As intelligent computing causes a positive turnaround for every sector and touches every life, it is but imperative for us to explore the technologies behind our connected future. In this issue, we learn about how high-performance computing is driving AI, scientific study, and simulation research, even as new processor architectures, higher speeds of interconnects, and a quest for efficiency brings computing into the transition period. We delve into the fast-emerging immersive technology market of AR/VR/spatial computing and digital-twins’ applications that are transforming manufacturing, healthcare, education, and human communication. Join us as we decipher new security systems to deal with the AI-centric era that will comprise intelligent threat detection, secure access using Zero Trust principles, hardware root of trust, AI agents, transparency throughout software, and how post-quantum crypto could defend systems of the coming years. Read on and enjoy!