EE Times' Top 10 women in microelectronics Nov 6, 2009
This work integrally established the ARM Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) as the de facto standard for low power embedded applications. Underlying this achievement was the premise that good business models enable and accelerate adoption of technology; without appropriate and sensible models, and technology even great technology can disappear. (EETimes)
What To Consider When Implementing FCoE Oct 29, 2009
The standards body has approved a draft (making it a de facto standard) and released it for public review, and numerous vendors have announced products supporting FCoE. There's also a variety of second-generation products, including offerings from Brocade Communications Systems Inc., EMC Corp., Emulex Corp., IBM, Hewlett-Packard (HP) Co. and NetApp Inc., available that support native end-to-end FCoE environments ... Both Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) and FCoE are on track and should be... (Search Storage)
5 Bringing Decentralized IT Together at AIG Oct 10, 2009
MP: On the operational side there are Six Sigma (the de facto standard of best practices with a basic framework that will govern IT implementation) best practices. On top of that, for our application design and development, we use CMM (Capacity Maturity Model) and many of our organizations are CMM 3 and development centers are CMM 5 and CMM 5 Plus. (CIO Information Network)
LG Electronics CTO Receives 'Giants of Broadcasting' Award Oct 3, 2009
He is one of the key inventors of the VideoCipher II system that became the de facto standard for the C-Band satellite video encryption system and is still in use by most cable programmers. He held various senior management positions at General Instrument before being named Executive VP. He also briefly served as Senior Vice President, Technology, for Qualcomm Inc. prior to joining LG Electronics. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ancestry Software Fuels IPO, Lightens Wallets: Rich Jaroslovsky Oct 2, 2009
Trees can be imported and exported from other genealogy software in the GEDCOM format, the de facto standard developed by the. I used the software to import a file created in another program on a Mac; the tree of more than 70 people arrived requiring minimal clean-up. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
DualView camera makes taking your own pic easy Oct 1, 2009
There's also a slot for a memory card, but you'll have to supply your own and it is a MicroSD card rather than the SD card that's become a de facto standard on most compact cameras. You can snap only a few pictures using the camera's internal memory. (USA Today -- Tech)
Business: Dobson's green building a first for Frisco Sep 9, 2009
As the system has become the de facto standard for green building, many in the design and construction community have gone back to school to learn the system and become accredited professionals, a system which Dobson's Flooring America is proud to have implemented. "We applaud Dobson's Flooring America for aggressively pursing LEED Certification for a small, stand alone, high performance retail building of 9,000 square feet," said the sustainable LEED consultant, Billy Ware, AIA, LEED AP,... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The long road to HTML 5 Aug 29, 2009
gov is a prime example of relying on what Kundra called a de facto standard. One reason is that the standardized, vendor-neutral language used to create the Web, the Hypertext Markup Language, doesn't yet have the tools to create Rich Internet Applications, such as dashboards. (FCW.com)
Autonomy Strengthens Position as the De Facto Standard for Global Law Firms Aug 26, 2009
Autonomy has become the de facto standard for global law firms, powering the world's largest law firms including 75 of the Global 100 law firms and 10 of 10 top US law firms. Since the completion of Autonomy's acquisition of Interwoven in March 2009, the company has seamlessly integrated IDOL into the entire iManage product suite, including: iManage WorkSite, ( ) iManage Universal Search ( ) and iManage RecordsManager. (PR Newswire)
Microsoft ruling fires up the haters Aug 25, 2009
In the case of Microsoft, the animosity is not coming from the competition but from customers, who use the companys desktop software because its the de facto standard at many agencies. But that doesnt mean they have to like it. (FCW.com)
IMF adopts irrigationplan during a flood Aug 25, 2009
In the future, gold could easily become a de facto standard, depending on the rate of depreciation of the US dollar. If the price of gold jumps beyond a benchmark, then holding of gold would be the only choice remaining for central banks. (Asia Times Online)
Autonomy iManage Delivers First Cloud-Based Archiving Solution Tailored for Law Firms Aug 25, 2009
Autonomy iManage is also the de facto standard for legal information management, counting 75 of the Global 100 law firms as customers. Autonomy is also a recognized leader in eDiscovery, and the only company to provide an end-to-end solution that addresses the entire Electronic Discovery Reference Model. (PR Newswire)
Travelling companion Aug 24, 2009
Six years later, Adil and Teohs little project is now called Malsing maps, and is currently the de facto standard for GPS maps of Malaysia and Singapore. (See story on P4). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Sony Plans New Kindle Rival, Adopts Open Format Aug 15, 2009
"Our Readers have long supported industry-standard formats such as EPUB and Adobe PDF. Now, what is quickly becoming the de facto standard for eBooks will be available in our store.". LATEST NEWS. (SmallBusinessComputing)
The Top 25 PS2 Games of All Time Aug 11, 2009
In dorm rooms and bars (to say nothing of inter-office throw-downs), it became the de facto standard for substance-fueled, clicky plastic instrument war, catalyzed by a generation of YouTubers throwing their accomplishments up onto the web for all to see. Future games may have improved on the ability to play against others and have certainly widened the track list, but Guitar Hero II was the perfect sequel at the perfect time; it capitalized on the success of the craze while adding a few new... (IGN PS2)
