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Bio-STEER: A Semantic Web Workflow Tool for Grid Computing in the Life Sciences 2006-12-13 01:00:24 Fujitsu

Life science research is becoming evermore computationally intensive. Hence, from a computational resource perspective, Grid computing provides a logical approach to meeting many of the computational needs of life science research. However, there are several barriers to the widespread use of Grid computing in life sciences. This paper attempts to address one particular barrier: the difficulty of using Grid computing by life scientists. Life science research often involves connecting multiple applications together to form a workflow. This process of constructing a workflow is complex. When combined with the difficulty of using Grid services, composing a meaningful workflow using Grid services can present a challenge to life scientists. The proposed solution is a Semantic Web-enabled computing environment, called Bio-STEER.

Promoting rivalry for innovation's sake 2006-08-29 13:52:16 IBM

IBM looks at the roots of innovation. In today's business world, it's considered impolite or counterproductive to have even a friendly rivalry. Yet, in the history of innovation, competition has driven everyone, from Renaissance artists to modern-day scientists, to push themselves and find better solutions to difficult problems. Learn how you can help foster and manage rivalry within your own company—while still engendering trust and effectively quelling disputes. The result? A lively, challenging environment where innovation can thrive.

FR-V Single-Chip Multicore Processor: FR1000 2006-06-02 01:00:29 Fujitsu

To realize the low power consumption and low-cost equipment needed to decode high definition broadcasts, Fujitsu has developed a single-chip multicore processor FR1000 that integrates four 8-way, Very Long Instruction Word (VLIW) FR-V processor cores. This new multicore processor is fabricated using a 90 nm, nine-metal-layer CMOS process and a 900-pin flip-chip package. The processor cores operate at 500 MHz, the memory interfaces at 250 MHz, and system bus at 166 MHz. This paper introduces the hardware and software development environment of this new processor, describes the processor's software operation environment, and cites some examples of its application.

Single-Chip, 10-Gigabit Ethernet Switch LSI 2006-06-07 01:00:26 Fujitsu

To develop flexible, highly reliable IT systems, there is an emerging need to provide compact, low-cost, and low-latency 10-Gigabit Ethernet switches to interconnect high-speed servers and large storage systems. To meet this need, Fujitsu has developed the world's first single-chip, 10-Gigabit Ethernet switch LSI. This LSI features twelve 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface ports that support layer-2 switching functions. The chip has been incorporated into 10-Gigabit Ethernet switches that are now deployed in data centers and high-performance computing applications. This paper describes the key technologies of this LSI, its functions and structure, the eXAUI circuit, and the integration of its circuits. It also includes an evaluation of the LSI's performance and a brief description of a reference board for the LSI.

High Performance Scoring With Oracle 10.2 Data Mining: Scoring-in-the-Large 2006-07-04 04:02:01 Oracle

The need for scoring-in-the-large is already here. Companies have the data but may not feel they can adequately leverage it to gain insight and knowledge through the use of data mining. This white paper shows how data mining models can be deployed efficiently and easily as part of the database environment; moreover, that scoring large volumes of data can be done in very tight time windows using relatively inexpensive hardware. IT organizations and DBAs can apply their Oracle Database skills for database management to data mining objects, including access control, backup and recovery procedures, and installation and maintenance.

Building a Multi-Terabyte Data Warehouse Using Linux and RAC 2006-07-04 04:32:12 Oracle

An emerging trend in the industry is the deployment of a "Grid" of industry standard commodity servers running the Linux operating system for applications that have traditionally been deployed on large SMP systems or proprietary MPP systems. To be successful a grid-based solution must be able to achieve the same level of performance and reliability as the system it is replacing and be able to do this at a much lower total cost of ownership. By following simple guidelines for configuring a data warehouse, one can avoid unreasonable expectations and misunderstandings about what Linux and commodity servers can do and cannot do. This paper helps guide system engineers to create reliable and high performance Linux RAC systems for data warehouse applications.

IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition: A strategic platform for enterprise search and text analytics 2007-07-01 IBM

Application and repository silos introduce a search and retrieval problem for most organizations. Learn how to implement a strategic, SOA compliant enterprise search architecture using IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition to uncover hidden intelligence and value from unstructured and structured data.

Deploying and Managing Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 2006-11-08 01:00:18 Microsoft

This paper discusses the installation, configuration, and deployment of Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 high performance clusters. The key concepts covered include cluster architecture, networking, hardware and software prerequisites, and deployment strategies, including setup options. Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 supports several different deployment scenarios. This paper discusses each supported deployment scenario and covers the basics of post-deployment compute cluster administration.

Top 10 Ways to Rapidly Deploy Applications by Virtualizing your Identity Stores 2006-11-10 14:17:30 Oracle

Directory, directory synchronization, and virtual directory technologies are essential building blocks for deployment of an identity management strategy. At a superficial level, each technology serves a similar purpose: to provide applications with identity and group membership information for resources under management. Understanding what these respective technologies do and how and when to deploy them is essential to supporting a manageable environment. This paper describes the uses of directory, directory synchronization, and virtual directory technologies in enterprise environments. Learn how you can accelerate time-to-value by leveraging these technologies.

Oracle and Java Performance Management: An Executive View 2006-04-01 Confio Software

This Confio white paper posits that database administrators need to be more concerned about Wait-Time than any other performance metric as they strive to meet stringent Service Level Agreements (SLAs). It builds a compelling case for using time-based analysis to rapidly identify the root causes of performance bottlenecks, and introduces Igniter Suite, a multi-layer performance analysis solution that combines Confio's Ignite for Oracle and Ignite for Java software, giving DBAs powerful time-based analysis at both the database and application layers. Download this informative paper to learn more about the benefits of focusing on Wait-Time to the exclusion of other, "largely meaningless event counter statistics."

