The free encyclopedia "Wikipedia" has announced a special website for mobile devices. To access the site, mobile phone users is to open a Web browser and click on a link http://mobile.wikipedia.org/.
The user interface of the site is very simple and perfectly suited for mobile devices. Mobile version of Wikipedia is available in several languages.
Thursday, 23 June 2011
Sprint Launches BlackBerry Curve 8350i
Responding to the requests of Nextel Direct Connect customers, Sprint today launched the BlackBerry Curve™ 8350i smartphone. Developed by Research In Motion (RIM) , the new BlackBerry Curve 8350i is the most advanced push-to-talk BlackBerry smartphone ever.
The BlackBerry Curve 8350i smartphone utilizes iDEN technology on the Nextel National Network. It offers Nextel Direct Connect, the only national push-to-talk service in the industry to offer sub-second call set up to the world’s largest push-to-talk community with millions of users.
The BlackBerry Curve 8350i is the first push-to-talk BlackBerry smartphone to offer:
Built-in Wi-Fi® support, allowing customers to browse the Internet and download email attachments quickly and easily wherever they have Wi-Fi access, and they can also send and receive emails or browse the Internet while talking on the phone.
Group Connect, enabling customers to instantly set up group conversations with up to 20 participants.
Additionally, the BlackBerry Curve 8350i smartphone supports:
Integrated business solutions, including a large selection of GPS-enabled solutions and access to thousands of other third-party mobile applications for jobs such as dispatch operations and fleet and workforce management.
International Direct Connect, which enables instant connections between the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru.
Talkgroup, which connects groups of up to 200 people at once within the same local market and in the same fleet.
The BlackBerry Curve 8350i smartphone utilizes iDEN technology on the Nextel National Network. It offers Nextel Direct Connect, the only national push-to-talk service in the industry to offer sub-second call set up to the world’s largest push-to-talk community with millions of users.
The BlackBerry Curve 8350i is the first push-to-talk BlackBerry smartphone to offer:
Built-in Wi-Fi® support, allowing customers to browse the Internet and download email attachments quickly and easily wherever they have Wi-Fi access, and they can also send and receive emails or browse the Internet while talking on the phone.
Group Connect, enabling customers to instantly set up group conversations with up to 20 participants.
Additionally, the BlackBerry Curve 8350i smartphone supports:
Integrated business solutions, including a large selection of GPS-enabled solutions and access to thousands of other third-party mobile applications for jobs such as dispatch operations and fleet and workforce management.
International Direct Connect, which enables instant connections between the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru.
Talkgroup, which connects groups of up to 200 people at once within the same local market and in the same fleet.
Samsung occupies the Top Slot in the Colour Monitor
Digital technology leader, Samsung India continues to lead the Colour Monitor market in India for the third consecutive quarter of the Year 2008, as per IDC data released for the Quarter. Samsung, which is a key player in the Open market, retained its top position by leading the CDT and the LCD Monitor segments in the Non Bundled or the Open market, both in quantity and value. Samsung leads the open market for LCD Monitors with a 25.1% volume market share and 25.7% value market share, while in the case of CDT Monitors, it leads with a 22.3% volume market share and 24.1% value market share for Q3, 2008. Samsung, therefore, leads the total colour monitor market (bundled and non bundled) with a 16.0% volume market share. Samsung has retained its top position in spite of the fact that the Company does not operate in the bundled PC space.
“Our differentiated product line up coupled with our efforts to expand our reach in the Indian market this Year, have helped us retain our dominance in the Indian market”, states Mr. Ranjit Yadav, Director-IT, Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd. Samsung also has a 16% global market share in LCD Monitors and has maintained the top position for five straight quarters, as per IDC data released recently.
“Our differentiated product line up coupled with our efforts to expand our reach in the Indian market this Year, have helped us retain our dominance in the Indian market”, states Mr. Ranjit Yadav, Director-IT, Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd. Samsung also has a 16% global market share in LCD Monitors and has maintained the top position for five straight quarters, as per IDC data released recently.
Hard Drives Netbook at half price from mid-2009
Seagate, Western Digital and Hitachi work on new models of hard drives at low prices for netBook. According to sources in the Asian magazine DigiTimes, the price of hard drives could be reduced by half by the second half of 2009.
The hard disk is the most expensive component of economic ultra-portable, assemblers of such machines would effectively pressure on manufacturers of hard drives. While a processor, a slab LCD or battery costs fall 20 and $ 25, a hard drive costs 40 to 45 dollars. They are therefore a priority for assemblers Netbook.
Manufacturers of hard drives are reducing production costs by focusing on the controllers on the magnetic platters or heads reading / writing. Hope in any case it will not cutbacks. Hard disks and a single 80 GB could see the day first, followed by models 100 and 120 GB Finally it seems enough to put pressure on manufacturers to get great discounts.
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The hard disk is the most expensive component of economic ultra-portable, assemblers of such machines would effectively pressure on manufacturers of hard drives. While a processor, a slab LCD or battery costs fall 20 and $ 25, a hard drive costs 40 to 45 dollars. They are therefore a priority for assemblers Netbook.
Manufacturers of hard drives are reducing production costs by focusing on the controllers on the magnetic platters or heads reading / writing. Hope in any case it will not cutbacks. Hard disks and a single 80 GB could see the day first, followed by models 100 and 120 GB Finally it seems enough to put pressure on manufacturers to get great discounts.
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AdAware Developer Launches Avira-Based
In terms of Internet security, Ad-Aware by Lavasoft is a must to erase any traces of spyware on the machine. Yesterday, the Swedish publisher unveiled its anti-virus.
Called Helix, the software offers protection against viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware as well as advanced technology to uninstall the rookits. Like a software virus traditional threat is detected when it is put into quarantine for a removal later. Helix can also scan emails (POP and SMTP), the IM clients or the content of websites, a new threat affecting between 2.5% and 4% of all web pages. Moreover, with Helix, Lavasoft promises an optimized scan machine that uses little system resources.
Jason King, CEO of Lavasoft said: "The first objective of Lavasoft is and will always protect the privacy of its users through high-quality solutions [...] For years, our customers are asking us protection against viruses. We recently answered this call by integrating our anti-virus software in the flagship anti-spyware, Ad-Aware. For those who want a single security tool rather than a full suite, we therefore provide a solution anti-virus application.
Called Helix, the software offers protection against viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware as well as advanced technology to uninstall the rookits. Like a software virus traditional threat is detected when it is put into quarantine for a removal later. Helix can also scan emails (POP and SMTP), the IM clients or the content of websites, a new threat affecting between 2.5% and 4% of all web pages. Moreover, with Helix, Lavasoft promises an optimized scan machine that uses little system resources.
Jason King, CEO of Lavasoft said: "The first objective of Lavasoft is and will always protect the privacy of its users through high-quality solutions [...] For years, our customers are asking us protection against viruses. We recently answered this call by integrating our anti-virus software in the flagship anti-spyware, Ad-Aware. For those who want a single security tool rather than a full suite, we therefore provide a solution anti-virus application.
Ericsson and Intel Collaborate on Notebook
Ericsson has announced that it is collaborating with Intel Corp. to ensure that Ericsson's Mobile Broadband Modules are interoperable with Intel Anti-Theft PC Protection Technology for notebooks to offer a secure and reliable anti-theft solution for mobile broadband users.
Through this collaboration between Ericsson and Intel, a theft management service residing in the network can send a message via SMS to the mobile broadband module inside the notebook, which securely transfers the message to Intel's Anti-Theft function inside the processor platform, which takes appropriate actions, such as completely locking the computer, making it unusable. When the notebook is located and recovered, an unlock message can be sent to the notebook that makes the data accessible again.
The solution builds on Ericsson's Mobile Broadband Modules, which are tightly integrated in and optimized for notebooks, and Intel's Anti-Theft PC Protection technology, which can lock a stolen or lost notebook. Intel Anti-Theft Technology provides an intelligent mechanism built into the platform that detects potential theft situations and responds according to IT policies. Anti-Theft PC Protection technology can be programmed to respond to repeated login failures and expiration of a timer that requires regularly scheduled connection to a central server.
When a loss or theft is detected, Intel Anti-Theft PC Protection technology can lock the laptop, rendering it useless, by blocking the boot process, and when working in conjunction with third-party encryption hardware or software can protect data by deleting cryptographic keys or similar essential code for decryption.
Through this collaboration between Ericsson and Intel, a theft management service residing in the network can send a message via SMS to the mobile broadband module inside the notebook, which securely transfers the message to Intel's Anti-Theft function inside the processor platform, which takes appropriate actions, such as completely locking the computer, making it unusable. When the notebook is located and recovered, an unlock message can be sent to the notebook that makes the data accessible again.
The solution builds on Ericsson's Mobile Broadband Modules, which are tightly integrated in and optimized for notebooks, and Intel's Anti-Theft PC Protection technology, which can lock a stolen or lost notebook. Intel Anti-Theft Technology provides an intelligent mechanism built into the platform that detects potential theft situations and responds according to IT policies. Anti-Theft PC Protection technology can be programmed to respond to repeated login failures and expiration of a timer that requires regularly scheduled connection to a central server.
When a loss or theft is detected, Intel Anti-Theft PC Protection technology can lock the laptop, rendering it useless, by blocking the boot process, and when working in conjunction with third-party encryption hardware or software can protect data by deleting cryptographic keys or similar essential code for decryption.
Adobe publishes results in line with expectations
Adobe, developer of software for creating the range of Creative Suite, is resistant to the slowdown in the economy, in which the field of creation is a particularly sensitive (field of advertising in particular), by presenting results in line with expectations. Its action has also increased outside meeting following the publication of the results of 2008 yesterday evening, climbing to 24.71 dollars after closing at 22.32 dollars.
The company recorded income records on the performance of the year 2008, ended Nov. 28, up 13% according to plan, amounted to 3580 billion, compared to 3158 billion dollars this year 2007. Consolidated net income amounted to 871.8 million in 2008 against 723.8 million in 2007, earnings per share of 1.59 dollars.
Shantanu Narayen, president and CEO of Adobe, welcomed the results and to this record, adding they are "confident to emerge even stronger from the current recession", without specifying how they would achieve neither predict new software, while Creative Suite 4 out recently is still good times ahead. The company expects to earn 800 to $ 850 million in first quarter 2009.
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The company recorded income records on the performance of the year 2008, ended Nov. 28, up 13% according to plan, amounted to 3580 billion, compared to 3158 billion dollars this year 2007. Consolidated net income amounted to 871.8 million in 2008 against 723.8 million in 2007, earnings per share of 1.59 dollars.
Shantanu Narayen, president and CEO of Adobe, welcomed the results and to this record, adding they are "confident to emerge even stronger from the current recession", without specifying how they would achieve neither predict new software, while Creative Suite 4 out recently is still good times ahead. The company expects to earn 800 to $ 850 million in first quarter 2009.
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Huawei joins Open Handset Alliance and plans
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions worldwide, announced its entry into the Open Handset Alliance and its plan to launch smart phones based on the Android platform next year.
The Android platform is designed to define specifications for universal mobile phones and to provide allied vendors with one application architecture that contains a whole set of software stacks. Supporting the Android platform, members of the Alliance promote an integrated mobile software stack that incorporates the operating system, middleware, user-friendly interfaces, and applications. Huawei has established strategic partnerships with most of the Alliance’s members, including China Mobile, Telefónica, and T-Mobile.
From 2007 to 2011, smart phone shipments worldwide are expected to increase at an average annual growth rate of 37.7%. By 2011, shipments are expected to climb to over 400 million units from just 110 million in 2007. Smart phones are expected to account for 24.2% of the global mobile phone market by 2011, and this figure is set to exceed 30% by 2012. According to industry analysts, mobile devices are becoming increasingly crucial for people’s daily communication needs, and mobile phones will continue to incorporate a variety of features with more compelling services. Android’s commercial use will reshape the mobile operating system market and Huawei’s rapid response to this trend positions it well for the future market.
The Android platform is designed to define specifications for universal mobile phones and to provide allied vendors with one application architecture that contains a whole set of software stacks. Supporting the Android platform, members of the Alliance promote an integrated mobile software stack that incorporates the operating system, middleware, user-friendly interfaces, and applications. Huawei has established strategic partnerships with most of the Alliance’s members, including China Mobile, Telefónica, and T-Mobile.
From 2007 to 2011, smart phone shipments worldwide are expected to increase at an average annual growth rate of 37.7%. By 2011, shipments are expected to climb to over 400 million units from just 110 million in 2007. Smart phones are expected to account for 24.2% of the global mobile phone market by 2011, and this figure is set to exceed 30% by 2012. According to industry analysts, mobile devices are becoming increasingly crucial for people’s daily communication needs, and mobile phones will continue to incorporate a variety of features with more compelling services. Android’s commercial use will reshape the mobile operating system market and Huawei’s rapid response to this trend positions it well for the future market.
Internet Explorer 8 soon going to be pre-final
The second beta of Internet Explorer was unveiled in the United States in August 2008. Four months later, Microsoft is about to launch a pre-final (release candidate) browser. Indeed, interviewed by the magazine Eweek, Dean Hachamovitch, product manager at Micrososoft saying: "If I had to think of a cutline then I would say: 'developers, start your engines!".
Mr. Hachamovitch regretted that some elements present in Internet Explorer do not receive much promotion: "IE8 integrates these superb development tools directly into the browser. The development kit Internet Explorer 8 allows you to edit a site on the fly directly from the browser by activating or deactivating certain elements of its source code.
Also, with this new browser, the Redmond firm promises better support for web standards. Indeed, the product manager said: "Microsoft has performed tests in 2500 with the W3C validator to ensure good compatibility with CSS 2.1, and the RC1 we conduct new 1000".
Certainly, with a market share of 69.77%, Internet Explorer heavily dominates the browser market but the alternative products such Firefox, Opera, Safari or Chrome attract each day a little more users. IE8 change does it give? Not sure, because Ben Galbraith, one of the co-directors of the laboratory of the Mozilla developers Eweek explains that the big "disappointment is the JavaScript engine [...] Firefox, Safari, Chrome, each displays a [...] best JavaScript engine IE8 will have little improvement in terms of speed. "
Mr. Hachamovitch regretted that some elements present in Internet Explorer do not receive much promotion: "IE8 integrates these superb development tools directly into the browser. The development kit Internet Explorer 8 allows you to edit a site on the fly directly from the browser by activating or deactivating certain elements of its source code.
Also, with this new browser, the Redmond firm promises better support for web standards. Indeed, the product manager said: "Microsoft has performed tests in 2500 with the W3C validator to ensure good compatibility with CSS 2.1, and the RC1 we conduct new 1000".
Certainly, with a market share of 69.77%, Internet Explorer heavily dominates the browser market but the alternative products such Firefox, Opera, Safari or Chrome attract each day a little more users. IE8 change does it give? Not sure, because Ben Galbraith, one of the co-directors of the laboratory of the Mozilla developers Eweek explains that the big "disappointment is the JavaScript engine [...] Firefox, Safari, Chrome, each displays a [...] best JavaScript engine IE8 will have little improvement in terms of speed. "
Fujitsu First to Integrate Microsoft Office
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced the integration of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 with the entire line of Fujitsu scanners, ranging from workgroup to production-level with the KnowledgeLake Connect technology. The enterprise content management (ECM) software by KnowledgeLake allows any desktop connected to a Fujitsu scanner to tightly integrate with Office SharePoint Server 2007, unlocking the value of existing infrastructure investments and creating a more efficient work environment.
