Mellanox Ethernet Solutions Selected to Accelerate Baidu’s Machine Learning Platforms

Technologies, Ltd. , a leading supplier of high-performance, end-to-end interconnect solutions for data center servers and storage systems, today announced that Ethernet switches and ConnectX-4 100Gb/s Ethernet adapters have been selected by Baidu, the leading Chinese language Internet search provider, for Baidu’s Machine Learning platforms. The need for higher data speed and most efficient data movement placed Spectrum and RDMA-enabled ConnectX-4 adapters as key components to enable world leading machine learning platforms.

Why artificial intelligence is the future of

A man waits as Turkish Airlines planes are stuck on the tarmac during heavy snowfall at the Ataturk international airport in Istanbul, on Jan. 9, 2017. The days of journeying to a travel agency and sitting at the desk of an agent just to book a trip have all but disappeared, but technology is increasingly putting that level of personalized service in the palms of our hands.

Pentagon tests artificially intelligent micro-drone swarm

The Pentagon may soon be unleashing a 21st-century version of locusts on its adversaries after officials on Monday said it had successfully tested a swarm of 103 micro-drones. The important step in the development of new autonomous weapon systems was made possible by improvements in artificial intelligence, holding open the possibility that groups of small robots could act together under human direction.

SKT to collaborate with US chipmaker Nvidia on autonomous cars

South Korea’s leading mobile carrier SK Telecom said Tuesday it has agreed to collaborate with leading US-based graphic chip maker Nvidia for the development of new platform technologies for autonomous vehicles. “We will merge Nvidia’s autonomous driving technology with SK Telecom’s ‘T Map’ navigation program and SK C&C’s cloud computing technology to develop our own self-driving platform technology,” a SKT spokesperson told The Korea Herald.

Feature: New technology at CES 2017 gives glimpse of future life

In the 50th year of the International Consumer Electronics Show , new generation TV, autonomous driving, drones, robots, 3-D printing and virtual reality technology gave a glimpse of future life. This year’s CES held in Las Vegas between Thursday and Sunday attracted over 3,800 companies and 50,000 professionals from 150 countries and regions in the world.

Top 7 Vendors in the Global Data Center …

This research report also lists 20 other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period. The global data center rack power distribution unit market is expected to be valued at USD 1.93 billion by 2021, growing at a CAGR of almost 7% through the forecast period.

AI: Another insight on PSFK for Members

Ricky Bacon, Critical Mass Group Technology Director, outlines the ethical and moral questions surrounding artificial intelligence in HBO’s Westworld Last Saturday, I got into a rather excited argument with my four year-old over what music we were going to listen to. The argument started with, “Alexa, play Stevie Ray Vaughn,” to which my son responded, “Alexa, play the Chainsmokers.”

Rising Star Nvidia at CES 2017

For most of its 33 years, Nvidia was best known for building graphics processors that helped computers display high-powered computer games. Now, rising interest in the hardware that powers self-driving cars, artificial intelligence and virtual reality has taken the Santa Clara, Calif., chipmaker, little known outside the high-tech industry, to new heights.

1 Company Is Already Winning AI

The debut of the Graphics Processing Unit in 1999 provided gamers with faster, clearer, and more lifelike images. The GPU was designed to quickly perform complex mathematical calculations that were necessary to accelerate the creation of realistic graphics.

Digital economy to create 400 million jobs in China: report1 hour ago

Beijing, Jan 8: China’s digital economy is predicted to create over 400 million jobs by 2035 with e-commerce giant Alibaba generating 100 million of them, ?a new report has said. Internet-based economy could be worth USD 16 trillion by then, according to a Boston Consulting Group report that was released at a new economy summit sponsored by Alibaba Group yesterday.

DisplayLink Showcases Ultra-Low Latency Wireless VR Concept at CES Las Vegas 2017

DisplayLink , the leading provider of USB graphics technology, today announced a new concept for ultra-low latency wireless VR with a live demonstration at 2017. DisplayLink was the first company to push the boundaries of wireless 60GHz to dual 4K displays based on their unique compression algorithms, and is now showcasing the award-winning technology applied to the booming Virtual Reality market on a Mixed Reality stage at CES Las Vegas 2017 with an ultra-low latency Wireless VR demonstration that is available for attendees to experience.

DisplayLink Showcases Ultra-Low Latency Wireless VR Concept at CES Las Vegas 2017

DisplayLink was the first company to push the boundaries of wireless 60GHz to dual 4K displays based on their unique compression algorithms, and is now showcasing the award-winning technology applied to the booming Virtual Reality market on a Mixed Reality stage at CES Las Vegas 2017 with an ultra-low latency Wireless VR demonstration that is available for attendees to experience. “VR is changing the way we interact with computers and the way we visualise information, yet a totally immersive experience for either gaming or business isn’t possible while worrying about cables.

