How supercomputers found their industrial mojo - the evolution of high performance computing

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Previously, supercomputers were the preserve of scientists and the military. Industrial use cases are gaining traction now. But in a sense, all computers are supercomputers. Today we will take a look at how this area has developed and what the future holds for us.





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