FERMI is the new supercomputing system in CINECA, the Italian supercomputing centre. This new system, based on IBM BG/Q architecture, will replace the IBM SP6 supercomputer and will be installed this Spring and becoming fully operational in August 2012. Read further...

SGI is continuing working toward exascale computing with the integration of the Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 family into all of its high performance compute (HPC) server and storage platforms and product families. Full support for the Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 family in the SGI Rackable, SGI ICE X HPC and SGI Modular InfiniteStorage (MIS) platforms is also now available. Read further...

The StratusLab project has launched the StratusLab 1.4 release. This is an incremental release of the StratusLab distribution, the Cloud computing distribution designed for Grid and cluster computing. Read further...

Addressing the incredible growth of data traffic in the Cloud, Intel Corporation has introduced the record-breaking Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family. These new processors deliver leadership performance, best data centre performance per watt, breakthrough I/O innovation and trusted hardware security features to enable IT to scale. These processors are not only at the heart of servers and workstations, but will also power the next generation of storage and communication systems from leading vendors around the world. Read further...

IT organisations today are striving to establish data centres that support virtualization and Cloud computing to become more competitive and agile, reduce the cost of physical infrastructure, and support the demands of data growth and Big Data analytics. Cisco has introduced innovations across the Cisco Unified Computing System to deliver a third-generation fabric computing platform - which integrates network, compute, virtualization and management - to address these challenges and help customers respond rapidly to changing business needs, scale their data centres, and accelerate transition to virtualization and Cloud computing. Read further...

Centric and Eshgro are the first HP CloudAgile Programme partners certified to bring the benefits of Cloud computing to customers in The Netherlands. Together with HP, Centric and Eshgro are delivering secure, unified Cloud solutions based on HP CloudSystem to help enterprises gain agility, speed and flexibility. Through the new HP CloudAgile Programme, Centric and Eshgro have transformed their business models to offer a future-ready platform that helps companies accelerate their migration to the Cloud. Read further...

The number of enterprises turning to Cloud computing to revamp existing business models will more than double in the next three years, as business leaders move to capitalize on the rapid availability of data and the growing popularity of social media, according to a new study released by IBM. Businesses that embrace the transformative power of Cloud will have a significant advantage in the race to introduce new products and services and capture new markets and revenue streams. Read further...

Not a week goes by without reports on security gaps, data theft or hacker attacks. Both businesses and private users are becoming increasingly uneasy. However, when it comes to technologies like Cloud computing, trust and security are essential if we intend to use data and applications that are flexible, cost-effective and above all, mobile. That's why Fraunhofer researchers are working on a series of security solutions. Read further...

Swisscom AG, a Swiss telecoms provider, has launched a managed service for hosted unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) based on an HP private Cloud infrastructure. Read further...

Computer engineers in the US writing in theInternational Journal of Communication Networks and Distributed Systemshave reviewed the research literature to get a clear picture of Cloud computing, its adoption, use and the security issues it faces. Read further...

IBM unveiled new software that represents a significant advancement in the level of visibility, control and automation for organisations to securely manage and deploy Cloud services. A recent IBM Institute for Business Value study found that 90 percent of organisations expect to adopt or substantially deploy a Cloud model in the next three years. As organisations take the next step beyond virtualized data centres and expand their Cloud environments, they are faced with what has become known as "virtual image sprawl". Read further...

The latest version of the world's most widely deployed data platform, Microsoft SQL Server 2012, has released to manufacturing. SQL Server 2012 helps address the challenges of increasing data volumes by rapidly turning data into actionable business insights. Expanding on Microsoft's commitment to help customers manage any data, regardless of size, both on-premises and in the Cloud, the company also disclosed additional details regarding its plans to release an Apache Hadoop-based service for Windows Azure. Read further...

IMImobile, a global mobile data technology infrastructure and solutions provider to telecom operators, media companies and enterprises, has deployed IBM software to enhance its existing service and Cloud infrastructure management processes. Read further...

IBM has introduced new server solutions designed to expand Cloud and analytics capabilities across its entire portfolio, helping make Smarter Computing a reality for x86 clients. The new offerings include high-performance systems, networking and software products aimed at helping clients optimize data centre operations with flexible, easy-to-deploy solutions to help reduce complexity, lower costs and deliver rapid return on investments. Read further...

Grid software provider Digipede Technologies has made available version 3.0 of its award-winning Grid software solution for the Microsoft Windows platform. The Digipede Network 3.0 delivers increased performance, additional deployment options, and new compatibility with the latest Microsoft technologies. Read further...

In another landmark deployment of its Delta media-server technology, 7thSense Design has been a key supplier to the visitor centre of the Putrajaya Wetlands Park in Malaysia. Read further...

When the global high performance computing community convenes each June at the International Supercomputing Conference in Germany, a major draw is the presentation of views from around the world. And ISC'12 continues in this vein with four keynote speakers representing industry, research institutions and academia. Read further...

The Lustre Community Groups, Open Scalable File Systems (OpenSFS) and European Open File Systems (EOFS), have launched the conference agenda for the Lustre User Group 2012 Conference (LUG2012). Scheduled in Austin, Texas from April 23 - 25, this 10th annual conference is the Lustre community's premier venue for current and prospective open source file system users to learn and share, develop best practices, receive updates and provide direct feedback to developers. Read further...

Massey University's department of Theoretical Chemistry and Physics is now using Bright Cluster Manager to manage their powerful HPC system. The department switched from Rocks and other open source toolkits to Bright as they expand their cluster for immediate needs, and as they plan their future hardware evolution. As a result of this change, Massey University realized immediate gains in operational efficiency and reduced system management workloads. Bright also vastly reduced the time and effort required to install and test new hardware as they continually evolve the system, maximizing available compute time. Read further...

