IBM is positioning itself as a 21st-century computer utility by offering supercomputing on demand. This move highlights an early shift towards utility-based high-performance computing models where resources are managed like a public service.
Now IBM offers supercomputing on demand. Pricing is unclear, but Big Blue is clearly positioning itself as the computer utility house of the 21st century.
I examine how supercomputing is outpacing Moore's Law, noting that computational power is doubling every 15 months rather than the expected 18, marking a faster trajectory for high-end hardware performance.
I observed IBM’s move into on-demand computing under Sam Palmisano, validating my prediction that tech giants would soon aggregate retail computing power for massive distributed projects, similar to early efforts by Google and Intel.
I reconsidered my pessimistic outlook on the 21st century after discovering 'A Force More Powerful.' These stories demonstrate how non-violent conflict often achieves more effective results than traditional warfare, providing a compelling model for future social change.
I explore an Economist article comparing Microsoft’s 2002 challenges to IBM’s 1982 decline. It highlights that Microsoft's ability to adapt and prosper hinges on its capacity to build trust and navigate long-term antitrust pressures.
I highlight a search showing SQL, UNIX, and Oracle as the most in-demand technical skills, followed by C and Java. It is an intriguing snapshot of the core technologies driving the job market right now.