• SMB Study Says Give Up that Old PC
  June 29, 2009
   
  According to a new Techaisle study, small- and medium-sized businesses that hang onto their PCs longer than 3 years in hopes of saving money during the downturn are actually setting themselves up for significant increases in maintenance and repair costs, as well as more security breaches and system failures. For a quick overview check out the fact sheet or white paper, or better see the media briefing with Intel Business Client Group VP Rob Crooke, ASUSTeK and Gigabyte.
• Science and Math Rocks on Tonight Show
  June 26, 2009
   
  Intel Science and Math rock stars hit the mainstream last night on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Finalists from the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, held last month in Reno, described their complex projects to Conan who reacted with confusion, boredom and pretend understanding. Conan also incited an argument among finalists and then encouraged a group hug...among several other elements of this Intel sponsored segment.
• New Intel Compilers, Libraries and Cluster Toolkits Available
  June 24, 2009
   
  Intel is now shipping Intel® Compiler Professional Editions 11.1 for Linux, Windows and Mac OS X. New features include elements of the recently released Intel® Parallel Studio, product support for Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) and updates for integration with Microsoft Visual Studio*, Eclipse*, and Xcode*. The update also incorporates enhancements to the Intel Fortran and C++ compilers, Intel® Math Kernel Library and Intel® Integrated Performance Primitives. The Intel® Cluster Toolkits include an updated Intel® MPI library. Learn more here.
• Congrats to Intel®-Leibniz-Challenge Winners
  June 24, 2009
   
  More than 500 schoolchildren, teachers and politicians are celebrating the winners of Intel®-Leibniz-Challenge 2009, announced at Leibniz University Hanover after four months of working on real-life computing-related exercises developed by engineers of Intel in Braunschweig. The winners include four members of the team 'no_name' were honoured by the President of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs, receiving an internship at Intel in Braunschweig, grant for Leibniz University Hanover and hardware from Hewlett-Packard. As part of the German Intel Education program, the Intel-Leibniz-Challenge aims to fascinate teenagers about natural sciences and engineering professions. More than 2,200 schoolchildren had registered for this year's edition.
• Intel, Destructoid - Friday Night PC Gaming Fights
  June 23, 2009
   
  The true gamer's recipe to recession management: GAME ON! Intel has partnered up with Destructoid, home to the most rabid gaming community on the Web, to create Friday Night Fights. Over $80K in prizes and stunning new custom systems from cool game PC makers like Maingear, Cyberpower, Velocity and Falcon Northwest. See the Intel Core i7 at its best.
• Intel Inside Nearly 80% of World's Fastest Supercomputers
  June 23, 2009
   
  Intel is continuing to expand the limits of supercomputing. According to the 33rd edition of the TOP500 supercomputers list, Intel processors are now inside 399 of the world's top 500 systems, including two in the top ten. Intel-based super computing platforms are playing a pivotal role in a number of research areas, from improving the safety of space exploration to forecasting global climate conditions. The high performance computing (HPC) community is especially enthusiastic about Intel® Xeon® 5500 processor series (formerly code-named Nehalem), which are already driving the research and analytical capabilities of 33 systems on the list despite only being launched four months ago. You can find the complete list at the TOP500 Web site and for more detail, view the press release.
• Laptop Security in 45 Minutes
  June 22, 2009
   
  At 9 a.m. PDT, June 23, Intel will host three web chats on trends and technologies in laptop security. Ponemon Institute founder Dr. Larry Ponemon will share insights from his study on the costs of data breaches. At 9:15, Intel architect Mike Schulien will provide strategies employing Intel Anti-Theft Technology, which can turn missing laptops into unsalable plastic bricks. At 9:30, Absolute software product manager Geoff Glave will talk about the integration of Absolute's Computrace device tracking solution with Intel AT to simultaneously lock and locate missing laptops. Click here to register.
• Russians Adopting WiMAX in Record Numbers
  June 18, 2009
   
