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New IBM SyNAPSE chip could open era of vast neural networks

New chip with brain-inspired non-von Neumann computer architecture has one million neurons and 256 million synapses.

IT budgets set to increase according to a third (37%) of financial services organisations

Survey of UK & Ireland financial services sector reveals companies are set to spend as cost-cutting moves down the agenda and customers become priority.

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Reflexis, a leader in integrated real-time execution and workforce management solutions, has selected SoftLayer, an IBM company, to help customers in the retail industry make the transition to cloud computing. Reflexis is looking to transform the retail industry by providing customers with its own platform-as-a-service (PaaS) based on SoftLayer's infrastructure, to help them implement mobile and Web applications.

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Qsan Technology, Inc. has been picked by cloud hosting expert 1st Easy as favourite to provide the hardware for its cloud computing platforms. 1st Easy, which provides VMware cloud hosting services, chose the Qsan P600Q-D424 arrays in place of its legacy systems because of the solution’s high resilience and excellent cost effectiveness. There are currently three Qsan arrays in situ, providing dual cloud platforms across two commercially independent data centres, providing technical and...

South Korea’s improving economic conditions boost ICT expenditure

Due to the improving economy and enhanced financial prospects in South Korea, enterprises embrace ICT as a major tool for business improvement.

Worldwide IT market showing tentative signs of improvement

According to the newly published International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Black Book (Doc #250222), recent volatility will gradually give way to a more positive outlook for IT spending in the second half of 2014. With the U.S. and other mature economies mostly heading in the right direction and a significant commercial PC refresh cycle already underway, improvements in business confidence are set to drive a moderate infrastructure upgrade cycle over the next 12-18 months, while...

Rackspace launches DevOps Automation Service

New service provides companies with expertise to build, manage and maintain DevOps-oriented systems.

Girls’ Day School Trust invest in the future of education with Timico

Timico has signed a new contract with the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) to deliver a managed...

Node4 keeps DB Systel UK on the right track

Managed, Colocated Data Centre Services for Europe’s biggest rail transport provider.

Equinix extends digital edge

Global interconnection platform accelerates business transformation in the digital age.

Branson advice sparks growth for Manchester firm

One of Manchester’s leading entrepreneurs is splitting his £100m turnover cloud and...

BT Radianz Services now available in Verne Global’s Icelandic data centre

Providing access to the global financial community with a range of low cost, carbon neutral...

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