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AMD expands 2nd Generation Ryzen Threadripper Desktop Processor Line-upedit
AMD announced the availability of two additional 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper processor models 2970WX with 24 cores and 48 threads and the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X with 12 cores and 24 threads. The Ryzen WX series commands class-leading core counts, purpose-built for prosumers focused on raw computational power for the heaviest workloads.
Publication: National Computrade News
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High-performance Computing (HPC): Worldwide Market Outlook to 2023, A $43+ Billion Opportunity – Analysis on Key Playersedit
The global high-performance computing (HPC) market was valued at USD 29.37 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach a value of USD 43.97 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 12.28% over the forecast period (2018-2023).
Publication: BizWire Express
GIGABYTE Intros Aorus RGB Memory DDR4-3200 16GB Kit without Dummiesedit
You get two 8 GB memory modules making up the 16 GB dual-channel kit, each with a chunky 2 mm-thick aluminium heatspreader capped by an acrylic diffuser that puts out light from five addressable RGB LEDs. These modules pack an XMP 2.0 profile that runs them at DDR4-3200 with 16-18-18-38 timings, at 1.35 V. Although the company doesn’t specify which brand of DRAM chips it’s using, it mentions support for both Intel and AMD platforms.
Publication: Tech Power Up
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CES 2019: Nvidia GeForce Mx250 graphics spotted in HP laptopedit
It seems Nvidia is preparing for more than RTC graphics for laptops at CES 2019. It has been reported that MX250 graphics have appeared in an HP laptop listing. This means Nvidia is planning for something big this time for the laptop segment.
Publication: Gizbot
NVIDIA Sets 6 AI Performance Records for Deep Learning Workloadsedit
Computer chip manufacturer NVIDIA on Monday said it has achieved six Artificial Intelligence (AI) performance records with the release of industry’s first broad set of AI benchmarks.
Publication: The Sentinel
Lenovo and Intel’s Much-anticipated Legion of Champions III 2019 is Here and Raring to Goedit
Lenovo the world’s leading PC and smart device manufacturer, has announced the kick-off of its Legion of Champions Series III (LoC III) Grand Finals. In partnership with Intel, this eSports competition will bring together over 60 gaming talents from 11 markets across Asia Pacific, as they seek to be crowned 2019’s LoC III champions.
Publication: Business Standard Business Today VAR India
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Arm Holdings unveils chip aimed at self-driving car sensorsedit
Arm Holdings, the chip technology firm owned by SoftBank Group Corp, on Tuesday pushed deeper into the automotive world with chip aimed at handling the streams of sensor data expected to help self-driving cars eventually navigate the roads, pushing further into turf being contested by Intel Corp and others.
Publication: Reuters
Surface Go to add big to our growth in 2019: Microsoft Indiaedit
The Microsoft Surface family of devices has registered high double-digit growth in the Indian market this year and the game changer Surface Go is set to add heavily to that next year, a company executive said here on Tuesday.
Publication: The Economic Times
Chipmaker Graphcore is now worth $1.7 billion after raising $200 million from Microsoft and BMWedit
British chipmaker Graphcore is valued at $1.7 billion after its latest round of funding, raising $200 million from Microsoft and BMW among others. The new round brings Graphcore’s total funding to $300 million, and Microsoft joins existing blue-chip technology backers in the startup, including Dell, Robert Bosch, and Samsung.
Publication: Business Insider
Lenovo and Intel’s Much-anticipated Legion of Champions III 2019 is Here and Raring to Goedit
Lenovo the world’s leading PC and smart device manufacturer, has announced the kick-off of its Legion of Champions Series III (LoC III) Grand Finals. In partnership with Intel, this eSports competition will bring together over 60 gaming talents from 11 markets across Asia Pacific, as they seek to be crowned 2019’s LoC III champions.
Publication: Business Standard Business Today VAR India
5 reasons why the MacBook air is the best notebookedit
Last month Apple launched the first major redesign of the MacBook Air in almost a decade and while it has attracted some polarising opinions, it is possibly Apple’s least controversial notebook in the last two years. By Apple’s own admission, the MacBook Air has been its most popular notebook for more than five years.
Publication: PC Mag
Industry news
9 things employees look for in a job which you can use to hire top talentedit
Every job is not made for every employee. Everyone looks for certain criteria when looking for a job and if employers realise what these factors are, they will be able to hire the right talent for their company without spending too much.
Publication: India Today
Redesigning HR in the era of disruptive technologiesedit
The third edition of FICCI HR Conference2018 debated and reviewed as to why a successful digital transformation sits at the heart of HR and how can the HR function be an evangelist for seeding cultural changes within organizations, and embrace the future looking technologies to successfully ride the wave of digitalization.
Publication: People Matters
High-performance Computing (HPC): Worldwide Market Outlook to 2023, A $43+ Billion Opportunity – Analysis on Key Playersedit
The global high-performance computing (HPC) market was valued at USD 29.37 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach a value of USD 43.97 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 12.28% over the forecast period (2018-2023).
Publication: BizWire Express
Chipmaker Graphcore is now worth $1.7 billion after raising $200 million from Microsoft and BMWedit
British chipmaker Graphcore is valued at $1.7 billion after its latest round of funding, raising $200 million from Microsoft and BMW among others. The new round brings Graphcore’s total funding to $300 million, and Microsoft joins existing blue-chip technology backers in the startup, including Dell, Robert Bosch, and Samsung.
Publication: Business Insider
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