  In just a few months since announcing commercial availability of WiMAX in Russia, Yota is touting over 76,000 new subscribers of the service, bringing affordable, super-fast mobile broadband Internet access to the citizen of Moscow and St. Petersburg. Launched in April, there are currently 1,300 new subscribers added daily to the most advanced wireless 4G technology, in a country where 3G networks aren't even available. Intel-based, WiMAX embedded notebooks are currently available in Russia from Acer, ASUS, Lenovo, MSI and Samsung. Over time, Yota expects to deploy WiMAX networks and services in over 40 Russian cities.
• WiMAX Brings Affordable Internet Access to the Philippines
  June 18, 2009
   
  WiMAX scored another big win in the Asia-Pacific region as local carrier Globe Telecom announces commercial availability of WiMAX in the Philippines. Launched the day before celebrating its Independence Day, the commercial rollout of WiMAX in the Philippines signals greater freedom to connect, as Internet access becomes possible in areas where a broadband infrastructure was once believed to be difficult to deploy. For Filipinos keen on accessing the Internet, the availability of WiMAX now makes it possible and more affordable.
• Intel 'Rockstars' Showcase Future R&D Projects
  June 18, 2009
   
  Intel CTO Justin Rattner and Intel Labs will host the annual Research at Intel Day event at the Computer History Museum where nearly 40 futuristic projects and concepts will be on display in areas such as eco-technology, 3D internet graphics, mobility and enterprise IT. Visit this site today to experience it live online and follow the blog discussions.
• Innovation at Intel e-Newsletter: Mobility
  June 18, 2009
   
  Mobile devices and the technology inside them keep us connected wherever we go. Take a look inside the Intel Innovation e-newsletter for the latest mobile innovations that enable us to stay connected longer and better than ever before.
• Pirai is World's First 1:1 Computing City
  June 17, 2009
   
  Pirai, Brazil has become the first city in the world to adopt 1:1 computing across its school system. The city recently announced the purchase of Intel-powered classmate PCs for students in all of its 21 public schools. The project will include city-wide network connectivity offered through the Digital Pirai Project. Intel will collaborate with local manufacturers and developers to customize the Intel-powered classmate PCs for the schools. This announcement follows several successful Intel-powered classmate PC milestones, including the deployment of half a million units in Portugal, as part of the government's Magellan Initiative. Learn more about Intel-powered classmate PCs.
• Intel Core Processor Brand Takes Center Stage
  June 17, 2009
   
  Intel is moving to make its brand structure easier to understand with a big focus on the Core family of processors as the centerpiece. Two new 'modifiers' to the Core brand family were announced today: Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i3. These new modifiers, in addition to the previously announced Core i7, relate to features within the Core family, and will start appearing later this year.
• Survey: 9 out of 10 Annoyed by Mobile Behavior
  June 17, 2009
   
  Mobile devices are getting smaller and smaller and with prices at a more affordable level it seems everyone has a laptop, a netbook, or a smart phone. With more people mobile computing, you're likely noticing more mobile manners mistakes being made as well. An Intel survey conducted by Harris Interactive found that 90% of U.S. adults are frustrated by others' etiquette or lack thereof when using mobile devices. Take a quiz here to see where how you fare in terms of mobile etiquette.
• Intel® IT Director Relieves Small Business Headaches
  June 16, 2009
   
  Intel released an update to Intel® IT Director, a software solution that enables small businesses to easily monitor PCs on the network and access Intel technology. Without an on-site IT administrator to anticipate and fix common issues, many of the 65 million small businesses worldwide pay costly fees to reactively troubleshoot and correct problems. To help small businesses limit these expenses, the intuitive Intel IT Director dashboard ensures appropriate security software is installed and alerts users of impending issues. Intel IT Director also activates Intel® vPro™ technology in Intel vPro-capable computers for increased security and manageability. Intel IT Director can be downloaded here or acquired through a reseller or system integrator.
• Intel's Latest PC Chip Dazzles Reviewers
  June 11, 2009
   
  Just a week out of the chute, the new Core i7-975 Extreme processor is impressing tech industry reviewers and media, offering more performance than its predecessor at the same price. Anandtech calls the Core i7-975 "the absolute fastest processor you can buy" and Firing Squad adds, "Intel's marvelous execution continues. You're basically getting a free performance upgrade." Check out more on the Intel Core i7-975 Extreme processor.
• 'Whiz Kids' Wow in Documentary in San Francisco
  June 11, 2009
   
