How can getting to the ocean help with HPC computing?

SMPs may have cores, but clusters have bandwidth.

Data locality is the key to efficient code.

Randall Hand from VizWorld.com, the web's best site dedicated to computer graphics and scientific visualization, recap's the week's best stories related to supercomputing in the visualization and graphics industries. This week he talks about the use of simulations in Formula 1, shattering objects, and bringing down buildings.

The Sun HPC Watercooler posted yet another helpful video presentation focused on the trials and tribulations of HPC.  This video is actually the first ‘module’ in a series entitled “An Introduction to Parallel Programming.’  The series will focus on the basics of parallel programming, debugging and general application development tips. In order to help developers and [...]

Just a quick note to update you on the Green HPC podcast series, which has gotten a tremendous response (thanks!). I’ve added a transcript of the first episode, in case you’re more of a reading person than a listening person. If you don’t know about the series yet, take a listen to the first episode. Get [...]