Researchers ready system to explore parallel computing Mar 15, 2008
"What I am hoping is things like BEE3 will revitalize research in computer architecture," said Charles Thacker, a computer pioneer and technical fellow leading a small systems team at Microsoft Research. The system is the centerpiece of the Research Accelerator for Multiple Processors () program between Berkeley, Microsoft, Intel and five other major US universities including MIT and Stanford. (EETimes)
Microsoft enters virtualization with Windows server Feb 28, 2008
Windows Server 2008, the successor to Windows Server 2003, will also lead a broad shift to a more advanced 64-bit computer architecture. Microsoft will offer the new operating system in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Attack On Computer Memory Reveals Vulnerability Of Widely-used Security Systems Feb 26, 2008
2, 2007) Researchers have invented a computer architecture that enables the secure transmission of crucial rescue information to first responders during events such as natural disasters, fires or terrorist. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Rice computer chip earns prestigious MIT ranking Feb 21, 2008
"In fact, the human mind routinely makes do with imprecise and incomplete information. Our goal is create a new computer architecture that takes advantage of this innate human ability in order to slash power consumption and hold down microchip design costs.". PCMOS chips compute differently than regular chips because of the way electricity moves through their transistors. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
University Group Sues Intel Over Patents Feb 9, 2008
"The technology of the UW-Madison researchers has been widely recognized in the field of computer architecture as a pioneering invention," WARF's attorney Michael Falk said. WARF contacted Intel about the issue in 2001 and repeatedly offered the company legal licensing opportunities for the technology, Falk said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Chips pass two billion milestone Feb 5, 2008
"[It] contains lots of onboard memory and registers which are just a very efficient computer architecture to process data faster," said Mr Penn. Cache memory holds data to be processed by the chip. (BBC News -- Science)
Microsoft to open first East Coast research lab in Cambridge Feb 4, 2008
Microsoft Research employs about 1,400 people in five locations around the world: its main lab in Redmond; a lab in Silicon Valley, which focuses on operating systems and computer architecture; a lab in Cambridge, England, which specializes in programming languages; a lab in Beijing, which focuses on signal processing; and, a lab in Bangalore, India, which specializes in cryptography. Researchers from different labs collaborate on a range of research projects. (Boston Globe)
SGI: Still Alive And Kicking Dec 30, 2007
At the same time, it's utilizing the computer architecture it first developed in the 1990s for MIPS and running Linux with many IRIX technologies. "We're all about high-performance computing," Dave Parry, SGI senior vice president and general manager told InternetNews. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Sun Opens Up UltraSPARC T2 Core Dec 12, 2007
"For academics, this is an order of magnitude improvement in research tools. Computer architecture researchers everywhere should check it out.". Tools. (CIO Information Network)
Research yields new way to transmit info securely Nov 8, 2007
The two researchers have helped develop a computer architecture that allows the secure transmission of important information to rescue personnel. The new design, Lee said, enables "transient trust" which is the ability to send sensitive information without fear of interception during an emergency in such a way that the transmission ends once the receiver no longer needs it. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
New Computer Architecture Aids Emergency Response Nov 3, 2007
2, 2007) Princeton researchers have invented a computer architecture that enables the secure transmission of crucial rescue information to first responders during events such as natural disasters, fires or terrorist attacks ... The new SP (Secret Protection) computer architecture relies on two new elements that are embedded in the hardware of an electronic device: a "device root key" and a "storage root hash." ... The lab's major focus is "clean-slate" computer architecture design. (Science Daily)
IBM, Google, Universities Oct 8, 2007
They realized they held similar views on the future of cloud computing, which forms the basis of the computer architecture Google uses for its popular search service ... said, "This is the next generation of computer architecture, and IBM wants to get in front of it." He noted that many students use Google applications and said that "IBM wants to leverage that.". (Wall Street Journal)
New Night Vision System Reduces Car Accidents Oct 2, 2007
