What is a DPU (Data Processing Unit)?
by Christopher Trick on May 6, 2022 8:09:07 AM
As computing has expanded beyond servers and PCs into large, centralized data centers powered by CPUs and GPUs, the DPU has arisen as the third major pillar of computing. In this blog, you'll learn more about what a DPU is and how it helps to enhance computing power in the modern tech …
What is an IPU (Infrastructure Processing Unit)?
by Christopher Trick on May 5, 2022 4:54:00 PM
Intel has released an IPU (Infrastructure Processing Unit) that, much like a SmartNIC, aims to enhance processing, networking, and storage by freeing up a computer's CPU. In this blog, you'll learn what an IPU is, what it does, and why it's important. We'll also introduce you to an IP …
What is Deep Learning (DL)?
by Christopher Trick on Apr 21, 2022 12:40:29 PM
Machine learning, a subset of artificial intelligence, has its own subset, deep learning, to help it match and exceed human abilities through enhanced compute power. In this blog, you'll learn more about deep learning (DL) and how it uses data input to solve complex problems and deliv …
What is a SmartNIC?
by Christopher Trick on Apr 13, 2022 4:37:44 PM
As the amount of information available on a daily basis increases rapidly, data center operators are looking for ways to extract as many tasks from their servers as possible. In this blog, you'll learn more about how SmartNICs help enhance storage, security, and networking capabilitie …
What is a NIC Card (Network Interface Card)?
by Christopher Trick on Apr 12, 2022 3:05:53 PM
Many computers are equipped with NIC (network interface controller) cards to operate as a link between the computer and the network to streamline communication and share resources. In this blog, you'll learn more about how NIC cards help enhance networking and processing capabilities …
Top Manufacturers of Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs)
by Christopher Trick on Apr 11, 2022 1:50:26 PM
With the rise of increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, advanced encryption tools and technologies are becoming an increasingly popular defense measure against hacker intrusion. In this blog, you'll learn more about the different vendors of self-encrypting drives (SEDs) and their un …
What are Neural Networks?
by Christopher Trick on Mar 30, 2022 4:36:35 PM
Artificial intelligence has three subfields that help it equip high-performance computers with powers that match and exceed human abilities. In this blog, you'll learn more about how the second AI subfield, neural networks, helps HPCs analyze data to increase situational awareness and …
Top Cybersecurity Technologies for 2023
by Christopher Trick on Mar 23, 2022 9:00:00 AM
As our world becomes increasingly digitized, protecting critical mission systems across the hardware, firmware, and software layer stack is vital. In this blog, you'll learn about the technologies necessary to secure your high-performance computing solutions (HPCs) against unauthorize …
How to Secure Your Operating System (OS)
by Christopher Trick on Mar 22, 2022 9:13:31 AM
Failure to protect your operating system, perhaps the most important software on a computer, can lead to various kinds of cyberattacks, impeding performance and compromising critical data. In this blog, you'll learn how to secure your OS in order to protect its confidentiality, functi …
What is Full-Disk Encryption (FDE)?
by Christopher Trick on Mar 22, 2022 9:12:50 AM
Disks and drives store massive amounts of critical data, making their security against cybercriminals a top priority. In this blog, you'll learn what full-disk encryption (FDE) is and why it is critical to the protection of an entire disk volume and all files on a drive against unauth …