Next Stop: 400 GbE

An interview with John D'Ambrosia, Chairman of the Ethernet Alliance, who discusses the significance of the IEEE 802.3 establishing a study group for 400 GbE. Some questions answered include: 01:23 -- How long until we see a 400 GbE standard? 02:17 -- What will the 400 GbE standard look like? 03:00 -- Will 400 GbE be driven by silicon photonics? 04:22 -- Is there a role for copper at 400G and above? ...

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IBM's BLU Acceleration Speeds Up Big Data

IBM introduced new software aimed at accelerating the analysis of Big Data.  The company also announced a new IBM PureData System for Hadoop in the enterprise. IBM's new BLU Acceleration software provides faster access to key information by extending the capabilities of traditional in-memory systems -- which allows data to be loaded into Random Access Memory instead of hard disks for faster performance.  IBM said that during its testing,...

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Audi and T-Mobile USA Offer Unlimited In-vehicle Data Plan

Audi of America and T-Mobile USA announced a new data plan for in-vehicle connectivity, enabling Audi owners to get real-time news, weather and fuel prices, access to Google Earth and Google Voice Local Search and enable passengers to enjoy broadband connectivity on up to 8 Wi-Fi devices.  Audi is offering a 6-month trial to buyers of new vehicles.  After that, customers can pay $450 for full data services over 30 months (equaling $15 per...

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Sony Prices its 4K HD Sets

Sony Electronics announced U.S. pricing of its new 4K Ultra High Definition TV sets: the XBR-55X900A (55-inch) and XBR-65X900A (65-inch) 4K Ultra HD LED TVs will cost $4,999 and $6,999 respectively. An 84-inch models is also available for $24,999.  The sets were first unveiled at CES in January. The UHD 4K provides a resolution that is four-times that of Full HD TV (3840 x 2160).  Sony said its implementation ensures that all content...

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GreenBytes Secures $7 Million for Flash-based Desktop Virtualization

GreenBytes, a start-up based in Providence, Rhode Island, announced $7 million in additional Series C funding, for its desktop virtualization technology. GreenBytes' IO-Offload desktop virtualization leverages a patented, zero latency inline deduplication technology.  GreenBytes said this enables it to deliver a superior virtual desktop experience with 97% less storage space required, and with the manageability, scalability and affordability...

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STMicroelectronics Builds Next Gen MEMs Pilot Line

STMicroelectronics is working with research partners to develop a pilot line for next-generation MEMS devices augmented with advanced technologies such as piezoelectric or magnetic materials and 3D packaging. The project was launched by the European Nanoelectronics Initiative Advisory Council (ENIAC) Joint Undertaking (JU), a public-private partnership in nanoelectronics. ST said this project will also develop advanced packaging technologies and...

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Fusion-io Unveils 1.6 TB ioFX for Workstation

Fusion-io announced a 1.6 TB flash-based workstation acceleration platform aimed at video editing, computer assisted design (CAD), 4K and stereoscopic production, as well as digital intermediate (DI) finishing applications. Based on the Fusion ioMemory platform trusted to accelerate data centers around the world, the 1.6 TB Fusion ioFX significantly improves workstation application performance. The company already offered a 420 GB model for $1,995....

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NTT Acquires Prime Property in City of London

NTT has acquired a prime office property at 265 Strand, City of London, UK. The building is near the London School of Economics.  NTT said the purchase price was £77 million. http://www.ntt.co.jp/...

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Guavus Adds a VP of Insights

Guavus, a start-up specializing in big data analytics for carriers, announced the appointment of Rob Chimsky to the newly created role of vice president of insights.   Chimsky previously worked for inCode, Nextel, MCI and AT&T. Guavus specializes in big data analytics solutions for tier-1 communications service providers. http://www.guavus....

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IBM Opens Cloud Data Center in Ehningen,Germany

IBM opened a new SmartCloud for Social Business Data Center in Ehningen, Germany. IBM said the new facility will help businesses follow the lead of customers such as Arnold Clark, Codorniu, Shanks, Centrax TCL and Development Alternatives Inc (DAI), who are already using IBM's cloud-based social business services. The new data center joins other SmartCloud for Social Business facilities in North America and Asia Pacific. IBM has previously said...

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