grid computing the concurrent application of the processing and data storage resources of many computers in a network to a single problem. It also can be used for load balancing as well as high availability by employing multiple computers—typically personal computers and workstations—that are remote from one another, multiple data storage devices, and redundant network connections. Grid computing requires the use of parallel processing software that can divide a program among as many as several thousand computers and restructure the results into a single solution of the problem. Primarily for security reasons, grid computing is typically restricted to multiple computers within the same enterprise.
Grid computing evolved from the parallel processing systems of the 1970s, the large-scale cluster computing systems of the 1980s, and the distributed processing systems of the 1990s, and is often referred to by these names. Grid computing can make a more cost-effective use of computer resources, can be applied to solve problems that require large amounts of computing power, and may be the forerunner of pervasive computing—computer applications that pervade our environment without our being aware of their presence.
Bibliography: See A. S. Tanenbaum and M. van Steen, Distributed Systems (2001); F. Berman, G. Fox, and A. J. G. Hey, Grid Computing (2003); A. Abbas, Grid Computing (2003).
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Grid computing on look out for new worlds to conquer
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 1/14/2003; 733 words;
Grid computing on look out for new worlds ... and more recently known as grid computing or computing on demand, the concept of ... clusters that pull unused computing capacity as needed to do ... It's named for the electric grid, where electricity is drawn ... Although it may seem ...
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Harnessing power of grid computing
New Straits Times; 9/26/2002; Subashini Selvaratnam; 697 words;
Harnessing power of grid computing Byline: Subashini Selvaratnam ... support for an initiative known as grid computing, which brings the power of supercomputing ... The computer giant believes that grid computing is the next evolutionary wave ...
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Grid and bear it.(grid computing)
Electronic Business; 11/1/2001; Roberts, Bill; 959 words;
... moves suggest momentum for grid computing Grid computing--a strategy currently used ... accelerate commercial adoption of grid computing, says Mike Neuenschwander ... technical computing one day. Grid computing has been used since the early ...
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True grid: a look at what parts of grid computing are ready for prime time implementation and what parts are definitely not. (Strategic Outlook).
Internet World; 6/1/2002; Zipperer, John; 1605 words;
... easier. That's the promise of grid computing, and that's what Cognigen Corp ... perfect example of the state of grid computing today. Grid became popularized ... big players in the commercial grid computing field should not surprise anyone ...
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Grid computing push
New Straits Times; 8/19/2004; Chandra Devi; 885 words;
... Devi New Straits Times 08-19-2004 Grid computing push Byline: Chandra Devi Edition ... THE acceptance and adoption of grid computing, touted to be the next generation ... Roundtable Discussion entitled Grid Computing: Should All Enterprises Consider ...
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The Grid: High-Performance Computing On-Demand
The Scientist; 12/1/2003; Hunter, Philip; 2099 words;
... bring supercomputing to the mosses Grid computing is hot these days. With high-profile ... out supercomputing prices. The Grid Computing Info Centre defines a grid as ... the country's public rollout of grid computing. "When you've got huge numbers ...
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Oracle counting on grid computing
New Straits Times; 9/11/2003; Ferina Manecksha; 676 words;
00-00-0000 Oracle counting on grid computing Byline: Ferina Manecksha Edition ... unveiled details of its long- awaited grid computing strategy which the company is ... four years on grid capabilities. Grid computing, he added, is a steady march towards ...
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Building highly secure, reliable grids: grid computing is an emerging technology that will one day deliver compute power as a utility service.(High Performance Technical Computing)
Scientific Computing & Instrumentation; 10/1/2003; Mandyam, Sri; 2062 words;
Recently, grid computing has gained a lot of attention due ... utilization and reduce capital expenditures. Grid computing is a strategy to deliver compute power ... increased throughput, As a technology, grid computing may be applied to applications in ...
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Optimising resources with grid computing
New Straits Times; 6/10/2004; David Scott; 822 words;
... 06-10-2004 Optimising resources with grid computing Byline: David Scott Edition: Computimes ... to take on a new significance. Grid computing technology offers a significant ... or GIZ@NUS, is a testbed for grid computing pilot projects. This is part of ...
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GRID COMPUTING TO GO BEYOND ENTERPRISE
The Manila Times; 5/22/2006; Garcia, Jing; 579 words;
... The series, with the theme on Grid Computing, catered primarily to interested ... government recognized the potential of grid computing as an important enabler of new ... utility computing," Lim added. Grid computing is the pooling of IT resources ...
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Industry can count on grid computing.(Economic Outlook)(Robert Cohen)(Interview)
Business North Carolina; 3/1/2004; 903 words;
The adoption of grid computing by North Carolina businesses could ... spurred to by the North Carolina Grid Computing Initiative, a joint venture of the ... Strategy Institute. BNC: What is grid computing? Cohen: A grid basically links computers ...
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Leveraging grid computing
New Straits Times; 9/2/2004; Cynthia Peterson; 607 words;
... Straits Times 09-02-2004 Leveraging grid computing Byline: Cynthia Peterson Edition ... urged to be part of an ongoing grid computing initiative by developing more ... applications that take advantage of the grid computing architecture. The project is being ...
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Oracle focuses on grid computing
New Straits Times; 10/23/2003; Cynthia Peterson; 462 words;
... 23-2003 Oracle focuses on grid computing Byline: Cynthia Peterson Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: News & Analysis GRID computing is a hot topic these days ... which aims to drive utility computing, will open up. Oracle's focus ... Manager 10g, it forms Oracle Grid ...
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Industry can count on grid computing
Business, North Carolina; 3/1/2004; Anonymous; 833 words;
The adoption of grid computing by North Carolina businesses could ... spurred to by the North Carolina Grid Computing Initiative, a joint venture of the ... Strategy Institute. BNC: What is grid computing? Cohen: A grid basically links computers ...
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Grid Computing: Dispersing Power Across the Enterprise: The pooling of computer power into a flexible architecture enables banks to shift resources where and when they're needed most. The upside: lower costs, business agility.
US Banker; 11/1/2003; Krebsbach, Karen; 1676 words;
... Bangkok or Baltimore. Say hello to grid computing, the new It concept sweeping the ... spend $4.89 billion by 2008 on grid computing components. Although the technology ... on in the financial industry. Grid computing is the pooling of computer power ...
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