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has awarded GBP 18million to three projects led by University College London (UCL) Engineering faculty. Each of the projects will have a major impact in the fields of information and communications technology to meet increasing demand for more automation and more data. Read further...

Eurotech has launched the CPU-111-10, a rugged, high-performance 6U VPX (VITA 46) Single Board Computer (SBC) featuring a quad-core Intel L5408 Xeon processor and integrated 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch to support full-mesh backplane data layer interconnectivity for up to eight SBCs integrated into a single chassis. Available in air cooled or conduction cooled formats, the CPU-111-10 conforms to the OpenVPX (VITA 65) payload module profile MOD6-PAY-4F2T-12.2.2.4 with four fat pipes (10 GBase-BX4) and two thin pipes (1000Base-T). Read further...

Eurotech took part to the Italian Intel Xeon E5 launch at the staggering "km rosso" scientific park in Bergamo, close to Milan, Italy. The event was the perfect opportunity to announce the worldwide availability of the newly born of the Aurora high performance line, the HPC 10-10 supercomputer. Read further...

SURFnet has completed a technology test of Cisco's 100G DWDM solution between the National Supercomputing Center, SARA, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and CERN in Geneva, Switzerland, using the Cisco ONS 15454 M6 Multiservice Transport Platform. The Cisco system uses dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) to unite multiple optical carrier signals on a single optical fiber, leading to several benefits including increased fiber capacity. Read further...

Appro now provides the general availability and support for the next generation Appro GreenBlade and rackmount server platforms based on the new Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family to deliver improved floating point performance, operational efficiency and higher peak performance at the same power level as previous generations. Read further...

Super Micro Computer Inc., a global expert in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology and green computing has unveiled its new generation server platforms supporting the Intel Xeon processor E5-2600/1600 families at CeBIT 2012 in Hannover, Germany. Read further...

ZT Systems, a provider of customized server hardware solutions, has launched a range of new server platforms featuring the powerful Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family. Joined with ZT's custom design, integration and delivery capabilities, these platforms form the basis for precision-fit solutions to the unique technical and business requirements of individual large data centres. Read further...

A high-performance server blade introduced by Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and a global expert in enabling Business-Critical Continuity, extends the processing, memory and I/O capabilities available to designers of AdvancedTCA (ATCA) based telecom servers, supporting the most demanding control plane applications. Read further...

IBM's new high-performance computing technology and services will power the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) operational weather and climate supercomputers to support fast, reliable weather forecasts. During a competitive bid process, IBM was awarded the $502 million federal contract (inclusive of options) that continues the 10-year relationship between IBM and NOAA until 2016 and optionally through 2021. Read further...

IBM scientists have reported on a prototype optical chipset, dubbed "Holey Optochip", that is the first parallel optical transceiver to transfer one trillion bits - one terabit - of information per second, the equivalent of downloading 500 high definition movies. The report will be presented at the Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) Conference taking place in Los Angeles. Read further...

The NVIDIA Tesla GPUs will be featured, for the first time, on two Dell PowerEdge 12th generation rack and tower servers. Read further...

The NVIDIA Tesla GPUs will be included in HP ProLiant Generation 8 (Gen8) servers, delivering new levels of computational performance for scientific applications at world-class power efficiency. Read further...

An Akron researcher is designing computer prediction models to test potential new docking seals that will better preserve breathable cabin air for astronauts living aboard the International Space Station and other NASA spacecraft. Read further...

Accurately predicting severe storms, or what Wall Street's markets will do next, may become just a bit easier in coming months as Gordon, a unique supercomputer at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at the University of California, San Diego, begins helping researchers delve into these and other data-intensive projects. Read further...

SAS increases access to critical data sources with Hadoop support in its updated SAS Enterprise Data Integration Server. Exploiting the popular open source data architecture helps customers using analytics from SAS, an expert in business analytics, increase the value of big data assets. Read further...

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Pakistan inaugurated its fastest supercomputing facility in a ceremony held on March 6, 2012 at its Research Centre for Modelling and Simulation (RCMS). The supercomputer installed in NUST is the fastest GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) based parallel computing system operating in any organisation/academic institution in Pakistan till date. Read further...

Citigroup has entered into an agreement with IBM to explore possible uses for IBM Watson. Under the agreement, Citi will examine the use of deep content analysis and evidence based learning capabilities found in IBM Watson to help advance customer interactions, and improve and simplify the banking experience. Read further...

As the global IT industry's leading voice for advancing resource efficiency in the data centre and business computing ecosystems, The Green Grid introduced new materials at its annual Member Meeting and Forum. Data centre, business and sustainability leaders from across the globe convened at the annual event to collaborate, network with peers and receive these new research papers, survey results and measurement tools. These tools will provide a roadmap towards increased resource efficiency and productivity in business computing. Read further...

Big data from enterprise, mobile and social platforms is overwhelming those trying to glean answers from the overload. Offering innovative text analytics and high-performance analytics, SAS helps organisations squeeze value from big data - turning details about customers, performance and financials into meaningful information. For leadership in business analytics, SAS is lauded byKMWorldas a company that matters in knowledge management. Read further...

The San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at the University of California, San Diego, is holding a volunteer internship programme for high school students this summer to assist them in gaining experience in a particular area of computational research. Read further...

HP has introduced new multicore updates and increased expandability on its powerful line of HP Z Workstations. The new workstations feature the latest eight-core Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family, offer up to 512 gigabytes (GB) of DDR3 memory, and support multithreaded workstation applications that professionals rely on. Read further...