Google Summons Android for Smart-Phone Attack Jul 31, 2009
Then again, that doesnt seem to be Googles game here: By making an open platform available to handset makers at no cost, it aims to establish the operating system as a de facto standard for the mass of wireless users intrigued by the new generation of smart phones but who havent yet made the leap. Until now, the only Android phone in the U.S. was the G1, a handset made for T-Mobile by Taiwan-based Corp. The myTouch, which is already on sale in the U.K., Canada, Germany and Hong Kong as... (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
New tool could help computer forensics move off the disk and into memory Jul 30, 2009
The first target of the tool is Metasploit because that is the de facto standard for creating exploits against security vulnerabilities in computers. Related Articles. (FCW.com)
Will Linux Companies Profit in the Cloud? Jul 7, 2009
"We do believe there is considerable value in providing users with an open source system to build their own private clouds that match the de facto standard of Amazon's EC2 API.". Article courtesy of. (Datamation)
Knowledge Management Jul 5, 2009
Google says its Google Mini is becoming a de facto standard for Web site search in one year's time. The company is celebrating with new capacity upgrades. (IntranetJournal)
Rivals Level Guns at IE in Enterprise Browser War Jun 17, 2009
While Microsoft's Internet Explorer faces healthy competition with other browsers among consumers, in the enterprise it has long remained the de facto standard. But that could soon change as rivals -- particularly Mozilla and Google -- add features to their browsers that make them better suited for use across corporate desktops. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
IBM Adds Industry-Specific Business Intelligence Offerings Jun 4, 2009
What rank-and-file cloud and SaaS users would gain is a de facto standard that gets us out of the API-to-API development shuffle. Most Popular This Week. (TechWeb)
SRS Labs and MSI Form Strategic Partnership to Optimize All-In-One PC Multimedia Experience May 27, 2009
The worldwide availability of the new MSI PCs further reaffirms SRS' position as the global de facto standard for consumer audio solutions within a wide range of consumer electronics, including PCs ... In fact, SRS Labs is the de facto standard of HDTV audio processing with nine of the top ten name brand flat panel TVs featuring SRS technology. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hands-on: Intel brings rich UI to Moblin Linux platform May 20, 2009
The long-term goal is to turn Moblin into the nexus of mobile Linux development and make it the de facto standard Linux platform for portable devices. Intel has provided several alpha releases this year which have demonstrated the platform's broad hardware compatibility, excellent boot performance, and other technical features. (Ars Technica)
Is Twitter the new May 7, 2009
It's an de facto standard. It's lightweight and simple, yet flexible and powerful. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
AudioDev AB: Marianne Sernevi Appointed the New President and CEO of AudioDev May 4, 2009
With a large installed base of analyzers worldwide, AudioDev has achieved recognition as the de facto standard in optical media testing. Net sales in 2008 were SEK 116 million, with the largest markets being in the US, Asia and Europe. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Consumers "Vidifying" Personal Digital Worlds for a Movie Theatre Experience Apr 16, 2009
The 1920x1080p (Full) HD resolution is fast becoming the de facto standard for screen resolution across all market segments. In addition, most dynamic contrast ratios are now over 5000:1, and a 120 Hz or better refresh rate is essentially eliminating motion blur for premium TVs. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
GuestLogix Signs KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Apr 15, 2009
Through its de facto standard Mobile Virtual Store(TM) platform, the Company provides operators the tools and products to become successful on-board retailers, enhance service and drive ancillary revenue growth. With a customer base comprising seven of the top 10 global airlines the Company maintains agreements to serve nearly 30 per cent of the world airline passenger traffic through its technology platform. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Heathrow Express Signs Deal With GuestLogix; First to Offer Transfer Vouchers On-Board to New York Airline Passengers Landing in London, UK Apr 8, 2009
The GuestLogix Mobile Virtual Store(TM) platform is acknowledged as the de facto standard in on-board retailing by the airline industry ... Through its de facto standard Mobile Virtual Store(TM) platform, the Company provides operators the tools and products to become successful on-board retailers, enhance service and drive ancillary revenue growth. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Netbook Market Challenges Windows Apr 7, 2009
In fact, the software titan's Windows XP has become the de facto standard on netbooks in the past year. Netbooks are basically low-cost mini-notebook computers that are meant for light duty Internet usage and some productivity tasks. (Datamation)
Convio Unveils Nonprofit Sector's Most Comprehensive Study of Online Trends; Online Tools Continue to Drive Value in Today's Economy Mar 30, 2009
Viewed by many as the de facto standard for measuring online results for nonprofits, this year's study indicates that online engagement -- whether it is fundraising, advocacy or building a constituent database -- continues to see positive growth even in a down economy. "Results from the 2008 study indicate that online engagement continues to play a vital role for nonprofits, especially in this economy," said Gene Austin, chief executive officer of Convio. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The 50-nm DRAM battle rages on: An overview of Micron's technology Mar 25, 2009