Office SharePoint Server 2007 is a reliable, scalable, easy-to-deploy and manage platform for developing customized business solutions, including solutions in collaboration, portal, search, ECM and business intelligence. With the Office SharePoint Server 2007 platform, you can more easily tie together disconnected islands of data, integrate technology with business processes, target and personalize information for groups and individual users, creating a more productive and effective work environment. The strategic partnership between KnowledgeLake and Fujitsu allows users to make the most of their Office SharePoint Server 2007 investment with an integrated, configurable suite of software that taps into the increased power of an ECM solution. In addition, KnowledgeLake has a unique capture technology specific to Office SharePoint Server 2007 and, when coupled with Fujitsu scanners, brings a great opportunity to users looking to initiate an ECM solution.
Office SharePoint Server 2007 is a reliable, scalable, easy-to-deploy and manage platform for developing customized business solutions, including solutions in collaboration, portal, search, ECM and business intelligence. With the Office SharePoint Server 2007 platform, you can more easily tie together disconnected islands of data, integrate technology with business processes, target and personalize information for groups and individual users, creating a more productive and effective work environment. The strategic partnership between KnowledgeLake and Fujitsu allows users to make the most of their Office SharePoint Server 2007 investment with an integrated, configurable suite of software that taps into the increased power of an ECM solution. In addition, KnowledgeLake has a unique capture technology specific to Office SharePoint Server 2007 and, when coupled with Fujitsu scanners, brings a great opportunity to users looking to initiate an ECM solution.
Palm Opens Apps Store Online
After Apple and Google, the company Palm announce an online store selling applications. To date store offers about 5,000 programs (1000 of them - free of charge) for communicators working in the operating systems, Palm OS and Microsoft Windows Mobile.
“The Software Store has gone mobile,” the digital assistant and smartphone manufacturer, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, says. “Browse and download over 5,000 apps & games right from your Palm device. Plus, there are over 1,000 free apps to choose from. The mobile software store supports over 25 Palm devices, from the Centro to the Treo Pro.”
Users receive a 25% discount on the original price of their first downloaded item, whether it's a game, or an application they grab. The only requirement is to enter a coupon code (SHOPMOBILE) at checkout.
The contents of the shop is divided into categories, with free programs available in a separate section. On Windows Mobile and Palm OS shop looks the same. Palm partner in building the store was made by the company Pocket Gear. The company has about 50,000 applications in its own online store. However, "thanks to" cooperate profit from sales is divided in proportion 50/50 between the developer and other parties involved. By comparison, Apple and Google have established developers share of 70%, and RIM, announced soon launch its own store - even all of 80%.
“The Software Store has gone mobile,” the digital assistant and smartphone manufacturer, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, says. “Browse and download over 5,000 apps & games right from your Palm device. Plus, there are over 1,000 free apps to choose from. The mobile software store supports over 25 Palm devices, from the Centro to the Treo Pro.”
Users receive a 25% discount on the original price of their first downloaded item, whether it's a game, or an application they grab. The only requirement is to enter a coupon code (SHOPMOBILE) at checkout.
The contents of the shop is divided into categories, with free programs available in a separate section. On Windows Mobile and Palm OS shop looks the same. Palm partner in building the store was made by the company Pocket Gear. The company has about 50,000 applications in its own online store. However, "thanks to" cooperate profit from sales is divided in proportion 50/50 between the developer and other parties involved. By comparison, Apple and Google have established developers share of 70%, and RIM, announced soon launch its own store - even all of 80%.
First iPhone Spy Application Released
Retina-X Studios, LLC, announced today the immediate availability of Mobile Spy for the Apple iPhone. Using this groundbreaking iPhone technology, users can silently monitor incoming and outgoing text messages (SMS) and call information of children or employees -- even if activity logs are erased. Mobile Spy had already been available for Windows Mobile and Symbian OS smartphones. The new version for the iPhone is now on the market.
Mobile Spy runs in total stealth mode and no mentions of the program are shown inside the iPhone. After the software is set up on the phone, it silently records the entire text of all SMS text messages along with the associated phone number. The software also records inbound and outbound call information with duration of the call. Immediately after activities are logged, they are silently uploaded to the user's private online account. Accounts can be checked online from any web browser without needing further access to the phone.
"Mobile Spy is a priceless piece of software. After having some doubts about honesty, this really helped set the record straight and confirmed my suspicions," says Derrick, a Mobile Spy user. Retina-X Studios CEO James Johns states, "The iPhone has quickly become the most dominant smartphone all over the world. Before now there was no method to monitor activities of children or employees on the iPhone. Being the first to develop this technology, we will continue expanding with new features for this tool including GPS location tracking and email logging."
Mobile Spy runs in total stealth mode and no mentions of the program are shown inside the iPhone. After the software is set up on the phone, it silently records the entire text of all SMS text messages along with the associated phone number. The software also records inbound and outbound call information with duration of the call. Immediately after activities are logged, they are silently uploaded to the user's private online account. Accounts can be checked online from any web browser without needing further access to the phone.
"Mobile Spy is a priceless piece of software. After having some doubts about honesty, this really helped set the record straight and confirmed my suspicions," says Derrick, a Mobile Spy user. Retina-X Studios CEO James Johns states, "The iPhone has quickly become the most dominant smartphone all over the world. Before now there was no method to monitor activities of children or employees on the iPhone. Being the first to develop this technology, we will continue expanding with new features for this tool including GPS location tracking and email logging."
Packard Bell launches new desktop iPower X2
Packard Bell launches new desktop iPower X2 led to the segment of the gaming
Packard Bell markets the new desktop iPower X2. This is a computer designed to meet the needs of the most demanding gamers, both in terms of its design and in its performance multimedia. With the launch of this team, the company takes a new step forward in its strategic policy of betting choice in this market segment, with excellent prospects for the future as they show different analysts.
The iPower X2 is a team that ensures the highest performance multimedia, which may require a gamer. There processors Quad9300 Intel Core 2 and incorporates two NVIDIA Geforce 9600GS card with 768 MB dedicated technology-based SLI (scalable bonding interface or "scalable link interface") which consists of the union of two graphics cards to double the graphics performance of the system SLI as a technology enables two graphics vídeotarjetas in a single PC (it is technically impossible to have the same performance with a single graphics card).
Packard Bell markets the new desktop iPower X2. This is a computer designed to meet the needs of the most demanding gamers, both in terms of its design and in its performance multimedia. With the launch of this team, the company takes a new step forward in its strategic policy of betting choice in this market segment, with excellent prospects for the future as they show different analysts.
The iPower X2 is a team that ensures the highest performance multimedia, which may require a gamer. There processors Quad9300 Intel Core 2 and incorporates two NVIDIA Geforce 9600GS card with 768 MB dedicated technology-based SLI (scalable bonding interface or "scalable link interface") which consists of the union of two graphics cards to double the graphics performance of the system SLI as a technology enables two graphics vídeotarjetas in a single PC (it is technically impossible to have the same performance with a single graphics card).
Nvidia chipset launches platform
Nvidia announced yesterday, two new products: a platform, called Ion, dedicated processors low Californian founder of Intel (Atom) and a new graphics solution high-end, the GeForce GTX 295.
The Ion platform consists of a tiny motherboard format Pico-ITX with a GeForce 9400M chipset team that already the new Apple MacBook. Its uniqueness is to combine in a single chip the two elements of a chipset (Northbridge and Southbridge) and a decent graphics solution. The advantage of this platform is to offer micro PC - the motherboard is less than 15 inches long - whose performance is such that not only should the office, but also play HD content or play.
On paper, this is probably one of the most interesting for Atom, both in terms of heat dissipation - the TDP announced the 9400 M W is 12 against 21 W for both Intel chips - On that performance. Reste à voir le prix. It remains to see the price.
The Ion platform consists of a tiny motherboard format Pico-ITX with a GeForce 9400M chipset team that already the new Apple MacBook. Its uniqueness is to combine in a single chip the two elements of a chipset (Northbridge and Southbridge) and a decent graphics solution. The advantage of this platform is to offer micro PC - the motherboard is less than 15 inches long - whose performance is such that not only should the office, but also play HD content or play.
On paper, this is probably one of the most interesting for Atom, both in terms of heat dissipation - the TDP announced the 9400 M W is 12 against 21 W for both Intel chips - On that performance. Reste à voir le prix. It remains to see the price.
Microsoft fills the critical flaw in Internet Explorer
The importance given to the security vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer was not feigned: breaking with its habits, Microsoft has conducted Wednesday evening at the publication of an emergency security patch for its browser, without waiting for the second Tuesday of each month, when he usually distributes its patches and updates.
Described as critical by all publishers security vulnerability that could allow remote code execution if a user with Internet Explorer a web page specifically designed, opening the door to injection of malware, the elevation of privilege and to take remote control of a computer.
The conditions for the operation of this vulnerability were published last December 10, just hours after the release of Windows patches of December. According to some publishers, more than ten thousand websites, mainly pornographic, were trapped in order to take advantage, as that was growing exploits and proof of concept on specialized sites.
All users of Internet Explorer are therefore invited to proceed without waiting to install this patch, whose distribution has already started via Windows Update.
Described as critical by all publishers security vulnerability that could allow remote code execution if a user with Internet Explorer a web page specifically designed, opening the door to injection of malware, the elevation of privilege and to take remote control of a computer.
The conditions for the operation of this vulnerability were published last December 10, just hours after the release of Windows patches of December. According to some publishers, more than ten thousand websites, mainly pornographic, were trapped in order to take advantage, as that was growing exploits and proof of concept on specialized sites.
All users of Internet Explorer are therefore invited to proceed without waiting to install this patch, whose distribution has already started via Windows Update.
Net Neutrality : Google responds to accusations
Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal denouncing certain practices of Google and accused the Californian company to establish several partnerships with major U.S. cable operators jeopardizing the neutrality of the net. The newspaper said while Google tried to get privileged treatment for its Internet services.
A few days later Google tries to explain himself and the firm of Mountain View, in turn, accuses the Wall Street Journal to have confused a request for priority access threatening to hit the net neutrality and the establishment of shared cache servers.
Also, Richard Whitt, Media & Telecom adviser, said that caching data is a common practice used by ISPs and content publishers to improve the user experience. Mr. Whitt said that other companies such as Akamai or Amazon Cloudfront make use of this technique.
Thus, the deployment of cache servers for a website that requires a high bandwidth - such as YouTube - allows the user to improve the comfort of playing clips while optimizing Internet traffic for cable operators. Indeed, it is precisely the streaming sites such as YouTube - considered heavy users of bandwidth - are pointing the finger at the American ISP.
A few days later Google tries to explain himself and the firm of Mountain View, in turn, accuses the Wall Street Journal to have confused a request for priority access threatening to hit the net neutrality and the establishment of shared cache servers.
Also, Richard Whitt, Media & Telecom adviser, said that caching data is a common practice used by ISPs and content publishers to improve the user experience. Mr. Whitt said that other companies such as Akamai or Amazon Cloudfront make use of this technique.
Thus, the deployment of cache servers for a website that requires a high bandwidth - such as YouTube - allows the user to improve the comfort of playing clips while optimizing Internet traffic for cable operators. Indeed, it is precisely the streaming sites such as YouTube - considered heavy users of bandwidth - are pointing the finger at the American ISP.
Adobe publishes the final version
Adobe today announced the availability of the final version of Adobe AIR 1.5 for Linux. The environment for rich Internet applications Adobe Integrated Runtime fate and a beta phase which began in September. Like the Native Client Google recently unveiled software that allows for recall to run certain Web applications outside and independent of a browser window in a dedicated, based on technologies Flash, Flex and its own renderers HTML and JavaScript (based on WebKit).
Compared to previous versions, this new version brings in particular the support of Flash technology 10 and therefore 3D effects, improved rendering of text in addition to support for digital locks (DRM), a boon for a Linux user! This feature is especially required to run Adobe Media Player, a multimedia player based on AIR.
The output of this new version also has the advantage to level the features available to different platforms in line versions Windows and Mac OS X. Simply by Flash 9, previous versions of the Linux environment prevented some applications yet functional Windows and Mac OS X operating. So many applications were deliberately truncated to operate on the three platforms.
Adobe AIR 1.5 is distributed by Adobe as binary distributions for Ubuntu 7.10 and later, Fedora 8.1 and later and Open SUSE 10.3 and later. The download is from the official site for downloading its editor. Next target for Adobe, the port AIR technology on mobile devices, including iPhone?
Compared to previous versions, this new version brings in particular the support of Flash technology 10 and therefore 3D effects, improved rendering of text in addition to support for digital locks (DRM), a boon for a Linux user! This feature is especially required to run Adobe Media Player, a multimedia player based on AIR.
The output of this new version also has the advantage to level the features available to different platforms in line versions Windows and Mac OS X. Simply by Flash 9, previous versions of the Linux environment prevented some applications yet functional Windows and Mac OS X operating. So many applications were deliberately truncated to operate on the three platforms.
Adobe AIR 1.5 is distributed by Adobe as binary distributions for Ubuntu 7.10 and later, Fedora 8.1 and later and Open SUSE 10.3 and later. The download is from the official site for downloading its editor. Next target for Adobe, the port AIR technology on mobile devices, including iPhone?
Microsoft Expands Exchange ActiveSync
Microsoft Corp. today announced it is expanding its Exchange ActiveSync Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing program, facilitated by Version 1.0 releases of technical documentation for protocols built into Exchange ActiveSync, which Microsoft posted on the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) earlier this month. The posting of this documentation completes the set of Exchange ActiveSync protocols Microsoft committed to publish as part of its Interoperability Principles announced in February 2008
“The Exchange ActiveSync IP Licensing program is another example of how we are continuing to deliver on our commitment to increased openness and collaboration,” said Horacio Gutierrez, vice president of intellectual property and licensing at Microsoft. “This technology is being sought out by our partners and competitors alike because it enhances their value proposition to their customers, and we believe that to be a testament to the innovation taking place at Microsoft.”
Exchange ActiveSync
Exchange ActiveSync allows mobile phones to get wireless push e-mail and synchronize calendar, contacts and tasks. Exchange ActiveSync also enables businesses to manage wireless devices and enact security policies. The public posting on MSDN of the technical documentation for protocols built into Exchange ActiveSync provides developers with the opportunity to immediately build prototype applications that can sync with Microsoft Exchange Server and more than 200 Exchange ActiveSync-enabled mobile phones. To further simplify the process for developers and others, the expanded licensing program sets out clear steps and licensing terms that a company can access when it wants to commercialize its applications.
“The Exchange ActiveSync IP Licensing program is another example of how we are continuing to deliver on our commitment to increased openness and collaboration,” said Horacio Gutierrez, vice president of intellectual property and licensing at Microsoft. “This technology is being sought out by our partners and competitors alike because it enhances their value proposition to their customers, and we believe that to be a testament to the innovation taking place at Microsoft.”
