Just as dual-core processor technology is making its way into mainstream enterprise IT environments, AMD, Intel and Sun Microsystems are pushing for even more processor cores. Quad-core processing is on the way. The market is ready for this cutting-edge technology, though, thanks to IT architectures, servers and applications that are already parallel and multithreaded. In fact, parallel applications are the first target for quad-core, said Appro Director of Sales Anthony Kenisky.
Gauging Quad-Core’s Effect on the Enterprise
Posted by: Jay Lyman October 13, 2006 04:00 AMJust as dual-core processor technology is making its way into mainstream enterprise IT environments, AMD, Intel and Sun Microsystems are pushing for even more processor cores. Quad-core processing is on the way. The market is ready for this cutting-edge technology, though, thanks to IT architectures, servers and applications that are already parallel and multithreaded. In fact, parallel applications are the first target for quad-core, said Appro Director of Sales Anthony Kenisky.