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Tom Krazit, Michael Kanellos and Ina Fried
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Dell has agreed to use Advanced Micro Devices' Opteron chip in multiprocessor servers by the end of the year, ending a long-standing policy of sticking exclusively with Intel. The PC maker made the move public in its first-quarter earnings press release on Thursday. Speculation has mounted for years as to whether Dell would adopt the company's chips, despite Dell's exclusive relationship with rival Intel to this point. |
| CADALYST |
SPECopc Updates Graphics-Performance Benchmark |
SPECopc (SPEC/GPC's OpenGL Performance Characterization) project group yesterday released SPECviewperf v9, an updated version of its performance evaluation software for systems running CAD/CAM, digital content creation and visualization applications. SPECviewperf v9 is designed for individuals who assess graphics performance for new purchases and upgrades, graphics card vendors testing products under development, OEMs evaluating graphics components and consultants and publication editors reviewing new graphics s llys |
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Dan Balaban
Mega-Memory SIMs: Some Support Builds, But Many Questions Remain
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Some large mobile network operators are warming to the idea of using high-memory SIM cards to deliver such applications as instant branding of handsets, digital rights management and Internet connectivity. But with one important exception, they don’t seem keen on using the big SIMs for massive storage of content, such as full music tracks or videos. And they are concerned about future availability of handsets to handle the mega-cards and prices they would have to pay for them. |
| CIO |
Sumner Lemon
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The top executives at China Mobile (Hong Kong) and Google have discussed how to make Internet search capabilities available to mobile-phone users, an executive confirmed Friday.
During a press conference Thursday, Wang Jianzhou, the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of China Mobile, revealed he had twice met with Google CEO Eric Schmidt to discuss the possibility of moving Internet search from fixed-line Internet connections to mobile phones, said Rainie Lei, a China Mobile spokeswoman. |
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Karen S. Henrie
Technology: Digital Rights for the Enterprise Secures Sensitive Documents |
When executive search firm Sterling-Hoffman acquired two research facilities in India last year—thereby doubling its employee count, from 150 to 300—CEO Angel Mehta quickly ran into problems securing the company's intellectual property. "Emerging markets are like the Wild West, times ten," says Mehta |
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Indianapolis-based Interactive Intelligence is adding a new workforce management module called Interaction Optimizer to its contact center software package. Interaction Optimizer will do forecasting, scheduling, and real-time adherence capabilities for any size contact center. |
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When most people hear the words ‘vector art’ the first things that probably come to mind are flat shapes and solid colours. In the ever-changing world of digital character design, your personal style almost always determines your illustrative technique. While some styles call for a flat approach, others will need a little dimensionality to spice up the composition. |
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Elizabeth Millard
Keep Track of Your Technology |
The good news is that creating an asset management program doesn't require a great deal of heavy lifting, either figuratively or literally, and the better news is that it can save time and money in the long run, and even prevent unneeded purchases down the line. |
| Computer Edge |
Michael Dillon
Computer, Heal Thyself!
“Are you tired of fixing your computer?”
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New technology is being developed that allows computers to fix their flaws and problems automatically, without the user ever being aware that there was an issue. New software applications and hardware are being developed that will allow the computer or the computer's operating system to sense when there is a problem, and to fix the problem before the machine crashes or harms the system. |
| Computer
Weekly (UK) |
Antony Savvas
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HSBC is using SAS's Fraud Management for Banking software to try and stem criminal activity around its customers’ accounts. The bank is using the technology to analyse its full transactional database to look for patterns that can signify such criminal activity. |
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Game |
Steve Bauman
Nintendo Stock Rises |
After the successful unveiling of the Nintendo Wii at Electronic Entertainment Expo this year, Nintendo shares have risen to their highest point in years. Nintendo shares have increased over six percent which have put the stock at its highest level since 2002. The positive response to the Wii demonstrations have encouraged a healthy stock market effect for the Japanese gaming company. |
| Computer Reseller News |
Paula Rooney
Sources: Microsoft In Talks To Buy Softricity |
"It's coming down to the final stretches," said one source close to Microsoft who is familiar with the discussions. "It's not a done deal yet but it's just last minute haggling kind of stuff."
That's not all. At its hardware conference for OEMs next week, Microsoft is expected to announce plans to accelerate the delivery of its homegrown virtualization hypervisor code-named "Viridian" and will formally debut plans for a virtualization management platform code-named Carmine. |
| Computer Retail Week |
Intel Shares Drop on Fears of Gains By AMD |
Intel shares fell Friday to a three-year low, after No. 1 PC maker Dell said it would begin using chips from smaller Intel rival AMD. Dell said that for the first time in more than two decades Intel will no longer be its sole provider of computer microprocessors, or the brains that run computers. |
| Computer Shopper |
This Year's Gear Top 25 Product Roundup |
It's springtime, and the gear is fresh. These 25 innovative new products will have you reaching for your wallet. |
| Computerworld |
Grant Gross
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The U.S. Department of State will not use Lenovo Group Ltd. computers on a classified network because of ongoing concerns about the company's Chinese government ties, a U.S. congressmen has announced. |
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Computer Power User |
Editorial:
Phishing Scams Grow Teeth & You’re The Prey |
You know the drill. An email comes in that looks like it’s from eBay, PayPal, or one of the many other services scammers commonly co-opt. It tells you there’s a problem with your account, and the only way to fix it is to click the link in the email and “confirm” a bunch of personal information. You delete it because it’s obviously just another lame phishing scam.....But what about that next message? The one from your boss telling you to log in to a new internal Web site to set up an account to collaborate with other people on your team?............ |
Crossroads
The ACM
Student Magazine |
Jarrod Trevathan and Wayne Read
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Despite the popularity of auctioning online, there are inherent security risks. For example, bidders might not pay or sellers might not deliver the item. To compound the problem, commercial auctioneers do not hold themselves liable for any transactions that go awry. Cryptographic and other security methods can help protect against many of these risks. However, there is no way to test the feasibility of such auction mechanisms. Therefore, an evaluation environment for research purposes is required. |
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Joseph F. Kovar
NetApp Enters SMB Storage Fray |
For its initial dive into the SMB storage space, which NetApp defines as companies with 30-plus users, the company has set up a separate StoreVault division, headed by General Manager Sajai Krishnan, who is charged with bringing the company’s new SMB appliances to market exclusively through the channel. That group has tapped Tech Data, Clearwater, Fla., as its sole broadline distributor for the launch. |
CSO
The Resource for Security Executives |
Sarah D. Scalet
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Whether you're charged with preventing hacks, protecting assets, stopping fraud or defending trademarks, Google and other search engines present a new mix of risks for everybody in the security game. |
