QLogic Announces Support for IBM iDataPlex System Jun 30, 2008
IBM iDataPlex combined with QLogic InfiniBand directors and switches provide the high performance connectivity and productivity necessary to run increasingly complex scientific and commercial applications ... QLogic SilverStorm 9000 Series -- Maximizes Cluster Connectivity, Minimizes Data Center Costs. (Primezone Releases)
Why $140-a-barrel oil is no surprise Jun 27, 2008
Not every mobile phone user in China or India drives an SUV or runs the air conditioner full blast, of course, but symbolically, that dramatic expansion of state-of-the-art connectivity is enough to tell us exactly what is going on -- we are witnessing a vast, globally distributed increase in the number of people with access to the means to consume petroleum-based resources. When economies that are already the size of China and India continue to grow at rates of 9 or 10 percent a year,... (Salon)
Federal Report: Warming = More Harmful Climate Extremes Jun 21, 2008
With a proactive program for grid connectivity, we therefore solve two very tough problems reducing dependence on oil through new alternative energy generation that has many MILLIONS of sources and increasing the *wise* usage of energy. The next step would be to foster production and conservation competition through REWARDS on household, neighborhood, city, county, state and regional levels to accelerate the process. (Yahoo News -- Climate Change)
Liter Of Fuel Would Last UK 1 Year If Cars Had Kept Pace With Computers Jun 21, 2008
ScienceDaily (June 20, 2008) One litre of fuel would serve the UK for a year and oil reserves would last the expected lifetime of the solar system - if efficiency in the car industry had improved at the same rate as in the computer world - a leading computer scientist will tell an audience in Manchester, UK on Friday 20 June 2008. Professor Steve Furber CBE, ICL Professor of Computer Engineering at The University of Manchester, will deliver the inaugural Kilburn Lecture to mark Digital 60 Day --... (Science Daily)
3M Health Care and Materials Management Microsystems form partnership Jun 18, 2008
3M Health Care and Materials Management Microsystems today announce plans to establish connectivity between Microsystems' SPM sterile processing information system and 3M Attest Auto-readers and 3M Steri-Vac EO Sterilization Systems ... Under the agreement, Microsystems will offer additional modules to its existing software application that will include enhanced sterilization monitoring documentation capability and connectivity to Attest Auto-readers and Steri-Vac Systems ... "We believe the... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
The results are in... and you're going to be fine May 18, 2008
"An incredible set of services and connectivity are enabled by [cellphones], and we all are married to them now," McClure said. "The opportunities for mobile phones are beyond imaging - it really moves to how do you get people to do a better job of taking better care of themselves.". (Boston Globe)
Are you addicted to your BlackBerry? Apr 9, 2008
Never-severed e-mailed connectivity is only going to get more acute ... And there is a generation that has grown up expecting to connect 24/7 to friends and family by e-mail, IM and SMS that can separate work and social never-severed connectivity. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Growth Hormone Found To Have New Role In Development Of Brain's Smell Center Mar 28, 2008
"So, anything you know about what drives normal connectivity in the brain will help you figure out how to get those new cells to wire up correctly.". Ngai and colleagues at UC Berkeley, the Shanghai Institutes of Biological Sciences in China and Columbia University Medical Center reported their findings in the March 27 issue of the journal Neuron. (Science Daily)
Epson Transforms Commercial Sign Making Industry With New Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Mar 24, 2008
7-picoliter and features a new ink repelling coating technology to dramatically reduce nozzle clogging * Broad Industry Support and Media Flexibility: Support for multiple solvent media suppliers and compatibility with a wide range of third-party RIP manufacturers and workflows * Robust Automatic Take-Up Reel System: Efficient take-up reel for unattended production of large print runs * Intelligent Preventative Maintenance System: Four-mode automatic cleaning system maintains optimum print... (Primezone Releases)
In memory of : Arthur C. Clarke Mar 19, 2008
