Ordinary, not-marching-in-step atomic beams are already used in precision clocks, and to etch some high-performance computer chips.

ECONOMIST: A new way has been devised to make a peculiar form of matter

Its parent company, Pioneer Corporation, is a preeminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video and computer equipment for the home, car and business markets and is celebrating 75 years of innovation in the consumer electronics industry.

ENGADGET: Pioneer announces iPhone 5 connectivity kits for AppRadio 2 and friends

Combining IBM Research's expertise in the areas of mathematical sciences, computer science and high-performance computing with the deep-power engineering and operational know-how of the participating members, the Institute will focus on five core innovation tracks to pursue joint research and where shared investments, knowledge and capabilities will benefit every member.

ENGADGET: IBM announces Smarter Energy Research Institute, aims to improve energy grids (video)

NGFWs such as those offered by Check Point, Dell SonicWALL, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks and others are extremely high-performance, turnkey appliances intended to stop threats before they reach a computer network and long before the anti-virus software on the individual computer even gets triggered.

FORBES: Next-Generation Firewalls: What Makes Them Next-Gen

Super Micro Computer, which makes servers used for high performance applications, this afternoon posted better-than-expected results for its fiscal second quarter ended December 31.

FORBES: Super Micro Computer Spikes As FY Q2 Crushes Estimates

GammaTech Computer Corporation is a leader in the design, manufacture and sales of cost-effective, high-performance mobile computing solutions throughout North America.

ENGADGET: GammaTech rugged T7Q launches at $2k and up, promptly steals your iPad's lunch money