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AI  ◇  Enterprise

NVIDIA Extends Open HPC and AI Stack With SchedMD Acquisition and Nemotron 3

NVIDIA has announced two significant moves targeting high-performance computing and AI: the acquisition of SchedMD, the company behind the Slurm workload manager, and the launch of the Nemotron 3 family of open models, data, and tools for multi-agent AI. Together, these efforts reinforce NVIDIA’s position across HPC, generative AI, and enterprise AI infrastructure while maintaining

AI  ◇  Enterprise

Vultr, AMD, and NetApp Build a Hybrid Cloud Blueprint for AI and Sovereign Data

Vultr, AMD, and NetApp, all members of the Vultr Cloud Alliance, have developed a new reference architecture focused on data-intensive and AI workloads across hybrid and sovereign cloud environments. The design targets organizations that need to consolidate distributed data, accelerate AI, and enforce data locality and compliance controls without adding operational complexity. The architecture combines

Enterprise  ◇  Software

StorageReview Sets New Pi Record: 314 Trillion Digits on a Dell PowerEdge R7725

StorageReview has reclaimed a popular computational crown with a new pi record solve to 314 trillion digits. The modern π race has gone from cloud experiments to full-blown infrastructure flex. In 2022, Google Cloud pushed π to 100 trillion digits, running y-cruncher across a massive fleet of cloud instances and chewing through tens of petabytes

Accessories  ◇  Enterprise

UniFi Protect SuperLink Environmental Sensor Review: Reliable Leak and Climate Alerts Anywhere

Ubiquiti has recently expanded its UniFi Protect ecosystem by introducing a new class of smart sensors that are powered by its long-range SuperLink wireless protocol. For this review, Ubiquiti sent us the UP-SuperLink gateway and the new USL-Environmental Sensor. The gateway is priced at $129, and the sensors are $49 each (affiliate) at the Ubiquiti store. While the Environmental Sensor

AI  ◇  Enterprise

Lenovo Expands ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile Portfolio for AI-Ready Storage and Virtualization

Lenovo has launched an expanded range of data storage, virtualization, and data management services. These are aimed at enterprises and mid-sized companies looking to update their infrastructure for AI and advanced application workloads. The announcement highlights new Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile solutions, along with an enhanced data management services portfolio, to create a more unified

Enterprise  ◇  Power Management

Ubiquiti Power Distribution Pro Review: Smart Rack Power for UniFi Setups

We recently received the Ubiquiti Power Distribution Pro (USP-PDU-Pro) to evaluate its integration into a modern UniFi rack setup. Priced at $279 (affiliate), this 2U rack-mount PDU supplies power to an entire UniFi system while giving administrators complete remote control and monitoring through the UniFi Network application. The Power Distribution Pro features 16 individually switchable

AI  ◇  Enterprise

AMD EPYC Embedded 2005 Series Targets Power, Space‑Constrained Infrastructure

The AMD EPYC Embedded 2005 Series is positioned for networking, storage, and industrial designs where power, thermal headroom, and board space are tightly constrained. The series focuses on high compute density and performance per watt in a compact 40 mm x 40 mm BGA package, targeting platforms that must operate continuously and deliver extended service

AI  ◇  Enterprise

IBM and AWS Expand Partnership to Operationalize Agentic AI at Enterprise Scale

Enterprises are moving into a new phase of digital transformation. This phase focuses on deploying Agentic AI across their core business operations. Many organizations find it challenging to transition from isolated pilot projects to full production deployments. They struggle particularly with aligning AI to their specific business needs, governance standards, and existing infrastructure. At AWS

Consumer  ◇  Workstation

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 Review: Blackwell Power in a 4 Pound Workstation

The ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is designed for engineers, developers, and creative professionals, combining powerful performance with a modern design to handle demanding workflows. Equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, the ThinkPad harnesses the power of AI through a built-in NPU that delivers up to 13 TOPS. Lenovo pairs this with NVIDIA’s new