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DEFINITION: In general, a supercomputer center is a site with a supercomputer that is shared by a number of other sites, usually research sites. Formerly, in the United States, there were five supercomputer centers interconnected on the vBNS, a special backbone network financed by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and operated by MCI for the exclusive use of designated research centers. On October 1, 1997,  … 
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Supercomputers Reports
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A Feature and Performance Analysis of the Intel vPro Technology-Based Dell Latitude E6400 Notebook System Running Windows 7
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
ANALYST REPORT: Dell commissioned Principled Technologies to analyze the features and performance of the Dell Latitude E6400 notebook system running Windows 7. This system and several comparison systems were tested. In this analyst report, you'll learn more about this Dell solution and discover key findings as a result of testing these systems.
Posted: 25 Nov 2009 | Published: 25 Nov 2009


A Performance Comparison of Current and Previous Generation Dell Latitude Notebook Systems
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
ANALYST REPORT: Dell Inc. commissioned Principled Technologies to run a set of performance tests on a mix of current and previous generation Intel&Reg; processor-based Dell&trade Latitude&trade notebook systems. Read this report to learn about key findings.
Posted: 27 Nov 2009 | Published: 27 Nov 2009


A Performance Comparison of Current and Previous Generation Dell OptiPlex Desktop Systems
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
ANALYST REPORT: Dell Inc. commissioned Principled Technologies to run a set of performance tests on a mix of current and previous generation Intel® processor-based Dell™ OptiPlex™ desktop systems. The following report details performance testing procedures and provides key findings obtained.
Posted: 27 Nov 2009 | Published: 27 Nov 2009


Dell boosts productivity by 30% by delivering rugged hardware and rock-solid service for on-site computing
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
CASE STUDY: Although United States Infrastructure Corporation (USIC) was using ruggedized laptops, the computers were not standing up to construction site conditions, and slow warranty service was hurting productivity. Dell™ Latitude™ All Terrain Grade (ATG) laptop computers with Intel® Core™2 processors prove they are up to the job...
Posted: 20 Aug 2009 | Published: 20 Aug 2009


Dell Client Migration and Deployment Services
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
WHITE PAPER: While PC prices continue to fall, the total cost of using PCs remains high, when the cost of the deployment activities themselves is considered. To help companies optimize their PC deployment process, Dell has developed a series of offerings that can be used to simplify the deployment process and reduce the time needed to deploy PCs.
Posted: 25 Nov 2009 | Published: 25 Nov 2009


Dell helps bring technology to the classroom by optimizing key applications to run up to 65 percent faster
sponsored by Dell | EMC
CASE STUDY: Enterprise Elementary School District uses Dell expertise to help bring technology to the classroom by optimizing key applications to run up to 65 percent faster with the virtualized Dell/EMC SAN and help boost uptime by an estimated 15 percent for a 99.9 percent uptime total.
Posted: 01 Dec 2009 | Published: 01 Dec 2009


Dell, Intel, & Microsoft Deliver Groundbreaking Efficiency and Productivity
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
DATA SHEET: Dell systems with Intel® vPro™ technology running Microsoft® Windows® 7 can enhance your user experience and help optimize your IT resources helping to save time and money.
Posted: 25 Nov 2009 | Published: 25 Nov 2009


Intel PC Total Cost of Ownership Estimator
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
ASSESSMENT TOOL: The Intel PC Total Cost of Ownership Estimator calculates the optimal refresh rates for your firm based on Equivalent Annual Cost (EAC) analysis. The tool also provides an assessment of further TCO reduction opportunities offered by Intel® vPro™ technology.
Posted: 01 Dec 2009 | Published: 01 Dec 2009


Intel® Core™ i7 Desktop Processor: Desktop Performance Just Got Better
sponsored by Intel Technology Provider
DATA SHEET: The leading-edge Intel® Core™ i7 processor delivers unmatched technology for intelligent performance on the most demanding tasks, such as creating digital video and playing intense games.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009 | Published: 19 Oct 2009


Intel® Core™2 Processor with vPro™ Technology and Windows® 7: Better for Business
sponsored by Intel Technology Provider
WHITE PAPER: Technical decision makers are faced with many challenges in today's economy: help users get more work done faster and with fewer difficulties, protect the network and individual systems from attacks or malicious code, and much more. Find out how the Intel Core 2 processor with vPro technology complements the new Windows 7 operating system.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009 | Published: 19 Oct 2009


Keeping Notebooks Past Their Prime: A Study of Failures and Costs
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
ANALYST REPORT: The purpose of this research report is to analyze the failure rates and associated costs for enterprise-class notebook computers deployed in businesses.
Posted: 27 Nov 2009 | Published: 27 Nov 2009


Leaner and Greener Because of Intel® Core™2 Processors with vPro™ Technology
sponsored by Intel Technology Provider
CASE STUDY: Recently, the University of Plymouth, located in the U.K., completed a refresh of their 4,800 desktop PCs, upgrading the systems to PCs with Intel® Core™2 processors with vPro™ technology in order to offer students the latest in IT services. The following paper provides an ROI analysis of this PC deployment.
Posted: 15 Oct 2009 | Published: 15 Oct 2009


Netbooks vs Notebooks: Form Meets Function for Mobile Business Productivity
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WEBCAST: While netbooks enable easy use of internet and web-based applications at a low price, the computing device still has many limitations in terms or processing power, storage and applications capabilities. Watch this webcast to learn the pros and cons of netbooks and other larger format notebook systems.
Posted: 02 Dec 2009 | Premieres: 02 Dec 2009


Notebook and Netbook Adoption in the Enterprise
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
ANALYST REPORT: In this tech adoption profile commissioned by Dell and Intel, Forrester Consulting presents the results of a survey conducted with North American IT decision makers regarding enterprise adoption of notebooks, netbooks, and alternative computing models.
Posted: 02 Oct 2009 | Published: 02 Oct 2009


Performance Comparison of a Dell Latitude Netbook and Previous Generation Dell Latitude Notebooks
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
ANALYST REPORT: Dell commissioned Principled Technologies (PT) to run a set of performacne tests on a current Intel® processor-based Dell™ Latitude™ netbook and two previous generation Intel processor-based Dell Latitude notebook systems. Read this analyst report to discover the results.
Posted: 30 Nov 2009 | Published: 30 Nov 2009


Upgrading your PCs? Why the processor makes a difference
sponsored by Intel Technology Provider
PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Use this guide to explain the importance of choosing an Intel® processor, describe the differences between Intel processors, find the right Intel processor for every customer, and up-sell customers to a higher level Intel processor.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009 | Published: 19 Oct 2009


Winning with Dell Automated Deployment (DAD)
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
CASE STUDY: Dell sales team and End User Computing utilized Dell Automated Deployment (DAD) service to speed PC deployment by 68 percent and help win a US$1.7 million contract with Schering-Plough. Read this case study to learn more about the benefits Schering-Plough Corporation recieved by utilizing Dell Automated Deployment (DAD).
Posted: 27 Nov 2009 | Published: 27 Nov 2009

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SUPERCOMPUTERS DEFINITION (continued): …  the five supercomputer centers were replaced by two new NSF-funded programs. The new program, Partnerships for Advanced Computational Infrastructure (PACI), named two of the former supercomputer center sites as focuses for a new scientific technology infrastructure (known as the National Technology Grid) that would interconnect 50 university and scientific sites.The first of the two NSF-funded programs is the National Computational Science Alliance (Alliance), being led by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) in Urbana, Illinois. The second program, the National Partnership … 
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