In this video, Robert Scoble visits the lab at Oblong Industries to get a tour of next-generation gesture-based computer interfaces. John Underkoffler, chief scientist, Oblong Industries, was the tech advice behind the film “Minority Report” and then he built his own company to make that science fiction real. Here he shows me his latest work […]
Archives for September 2012
Mira Super Gears Up for Full Universe Simulation
September 27, 2012 by
Over at the Atlantic, Ross Andersen writes that the Mira supercomputer is scheduled to run the largest, most complex universe simulation ever attempted. The simulation will cram more than 12 billion years worth of cosmic evolution into just two weeks, tracking trillions of particles as they slowly coalesce into the web-like structure that defines our […]
New Altair Compute Manager 11.1 is a Portal for Simulation
September 26, 2012 by
Today Altair released Compute Manager 11.1, an enhanced version of its HPC portal that simplifies the set-up, monitoring and visualization of simulations. Upgrading the initial version released with Altair’s PBS Professional early in 2012, the new module adds new capabilities to help engineers run, monitor and manage simulation jobs. The enhanced Compute Manager 11.1 extends […]
Video: HPC for Flow Simulations Across Scales and Disciplines
September 26, 2012 by
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIPSVUi5vPE In this video, Petros Koumoutsakos from ETH Zurich presents: HPC for Flow Simulations Across Scales and Disciplines. Recorded at the CSCS User Day 2012.
India’s Exascale Plans Called a “Pipe Dream”
September 26, 2012 by
The Indian government caused a bit of a stir recently with their announced plans to build an Exascale machine by 2017. But over at the Hindustan Times, Charu Sudan Kasturi writes that the power consumption of such a machine would be a major issue for the region. But even if Indian scientists could develop a […]
500 Teraflop SGI Super at DOE to Pave the Grid for Electric Cars
September 26, 2012 by
This week SGI announced a partnership with URS Energy and Construction to deploy a modular datacenter for the DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory. The system will be used for the Carbon Capture & Storage Initiative and its Electrical Grid Upgrade Programs to enable the transition to electric cars. To meet our charter of both leading […]
Video: Dell’s PowerEdge C8000 for HPC
September 26, 2012 by
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLTQX1qB4Uw In this video, Dell’s Armando Acosta describes how the PowerEdge C8000 is a good fit for HPC applications. PowerEdge C servers have higher performance per watt, performance per U and performance per dollar than its closest competitor. Designed for performance and efficiency, PowerEdge C servers have a shared infrastructure: sharing chassis, fans and power […]
Student Scholarships Available: Tapia Diversity in Computing Conference
September 26, 2012 by
Attention students: Applications are now being accepted for scholarships to attend the 2013 Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference to be held February 7-10, 2011 in Washington, D.C. The deadline for applications is Dec. 15, 2012. Scholarships covering travel, hotel accommodations, meals, and conference registration are being provided to assure the attendance of […]
Video: What is HPC for Energy?
September 25, 2012 by
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BF6WEduOEo In this video, Dona Crawford, leader of Livermore’s cutting-edge HPC programs, details various elements of the HPC for Energy Initiative. The HPC for Energy site is a repository of stories about the successful application of HPC to energy challenges. It’s also a place where industry users can engage directly with national laboratory Sector Specialists. […]
Job of the Week: HPC Instructor at Colfax International
September 25, 2012 by
Colfax International is seeking an HPC Instructor in our Job of the Week. Colfax International, a Silicon Valley company with 25 years of experience in cutting edge computing systems design, is opening several full-time, fixed-term positions of Instructor in High Performance Computing (HPC), starting in October 2012 and ending in October 2013. Extension of contract […]