This is largely due to the reduced visual acuity and field of vision at night as a consequence of the illumination from the headlights -- these factors are currently being studied by a group of researchers from the Department of Computer Architecture and Technology at the University of Granada. The project DRIVASCO, whose participants are the University of Granada, the German company Hella & Hueck and other European research centres, aims to design intelligent cars which make driving easier and... (Science Daily)
Spooky Machines Sep 17, 2007
The team believes that this linkage between remote atoms could be the fundamental piece of a radically new computer architecture. Also, now that the technique has been demonstrated, it should be possible to scale it up to many interconnected components that would eventually be necessary for quantum information processing. (India Times, India)
Physicists Establish 'Spooky' Quantum Communication Sep 8, 2007
"This linkage between remote atoms could be the fundamental piece of a radically new quantum computer architecture," said Professor Christopher Monroe, the principal investigator who did this research while at U-M, but is now at the University of Maryland. "Now that the technique has been demonstrated, it should be possible to scale it up to networks of many interconnected components that will eventually be necessary for quantum information processing.". (Science Daily)
Virtualisation could pose a real threat to Microsoft Aug 28, 2007
It is the operating system, more than anything, that defines a computer architecture. Virtualisation shifts the paradigm. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Infosys Starts $150000 Award In Computing Sciences Aug 22, 2007
Instituted by Infosys through the Infosys Foundation, the new award joins the roster of ACM awards that honour outstanding contributors to a range of computing applications, including computer architecture, theory and practice, education, humanitarian initiatives, software and major technical advances of an enduring nature. S. Gopalakrishnan, CEO, Infosys Technologies, said Infosys wanted to work with ACM to recognise major research contributions in a timely manner. (EFYTimes)
Telecoms & DSL/Cable ISP Providers Face a Complex P2P Challenge Aug 15, 2007
SafeMedia Corporation was founded in 2003 by Safwat Fahmy, who has more than 30 years of computer architecture design and software product development experience. He is a recognized leader in the development of technological solutions, including the development of IPCS/MAPICS, adaptive pattern recognition and Artificial Intelligence applications. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Cigar smokers fume over proposed tax Jul 31, 2007
He might bang out a string of software code, tackle a knotty problem of computer architecture or jump into a conference call on his cell. All of this is punctuated by an occasional puff on a premium, hand-rolled cigar -- a quiet luxury that takes the edge off a pressure-packed job. (News & Observer)
Navy contract will net $49M for Coherent Jul 30, 2007
5 million contract to develop the computer architecture for a system that enables the Navy to securely and rapidly communicate information about potential targets among observers, command centers, and planes, and other fighter platforms. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Thousands Of Atoms Swap 'Spins' With Partners In Quantum Square Dance Jul 27, 2007
The current set-up is not directly scalable to an arbitrary computer architecture, Porto says, since it performs the same spin-swap in parallel for all pairs of atoms. Researchers are developing ways to address and manipulate any pair of atoms in the lattice, which should allow for scalable architectures. (Science Daily)
ISPs Now Have A Cost-Effective Solution To Eliminate P2P Piracy and Reduce Bandwidth Consumption Jul 17, 2007
Secondary Navigation. Tue Jul 17, 3:01 AM ET. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
New Vibration Powered Generator For Wireless Systems Jul 11, 2007
Other collaborators in the VIBES project are: Tima - Techniques of Informatics and MicroElectronics for Computer Architecture, France, 01dB-Metravib, France, Phillips Applied Technologies, Belgium, MEMSCAP, France, Femto-st, Dept. LPMO - Laboratory of Physics and the measurement of oscillator, France, Phillips Research, Eindhoven, Netherlands, EPFL- Federal Polytechnical School of Lausanne, Laboratoire de C;ramique, Switzerland. Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by... (Science Daily)
Intel pushes multi-core envelope Jun 27, 2007
These institutes with mentorship from Intel technologists are currently busy changing their existing curriculum on computer architecture and will be starting the new course as early as August 2007. "Each institute is typically mentoring another 10-15 institutes in its respective region," Intel higher education manager Manav Subodh told Indiatimes News Network. (India Times, India)
LG Joins Microsoft's Open Source Protection Club Jun 9, 2007
The agreement, he added, appropriately recognizes the value of his company's computer system-related patents, "which includes patents directed to computer architecture utilized in game consoles and other products.". For its part, MicroConnect is "pleased to be able to make a contribution to the strengthened IP relationship between LG and Microsoft," said Alan Loudermilk, the company's founding partner. (TechNewsWorld)
