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IBM Built Secret NSA Supercomputer in 1962 That Ran 200x Faster Than Its Peers

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In 1962, IBM developed a classified computer called Harvest for the US National Security Agency. The machine was designed to handle complex cryptographic tasks during the Cold War, operating at speeds 200 times faster than comparable computers of its era. Harvest remained in service for fourteen years, making it a critical intelligence asset over an extended period. The project was kept secret, reflecting the sensitive nature of Cold War-era signals intelligence operations. The computer's operational life ultimately came to an end due to the failure of a worn mechanical component.

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