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Rambus Explores Future Memory Systems
Oh great, more endless lawsuits and patent infringements from Rambus ? Rambus announced it will collaborate with Microsoft researchers in the exploration of future memory requirements for quantum computing. The expertise of Rambus in high-bandwidth, power-efficient memory architectures, combined with Microsoft researchers' knowledge of advanced system and data center design will be applied to drive new technology platforms.
"Existing computer architectures are reaching limits due to the ever increasing demands of real-time data consumption, which is driving the need to explore new high-performance, energy-efficient computer systems," said Gary Bronner, vice president of Rambus Labs. "By working with Microsoft on this project, we can leverage our vast expertise in memory systems to identify new architectural models."
"We've been investing in projects that advance our understanding of quantum computing along with its applications and implementation," said Douglas Carmean, Architect, Quantum Architectures and Computation Microsoft Research. "We are focusing on exploring theoretical and experimental approaches to creating quantum computers, designing software, hardware and other elements that support our research and direction. In this process, we are engaging with partners that have critical expertise, such as Rambus, to build new types of computing platforms."
Rambus has a long history of researching and exploring emerging platforms, developing meaningful technologies with broad applicability. As part of this program, Rambus and Microsoft will pool resources to further examine potential architectures that can greatly enhance memory capabilities in various settings to improve overall system performance. Specific details of the project are confidential.
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#5207277 Posted on: 12/18/2015 12:42 PM
Can't believe rambus still exists. Well, best of luck to them, maybe they'll also partner with AMD for something new and exciting. (right)
Can't believe rambus still exists. Well, best of luck to them, maybe they'll also partner with AMD for something new and exciting. (right)
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#5207297 Posted on: 12/18/2015 01:25 PM
Hilbert hit the nail on the head with the first line. Rambus teamed up with Microsoft are just as likely to hold back progress (with lawsuits) as they are to make progress.
It sounds good that MS are teaming up with a smaller company to hopefully get some results, but deep down everyone knows this is going to cause as much harm as good.
Hilbert hit the nail on the head with the first line. Rambus teamed up with Microsoft are just as likely to hold back progress (with lawsuits) as they are to make progress.
It sounds good that MS are teaming up with a smaller company to hopefully get some results, but deep down everyone knows this is going to cause as much harm as good.
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#5207934 Posted on: 12/19/2015 06:29 PM
Any time you hear "quantum computing" just let it go in one ear and out of the other. All that *ever* is is a buzzword designed for the sensitive ears of investors with more money than brains. Neither Rambus nor Microsoft could even tell you what "quantum computing" is...because absolutely no one has even the crispy outline of an idea. It's *all* just PR nonsense. These companies are trying to justify sending millions of dollars down the quantum rat hole--so every once in awhile they'll drag the word out and dust it off to see if it will attract a few idiot investors. To date, nobody--but nobody--has designed a "quantum computer" (oxymoron) that does anything at all with even a tiny fraction of 1% reliability. They might as well be making voodoo dolls and selling them, or flipping coins, literally...
Any time you hear "quantum computing" just let it go in one ear and out of the other. All that *ever* is is a buzzword designed for the sensitive ears of investors with more money than brains. Neither Rambus nor Microsoft could even tell you what "quantum computing" is...because absolutely no one has even the crispy outline of an idea. It's *all* just PR nonsense. These companies are trying to justify sending millions of dollars down the quantum rat hole--so every once in awhile they'll drag the word out and dust it off to see if it will attract a few idiot investors. To date, nobody--but nobody--has designed a "quantum computer" (oxymoron) that does anything at all with even a tiny fraction of 1% reliability. They might as well be making voodoo dolls and selling them, or flipping coins, literally...
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At least with this we will learn which technologies won't be used in the future as nobody wants to have anything to do with Rambus - apart from Microsoft it seems. But Microsoft better watch its back: Rambus is known to stab its allies. There are few companies as obnoxiously trying to hamper PC development as Rambus.