LG Electronics signs pact with Microsoft Jun 8, 2007
"We believe that the license arrangement with Microsoft provides appropriate recognition of the value of LG's computer system-related patents, which includes patents directed to computer architecture utilized in game consoles and other products," Jeong Hwan Lee, executive vice president of LG's intellectual property center, said in a statement. All rights reserved. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
Microsoft, LG forge Linux amnesty deal Jun 8, 2007
Secondary Navigation. John Fontana, Network World Thu Jun 7, 2:48 PM ET. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Microsoft Strikes Linux Patent Deal With LG Electronics Jun 8, 2007
Secondary Navigation. By Paul McDougall Thu Jun 7, 10:00 AM ET. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Update: MS, LG do Linux deal Jun 8, 2007
As part of the deal, Microsoft will have access to LG patents that cover computer architecture utilized in game consoles and other products and will license other LG patents that are owned by system integrator MicroConnect Group, which is based in Manchester, England. "This agreement is focused only on exchange of patent rights," said David Kaefer, general manager of IP licensing at Microsoft. (InfoWorld)
Microsoft and LG Electronics Announce Broad Patent-Licensing Agreement Jun 7, 2007
"This agreement and our good relationship with Microsoft enable LGE to provide improved telecommunications solutions to our customers," said Jeong Hwan Lee, executive vice president of the Intellectual Property Center at LGE. "We believe that the license arrangement with Microsoft provides appropriate recognition of the value of LGE's computer system-related patents, which includes patents directed to computer architecture utilized in game consoles and other products. We believe in the... (PR Newswire)
Computer scientist to head the largest of Harvard schools Jun 5, 2007
Smith studies computer architecture, languages, and operating systems. He is also involved in a Harvard center that studies effects of technology on society, and he cotaught a new course this year on the tensions between privacy and technology. (Boston Globe)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy May 24, 2007
Computer architecture that presents new benefits and serious privacy risks for users. Verichip is a RFID tag that can be inserted under the skin for identification purposes. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Panel wrestles with programmable, SOC divide Apr 18, 2007
In this he was strongly supported by Smith who also drew the distinction between heterogeneous and homogeneous processor arrays and the need for information technology to break out of the constraints set by John von Neumann and his theories of computer architecture from the twentieth century and the C language. eeProductCenter Launches SpecSearch, New Parametric Parts Search Engine In our continuing effort to enhance our site, eeProductCenter introduces SpecSearch powered by GlobalSpec. (EETimes)
Intel's World Ahead Moves To Tier II Institutes Apr 1, 2007
With mentorship from Intel technologists, the ten selected institutes aim to change their existing curriculum on computer architecture and start the new course by August 2007. The on-going multi-core university initiative by Intel India aims to change the curriculum of close to 150 engineering institutes by end of 2008. (EFYTimes)
Intel to Develop Institutes as COE Mar 30, 2007
We hope that through continuous interaction with Intel mentors, students would be better prepared to face the demands of the industry in their future workplaces (Techtree.com)
Supercomputing's Super Storage Issues Feb 10, 2007
"A productive system requires a programming environment that is easier to use and that has less of a learning curve than the environments on today's HPCs," says William Harrod, DARPA program manager for HPCS. "It will need a computer architecture and operating system that enables more efficient execution. When a component fails, it should not bring down the application, so the system requires a comprehensive robustness strategy," as well as a highly reliable storage strategy, problems that both... (EnterpriseStorageForum)
'Optics On A Chip' May Revolutionize Telecom, Computing Feb 8, 2007
"This breakthrough allows inter- and intra-chip communications networks that solve the wiring problems of today's computer chips and computer architectures," said Franz X. Kaertner, a professor of electrical engineering and computer science. In addition to Ippen and Kaertner, other members of the MIT team are Tymon Barwicz (PhD 2005), Michael Watts (PhD 2005), graduate students Milos Popovic and Peter Rakich, and Henry I. Smith, professor of electrical engineering and co-director of MIT's... (Science Daily)
To Build or Buy? That is No Longer the Question - Part II Jan 31, 2007
