Cisco takes Letterman-style approach to push UCS savings
Cisco Systems took to the Web in a David Letterman-type format to explain to a live audience why its new Unified Computing System is the winning solution for the enterprise.
London data center to power local community
The Telehouse West facility in the Docklands area will export waste heat from its cooling systems to provide energy for surrounding homes and businesses.
Sony: Touch-screen Walkman X is not a mini-computer
The touchscreen Walkman X is Sony's latest attempt to close the gap with Apple in digital media players. In many ways it's the best Walkman in years.
Data center wars: HP preps its server sortie
HP on Monday will reportedly launch a new server system designed for corporate data centers.
US PC market shows resilience amid continuing decline
Shipments worldwide were down for the first quarter of 2009, but not as much as initially feared.
Sun Microsystems debuts new x64 servers
Company lifts curtain on new line of x64 servers and workstations, aiming to integrate networking technologies, advanced thermal management and open software.
Seagate's revenue to beat analyst outlook
Seagate Technology looks set to post US$2.1 billion in its fiscal third quarter, better than Wall Street projections. Company says it has also raised US$430 million to pay all or some of its debt.
Report: Carriers 'pass' on forthcoming Dell handset
An industry analyst says Dell's handset will be sold by retailers, since many carriers have shown little interest in the features to be included in the upcoming hinted-about phone.
Wearable bot said to make the weak stronger
The Hybrid Assistive Limb out of Japan promises to "expand and improve physical capability" up to tenfold, and could assist in rehabilitation and heavy labor.
Researchers build 'flying' micro-robot
The robot, which weighs about three-hundredths of an ounce, is manipulated by magnetic fields and has the potential for use in clean rooms or hazardous environments.
Nintendo's portable console adds services
The Japanese giant has made its DSi gaming console into an all-purpose gizmo that can act as a guide, map, or reference book.
To cool data centers, let the breeze flow in
The Green Grid releases a Web-based tool to evaluate how much outdoor air can be used during colder months to naturally cool energy-dense data centers.
Asia to warm up to Cisco's data center plan?
news analysis Cisco Systems' Unified Computing has impact on enterprise server market, but it will take time for networking giant to convince users, observers say.
Intel adds two new Atoms for netbooks
The chipmaker extends the Atom range, popular in netbooks, and demonstrates the upcoming Moorestown platform using the chip at IDF in Beijing.
Apple puts Nehalem chip in its servers
Apple's Xserve servers have been updated with Intel's latest quad-core Xeon processors, making it the latest in a series of hardware makers use the chip.
Is flash a bright spot in recession?
Fall in consumer demand is affecting its growth, but surge in smartphones and solid-state drives bodes well for flash from 2011 in Asia, say observers.
Soon TVs and PCs may work like the Wii
Real-world devices with gesture-reading abilities are set to debut next year.
Scientists use virus to help build battery
Researchers have used a genetically-modified virus to assemble materials for an energy-efficient battery, which they say could be used in hybrid cars.
IBM plugs sensors in for shipping, power grid
Making industry cleaner is, to an extent, a data problem. Two IBM projects rely on data-gathering sensors to make shipping and electricity distribution more efficient.
Robo-scientist makes gene discovery--on its own
Scientists designed "Adam" to carry out scientific research automatically, without the need for further human intervention.
Google uncloaks once-secret server
Unusually, the search giant designs its own servers. For the first time, Google unveils one publicly, showing a surprise built-in battery.
Toshiba buying out Panasonic's share of joint LCD venture
Toshiba already held 60 percent, and will pay to take on Panasonic's 40 percent in order to more quickly restructure the company's liquid crystal display business.
Intel promises faster, greener, cheaper computing with Xeon 5500
Intel introduced the Xeon 5500 microprocessor Monday, calling it a revolutionary product that serves as a 'future-proof' platform with 'intelligence built in', with more speed and power efficiency.
HP: Asia's workstations market 'may still grow'
While region's revenue is likely to be flat in 2009, markets such as China could do well, says HP exec. Company hopes its new Z series may also be a boost.
Dell: Global PC demand 'steady'
Week over week, sales are less volatile than previously, founder and CEO Michael Dell tells an audience in China.
Hay fever robots warn Japanese public about pollen
Japan rolls out 500 robots that detect levels of pollen in the air so allergy sufferers can gauge the threat when headed outside.
New Dell enterprise offering heavy on services
Dell pushes out a host of new enterprise products in an attempt to win over IT departments with integrated services and hardware.
Sensor swarm converges on energy use in buildings
Inspired by how bees operate in a hive, Regen Energy has developed a mesh network of controllers to try to make commercial buildings more energy efficient.
APAC Q4 server results dulls full-year growth
After 25 quarters of growth, Asia-Pacific server shipments dip 4.6 percent in fourth quarter of 2008, pulling down year's overall numbers, says IDC.
Analysts: Acer-Gateway move puzzling
Taiwanese PC maker's decision to use Gateway--mostly known for consumer PCs--as a business brand in Europe "doesn't make sense", say analysts based in Asia.
EMC launches higher-capacity enterprise flash
The company believes demand for higher-capacity flash drives is growing, and has rolled out 200GB and 400GB versions for its three main storage lines.
'Smart' move can help Asian firms ride slump
Investing in a "dynamic infrastructure", part of Big Blue's "smarter planet" vision, can help region's data centers prepare for growth in the future, says IBM exec.
Psystar adds new Mac OS desktop
Apple's least favorite clone maker has a new desktop out that comes with Mac OS X preinstalled for US$599.
Via design targets first-time netbook makers
The Surfboard C855 netbook reference design is built around an ageing Via processor, but the company says it easily supports high-definition video playback.
Auto battery maker Ener1 eyes grid storage
Lithium ion battery company seeks to expand its auto business with government loan and grant programs while testing power grid energy storage with utilities.
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