They were apparently on the verge of developing the necessary technology that would have allowed them to abandon their clumsy, chemically fuelled bodies and thus achieve multiple connectivity: had they succeeded, they might well have been a serious danger to all the civilizations of our Local Cluster. Let us ensure that such a situation never arises again. (Nature News Service)
Lenovo Unveils ThinkPad X300 Notebook Computer Feb 27, 2008
In addition, the X300 provides connectivity alternatives including WiMax, WLAN, GB Ethernet connectivity and GPS capabilities. The laptop also features 4GB of memory with integrated graphics, a digital camera, wired and wireless networking, Internal 64GB SSD, webcam, fingerprint reader, 3USB ports, 2Ghz/880Mhz Intel Merom Santa Rosa Dual Core CPU and up to 4GB of DDR2 memory. (TopNews)
Intelsat Rolls Out Rural Cellular Backhaul Services Feb 27, 2008
As a marine vessel crosses Intelsat s satellite footprints, the iDirect technology automatically re-establishes the remote and antenna onto a new beam or network, thereby providing seamless global connectivity. The challenges of maritime operations demand always-on connectivity, and Intelsat s Network Broadband Global Maritime service provides a cost-effective solution for linking operations at sea to land-based corporate networks, resulting in improved crew welfare and business operations. (Multichannel News)
Lenovo unveils ultrathin ThinkPad Feb 27, 2008
- WLANs provide access to shared information, enabling real-time connectivity to network resources. - To maximize full productivity, companies must integrate their mobile applications with the IP network. (InfoWorld)
Nokia and University of Cambridge Launch the Morph - a Nanotechnology Concept Device Feb 25, 2008
Working closely with all Nokia business units, NRC's research explores new frontiers in digital services, physical-digital connections, human interaction, data and content technologies, device architecture, and access and connectivity. NRC promotes open innovation by working on research projects in collaboration with universities and research institutes around the world. (PR Newswire)
* Life behind the Great Firewall Feb 10, 2008
In terms of new connectivity and economic growth, China is definitely the place, says Xiao Qiang (j), the founder of the California-based China Digital Times. Beijing is thought to have the planets most sophisticated blocking equipment, which is used to guard virtual walls against external threats. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Folding@home clocks up a million PS3 users Feb 8, 2008
" Folding@home aims to understand protein folding and misfolding, and how these are related to diseases and many forms of cancer. When proteins do not fold correctly, there can be serious consequences, including many well-known diseases such as Alzheimer's, Huntington's, Parkinson's, and many cancers and cancer-related syndromes. Tags: Further reading Consoles linked to world's most powerful distributed computing network 01 Nov 2007Version 1.60 features Folding@home connectivity and enhanced... (VNUNet.com)
Analysis Of Successful Drug Targets Could Hasten Development Of New Medications Feb 6, 2008
The very-high-revenue drugs, the authors note, tend to target genes and proteins with slightly lower connectivity. Betweenness. (Science Daily)
A Difficult Youth Is A Good Thing For A Fish Feb 1, 2008
"We have been measuring connectivity' the proportional contribution of different sources to the population in any particular place by the numbers arriving," said Warner ... It is generally agreed that a good knowledge of connectivity between marine populations is critical to spatial management of marine resources, including marine reserves ... The authors point out that connectivity measured by the numbers may be very different from "realized connectivity," which is determined in part by... (Science Daily)
Verizon Sues Cox Over Eight Phone Patents Jan 22, 2008
Verizon's other claims against Cox concerned patents covering quality of service for a communications session, enhanced signaling, network session management, and inter-carrier signaling for connectivity between packet-based and circuit-switched networks. Cox representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment. (Multichannel News)
How Baby Fish Find A Home Jan 21, 2008
"The larval phase is often the main opportunity in benthic organisms to colonize new habitats, but how far from home are these new habitats? They can range from tens of kilometers away to the natal reef (reef of origin). Ideally, we'll discover crucial inputs for a new generation of biophysical larval dispersal models vital to achieving a better understanding of larval connectivity in marine systems," said Paris. "The implications will have global impacts on the effective management of... (Science Daily)