" This is the level at which most organizations acquire software which can have profound implications to their organizations. It also may be why studies have shown that 60% of all software implementation projects fail. Step 1- The business case The first step in formalizing the process is to create the business case document necessary to justify the project. It should clearly spell out the reasons for the projects, the anticipated steps necessary to accomplish the project and a preliminary... (CIO Information Network)
IBM Advancement To Spawn New Generation Of Chips Jan 30, 2007
IBM has announced it has developed a long-sought improvement to the transistor -- the tiny on/off switch that serves as the basic building block of virtually all microchips made today. Working with AMD and its other development partners Sony and Toshiba, the company has found a way to construct a critical part of the transistor with a new material, clearing a path toward chip circuitry that is smaller, faster and more power-efficient than previously thought possible. (Science Daily)
Intel countersues Transmeta, say reports Jan 13, 2007
The patents cover computer architecture and power efficiency technologies and the complaint charges that Intel has infringed and is infringing Transmeta's patents by making and selling a variety of microprocessor products, including at least Intel's Pentium III, Pentium 4, Pentium M, Core and Core 2 product lines. In its filing Intel has denied Transmeta's claims and counterclaimed that the company has infringed seven Intel patents, the reports said. (EETimes)
Physicists Set New Record For Network Data Transfer Dec 28, 2006
An international team of physicists, computer scientists, and network engineers led by the California Institute of Technology, CERN, and the University of Michigan and partners at the University of Florida and Vanderbilt, as well as participants from Brazil (Rio de Janeiro State University, UERJ, and the State Universities of S;o Paulo, USP and UNESP) and Korea (Kyungpook National University, KISTI) joined forces to set new records for sustained data transfer between storage systems during the... (Science Daily)
MBA From Deep in the Heart of Tech Dec 1, 2006
I started out majoring in electrical engineering, but later switched to computer engineering after discovering how much more I enjoyed my software and computer architecture classes. Before I graduated, I had also joined the "coop program" at school, which gave me the opportunity to take off three semesters to intern for my most recent employer, Advanced Micro Devices (). (BusinessWeek)
Smarter Inventory Control Of Spare Parts Can Result In Savings Of 50 Percent Nov 30, 2006
Smarter storage of spare parts is now possible thanks to a new inventory model, based on extensive cooperation between different warehouses. This method ensures the integration of inventory control for all parts in stock at several warehouses. (Science Daily)
Categories Selected for the 2008 (24th) Japan Prize Nov 17, 2006
This includes theory of computation, algorithm, computer software, computer systems, computer architecture, human interface, Internet, search technology, information security, visualization technology, information theory, data compression, cryptology, coding theory, radio and optical communication systems, wireless communication systems, and quantum communication. Field II: Life Science(Medicine) "Medical Genomics and Genetics" Recent advances in genome science and molecular genetics that... (PR Newswire)
Book tells all on Intel processors Nov 15, 2006
Inside the Machine: An Illustrated Introduction to Microprocessors and Computer Architecture, just released, uses analogies and four-color diagrams to convey the ideas that form the basis of modern computing. After discussing computers in the abstract, the book examines specific microprocessors from Intel, IBM and Motorola, from the original Intel Pentium through today's leading processors. (EETimes)
Amazon'sRisky Bet Nov 3, 2006
"There's a huge value in this small, nimble team approach," says tech consultant and author John Hagel III. "But you can't do that without this kind of computer architecture.". Next came an epiphany: If the new computer setup allowed folks inside to be more creative and independent, why not open it up to outsiders, too. (BusinessWeek)
Microsoft moving to in-house chip design Oct 20, 2006
Tentatively named the Computer Architecture Group, the project underscores sweeping changes in the industry. One reason for the effort is that Microsoft needs to begin thinking about the next-generation design of its Xbox game console, said Charles Thacker, a veteran engineer at Microsoft who will head the Silicon Valley group. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Transmeta Charges Intel With Patent Infringement Oct 13, 2006
Chip designer Transmeta announced it has filed a lawsuit against Intel, claiming infringement of 10 Transmeta U.S. patents covering computer architecture and power efficiency technologies. Both companies are based in Santa Clara, Calif. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Stocks to Watch, Oct. 12: PepsiCo, Healthways Oct 12, 2006
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Transmeta files suit against Intel Oct 12, 2006
The patents cover computer architecture and power efficiency technologies, according to Transmeta (Santa Clara, Calif. . (EETimes)
Business notebook Oct 12, 2006
