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CERN shows off LHC Grid
News Despite the experiment being delayed, scientists are keen to show off the massive computing grid being used to analyse the deluge of data.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Timeline: CERN’s LHC Experiment
News With the LHC experiment on hold after a technical fault, we look back at the stories that have made CERN's multi-billion pound experiment one of the most talked-about science stories of the decade.
By Janae Olinger Published
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Big IT for CERN's particle smashing experiment
In-depth CERN's Large Hadron Collider isn't just the largest experiment in history, it's also a massive IT project linking hundreds of thousands of computers - and could change how we share and analyse data.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Sunny future for cloud computing
In-depth Linux, HPC and virtualisation have all lead to the rise of cloud computing, which offers a range of efficiencies to companies willing to set their data free.
By Richard Hillesley Published
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Red Bull Racing revs up high-performance IT
News The Formula 1 racing team is using new grid management software to improve the throughput of its high performance computing environment for car design and analysis.
By Miya Knights Published
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Oracle ships 11g for Linux
News However, the database giant has yet to set a date for availability of the Windows version.
By Miya Knights Published
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Technology could hurt human rights, says UNESCO study
News The internet and emerging innovations must be used ethically to work for people, not against them, warns UN report.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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HP launches new version of HP-UX 11i
News Users of HP UX 11i v3 will see up to 30 per cent performance gains from existing applications running on current hardware without recompiling.
By Chris Green Published
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Azul announces 192 core Java Appliance
News New Java Appliance crams 192 cores into a 5U rack-mounted system, with 768 cores to follow.
By Simon Bisson Published
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