Exchange ActiveSync
Exchange ActiveSync allows mobile phones to get wireless push e-mail and synchronize calendar, contacts and tasks. Exchange ActiveSync also enables businesses to manage wireless devices and enact security policies. The public posting on MSDN of the technical documentation for protocols built into Exchange ActiveSync provides developers with the opportunity to immediately build prototype applications that can sync with Microsoft Exchange Server and more than 200 Exchange ActiveSync-enabled mobile phones. To further simplify the process for developers and others, the expanded licensing program sets out clear steps and licensing terms that a company can access when it wants to commercialize its applications.
Samsung Introduces MPower Series
Samsung Telecom Division has strengthened its CDMA phone offering in the open market with the launch of its new, advanced and stylish MPower series of CDMA phones. The Company is launching the MPower series in the market through its own distributors – SSK in Western Region and Bright point for the rest of India. The Mpower series of CDMA phones have the capability to inter operate on Reliance Mobile, Tata Indicom and Virgin Mobile. The MPower phones adapt to the network settings of the respective service provider on change of the SIM card.
The MPower series of Samsung phones, MPower 569 and MPower 309, support high speed wireless data of up to 153kbps which provide fast internet browsing experience on the Phone. The phones also perform the function of data cards on connection to the Laptops through Bluetooth or data cable eliminating the need for purchase of separate data cards by the consumers.
The M569 is a multimedia enabled phone with 2Megapixel camera, FM Recording on Micro SD Card, expandable memory upto 4GB, Blue tooth with Stereo Headset function, Equalizer and Surround Sound, video recording and MMS support, 2.1" Colour LCD screen and document viewer. M569 is priced at Rs 9900/-.
The MPower 309 comes with 1.3 Megapixel camera, Bluetooth enabled with Stereo headset function, MicroSD card support upto 4GB, video recording and MMS support and 1.9" TFT screen .It is priced at Rs. 6300/-. Both M569 and M309 phones have the Mobile tracker feature to ensure that the phones can be traced in case of theft.
The MPower series of Samsung phones, MPower 569 and MPower 309, support high speed wireless data of up to 153kbps which provide fast internet browsing experience on the Phone. The phones also perform the function of data cards on connection to the Laptops through Bluetooth or data cable eliminating the need for purchase of separate data cards by the consumers.
The M569 is a multimedia enabled phone with 2Megapixel camera, FM Recording on Micro SD Card, expandable memory upto 4GB, Blue tooth with Stereo Headset function, Equalizer and Surround Sound, video recording and MMS support, 2.1" Colour LCD screen and document viewer. M569 is priced at Rs 9900/-.
The MPower 309 comes with 1.3 Megapixel camera, Bluetooth enabled with Stereo headset function, MicroSD card support upto 4GB, video recording and MMS support and 1.9" TFT screen .It is priced at Rs. 6300/-. Both M569 and M309 phones have the Mobile tracker feature to ensure that the phones can be traced in case of theft.
Apple Exploring Multi-Touch Skins
A new patent filing shows Apple exploring portable multi-touch skins that can be wrapped around three-dimensional objects, according to an AppleInsider report.
Apple notes that on notebooks touchpads and touch screens similar to the iPhone, the user moves one or more fingers on a two-dimensional surface to operate the device.
"However, for the operation of many devices, it is desirable, preferable or even necessary for the user to move his or her fingers over a three-dimensional surface," the filing states. "This is directed to a multi-touch skin placed along three dimensions of an object. A single multi-touch skin can be configured to span all three dimensions or two or more multi-touch skins can be used to span the three dimensions."
Apple says that one or more multi-touch skins can be permanently attached to an object or temporarily placed on the object for removal and application on a different object later on. When placed on an object, the skins would enable multi-touch inputs for that object that can be tracked to monitor the operation of the object.
Multi-touch skins could also include gestures for configuring and operating the objects, according to the filing, which would include implementing "any number of GUI interface objects and actions."
"This also relates to an improved multi-touch skin for measuring the magnitude (Z) of a touch," Apple explained. "In one example, the multi-touch skin has a corrugated surface. "This also relates to a multi-touch skin that can measure not only the magnitude (Z) of a touch, but also the force of the touch in one or more directions, i.e., the x, y and/or z directions. The four types of data can enable a broad vocabulary of actions and gestures."
Apple notes that on notebooks touchpads and touch screens similar to the iPhone, the user moves one or more fingers on a two-dimensional surface to operate the device.
"However, for the operation of many devices, it is desirable, preferable or even necessary for the user to move his or her fingers over a three-dimensional surface," the filing states. "This is directed to a multi-touch skin placed along three dimensions of an object. A single multi-touch skin can be configured to span all three dimensions or two or more multi-touch skins can be used to span the three dimensions."
Apple says that one or more multi-touch skins can be permanently attached to an object or temporarily placed on the object for removal and application on a different object later on. When placed on an object, the skins would enable multi-touch inputs for that object that can be tracked to monitor the operation of the object.
Multi-touch skins could also include gestures for configuring and operating the objects, according to the filing, which would include implementing "any number of GUI interface objects and actions."
"This also relates to an improved multi-touch skin for measuring the magnitude (Z) of a touch," Apple explained. "In one example, the multi-touch skin has a corrugated surface. "This also relates to a multi-touch skin that can measure not only the magnitude (Z) of a touch, but also the force of the touch in one or more directions, i.e., the x, y and/or z directions. The four types of data can enable a broad vocabulary of actions and gestures."
VIA Trinity Platform Brings Hi-Def to Small Spaces
Triple-punch combination of a VIA processor, VIA media system processor and S3 Graphics discrete GPU delivers DirectX 10.1, Hi-Def video, Blu-ray and Windows Vista to the SFF desktop, notebook and embedded markets
VIA Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced a powerful new 3-chip silicon platform that brings HD performance to ultra compact systems for a far richer user experience.
While desktop PCs, notebooks and embedded devices are getting smaller and thinner, demands on system resources are growing by the day, with higher definition video content, richer Internet resources and increasingly complex image manipulation requiring more powerful processing, video and graphics capabilities. Codenamed "VIA Trinity", the new platform meets all these performance requirements using much less board real estate than traditional 4-chip platforms, yet still within a comparably low power envelope.
The VIA Trinity platform couples a power efficient VIA processor like the VIA Nano™ processor with one of VIA's highly integrated unified digital media chipsets, and adds the power of an onboard S3 Graphics PCI Express discrete GPU to bring the latest in x86 technologies to even smaller spaces.
VIA Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced a powerful new 3-chip silicon platform that brings HD performance to ultra compact systems for a far richer user experience.
While desktop PCs, notebooks and embedded devices are getting smaller and thinner, demands on system resources are growing by the day, with higher definition video content, richer Internet resources and increasingly complex image manipulation requiring more powerful processing, video and graphics capabilities. Codenamed "VIA Trinity", the new platform meets all these performance requirements using much less board real estate than traditional 4-chip platforms, yet still within a comparably low power envelope.
The VIA Trinity platform couples a power efficient VIA processor like the VIA Nano™ processor with one of VIA's highly integrated unified digital media chipsets, and adds the power of an onboard S3 Graphics PCI Express discrete GPU to bring the latest in x86 technologies to even smaller spaces.
Apple released Multi-Touch Trackpad Update
Apple today released "Multi-Touch Trackpad Update for Windows & Vista" which improves the performance of the Apple Multi-Touch trackpad when running Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista on a Mac computer using Boot Camp.
This update improves the performance of the Apple Multi-Touch trackpad when running Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista on a Mac computer using Boot Camp.
For additional information about this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3336
For more information about bootcamp, please visit this website: http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp
For more information on Boot Camp 2.0, which versions of Microsoft Windows are supported, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1888
Trackpad patch v 2.1.2.100 will be installed as a result of applying this update.
This update improves the performance of the Apple Multi-Touch trackpad when running Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista on a Mac computer using Boot Camp.
For additional information about this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3336
For more information about bootcamp, please visit this website: http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp
For more information on Boot Camp 2.0, which versions of Microsoft Windows are supported, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1888
Trackpad patch v 2.1.2.100 will be installed as a result of applying this update.
Toshiba first to announce 512GB Solid State Drive
Toshiba Corp. on Wednesday became the industry’s first company to announce 512GB solid-state drive. In addition, the company said that its multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash memory chips will enable it to bring a plethora of new high-capacity products in small form-factors.
In addition to the 2.5”, 512GB drive, the family of SSDs powered by 43nm chips also includes capacities of 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB, offered in 1.8” or 2.5” drive enclosures or as SSD fash modules. Toshiba declared 240MB/s sequential read speed and 200MB/s sequential write speed for the new family of solid state drives, which is very high performance compared to competing devices even based on more advanced single-level cell NAND flash. The drives also offer AES data encryption to prevent unauthorized data access.
For some reason, Toshiba declares 1 million hours mean time to failure (MTTF) for its new flash-based storage devices. 1 million hours is not only lower than 1.5 million hours mean time before failures (MTBF) declared by some manufacturers, but the term MTTF is often used for non-repairable products.
Toshiba and many market analysts expect SSDs to begin to gain significant traction in the market in 2009, growing to approximately 10% of the notebook market by 2010, and 25% of the notebook market by 2012. Toshiba expects the value/performance of its MLC NAND-based SSD line-up to help speed the acceptance of solid state storage.
In addition to the 2.5”, 512GB drive, the family of SSDs powered by 43nm chips also includes capacities of 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB, offered in 1.8” or 2.5” drive enclosures or as SSD fash modules. Toshiba declared 240MB/s sequential read speed and 200MB/s sequential write speed for the new family of solid state drives, which is very high performance compared to competing devices even based on more advanced single-level cell NAND flash. The drives also offer AES data encryption to prevent unauthorized data access.
For some reason, Toshiba declares 1 million hours mean time to failure (MTTF) for its new flash-based storage devices. 1 million hours is not only lower than 1.5 million hours mean time before failures (MTBF) declared by some manufacturers, but the term MTTF is often used for non-repairable products.
Toshiba and many market analysts expect SSDs to begin to gain significant traction in the market in 2009, growing to approximately 10% of the notebook market by 2010, and 25% of the notebook market by 2012. Toshiba expects the value/performance of its MLC NAND-based SSD line-up to help speed the acceptance of solid state storage.
Nvidia Launches GeForce 9400M Chipset,
Nvidia Corp. on Wednesday unveiled a core-logic for netbooks and nettops that is compatible with Intel Atom processor and which promises to substantially improve user experience on ultra low-cost personal computers (ULCPCs). Along with the GeForce 9400M chip, Nvidia also launched the so-called Ion platform to lighten the adoption of the new novelty by device makers. But Nvidia’s road to ULCPCs may be rocky.
Nvidia GeForce 9400M is a single-chip core-logic with DirectX 10-compatible GeForce 9-class graphics processor inside that also supports dual-channel DDR3 memory, PCI Express 2.0 x16 and x4 links, Serial ATA, USB, Gigabit Ethernet and so on. As all modern Nvidia GeForce integrated graphics processors, the novelty features hardware-accelerated high-definition video decoding and post-processing as well as supports various outputs, such as dual-link DVI-I, D-Sub, DisplayPort or HDMI.
Nvidia hopes that considerably better features and potentially higher performance of its core-logic will attract attention to its Ion platform. But while Nvidia is right about tangibly better feature-set and performance, power consumption of the GeForce 9400M (18W) is more than two times higher compared to Intel’s own platform (Intel 945GSE + ICH7-M consume 6W + 1.5W in maximum case scenario). Moreover, Nvidia’s GeForce 9400M requires expensive DDR3, whereas Intel’s platforms for Atom processors rely on affordable DDR2.
Nvidia GeForce 9400M is a single-chip core-logic with DirectX 10-compatible GeForce 9-class graphics processor inside that also supports dual-channel DDR3 memory, PCI Express 2.0 x16 and x4 links, Serial ATA, USB, Gigabit Ethernet and so on. As all modern Nvidia GeForce integrated graphics processors, the novelty features hardware-accelerated high-definition video decoding and post-processing as well as supports various outputs, such as dual-link DVI-I, D-Sub, DisplayPort or HDMI.
Nvidia hopes that considerably better features and potentially higher performance of its core-logic will attract attention to its Ion platform. But while Nvidia is right about tangibly better feature-set and performance, power consumption of the GeForce 9400M (18W) is more than two times higher compared to Intel’s own platform (Intel 945GSE + ICH7-M consume 6W + 1.5W in maximum case scenario). Moreover, Nvidia’s GeForce 9400M requires expensive DDR3, whereas Intel’s platforms for Atom processors rely on affordable DDR2.
The patch for Internet Explorer Online
Microsoft has released a patch to correct a flaw critical of its browser. The publisher recommends download urgently.
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Last day (18 December 2008)
Yesterday evening, Microsoft released a patch urgently to correct a critical flaw in Internet Explorer. Users are invited by the publisher to download it without delay from this link. For those who have activated the function of automatic update of Windows, the distribution of the patch began with Windows Update.
The vulnerability affects all versions of the browser into circulation Microsoft, the latest IE 8 Beta 2. Microsoft encourages users "of this latest version to download the patch.
First published on 17/12/2008
Microsoft is preparing to correct a critical flaw in Internet Explorer
The editor will publish the December 17 emergency patch to fill a hole in Internet Explorer, copiously exploited.
The security vulnerability discovered in Internet Explorer last week has been taken very seriously by Microsoft. The publisher has taken the trouble to develop a specific patch to secure its browser, without waiting for its next monthly batch of patches scheduled for early January. Microsoft has indicated that the patch will be released on Wednesday December 17 to 18 hours in Paris. The updated browser automatically.
The IE vulnerability discovery on December 10 was more critical than expected. It does not only version 7 browser, but IE versions 5.01 SP4, IE 6, IE 6 SP2, and IE 8 Beta 2, together with all versions of Windows. The security breach can take remote control of the computer and retrieve personal information from the user.
Quote:
Last day (18 December 2008)
Yesterday evening, Microsoft released a patch urgently to correct a critical flaw in Internet Explorer. Users are invited by the publisher to download it without delay from this link. For those who have activated the function of automatic update of Windows, the distribution of the patch began with Windows Update.
The vulnerability affects all versions of the browser into circulation Microsoft, the latest IE 8 Beta 2. Microsoft encourages users "of this latest version to download the patch.
First published on 17/12/2008
Microsoft is preparing to correct a critical flaw in Internet Explorer
The editor will publish the December 17 emergency patch to fill a hole in Internet Explorer, copiously exploited.
The security vulnerability discovered in Internet Explorer last week has been taken very seriously by Microsoft. The publisher has taken the trouble to develop a specific patch to secure its browser, without waiting for its next monthly batch of patches scheduled for early January. Microsoft has indicated that the patch will be released on Wednesday December 17 to 18 hours in Paris. The updated browser automatically.
The IE vulnerability discovery on December 10 was more critical than expected. It does not only version 7 browser, but IE versions 5.01 SP4, IE 6, IE 6 SP2, and IE 8 Beta 2, together with all versions of Windows. The security breach can take remote control of the computer and retrieve personal information from the user.
