Day: February 9, 2017

Intel works on next-generation Optane SSD, memory technologies

Those were words from Intel’s CEO Brian Krzanich when updating investors on the company’s Optane technology, which the chipmaker believes could ultimately replace SSDs and DRAM in PCs and servers. Intel is now shipping the first-generation Optane but is also working on next-generation technologies as looks to increase density in this new class of storage and memory.

CHPT posts record 2016 EPS

IC testing solution provider Chunghwa Precision Test Technology has reported net profits increased 46.3% on year to NT$604 million in 2016, with EPS coming to NT$20.04, a record high, compared with NT$14.77 in 2015. CHPT revenues for 2016 climbed 50.4% to about NT$2.6 billion, also an all-time high.

Roadshow: Those Highway 17 a whinersa strike back

Q You ought to change the Mr. Roadshow “whiner” headline that ran Tuesday – “You Highway 17 whiners chose to live in Santa Cruz” – because it’s not going over well on a day like Tuesday’s commute. I realize it’s from a letter writer, but most people aren’t going to read thoroughly enough to get that.

Latest Report on Top 10 Cloud Technologies Market by MarketsandMarkets

According to a new market research report ” Top 10 Cloud Technologies Market ” , published by MarketsandMarkets, Cloud adoption is increasing rapidly by enterprises due to various factors such as the need for agility, on-demand scalability, flexibility, and cost effectiveness. Browse i 1 2 50 market data Tables and i 1 2 70 Figures spread through 187 P ages and in-depth TOC on ” Top 10 Cloud Technology Market ” The cloud offers pay-as-you-go service for users, which helps in reducing costs to a great extent.

1 More Sign That Apple Inc.’s New MacBook Pro Computers Are a Huge Hit

Thanks to the launch of these new systems, Apple broke the long losing streak that its Mac business had been seeing, and reported 1.1% year-over-year Mac unit growth, as well as roughly 7% Mac revenue growth in its most recent quarter, implying a boost in Mac average selling prices. Although the numbers clearly speak for themselves, there’s one more bit of information that Apple disclosed on its most recent earnings call that points to positive customer reception of the company’s new MacBook Pro systems.

Rumor: Ryzen processors might top out at $490

Almost everyone’s expecting Ryzen processors to be reasonably competitive with Intel’s offerings in terms of performance, but if they’re priced the same, then “reasonably competitive” isn’t going to cut it. The latest leaks about the new chips paint a rosy picture for the prces of the upcoming CPUs, though.

Rumor: Ryzen processors might top out at $490

Almost everyone’s expecting Ryzen processors to be reasonably competitive with Intel’s offerings in terms of performance, but if they’re priced the same, then “reasonably competitive” isn’t going to cut it. The latest leaks about the new chips paint a rosy picture for the prces of the upcoming CPUs, though.

Cross-border e-commerce urged amid easing of retail sector decline

Slide for fourth consecutive year blamed on worldwide economic conditions, while online marketplace may have huge potential for local retailers The struggling retail sector is expected to stabilise following a three-year slump , with an industry head predicting a milder decline of 3 to 4 per cent for 2017, dragged down by unfavourable currency conditions and uncertainty sparked by the possibility of rigid US trade policies. Retail Management Association chairman Thomson Cheng Wai-hung said: “The association and I believe it is unlikely that the sector will see a revival this year.”

Cross-border e-commerce urged amid easing of retail sector decline

Slide for fourth consecutive year blamed on worldwide economic conditions, while online marketplace may have huge potential for local retailers The struggling retail sector is expected to stabilise following a three-year slump , with an industry head predicting a milder decline of 3 to 4 per cent for 2017, dragged down by unfavourable currency conditions and uncertainty sparked by the possibility of rigid US trade policies. Retail Management Association chairman Thomson Cheng Wai-hung said: “The association and I believe it is unlikely that the sector will see a revival this year.”

Most Stretchable Elastomer for 3-D Printing

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GE Inaugurates Redhill (Stafford) Manufacturing Facility, UK

GE Energy Connections inaugurates its new Redhill Grid Automation manufacturing facility in Stafford, UK in the presence of Stafford MP, Jeremy Lefroy. Present in the UK for close to a century, this facility heralds a new phase for its Grid Solutions business, being selected as a pilot for GE’s digital ‘ Brilliant Factory ‘ programme.

GE Inaugurates Redhill (Stafford) Manufacturing Facility, UK

GE Energy Connections inaugurates its new Redhill Grid Automation manufacturing facility in Stafford, UK in the presence of Stafford MP, Jeremy Lefroy. Present in the UK for close to a century, this facility heralds a new phase for its Grid Solutions business, being selected as a pilot for GE’s digital ‘ Brilliant Factory ‘ programme.