Tech, Swiss cheese similar in some ways Jan 13, 2008
This team lacks sufficient connectivity. Their chemistry problems do not have anything to do with the way they get along. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
U.S. regulator raises Internet security issue for Boeing 787 Dreamliner Jan 10, 2008
In a "special condition" that the agency has ordered Boeing to satisfy, it notes that the 787 "allows new kinds of passenger connectivity to previously isolated data networks connected to systems that perform functions required for the safe operation of the airplane. "Because of this new passenger connectivity, the proposed data network design and integration may result in security vulnerabilities from intentional or unintentional corruption of data and systems critical to the safety and... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Searching for a better life: From bottling water to curing cancer Dec 29, 2007
As more and more devices rely on radio frequencies for connectivity, there will be increased concern about their impact on our health. In the mobile communication field, for example, we have GSM, 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and soon WiMAX, all sending electromagnetic radiation bouncing around us. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Aging Brains Get out of Sync Dec 7, 2007
"Many of the old subjects retain measures of connectivity on a par with the younger group, so these changes are not necessarily an inevitable outcome of aging," Cole added. "Whatever the cause of the declines, we'd all like to know the secrets of the group that stays in the younger performance range.". (MEDLINEplus)
We met on StalkerSpace... Dec 1, 2007
I m just not into websites for connectivity ... I m with you on this one Dan, Im just not into websites for connectivity. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Clearly green| Nov 18, 2007
The car is also equipped with a full complement of safety, comfort and convenience features, including a navigation system with hydrogen station locations, backup camera, premium audio, climate-controlled seats and Bluetooth connectivity. Other improvements, such as shift-by-wire, electric power steering (EPS), and a newly-designed instrument panel with an easy-to-read hydrogen fuel-consumption display have been introduced. (iAfrica.com)
THOMAS P.M. BARNETT: Nanotechnology focuses on new applications Nov 10, 2007
As an expert on globalization, I focus a lot on transparency, with my analytic mantra being, "connectivity drives code." By that I mean, the more you engage the larger world (connectivity), the more you become subject to rules (code) ... If that's your chosen ideology, then you will destroy other people's connectivity to keep that integrating world at bay. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Quickly Seeing Medicines Work In The Brain Nov 10, 2007
The areas of the same colour exhibit a strong mutual connectivity when at rest ... The areas of the same colour exhibit a strong mutual 'connectivity' when at rest. (Science Daily)
Why Teens Are Such Impulsive Risk-takers Nov 9, 2007
Recent imaging studies in humans show that brain development and connectivity are not complete until the late teens or early twenties. Combining these observations with those of experimental research, it is becoming clear that the status of both inhibitory and excitatory brain chemical systems, and connectivity between brain regions, is unique in teenagers. (Science Daily)
Ears Ringing? Cells In Developing Ear May Explain Tinnitus Nov 5, 2007
Alternatively, he notes that bursts of activity might trigger changes in the connectivity of neurons in the brain, just like it does during development, eventually leading to abnormal activity that is perceived as sound. The research was funded by the National Institutes of Health. (Science Daily)
Folding@home Leaps Into Record Books Nov 2, 2007
Thanks to the consoles hugely powerful cell processor and internet connectivity the PS3 is perfect for the job, and thankfully, Folding@home has been a popular application for PS3 users wanting to do more with their machines than just play games and watch movies. 60 percent of the networks total computational bandwidth is now handled by more than 670,000 PS3s. (IDM.net.au)
Information Technology Services Oct 26, 2007
