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IHSE USA to Showcase KVM Solutions at the 2024 NAB Show New York
IHSE USA today announced it will showcase its KVM extender and switch solutions, perfect for esports capabilities, and designed to deliver flexibility, connectivity, and high performance in Booth 943 at the 2024 NAB Show New York, taking place Oct. 9-10 at the Javits Center in New York City. Solutions include the kvm-tec Scalable Pro Line for 10G/multiview applications, IHSE's Draco line of KVM matrix switch systems, as well as the company's KVM solutions for command and control and video wall applications. IHSE USA Image"Esports technology involves collecting and processing big amounts of data and displaying it in a realistic environment without loss of video or delay in mouse movements," said Dan Holland, marketing manager at IHSE USA. "Latency and packet loss are the biggest concerns when it comes to ensuring fair competition, so it is vital that integrators involved in setting up broadcast events for esports provide stable and low-latency environments no matter if the computer systems are connected remotely or directly to offline computers at the venue. IHSE offers a full range of KVM extenders and switch products supporting these higher frame rates, which will be showcased at this year's NAB Show New York." kvm-tec Series Extenders for KVMoIP With 4K and Multiviewer Capabilities On display will be kvm-tec's Scalable Pro Line, supporting networked 4K multiviewer capabilities over a 10G network switch. Unique features include the ability to control and manage up to 16 computer sources on a single display via a single keyboard and mouse. By simply moving the mouse inside the gridded cell and clicking, the operator has full control of the source. In addition, up to four scalable receivers can be network-bonded to allow up to 64 sources across the four displays. Draco vario Ultra HDMI Now Supports up to 240Hz Refresh Rates for Gaming Applications The Draco ultra DP, a DisplayPort KVM extender, supports high frame rates up to 1080p240. The device constitutes a new generation of digital KVM signal extension using the innovative Lightweight Image (Lici) codec, developed in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits. This revolutionary coding technology ensures brilliant image quality at the highest video resolutions with outstanding color accuracy (deep color-ready). The extender solution supports resolutions in 32:9 at 144 hertz or 16:9 at 240Hz up to 5km. KVM for Command and Control and Video Wall Applications At the booth, visitors will see a variety of KVM solutions for control room applications. One of the benefits of an IHSE KVM system is that it brings together multiple disciplines, sectors, or actors to centralize monitoring, control, and distribution of critical information in a secure, fast-access approach. For large video wall applications, IHSE offers the Draco MV42 four-port multiview display processor that combines 4K60 multi-image video processing with remote keyboard/mouse control. It is offered in HDMI or DisplayPort supporting either single-head or dual-head sources. Ideal for conference rooms, control rooms, or classrooms, the versatile MV42 represents the next generation of multiview technology. It can be used as a stand-alone multiviewer or easily integrated into a Draco KVM switching system. With the new kvm-tec Scalable Multiview Commander, up to 16 sources in full HD or 4K can be combined and displayed on a single 4K monitor and controlled via one mouse and keyboard. Compatible with standard 10G network switches and capable of supporting up to 2,000 endpoints, users can select any 16 sources and manage them directly via OSD menu shortcuts or directly through kvm-tec's switching manager software. More information about IHSE and its products is available online at www.ihseusa.com
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Avalue Adds to EMS Family, Opening Up New Application Scenarios, Including AI
Avalue Technology Inc. (TAIEX: 3479-TW), a global leader in industrial computing solutions, is announcing the latest members of its Embedded Modular System (EMS) family, the EMS-MTU and the EMS-MTH. Platforms in this family boast flexibility through quick and easy I/O customization. You simply choose the module that best fits your application, making for an easy quick-turn prototype. The key feature of the new rugged platforms is the integration of the latest Intel 14th Meteor Lake processor, which is designed with Intel's newest architecture, delivering enhanced performance and energy efficiency. The advanced technologies of Meteor Lake, including multi-chip packaging (Foveros), increased core count, and integrated Intel Arc graphics, enable it to shine in high-load applications and multitasking, necessary requirements for Edge AI applications. The EMS-MTH is designed with Intel’s Meteor Lake-H Core Ultra 7/5 processor and dual 262-pin SODIMM sockets for up to 64 Gbytes of DDR5 5600-MT/s memory. Amongst the rich I/O are four USB 3.2 and two USB 2.0 ports, three display extension, two HDMI interfaces, and two LAN connections. The fanless system can operate in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +50°C. The EMS-MTU offers similar features but with Meteor Lake-U Core Ultra 7/5 processor, with fanless operation from 40°C to +65°C. Both platforms are secured by TPM 2.0. Applications that are sure to benefit from the EMS-MTU/MTH feature set include automated mobile robots (AMRs), retail, medical/healthcare, transportation, and industrial/automation. The EMS series’ modular design, combined with Avalue's Intelligent Expansion Technology (IET), allows customers to select the appropriate IET Board to quickly expand I/O options (such as USB, COM, LAN, PoE ports, etc.), facilitating a faster spec-in process. This is especially needed due to the diverse needs of various industrial applications, where it can be challenging for a single standard IPC to meet all the customization requirements. Learn more about tailored business solutions on Avalue Website, or contact us via our online contact form.
