Interesting article on IBM's project to redesign chip architecture into the future: http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/press ... /44357.wss

IBM Announces $3 Billion Research Initiative to Tackle Chip Grand Challenges for Cloud and Big Data Systems
Scientists and engineers to push limits of silicon technology to 7 nanometers and below and create post-silicon future

Armonk, N.Y. - 10 Jul 2014: IBM today announced it is investing $3 billion over the next 5 years in two broad research and early stage development programs to push the limits of chip technology needed to meet the emerging demands of cloud computing and Big Data systems. These investments will push IBM's semiconductor innovations from today’s breakthroughs into the advanced technology leadership required for the future. Continue reading: http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/press ... /44357.wss

Interesting stuff, thanks for the link. Lots of clever cookies at IBM. Imagine the toys we'll be playing wth in 5 or 10 years time...