Provider of embedded software, including USB connectivity and UPnP-certified devices, embedded web browsers and GUI applications ... Services are provided to software developers, solution providers a Developer of decision making expert systems, application development tools and machine connectivity software ... Provider of embedded software, including USB connectivity and UPnP-certified devices, embedded web browsers and GUI applications. (LinuxPlanet)
TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies Showcases Powerful Fixed, Mobile WiMAX(TM) Test Solutions at 2007 Taipei WiMAX Forum(R) PlugFest Oct 22, 2007
The Agilent E6651A will also be enhanced to provide analog IQ connectivity for testing WiMAX baseband modules. The Agilent Protocol Conformance Test (PCT): This solution adds a script-based mode for both script development and protocol-conformance testing to verify that a product developer s implementation conforms to the Mobile WiMAX standard. (BusinessWire)
Buying And Selling Habitats To Help Wildlife Oct 15, 2007
This problem is surmountable if you build a measure of connectivity into the ecological value of each piece of land. Other ecologists in the audience were intrigued but sceptical. (Science Daily)
Q & A with Jeffrey Sachs about the Millennium Villages Project Oct 9, 2007
Four types of investments are supported: health, education, agriculture and basic infrastructure (including water, power and Internet connectivity). At the end of five years, the community aims to be on a self-sustaining path of private-sector-led growth, mainly based on agriculture. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
California Salmon Could Be Harmed By More Dams Sep 27, 2007
After first establishing the historical structure of the San Joaquin and Sacramento River systems, Schick and Lindley studied the progressive impact of dams on spatial connectivity among Chinook populations ... "We were able to document reduced spatial and demographic connectivity between salmon populations in the rivers as a result of the dams, and we identified several populations that had become vulnerable to, and dependent upon, production in fish hatcheries," Schick said ... The paper,... (Science Daily)
Staff development paves way for new Army unit Sep 19, 2007
The 1st CSB (ME) has three units: the 88th Brigade Support Battalion, which provides movement coordination; the 7th Signal Company, providing the ability to communicate throughout the area of operations (AO); and the Headquarters and Headquarters Co. which is the central C2 connectivity in support of the commander's area of operations. With these three elements in place, the 1st CSB (ME) can easily attach subordinate units, such as explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and Air Defense, based on the... (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Internet Map Looks Like A Digital Dandelion Sep 5, 2007
Our algorithm produces random graphs that maintain the important interconnectivity characteristics of the original. The goal is to produce a topology generator capable of outputting a range of annotated Internet topologies of varying sizes based on available measurements of network connectivity and characteristics, said Amin Vahdat, the senior author on the paper, a computer science professor at UCSD and the Director of UCSD s Center for Networked Systems (CNS) an industrial/academic... (Science Daily)
TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies' New EXA Signal Analyzer Breaks Through Speed, Budget Barriers Sep 4, 2007
The Agilent EXA signal analyzer provides flexible, scalable signal analysis to budget-conscious engineers who don t want to sacrifice speed, accuracy, application coverage or modern connectivity ... Connectivity is possible via 100 based-T LAN, GPIB and seven USB 2. (BusinessWire)
Sudden Oak Death: Humans Fostering Forest-destroying Disease Aug 17, 2007
A recent article published by Meentemeyer and colleagues in the Journal of Ecology showed that "pathogen inoculum load" (the actual amount of infectious pathogen present) is greater in forests with high landscape connectivity and high abundance of host species. In a follow-up study forthcoming in Ecological Applications, Meentemeyer and his colleagues report that years of fire suppression and other land-use practices have altered structure and composition of forests in way that may facilitate... (Science Daily)
NCAR Adds Resources To TeraGrid Aug 16, 2007
Engineers deployed the necessary networking infrastructure, then established connectivity to NCAR's data storage systems, and merged the local resource accounting system with the TeraGrid. "We are excited to be at a point where all our hard work and preparation pays off, and to provide the TeraGrid community with access to this valuable collaborative resource," says Richard Loft, NCAR TeraGrid principal investigator. (Science Daily)