Google Earth: Google Earth Adds Photo-Realistic
Google Earth is more realistic than ever. The famous software GeoBrowser edited by Google enriched photos of the facades of buildings to improve the appearance of buildings in 3D. For now, this application is only available to the City of New York.
Over the Big Apple, Google Earth users can now see the skyscrapers of Manhattan with 3D texture photo. These images of the towers and buildings newyorkais were provided by several contributors.
To browse New York in 3D with the best view possible, users must position themselves on the city in question and enable the application 3D buildings in the Info tab practices.
For now, experience 3D/photos is available only for the city of New York, but other major cities around the world may soon be affected.
Over the Big Apple, Google Earth users can now see the skyscrapers of Manhattan with 3D texture photo. These images of the towers and buildings newyorkais were provided by several contributors.
To browse New York in 3D with the best view possible, users must position themselves on the city in question and enable the application 3D buildings in the Info tab practices.
For now, experience 3D/photos is available only for the city of New York, but other major cities around the world may soon be affected.
Toshiba, IBM, and AMD Develop World's
Toshiba Corporation, IBM , and AMD today announced that they have together developed a Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) cell that has an area of only 0.128 square micrometers (μm2), the world’s smallest functional SRAM cell that makes use of fin-shaped Field Effect Transistors (FinFETs).
The cell, developed with a high-k/metal gate (HKMG) material, offers advantages over planar-FET cells for future technology generations. SRAM cells are circuit components in most systems-level, large-scale integrated circuits such as microprocessors, and smaller SRAM cells can help provide smaller, faster processors that consume less power. The technology was announced on December 16 in a technical paper presented at the 2008 International Electron Devices Meeting in San Francisco, California.
To reduce the transistor size when SRAM cells are created using conventional planar transistors, IC manufacturers generally adjust properties by doping more impurities into the device area. However, this adjustment creates undesirable variability and deteriorates the SRAM stability. This issue is becoming critical, especially at the 22nm technology node and beyond. The use of FinFETs -- vertical transistors with fin-shaped undoped silicon channels -- is an alternative approach to allow SRAM cell size reduction with less characteristic variation.
Researchers from the three companies fabricated a highly scaled FinFET SRAM cell using HKMG. It is the smallest nonplanar-FET SRAM cell yet achieved: at 0.128μm2, the integrated cell is more than 50 percent smaller than the 0.274μm2 nonplanar-FET cell previously reported. To achieve this goal, the team optimized the processes, especially for depositing and removing materials, including HKMG from vertical surfaces of the non-planar FinFET structure.
The cell, developed with a high-k/metal gate (HKMG) material, offers advantages over planar-FET cells for future technology generations. SRAM cells are circuit components in most systems-level, large-scale integrated circuits such as microprocessors, and smaller SRAM cells can help provide smaller, faster processors that consume less power. The technology was announced on December 16 in a technical paper presented at the 2008 International Electron Devices Meeting in San Francisco, California.
To reduce the transistor size when SRAM cells are created using conventional planar transistors, IC manufacturers generally adjust properties by doping more impurities into the device area. However, this adjustment creates undesirable variability and deteriorates the SRAM stability. This issue is becoming critical, especially at the 22nm technology node and beyond. The use of FinFETs -- vertical transistors with fin-shaped undoped silicon channels -- is an alternative approach to allow SRAM cell size reduction with less characteristic variation.
Researchers from the three companies fabricated a highly scaled FinFET SRAM cell using HKMG. It is the smallest nonplanar-FET SRAM cell yet achieved: at 0.128μm2, the integrated cell is more than 50 percent smaller than the 0.274μm2 nonplanar-FET cell previously reported. To achieve this goal, the team optimized the processes, especially for depositing and removing materials, including HKMG from vertical surfaces of the non-planar FinFET structure.
Nimbuzz ties up with Spice Mobiles
Nimbuzz, the most comprehensive mobile instant messaging, (geo) presence and VoIP provider has agreed to a major distribution deal with Spice Mobiles, leader in innovative handsets in India. The new Spice Mobile handsets will have the Nimbuzz application pre-installed for users to chat, message and send files on the go; and Spice Mobiles becomes a major distribution partner to join Nimbuzz’s global Manufacturer Affiliate Program.
From December most of the new Java and Windows Mobile handsets will be rolled out to the Indian market via Spice Mobiles’ approximately 25,000 retail outlets with the full Nimbuzz communication portfolio installed.
The addition of Nimbuzz will be announced to Spice Mobile customers by a multi-territory marketing campaign including Nimbuzz logos, links and service description on the Spice Mobiles website, POS promotions, and links to Nimbuzz on its WAP Portal.
The Spice Mobiles deal is a global contract. In addition to India, pre-installed Spice Mobiles devices will be sold in other APAC territories. Customers will be able to communicate with the growing community of Nimbuzz subscribers in over 200 countries, using Nimbuzz for features such as social networking, instant messaging, location and file sharing. Gartner expects India’s mobile user base of around 300 million to reach 737 million by 2012. Price Waterhouse Coopers reports the Indian mobile VAS market will reach $2 billion by the end of 2008 and expect it to account for 18% of operator revenue by 2010.
From December most of the new Java and Windows Mobile handsets will be rolled out to the Indian market via Spice Mobiles’ approximately 25,000 retail outlets with the full Nimbuzz communication portfolio installed.
The addition of Nimbuzz will be announced to Spice Mobile customers by a multi-territory marketing campaign including Nimbuzz logos, links and service description on the Spice Mobiles website, POS promotions, and links to Nimbuzz on its WAP Portal.
The Spice Mobiles deal is a global contract. In addition to India, pre-installed Spice Mobiles devices will be sold in other APAC territories. Customers will be able to communicate with the growing community of Nimbuzz subscribers in over 200 countries, using Nimbuzz for features such as social networking, instant messaging, location and file sharing. Gartner expects India’s mobile user base of around 300 million to reach 737 million by 2012. Price Waterhouse Coopers reports the Indian mobile VAS market will reach $2 billion by the end of 2008 and expect it to account for 18% of operator revenue by 2010.
DVD writer with 22x high speed from Sony
Sony Electronics, the pioneer in optical storage devices, introduces yet another powerful DVD writer Sony AD-7220S/A with 22x speed.
Being one of the fastest DVD Writers available today with stable recording quality, the Sony AD-7220S/A series delivers a fast recording speed of 22x when writing to a single layer DVD+/-R disc.
The Sony AD-7220S/A series is a professional device with high reliability and provides top-of-the line performance. It is available in Serial ATA or Parallel ATA Interface in Bulk Packing.
Furthermore, it features several key technologies such as vibration reduction system and heat dissipation method. Automatically adjusting CD-DA/VCD/DVD data extraction for smooth reading, the Sony AD-7220S/A also features buffer under run protection and optimized writing quality by automatically adjusting writing strategy, which provides optimal user experience.
The Sony AD-7220S/A is compatible with DVD+/-R, DVD+/-R DL, DVD+/-RW and DVD-RAM as well as CDs, and offers the choice of Serial-ATA interface and Parallel-ATA interface. It supports DVDROM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM (mode 1), CD-ROM/XA (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), Photo CD, CD Extra, CD-TEXT, CD-I, VIDEO CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, CD-DA, Enhance CD, UDF (fixed/variable Packet mode) and DVD-Audio.
Being one of the fastest DVD Writers available today with stable recording quality, the Sony AD-7220S/A series delivers a fast recording speed of 22x when writing to a single layer DVD+/-R disc.
The Sony AD-7220S/A series is a professional device with high reliability and provides top-of-the line performance. It is available in Serial ATA or Parallel ATA Interface in Bulk Packing.
Furthermore, it features several key technologies such as vibration reduction system and heat dissipation method. Automatically adjusting CD-DA/VCD/DVD data extraction for smooth reading, the Sony AD-7220S/A also features buffer under run protection and optimized writing quality by automatically adjusting writing strategy, which provides optimal user experience.
The Sony AD-7220S/A is compatible with DVD+/-R, DVD+/-R DL, DVD+/-RW and DVD-RAM as well as CDs, and offers the choice of Serial-ATA interface and Parallel-ATA interface. It supports DVDROM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM (mode 1), CD-ROM/XA (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), Photo CD, CD Extra, CD-TEXT, CD-I, VIDEO CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, CD-DA, Enhance CD, UDF (fixed/variable Packet mode) and DVD-Audio.
4D Introduces Knowledgebase 2.0
[prMac.com] San Jose, CA - 4D, Inc., producer of the integrated software platform that simplifies the process of developing and deploying business applications, announced today the public release of Knowledgebase 2.0. Knowledgebase 2.0 is 4D's leading support resource for developers building business applications on the 4D Platform. Built on the backbone of the powerful and fast 4D v11 SQL platform, Knowledgebase 2.0 adds revolutionary text-indexing capabilities to improve speed and flexibility, giving the most accurate results in the quickest time.
"Knowledgebase 2.0 represents 4D's commitment to innovation by demonstrating the powerful applications that can be built on 4D's industry leading platform" said Brendan Coveney, CEO of 4D Inc.
In addition to building on the 4D v11 SQL platform, Knowledgebase 2.0 incorporates advanced web tools such as 4D Web 2.0 Pack and 4D Ajax Framework. This gives users an easy to navigate, search and sort for information in tech notes, tech tips, cases and videos. Here are some of the most popular features available in Knowledgebase:
"Knowledgebase 2.0 represents 4D's commitment to innovation by demonstrating the powerful applications that can be built on 4D's industry leading platform" said Brendan Coveney, CEO of 4D Inc.
In addition to building on the 4D v11 SQL platform, Knowledgebase 2.0 incorporates advanced web tools such as 4D Web 2.0 Pack and 4D Ajax Framework. This gives users an easy to navigate, search and sort for information in tech notes, tech tips, cases and videos. Here are some of the most popular features available in Knowledgebase:
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
GSM crosses 100,000 subscribers on first day
Reliance Communications, an Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group company, crossed 100,000 subscribers on the first day of the launch of its service in Mumbai, the company said in a statement Monday.
'The high volume sales can be attributed to the company's aggressive strategy,' an R-Com spokesperson said in the statement.
The company is offering up to 100 percent savings to sub-Rs.300 ARPU (average revenue per person) mobile customers at a one-time subscription charge (including GSM SIM) of Rs.25.
The plan offers Rs.900 worth of talk time on local calls and SMS to any network that can be accrued by Reliance Mobile GSM customers in daily tranches of Rs.10 spread over 90 days.
'The high volume sales can be attributed to the company's aggressive strategy,' an R-Com spokesperson said in the statement.
The company is offering up to 100 percent savings to sub-Rs.300 ARPU (average revenue per person) mobile customers at a one-time subscription charge (including GSM SIM) of Rs.25.
The plan offers Rs.900 worth of talk time on local calls and SMS to any network that can be accrued by Reliance Mobile GSM customers in daily tranches of Rs.10 spread over 90 days.
High Definition, Networked RISC based Digital Signage
Delta, the world's largest provider of switching power supplies and DC Fans, and Video-wall, Renewable Energy and Industrial Automation Products, introduced its High quality, high definition Digital Signage for the Indian market to help advertisers achieve the goal of delivering targeted messages to specific locations at specific times. Delta's Hi-Definition solution is designed with maximum efficiency and usability in mind, a simplified solution for easy installation and operations. The display solution is a great way of exchanging content more easily, showing animations and easy adaptability to the context and audience.
Delta is one of the very few companies in the world that provides a comprehensive, all-in-one digital signage platform that integrates an LCD HD display, media player and network access control system. The industrial-grade integrated solutions include industrial-grade display, media player, and signage management software platform for no-hassles deployment. It has embedded media player architecture, to avoid unnecessary external wiring, leaving a clean finish. Along with optimal power efficiency, Delta digital signage uses RISC-based architecture to ensure greater system stability and reliability. The all-in-one solution offers seamless integration with Linux-based IAdea's Adfotain™ Digital Signage software for both easy LAN and WAN control."The commercial signage can be used in supermarkets, retail, hospitality, transportation, corporate, banking, education, government, and gaming industries to meet the endless signage needs", said Hemant Agarwal, Director, Display Solution Business Unit, India. The Company feels that the emerging medium of Digital Signage is surely the future the advertisers cannot afford to ignore. The shift of advertising expenditure from traditional media like television, radio and newspapers to outdoor is an indicator that digital signage will witness a major growth in the near future.
Delta is one of the very few companies in the world that provides a comprehensive, all-in-one digital signage platform that integrates an LCD HD display, media player and network access control system. The industrial-grade integrated solutions include industrial-grade display, media player, and signage management software platform for no-hassles deployment. It has embedded media player architecture, to avoid unnecessary external wiring, leaving a clean finish. Along with optimal power efficiency, Delta digital signage uses RISC-based architecture to ensure greater system stability and reliability. The all-in-one solution offers seamless integration with Linux-based IAdea's Adfotain™ Digital Signage software for both easy LAN and WAN control."The commercial signage can be used in supermarkets, retail, hospitality, transportation, corporate, banking, education, government, and gaming industries to meet the endless signage needs", said Hemant Agarwal, Director, Display Solution Business Unit, India. The Company feels that the emerging medium of Digital Signage is surely the future the advertisers cannot afford to ignore. The shift of advertising expenditure from traditional media like television, radio and newspapers to outdoor is an indicator that digital signage will witness a major growth in the near future.
MOTOSURF A3100, MOTO W233 Renew & Tundra
Motorola have announced their three new handsets for CES, the touchscreen MOTOSURF A3100, eco-friendly MOTO W233 Renew and rugged Tundra VA76r.
We've known the basics about this guy for some time, but now we know a bit more spec-wise. Behind that 2.8″ touchscreen, its totin' WinMo 6.1, aGPS, omni-directional trackball. It doesn't seem like they're getting too deep on the specifics yet (megapixel count on the camera? Who knows.)
We've known the basics about this guy for some time, but now we know a bit more spec-wise. Behind that 2.8″ touchscreen, its totin' WinMo 6.1, aGPS, omni-directional trackball. It doesn't seem like they're getting too deep on the specifics yet (megapixel count on the camera? Who knows.)
Prisoner Sues Intel For $5 Billion
The magazine The Register reported that Matthew Robert Young, a prisoner living in the U.S. correctional institute of Snake River in Oregon, decided to drag Intel to court and seek $ 5 billion. The reason? It would be indirectly responsible for the Core 2 Duo technology and its process of virtualization. This is Steve Jobs himself - the CEO of Apple - which would have stolen a confidential document to be sold next to Intel.
In its official statement (PDF), Matthew Young says that in March 2003, he sent to Steve Jobs the concept of a computer that can resist viruses and hacking attempts through a multiprocessor technology. It would have called this concept Lancelot and hoped that Steve Jobs would help to develop its market or buy on Technology for $ 250 million.
Following the proposal, Steve Jobs would have shared the document with Intel without protest. "We do not know the exact nature and extent of the agreements between Mr. Jobs and Intel Corporation," says the testimony of Young, "but it is clear that Mr. Steve Jobs has arnaqué Intel Corporation does not disclose any information [...] and how it took the concept and patterns of microprocessor Dual Core / Core 2 Duo and its virtualization technology. "
In its official statement (PDF), Matthew Young says that in March 2003, he sent to Steve Jobs the concept of a computer that can resist viruses and hacking attempts through a multiprocessor technology. It would have called this concept Lancelot and hoped that Steve Jobs would help to develop its market or buy on Technology for $ 250 million.
