Supercomputers

Based on a study done by the authors which served as an overview of supercomputers and their applications for an international banking group, this book covers the major hardware and applications software developments for this class of computers. The work thoroughly investigated manufacturers in the United States, Japan, Germany, and looked at research efforts worldwide. Appropriate applications areas (for example, forecasting and modeling for meteorology and economics) are discussed. Intended for the CIO, corporate managers, and investment professionals who need to know more about these powerful computers.