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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — intel DEVELOPER FORUM — Dot Hill Systems Corp. , a world-class provider of entry-level and midrange storage innovations for OEMs and system integrators (SIs), today announced plans to develop future storage solutions based on the Intel(R) EP80579 Integrated Processor family, formerly known as Tolapai.
The highly integrated System on Chip (SoC) architecture, based on the same blueprint as Intel’s existing processors, will offer new levels of performance and energy efficiency versus traditional SoCs, combine multiple functions, and will be customized to target the company’s traditional computing businesses as well as several growth areas. The combination of the intel EP80579, Dot Hill’s proprietary RAID controller architecture, and patented PCI interconnect (operating at PCI Express speeds) allows Dot Hill to leapfrog the competition with its next-generation controllers in terms of host-attach performance, drive-attach versatility, end-user ease-of-use, and data management services.
One application expected to employ the new architecture is the Hermes Spacecraft (), a private space shuttle project built on the premise that anyone who wants to take a trip into space should have the means to do so. The spacecraft, which features a development version of the Dot Hill next generation RAID controller using the intel EP80579, is on display today here at intel Developer Forum.
“The intel EP80579 Integrated Processor is highly synergistic with Dot Hill’s Rapid Evolution Storage Architecture(TM),” said Dana Kammersgard, Dot Hill’s president and chief executive officer. “Our next-generation storage offerings will be able to put the cost, power and size advantages of the intel SoC design to good use, as we work to maintain the competitive advantage that we provide our customers and partners. As we move to deploy the EP80579 in future general purpose Dot Hill RAID products, our experience in developing ruggedized storage for the defense and transportation industries makes our products particularly well-suited for use in the emerging market of commercial space flight.”
About Dot Hill
Delivering innovative technology and global support, Dot Hill empowers the OEM community to bring unique storage solutions to market, quickly, easily and cost-effectively. Offering high performance and industry-leading uptime, Dot Hill’s RAID technology is the foundation for best-in-class storage solutions offering enterprise-class security, availability and data protection. The company’s products are in use today by the world’s leading service and equipment providers, common carriers, advanced technology and telecommunications companies as well as government agencies. Dot Hill solutions are certified to meet rigorous industry standards and military specifications, as well as RoHS and WEEE international environmental standards. Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., Dot Hill has offices and/or representatives in China, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information, visit us at .
Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements include statements regarding: the timing and future availability of products based on the intel EP80579 Integrated Processor, the performance or offered features of such products, any increase in revenues or financial results due to the availability of such products, and Dot Hill’s future ability to compete in terms of product offerings or otherwise. The risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include, among other things: the fact that Dot Hill may never make products based on the intel EP 8079 Integrated Processors generally available; that customers do not wish to purchase such products in the future; that the products, once released, do not perform as expected; unforeseen technological, intellectual property, personnel or engineering issues; and the additional risks set forth in the form 10-K and subsequent reports most recently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Dot Hill. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Dot Hill undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
Dot Hill Systems Corp.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ — Socialtext, the leading provider of enterprise wiki and social software solutions, today announced its collaboration with intel and SpikeSource and its participation in the Intel(R) Certified Solutions Program. The intel Certified Solutions Program, provided by SpikeSource, allows Socialtext to certify its solution for specific intel technologies. The certification provides significant business value for Socialtext, as the company continues to be an innovator and leader in the business social software space.
“Socialtext customers using our business social software platform and collaborating with Socialtext wikis can be assured that our on-demand service is secure and reliable,” said VP Business Development, Socialtext, Inc., Paul Wescott. “Certifying our product via the Intel(R) Certified Software Program and SpikeSource Solutions Factory provides us with a single source for validating and improving Socialtext’s performance and security. We now deliver our on-demand service to every one of our customers using Intel(R) multi-core technology.”
Based on a wiki foundation, Socialtext enables companies to capture and share information, locate subject matter experts, improve business processes, and form more intimate relationships amongst colleagues, customers and partners. The Socialtext platform extends beyond typical wiki functionality, adding Socialtext Dashboard which integrates information from multiple sources, Socialtext People which provides contact information and connections to business colleagues, and SocialCalc which is a multi-user wiki-based spreadsheet program.
“The Intel(R) Certified Solutions Program delivers immediate business value,” says J. Scott Harrison, director Partner Programs Organization for Intel. “Program members can quickly take advantage of advanced intel technologies and create more secure solutions without committing additional development resources, helping them improve competitive advantage in the marketplace.”
With the intel and SpikeSource partnership, Socialtext continues to significantly expand their market opportunities by offering higher quality and more secure software products, reduced deployment costs, reduced support costs and increased customer trust and confidence to assure the customers that a solution has met rigorous standards for quality, security and performance.
About Socialtext
As the first wiki company, Socialtext leads the industry in applying next generation Web 2.0 technologies to the critical challenges facing businesses. Web 2.0 holds the promise of dramatically increasing business productivity, stimulating greater innovation, and creating tighter connections between employees, and with partners, suppliers and customers. With the most flexible deployment options in the industry including appliances, hosted services, software and open source — Socialtext wiki centric social software solutions are designed for any organization that wants to accelerate team communications, better enable knowledge sharing, foster collaboration, and build online communities. Today, over 4,000 organizations use Socialtext, including BASF, CondeNet, Epitaph Records, Humana, IKEA, Intel, MicroStrategy, MWW Group, Nokia, Ogilvy PR, SAP, Symantec, USA Today, Washington Post, among others. More information on Socialtext can be found at .
Socialtext