Trend Micro Inc. (TMICY) Lowered to Hold at Zacks Investment Research

According to Zacks, “Trend Micro Incorporated is engaged in providing endpoint, messaging and Web security software and services. It develops security solutions that protects against a wide range of insidious threats and combined attacks including viruses, spam, phishing, spyware, botnets, and other Web attacks, including data-stealing malware.

Trend Micro Inc. (TMICY) Lowered to Hold at Zacks Investment Research

According to Zacks, “Trend Micro Incorporated is engaged in providing endpoint, messaging and Web security software and services. It develops security solutions that protects against a wide range of insidious threats and combined attacks including viruses, spam, phishing, spyware, botnets, and other Web attacks, including data-stealing malware.

PVCC’s Showing of “Hidden Figures” Rescheduled for March 17

Piedmont Virginia Community College’s Free Movie Friday showing of the critically acclaimed drama, “Hidden Figures,” originally scheduled for Feb. 17, has been rescheduled for March 17. The sci-fi drama, “Arrival,” will be shown in its place. Starring Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker and Jeremy Renner, “Arrival” tells the story of linguistics professor Louise Banks, who is tasked with interpreting an alien language after the arrival of 12 mysterious spaceships.

Demisto Raises $20M to Meet Growing Global Demand

Demisto Raises $20M to Meet Growing Global Demand for Automated Incident Response and Security Orchestration — Along with Series B Funding, ClearSky Managing Director Jay Leek Joins Demisto Board of Directors CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 9, 2017 — Demisto, Inc., an innovator in Security Operations technology, today announced that it has closed its $20 million Series B round of funding. As a part of this round, the company also announced the appointment of ClearSky Managing Director Jay Leek to its Board of Directors.

Demisto Raises $20M to Meet Growing Global Demand

Demisto Raises $20M to Meet Growing Global Demand for Automated Incident Response and Security Orchestration — Along with Series B Funding, ClearSky Managing Director Jay Leek Joins Demisto Board of Directors CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 9, 2017 — Demisto, Inc., an innovator in Security Operations technology, today announced that it has closed its $20 million Series B round of funding. As a part of this round, the company also announced the appointment of ClearSky Managing Director Jay Leek to its Board of Directors.

AT&T, IBM, Palo Alto Networks, Symantec, Team Up In IoT Security

Internet of Things industry experts and cybersecurity providers have come together in an alliance to research how to better secure the IoT ecosystem and create awareness among users. The IoT Cybersecurity Alliance, which includes vendors in device security, connectivity, data, applications and cloud, is expected to work towards end-to-end security in IoT.

It’s child’s play at Swindon theatres

With breath-taking dance moves, replica costumes and powerhouse performances, this is a high-energy act, packed with Little Mix’s greatest hits. Meanwhile at the Arts Centre children will embark on an action-packed adventure with Monstersaurus on Sunday.

Infosys Founders Said to Question Payments for CEO, Executives

Infosys Ltd., India’s second-largest technology services company, is facing questions over executive compensation and corporate governance in a letter sent by at least three of its founders, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Vishal Sikka’s compensation was increased, said one of the people, who asked not to be identified discussing the contents of a private memo.

mimiron 0.1.1

He once resided at the Temple of Invention, but is absent during the time of Loken’s rebellion. Mimiron a CLI tool whose purpose is to be the glue between your tfvars and Terraform config.

Students collaborate on Revolutionary War writing

Sapp, a Goshen Middle School English teacher, had her New Tech 8th-grade students read a young adult novel on the Revolutionary War and then write their own short stories. Those were read to Holcomb’s 5th graders at Mary Beck Elementary School last month, who scored them on a rubric and discussed what makes good writing.

jetNEXUS Support Expansion and Deliver Advanced Load Balancing Solutions Globally with Hpe Oem.

It is this combination of HPE support and hardware that means jetNEXUS offers a speed and quality of service unbeatable by any competitor. Combining the innovative load balancing capabilities of jetNEXUS with the power and flexibility of HPE servers, the agreement enables HPE customers and partners to deploy a fully integrated HPE stack featuring a highly efficient hardware ADC solution.

People’s Bank of China warns Bitcoin exchanges against margin trading and money laundering

China’s central bank has warned Bitcoin exchanges against margin trading and money laundering, in a further step to tighten regulation over the digital currency. An inspection team from the People’s Bank of China met and gave verbal warnings to company officials of nine Beijing-based Bitcoin trading platforms yesterday afternoon, according to a PBoC statement today.