The Ultimate Guide to High Performance Computing
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for High Performance Computing (HPC).
What to know about High Performance Computing
High Performance Computing (HPC) is a field that focuses on using advanced computing technologies to solve complex problems and process vast amounts of data rapidly. It encompasses the design and deployment of powerful computing systems, including supercomputers and specialized hardware, to support applications ranging from scientific research and AI development to data analytics and industrial simulations.
Exploring this tag reveals the latest innovations, partnerships, and breakthroughs in hardware, software, and infrastructure that drive HPC forward. Readers can learn about advancements in AI integration, data centre efficiency, cooling technologies, and collaborative efforts among leading technology companies. Staying informed about HPC developments provides insight into how cutting-edge computing power is shaping industries and enabling new capabilities across diverse fields.
UK High Performance Computing News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Park Place expands AI server support for GPU systems
Businesses running AI workloads may now keep costly GPU servers online longer, as Park Place extends third-party maintenance to 60 data centres worldwide.
Vultr to offer AMD's MI455X chips for AI cloud push
Reserved capacity for new AI workloads is now open, as Vultr prepares deployments across 2027 and 2028 with AMD's latest chips.
Wasabi, Megaport partner on AI storage and network platform
Enterprises building AI data platforms will soon be able to pair private connectivity with object storage through a single interface.
Shell Energy renews renewable power deal with Kao Data
The renewal will keep Kao Data's UK data centres matched with certified renewable power as AI-driven electricity demand comes under scrutiny.
Innovation City launches first sovereign AI data centre
Businesses handling sensitive AI workloads in the Gulf can now keep compute and data in the UAE as chip shortages squeeze demand.
Innovation City opens sovereign AI hub in Ras Al Khaimah
Businesses in Ras Al Khaimah can now run AI workloads on scarce Nvidia B200 chips while keeping data under UAE jurisdiction.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to High Performance Computing
Vultr to offer AMD's MI455X chips for AI cloud push
Vultr adds AMD MI455X GPU & Helios rackscale support
Google tops Gartner's AI infrastructure magic quadrant
Neocloud providers set to grab AI cloud market share
Altnets warns AI boom is straining connectivity networks
Featured News
Exclusive: Virtuozzo sees GPU clouds reshape AI infrastructure
AI demand is pushing cloud providers towards GPU-as-a-service models, with efficiency and utilisation emerging as key differentiators.
Marvell targets AI connectivity bottleneck with NVIDIA boost
AI data centres are hitting copper limits, pushing Marvell and Nvidia towards optics as clusters grow larger and more distributed.
Dell Technologies makes all the hardware cool again
Renewed AI spending is boosting demand for Dell's secure, certified infrastructure as companies chase faster deployment and lower cloud costs.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Exclusive: Virtuozzo sees GPU clouds reshape AI infrastructure
Marvell targets AI connectivity bottleneck with NVIDIA boost
Dell Technologies makes all the hardware cool again
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
Recent High Performance Computing News
Vercel signs Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One deal
The partnership gives Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS a new digital platforms partner as Formula One teams court technology firms for more than logo space.
Durata launches factory-built PowerCore for data centres
Operators face lengthy delays for power kit as artificial intelligence and cloud demand pushes data centre expansion.
Aston Martin Aramco signs cybersecurity deal with Zscaler
The deal will secure race data and engineering systems across Aston Martin Aramco's operations as Formula One teams face rising cyber risk.
QuEra's Libra fault-tolerant quantum computer due in 2028
AWS customers could access error-corrected quantum computing on Amazon Braket from 2028, as QuEra widens its cloud partnership.
UK data centres urged to add green power & storage
Fears are mounting that the UK data-centre boom could strain grids and water supplies while driving emissions above the nation's footprint by 2030.
Ark to invest GBP £807m in Surrey data centre expansion
Surrey's Longcross campus will gain more capacity for AI workloads as Ark commits GBP £807 million to meet Nebius's growing UK demand.
UK unveils GBP £1.1 billion AI hardware investment
The package will fund chips, a supercomputer and skills training, as ministers seek to build domestic AI capacity and speed workplace adoption.
Orbital Industries teams with NVIDIA on faster AI data centres
Pressure to add AI capacity is pushing developers towards modular builds that can be launched in 24 weeks rather than years.
Vertiv launches Rack Extreme platform for AI data centres
Operators of AI data centres can now handle heavier, deeper equipment as Vertiv's new rack supports up to 4,500 lbs without sacrificing mobility.
Nebius picks Harlow for £1.7 billion UK AI rollout
The deal secures rare long-term UK AI capacity as demand for power-hungry inference computing outstrips available data centre infrastructure.
Oriole & AMD deploy pure photonic AI network in UK
The UK lab trial aims to slash AI power use and cut accelerator idle time as demand for inference strains data centre networks.
Altnets warns AI boom is straining connectivity networks
Connectivity could become the bottleneck as AI-driven data centres and mobile traffic push fibre networks and power demand to new limits.
British Business Bank backs OQC in GBP £260m round
Quantum computing scale-up OQC will use fresh capital to expand overseas and develop systems as demand for commercial access grows.
Kao Data names Spencer Lamb as Chief Executive Officer
The move comes as AI demand drives Britain's data centre operators to expand faster, secure more power and plan larger sites.
Bradford approves Deep Green data centre heat reuse
The scheme will heat nearby homes and buildings while cutting carbon emissions by more than 4,500 tonnes a year.
Schneider Electric & GreenScale plan AI-ready data centres
Rising AI demand is pushing European operators to build denser sites with lower costs, stronger monitoring and less maintenance risk from day one.
Energy overtakes compute as UK AI data centre constraint
Power shortages and grid delays are now threatening UK data centre expansion as AI workloads push electricity demand higher.
UK unveils GBP £2.5bn push for AI & quantum growth
UK unveils GBP £2.5bn AI and quantum package, as tech leaders hail Sovereign AI Fund as signal of long-term innovation strategy.
Why women must be seen in AI's hidden enablement layer
Women in tech are urged to look beyond shiny apps to the hidden AI infrastructure where high-impact, world-changing work quietly happens.
UK firms tap partners as AI drives data centre strain
UK firms lean on partners as AI-driven rack density, surging power costs and resilience fears reshape data centre strategies.
