Supercomputer stories

Fujitsu and RIKEN have launched a 256-qubit superconducting quantum computer, quadrupling previous capacity and boosting complex modelling and data analysis capabilities.

Google has launched Ironwood, its most advanced Tensor Processing Unit yet, tailored for AI inference tasks, boosting computational efficiency and performance.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has claimed the top position on the Top500 list with El Capitan, the world's fastest supercomputer, achieving 1.742 exaflops.

DeepL plans to enhance its AI translation platform with NVIDIA's DGX SuperPOD, aiming to strengthen its AI capabilities and lead in advanced technology by mid-2025.

NVIDIA has unveiled the xAI Colossus supercomputer in Memphis, boasting 100,000 Hopper GPUs and claiming to be the world's most powerful AI training system.

AMD plans to acquire Silo AI, Europe's largest private AI lab, for USD $665 million, bolstering its AI strategy and capabilities.

IBM and Pasqal have joined forces to revolutionise supercomputing with quantum technology, aiming to propel advances in materials science and chemistry.

Australia’s AI innovation surpasses Asia Pacific, buoyed by strong tech infrastructure and initiatives like the brain-scale supercomputer DeepSouth.

The UK's Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) advances AI research as Lenovo's advanced, energy-efficient supercomputer gets the go-ahead to be installed at the Hartree Centre.

Japan's ABCI-Q supercomputer, soon to be powered by NVIDIA's advanced platforms, will play a pivotal role in propelling the nation's quantum computing research and multidisciplinary simulations.

NVIDIA unveils blueprint for next-gen data centres backed by advanced AI supercomputers, Omniverse digital twins, and key industry collaborators, bolstering efficient AI infrastructure.

NVIDIA unveils groundbreaking AI supercomputer, DGX SuperPOD, fuelled by advanced GB200 Superchips with 11.5 exaflops AI supercomputing capability and 240Tb of fast memory.

Fujitsu's 'Fugaku' supercomputer sustains leading position globally in HPCG and Graph500 BFS benchmark rankings.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and NVIDIA roll out a groundbreaking generative AI supercomputing solution in Australia.

CSIRO, in association with Monash University, creates 'LaV', a quantum-secure algorithm enhancing online transactions.

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

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.

Intel landmarks its 14th Gen desktop processors with unprecedented speeds, boosting performance for tech enthusiasts.

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.

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