Digital Engineering, November 2018

Focus on Engineering Computing with edge computing and AI, HPC hyperconvergence, reviews of the HP Z2 SFF G4 and Dell Precision 7820 workstations, as well as the Dell 7920 rack-mounted workstation, and more.


Cover images courtesy of: Dell, HP, HPE, gettyimages/ValeryBrozhinsky.

Inside this issue

AI Moves to the Network’s Edge

Harnessing increased compute power to address AI applications requires storage, cloud and infrastructure planning.

The Black Box Dilemma

Trust the mesh generated by the software, or take a proactive approach?

 

Optimize Your Simulation Workflow

A variety of industry tools and platforms aim to streamline workflows to accommodate more advanced analysis and to promote
design optimization.

What Makes a Good Simulation App?

Simulation app makers weigh ease of use vs. functionality for specific use cases.

At the Crossroads: Mechanical, Software Engineering

Do mechanical engineers know enough about software to meet the demands of increasingly connected and “smart” product design?

Hyperconvergence Promises HPC Democratization

IT component centralization brings promise for AI and deep learning applications.

Workstation Review: HP Z2 Small Form Factor G4

HP introduces the world’s most powerful small form factor workstation.

Review: Dell Precision 7920 Rack-Mount (2U) Workstation

Dell packs a lot of power into its latest rack-mount workstation.

Review: Dell Precision 7820 Tower Workstation

The new Dell workstation packs dual CPUs in an innovative chassis.

Mitigating Disaster

Recovering data when the hard drive dies.
 

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