Hewlett Packard Enterprise is revolutionizing high performance computing and AI infrastructure with its enhanced portfolio. The launch of HPE Cray Supercomputing EX solutions and tailored systems for large language model training and natural language processing highlights the growing role of HPC in AI.
NVIDIA and SoftBank are joining forces to develop Japan’s premier AI supercomputer, leveraging NVIDIA’s Blackwell platform. This strategic partnership aims to advance AI technology and position Japan as a leader in global tech innovation.
NVIDIA has unveiled the xAI Colossus supercomputer, a groundbreaking advancement. Utilizing 100,000 Hopper Tensor Core GPUs and the Spectrum-X Ethernet platform, this system achieves unprecedented performance without packet loss.
Fastweb has launched NeXXt AI Factory, introducing Italy’s first DGX SuperPOD AI supercomputer. Located in Bergamo, the facility enhances Italy’s AI landscape, empowering startups, universities, and businesses. Fastweb’s robust computing power and partnerships ensure high-quality AI applications, positioning Italy at the forefront of technological innovation.
his week, the University of Bristol has powered up Isambard-AI, the UK’s fastest and most potent supercomputer, following a £225 million investment announced by the government last March. Built by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Isambard-AI boasts over 5,000 NVIDIA superchips, enabling it to execute a staggering 200 quadrillion calculations per second. Officially named the AI Research Resource (AIRR), this supercomputer surpasses its predecessor by a factor of ten in computational power, aiming to support critical AI technology development.
A first-of-its-kind system in the UK is being trialled in Edinburgh to see if waste heat from a large computing facility can be stored in disused mine workings and used to warm homes. The large amounts of energy needed to power the University of Edinburgh’s Advanced Computing Facility (ACF) could be recycled to heat at least 5,000 households in Scotland’s capital.
Iliad, the French telecom operator, steps up to redefine Europe’s AI landscape, unveiling a Nvidia DGX SuperPOD, the first in Europe. Aimed for their Cloud division, Scaleway, it aims to accelerate AI services for businesses while securing a technological edge. Yet, questions on ROI and sustainability lurk amidst innovation.
The UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), launched on Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, offers open access to 12 quantum computers. This 4,000-square-meter facility aims to advance quantum technology, address skill shortages, and drive innovation in sectors like healthcare, energy, and AI, supporting the UK’s £2.5 billion quantum initiative.
AMD’s new 5th Gen EPYC processors, “Turin,” featuring the Zen 5 core architecture, significantly enhance data center performance for enterprise, AI, and cloud applications. With models like the EPYC 9575F offering a 28% speed boost and up to 5GHz, AMD leads in energy-efficient, powerful solutions for AI and virtualized infrastructures.
Oracle is investing $6.5 billion in AI and cloud services in Malaysia, marking the launch of a new Oracle public cloud region. This addition enhances Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s reach across Asia Pacific, offering Malaysian businesses advanced AI infrastructure, data analytics tools, and comprehensive VOIP solutions.
