Almost all the world’s fastest supercomputers run Linux
498 out of 500 of the world’s speediest supercomputers now use Linux. Read More
HPE bolsters hybrid IT lineup for SMBs
On the storage side, HPE is adding new configurations with the Microsoft Windows Storage Server, the latest Intel Xeon processors, and high-speed memory to the entire StoreEasy portfolio. Read More
Microsoft partner claims Munich should switch from Linux to Windows 10
Opinion: This also just in… sun rises in the east. Read More
Of course a Microsoft partner would consider Windows 10 a better choice for Munich
Opinion: This also just in… sun rises in the east. Read More
Will enterprises all soon be relying on the same few hyperscale data centers?
Cisco projects that a mere 485 data centers will be handling close to half of the world’s workloads and data in a few years. Read More
Siemens acquires Mentor Graphics for $4.5 billion, eyes connected device, building expansion
With the move, Siemens has created a host of software tools that can work in a series of products and converged systems. Read More
NES Classic recalls simpler, happier days for Nintendo
The original Nintendo Entertainment System broke ground in competing with PCs. Thirty years later, its miniature homage is buying Nintendo more time to compete with smartphones. Read More
China maintains No. 1, No. 2 supercomputing systems as HPC gets more power
Both China and the US claim 171 systems in the latest rankings, or two-thirds of the Top500 list. Read More
Tech Ticker: Priceline takes huge OpenTable writedown
This week’s headlines: After paying $2.6 billion for the restaurant reservation service, Priceline is taking a $941 million charge and scaling back expansion. Read More
How an NHS email testing mistake caused a messaging meltdown for 840,000 workers
This is what happens when you email 840,000 people at once – and they start hitting ‘reply all’. Read More