Following the proposal, Steve Jobs would have shared the document with Intel without protest. "We do not know the exact nature and extent of the agreements between Mr. Jobs and Intel Corporation," says the testimony of Young, "but it is clear that Mr. Steve Jobs has arnaqué Intel Corporation does not disclose any information [...] and how it took the concept and patterns of microprocessor Dual Core / Core 2 Duo and its virtualization technology. "
Apple posts Macworld 2009 keynote video
Apple has posted an official video of today's Macworld 2009 keynote event, hosted by senior marketing VP Phil Schiller. During the keynote Schiller announced several new products, including a 17-inch unibody MacBook Pro, the iLife '09 home suite, and the iWork '09 office suite. Schiller also exposed changes to DRM and pricing at iTunes. Update: Apple also posted a video talking about the battery technology used in the 17-inch Unibody MacBook Pro and the marketing video touting its battery life, battery lifespan, and other "green" features.
You can Download Video of Keynote Address From here.
You can Download Video of Keynote Address From here.
Unwraps Some Peculiarities About Zii Stemcell Computing
Creative Technology has released some of the facts about its secret Zii technology to those registered on its web-site. But while some facts are now in, the mystery about Zii and stemcell computing completely remains: the world still does not know what Zii actually is.
According to Creative, Zii is stem cell-like silicon that is able to "grow and multiply into different solutions and ecosystems", which implies that the chip may be yet another massively parallel universal processor that can be used for audio, artificial intelligence, data, graphics, physics, video, etc, processing. The company said that it took a decade to develop Zii, it also cost over $1 billion and took 10 thousand man-years.
According to Creative, Zii is stem cell-like silicon that is able to "grow and multiply into different solutions and ecosystems", which implies that the chip may be yet another massively parallel universal processor that can be used for audio, artificial intelligence, data, graphics, physics, video, etc, processing. The company said that it took a decade to develop Zii, it also cost over $1 billion and took 10 thousand man-years.
Single-Platter 500GB Hard Drive unveiled by Seagate
Seagate Technology, the world's largest maker of hard disk drives (HDDs), on Monday formally unveiled its first single-platter 500GB HDD. The new drive itself may be a very cost-effective high-capacity storage option for those who need it, but 500GB platters may enable 2TB (about 2000GB) hard drives in the near future, an unprecedented capacity.
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 sports half-terabyte 3.5" platters with areal density of 329Gb per square inch, which is higher compared to competing offerings. Currently Seagate offers only 500GB, 750GB and 1000GB models, but going forward it can be expected that the company will also release 7200.12-series hard drives with three or four platters to provide 1.5TB or 2.0TB capacities.
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 sports half-terabyte 3.5" platters with areal density of 329Gb per square inch, which is higher compared to competing offerings. Currently Seagate offers only 500GB, 750GB and 1000GB models, but going forward it can be expected that the company will also release 7200.12-series hard drives with three or four platters to provide 1.5TB or 2.0TB capacities.
Intel, Yahoo, and Toshiba to Bring Social Experience
MySpace Partners with Intel, Yahoo, and Toshiba to Bring Social Experience to TVMySpace, the world's premiere social network, today announced the launch of a MySpace Widget developed for TV, and powered by MySpaceID. The rich internet application is designed on the new TV application framework called the Widget Channel, co-developed by Intel and Yahoo!, and will be available on connected Consumer Electronic (CE) devices like the devices announced by Toshiba today. The MySpace Widget for TV allows users to interact with their MySpace network directly from their TV and receive dynamic updates of profile activity, helping to extend their MySpace experience beyond the browser and making the traditional TV experience more social. MySpace is the first social network to offer this functionality for its community and is using MySpaceID to create the TV Widget.
"We're giving our users an entirely new way to easily enjoy, share and access MySpace content through the new MySpace experience for TV," says Jason Oberfest, MySpace's vice president of business development and general manager of MySpaceID. "We believe in our open platform that delivers interactive, social applications, and by empowering our users to access their MySpace network while also enjoying TV, we continue to provide new and unique ways keep them engaged and connected."
"We're giving our users an entirely new way to easily enjoy, share and access MySpace content through the new MySpace experience for TV," says Jason Oberfest, MySpace's vice president of business development and general manager of MySpaceID. "We believe in our open platform that delivers interactive, social applications, and by empowering our users to access their MySpace network while also enjoying TV, we continue to provide new and unique ways keep them engaged and connected."
Seagate Introduces FreeAgent which plays Theater Media
The Seagate FreeAgent Theater media player is a new accessory designed to work with the company's award-winning FreeAgent® Go™ portable hard drive, enabling people to easily enjoy stored digital media on their TV screens rather than their computer monitors. Just tuck the media player next to your TV, pop in your FreeAgent Go hard drive, point, click, and enjoy as your personal memories and favorite movies come to life before your eyes in HD quality video with surround sound.
Helps Consumers Connect to the Digital World
At the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft is shining a spotlight on something besides the biggest LCD screen or the coolest new tech gadgets: It's showing consumers how Windows can make their lives easier, more productive, more enjoyable.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer opened the show with news that a beta version of Windows 7, Microsoft's newest operating system, will be widely available for download on Jan. 9. He also announced the final availability of Windows Live – free software and services designed to bring a person's online world under one roof and help them keep their life in synch.
Along with a new version Internet Explorer Mobile that helps today's mobile phones connect to the Web in a more powerful way, these announcements underscore Microsoft's efforts to design software that connects the PC, the web, the phone and even the television in a way that is easy to use and fun. It's all part of Microsoft's technology vision to deliver a "life without walls" for consumers.
Says Bill Veghte, senior vice president of the Windows business group at Microsoft: "We are excited to have the strongest pipeline of new technology for Windows in our company's history. We really listened to what our customers want. And we think what we're showing at CES gives consumers choices and experiences they haven't had before."
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer opened the show with news that a beta version of Windows 7, Microsoft's newest operating system, will be widely available for download on Jan. 9. He also announced the final availability of Windows Live – free software and services designed to bring a person's online world under one roof and help them keep their life in synch.
Along with a new version Internet Explorer Mobile that helps today's mobile phones connect to the Web in a more powerful way, these announcements underscore Microsoft's efforts to design software that connects the PC, the web, the phone and even the television in a way that is easy to use and fun. It's all part of Microsoft's technology vision to deliver a "life without walls" for consumers.
Says Bill Veghte, senior vice president of the Windows business group at Microsoft: "We are excited to have the strongest pipeline of new technology for Windows in our company's history. We really listened to what our customers want. And we think what we're showing at CES gives consumers choices and experiences they haven't had before."
Introduces First 8Gb Fibre Channel to SAS/SATA RAID
ATTO Technology, Inc., a global leader of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments today announced release of the industry's first 8-Gb Fibre Channel-to-SAS/SATA RAID Storage Controller. The latest addition to the ATTO FastStream™ RAID Storage Controller line, FastStream SC 8500 is an independent external RAID Storage Controller that provides 8-Gb Fibre Channel host connectivity to multiple tiers of low-cost, off-the-shelf SAS/SATA disk storage enclosures. The FastStream SC 8500, well-suited for mid-range storage solutions, is the highest performing RAID controller in its class delivering up to 1400 MB/sec. access to data while providing parity RAID protection to multiple tiers of disk enclosures.
FastStream RAID Storage Controllers are designed to sit between workstations or a SAN and low-cost JBOD disk storage providing users the ability to scale their performance and storage capacity without purchasing a RAID controller every time expansion is needed. The FastStream is well-suited for applications in DVA and IT infrastructures including digital film production, high-definition video post-production, imaging, digital prepress, disk-to-disk backup, audio production and transaction-based environments.
"The FastStream SC 8500 Storage Controller is an ideal choice for customers looking to improve workflow performance and add RAID protection in a collaborative environment," said Tom Kolniak, director of products for ATTO Technology. "The 8500 allows those currently using Direct Attached Storage to move to an affordable Storage Area Network solution providing them with the benefits and savings realized from a lower total cost of ownership for storage and increased efficiency in workflow production. The performance, scalability, and ease-of-use of the FastStream SC 8500 represent a major milestone for customers looking to implement a solution that fits their needs while remaining within their budget."
FastStream RAID Storage Controllers are designed to sit between workstations or a SAN and low-cost JBOD disk storage providing users the ability to scale their performance and storage capacity without purchasing a RAID controller every time expansion is needed. The FastStream is well-suited for applications in DVA and IT infrastructures including digital film production, high-definition video post-production, imaging, digital prepress, disk-to-disk backup, audio production and transaction-based environments.
"The FastStream SC 8500 Storage Controller is an ideal choice for customers looking to improve workflow performance and add RAID protection in a collaborative environment," said Tom Kolniak, director of products for ATTO Technology. "The 8500 allows those currently using Direct Attached Storage to move to an affordable Storage Area Network solution providing them with the benefits and savings realized from a lower total cost of ownership for storage and increased efficiency in workflow production. The performance, scalability, and ease-of-use of the FastStream SC 8500 represent a major milestone for customers looking to implement a solution that fits their needs while remaining within their budget."
Toshiba to use Cell processor for TV of the future
Japanese electronics giant Toshiba announced plans Thursday to use the super-fast Cell processor to power what it described as the "future of TV."
Toshiba, revealing the company's latest products and technologies at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) here, said the high-end televisions would be marketed in 2009.
"Cell TV is going to use the Cell processor, the most advanced video processor," said Scott Ramirez, vice president for marketing at Toshiba America. "It's way beyond anything that's used in a television today."
"Actually Cell TV is not a TV," he explained.
"It's a set-top box," he said, with a 55-inch LED panel for the screen.
"The box is the future of TV and will be marketed in 2009," he said.
Ramirez said Cell TV has a "video recording capability like none other" and would be able to record six high-definition signals at once.
Toshiba, revealing the company's latest products and technologies at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) here, said the high-end televisions would be marketed in 2009.
"Cell TV is going to use the Cell processor, the most advanced video processor," said Scott Ramirez, vice president for marketing at Toshiba America. "It's way beyond anything that's used in a television today."
"Actually Cell TV is not a TV," he explained.
"It's a set-top box," he said, with a 55-inch LED panel for the screen.
"The box is the future of TV and will be marketed in 2009," he said.
Ramirez said Cell TV has a "video recording capability like none other" and would be able to record six high-definition signals at once.
PC Buyers May Get Windows 7 Free after July
The Tech ARP web site nabbed a draft "Technical Guarantee Program" from Microsoft that implies anyone buying a PC from major vendors after July can receive a Windows 7 upgrade for free.
Microsoft wouldn't confirm, but didn't truly deny, the implied upgrade program when Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley asked. And an official release date, isn't set for Windows 7, though Foley hears third quarter 2009, and Microsoft will only officially say early 2010. So new PC buyers might want to hold off if they're geeked for a fixed-up Vista—depending on one's faith in Microsoft ship dates, of course.
Microsoft wouldn't confirm, but didn't truly deny, the implied upgrade program when Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley asked. And an official release date, isn't set for Windows 7, though Foley hears third quarter 2009, and Microsoft will only officially say early 2010. So new PC buyers might want to hold off if they're geeked for a fixed-up Vista—depending on one's faith in Microsoft ship dates, of course.
Lenovo reportedly prepares for restructuring
Lenovo Group, the world's fourth largest maker of personal computers, is reportedly about to begin a restructuring platform aimed to increase the company's global presence. Earlier the company said that it was able to boost market share by acquiring smaller players, but after it failed to take over Gateway and Packard Bell, it became clear that such approach did not work.
The only big and successful acquisition of Lenovo in the recent years was IBM's PC business, which still mostly relies on corporate customers. Lenovo explains that because of this "over reliance", its global PC market share remains modest. The company did not manage to take over Gateway in the U.S. or Packard Bell in Europe and lost its No. 3 spot on the PC market to Acer Group, which commanded 12.6% of computer shipments in Q3 2008, according to Gartner market tracking company, just a percent point behind Dell (13.6%). Furthermore, Lenovo did not, at least openly, fight for Fujitsu-Siemens, when the joint-venture was about to break up in the recent months.
The only big and successful acquisition of Lenovo in the recent years was IBM's PC business, which still mostly relies on corporate customers. Lenovo explains that because of this "over reliance", its global PC market share remains modest. The company did not manage to take over Gateway in the U.S. or Packard Bell in Europe and lost its No. 3 spot on the PC market to Acer Group, which commanded 12.6% of computer shipments in Q3 2008, according to Gartner market tracking company, just a percent point behind Dell (13.6%). Furthermore, Lenovo did not, at least openly, fight for Fujitsu-Siemens, when the joint-venture was about to break up in the recent months.
gets new client in UAE for its award-winning FinnOne Suite
FinnOneTM, an internationally proven product solution, will provide the Bank with a comprehensive, powerful, and flexible system to support their loan origination process and help in delinquency management. Thereby, reducing turnaround time and efficiently filtering out bad debts to increase profitability and create a differentiated customer experience. FinnOneTM, with the centralized and controlled product designs, will allow for effective introduction of quick-to-market products and schemes best addressing this challenging environment
FinnOne™, the flagship product of Nucleus Software, is a powerhouse of seamlessly integrated applications, designed to provide operational support, risk management and decision-making support to banks and financial services companies. The FinnOne™ suite provides solutions for the asset as well as liability sides of business in addition to account management, core financial accounting, risk management, document management, and customer services. FinnOne™ also supports multi-branch, multi-currency, multi-product, and bi-lingual implementations. FinnOne™ focuses on both, retail and corporate loans, thereby emerging as a comprehensive solution to back any line of the lending business.
FinnOne™, the flagship product of Nucleus Software, is a powerhouse of seamlessly integrated applications, designed to provide operational support, risk management and decision-making support to banks and financial services companies. The FinnOne™ suite provides solutions for the asset as well as liability sides of business in addition to account management, core financial accounting, risk management, document management, and customer services. FinnOne™ also supports multi-branch, multi-currency, multi-product, and bi-lingual implementations. FinnOne™ focuses on both, retail and corporate loans, thereby emerging as a comprehensive solution to back any line of the lending business.
New SDXC memory card has up to 2 TB storage
The format for Secure Digital memory card, launched in January 2000, has become over the years while undergoing several upgrades, leaving behind some competitors formats. Maps so-called high-capacity exceeding 4 GB have emerged under the name SDHC in the year 2006.
The SD Association, which groups the major players in the field of Secure Digital memory cards, unveiled today at the CES 2009 the new memory card specification SDXC (eXtended to Capacity). The maximum capacity of these memory cards rises to 2 TB (as against 32 GB currently) and can reach speeds near 300 Mb / s playback and writing. These cards based on NAND flash chips last generation (such as those used in the SSD) and will use the file system of Microsoft exFAT optimized especially for flash memory and not limiting the size of a file, unlike the traditional FAT, 4 GB
The SD Association, which groups the major players in the field of Secure Digital memory cards, unveiled today at the CES 2009 the new memory card specification SDXC (eXtended to Capacity). The maximum capacity of these memory cards rises to 2 TB (as against 32 GB currently) and can reach speeds near 300 Mb / s playback and writing. These cards based on NAND flash chips last generation (such as those used in the SSD) and will use the file system of Microsoft exFAT optimized especially for flash memory and not limiting the size of a file, unlike the traditional FAT, 4 GB
Nokia stops making only WiMax device
The world's top mobile phone maker Nokia said on Thursday it had ended production of its only mobile device using the U.S.-centered WiMax technology, another blow for the struggling wireless technology.