  At a time when US students math and science scores have fallen to 24th in the world and President Obama has called for more young people in science and engineering, a film called Whiz Kids shows three youths who live the science life. The film focuses dramatically on their paths vying for a spot in the Intel Science Talent Search. The stars of the show and its director, a former Science Talent Search finalist, will be on site at the benefit premiere in San Francisco on Tuesday, June 16. Journalists should email Intel's Gail Dundas at gail.dundas@intel.com to attend.
• WiMAX in Amsterdam
  June 10, 2009
   
  The WiMAX Global Forum landed in Amsterdam this past week where Intel and Russia WiMAX carrier, Yota, demonstrated the world's first Intel 3.5GHz embedded silicon.
• UQ WiMAX to Cover Entire Country of Japan
  June 8, 2009
   
  Starting July 1, UQ WiMAX will be the first deployment aiming to reach an entire country with WiMAX service. UQ Communications estimates the next-generation mobile Internet broadband will be available to over 90 percent of the Japanese population by the end of 2012. With WiMAX, users can enjoy rich, interactive content outdoors and on the go. Intel is providing embedded WiMAX laptops based on Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology to enable mobile WiMAX broadband Internet access with OEMs including Toshiba, Panasonic and Onkyo. In addition, Intel Capital invested $43 million in UQ Communications to help continue the nationwide expansion of WiMAX service.
• Mealworms are Intel Winners?
  June 4, 2009
   
  More than 110,000 votes came in for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair People's Choice Awards winners. First place is I-Ching "Frog" Tseng from Taiwan for her research project that looked at how mealworms might be a solution to the serious environmental pollution caused by styrofoam. Second place goes to Peter Massey and Shanauk Bakshi from Manhasset, NY for their project on Alzheimer's disease and a chemical agent that could potentially reverse memory loss. Third place winner is Anartya Mandal from Boston, MA for his research project that looked at how a spice found in Indian cuisine might be an answer to killing cancer cells.
• Intel-based Mobile Device Momentum at Computex
  June 4, 2009
   
  As more people and devices connect to the Internet, Intel executive, Anand Chandrasekher, discussed how the company is addressing this growing market opportunity by delivering leading-edge, high-performance technologies with lower power envelopes, smaller packages and reduced costs. Chandrasekher showcased a range of Intel Atom processor-based designs, including Compal's "KAX 15" MID. He demonstrated up to 50x (yes, 50 times) platform idle power reduction on Intel's "Moorestown" platform, and displayed first form factors from Aava Mobile, CCI, EB, Inventec and Quanta. Also highlighted, "Medfield", a single chip, 32nm SoC design for smart phones scheduled for 2011. See the fact sheet for more information.
• Intel's Rob Crooke: The Beige Box Moves to Four "Big Niches"
  June 3, 2009
   
  High-end gaming systems and all-in-ones and Nettops are examples of accelerated innovation in today's desktop market. Today at Computex, Rob Crooke, vice president and general manager of Intel Corporation's Business Client Group, described how new advancements in Intel's processors provide a foundation for greater industry innovation and new growth opportunities. Oh, and he also launched the two new Intel® Core™ i7 processors. For more information, visit the Computex press kit.
• Moblin Momentum Reaches New Heights at Computex
  June 3, 2009
   
  Building on last month's Moblin version 2 beta launch, multiple OSVs, ISVs and OEMs used the backdrop of Computex to announce their support for Moblin, an open source Linux operating system project that enables rich Internet experiences on Intel® Atom™ processor-based netbooks and other mobile systems. Also at Computex, Intel's Doug Fisher was joined by industry executives at the Intel hosted Moblin Executive Summit to discuss the growing momentum of the effort. See the fact sheet for more information.
• Thin is in: Intel Laptop Chips Redefine Market; Add Battery Life
  June 1, 2009
   
  At Computex today, Intel introduced new ultra-low voltage (ULV) processors to help usher in mainstream "ultra-thin" laptops. ULV processors enable slim, sleek laptop designs less than an inch think that weigh from 2 to 5 pounds, and do so at mass-market, mainstream price points. Providing a unique balance of performance and power consumption, consumers can expect to get up to eight hours of battery life on the go, delivering the type of experience they expect from Intel-based laptops. For more information, photos and up to the minute updates from Computex, visit the Intel press room.
• Vote: Help Smart High Schoolers Win Prizes
  May 28, 2009
   