China’s First AR Smart Glasses HiAR Glasses Showcased at CES 2017

AR smart glasses are the world’s first product of its kind that are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor HiAR Glasses are actually China’s first binocular all-in-one AR smart glasses that are now on display at CES 2017. One of a kind AR smart glasses will remain on display for the entire event that will run from 5th to 8th January, 2017.

UCI Introduces iRain Smartphone App

Climate researchers and weather forecasters get their rain data from a network of precipitation-sensing satellites that orbit Earth. iRain, a new mobile phone app developed by engineers at the University of California, Irvine puts the same precision rainfall information into the pockets of the public.

Nvidia Lays Out Bold Strategy at CES

Nvidia offered a bold new strategy at this week’s International CES in Las Vegas. The company, which has been a leader in hardware graphics technology for decades, recently has expanded into the realms of artificial intelligence, deep learning and automotive tech.

Apple shows why no robot can replace cashiers

Ever since Amazon.com debuted a grocery store without a checkout line, the world has been forced to ponder a jobless future. Located in the company’s home town, Seattle, Amazon Go looks every bit like a 7-Eleven, selling bread, milk, and cheese as well as pre-made snacks and fresh meals, except there are no cashiers or checkout lines.

CES: Audi and Nvidia present the Q7 AI Piloted Driving concept

Audi and Nvidia’s new Q7 deep learning concept should be taken as a preview of the upcoming future of mobility when autonomous Audi models will become the norm. The Ingolstadt-based automaker is again moving forward its Piloted Driving concepts with the introduction of an all-new prototype – the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas being the perfect venue for the introduction of the smarter self-driving tech.

[CES 2017] Samsung NEXT launches $150m fund for global startups

Samsung NEXT announced Thursday it will create a $150 million venture capital investment fund, called the “Samsung NEXT Fund,” to increase support for global startups pursuing advanced software and services innovation. Formerly known as Samsung Global Innovation Center, the organization also announced its rebrand to “Samsung NEXT” along with the launch of the fund at the Consumer Electronics Show in Last Vegas.

CES to highlight technology that could transform hospitality industry

Shawn DuBravac, chief economist of the Consumer Technology Association, presents a pre-CES 2017 session on tech trends at the Las Vegas Convention Center Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2016. . IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR LG ELECTRONICS – LG Electronics’ vice president David VanderWaal and Amazon Echo vice president Mike George present the LG Smart InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator to CES 2017 attendees at the LG Electronics press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, in Las Vegas.

Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute Launches Science-as-a-Service and…

This has enabled the Institute to offer and more effectively manage scientific computing at scale, or “Science-as-a-Service,” to their own researchers and to biosciences start-ups co-located at a newly-opened research facility on the Wellcome Genome Campus. Based in Cambridge, England, the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute is a global center of excellence for genomic discovery, and collaborates with start-ups, pharmaceutical enterprises, governments and other research centers.

10 Tech Predictions for 2017

Predicting the future is more art than science, yet it’s always an interesting exercise to engage in as a new year comes upon us. So with the close of what was a difficult, though interesting year in the technology business, here’s a look at my predictions for the top 10 tech developments of 2017.

The Latest at CES: From drones to A.I., top CES 2017 trends

Top trends expected to emerge at CES this year include an explosion of voice-controlled interfaces, subtle integration of artificial intelligence into everyday life and increasing digitization in areas like health and wellness. The 50th annual CES this week in Las Vegas is expected to draw 165,000 attendees.

Smart tech: This year’s CES big on artificial intelligence

The first week of every new year brings a slew of eye-opening technology for gadget lovers at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and the 2017 edition will open Thursday. The exhibition provided a preview on Tuesday, which revealed that this year’s show will concentrate on the growing use of artificial intelligence in consumer devices.

Rising Star Nvidia at CES 2017

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Announcing @Catchpoint “Silver Sponsor” of @CloudExpo | #SDN #DevOps

CON Events announced today that Catchpoint, a leading digital experience intelligence company, has been named “Silver Sponsor” of SYS-CON’s 20th International Cloud Expo A , which will take place on June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. Catchpoint Systems is a leading Digital Performance Analytics company that provides unparalleled insight into your customer-critical services to help you consistently deliver an amazing customer experience.

Fusion to Exhibit at @CloudExpo | @FusionConnectSM #IoT #SDN #AI #ML

CON Events announced today that Fusion, a leading provider of cloud services, will exhibit at SYS-CON’s 20th International Cloud Expo A , which will take place on June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. Fusion, a leading provider of integrated cloud solutions to small, medium and large businesses, is the industry’s single source for the cloud.