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Title	Date Added	Company
Bio-STEER: A Semantic Web Workflow Tool for Grid Computing in the Life Sciences	2006-12-13 01:00:24	Fujitsu
Life science research is becoming evermore computationally intensive. Hence, from a computational resource perspective, Grid computing provides a logical approach to meeting many of the computational needs of life science research. However, there are several barriers to the widespread use of Grid computing in life sciences. This paper attempts to address one particular barrier: the difficulty of using Grid computing by life scientists. Life science research often involves connecting multiple applications together to form a workflow. This process of constructing a workflow is complex. When combined with the difficulty of using Grid services, composing a meaningful workflow using Grid services can present a challenge to life scientists. The proposed solution is a Semantic Web-enabled computing environment, called Bio-STEER.
Promoting rivalry for innovation's sake	2006-08-29 13:52:16	IBM
IBM looks at the roots of innovation. In today's business world, it's considered impolite or counterproductive to have even a friendly rivalry. Yet, in the history of innovation, competition has driven everyone, from Renaissance artists to modern-day scientists, to push themselves and find better solutions to difficult problems. Learn how you can help foster and manage rivalry within your own company—while still engendering trust and effectively quelling disputes. The result? A lively, challenging environment where innovation can thrive.
FR-V Single-Chip Multicore Processor: FR1000	2006-06-02 01:00:29	Fujitsu
To realize the low power consumption and low-cost equipment needed to decode high definition broadcasts, Fujitsu has developed a single-chip multicore processor FR1000 that integrates four 8-way, Very Long Instruction Word (VLIW) FR-V processor cores. This new multicore processor is fabricated using a 90 nm, nine-metal-layer CMOS process and a 900-pin flip-chip package. The processor cores operate at 500 MHz, the memory interfaces at 250 MHz, and system bus at 166 MHz. This paper introduces the hardware and software development environment of this new processor, describes the processor's software operation environment, and cites some examples of its application.
Single-Chip, 10-Gigabit Ethernet Switch LSI	2006-06-07 01:00:26	Fujitsu
To develop flexible, highly reliable IT systems, there is an emerging need to provide compact, low-cost, and low-latency 10-Gigabit Ethernet switches to interconnect high-speed servers and large storage systems. To meet this need, Fujitsu has developed the world's first single-chip, 10-Gigabit Ethernet switch LSI. This LSI features twelve 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface ports that support layer-2 switching functions. The chip has been incorporated into 10-Gigabit Ethernet switches that are now deployed in data centers and high-performance computing applications. This paper describes the key technologies of this LSI, its functions and structure, the eXAUI circuit, and the integration of its circuits. It also includes an evaluation of the LSI's performance and a brief description of a reference board for the LSI.
High Performance Scoring With Oracle 10.2 Data Mining: Scoring-in-the-Large	2006-07-04 04:02:01	Oracle
The need for scoring-in-the-large is already here. Companies have the data but may not feel they can adequately leverage it to gain insight and knowledge through the use of data mining. This white paper shows how data mining models can be deployed efficiently and easily as part of the database environment; moreover, that scoring large volumes of data can be done in very tight time windows using relatively inexpensive hardware. IT organizations and DBAs can apply their Oracle Database skills for database management to data mining objects, including access control, backup and recovery procedures, and installation and maintenance.
Building a Multi-Terabyte Data Warehouse Using Linux and RAC	2006-07-04 04:32:12	Oracle
An emerging trend in the industry is the deployment of a "Grid" of industry standard commodity servers running the Linux operating system for applications that have traditionally been deployed on large SMP systems or proprietary MPP systems. To be successful a grid-based solution must be able to achieve the same level of performance and reliability as the system it is replacing and be able to do this at a much lower total cost of ownership. By following simple guidelines for configuring a data warehouse, one can avoid unreasonable expectations and misunderstandings about what Linux and commodity servers can do and cannot do. This paper helps guide system engineers to create reliable and high performance Linux RAC systems for data warehouse applications.
IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition: A strategic platform for enterprise search and text analytics	2007-07-01	IBM
Application and repository silos introduce a search and retrieval problem for most organizations. Learn how to implement a strategic, SOA compliant enterprise search architecture using IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition to uncover hidden intelligence and value from unstructured and structured data.
Deploying and Managing Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003	2006-11-08 01:00:18	Microsoft
This paper discusses the installation, configuration, and deployment of Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 high performance clusters. The key concepts covered include cluster architecture, networking, hardware and software prerequisites, and deployment strategies, including setup options. Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 supports several different deployment scenarios. This paper discusses each supported deployment scenario and covers the basics of post-deployment compute cluster administration.
Top 10 Ways to Rapidly Deploy Applications by Virtualizing your Identity Stores	2006-11-10 14:17:30	Oracle
Directory, directory synchronization, and virtual directory technologies are essential building blocks for deployment of an identity management strategy. At a superficial level, each technology serves a similar purpose: to provide applications with identity and group membership information for resources under management. Understanding what these respective technologies do and how and when to deploy them is essential to supporting a manageable environment. This paper describes the uses of directory, directory synchronization, and virtual directory technologies in enterprise environments. Learn how you can accelerate time-to-value by leveraging these technologies.
Oracle and Java Performance Management: An Executive View	2006-04-01	Confio Software
This Confio white paper posits that database administrators need to be more concerned about Wait-Time than any other performance metric as they strive to meet stringent Service Level Agreements (SLAs). It builds a compelling case for using time-based analysis to rapidly identify the root causes of performance bottlenecks, and introduces Igniter Suite, a multi-layer performance analysis solution that combines Confio's Ignite for Oracle and Ignite for Java software, giving DBAs powerful time-based analysis at both the database and application layers. Download this informative paper to learn more about the benefits of focusing on Wait-Time to the exclusion of other, "largely meaningless event counter statistics."