WiMax has been competing for the status of next generation mobile technology, but has largely lost the battle to Long-Term Evolution (LTE).
"We have ramped down the N810 WiMax Edition tablet. It has reached the end of its lifecycle," said a Nokia spokesman. Nokia unveiled the model only nine months ago, while usually even the most trendy models have a shelf life of well over a year.
Canada's Nortel Networks Corp has said LTE will be the most likely upgrade path for about 80 percent of the world's existing mobile phone providers, with others going for WiMax.
WiMax has been competing for the status of next generation mobile technology, but has largely lost the battle to Long-Term Evolution (LTE).
"We have ramped down the N810 WiMax Edition tablet. It has reached the end of its lifecycle," said a Nokia spokesman. Nokia unveiled the model only nine months ago, while usually even the most trendy models have a shelf life of well over a year.
Canada's Nortel Networks Corp has said LTE will be the most likely upgrade path for about 80 percent of the world's existing mobile phone providers, with others going for WiMax.
ASUS laptops and desktops with Norton Internet Security
Symantec Corp., makers of Norton security software, announced that Norton Internet Security 2009 will help protect ASUS laptops and desktops sold around the world. Under terms of a multi-year agreement, the award-winning Norton Internet Security will ship on ASUS Eee PC™ netbooks and Eee Box nettops. Customers will receive a full-featured 60-day introductory subscription of Norton Internet Security at no extra charge.
Norton Internet Security 2009 is the industry's fastest, lightest security suite, featuring hundreds of performance enhancements. According to independent third-party tests, Norton Internet Security has an installation speed and quick scans of under a minute. While Norton Internet Security is extremely light on resources, it still offers powerful protection against online threats. Customers can shop, browse and bank online safely with the strong browser protection, anti-spyware, anti-virus and identity protection.
"Symantec is pleased to offer Norton Internet Security via the industry-leading ASUS netbooks and nettops," said Hal Bennett, vice president, consumer channel sales, Symantec Corp. "With their line of netbooks and nettops that are economical, environmentally-friendly and fashionable, ASUS is showing its commitment to their customers by keeping them secure right out of the box."
Norton Internet Security 2009 is the industry's fastest, lightest security suite, featuring hundreds of performance enhancements. According to independent third-party tests, Norton Internet Security has an installation speed and quick scans of under a minute. While Norton Internet Security is extremely light on resources, it still offers powerful protection against online threats. Customers can shop, browse and bank online safely with the strong browser protection, anti-spyware, anti-virus and identity protection.
"Symantec is pleased to offer Norton Internet Security via the industry-leading ASUS netbooks and nettops," said Hal Bennett, vice president, consumer channel sales, Symantec Corp. "With their line of netbooks and nettops that are economical, environmentally-friendly and fashionable, ASUS is showing its commitment to their customers by keeping them secure right out of the box."
TS-639 Pro Turbo NAS with Intel 1.6GHz CPU and 1GB
QNAP Systems, Inc. today unveils the 6-bay TS-639 Pro Turbo NAS featuring low power Intel 1.6GHz CPU, 1GB DDRII memory, and striking new industrial design. It is stylish yet powerful and reliable, supports dual Giga LAN, RAID 0/1/5/6/5+spare configurations, Online RAID Capacity Expansion and Online RAID Level Migration, and offers advanced functions such as iSCSI target service with Thin Provisioning, AES 256-bit volume-based encryption, automatic policy-based IP blocking, instant SMS alert, and SSL secure certificate etc. The NAS is also able to deliver outstanding performance for intensive simultaneous data access in the business environment.
"The TS-639 Pro is a business-class Turbo NAS with complete new industrial design," commented Zack Huang, Product Manager from QNAP. "It adopts vertical hard drive mounting which allows vertical air convection for excellent heat dissipation as less air is trapped beneath compared to horizontal hard drive mounting. Moreover, the TS-639 Pro uses an energy-saving Intel processor which guarantees low power consumption and allows 24x7 operation. It is an ideal storage solution for businesses."
The TS-639 Pro supports Hard Disk Drive S.M.A.R.T. ( Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology ) and comprehensive log system to let the server manager monitor the system closely. An LCD panel is provided for "Touch-N-Go" PC-less RAID installation, displaying system information, and basic server configuration. Versatile server functions are embedded in the NAS, e.g. file server, FTP server, DDNS support, Web server with built-in phpMyAdmin, Joomla, MySQL/ SQLite, editable php.ini, MySQL server and printer server ( max 3 sets ), etc. All these server functions can be accessed across Linux, UNIX, Mac, and Windows platforms.
"The TS-639 Pro is a business-class Turbo NAS with complete new industrial design," commented Zack Huang, Product Manager from QNAP. "It adopts vertical hard drive mounting which allows vertical air convection for excellent heat dissipation as less air is trapped beneath compared to horizontal hard drive mounting. Moreover, the TS-639 Pro uses an energy-saving Intel processor which guarantees low power consumption and allows 24x7 operation. It is an ideal storage solution for businesses."
The TS-639 Pro supports Hard Disk Drive S.M.A.R.T. ( Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology ) and comprehensive log system to let the server manager monitor the system closely. An LCD panel is provided for "Touch-N-Go" PC-less RAID installation, displaying system information, and basic server configuration. Versatile server functions are embedded in the NAS, e.g. file server, FTP server, DDNS support, Web server with built-in phpMyAdmin, Joomla, MySQL/ SQLite, editable php.ini, MySQL server and printer server ( max 3 sets ), etc. All these server functions can be accessed across Linux, UNIX, Mac, and Windows platforms.
Touch Feature Provides Better Value with Minimal Investments
Small to medium sized businesses seeking high value with minimal investment can now achieve greater success with single touch functionality. Leveraging the functionality of an intuitive, one-touch button, Kodak's Smart Touch Feature offers end users leading ease of use by enabling direct integration into PAPERVISION ENTERPRISE, the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Software and IMAGESILO, the SaaS ECM Service, products of Digitech Systems, Inc.
The complete end-to-end document capture solution from Kodak and Digitech Systems enables companies to reduce time and money spent on employee training and IT support, helping them to instead focus on core business competencies.
"As businesses strive to make well-informed, practical financial decisions during challenging economic times, companies should consider using ECM tools and products that provide their employees with built-in ease of use, minimizing the time and costs associated with staff training," said Kevin Diday, Business Development Manager, ISV's (Independent Software Vendors). "The integration of Kodak's Smart Touch Feature with Digitech Systems products is a sensible option for smaller and mid-sized companies that want to begin automating their documents and information processes."
Digitech Systems, a Colorado-based ISV and a leading provider of on demand and on premise ECM systems, works directly with Kodak's Smart Touch Feature for direct and easy user integration into its enterprise content management solution.
The complete end-to-end document capture solution from Kodak and Digitech Systems enables companies to reduce time and money spent on employee training and IT support, helping them to instead focus on core business competencies.
"As businesses strive to make well-informed, practical financial decisions during challenging economic times, companies should consider using ECM tools and products that provide their employees with built-in ease of use, minimizing the time and costs associated with staff training," said Kevin Diday, Business Development Manager, ISV's (Independent Software Vendors). "The integration of Kodak's Smart Touch Feature with Digitech Systems products is a sensible option for smaller and mid-sized companies that want to begin automating their documents and information processes."
Digitech Systems, a Colorado-based ISV and a leading provider of on demand and on premise ECM systems, works directly with Kodak's Smart Touch Feature for direct and easy user integration into its enterprise content management solution.
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4000 Series Graphics for Notebooks
Today announced ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD 4000 series graphics, its next generation series of notebook graphics processors, bringing leading gaming and multimedia technology from the desktop to notebooks. These feature-rich graphics processors redefine mobile gaming with advanced capabilities including support for the latest Microsoft DirectX® 10.1 games, a home theatre-quality HD multimedia experience, and energy-efficient features for long battery life to help users get the most out of their notebook at work, at home or at play.
The ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4800 series redefines HD gaming performance with support for ATI CrossFireX™ technology to deliver up to one teraFLOP of performance power.2 ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4600 series offers a superb balance of performance and energy efficiency. Optimal for thin and light notebooks, the ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4300 and ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4500 series provide exceptional battery life for anyone on the go.
"ASUS constantly strives in delivering the best possible mobile computing solutions to our customers for exceptional multimedia experiences," said Alvin Chou, Senior Product Manager for ASUS' Notebook Business Unit. "We are pleased to offer the world's first notebooks with the ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650 graphics in the ASUS N51Tp and N81Vp; and ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 graphics in the F81Se."
"The MSI EX625 notebook, with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4600 series graphics, and the GT725 notebook, with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4800 series graphics, represent the pinnacle of gaming and multimedia graphics for the mobile platform," said Eric Kuo, MSI Sales Director. "AMD has exceptional graphics success that will bring unprecedented power and performance for the mobile platform."
The ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4800 series redefines HD gaming performance with support for ATI CrossFireX™ technology to deliver up to one teraFLOP of performance power.2 ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4600 series offers a superb balance of performance and energy efficiency. Optimal for thin and light notebooks, the ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4300 and ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4500 series provide exceptional battery life for anyone on the go.
"ASUS constantly strives in delivering the best possible mobile computing solutions to our customers for exceptional multimedia experiences," said Alvin Chou, Senior Product Manager for ASUS' Notebook Business Unit. "We are pleased to offer the world's first notebooks with the ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650 graphics in the ASUS N51Tp and N81Vp; and ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 graphics in the F81Se."
"The MSI EX625 notebook, with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4600 series graphics, and the GT725 notebook, with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4800 series graphics, represent the pinnacle of gaming and multimedia graphics for the mobile platform," said Eric Kuo, MSI Sales Director. "AMD has exceptional graphics success that will bring unprecedented power and performance for the mobile platform."
Retailers Rush to Microsoft Retail Management Technology
Microsoft Dynamics solutions, which serve as essential technology for manufacturers and distributors in America and around the globe, now are being adopted by an increasing number of sports retailers as a way to connect their multiple points of sale and keep inventories updated, minute by minute.
Microsoft Corp. reported today that among its 305,000 Microsoft Dynamics customers worldwide, a growing percentage of professional sports organizations have solutions built on its enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management or retail management system technology. Adoption among groups of organizations with a common affiliation, such as those within a league or association, is currently as high as 78 percent. Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) is a popular choice for supporting retail operations within professional sports organizations, accounting for a portion of the 40,000 customers worldwide that Microsoft reports have adopted the solution. Its most recent version, Microsoft Dynamics RMS 2.0 is a complete point-of-sale (POS) solution that automates POS processes and store operations; provides centralized control for multi-store retailers; and integrates with Microsoft Office system programs, Microsoft Dynamics GP and other popular applications.
One recent purchaser of Microsoft Dynamics RMS is the merchandising unit of the Philadelphia Eagles. This unit manages all the retail operations for the Eagles, including the Eagles Pro Shop in Philadelphia and the Eagles End Zone outlet store in Lancaster, Pa., along with several dozen small stores set up at Lincoln Financial Field on game days and a retail store at the team's training camp at Lehigh University. The organization also runs an e-commerce business.
Microsoft Corp. reported today that among its 305,000 Microsoft Dynamics customers worldwide, a growing percentage of professional sports organizations have solutions built on its enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management or retail management system technology. Adoption among groups of organizations with a common affiliation, such as those within a league or association, is currently as high as 78 percent. Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) is a popular choice for supporting retail operations within professional sports organizations, accounting for a portion of the 40,000 customers worldwide that Microsoft reports have adopted the solution. Its most recent version, Microsoft Dynamics RMS 2.0 is a complete point-of-sale (POS) solution that automates POS processes and store operations; provides centralized control for multi-store retailers; and integrates with Microsoft Office system programs, Microsoft Dynamics GP and other popular applications.
One recent purchaser of Microsoft Dynamics RMS is the merchandising unit of the Philadelphia Eagles. This unit manages all the retail operations for the Eagles, including the Eagles Pro Shop in Philadelphia and the Eagles End Zone outlet store in Lancaster, Pa., along with several dozen small stores set up at Lincoln Financial Field on game days and a retail store at the team's training camp at Lehigh University. The organization also runs an e-commerce business.
GlobalLogic to create "Generation V" Technical Support
iYogi announced a software product development partnership with GlobalLogic, Inc. to create a "Generation V" services platform for iYogi's proprietary technical support application framework, iMantra. The fastest growing direct-to-consumer and small business technical support brand from India, iYogi has more than 50,000 subscribers worldwide.
GlobalLogic, the leader in global software product development, will assist in the enhancement of iYogi's service delivery framework using best-of-breed Web 2.0 tools and applications. Some of the innovative features to be introduced through this software product development tie-up include an application that resides on the customer's desktop and provides integration with iMantra ("Support Dock") and a global MPLS-based IP transport platform that provides customers with the instant deployment of remote access and voice-based support with a single click. This advanced implementation allows for integration with POS payment systems to facilitate real-time processing at the point of sale.
GlobalLogic, the leader in global software product development, will assist in the enhancement of iYogi's service delivery framework using best-of-breed Web 2.0 tools and applications. Some of the innovative features to be introduced through this software product development tie-up include an application that resides on the customer's desktop and provides integration with iMantra ("Support Dock") and a global MPLS-based IP transport platform that provides customers with the instant deployment of remote access and voice-based support with a single click. This advanced implementation allows for integration with POS payment systems to facilitate real-time processing at the point of sale.
The AMD Phenom II moves into the Dell XPS 625
A minimum of 2 GB to 8 GB of RAM dual-channel DDR2 running at 800 MHz assist this configuration. The Corsair Dominator memory is also available as an option. Finally, storage is provided by one or two hard drives of 500 GB to 1TB In addition, many other options are available.
Dell turns the recent test by delivering these machines with Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit. Traded from $ 1 000 in the United States with an Athlon X2 processor, these machines are expected to cross the Atlantic in the coming days. __________________
Dell turns the recent test by delivering these machines with Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit. Traded from $ 1 000 in the United States with an Athlon X2 processor, these machines are expected to cross the Atlantic in the coming days. __________________
TiVo Googlizes the Television
TiVo, the dogged next-generation television company, appears to be striking a blow for youthful insouciance here at C.E.S. Roving bands of bathing-suit wearing teenagers are walking around wearing TiVo tattoos, carrying surfboards and messages that read "Channel surfing is dead."
The gimmick is designed to promote what seems at first like a fairly routine new feature: search. The redesigned search feature in TiVo Series 3 and TiVo HD boxes uses the overall popularity of shows to help people find the programs they are looking for. So, for example, if a user starts typing the letters HE into the redesigned search box on TiVo, the popular show Heroes will likely come up first. In the old alphabetical system, Heroes would have appeared well down the list—after reruns of Hee Haw.
