The Ultimate Guide to High Performance Computing
A curated Canadian 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.
Canadian High Performance Computing News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Zoho launches Nathu La server to boost tech sovereignty
Lower power use and total cost of ownership are central to Zoho's new server, aimed at cutting AI inference costs and tightening data control.
CoolIT unveils first 15kW coldplate for AI cooling
The design targets hotter GPUs and AI accelerators as data centres struggle to pack more processors into tighter server racks.
Telehouse Canada adds direct liquid cooling in Toronto
AI customers in Toronto will gain higher rack densities as Telehouse's new liquid cooling setup cuts energy use and recovers waste heat.
Bell expands BUZZ HPC AI data centre deal in Merritt
The 6.5 MW expansion will give Canadian customers more sovereign AI compute as demand for domestic data residency grows.
Canada's AI push hinges on data centres & clean power
Canada must treat data centres as core infrastructure in 2026 to turn AI strategy into secure, low‑carbon growth for communities.
Nokia & Hypertec power new Nibi supercomputer in Canada
Nokia and Hypertec have switched on the Nibi supercomputer at Waterloo, expanding SHARCNET's AI and HPC capacity for researchers.
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Research and market analysis connected to High Performance Computing
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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.
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.
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Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent High Performance Computing News
Nokia and Hypertec power new Nibi AI supercomputer
Nokia and Hypertec have deployed the Nibi AI supercomputer at the University of Waterloo, boosting SHARCNET research capacity across Canada.
CANARIE: The network behind Canada's scientific breakthroughs
A little-known research network, built before the cloud, now underpins Canada's AI, biotech and climate science - but its future is uncertain.
Accenture: Sovereign AI interest surges within Canada
Canadian firms eye sovereign AI to boost data control, innovation, and national security, with 87% seeing significant value in these homegrown systems.
Data centre generator market set for steady growth
Backup power demand is set to lift spending as operators add generators to shield data centres from outages and grid instability.
Lotus Microsystems launches AI data centre power module
AI server operators could cut heat and power losses as Lotus Microsystems' module targets denser racks and faster load response.
CIQ expands Fuzzball across five clouds & on-premises
Users can now route AI and HPC jobs across five clouds and on-premises through one workflow, cutting rebuilds and manual reconfiguration.
Record semiconductor equipment billings rise 14% on AI
Investment in chipmaking tools hit a record USD $36.55 billion in the first quarter as AI demand kept factories expanding.
Zoho launches in-house Nathu La server to cut costs
The in-house platform is meant to lower AI inference bills by 20-30% and trim data-centre power use as Zoho tightens control over its stack.
CIQ expands Fuzzball to span five clouds & on-prem
The update lets AI and HPC teams move workloads across five clouds and on-premises, cutting duplication and simplifying GPU access.
Supermicro unveils blueprints for giant AI data centres
AI operators face a standardised route to megascale sites as Supermicro bundles cooling, power and networking for deployments from 5MW to 1GW.
TSMC uses Nvidia AI to boost chip factory efficiency
Chipmakers face higher costs and slower production as TSMC deploys Nvidia AI across lithography, inspection and fab scheduling.
Dow launches coolant care network for data centres
The service aims to ease maintenance and fault diagnosis as AI-driven data centres increasingly rely on direct-to-chip liquid cooling.
Güntner launches data centre cooling division with JAEGGI
The new unit gives operators a single point of contact for cooling systems as demand for artificial intelligence and cloud sites strains energy and water use.
Dell says data is the differentiator in the age of agentic AI
AI will only set firms apart if they can harness trusted proprietary data, Dell said as it unveiled new tools and partnerships.
Dell expands AI Factory with NVIDIA for enterprise use
Enterprises can now run more AI projects on their own infrastructure as Dell adds data tools, racks and partner software to its NVIDIA tie-up.
Skeleton raises €33m ahead of US IPO plans in 2027
Rising power constraints at AI data centres are driving demand for Skeleton’s storage systems as it gears up for a US listing in 2027.
IREN signs GBP £3.4 billion AI cloud deal with NVIDIA
The miner-to-cloud shift gained momentum as IREN boosted contracted AI revenue and set out a wider 5GW expansion with NVIDIA.
Cognizant named Aston Martin F1 Global AI Services partner
The deal should help Aston Martin turn race data into quicker decisions and better fan management as AI becomes central to its operations.
Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
Customers in telecoms, vehicles and healthcare could gain faster, lower-power AI processing as the photonic system moves to order.
SiTime touts precision timing to cut AI data centre energy
Against a backdrop of surging AI power demand, the chipmaker says tighter synchronisation can curb wasted energy and lift data centre efficiency.