Technology simplifies the process of measuring the temperatures of quantum computers during complex calculations Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2021
Oracle debuts low-cost Arm compute instances
Oracle is offering Arm instances powered by Ampere’s Altra processors at one cent per core hour as enterprises look to deploy more Arm-based workloads Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 May 2021
Time to watch Thunderbolt
Those who are into high-end PC games are generally well-versed in the significance of GPU acceleration. So called AAA games often need the most powerful GPUs available to achieve the best ... Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2021
HP taps micro virtual machines in endpoint security
HP’s Wolf Security technology stack uses an endpoint security controller to run computing tasks in micro virtual machines so that any potential malware can be isolated and contained Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2021
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 Continue Reading
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Feature
11 May 2021
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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E-Zine
11 May 2021
Chip supply shortages are hitting hard
In this week’s Computer Weekly, a shortage of semiconductors is affecting industries beyond just IT – we examine the implications. We talk to the CIO of pharmacy chain Boots about how tech helped in being an essential retailer during lockdown. And we look at the prospects for young people entering the IT sector post-pandemic. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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10 May 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2021
IBM: Another chip in the wall
Big Blue has developed technology it hopes will support semiconductor developments for the next decade Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2021
Intel quarterly results reveal tactics to address ARM in the datacentre
The chipmaker aims to make use of standard chip libraries and offer its customers different ways to package and optimise Intel silicon Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2021
Met Office prepares for 1.5 million processor, 60 petaflop supercomputer
Azure, Cray supercomputers and Epyc core are the key ingredients inside weather forecasting service’s latest development to improve data Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2021
Digital secretary steps in on Nvidia/Arm deal
The first stage of a formal investigation by the CMA is now underway, to look at whether the sale of Arm to Nvidia will damage the chip industry Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Apr 2021
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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News
12 Apr 2021
Nvidia targets datacentre memory bottleneck
The graphics processing unit (GPU) chipmaker has introduced its first datacentre chip, named after computer pioneer, Grace Hopper Continue Reading
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News
05 Apr 2021
How Lenovo is tackling HCI workloads
Lenovo has teamed up with AMD to address mission-critical workloads such as in-memory databases as APAC organisations look beyond VDI in their hyperconverged infrastructure deployments Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Mar 2021
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
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News
24 Mar 2021
Intel puts chips on everyone’s menu
Digitisation and geopolitical tension between the US and China may be behind Pat Gelsinger’s news about building fabrication plants in the US and Europe Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2021
Laying the groundwork on quantum roadmap
IBM has plans to develop a 1,000-plus qubit quantum computer system within two years. We look at how it is preparing software developers Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2021
Coronavirus: How PCs in quarantine and intensive care units can be managed remotely
NHS IT staff generally have limited access to deployed devices, especially if that device is in an operating theatre or intensive care unit Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2021
UK Space Agency funds projects to tackle space rubbish and micropropulsion
The UK Space Agency is funding projects such as climate change sensors, compact propulsion systems and satellite image analysis to support the nation’s space ambitions Continue Reading
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E-Zine
23 Feb 2021
Computers in space – managing a datacentre on the ISS
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the International Space Station gets a datacentre upgrade, we look at the challenges of system maintenance in space. As nation states increase their cyber attacks, we assess the risk for businesses. And our latest buyer’s guide looks at the colocation market. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2021
Oracle unveils final cog in cloud strategy
Oracle’s Roving Edge Infrastructure is getting interest from mining companies in Australia and manufacturers in ASEAN that are looking to run cloud-based workloads in edge locations Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Feb 2021
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