SAN FRANCISCO, August 20 /PRNewswire/ —

intel Developer Forum, CMD Booth # 832 — California Micro Devices
(Nasdaq: CAMD) announced that it is developing display controllers based upon
the Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI(TM)) alliance standard for high
speed serial display interfaces. These display controllers will be used in
next generation Intel-based Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) and are being
showcased in the MID Ecosystem Community at the intel Developer Forum in
San Francisco, California, from August 19 through 21, 2008.

CMD plans to provide innovative serial interface display controllers that
enable the design of low cost MIPI(TM) based display modules featuring a
reduced number of interface signals, lower power consumption and reduced
electromagnetic interference (EMI) when compared to legacy display
interfaces. California Micro Devices’ collaboration with intel reflects the
company’s focus on working with industry leaders to develop leading-edge
technology and deliver innovative products.

“California Micro Devices is pleased to be working with intel on
innovative technology solutions that provide people with an improved mobile
internet device experience,” commented Kyle Baker, CMD’s vice president of
marketing. “Active participation in events such as the intel Developer Forum
allows us to showcase our capabilities and interact with the broader
ecosystem of solution providers and customers.”
“MIDs represent an emerging and exciting growth market segment that
enables people to enjoy the best mobile Internet device experience,” said
Pankaj Kedia, director of Global Ecosystem Programs for intel Corporation’s
Ultra Mobility Group. “Intel’s innovation in low power technologies, combined
with CMD’s experience and capabilities in serial interface display controller
design, should enable device makers to bring MIDs in sleeker and smaller form
factors.”
About California Micro Devices

California Micro Devices Corporation is a leading supplier of application
specific analog and mixed signal semiconductor products for the mobile
handset, digital consumer electronics and personal computer markets. Key
products include protection devices for mobile handsets, digital consumer
electronics products such as digital TVs and personal computers as well as
analog and mixed signal ICs for mobile handset displays. Detailed corporate
and product information may be accessed at http://www.cmd.com.

All statements contained in this press release that are not historical
facts are forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe
harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
They are not guarantees of future performance or events. Rather, they are
based on current expectations, estimates, beliefs, assumptions, and goals and
objectives and are subject to uncertainties that are difficult to predict. As
a result, our actual results may differ materially from the statements made.
Often such statements can be identified by their use of words such as will,
intends, expects, plans, believes, anticipates, and estimates.
Forward-looking statements made in this release include that CMD will be
successful in developing display controllers based upon the Mobile Industry
Processor Interface (MIPI(TM)) alliance standard for high speed serial
display interfaces; that such controllers will be used in next generation
Intel-based Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs); that such controllers will enable
the design of low cost MIPI based display modules featuring a reduced number
of interface signals, lower power consumption and reduced electromagnetic
interference (EMI) when compared to legacy display interfaces; and that these
controllers and modules will enable device makers to bring MIDs in sleeker
and smaller form factors. These forward-looking statements are based upon our
assumptions about and assessment of the future, which may or may not prove
true, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not
limited to whether CMD encounters technical difficulties in designing,
developing or having a third party manufacture such a controller; whether the
actual controller will have the designed features and will enable smaller
MIDs; whether manufacturers will choose to release Intel-based MIDs; and
whether such controllers and modules will be of interest to manufacturers of
MIDs as well as the risk factors detailed in the company’s Form 8K, 10K, and
10Q filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Due to these and
other risks, future events and the company’s future actual results could
differ materially from those discussed above. These forward-looking
statements speak only as to the date of this release, and, except as required
by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly release updates or revisions
to these statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or
otherwise.

