In this podcast, the Radio Free HPC team discuss Henry Newman’s recent editorial calling for a self-descriptive data format that will stand the test of time. Henry contends that we seem headed for massive data loss unless we act. In 20 years, much less thousands of years, how is anyone going to figure out what data…

In this podcast, the Radio Free HPC team looks at some interesting new developments in HPC Power & Cooling: Solar-Powered Hikari Supercomputer at TACC Demonstrates HVDC Efficiencies. The HVDC technologies in the Hikari supercomputer at TACC could save 15 percent compared to conventional systems. “The 380 volt design reduces the number of power conversions when compared…

In this podcast, the Radio Free HPC team discusses the recent news that Intel has sold its controlling stake in McAfee and that NSF has funded the next generation of XSEDE. Plus, we continue our new regular feature: The Catch of the Week, where: Dan can’t resist taking potshots at Apple, a company who’s products he’s never…

In this podcast, the Radio Free HPC team previews the HPC User Forum & StartupHPC Events coming up in the Fall of 2016. HPC User Forum, Sept. 6-8, Austin, Texas. The HPC User Forum was established in 1999 to promote the health of the global HPC industry and address issues of common concern to users (www.hpcuserforum.com). The organization has…