The new search also integrates the Internet content TiVo has added to its HD boxes. So "Heroes" clips on YouTube and back episodes on Amazon Video on Demand are mixed into the search result as well.
This is why Tom Rogers, TiVo's chief executive, says channel surfing is a thing of the pas
The gimmick is designed to promote what seems at first like a fairly routine new feature: search. The redesigned search feature in TiVo Series 3 and TiVo HD boxes uses the overall popularity of shows to help people find the programs they are looking for. So, for example, if a user starts typing the letters HE into the redesigned search box on TiVo, the popular show Heroes will likely come up first. In the old alphabetical system, Heroes would have appeared well down the list—after reruns of Hee Haw.
The new search also integrates the Internet content TiVo has added to its HD boxes. So "Heroes" clips on YouTube and back episodes on Amazon Video on Demand are mixed into the search result as well.
This is why Tom Rogers, TiVo's chief executive, says channel surfing is a thing of the pas
Google developer site being used to distribute malware
Google's free code-hosting Web site for developers is being used to distribute malware, a security researcher said on Friday.
Google Code is a place where programmers can host projects and code. Along with the legitimate code are links to fake videos that direct users to download a missing codec, said Dave Marcus, director of security research for McAfee Avert Labs. The codecs turn out instead to be password-stealing Trojan horses and programs geared toward stealing financial information for identity fraud, he said.
"They're using it as a way to send out links or as a place to house their links and redirects because it's Google and obviously it gets highly ranked in the index," he said. "The bad guys look for services like this as a way to push out code."
A Google spokesman said the company has removed malware-distributing projects from Google Code and search results.
"Google works hard to protect our users from malware. Using Project Hosting on Google Code, or any Google product, to serve or host malware is a violation of our product policies," the spokesman said in a statement. "Using automated tools, we actively work to detect and remove sites that serve malware from our network. We have removed many of these projects from Google Code and from our search results. Additionally, we'll continue to explore new ways to identify and eliminate such content."
Google Code is a place where programmers can host projects and code. Along with the legitimate code are links to fake videos that direct users to download a missing codec, said Dave Marcus, director of security research for McAfee Avert Labs. The codecs turn out instead to be password-stealing Trojan horses and programs geared toward stealing financial information for identity fraud, he said.
"They're using it as a way to send out links or as a place to house their links and redirects because it's Google and obviously it gets highly ranked in the index," he said. "The bad guys look for services like this as a way to push out code."
A Google spokesman said the company has removed malware-distributing projects from Google Code and search results.
"Google works hard to protect our users from malware. Using Project Hosting on Google Code, or any Google product, to serve or host malware is a violation of our product policies," the spokesman said in a statement. "Using automated tools, we actively work to detect and remove sites that serve malware from our network. We have removed many of these projects from Google Code and from our search results. Additionally, we'll continue to explore new ways to identify and eliminate such content."
Apple patent for a camera hidden in the screen
As usual, many patent applications eventually landing in the hands of the general public. Companies like IBM, Microsoft or Apple make many requests, and even if they are not all agreed, they can track the evolution of certain jobs. This is particularly the case for Apple, which provides probably webcams hide behind screens next machines.
With the exception of the Mac Pro and the Mac Mini, all the computers in the firm at the apple, particularly laptops, have a webcam and integrated home located above the slab of the screen. The iSight, which currently has 2 megapixels, a device that was previously sold separately, but Apple decided to make it integrated as a selling point further.
With the exception of the Mac Pro and the Mac Mini, all the computers in the firm at the apple, particularly laptops, have a webcam and integrated home located above the slab of the screen. The iSight, which currently has 2 megapixels, a device that was previously sold separately, but Apple decided to make it integrated as a selling point further.
Industry Support for Its Media Processor for TVs
At the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show Intel Corp. showed broad industry support that brings a variety of rich Internet applications to the TV through new connected consumer electronics (CE) devices running on the Intel Media Processor CE 3100. The new Intel processor is the first in a family of purpose-built System on Chips (SoCs) designed specifically for the CE industry.
Intel: Internet for Every TV!
"Intel is working with leading-edge CE manufacturers, broadcasters, movie studios and content and service providers to deliver a new connected TV experience. This effort is aimed at enhancing today's traditional TV watching with complementary widgets that will expand content options, deliver real-time information and offer interactive features, all of which can be personalized to fit the viewer's needs," said Eric Kim, senior vice president of Intel's digital home group.
Mr. Kim said the company plans to bring Internet-based content to the TV through the power of CE-centric Intel processors and a new TV applications framework called the Widget Channel, developed with Yahoo!. Today, a variety of CE and entertainment companies are embracing this new opportunity.
Intel: Internet for Every TV!
"Intel is working with leading-edge CE manufacturers, broadcasters, movie studios and content and service providers to deliver a new connected TV experience. This effort is aimed at enhancing today's traditional TV watching with complementary widgets that will expand content options, deliver real-time information and offer interactive features, all of which can be personalized to fit the viewer's needs," said Eric Kim, senior vice president of Intel's digital home group.
Mr. Kim said the company plans to bring Internet-based content to the TV through the power of CE-centric Intel processors and a new TV applications framework called the Widget Channel, developed with Yahoo!. Today, a variety of CE and entertainment companies are embracing this new opportunity.
ASUS Eee Top touchscreen PC zombie
This is the new PC from Asus that revealed on CES 2009 named ASUS Eee Top touchscreen PC zombie.the ASUS Eee Top touchscreen PC zombie comes with touchscreen technology and 15.6-inch wide touchscreen.Asus offer this gadget for $599. I think that price is very suitable if we compare with features that we can get.
Deliver Next-Generation Games and Applications
LAS VEGAS (2009 International CES) -- AMD (NYSE: AMD) President and Chief Executive Officer Dirk Meyer and OTOY Chief Executive Officer Jules Urbach unveiled a plan to revolutionize the deployment, development and delivery of HD content through the "AMD Fusion Render Cloud", a massively-parallel supercomputer. The announcement took place during AMD's Industry Insider Series keynote at the Las Vegas Hilton Theater, where AMD was joined on stage by industry luminaries such as Lucasfilm, Dell, HP and Electronic Arts.
"AMD has a long track record in the supercomputing world. Seven out of 10 of the world's fastest machines, including the fastest two computers on the planet, are powered by AMD hardware," said Meyer. "Today, AMD is pleased to announce a new kind of supercomputer unlike any other ever built. It is being designed to break the one petaFLOPS barrier, and to process a million compute threads across more than 1,000 graphics processors. We anticipate it to be the fastest graphics supercomputer ever. And it will be powered by OTOY's software for a singular purpose: to make HD cloud computing a reality. We plan to have this system ready by the second half of 2009."
"AMD has a long track record in the supercomputing world. Seven out of 10 of the world's fastest machines, including the fastest two computers on the planet, are powered by AMD hardware," said Meyer. "Today, AMD is pleased to announce a new kind of supercomputer unlike any other ever built. It is being designed to break the one petaFLOPS barrier, and to process a million compute threads across more than 1,000 graphics processors. We anticipate it to be the fastest graphics supercomputer ever. And it will be powered by OTOY's software for a singular purpose: to make HD cloud computing a reality. We plan to have this system ready by the second half of 2009."
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Firefox 3.2: Ubiquity, Prism, and customization
According to the magazine PC Pro, version 3.2 of the Firefox browser
loaded a field for entering commands and the possibility of a specific
window for web applications.
loaded a field for entering commands and the possibility of a specific
window for web applications.
Orders will be effected through a merger of direct extension Ubiquity,
issue of Mozilla Labs laboratory in August, directly in the address
bar. In addition to search engine by default, is truly hand navigation
which will be at the forefront in this next version of the browser.
Ubiquity allows you to perform several actions. Thus, one can imagine
that a command like "email Jean" will open a new tab, will connect to
your Gmail account, open the dialer, the fields will automatically
fill the subject with the title of the web page viewed as well as its
formatted link in the message body. Create an event on its online
calendar, add a bookmark to Delicious ... the possibilities are
numerous. Mike Connors, developer at Mozilla told PC Pro that as many
commands scheduled for Ubiquity as extensions for Firefox!
"We are trying to determine how it is possible to integrate the
functionality of Mozilla Labs [... ] Rather than optimize [the
browser] little by little, we are actually looking to be innovative.
Sometimes it takes trying to projects in advance without knowing if it
works, "says the developer.
In addition to a merger with Ubiquity, Firefox 3.2 is expected to take
an engine to completely customize the browser interface without having
to install a particular extension. Note that Prism, a Mozilla Labs
project, will also be incorporated into Firefox 3.2 with the
possibility of SSB (Site Specific Browser).
Microsoft Enterprise Search Goes
Twenty years ago, enterprise search meant sifting through office
filing cabinets to try to find the desired document. Nowadays,
increased competition and a challenging economic climate require that
businesses be able to locate an electronic version of a document or
pinpoint a vital piece of business information in an instant.
Imperatives like these help explain why industry analysts forecast
continued strong demand for enterprise search solutions.
filing cabinets to try to find the desired document. Nowadays,
increased competition and a challenging economic climate require that
businesses be able to locate an electronic version of a document or
pinpoint a vital piece of business information in an instant.
Imperatives like these help explain why industry analysts forecast
continued strong demand for enterprise search solutions.
Since Microsoft completed its acquisition of enterprise search
developer FAST Search & Transfer last April, the Microsoft Office
SharePoint Server team has been working closely with colleagues at
FAST to bring together the companies' respective search technologies.
The result combines FAST's deep search expertise with the widely used
platform technology of SharePoint Server.
Today at FASTforward'09 in Las Vegas, Microsoft provided a glimpse
into the fruits of their efforts: FAST Search for SharePoint, a new
search server that will add the high-end search capabilities of FAST
ESP to SharePoint. FAST Search for SharePoint will be available with
the release of the next version of Microsoft Office. The solution will
equip businesses with high-end search capabilities that will enhance
their efficiency and boost productivity.
Sandisk Develops 32nm NAND Flash Technology
SANDISK DEVELOPS 32-NANOMETER NAND FLASH TECHNOLOGY—SMALLEST, MOST
ADVANCED FLASH MEMORY CHIP IN THE WORLD
ADVANCED FLASH MEMORY CHIP IN THE WORLD
Combination of X3 and 32 nanometer Represents Breakthroughs in Size
and Density; Significantly Reduces Manufacturing Cost While
Maintaining Performance
Will allow for higher capacity of microSD cards not possible with
existing technologies
Maintains performance levels of 43nm process technology due to
SanDisk's advanced All Bit-Line architecture and 32nm process
technology advancements
SanDisk Corporation and Toshiba Corporation today announced the
co-development of multi-level cell NAND flash memory using 32-nm
process technology to produce a 32-Gb X3 memory chip. The breakthrough
introduction is expected to quickly bring to market advanced
technologies that will enable greater capacities and reduce
manufacturing costs for products ranging from memory cards to Solid
State Drives.
Facebook's New Application Offers
Arbor Ventures, a Wyoming-based investment firm, and i2we, a Venture
funded start up founded by Karel Baloun, the first Senior Engineer at
Facebook, today announced their partnership to release TrueScoop, a
new application that allows everyone to search for the personal and
criminal history of anyone they choose, free of cost and without
notification to the person being searched. Backed by Arbor Ventures,
i2we designed and built the front-end architecture, while Arbor
Venture implemented the backend. This collaboration has proven to be a
winning union of intelligent design and several national databases,
creating an important application of technology in the search for
truth.
funded start up founded by Karel Baloun, the first Senior Engineer at
Facebook, today announced their partnership to release TrueScoop, a
new application that allows everyone to search for the personal and
criminal history of anyone they choose, free of cost and without
notification to the person being searched. Backed by Arbor Ventures,
i2we designed and built the front-end architecture, while Arbor
Venture implemented the backend. This collaboration has proven to be a
winning union of intelligent design and several national databases,
creating an important application of technology in the search for
truth.
"TrueScoop is a unique opportunity for everyone to research anyone.
Although public records are free, a third party compiled report
typically costs over $30. TrueScoop brings a new transparency and
safety to the internet," said Karel Baloun, Founder of i2we.
"TrueScoop offers access to the complete national sex offender list,
with pictures, and millions of public records for offenses from minor
misdemeanors like being too noisy or mischievous, to felonies. It is
THE most complete and convenient list available free on the web.
Everyone will be amazed how easy it is to find the truth."
Trend Micro empowers channel partners with Tech Lab
Trend Micro, Inc., a global leader in Internet content security, has
set up three technology support labs (Tech Labs), known as the "Trend
Micro Experience Labs" as part of their Affinity Partner program, to
help empower its channel partners in India. These labs are being set
up in New Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai.
set up three technology support labs (Tech Labs), known as the "Trend
Micro Experience Labs" as part of their Affinity Partner program, to
help empower its channel partners in India. These labs are being set
up in New Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai.
Says Mr. Amit Nath, Country Manager – India & SAARC, Trend Micro,
"Over the last few years, we observed that our channel community
partners do not have the requisite infrastructure either to
demonstrate our products to prospective customers or train their own
internal resources on Trend Micro products. While bigger partners
might be able to setup a lab, majority of our partners are so small
that they cannot afford to setup a lab on their own. During our
need-assessment meetings with various partners, we found that high
investment and running costs associated with implementing multiple
servers, license and dedicated manpower were key deterrent factors for
partners in setting up such Labs."
"We decided to setup Customer/Partner Trend Micro Experience Labs at
Mumbai, New Delhi and Bangalore for the use and benefit of our channel
community. These ready-to-use Tech Labs are equipped to let our
partners demonstrate the entire Trend Micro portfolio of products to
our prospective customers. For their internal training purposes, these
Labs provide enterprise class infrastructure for our partners to
experience the entire Trend Micro portfolio of products. We also
provide hands-on training where each participant gets his own
dedicated hardware for learning purpose," adds Mr. Nath.
Nasscom Connect - Innovative Social Networking
February of every year, the city of Mumbai sees a different profile of
visitors – the stalwarts of the global IT world. The NASSCOM India
Leadership Forum 2009 will be held from February 11-13, 2009 at the
Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai. The theme for this years' event is
"Reshaping the global economy".
visitors – the stalwarts of the global IT world. The NASSCOM India
Leadership Forum 2009 will be held from February 11-13, 2009 at the
Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai. The theme for this years' event is
"Reshaping the global economy".
The NASSCOM India Leadership Forum 2009, a milestone event that will
mark NASSCOM's 20th year, will bring under one roof industry leaders,
thought gurus, analysts, Government decision makers, academia and IT
users from across the world. The conference will be attended by Global
CEOs, International CIOs, Analysts, Consultants, Influencers, Thought
Leaders, Academicians and Senior Government Officials and will feature
multiple forums and conclaves in parallel tracks across three days.
NASSCOM 2009 will offer participants a vast spectrum of must-attend
keynote addresses, panel discussions, and special sessions that will
touch on the important issues concerning the IT-BPO industry.
Iridium interactive, India's leading web and interactive company has
partnered with NASSCOM to create a SOCIAL Networking product, called
NASSCOM Connect, to add value to the NASSCOM ILF delegate experience.