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California Micro Devices

MILPITAS, Calif., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — LSI Corporation today announced that it will demonstrate the power-saving benefits of utilizing hardware-based XML accelerators in conjunction with multi-core processors at the intel Developer Forum, August 19-21 at the Moscone Center West in San Francisco, Calif. XML is the dominant transactional data format used in enterprise applications, SOA and Web Services. The use of XML acceleration points the way to significant reductions in data center power consumption, which is forecasted to double in the next five years.
“A recent report* shows that one watt of extra power consumption can result in almost three watts of additional cooling and power supply overhead, so every watt we save has a multiplying effect,” said Randy Smerik, senior vice president, Network Components Group, LSI. “LSI XML solutions reduce power consumption and increase performance, yet are easy to design in.”
Tests conducted by LSI show that processing a gigabyte of XML data on a general-purpose processor can increase quiescent power consumption by as much as 90 watts. When the same XML data is processed using an LSI(TM) Tarari(R) XML Content Processor, the average incremental power consumption is less than 20 watts. Hardware-based XML processing also dramatically improves application latency. Using a Watts Up Pro(TM) power meter, LSI will demonstrate the power-saving benefits of the LSI Tarari XML Content Processor when coupled with a Quad-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor based platform.
LSI Tarari content processors increase network performance, reduce cost and lower power consumption by offloading security, quality of service, content-based billing, bandwidth management and XML processing functions from standard multi-core processors. Tarari solutions are scalable, feature a common application programming interface and can be supplied on standard PCIe 8-lane boards.
LSI Corporation is an affiliate member of the intel Embedded and Communications Alliance, a community of embedded and communications developers and solution providers. For more information, please visit .
* U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “Report to Congress on Server and
Data Center Energy Efficiency - Public Law 109-431,” (August 2, 2007).

About LSI

LSI Corporation is a leading provider of innovative silicon, systems and software technologies that enable products which seamlessly bring people, information and digital content together. The company offers a broad portfolio of capabilities and services including custom and standard product ICs, adapters, systems and software that are trusted by the world’s best known brands to power leading solutions in the Storage and Networking markets. More information is available at .
Editor’s Notes:
1. All LSI news releases (financial, acquisitions, manufacturing, products, technology, etc.) are issued exclusively by PR Newswire and are immediately thereafter posted on the company’s external website, .
2. LSI, Tarari, and the LSI logo design are trademarks or registered trademarks of LSI Corporation or its subsidiaries.
3. intel and the intel logo are trademarks of intel Corporation in the United States and other countries
4. All other brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
LSI Corporation

NEEDHAM, Mass., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ — HiWired Inc., a leader in remote technical support and computer repair, announces a 20% senior citizen discount beginning on September 7th and extending through October 31, 2008, in honor of Grandparent’s Day.
More seniors today than even two years ago surf the Web and use email to stay in touch with family and friends and to share digital photography. However, while many seniors are computer savvy, many are novices, and may not have the resources or skills for complicated computer set up, repairs and troubleshooting.
HiWired’s team of technical experts are available 24/7, 365 days a year to provide online computer repair and technical support. In addition, they are ready to help seniors enjoy the full benefits of their computers and digital cameras by providing instructional guidance on usage and features. HiWired services are done remotely and therefore do not require seniors to open their homes to a computer technician whom they may not know for on site computer repair, or to disconnect and transport their PC to their local computer service repair shop.
With most services costing $40-$179, HiWired is an affordable and convenient means to ensure one’s computer is running efficiently, data is protected and backed up, and the highest level of security is established for peace of mind.
Seniors can conduct a free computer health evaluation through HiWired’s “PC Check & Connect” — a performance and vulnerability assessment that diagnoses overall PC health, and includes constant updates about security and performance, and spyware and anti virus protection.
From September 7th through October 31, 2008, seniors age 55 can receive a 20% savings on all HiWired’s services (reference smartcode: grandparent08.) To order HiWired services call 888-MY-HIWIRED or contact online at .
About HiWired, Inc. Founded in 2004 by IBM services veterans Singu Srinivas and Michael Wexler, HiWired provides technology support services to retail, ISP, and other partners across North America. The company also provides technology support services directly to consumers and small businesses via . Through its remote technology management services HiWired makes it simple for customers to utilize, enjoy and integrate their technology. HiWired offers incident-based and ongoing remote technical support for customers struggling with technology tasks ranging from setup of new computers and digital devices to problem solving with more complicated technology and networking configurations. For more information visit .
CONTACTS:
Lauren Curley Susana Soltero
CM Communications for HiWired CM Communications for HiWired
781 383 6406 617-536-3400

