Computers

November 16, 2009 -- BOULDER, Colo.— Physicists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated the first “universal” programmable quantum information processor able to run any program allowed by quantum mechanics—the rules governing the submicroscopic world—using two quantum bits (qubits) of information. The processor could be a module in a future quantum computer, which theoretically could solve some important problems that are intractable today.    » read more »

October 8, 2009 -- Because it will be difficult to prevent cyber attacks on critical civilian and military computer networks by threatening to punish attackers, the United States must focus its efforts on defending these networks from cyber attack, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

The study finds that the United States and other nations that rely on externally accessible computer networks—such as ones used for electric power, telephone service, banking, and military command and control—as a foundation for their military and economic power are subject to cyber attack.    » read more »

Round Rock, Texas, July 22, 2008 -- Dell is taking on blade workstations with the Dell Precision R5400 rack workstation. The company also announced the Dell FX100 remote access solution with hardware based encryption and compression that doesn’t compromise system performance. The Dell Precision R5400 starts at $1,869 and the FX100 solution is $800. More information can be found at dell.com/precision.

Highlights
* Rack workstation can offer greater flexibility, performance than blade workstations
* Dell Offers Leading-Edge PC-Over-IP Remote Access    » read more »

May 02, 2008 -- SEATTLE – Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna today announced another win in the state’s fight to protect consumers from online fraud. A King County Superior Court judge found that Internet affiliate advertisers Securelink Networks, LLC, and NJC Softwares, LCC, and their officers violated Washington’s consumer protection and spyware laws while marketing registry-cleaner software.

Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna    » read more »

April 21, 2008 -- WASHINGTON -- Educators soon may be able take the "learning can be fun" adage to another level using computer-simulation games with new technologies created by NASA and a yet-to-be-selected game developer.

NASA Learning Technologies sponsored a workshop today to present its concept of delivering NASA content through a Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) educational game to interested development partners. Designed to enhance learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), such an online educational game would draw players into a synthetic environment that can serve as a powerful "hands-on" tool for teaching a range of complex subjects.    » read more »

Michigan joins computing industry leaders in green initiative

April 21, 2008 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that Michigan will be joining the Climate Savers Computing Initiative to spur the utilization of more energy-efficient computers and servers in state offices and agencies.

Low-energy desktop computer system from Fujitsu Siemens: Listed in the Climate Savers catalog of energy-efficient computing products.

The Climate Savers Computing Initiative is a national effort led by Dell, EDS, Google, HP, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, Pacific Gas and Electric, and the World Wildlife Fund to increase energy efficiency and the use of more efficient computer equipment.    » read more »

New Strategic Investment, Software Certification Service also Disclosed at Shanghai IDF

INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, Shanghai, April 3, 2008 – Intel Corporation unveiled a new design of the Intel-powered classmate PC today at the Intel Developer Forum in Shanghai. As announced in a keynote by Andrew Chien, Intel vice president, Corporate Technology Group and director of Intel Research, the second-generation Intel-powered classmate PC is an affordable, fully functional, rugged Internet-centric computer platform.    » read more »

World’s 3rd Fastest Machine is up and running at Intel

January 28, 2008 -- RIO RANCHO – New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson today unveiled New Mexico’s new Supercomputer -- the 3rd fastest in the world. The supercomputer, named “Encanto” which means “enchanted,” is housed at Intel Corp. in Rio Rancho.

“New Mexico is serious about developing its high-tech economy,” said Governor Bill Richardson. “As news of our Supercomputer spreads, more and more businesses and educational institutions want to work with the state."    » read more »

Subpoena Seeks Information on Potentially Monopolistic Practices

NEW YORK, NY (January 10, 2008) ‑ New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today served a wide-ranging subpoena seeking documents and information on Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), the world’s largest maker of computer microprocessors. Cuomo is investigating whether Intel violated state and federal antitrust laws by coercing customers to exclude its main rival, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), from the worldwide market for x86 computer processing units (CPU).    » read more »

04 January 2008 -- A project aimed at providing inexpensive computers for millions of children in developing countries has hit a snag.

The program is called "One Laptop Per Child" (OLPC) and the Intel Corporation is pulling out of the project.

Intel is the world's largest computer chipmaker, and it was providing money and expertise.

Intel officials left the board of directors of the OLPC non-profit group after a disagreement over the company's continuing support for its own effort to build and sell cheap laptops using new technology.    » read more »

19 December 2007 -- Africa is slowly bridging the gap that divides it from the digital world. Government officials and technology companies are trying to implement programs such as telemedicine and electronic education within the next five years. But problems with infrastructure make it difficult for individuals to get connected.

Although Internet connections in Senegal are some of the most extensive and affordable in Africa, residents are still struggling to connect.    » read more »

December 11, 2007 -- ATLANTA – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today a plan to transform state government’s information technology infrastructure. The plan will strengthen the state’s operations by consolidating IT functions, with the Georgia Technology Authority managing private sector contracts to keep the state’s infrastructure updated and secure.

“I am taking action now to bring about an integrated IT infrastructure that is secure, stable and well-governed,” Governor Perdue said. “Maintaining the status quo is not an option.”    » read more »

New System Aimed at Economic Development and Boosting Research in New Mexico

November 12, 2007 -- SANTA FE – New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson praised today’s report by the TOP500 project that showed New Mexico’s supercomputer is the world’s 3rd most powerful. The state’s new system posted a speed of 126.9 trillion calculations per second in recent tests submitted to the TOP500 project, which tracks the world’s fastest supercomputers.    » read more »

November 12, 2007 -- The National Nuclear Security Administration’s BlueGene/L retained its number one ranking on the new Top500 list of the world’s fastest supercomputers, released today at the international Supercomputing 2007 conference in Reno, Nevada.    » read more »

High-Performance Computing and Communications Organizations Pool Capabilities to Support Vast Bandwidth Needs for Particle Physics and Other Applications

Nov. 12, 2007 -- RENO, Nev. - A group of research and industry technology leaders today announced two demonstrations at the SC07 Conference in Reno, Nev. to show leading-edge capabilities designed for the high-bandwidth needs of the research community worldwide.    » read more »