News archive for July 2005

FPGAs: Self-wiring supercomputer is cool and compact

31st July 2005. Filed under: Media coverage

An experimental supercomputer made from hardware that can reconfigure itself to tackle different software problems is being built by researchers in Scotland.
Newscientist.com article

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Opening of Advanced Computing Facility: Centre Advances Edinburgh’s High Powered Reputation

02nd July 2005. Filed under: Media coverage

HRH Prince Philip did the honours Friday at Edinburgh University’s Advanced Computing Facility, which will help scientists to tackle complex scientific puzzles. The opening of Europe’s premier supercomputing facility will help researchers make key scientific breakthroughs in a way that would have been unimaginable only a generation ago.
Supercomputingonline article

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