Analysis: If A 'Green' TV Bomb Explodes, Will Anyone See It? Aug 9, 2007
In an age of global connectivity twinned with the concerts' stated message of global responsibility, the US audience barely got a sense of connection to any other locations or participants. Poor direction also didn't help. (Newsmax)
Multi-gigabit Wireless Research Could Soon Make Wired Computers And Peripherals Obsolete Jul 20, 2007
"The goal here is to maximize data throughput to make possible a host of new wireless applications for home and office connectivity," said Prof. Joy Laskar, GEDC director and lead researcher on the project along with Stephane Pinel. (Science Daily)
State seeks comment on bill to widen Web access Jul 12, 2007
According to the department, connectivity providers other than Telkom have a cost structure where up to 80 percent of charges comprise costs attributable to national backbone connectivity and international connectivity, both of which are supplied by Telkom. "The logical conclusion was to intervene to address the national backbone and international connectivity cost structures," said the department ... "This is based on the assumption that if these costs are addressed, Tier 2 [the local... (Business Report, South Africa)
Hello, Magna: Apple's iPhone contains surprise component Jul 5, 2007
WiFi chip for wireless Internet connectivity. Marvell Technology Group Ltd.. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Improving Security Through Satellite Telecommunications Jul 3, 2007
The system is cost effective and can provide primary or redundant connectivity for security systems where terrestrial networks are either not available or are unreliable. Orbit's SASS satellite terminals can be deployed at any location within the coverage of the Eutelsat Eurobird-3 satellite. (Science Daily)
The Cure for Intranet Burnout Jun 29, 2007
And this problem is heightened with the persistent connectivity provided by portable devices such as the Blackberry. This need to be constantly plugged into the office is a fabrication. (IntranetJournal)
It's Back To The Future At Intel Jun 21, 2007
While it needs Google Maps loaded to do the rendering, the actual GPS determination was done by the built-in magnetometer, so no cell phone or Wi-Fi connectivity was needed. So long as the info from Google Maps was available, it could show your position. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Going mobileOur digital nomad Bill Thompson glimpses the portable future Jun 5, 2007
We use other devices not because they are better but because they are smaller or lighter, because they offer simple connectivity when we are on the move, and of course because they consume less power and so have much longer battery life. In the near future the compromises that have always faced the designers of mobile devices may no longer be necessary as new forms of display and new input technologies give designers more creative license. (BBC News -- Technology)
Diagnosing skin cancers with light, not scalpels Jun 5, 2007
" Warren's group demonstrated at a March conference of the American Physical Society how the technique can visualize melanin from inside an excised human melanoma. In May, at an international conference on laser advances, the team made a similar presentation on visualizing hemoglobin in blood vessels within mouse skin cells. Warren said his team is now working with James Grichnik, an assistant professor in the Duke Medical Center's dermatology and cell biology departments, to begin testing the... (EurekAlert!)
The one million SMS protest that worked Jun 1, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. A Chinese city has halted construction of a chemical plant after residents sent more than 1 million mobile phone text messages protesting possible pollution dangers, news reports said on Thursday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Japan tries 'mobile phone diet' May 25, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Japan tries 'mobile phone diet. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Endogenous cannabinoids linked to fetal brain damage imposed by maternal cannabis use May 25, 2007
Publication: "Hardwiring the Brain: Endocannabinoids Shape Neuronal Connectivity" Paul Berghius, Ann M Rajnicek, Yury M Morozov, Ruth A Ross, Jan Mulder, Gabriella M Urbn, Krisztina Monory, Giovanni Marsicano, Michela Matteoli, Alison Canty, Andrew J Irving, Istvn Katona, Yuchio Yanagawa, Pasko Rakic, Beat Lutz, Ken Mackie and Tibor Harkany Science, May 25, 2007. For further information, please contact. (EurekAlert!)