NASSCOM Connect is a social networking platform which is a combination
of Linked-in and Facebook, that will help attendees and delegates to
maintain ties and continue their dialogue in the virtual space. A
unique platform, the NASSCOM Connect enables the delegates to
touchbase with each other before the event kicks off on February 11th
at Mumbai. Within the last week we have seen 40,359 page impressions
with about 1,000+ connections amongst the delegates, for this
platform.
Samsung Begins Mass Production of High-performance
amsung the world leader in advanced memory technology and the leading
producer of high-end graphics memory, announced today that it has
begun mass producing GDDR5 graphics memory using 50-nanometer class
process technology.
producer of high-end graphics memory, announced today that it has
begun mass producing GDDR5 graphics memory using 50-nanometer class
process technology.
"Our early 2009 introduction of GDDR5 chips will help us to meet the
growing demand for higher performance graphics memory in PCs, graphic
cards and game consoles," said Mueez Deen, director, mobile and
graphics memory, Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. "Because GDDR5 is the
fastest and highest performing memory in the world, we're able to
improve the gaming experience with it across all platforms," he added.
Designed to support a maximum data transfer speed of 7.0Gbps (gigabits
per second), Samsung's GDDR5 will render more life-like (3D) imaging
with a maximum 28GB/s (gigabytes per second) bandwidth, which is more
than twice that of the previous fastest graphics memory bandwidth of
12.8GB/s for GDDR4. The ultra-fast processing speed is equivalent to
transferring nineteen 1.5GB DVD resolution movies in one second. The
high image processing speed of the GDDR5 also supports the latest data
formats (Blu-ray and full HD).
Unlike GDDR4, which processes data and images using the
strobe-and-clock technique, the processing speed of the GDDR5 is much
faster because GDDR5 operates with a free-running clock that does not
require the data read/write function to be synchronized to the
operations of the clock.
HP Strengthens Client Virtualization Portfolio
Building on its extensive client virtualization portfolio, HP today
announced with Citrix a simplified solution that integrates
affordable, high-performance HP Blade PCs and Citrix® XenDesktop™ 3 to
help businesses reduce costs and enjoy better manageability,
scalability and security than with traditional PCs.
announced with Citrix a simplified solution that integrates
affordable, high-performance HP Blade PCs and Citrix® XenDesktop™ 3 to
help businesses reduce costs and enjoy better manageability,
scalability and security than with traditional PCs.
At the core of the solution are the new HP BladeSystem bc2800 Blade PC
and HP BladeSystem bc2200 Blade PC, which offer advanced
infrastructure control and scalability. These products are combined
with Citrix XenDesktop 3 to provide a high-definition user experience
and centralized desktop management. The combined offering leverages
the power of both the data center and endpoint devices to
significantly reduce desktop total cost of ownership.
"By combining HP blade PCs with XenDesktop, we've created a simple,
low-cost virtualization solution that helps companies efficiently
manage and scale their computing environments while delivering the
high-performance experience knowledge and power users demand," said
Roberto Moctezuma, vice president and general manager, Desktop
Solutions Organization, HP. "Particularly in this challenging economic
environment, we see client virtualization as a cost-efficient
alternative for companies needing to economically update and better
manage their personal computing infrastructures."
Microsoft 10,000 Eureka Moments and Counting
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently awarded Microsoft Corp.
its 10,000th U.S. patent. The invention, U.S. Patent No. 7,479,950,
applies to surface computing technology and outlines how users can
place real objects — anything from cell phones to their own fingers —
on the computer's tablelike display and the computer will
automatically identify the objects and track their position,
orientation and motion. This allows the objects to be associated with
data or media, like a specific collection of music or photos.
its 10,000th U.S. patent. The invention, U.S. Patent No. 7,479,950,
applies to surface computing technology and outlines how users can
place real objects — anything from cell phones to their own fingers —
on the computer's tablelike display and the computer will
automatically identify the objects and track their position,
orientation and motion. This allows the objects to be associated with
data or media, like a specific collection of music or photos.
Curtis Wong, one of four co-inventors of the patent from Microsoft
Research, explains that there are myriad uses for the patented
technology in conjunction with Microsoft Surface computers or other
touch-screen applications. For example, a group of photos from a
particular vacation could be associated with a souvenir from the trip.
Placing the souvenir on a Microsoft Surface computer might initiate a
slide show. Rotating the souvenir accelerates or slows the playback
speed. Placing it on another area of the screen would "spill" the
photos onto the Surface display, allowing the user to edit, delete or
add photos to that collection with simple gestures.
Or a user might choose to associate a collection of party music with a
matchbox from a favorite music club. Placing the matchbox on Microsoft
Surface would cause all the album covers within that party mix to jump
out, so the user can rearrange the playlist. From there, she could
place the matchbox on a play button to hear the music, and then rotate
the matchbox to scroll through the other albums. She could also add
music to that playlist by touching related albums and "flicking" them
into the matchbox.
Nvidia SLI Technology Now Available
NVIDIA Corporation today announced that Intel Corporation has licensed
NVIDIA SLI technology for inclusion on the Intel DX58SO motherboard
for the Intel Core i7 processor. As a result, customers with Intel
X58-based motherboards and the Core i7 processor can now equip their
PCs with any combination of NVIDIA GeForce GPUs, including Quad SLI,
for the ultimate visual computing experience.
NVIDIA SLI technology for inclusion on the Intel DX58SO motherboard
for the Intel Core i7 processor. As a result, customers with Intel
X58-based motherboards and the Core i7 processor can now equip their
PCs with any combination of NVIDIA GeForce GPUs, including Quad SLI,
for the ultimate visual computing experience.
"The addition of NVIDIA SLI technology to the Intel DX58SO motherboard
has been a welcome addition," said Clem Russo, VP and General Manager
of Channel Desktop Platform Group at Intel Corporation. "The pairing
of our new Core i7 processors on our Extreme Series motherboard and
NVIDIA GeForce graphics has resulted in some of the world's fastest
consumer gaming PC platforms. For playing any of today's hottest PC
titles, this is one awesome combination that our customers have been
asking for."
As a result of today's announcement, NVIDIA SLI technology is now
available for all consumer PC platforms, including the Intel Core i7,
Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Duo processors, as well as those based on the
AMD Phenom II CPU. In addition to raw graphics performance, NVIDIA
GeForce GPUs also provide gamers with additional capabilities not
found on any other discrete graphics solutions, including NVIDIA PhysX
technology for deeper gaming immersion, stereoscopic 3D gaming with
NVIDIA 3D Vision technology, and support for CUDA, a revolutionary new
computing architecture that harnesses the power of the NVIDIA GPU to
accelerate everyday computing applications including video
transcoding, physics calculations, and high-definition video playback.
Microsoft To Offer Free Windows 7 Upgrade
The Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Program
Microsoft issued a draft of the Windows 7 Technical Guarantee Program
to their OEM partners on December 10, giving them exactly one month to
provide their feedback before Microsoft finalizes the program details.
We managed to obtain a copy of the draft, which tentatively refers to
the program as the "Windows 7 Upgrade Program". Let's take a look at
the key points outlined in the draft.
Interim Name
The official name for the program has yet to be determined. Microsoft
is using "Windows 7 Upgrade Program" as the place-holder for the
Windows Vista to Windows 7 upgrade program, which was also known as
the Windows 7 Technical Guarantee Program. Microsoft will announce the
final program name at a later date.
Overview Of The Windows 7 Upgrade Program
The Windows 7 Upgrade Program is designed to assist Microsoft's OEM
partners in minimizing the number of end users who may postpone
acquiring a new computer because of the impending release of the
Windows 7 operating system. This program allows OEMs to offer an
upgrade to Windows 7 to end users who qualify.
This is a consumer-oriented program targeted at individual consumers
and small businesses that have purchased eligible PCs during the
Program Eligibility Period. End users will have to meet these
requirements to be deemed eligible for the upgrade to Windows 7 when
it is released:
End users must purchase a new PC that is pre-installed with an eligible
Windows Vista Operating System (OS), during the program eligibility window.
The PC must have a valid Certificate of Authenticity (COA) attached.
The only Windows Vista® versions eligible for the program are:
Windows Vista® Home Premium
Opera unveils turbo-charged
Just when you thought browsing couldn't get any faster, Opera unveils
its latest innovation for better browsing, Opera Turbo. This all-new,
turbo-charged way to surf will make its exclusive appearance at Mobile
World Congress in Barcelona from February 16-19, 2009.
its latest innovation for better browsing, Opera Turbo. This all-new,
turbo-charged way to surf will make its exclusive appearance at Mobile
World Congress in Barcelona from February 16-19, 2009.
To be available for business customers on Opera Desktop, Opera Mobile
and Opera Devices SDK, Opera Turbo compresses bandwidth consumption.
By processing data being sent to a mobile phone or a PC by up to 80
percent, operators will be able to reduce network traffic and save on
data transmissions. This helps to extend the longevity of their mobile
network investments. For device manufacturers, Opera Turbo provides a
faster browsing application that can leverage device capabilities and
utilize hardware resources more effectively. By leveraging Opera
Turbo, operators and OEMs can provide a faster browsing experience to
their end-users, independent of network constraints or hardware
limitations.
Due to Opera Turbo's advanced compression technology, even devices
with limited hardware capabilities show improved page download rates
and better overall performance. By leveraging its experience with
server-side optimization solutions such as Opera Mini, Opera Software
is extending optimization to encompass other Opera browser products.
Moreover, Opera Turbo is able to reduce the size of the transferred
page without transcoding the page. Opera Turbo offers full support for
dynamic Web technologies such as Ajax and Flash.
YouTube starts the download and selling
Between negotiations with the majors, teams develop new YouTube
features. Some of the content offered on the platform to share videos
from Google are now available to download for later offline. YouTube
joins the growing list of online services available from Google ...
offline.
features. Some of the content offered on the platform to share videos
from Google are now available to download for later offline. YouTube
joins the growing list of online services available from Google ...
offline.
The possibility to involve in its videos a Creative Commons license
authorizing the dissemination of creations under certain
circumstances, and offer them for download, made its appearance are
still reserved for certain partners picked. These functions are
offered by the challenger Vimeo for several months. The downloaded
videos are distributed by YouTube to MP4 format (H.264 video and AAC
audio) without digital lock (DRM).
A function to market the videos for an amount that determines the
seller is also being tested, but the shares held by Google have been
specified. But certainly it is the latter in a new way to monetize
their service so far unprofitable. The sale goes through the
centralized payment service Google Checkout, PayPal equivalent. Asked
about unofficial software that allow long to retrieve the content from
YouTube, a representative of the Internet giant is content to argue
that downloading a video other than through the dedicated function is
a violation of the terms of service . Download video on YouTube
However, it says that Google engineers are actively working on a
solution, an effort that has so far shown no avail for most streaming
services.
Available from France but for now only in English, this feature is
accessible through a link on this video Download videos from some
major U.S. universities such as Stanford or the UCLA. A trick proposed
by the developers of Google itself yet provides download MP4 format
almost any YouTube video, and since April 2008, not counting the many
unofficial programs that offer this possibility.
ST-Ericsson born: A joint venture between
"The 50/50 joint venture that was formed as the Kingdom of the
semiconductor division of STMicroelectronics wireless and mobile
platforms division of Ericsson will move its first steps under the
name ST-Ericsson"
semiconductor division of STMicroelectronics wireless and mobile
platforms division of Ericsson will move its first steps under the
name ST-Ericsson"
The wireless semiconductor division of STMicroelectronics and the
division of Ericsson Mobile Platforms have decided to unite their
efforts and to create a 50/50 joint venture known as the ST-Ericsson.
ST-Ericsson aims to become the top provider of platforms, and
connectivity for mobile multimedia, including the reference design for
GSM, EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA, and TD-SCDMA and LTE.
Multimedia processors and application of the new company supports all
major operating systems and aim to be the engine of the next
generation devices. Its connectivity options include Bluetooth and
broadcasting, FM, GPS, WLAN, Near Field Communications and USB. The
solutions of ST-Ericsson, in practice, covering all market segments,
from basic level to smartphone and can be supplied either as Fully
integrated solutions both as individual components.
MySpace Quietly Launches Site-Wide Image Search
MySpace has introduced a new image search feature to its integrated
search engine, allowing users to quickly search through photos shared
by their friends and the MySpace community. While MySpace did not
officially announce the new feature, the company has confirmed that it
recently went live, and indexes around 3 billion of the site's photos.
The addition reflects MySpace's apparently increasing focus on its
search engine, which also includes the site's video and music content
along with a Google-powered web search. Users are given the option to
search through photos their friends have shared, those with viewing
rights set to 'public' by other MySpace users, or images on
Photobucket, which was acquired by MySpace's parent company in 2007.
search engine, allowing users to quickly search through photos shared
by their friends and the MySpace community. While MySpace did not
officially announce the new feature, the company has confirmed that it
recently went live, and indexes around 3 billion of the site's photos.
The addition reflects MySpace's apparently increasing focus on its
search engine, which also includes the site's video and music content
along with a Google-powered web search. Users are given the option to
search through photos their friends have shared, those with viewing
rights set to 'public' by other MySpace users, or images on
Photobucket, which was acquired by MySpace's parent company in 2007.
Users are given the option to search through photos their friends have
shared, those with viewing rights set to 'public' by other MySpace
users, or images on Photobucket, which was acquired by MySpace's
parent company in 2007. MySpace says that all results are shown
through a "social lense", which means that the engine pays attention
to keywords in your profile and who your friends are to try to
generate the most relevant results.
It's a neat feature and one that I'm sure will improve over time, but
in its current form MySpace Image Search is a little weird. While a
search for "San Francisco" on Flickr or Google Image Search will
generally yield city-scapes or famous landmarks, most of the results
on MySpace feature people that you don't know, with the famous
landmarks in the background. Searches for celebrities like 'Lil Wayne'
tend to fare better, but you'll still wind up with a number of MySpace
users who have photographed themselves dressed up as the person you
searched for. Like I said, it's a little weird - though it can come in
handy when you're only concerned with looking through your friends'
photos.
Monday, 13 June 2011
IBM Unveils New Database Software to Help
IBM today unveiled new database software to help companies make
decisions more intelligently and maximize sales opportunities while
reducing expenses.
decisions more intelligently and maximize sales opportunities while
reducing expenses.
With new Informix database software, global companies, for the first
time, can both warehouse their data and conduct ultra fast online
transactions with a simplified software platform. The combination of
the two capabilities in one offering can help deliver new results and
insights to grow businesses and lower costs by making it easier to use
existing Informix infrastructure to help clients work as much as 50%
more efficiently.
To effectively compete in today's challenging global economy,
companies are now recognizing the need to use information more
effectively. Right now, 85% of CIOs do not believe their information
is currently well managed and shared across the entire business. In
addition, most companies lack a cohesive strategy to get the most
value from their information.
"On a daily basis, our organization needs to extract patient data to
track outstanding claims that are long overdue. It used to take us
months to collect information that we are now able to retrieve in a
matter of minutes," said Dan Contaldi, vice president, Information
Technology, Women's Health. "Now, this technology allows more time for
our central billing staff to focus on the business rather than
spending hours sifting through the maze of outstanding claims. We see
the addition of the Informix warehousing capabilities providing a
complete and cost efficient solution."
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