Academic supercomputer gets 27 PB of HPC storage The University of Edinburgh-based HECToR (High-End Computing Terascale Resource) supercomputer has had an HPC storage upgrade that includes 7.8 petabytes (PB) in a DataDirect Networks array ...
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This is the third in a series of interviews with C-level executives responsible for cyber security and privacy in business and government, who also happen to be thought leaders. (Remember, as I mentioned previously, "C-level executive" and ...
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Privacy advocates and consumer rights groups are keeping a wary eye on a new copyright enforcement mechanism set to be rolled out by major Internet Service Providers. The so-called Copyright Alert System (CAS) aims to warn Internet users ...
Computerworld - Peer-to-peer cloud storage vendor Symform today announced it is offering unlimited online capacity to customers who pay by contributing local disk capacity instead of money. Symform uses a crowd-sourcing strategy to create ...
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As mobile devices and social media put down ever deeper roots in IT, businesses are seeing big changes in how employees do their jobs and how customers interact with them, in addition to--ideally--using the technologies to find new revenue ...
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Monday, Microsoft unwrapped the next edition of its Office money maker at a press event and simultaneously launched a public preview for users to try out now. CEO Steve Ballmer touted the new software as "the most ambitious release of ...
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IDG News Service - Get your conspiracy theories ready: Two founders of The Pirate Bay were due to speak at the Hack in the Box security conference in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, but didn't show up. The 3 p.m. speaking slot for Peter ...
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The 7th annual RIS Retail Technology Conference is the perfect learning and networking event for retail executives who want to hit the ground running as the economy breaks out and heads into recovery. Set for April 10-12 at an ideal ...
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NASA's control room erupted with cheers as confirmation reached Earth that the Curiosity rover successfully landed on Mars. Scientists and engineers hugged, sobbed and punched the air as the first images from the rover's cameras came down. ...
LONDON, ENGLAND, September 14, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- GeoPlace, the centre of excellence for the management of spatial address information and streets data for Great Britain, is pleased to announce the agenda for the forthcoming ...
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Ofcom has published a draft code today to tackle illegal file-sharers by passing their information onto copyright owners. The regulator was required to put together the code as part of the Digital Economy Act voted through in 2010. ...
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Columbia Lighting announces the release of the LLHP, a premium LED linear high bay fixture. Designed for durability, energy savings, and performance, LLHP is ideal for demanding environments like sports complexes, warehouses, manufacturing ...
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Just about anyone who's tried to take a self-portrait with a camera agrees: it's a hassle. Setting the scene, hitting the timer, then rushing into place only to find half of your head has been cut out is par for the course. If that sounds ...
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Corcentric, a leading provider of Accounts Payable automation solutions, today announced Rob DeVincent, VP Product Marketing for Corcentric, will be speaking at IOFM's 11th Annual Accounts Payable Conference & Expo. Just the Facts: How to ...
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As of July 1, 2012, any school that accepts e-rate funds must provide annual Internet Safety and Cyberbullying training for all minors. Schools are required to document this training and keep records for five years. We have the best ...
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