HiWired Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ — Interop(R), the leading business technology event, produced by TechWeb, today announced a keynote speaker for its Energy Camp unconference at Interop New York 2008. IBM’s Gennaro (Jerry) Cuomo will launch this one-day, all-day program. The positive response from attendees at Interop Las Vegas 2008 led to bringing Energy Camp to the 2008 New York event. Energy Camp at Interop takes place at the Javits Convention Center in New York, September 16, 2008.
Cuomo is an ibm Fellow, VP and CTO for the WebSphere brand of products. He is one of the founding fathers of WebSphere and has spent 20 years at ibm in between the ibm Research and Software Groups. As a breakthrough innovator of solutions in the areas of high performance transactional systems, middleware appliances, enterprise application virtualization and web 2.0 technologies, Cuomo will kick-off Energy Camp — a collaborative “unconference” dedicated to the reduction of IT’s global carbon footprint. Audiences are invited to join this forum where industry stakeholders will gather together to discuss the growing impact of today’s energy costs on IT’s bottom line, and the overarching importance of energy conservation and utilizing greener IT solutions and methods.
“With information technology representing such a large and growing chunk of any company’s budget, energy efficiency across the entire IT infrastructure isn’t just an imperative for a sustainable Earth, it’s an imperative for every company’s bottom line,” said David Berlind, Interop’s Executive Conference Director and TechWeb blogger. “We’re excited that ibm is participating in Energy Camp at Interop and look forward to a robust discussion with them about what IT companies can do to positively impact profits.”
Following IBM’s keynote address, the program will be led by James Governor. Governor is co-founder and principal analyst of RedMonk and author of the Greenmonk.net blog, a community dedicated to the use of open source and social software to improve the environment and encourage good behaviors. Sample discussions at the previous Energy Camp included ‘Best Practices For Equating “Green IT” to Cost Savings,’ ‘Are Companies Ready to Consider Some ‘Crazy’ Ideas to Improve Data Center Energy Efficiency?,’ ‘Best Practices for Recycling and Refurbing Electronics,’ and more. For more information visit: . To publish your thoughts and join in the discussion visit: .
About Interop(R)
Interop(R) drives the adoption of technology, providing knowledge and insight to help IT and corporate decision-makers achieve business success. Part of TechWeb’s family of global brands, Interop is the leading business technology event series. Through in-depth educational programs, workshops, real-world demonstrations and live technology implementations in its unique InteropNet and InteropLabs programs, Interop provides the forum for the most powerful innovations and solutions the industry has to offer. As the meeting place for the global business technology community, upcoming Interop events include Interop Sao Paulo, August 12-14, 2008, Transamerica Expo Center, and Interop New York, September 15-19, 2008 Javits Convention Center, New York City. For more information visit: .
About TechWeb (formerly CMP)
TechWeb, the global leader in business technology media, is an innovative business focused on serving the needs of technology decision-makers and marketers worldwide. TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed media brands in the business technology market. Today, more than 13.3* million business technology professionals actively engage in our communities created around our global face-to-face events Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat and VoiceCon; online resources such as the TechWeb Network, Light Reading, Intelligent Enterprise, InformationWeek.com, bMighty.com, and The Financial Technology Network; and the market leading, award-winning InformationWeek, TechNet Magazine, MSDN Magazine, Wall Street & Technology magazines. TechWeb also provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation performance marketing, integrated media, research, and analyst services. TechWeb is a division of United Business Media, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.
*13.3 million business decision-makers: based on # of monthly connections
TechWeb

