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Azure bets on AMD Helios open-standard rack to break Nvidia infrastructure lock-in

AMD Helios Azure deployment challenges Nvidia's NVLink monopoly: Microsoft committed to AMD's open-standard rack-scale AI ...
PCMag

These 4 DIY Builds Blow Away Valve's Steam Machine, and One Saves You $150

Valve's long-awaited Steam Machine is finally here, but it's not as affordable as anyone had hoped. I've pieced together ...
Windows Report

Microsoft Expands Azure AI Infrastructure With AMD Helios and EPYC Processors

Microsoft is expanding Azure AI with AMD's latest Helios platform, EPYC CPUs, and new virtual machines for AI and HPC ...

Virtual power plants rise to tackle data center challenge

A wave of tech partnerships and state programs show how virtual power plants are becoming key suppliers of peak-load power to ...
Redmondmag.com

Why Azure SQL Database Hyperscale Is Not Just for Massive Workloads

Hyperscale combines strong write performance, flexible storage and fast replica creation for databases of nearly any size.

Microsoft will use AMD’s AI-optimized Helios racks in Azure

Microsoft Corp. will use Advanced Micro Devices Inc.’s upcoming Helios rack design to power some Azure services. The cloud ...
PC World

Valve’s Steam Machine is pricey. I built a DIY rival for $150 less

PCWorld demonstrates building a DIY gaming PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and 8GB graphics card for $887.52, compared to Valve’s $1,049 Steam Machine. The custom build offers superior upgradeability with ...