High performance computing ( HPC ) is having a significant impact on a number of industries . With the ability to assist the resolution of a multitude of complex issues , the benefits of this technology , when properly implemented into business , is limitless .

Originally available to universities and large businesses , this technology is now more widely available thanks to colocation centres and their ability to host the infrastructure needed . Many companies that wouldn ’ t have ordinarily had the capabilities to utilise supercomputers can now tap into their data centres and gain the benefits of high performance computing , such as a decrease in processing time , lower cost and improving safety .

Encouragingly , new supercomputers are being launched all over the world as companies look for new ways to handle intensive data processing tasks . Notably , Hewlett Packard and AMD have announced their plans to set up El Captain , the world ’ s fastest supercomputer , in 2023 . To put the power of this proposed computer into perspective , it claims it will be faster than today ’ s 200 fastest supercomputers combined .

� DEEPMIND DeepMind has created an AI system named AlphaCode , when testing the system against coding challenges used in human competitions and found that its programme achieved an estimated rank that placed it within the top 54 % of human coders .

� AMAZON Amazon ’ s shares have jumped more than 10 % to US $ 3,080 as Wall Street welcomed the Prime pricing announcement . Earnings have also been boosted by a strong performance in its cloud computing division and its stake in electric vehicle maker Rivian .

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