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Synopsys, Inc. , a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, today announced that Synopsys’ DesignWare(R) IP for PCI Express(R) with PCI-SIG(R) I/O Virtualization (IOV) technology has completed testing at Intel’s labs and will be used as the gold standard to demonstrate single root IOV (SR-IOV) running on the latest intel hardware platforms at next week’s intel Developer Forum (IDF).
The silicon-proven DesignWare digital controller and PHY IP for PCI Express with PCI-SIG IOV technology has been thoroughly tested using Intel’s SR-IOV hardware platforms and Independent Hardware Vendor (IHV) test software, demonstrating that the IP is interoperable and functions in accordance to the PCI-SIG IOV specification. Proven interoperability of the DesignWare IP for PCI Express allows designers to lower the risk of integrating PCI-SIG IOV technology into their system-on-chips (SoCs) and helps speed adoption of the standard.
“Demonstrating interoperability between the DesignWare IP for PCI Express with Intel’s hardware platform is an example of how Synopsys continues to actively promote and support the latest industry standards,” said John Koeter, Vice President of Marketing for IP and Services at Synopsys. “As a leader in PCI Express IP, we provide proven, interoperable and high quality IP for SR- IOV, which helps designers quickly deliver differentiated blades, servers and storage systems to the market.”
“SR-IOV is a key technology that is being driven for enterprise computing customers to lower costs and increase performance of virtualized systems,” said Jim Pappas, Director of Initiative Marketing for intel Corporation. “By working closely with leading technology companies such as Synopsys, intel is contributing to an ecosystem that consists of the latest tools, IP and platforms that support the PCI-SIG IOV technology.”
The Synopsys hardware used in the labs at IDF consists of DesignWare digital controllers and PHY IP for PCI Express, which fully support the PCI- SIG SR-IOV 1.0 specification. The DesignWare IP solution for PCI Express with IOV technology supports multiple Physical Functions (PF) and Virtual Functions (VF) such as Alternative Routing ID Interpretation (ARI), Function Level Reset (FLR), and Address Translation Services (ATS), providing designers with the ability to select the optimal feature set required for their target design. Synopsys will also be demonstrating the digital controllers and PHY IP in the PCI Express Technology Community Booth #726.
Availability
The comprehensive DesignWare IP for PCI Express solution with support for PCI-SIG SR-IOV is available now. For more information, please visit:
About DesignWare IP
Synopsys offers a broad portfolio of high-quality, silicon-proven digital, mixed-signal and verification IP for system-on-chip designs. As a leading provider of connectivity IP, Synopsys delivers the industry’s most comprehensive solutions for widely used protocols such as USB, PCI Express, SATA, Ethernet and DDR. In addition to connectivity IP, Synopsys offers SystemC transaction level models to build virtual platforms for rapid, pre- silicon development of software. When combined with a robust IP development methodology, extensive investment in quality and comprehensive technical support, DesignWare IP enables designers to accelerate time-to-market and reduce integration risk. For more information on DesignWare IP, visit
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. is a world leader in electronic design automation (EDA), supplying the global electronics market with the software, intellectual property (IP) and services used in semiconductor design and manufacturing. Synopsys’ comprehensive, integrated portfolio of implementation, verification, IP, manufacturing and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) solutions helps address the key challenges designers and manufacturers face today, such as power and yield management, system-to- silicon verification and time-to-results. These technology-leading solutions help give Synopsys customers a competitive edge in bringing the best products to market quickly while reducing costs and schedule risk. Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has more than 60 offices located throughout North America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India. Visit Synopsys online at .
Synopsys and DesignWare are registered trademarks of Synopsys, Inc. Any other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of their respective owners.
Editorial Contacts:

Sheryl Gulizia
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-8635

Lisa Gillette-Martin
MCA, Inc.
650-968-8900 x115

Synopsys, Inc.

AMSTERDAM and PORTLAND, Oregon, August 14 /PRNewswire/ —

- This is a Joint Press Release of Maastricht University, NCF, NWO
Physical Sciences and SARA

At the 24th Annual Congress of the game Go, held in Portland, Oregon from
August 2-10, the brand-new Dutch supercomputer Huygens defeated a human Go
professional in an official match with a 9-stones handicap. It is the first
victory of a computer playing Go against a human being. The application ‘MoGo
Titan’, developed by INRIA France and Maastricht University, runs on the
national supercomputer which is located at SARA in Amsterdam.

After the victory of IBM’s Deep Blue against Garry Kasparov, the game of
Go has replaced chess as test bed for AI research. Although there has been
quite some research in the Go domain for 40 years, the progress in Computer
Go has been slow. The best programs played on a (weak) amateur level. All
kinds of AI techniques, which were able to produce good results in either
games or other application domains, failed to make an impact. Since 2006,
when a new algorithm called Monte-Carlo Tree Search was proposed, the level
of Go programs has improved drastically.

