Re: GPU-based Compute Cloud

It was not part of the cloud computing initiative, but Platform
Computing worked with IBM to run Symphony grid middleware on CELL-BEs.
Refer to their press release - (http://www.platform.com/press-releases/
2008/platform-computing-launches-financial-services).
I see Multi-core/GPU based parallel computing framework, e.g.
RapidMind recently grabbing attentions from financial companies that
frequently implement embarrasingly parallel applications. It's
interesting me to compare it against grid/cloud based distributed
computing, e.g. DataSynapse or Platform, in terms of cost-
effectiveness and parallel efficiency.
Anyhow, rather than competition, there are more collaboration between
the two types of groups.

- Y

On Jun 12, 12:21 am, Alan Ho <karlu...@yahoo.ca> wrote:
> Disclaimer : rumours below
>
> I've heard some rumour of a startup company in stealth mode in boulder doing exactly that. I'd expect that IBM may combine its cell processor and upcoming Blue Cloud initiaves at some point too.
>
> Why stop at graphics processors ? Another rumour is that a quantum computing company may offer its services through a cloud initiative too - makes sense since it takes near kelvin temperatures to operate quantum computer :)
>
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