The lawsuit, filed in US District Court in Delaware, alleges that several of Intel's products infringed on Transmeta patents covering computer architecture. (Globe wire services). (Boston Globe -- Business)
Google's Simple Life Oct 7, 2006
Over the past several months, Page and Brin have battled to make Google's (nasdaq: - - ) burgeoning range of products and features easier to learn and use, and likewise simplify the staggeringly complex computer architecture behind Google. Brin works the consumer-facing side, while Page handles the architecture behind it. (Forbes -- Technology)
Boosting Software Developers' Productivity Oct 3, 2006
European software developers have to stay technologically up-to-date if they are to maintain their competitive edge on world markets. Now an IST-sponsored research project has constructed a platform to help them deliver state-of-the-art software systems to end-users faster. (Science Daily)
Breakthrough In Computer Chip Design Eliminates Wires In Data Transmission Sep 22, 2006
Research slated to appear in the October 2 edition of the Optical Society of America's (OSA) Optics Express will unveil that researchers have created a new laser-silicon hybrid computer chip that can produce laser beams that will make it possible to use laser light rather than wires to send data between chips, removing the most significant bottleneck in computer design. The development is a result of research at Intel, the world's largest chipmaker, and the University of California, Santa... (Science Daily)
IEEE conference boots up its registration Sep 10, 2006
The and the Association for Computing Machinery's Special Interest Group on Computer Architecture is sponsoring the conference. Extra. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Radical 'Ballistic Computing' Chip Bounces Electrons Around Like Billiards Aug 19, 2006
"In addition to myself and Quentin, we have a theoretical physicist, a circuit designer, and an expert in computer architecture. We're not just designing a new transistor, but a new archetype as well, and as far as I know, this is the first time an architect has been involved in the actual design of the transistor on which the entire architecture is built.". The team has already had some luck in fabricating a prototype. (Science Daily)
'Ballistic' nanotransistors? Aug 18, 2006
"In addition to myself and Quentin, we have a theoretical physicist, a circuit designer, and an expert in computer architecture. We're not just designing a new transistor, but a new archetype as well, and as far as I know, this is the first time an architect has been involved in the actual design of the transistor on which the entire architecture is built.". This might be true, but 'ballistic' nanotransistors are not completely new, as you can see by visiting a site designed by Richard Taylor,... (ZDNet)
Twisted Ballistic Transistor Aug 18, 2006
"I am shocked, shocked to discover that a fundamental computer architecture explored in the 1950's, rejected as unworkable, and forgotten is in fact unworkable.". See here. (Ars Technica)
UH-Hilo gets supercomputer Aug 17, 2006
How to link components, called computer architecture, is the specialty of computer science professor Sevki Erdogan, who will be in charge of Huinalu on the Hilo campus. Once linked, computers or nodes have to be instructed on how to work together to calculate answers to problems. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Mathematicians Maximize Knowledge Of Minimal Surfaces Aug 17, 2006
For most people, soap bubbles are little more than ethereal, ephemeral childhood amusements, or a bit of kitsch associated with the Lawrence Welk Show. (Image courtesy of Johns Hopkins University). (Science Daily)
Technologies For People With Disabilities Pave The Way For Next Generation Mobile Web Aug 10, 2006
Posted: August 9, 2006. Scientists at The University of Manchester have a launched a new project which seeks to combine web accessibility with cutting-edge mobile phone technologies. (Science Daily)
Supercomputers Cast Light On Cloudy Puzzle Of Global Weather Aug 2, 2006
Posted: August 1, 2006. Record heat waves, exceptionally powerful hurricanes, destructive tsunamis, and melting icecaps have many discussing the weather, but can anybody do anything about it. (Science Daily)
Analysis: New chip not Xserve-bound Jul 25, 2006
Macworld: News: Analysis: Montecito unlikely to find a home in Xserve. MacCentral News Feed. (MacCentral)
Analysis: Montecito unlikely to find a home in Xserve Jul 25, 2006
MacCentral News Feed. July 24, 2006 4:04 pm ET. (MacCentral)
The $100 laptop is coming Jul 25, 2006
Jepsen writes that Billy Edwards, AMD's chief strategy officer "describes our design of the $100 laptop as the first fundamental revisit of personal computer architecture since IBM launched the PC in 1981. Twenty-five years, and now, for the first time, we're redesigning the whole architecture - hardware, software, display - and we're coming up with some remarkable inventions and innovations.". The $100 laptop, which will have online capability, will also have features that most typical laptops... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
