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Intel has introduced its next-generation server chip, which it claims will allow data centres to operate more efficiently.
According to Intel, its Xeon 5500 processor will lead to an increase in the number of businesses using cloud computing.
"For power-starved data centres, perhaps the biggest advantage the Xeon 5500 brings is dramatically better power efficiency," said James Staten, analyst with Forrester Research.
Meanwhile, the president of Advanced Clustering Technologies (ACT) Kyle Sheumaker claimed that the biggest boost to performance came from Intel's decision to abandon its front-side bus architecture, which allows for better memory management.
According to ACT, Intel's new chip will allow memory access speeds of up to 25.6GB per second.
Hewlett Packard has already announced the launch of a new range of servers powered by the new processor.
The network equipment will top the company's high-end, high-performance workstation range and will provide customers with "compelling efficiencies", reports Network World.
Last Updated: 03/04/2009 18:00
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