Blitz games

On August 5, before the “real game”, three blitz games where played with
various handicaps. Kim MyungWan was stronger than the computer at these blitz
games. So people were expecting the professional to win the non-blitz game.
This made the victory of the computer even more spectacular.

System

Huygens, an IBM Power 575 Hydro-Cluster system, is the new Dutch national
supercomputer. The system has a peak speed of 60 trillion calculations per
second (Teraflop/s), 3328 Power6 processor cores at 4.7 GHz, a total memory
capacity of more than 15 TB, and almost 1000 TB disk capacity. The complete
system has been in production since August 1 of this year. With the dedicated
help of the SARA staff, the Go application could run on the new system within
a very short time.

Financers

The research in this project has been financed through the GoForGo
project by the Physical Sciences council of the Netherlands Organisation for
Scientific Research (NWO), while the CPU hours of Huygens were granted by the
Netherlands National Computing Facilities Foundation (NCF).

More information:
http://www.sara.nl/news/press/20080813/Go_computer_victory_eng.html

Maastricht University, NCF, NWO Physical Sciences and SARA

BEIJING, Aug. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ — CCID Consulting, China’s leading research, consulting and IT outsourcing service provider, and the first Chinese consulting firm listed in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 8235.HK), recently released an analysis on intel 45nm products.
Intel launched seven kinds of 45nm desktop processors in Jan. 2008 and Core 2 Extreme high-end processors at the end of 2007. At the beginning of 2008, intel has basically deployed 45 nm products.
However, China’s market in 2008 is not smooth. The effects of two natural disasters and turmoil in the international economy are beginning to reflect in the IT market. Especially in computer component channel market, market size has evidently shrinked, that compared with 2007Q2, CPU market in 2008Q2 is down 9.3%. Q2 is DIY market’s traditional slack season, and affected by earthquake, DIY market is down 6.4% over 2008Q1.
Intel’s advanced technology attracts more attention. The overall performance has been smooth in recent two years, with intel Core continue to do well and 45nm technology keeping ahead among competitors. Compared with 65 nm products, 45nm products have considerable progress in technology and specification, particularly their qualitative leap in superfrequency potential. Technical essential innovation brings warm wind to the market, especially in DIY market. On many professional IT websites, intel E8200 has entered top three lists in past few months.
45nm products gradually acquire approval. Intel’s 45nm quad-core Q9000 series processors face high-end market; its symbolic meaning is more important than practical significance. The E8000 and E7000 series are more economical to ordinary users. Consumers prefer purchasing the products with higher performance. Because of 45nm procedure’s cost advantage, 45nm procedure’s new processors have more competitiveness in middle-and low-ends market.
In MPU industry, intel is undoubtedly the pacemaker. Intel’s strong tendency not only presents in technology, but also in the market. With its biggest competitor, AMD not releasing any 45nm product, intel has absolute advantage. On the premise of stable price, intel could occupy most of the market through launching relevant products. However, Intel’s biggest challenge comes from its capacity. Latest news shows that Intel’s Fab28 in Israel has completed and will be put into production in September, which is the third chip factory with 45nm technology. With capacity’s enlargement and product lines’ abundance, CCID Consulting forecasts that the share of 45 nm products will account for 50% of retail market by the end of 2008. intel is the largest winner in this field.
About CCID Consulting
CCID Consulting Co., Ltd. (hereinafter known as CCID Consulting), the first Chinese consulting firm listed in the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange (GEM) of Hong Kong (stock code: 8235.HK), is directly affiliated with China Center for Information Industry Development (hereinafter known as CCID Group). Headquartered in Beijing, CCID Consulting has so far set up branch offices in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan and Chengdu, with over 300 professional consultants after many years of development. The company’s business scope has covered over 200 large and medium-sized cities in China.
Based on major areas of competitiveness: industrial resources, information technology and data channels, CCID Consulting provides customers with public policy establishment, industry competitiveness upgrading, development strategy and planning, marketing strategy and research, HR management, IT programming and management. CCID Consulting’s customers range from industrial users in electronics, telecommunications, energy, finance, automobile, to government departments at all levels and diversified industrial parks. CCID Consulting commits itself to becoming the No. 1 advisor for enterprise management, the No. 1 consultancy for government decisions and the No. 1 brand for informatization consulting.
For more information, please contact:

Cynthia Liu
Coordinating Manager
CCID Consulting Co., Ltd.
Tel: 86-10-8855-9080
Email:
CCID Consulting Co., Ltd.

