Distributed systems are used in many applications, including social networking platforms, cloud computing and online retail. The distinctive characteristics of distributed systems make them stand ...

I work with simulation and modeling and sometimes we have to run large tasks that would take days to complete on a single computer. Currently our method of ...

His system design acumen, together with his emphasis on operational excellence, has made him a well-known figure in the distributed systems space. FIRST PUBLISHED: 12TH September 2023 ...

Pearson said Zooniverse is for "distributed human" projects, where humans do the work for the project that computers can't, like identifying the numbers and types of animals in a photograph.

Distributed computing systems use idle processor time to crunch raw data. The projects allow organisations to tap vast amounts of unused computing power for very little cost.

For Prof Horacio González-Vélez, the challenge of computational science is building systems that are not only powerful, but also adaptable and sustainable.