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NVIDIA's NVLink Fusion: True Innovation or Strategic Lock-in?

From Silicon to Token
The world of large‑language‑model inference moves fast. Meta’s Llama 4 and DeepSeek's range of models turns yesterday’s “good enough” hardware into today’s bottleneck, so picking the right platform is more strategic than ever. I compared eight options that keep popping up in various engineering and sales conversations, including consumer RTX GPUs, Apple Silicon, NVIDIA’s H‑series, Groq’s purpose‑built LPU, Cerebras’ wafer‑scale engine, and turnkey DGX workstations. Each proves valuable in th
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Operational Excellence; what's a 'CoE'?

Know your (tech) exec
Let's face it, technology isn't just a small piece of the business puzzle anymore; it's a potential game-changer that can make or break a company. Enter the dynamic duo of the tech world: the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Whilst these two roles can be very similar, they're actually quite different beasts, each playing a unique role in shaping how businesses navigate and thrive in the digital age. Whether you're a startup seeking to lay a strong tech fo

Oils STILL ain't Oils
In this article, we explore the world of immersion fluids used in cooling systems. Optimal performance, heat transfer efficiency, and system longevity hinge upon the selection of the most suitable immersion fluid. Attributes like high thermal conductivity, low viscosity, and exceptional dielectric properties are non-negotiable in ensuring effective heat removal. As discussed in a previous article (Oils ain't Oils | LinkedIn), there are two methods in deploying immersion cooling, being single-