DALLAS, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ — For parents stocking up on back-to-school gear, Texas Instruments latest graphing calculator for beginning algebra through college-level math courses is one purchase that won’t go out of style. The TI-Nspire(TM) graphing calculator is a major advancement in learning technology, adding computer-like features and enhancements which are shown to deepen student’s understanding of math.
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The TI-Nspire graphing calculator includes a large screen, mouse-like controls and spreadsheet capabilities similar to a laptop. These features are intuitive for today’s tech-savvy students and help them visualize and interact with the math in real-time to gain a deeper understanding. Unlike laptops, TI-Nspire graphing calculators are allowed on SAT*, ACT and AP* tests helping students apply the math they learn in the classroom to achieve higher scores on these important college entrance exams.
Research(1) shows that students will do better in math when they use a graphing calculator — especially when they have one to use at home as well as in class. Much lighter and smaller than a laptop, the TI-Nspire graphing calculator is extremely portable for use in classrooms, at home or virtually anywhere busy students have time to study. Built-in document capabilities allow work to be saved and stored so that students can easily access their work at home or at school. Free test prep software from The Princeton Review and 25 minutes of free online homework help from Tutor.com are available with the purchase of a TI-Nspire graphing calculator, giving students additional help for assignments and college entrance tests.
“The TI-Nspire graphing calculator has proven its value in my classes,” said Eric Butterbaugh, algebra and geometry teacher at Bread & Roses Integrated Arts High School in Harlem, New York. “What used to take days to teach, now takes moments because students can explore and test math relationships on their own. My students now have a deeper understanding of what I teach in the classroom and can apply it in different ways later.”
TI-Nspire Graphing Calculator Benefits & Features
– Interactive computer features. Large, high-resolution screen, interactive graphing capabilities and computer features like drop down menus and a built-in cursor help students interact with math concepts and explore problem solving strategies in real-time.
– Save and review work. Thanks to the TI-Nspire document capabilities and built-in 20MB of storage, students can create, save and edit their work in electronic documents similar to the word processing and file storage of a computer. Teachers can track individual student’s progress by seeing step-by-step problem-solving techniques.
– Permitted on tests. Allowed on the SAT*, ACT, AP* tests and many state math exams, plus with the purchase of the TI-Nspire graphing calculator, students can download free SAT*/ACT test prep questions from The Princeton Review.
– Compatibility with TI-84 Plus and TI-83 Plus graphing calculators. Includes two interchangeable keypads that allow students to use the TI-Nspire graphing calculator features or use a keypad that mimics the TI-84 Plus and TI-83 Plus graphing calculators, the leading graphing calculators used in U.S. schools.
– computer software. The TI-Nspire computer software uses the same user interface and capabilities of the TI-Nspire graphing calculator, giving students the flexibility to create and transfer work between their handheld device and their home computer or laptop.
– Free homework resources. 25 minutes of free online math tutoring is available from Tutor.com with the purchase of the TI-Nspire graphing calculator.
“It’s more critical than ever for students to succeed in math. In fact, statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor show that by the time today’s high school students graduate from college, more than 6 million jobs will require math, science or engineering skills — 24 percent more than just a few years ago,” said Melendy Lovett, president, Texas Instruments Education Technology. “TI strives to empower students with the tools to deepen their understanding of math concepts. We are excited to offer the TI-Nspire graphing calculator to better equip students to succeed in high school and be well-prepared for college and beyond.”
Retail Availability and Pricing
The TI-Nspire graphing calculator is available at most major retailers or online for around $150. For more information about the TI-Nspire graphing calculator and retail availability, please visit .
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About Texas Instruments
Education Technology, a business of Texas Instruments, provides a wide range of advanced tools connecting the classroom experience with real-world applications and enabling students and teachers to explore math and science interactively. Designed with leading educators and researchers, Texas Instruments educational technology and services are tested against recognized third-party research on effective instruction and improved student learning. Such research shows that use of graphing calculators and wireless classroom networks in the classroom helps teachers implement instructional strategies that lead to student collaboration, higher student interest, engagement and achievement in math. For more than 20 years, TI has worked closely with educators and administrators to develop student-focused curricular and supplemental classroom materials, and it supports the world’s largest professional development organization for the appropriate use of educational technology. More information is available at .
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