EMC Corp.’s VMware software business plans to raise as much as $1.1 billion today in what may be the largest technology offering since Google Inc. in 2004, signaling demand remains robust for computer-related companies. Last Continue reading “VMware, Biggest Tech IPO Since Google”.
Intel Corp and STMicroelectronics won permission from the European Commission on Monday to spin off and combine their flash memory units, backed by private equity firm Francisco Partners. Under the terms of the transaction, STMicro, Continue reading “Intel and STMicro memory JV approved”.
AMD schedules to launch two 2-way Opteron (Barcelona) server processors on September 10 this year, according to sources at server makers. The Opteron 2348 and 2350 will have core frequencies of 1.9GHz and 2.0GHz and Continue reading “AMD to launch two Barcelona-based processors in September”.
Not to be outdone in the “green” category, Google says that the white background on its home page doesn’t use more energy than a black background would. The research he has found suggests that LCDs, Continue reading “Google says white-background does’t waste more energy than a black one”.
ProMOS Technologies is said to have sped up the transition to 70nm at its second 12-inch fab (Fab 3) a month ahead of schedule, a move that some industry players interpret as an attempt to Continue reading “ProMOS to speed up transition to 70nm”.
To accommodate requirements in mass storage and fast transfer speeds in intranet applications of SMBs (small and medium business), Asustek Computer recently launched its P5M2-E/4L quad-LAN motherboard designed for servers. The P5M2-E/4L, with a built Continue reading “Asustek launches quad-LAN server motherboard”.
AMD today announced that leading x86 operating system and virtual infrastructure (VI) vendors are embracing support for AMD’s native Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor, code-named “Barcelona.” Microsoft, Novell, Red Hat, Sun Microsystems and VMware are optimizing Continue reading “AMD Says Industry Ready For First x86 Native Quad-Core Solution”.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. today announced its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Continue reading “Advanced Micro Devices to Offer $1.5 Billion of Convertible Senior Notes”.
Apple rolled out a revamp of its iMac desktops, revised its iLife applications and added a new spreadsheet program to its iWork productivity suite. The announcements come amid the back-to-school buying season, an important annual Continue reading “Apple unveils new iMacs – $1200 Now Gets You A 20″ Desktop”.
At LinuxWorld San Francisco this week, AMD announced the availability of AMD Validated Server platforms certified for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server from Novell, further confirming AMD’s commitment to the channel by offering solution providers the Continue reading “AMD Validated Server Platforms Now Certified for SUSE Linux”.
Sources at channel vendors have reported that first-tier motherboard maker Asustek Computer is facing an overstock of 965 chipset-based motherboards. Other first-tier makers such as Gigabyte Technology and Micro-Star International (MSI) recently dropped prices for Continue reading “Asustek reported to have an overstock of 965 motherboards”.
OCZ Technology today unveiled a revolutionary new tool for end-users to enhanced and stabilize their memory modules when upgrading to a new motherboard. OCZs patent-pending SPD-Z Technology is the worlds first means for DIY users Continue reading “OCZ Announces SPD-Z – a tool that allows you to reflash the memory SPD”.
Intel is currently developing two new technologies which will be introduced along with the upcoming high-end X38 chipset, according to sources at motherboard makers. Both technologies target the enthusiast market. The two new technologies are Continue reading “Intel to push two new technologies with X38 chipset”.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced it is releasing an all-in-one Mobility Kit that includes a microSD card with dual adapters and a USB card reader to give mobile consumers handy storage access when using Continue reading “Kingston Releases an all-in-one Mobility Kit”.
For the last 14 months, high-tech insiders have been eating up the work of an anonymous blogger who assumed the persona of Steven P. Jobs, Apples chief executive and one of the worlds most famous Continue reading “The Fake Steve Jobs Blogger Comes Clean – Daniel Lyons”.