The Ultimate Guide to High Performance Computing
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for High Performance Computing (HPC).
What to know about High Performance Computing
High Performance Computing (HPC) is a field that focuses on using advanced computing technologies to solve complex problems and process vast amounts of data rapidly. It encompasses the design and deployment of powerful computing systems, including supercomputers and specialized hardware, to support applications ranging from scientific research and AI development to data analytics and industrial simulations.
Exploring this tag reveals the latest innovations, partnerships, and breakthroughs in hardware, software, and infrastructure that drive HPC forward. Readers can learn about advancements in AI integration, data centre efficiency, cooling technologies, and collaborative efforts among leading technology companies. Staying informed about HPC developments provides insight into how cutting-edge computing power is shaping industries and enabling new capabilities across diverse fields.
Kiwi High Performance Computing News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Earth Sciences NZ unveils AI supercomputer to boost climate resilience
Earth Sciences New Zealand launches Cascade, an HPE AI supercomputer boosting weather forecasting with triple computational power and green tech for climate resilience.
Wellington supercomputing conference aims to ignite innovation
This month will see some of the most recognised authorities in computing converging in Wellington for the 5th Multicore World event.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to High Performance Computing
Featured News
Marvell targets AI connectivity bottleneck with NVIDIA boost
AI data centres are hitting copper limits, pushing Marvell and Nvidia towards optics as clusters grow larger and more distributed.
Dell Technologies makes all the hardware cool again
Renewed AI spending is boosting demand for Dell's secure, certified infrastructure as companies chase faster deployment and lower cloud costs.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent High Performance Computing News
QuEra to launch Libra quantum computer on AWS in 2028
Cloud users could gain access to fault-tolerant quantum computing in 2028, as QuEra and AWS expand their collaboration.
Parallel Works adds AI governance & token budgeting
Rising AI costs and weaker oversight are pushing enterprises to demand tighter controls as token use spreads across clouds and in-house models.
CIQ launches Fuzzball 4.0 for HPC & AI orchestration
Research teams can now run HPC and AI workloads without rebuilding storage and cloud stacks, as CIQ adds support for major file systems.
Direct-to-chip coolants market set for rapid growth
Liquid cooling is gaining ground as AI data centres outgrow air systems, with the market forecast to hit USD $1.3 billion by 2032.
HPE expands self-driving networking across AI environments
HPE has expanded its self-driving networking strategy with new AI, security and data centre capabilities across enterprise environments.
AMD & Rackspace sign AI cloud deal for regulated firms
Regulated enterprises should gain a governed AI stack as the partners roll out 30 MW of AMD-based compute across Rackspace data centres.
Schneider Electric & Foxconn team up on AI data centres
Standardised blueprints could help operators add AI capacity faster as rising power and cooling demands strain data centre builds worldwide.
Zoho launches Nathu La server to deepen hardware push
The move should cut AI inference costs for Zoho while giving the software group tighter control over data, power use and its infrastructure stack.
Sharon AI signs 600-petabyte sovereign AI deal with VAST
The 600-petabyte deployment is set to underpin regulated AI workloads in Australia as demand for onshore data control intensifies.
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AMD buys MEXT to boost data centre memory efficiency
Rising memory demand in AI and cloud systems could push operators to rethink costly DRAM-heavy builds after the acquisition.
Orbital raises USD $5 million for AI compute satellites
Rising data centre power demand is pushing Orbital to test orbit-based AI compute as it prepares a Pathfinder mission for 2027.
CIQ's Fuzzball 4.0 adds cloud & storage integration
Research centres can now keep existing Lustre and GPFS data in place as Fuzzball 4.0 adds Azure support, caching and a registry.
Data centre generator market set for steady growth
Backup power demand is set to lift spending as operators add generators to shield data centres from outages and grid instability.
Lotus Microsystems launches AI data centre power module
AI server operators could cut heat and power losses as Lotus Microsystems' module targets denser racks and faster load response.
CIQ expands Fuzzball across five clouds & on-premises
Users can now route AI and HPC jobs across five clouds and on-premises through one workflow, cutting rebuilds and manual reconfiguration.
Record semiconductor equipment billings rise 14% on AI
Investment in chipmaking tools hit a record USD $36.55 billion in the first quarter as AI demand kept factories expanding.
CIQ expands Fuzzball to span five clouds & on-prem
The update lets AI and HPC teams move workloads across five clouds and on-premises, cutting duplication and simplifying GPU access.
Supermicro unveils blueprints for giant AI data centres
AI operators face a standardised route to megascale sites as Supermicro bundles cooling, power and networking for deployments from 5MW to 1GW.
TSMC uses Nvidia AI to boost chip factory efficiency
Chipmakers face higher costs and slower production as TSMC deploys Nvidia AI across lithography, inspection and fab scheduling.
Dell says data is the differentiator in the age of agentic AI
AI will only set firms apart if they can harness trusted proprietary data, Dell said as it unveiled new tools and partnerships.