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.
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Schneider Electric & GreenScale plan AI-ready data centres
Schneider Electric and GreenScale will develop a blueprint for AI-ready European data centres, adding automation, predictive maintenance and digital twins.
Energy overtakes compute as UK AI data centre constraint
UK data centre leaders warn that surging AI demand is pushing energy use, grid access and sustainability to the fore as operators rethink expansion plans.
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.
Exacta Group reshapes leadership to drive AI growth
Exacta Group rejigs leadership, naming new unit heads and a CEO as it targets AI-driven growth and aims for GBP £28 million in revenue.
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How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
AMD shifts its AI pitch from raw silicon to open software and cloud access as it targets developers and a share of looming trillions.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent High Performance Computing News
UK bullish on quantum but skills gaps cloud outlook
UK firms are bullish on quantum computing, but a talent squeeze and flat budgets threaten to slow progress from pilots to scale.
Global Switch signs Welsh wind power deal for AI hub
Global Switch inks eight-year Welsh wind PPA with RWE to power its London Docklands AI data hub with around 70 GWh of renewables a year.
Global Switch signs RWE wind PPA for AI data centre
Global Switch inks eight-year RWE wind PPA to power its AI-focused London Docklands data centre with Welsh onshore renewable electricity.
Polarise secures EUR €117m for European AI data hubs
Polarise lands EUR €117m financing from Macquarie to expand Munich AI data hub and fund GPU-driven data centre projects across Europe.
Exacta Group targets GBP £25m turnover on export push
Bristol's Exacta Group eyes GBP £24-25m turnover by 2026 after a 34.5% revenue jump and rapid export-led expansion in key global markets.
ScotlandIS sets AI, skills & cyber priorities for 2026
ScotlandIS flags AI, skills, green data centres and cyber basics as critical to Scotland's digital economy amid 2026 uncertainty.
Mansfield Pollard & BladeRoom join forces for green data centre cooling
Mansfield Pollard and BladeRoom partner to advance sustainable cooling solutions for UK and global data centres amid rising AI and high-performance computing demands.
EfficiencyIT & MSSL partner on sustainable modular AI centres
EfficiencyIT and Michael Smith Switchgear join forces to provide sustainable, UK-made modular data centres for AI and high-performance computing across Europe.
Scaleway launches AION to fuel Europe's sovereign AI future
Scaleway has launched the AION consortium to build sovereign AI infrastructure, aiming to strengthen Europe's digital independence with major public and private partners.
Vertiv expands cooling lineup with new CoolChip CDU models
Vertiv has launched three new CoolChip CDU models in EMEA, boosting liquid cooling options for high-density AI and HPC data centres with up to 600 kW capacity.
Vertiv to showcase AI solutions at Datacloud Global Congress 2025
Vertiv will showcase AI-driven digital infrastructure and innovations at Datacloud Global Congress 2025, highlighting scalable, flexible data centre solutions.
Mansfield Pollard unveils ALX acoustic aluminium enclosure
Mansfield Pollard has launched the ALX Modular Aluminium Enclosure, a cutting-edge solution for power generation and data centres, setting new acoustic standards.
Ori partners with Kao Data to launch UK's first AI cloud
Ori has launched its first UK AI cloud region at Kao Data's Harlow data centre, marking a significant step in bolstering the UK's AI capabilities.
Verne appoints Michele Tagliatti as new CFO for Nordic push
Verne has appointed Michele Tagliatti as its new CFO to spearhead the expansion of its Nordic operations amid rising demand for sustainable data centre services.
TurinTech AI & Boston form strategic AI solutions alliance
TurinTech AI and Boston have joined forces to enhance AI solutions, combining expertise in software and hardware to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
Powercube partners to create AI-ready modular data centres
Powercube has partnered with leading tech firms to develop AI-ready modular data centres, enhancing cooling solutions for high-performance computing demands.
Siemens to acquire Altair Engineering for USD $10 billion
Siemens has reached an agreement to acquire Altair Engineering for an enterprise value of approximately USD $10 billion, enhancing its industrial software capabilities.
Bulk Infrastructure appoints Richard Brandon for top role
Bulk Infrastructure has appointed Richard Brandon as Chief Development Officer to enhance its capabilities in large-scale data centre projects across the Nordics.
Wellcome Sanger cuts data centre energy use by 33%
The Wellcome Sanger Institute cut data centre power use by 33% and boosted computational output by 50% with Schneider Electric's energy solutions.
Vespertec launches AI lab with cutting-edge NVIDIA technology
Vespertec has launched an AI lab in Stockport, showcasing advanced NVIDIA technology to empower businesses and academia in the UK's National AI Strategy.