  More than 1500 high school students competed with cutting-edge science projects at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair earlier this month, and 19 were named best of category. You can vote for your favorite of these and help students win a Netbook and other prizes through a People's Choice contest being held online at Intel's social community for people who care about education.
• Intel® Parallel Studio Ships For Multi-core Software
  May 26, 2009
   
  Today, Intel began shipping Intel Parallel Studio, a suite of development tools for C/C++ developers using Microsoft® Visual Studio. The product suite, which includes Intel Parallel Composer, Intel Parallel Inspector, and Intel Parallel Amplifier, enables Windows developers to create, debug and optimize applications for multi-core processors. Additionally, Intel Parallel Advisor Lite, a new plug-in for Intel Parallel Studio that helps developers determine where parallelism is most beneficial to existing source code, is available today at WhatIf.Intel.com. Learn more about Intel Parallel Studio.
• Local TV Wonders What a Typical Social Media Day Is
  May 22, 2009
   
  Check out what a local news affiliate KATU-TV from Portland has to say about Intel's social media efforts, which began as a grassroots effort nearly five years ago, and has become increasingly important every day since. Intel has also "codified" our social media guidelines and started up a "Digital IQ" curriculum for employees and partners to share best practices and guidelines worldwide.
• Intel and Stanford, a Silicon Valley Tradition
  May 19, 2009
   
  What do Intel executives Craig Barrett, Pat Gelsinger and Paolo Gargini have in common? They – and hundreds of Intel employees – are Stanford University alumni. The Stanford engineering school Web site posted an article today that honors the long relationship between the university and Intel. Did you know Intel senior VP Pat Gelsinger used information from his day job designing the 486 processor to defeat then-professor -- and Stanford's current president -- John Hennessey in a CISC vs. RISC debate? See highlights in Ken Kaplan's blog or read the original article, photos, and interviews.
• Vroom! VW In-Vehicle Computer Prototype Powered By Intel
  May 19, 2009
   
  Volkswagen has developed an in-vehicle, fully-connected computer prototype based on Intel processors. Intel architecture's vast software compatibility enables VW to quickly design and deliver the latest in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) technology - such as 3-D navigation and gesture-based controls. Intel processors are low-power and small, making them ideal for IVI. An in-vehicle demo of the prototype will be on display at the Volkswagen Fuel Cell Event in Sacramento, Calif. Check out videos of VW and Intel executives as well as the demo car. Learn more about Intel's IVI computing initiatives.
• Intel Outlines Future Intel® Atom™ Processor Chip For Netbooks, Nettops
  May 19, 2009
   
  Intel announced the first new details around it's next generation Intel Atom processor-based platform for netbooks and nettops today, while also reiterating that Moblin version 2 beta is available for download at moblin.org. The next Intel Atom processor-based platform, due out later this year and code-named Pine Trail, will feature a 3-to-2 chip partition for better performance and lower average power, plus increased graphics performance and a smaller overall footprint. View a video demonstrating the Moblin v2 beta user experience.
• Intel Joins Wireless Gigabit Alliance
  May 6, 2009
   
  Today, more than 15 technology companies including Intel announced the Wireless Gigabit (WiGig) Alliance, an organization formed to establish a unified specification for 60 Gigahertz (GHz) wireless technologies. The increasing use of digital multimedia content has created an ever-increasing demand for faster wireless connectivity and a single technology that can support instantaneous file transfers, wireless display and docking, as well as streaming HD media on devices. The WiGig Alliance is developing a 60 GHz wireless technology to provide the optimal way to connect consumer electronics, handheld devices and personal computers.
• Grove Video, 50th Anniversary of the Integrated Circuit
  May 6, 2009
   
  In honor of the 50th anniversary of the integrated circuit, the National Inventors Hall of Fame inducted its 2009 class "who pioneered advances related to or enabled by the integrated circuit." Andy Grove spoke at the event, posing the question on whether the next 50 years will be as productive as the last 50 years. Andy's speech, and intro by Ted Hof, is available here.
• The Deployment of Intel Teach in the World's 4th Largest Country
  May 6, 2009
   
