Top scientist urges ambitious US exascale supercomputer plan

An international race to build an exascale supercomputer is under way, and one of the people leading it is Peter Beckman.

He spoke to Computerworld about some of the challenges ahead for exascale computing.

Source:
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9197898/Top_scientist_urges_ambitious_U.S._exascale_supercomputer_plan_

Microsoft Office vs Google Apps The Business Brawl

Google Apps may not be a true threat to Microsoft's enterprise business now, but Google's cloud-based productivity apps have forced Microsoft to tinker with Office, a key part of its business model.

Both rivals face mighty challenges in the valuable battle for Web apps in the enterprise.

Source:
http://www.cio.com/article/593149/Microsoft_Office_vs._Google_Apps_The_Business_Brawl

Superfast Bullet Trains Are Finally Coming to the US

Thanks to smart tech, ambitious planners, and boatloads of cash, superfast bullet trains are finally coming to the US.

Article contains a brief history, 5 potential areas, challenges, and technology review

Source:
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/01/ff_fasttrack/