Zirconium oxide has a higher dielectric constant and lower leakage than hafnium oxide and now represents the de facto standard for advanced DRAM devices. This change from Micron highlights the need for DRAM manufacturers to extract the maximum capacitance from the current storage-node design without having to make significant changes to the physical size and shape of the capacitors. (EETimes)
RCA Doubles Use of SRS TruSurround XT in 2009 LCD HDTVs Mar 24, 2009
The RCA 37 series, 38 series and 380 series featuring SRS TruSurround XT are immediately available, while the RCA 41 and 48 series' will be available in the spring, reaffirming SRS' position as the de facto standard for FPTV audio. Within these series collectively, 10 LCD flat panel HDTV models will be available in 2009, with screen sizes including 40-inch, 42-inch, 46-inch and 52-inch. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Translation Please: On EBIF And Unbound Apps Mar 22, 2009
Proprietary systems prefer to be proprietary at least until they get deployed widely enough to become a de facto standard. (Think it's good to be king. (Multichannel News)
Imagination Technologies Joins with Partners to Present Leading 3D Technology and Tools at Games Developers Conference 2009 Mar 21, 2009
This free session starts with art assets created by Digital Legends and goes on to give a practical, detailed introduction in this leading SDK package for mobile 3D-content development with POWERVR, the de facto standard for mobile-3D.. Tony King-Smith, VP Marketing, Imagination Technologies says: "The combination of Digital Legend's art assets and the expertise of the POWERVR Insider team equal a compelling and instructive insight into deploying 3D assets for mobile games. Our joint... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sun-IBM Merger Could Trigger More Takeovers as Silicon Valley Icons Fade Mar 19, 2009
They were the de facto standard on the Internet -- everybody went with them, said , a fund manager at Atlanta-based Synovus Securities Inc., which owns IBM shares. Now its looking like hes going to be part of what he hated. (Bloomberg -- US)
Global Vision Networks Selects International Datacasting Corporation for Hoyts Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution Network in Asia-Pacific Region Mar 10, 2009
"I am pleased to welcome Hoyts and Global Vision to our growing roster of digital cinema clients around the world. This first digital cinema project in the Asia Pacific Region for IDC is a continuation of our expansion in this market. With our established base in the US and recently announced contracts for new networks in Europe, IDC's digital cinema distribution technology is quickly gaining recognition as the global market leader and is poised to become the de facto standard for the... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
OPC Connectivity Between TruBio Software and Nova FLEX Analyzers Mar 6, 2009
OPC is the de facto standard for data exchange between process control systems and different hardware platforms. OPC-based communication between a FLEX and TruBio reduces errors or time delays of manual sampling, and provides automated reporting of results. (PR Newswire)
Time Warner Companies - Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., and Home Box Office, Inc. - Form New Media Alliance with Adobe Mar 3, 2009
For distribution, Adobe provides the Adobe Flash Platform, which is the de facto standard for delivering breakthrough applications, content, and video on the Web. Adobe Flash Player is on over 98 percent of connected computers and delivers more than 80 percent of Web video worldwide. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bruce Perens: Analyzing Microsoft's TomTom Lawsuit Mar 2, 2009
March 02, 2009 Hot topics. Free Newsletters : lect. (Datamation)
Spirent Selects Endace for High Speed Ethernet Technology Feb 23, 2009
"Our Quality of Service Probes are the de facto standard used by service providers to confirm their IP networks can meet exacting service level agreements. This partnership with Endace helps us to develop higher-speed probes that will meet the growth in network bandwidth and utilization.". While the need for Ethernet services has grown quickly, the management of these multi-vendor IP networks has become more complex. (PR Newswire)
Cell Phones and Connections Faster than Lightning Feb 20, 2009
They will create several incompatible services and hope that enough consumers get behind one to make it the de facto standard. In the meantime potential subscribers will be confused, will waste money on products that they don't understand, and, eventually some will be told that their tech choice lost the battle. (Time.com)
A rush to judgment Feb 14, 2009
Setting aside the Orwellian undertones of this assault (casting Limbaugh as a real-life Emmanuel Goldstein from "1984"), it is sobering that Rush has become the de facto standard bearer for the Republican Party. At the end of the day, he is still just an entertainer. (NJ.com -- Times)
NTT Com Support Center Certified Under Latest Standard Feb 13, 2009
It includes, for example, a new requirement for escalation under the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), an IT service management framework that functions as a de facto standard in Europe. Assessment by the HDI covers eight areas, of which NTT Com's support center received high marks in several, especially "process and procedures.". (JCN Network, Japan)
4 26 Open Source Security Apps with Commercial Support Feb 8, 2009
Sourcefire, developer behind ClamAV, also manages Snort, "the de facto standard for intrusion prevention." On the , you'll find a number of commercially supported products based on Snort, as well as training and support. Operating System: Linux, Unix, BSD, Mac OS X.. (eSecurityPlanet)