  20,000 teachers in the world's 4th most populous nation - Indonesia - will soon be trained on how to bring technology into the classroom and equip kids with 21st century digital skills, thanks to a joint initiative between Intel and UNESCO. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education and USAID, the two already have trained 13,000 Indonesian teachers under the Intel Teach program. Building on success, the program will now be scaled to 20 more schools.
• 'Sponsors of Tomorrow' Brand Campaign Touts Intel Innovation
  May 6, 2009
   
  Sandboxes, rock stars and clean rooms mean something entirely different at Intel, and the world will learn how in one of the biggest branding campaigns ever for the leading silicon innovator and computer chipmaker. Launching Monday in the U.S., U.K. and Germany, with dozens more countries to follow, "Sponsors of Tomorrow" represents the first time Intel is spotlighting the promotion of the corporate brand and not a processor product. The ambitious campaign conveys the message that gigantic advances of the digital age have been made possible by silicon – the key ingredient in microprocessors – and the vast majority of this silicon has come from Intel. View videos and print ads here.
• Want a Server Cash Machine? Use This Savings Estimator
  May 4, 2009
   
  Intel's new Xeon 5500 series processors can deliver a payback as little as eight months when you replace an older, single-core Xeon server. To prove this, Intel is offering a tool that helps IT departments assess the value of replacing their aging x86 hardware with new Intel servers. The Intel® Xeon® processor-based Server Refresh Savings Estimator lets you enter data about your existing server environment and evaluate whether replacing older server technology with the latest generation of Xeon-based servers is worth the investment. This blog posting has more details on this valuable IT resource.
• Intel Chip Performance Nets Retail Award
  May 1, 2009
   
  At RetailVision Spring 2009 in Boca Raton, Fla., Everything Channel honored Intel for "continuing the PC revolution with smaller chips with massive performance." Everything Channel VP Larry Hooper awarded Intel the Best-Seller statue for PC Processors for its 2.4-GHz Core 2 Processor, joining other great companies who also won awards. The winners were chosen using a NPD market analysis that aggregates product sales from 100 retailers and e-tailers, respresenting roughly 20,000 storefronts.
• Chill Out Customers' Power Demands with Intel® Data Center Manager
  April 30, 2009
   
  Today, Intel announced the general availability of Intel® Data Center Manager, a software development kit that helps monitor and manage data center power consumption. This tool offers custom flexibility and real-time control to empower IT administrators to increase rack density, appropriately manage power and cooling infrastructure, and ultimately conserve energy and reduce costs. Designed for servers based on the recently released Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 series, Data Center Manager utilizes Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager to optimize performance for power efficiency. Visit the Intel Data Center Manager site for more information.
• Corporate PC Costs - Penny Wise?
  April 28, 2009
   
  Companies hoping to shave costs by putting off the purchase of new PCs may actually spend more, according to a study commissioned by Intel and conducted by Wipro Product Strategy and Services. For a quick overview, there's also a fact sheet. According to the study, businesses can cut operational costs up to 52 percent with new PCs over four-year-old systems. Maintenance and acquisition costs are lowest at three years, making that the most cost-efficient time to buy. In fact, by buying then, companies can recoup their investment in in as little as 10 months if the PCs include Intel vPro technology. Possibly as important as cost, hanging onto to those old PCs could make the company vulnerable to up to 53 percent more security incidents in year four than year one.
• Cluster Connection for High Performance Computing
  April 23, 2009
   
  Intel launched Cluster Connection, an online community that enables IT professionals and engineers to share knowledge and obtain information about High Performance Computing (HPC) solutions. Cluster Connection combines user-generated content and resources from around the Web to provide relevant and timely information about HPC clusters while fostering dialog between users and industry experts. Cluster Connection is part of the Intel® Cluster Ready program which is dedicated to easing the adoption of HPC as a competitive differentiator for business. For more information on Cluster Connection, or to register for the online community at no cost, visit the Cluster Connection Website.
• Intel "Free Cooling" Earns IDG's InfoWorld Green 15 Award
  April 22, 2009
   
  Intel's was selected for the InfoWorld Green 15 award today for identifying cost savings and pushing the limits of free cooling in the data-center. InfoWorld annually recognizes 15 organizations who demonstrate that green IT projects can be a win-win proposition. Intel previously published a case study on its Data Center Air Economizer.
• Intel Gets Nod from Environmental Defense Fund for Employee Accountability
  April 22, 2009
   
