Data Center

Google touts AI supercomputer; Nvidia tops MLPerf 3.0 tests | TechTarget

The war of words among AI supercomputer vendors escalated this week with Google claiming that its TPU-based system is faster and more efficient than Nvidia’s A100-based entry, according to its own testing. Nvidia countered that its H100 system is faster based on testing conducted by the independent MLCommons using MLPerf 3.0. Google researchers reported that […]

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IBM’s rack mount Z16 mainframe targets edge computing | TechTarget

Aiming to give users more flexibility in deploying mainframes, IBM delivered a new rack-mounted Z16 system containing the same capabilities of its standalone Z16, including AI inferencing and quantum-safe cryptography. The single-frame and rack-mounted designs of the new Z16, available with LinuxOne Rockhopper 4 options, makes the system more practical for space-constrained data centers and […]

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ServiceNow’s latest Now Platform focuses on AI, automation | TechTarget

ServiceNow has rolled out the latest version of its Now Platform, containing several new AI-based functions focusing on automation and streamlining a range of internal business processes. Code-named Utah, the new release features improved business process optimization, including field service management that identifies hidden inefficiencies using the company’s AI-powered process mining capabilities. The new capabilities […]