The idea is to couple the central processing units (CPUs) cranked out by Intel and AMD, which can move nimbly from one kind of task to another, with the GPUs put out by AMD and Nvidia, which are good at grinding through vast numbers of tasks at the same time.

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If only the bigger economies in Europe could move so nimbly in the face of globalisation.

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Many view analytics as promising to transform their business and innovation processes, enabling them to move quickly, nimbly and effectively.

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