  The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) released its annual "Innovations Review" which featured Intel for its efforts to link employee compensation with sustainability goals. EDF recognizes companies that employ creative efforts to increase efficiency in operations, reduce waste and pollution. Read the EDF press release.
• TreeHugger Dubs Intel "Best Effort by a Large Corporation"
  April 22, 2009
   
  TreeHugger recognized Intel's commitment to renewable energy by naming it the "Best Effort by a Large Corporation" in the Business and Politics category of the inaugural Best of Green Awards. Intel's renewable energy credits make up 46% of its US electricity usage and make the company the single largest purchaser of green power in the US. The winners were selected by TreeHugger correspondents around the world.
• WiMAX Global Footprint Expands. Next Up, Russia.
  April 22, 2009
   
  Today in Moscow, Intel joined Yota to help introduce mobile WiMAX 4G embedded notebooks from Acer, ASUS, Lenovo, MSI, Samsung and Toshiba as two of Russia's largest cities - Moscow and St. Petersburg - now have WiMAX wireless broadband Internet access. The two Russian cities now have the leading, most advanced technology where 3G networks aren't even available, leap-frogging a technology generation with the ability to leverage 4G services. Yota is expecting to deploy WiMAX network and services in over 40 Russian cities. Recently, Yota and HTC also introduced the world's first hand held tri-mode WiMAX-enabled Smartphone, loaded with applications and embedded voice and data services and targeted for use over the impressive Yota 4G WiMAX network. Delivering affordable, super-fast mobile broadband to its citizens is just one more proof point that WiMAX continues to accelerate broadband capabilities in both emerging and mature countries around the world.
• Study: Consumers Find Internet TV Valuable
  April 16, 2009
   
  Broadband has revolutionized media consumption in the home. Recent research conducted by The Diffusion Group (TDG) found that 76 percent of consumers would value having an Internet-connected TV experience. "TV Widgets," made possible through a new software framework called Widget Channel, are small Internet icons that scroll across the bottom of the TV screen. They can be viewed simultaneously while watching TV and personalized to the viewer's needs. View this fact sheet for more information.
• Intel High-fives Schools with Cool Math, Science Programs
  April 15, 2009
   
  Schools with innovative, replicable math and science programs that get great educational results are in the running to win $1 million in grants and awards from the Intel Foundation and sponsoring companies. The 18 Intel Schools of Distinction finalists offer students at their schools either challenging and engaging math programs or rich science curriculums, both of which encourage real-life problem-solving. Learn more here.
• Intel Employee Volunteers Add $4 Million to Non-Profits
  April 14, 2009
   
  To celebrate Intel's 40th anniversary in 2008, employees volunteered 1.3 million hours at schools and non-profits, and earned around 1,400 non-profits and non-governmental agencies cash grants totaling $4 million. "Intel employees get to give twice - through their volunteer efforts following their passion and through the matching grants from the Intel Foundation," said Shelly Esque, vice president. View Shelly's blog post here.
• Intel Named to World's Most Ethical Companies List
  April 13, 2009
   
  Today, the Ethisphere Institute recognized companies that demonstrate leadership in ethical business practices in its third-annual "World's Most Ethical Companies" List. Over 10,000 companies were evaluated for this distinction, and Intel was one of 99 global companies recognized for its ethical business standards, corporate citizenship and also for introducing innovative ideas which benefit the public. You can view the release here. Click here for the full list of winners.
• Intel's Barrett Announces Vietnamese Engineering Scholars
  April 9, 2009
   
  Dr. Craig Barrett, Chairman of Intel Corp., today announced details of 28 Vietnamese engineering students who have been awarded scholarships under the $2.24m Intel Vietnam Study Abroad Program. The students will study at Portland State University during the academic years 2009-11. The program supports Vietnam's objective of fostering national competitiveness through investments in talent development.
• Intel, Vietnam Plan Nation-Wide Education PC Program
  April 8, 2009
   
