Next-Generation Technologies

Researchers challenge to create wireless network using visible light

harminka — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:34:53 -0500

Boston University's College of Engineering is a partner launching a major program, under a National Science Foundation grant, to develop the next generation of wireless communications technology based on visible light instead of radio waves.

Introducing next generation of chemical reactors

harminka — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:24:57 -0500

Unique nanostructures which respond to stimuli, such as pH, heat and light will pave the way for safer, greener and more efficient chemical reactors.

AMD Announces Support for its Next-Generation Notebook Platform

harminka — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:45:22 -0500

AMD (NYSE: AMD) announced growing OEM support for its next-generation notebook platform with the HP introduction of four consumer and four commercial AMD Business Class technology-based notebook PCs.

IBM Announces Next-Generation Storage Virtualization Software

harminka — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:29:19 -0500

As part of IBM's "Project Big Green" offerings, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced new storage virtualization software that helps clients more efficiently manage and consolidate volumes of business data, providing clients with a storage solution designed to help improve utilization rates, energy efficiency, availability, and scalability of critical applications.

Motorola and FIRST Inspire Next Generation of Engineers

harminka — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:32:23 -0500

For nearly 20 years, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) have worked together to introduce students to the limitless opportunities available in engineering and technology careers.

Next-generation software to identify complex cyber network attacks

harminka — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:55:27 -0500

Researchers in George Mason University’s Center for Secure Information Systems have developed new software that can reduce the impact of cyber attacks by identifying the possible vulnerability paths through an organization’s networks.

Correlation studies confirm quality of Genomatix Promoter Annotations

harminka — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:13:54 -0600

Genomatix Software GmbH, a Systems Biology company focussed on high quality annotation and the understanding of gene regulation, has begun showcasing its abilities in the analysis of data generated by Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology.

The way for next generation of electric and hybrid cars

harminka — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:27:37 -0600

The next generation of electric and hybrid cars may be a step closer thanks to new and improved polymer membranes that allow the development of bigger, safer, and more powerful lithium ion batteries, according to an article scheduled for the Feb. 18 issue of Chemical & Engineering News, ACS’ weekly newsmagazine.

Recordable proteins as next-generation memory storage materials

harminka — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:30:37 -0600

Move over, compact discs, DVDs, and hard drives. Researchers in Japan report progress toward developing a new protein-based memory device that could provide an alternative to conventional magnetic and optical storage systems, which are quickly approaching their memory storage capacities.

Cisco Introduces New Switching Foundation for Data Center 3.0 Transformation.

harminka — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:08:35 -0600

Cisco introduced innovative new solutions that continue to help customers realize the Cisco Data Center 3.0 vision for next-generation data centers. The culmination of this is the introduction of the network platform for Data Center 3.0, the Cisco Nexus® Family of data-center-class switches, and the expansion of the Cisco Catalyst® Family.

Iinauguration of Cisco's SAGIA Head Office in Riyadh

harminka — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:48:28 -0600

His Excellency Amr Al Dabbagh, Governor and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), and John Chambers, Cisco chairman and chief executive officer, today inaugurated the "Smart Office" of SAGIA's new Riyadh head office, a state-of-the-art building powered by next-generation infrastructure from Cisco.

Carbon nanotube technology could supersede plasma and LCD flat screens

harminka — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:02:22 -0600

Just as silicon is the wonder material for the computer age, carbon nanotubes will most likely be the materials responsible for the next evolutionary step in electronics and computing. Their extraordinary properties have identified them as having the potential to revolutionise many technologies.