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- The obstacles facing exascale computing's full potential
Exascale computing won't achieve its full potential until basic power consumption obstacles are eliminated, Intel fellow Shekhar Borkar said at an industry event. He predicts the technology will be in place by 2020. The top challenge is developing an exascale system that needs no more than 20 megawatts of power. "Clearly this is very promising technology. But as you start solving the problem of energy efficiency, leakage power dominates," Borkar said. EE Times Europe
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- Microsoft seeks to foster tech innovation with Bing Fund
Microsoft has launched an incubator and angel-investment program designed to offer funding and guidance to startups, particularly those involved in developing mobile and Web technologies. The Bing Fund, which will partner with a handful of companies on a rotating basis, will offer participants access to Bing's APIs as well as technologies developed by Microsoft Research. TechCrunch
(7/12)
- Survey: ERP projects take more time than expected
Enterprise-resource-planning projects often take longer than expected, according to a survey from Panorama Consulting. The survey revealed that 61% of respondents said projects went over schedule, with 28% completed on time and 11% finished earlier than predicted. Technical issues were a factor cited by 14% of those polled, and 4% attributed overruns to vendor issues. CIO Asia
(7/13)
- SAP's Q2 revenue beats analyst expectations
Business-software-maker SAP beat industry analysts' predictions on profits in the second quarter, posting a 19% increase to hit $1.3 billion. Industry watchers attributed the growth to cloud-computing demand. "Very sound set of figures, given the macroeconomic uncertainties and the poor results of some competitors," DZ Bank's Oliver Finger said. Reuters
(7/12), The Wall Street Journal
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- CompTIA event focuses on helping VARs build cloud services
This year's CompTIA Breakaway conference will focus on helping partners and resellers build cloud services, which the organization believes is a key aspect given the increasing use of cloud technology. "Without a strong client relationship, VARs and MSPs may find themselves left out of key cloud technology business decisions," writes Kelly Ricker, senior vice president of events and education at CompTIA. The VAR Guy
(7/12)
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- IT hiring remains a challenge for enterprises, job seekers
The IT employment picture is still dicey for hiring managers, as finding experienced professionals can be tough for niche technology needs and companies in out-of-the-way locations. But recent graduates increasingly are expected to have built applications or contributed to open-source projects as ways of getting noticed before entering the job market. "It's the most competitive we've seen it and in some ways it is even more competitive than the dot-com days," said Michael Beckley of Appian. Computerworld
(7/12)
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- Pentagon unveils a cloud effort
The Defense Department has released a four-step cloud strategy that seeks to streamline network operations by consolidating data centers and adopting virtualization solutions. Chief Information Officer Teri Takai says the Pentagon will phase out dedicated infrastructures and move to a departmentwide enterprise cloud environment, which will be managed by the Defense Information Systems Agency. FederalNewsRadio.com
(7/12), GovInfoSecurity.com
(7/11)
- U.S. provides funding for exascale research to AMD, Whamcloud
Advanced Micro Devices and Whamcloud have received grants from the U.S. Department of Energy to work on issues related to the development of exascale computing. Under the department's FastForward funding program, AMD will address exascale processor and memory research, while Whamcloud will look at data storage and I/O issues. The Register (U.K.)
(7/11)
- Why collaboration is key in the fight against cyberthreats
The U.S. government needs to work with external organizations, researchers and nonpublic entities to battle cybersecurity threats, a report from the Cyber Conflict Studies Association, Atlantic Council and Intelligent Decisions says. "This collaboration must be focused on developing resilience in the face of a continuously evolving threat that has demonstrated that it will penetrate defenses," the report states. Federal Computer Week
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CompTIA & TLPAC join forces to create new Southern California TechVoice Chapter
We're forming a new Southern California chapter of TechVoice in conjunction with locally based TLPAC. The Southern California TechVoice Chapter will focus on creating and channeling a powerful grassroots voice for the IT industry. Its first event will be hosted by Powerwave Technologies on July 23 and feature David Kappos, undersecretary of commerce and director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Kappos will discuss intellectual property policy and the need for increased focus on STEM education for kids at all levels. Register.
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Meet the demand for mobility
The mobility market is being driven forward thanks to the availability of devices such as smartphones and tablets. In addition, the workforce is changing drastically, further highlighting a demand for mobile solutions. Employees who are traveling heavily or frequently bringing work home require mobile solutions. CompTIA provides resources for solution providers to understand the market and the different opportunities available in the mobile space. Find out more.
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Veteran uses IT certification to accelerate career
Derek LeMay wanted to leverage his five years as a Marine Corps IT system administrator into a civilian career. In late 2011, LeMay enrolled in New Horizons Learning Centers of Orlando's accelerated IT certification track through CompTIA's Troops to Tech Careers program. The training and the certifications ultimately helped LeMay land jobs with not one, but two veteran-friendly employers. Hear his story.
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CompTIA IT SmartStat: July 13, 2012
 34% of organizations that do not currently have a videoconferencing system believe it is important for them to have a videoconferencing system. CompTIA IT SmartStat
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