  Intel Vietnam and the Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training will implement a nation-wide program to put affordable PCs in the hands of one million Vietnamese teachers. The program, to be implemented in 2009-10, underscores Vietnam's intention to harness technology-enabled education as a foundation for the future growth. Read more here.
• Intel's Many-Core Future to Include Ct Technology
  April 8, 2009
   
  At IDF Beijing, senior VP Pat Gelsinger announced that Intel Ct Technology will be developed into a new parallel programming product that will be released in beta later this year. The new product will deliver data parallel capabilities through standard C++ templates and will enable the extensive C++ developer community to build applications that scale across hundreds of processor cores. The product will complement other parallel programming tools including Intel Threading Building Blocks and the soon to be released Intel Parallel Studio. Get more information.
• Sub 25-Watt Xeon to Enter Embedded Market in 2010
  April 8, 2009
   
  At IDF Beijing, Pat Gelsinger disclosed that Intel's embedded business division will be offering Nehalem EP-based Intel® Xeon® processors - codenamed Jasper Forest - in early 2010 with 7-year long lifecycle support. The processors are designed specifically for embedded, communications and storage applications, such as ultra-dense blades, NAS and SAN, to deliver optimal performance per watt and high integration of I/O and memory for reduced real estate. Jasper Forest will be offered in single-, dual- or quad-core designs; ranging from 23- to 85- watts. Learn more here.
• Programming Legend Mike Abrash Speaks Larrabee
  April 7, 2009
   
  Michael Abrash is a programmer at Rad Game Tools and the author of numerous books and articles on graphics programming and performance optimization. His recent articles in DrDobb's Journal tells the story of how Larrabee came to be – with a simple request to an Intel Engineer at the Games Developer Conference. Find out how Larrabee grew into the project it is today and how its programmer friendly architecture will change graphics.
• On the Way to Smart and Clean Energy
  April 3, 2009
   
  Intel became a Charter Member this week of the Consortium on Digital Energy to develop a joint vision for the smart grid representing views from the energy and IT industries. Read the press release.
• Silicon Valley Developers to Get Early Access to WiMAX
  April 2, 2009
   
  What will be the killer app for the 4G mobile Internet? Developers in the Silicon Valley will now have the opportunity to try and answer that question with early access to WiMAX service this summer as part of the "WiMAX Innovation Network." During a keynote by Clearwire's Ben Wolff at CTIA, he disclosed that the network will initially cover more than 20 square miles in Silicon Valley, the heart of the high-tech industry. The network will also bring 4G wireless service to campuses of some of the world's leading technology innovators including early participants Google Inc. and Intel. Cisco Systems, Inc. will provide core Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) infrastructure equipment. The network access will give developers a head start on the commercial service scheduled to launch in the Bay Area in 2010.
• Linux Foundation Hosts Moblin Project
  April 2, 2009
   
  Today, the Linux Foundation (LF) announced it will host the Moblin project, an optimized open source software stack and technology framework that delivers a visually rich Internet and media experience on Intel® Atom™ processor-based devices. As a non-profit dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux, the LF will take Moblin to the next level by increasing the project’s visibility and attracting a broader developer community. Intel will continue to contribute key technologies and work with the developer community to advance the Moblin project for mobile Internet devices, netbooks, nettops, in-vehicle infotainment and other embedded devices. For more information on Moblin, visit moblin.org.
• Intel SSD Wins EDN Innovation Award
  April 1, 2009
   
  The Intel® X25-E Extreme SATA SSD has garnered another major industry award, the EDN Innovation Award, winning in the memory category. Honoring outstanding engineering products, the EDN Innovation Award carries special meaning because the winners are chosen by editors as well as a jury of their peers through reader voting.
• Samsung Launches First Handheld WiMAX Device
  April 1, 2009
   
  At CTIA today in Las Vegas, Samsung announced the Samsung Mondi*, the first handheld WiMAX device in the U.S. Operating on Clearwire's Clear WiMAX mobile service and dubbed the "Broadband Mobile Entertainer," the Mondi has a 4.3" touchscreen, integrated GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, as well as instant access to rich media and social networking websites. UQ Communications in Japan and Scartel LLC., in Russia are other examples of other Mondi operators preparing for commercial deployments of nationwide service using Samsung's mobile broadband WiMAX solution. Stay tuned for more exciting WiMAX-related news from CTIA in the coming days.

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