Coral Reef Fish Make Their Way Home May 4, 2007
The techniques used in this study can reveal the extent to which fish populations on separate reefs are isolated breeding populations, or connected by fish movements (known as connectivity ) ... Thorrold is continuing this work, using the maternal labeling technique to evaluate the degree of connectivity in other fish populations, including endangered Nassau grouper in the Caribbean. (Science Daily)
Lab-on-a-chip Device To Speed Proteomics Research May 4, 2007
This biomolecular machinery also controls nearly every chemical process inside a cell, and forms much of the connectivity that enable cells to come together into tissues and organs. One of the first steps in proteomics research is to determine the identity and modifications of individual proteins that make up a cell or tissue sample. (Science Daily)
ITS | University works to keep up with demands of wireless generation Apr 27, 2007
Other public hotspots are new buildings like the Martin J. Whitman School of Management and The Warehouse downtown, which get 100 percent connectivity to AirOrange. ITS and NCS work with designers and builders on these sites to integrate wireless technology into the construction. (Daily Orange, NY)
Vendors Answer Demands for Color Apr 24, 2007
"Implementing the Konica Minolta bizhub solution not only saves IT support staff time, it streamlines document workflow and eliminates the need for redundancies, as Konica Minolta's MFP products and software solutions deliver digital connectivity and improved workflow capabilities," Kevin Kern, vice president of product planning and development for the Ramsey, NJ-based Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc., told eWEEK.. For the future, Konica Minolta hopes to keep adding to its MFP... (eWeek)
Brain networks strengthened by closing ion channels Apr 21, 2007
"Guanfacine can strengthen the connectivity of these networks by keeping these channels closed, thus improving working memory and reducing distractibility," she said. "This is the first time we have observed the mechanism of action of a psychotropic medication in such depth, at the level of ion channels.". (EurekAlert!)
Nandigram: CPI(M) to counter 'disinformation' Apr 3, 2007
"However, now a new site has to be selected keeping in mind connectivity of that area," he noted. The CPI-M has expressed serious concerns about the role of the opposition in the state, including the BJP and Trinamool Congress, in carrying out a campaign against industrialisation despite promising it in their poll manifestos, which the Left party feels will scare away investors. (Hindu)
Google's in the Toilet Apr 3, 2007
The "FREE" nature of this service also plays into Google's push in providing WiFi and WiMax connectivity in large markets for gratis. advertisement. (MSNBC)
Can avatars save Darfur? Mar 21, 2007
Others like , one of the founders of Global Voices (which is part-sponsored by Reuters), see it as a minority interest where the barriers to entry in terms of connectivity and web-savviness -- are high. So can and should this be a place where humanitarians hang out. (Reuters AlertNet)
The day to start protein folding on the PS3 Mar 21, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment Increases Functionality of PLAYSTATION(R)3 With Latest System Software Update Connectivity, Enhanced Downloading, Support for Bluetooth Peripherals Among Key New Features ... 60) will be available March 22, delivering features such as connectivity, enhanced downloading of content from the... (San Jose Mercury News)
Sony unveils new education initiative Mar 16, 2007
We are in a position where the infrastructure in school is vastly more further forward, and the connectivity that's associated with that is as well. " Also on show at the event was Buzz! The Schools Quiz from developer Relentless. Executive producer Jeff Gowan explained how the title includes questions based around the Key Stage 2 elements of the National Curriculum, and "teacher features" which allow teachers to control the pace and length of games. ConnectED Services is the distributor... (GamesIndustry.biz)
Business 3.0 Mar 7, 2007
The StarSight, which is being beta-tested first in Cameroon, is the anchor of a "virtual utility" that simultaneously solves lighting, security, and connectivity problems in environments without a reliable power grid ... It's also creating new global networks of entrepreneurial and financial expertise and, most important, creating the kind of social connectivity through which other services will be delivered ... Expect to see the emergence of greater "economic lateralism"--connectivity,... (FastCompany)
The link between genius and madness Feb 10, 2007
Dr Daniel Weinberger, from the US National Institute for Mental Health, said: "Our results raise the question of whether a gene variant favoured by evolution, that would normally confer advantage, may translate into a disadvantage if the prefrontal cortex is impaired, as in schizophrenia. "Normally, enhanced cortex connectivity with the striatum would provide increased flexibility, working memory capacity and executive control. "But if other genes and environmental events conspire to render the... (Daily Mail)