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IHSE USA Simplifies the Process of KVM System Design With Their Display Management System Product Bundles
IHSE USA is pleased to announce the introduction of its new Display Management System (DMS) product bundles for fixed-sized KVM matrix systems. This is the latest addition to the company's award-winning Draco Flex series KVM matrix switch solutions for midrange control rooms, production rooms, and training center applications. The new DMS product line — which includes advanced control management software, USB-HID for keyboard and mouse, and support for either HDMI or DisplayPort video — offers a full package system under one part number and in sizes ranging from 4x4 up to 16x16. The new DMS bundles include the KVM matrix switch, a full set of extenders, and the Draco tera tool software for advanced system management. IHSE USA Image"It can take a significant amount of time in the product design process to create an a la carte configuration, but with the acceleration of competitive high-end KVM display management systems, it is imperative for manufacturers to help customers find what they are looking for in the fastest and easiest way possible," said Dan Holland, marketing manager at IHSE USA. "Our new KVM Display Management System bundles significantly reduce the number of products and information a customer must plan for. Using one simple part number, they can order the perfect mix of KVM extenders and matrix switches to suit their system configuration." Easy Setup with DMS Packages The IHSE DMS offers many features and benefits, including IHSE's exclusive Flex-Port technology. This technology allows each matrix port to be user-configured as an input or an output. With the advanced control interface, operators have the option to manage switches through an OSD (on-screen display), a GUI systems configuration software, or any third-party control system using IHSE's free API. Via the OSD or using IHSE's tera tool software, every step of the DMS setup process is designed to be quick and easy, configuring inputs and outputs automatically while letting the installer make intelligent design decisions along the way. The controller card inside the matrix switch automatically assigns the extenders to the switch configuration, optimizing setup with predefined ID tags and without the need of IP addressing. With the IHSE DMS, a 16x16 system could be commissioned in less than half a day. Handling long distance computer connections is a simple operation. As each Draco extender is connected and power applied, the module automatically negotiates a port ID, which is stored in the switch processor control module. This port ID is retained even if the module is moved to another physical cable connection. In addition, extender definitions automatically determine the device ports to ensure source signals are all switched synchronously. Along with the compact design and low cost, the Draco Flex family incorporates features from the Draco enterprise series of switches, including SNMPv3, LDAPS, multilingual on-screen display, encrypted communications for maximum security, and macro-key configuration for salvo presets. Multiple console workstations can be reconfigured with a single click using predefined presets. The creation of individual macro layouts is straightforward and can be undertaken without programming knowledge. Tera Tool Control Software IHSE's DMS includes the Draco tera tool configuration and management software with every DMS bundle. Integrated Ethernet networking provides a complete connectivity solution combined with built-in flex-technology for managing displays and computer devices. System administrators can easily set up extender names, usernames, macros, and other system configuration needs with a user-friendly GUI. Compact Package with Enterprise-level features Users of the DMS get the same high-performance features normally found on larger matrix systems. It includes dual Ethernet ports for backup or redundancy and dual-power supplies as standard features. The 1RU chassis includes LED indicators for active signal status, power supply status, and fan power status. Power requirements are 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz @ 1.4A (40W max), with an MTBF estimated at 200,000 power-on hours. API Interface for Third-Party Control In addition to the Draco tera tool GUI, the DMS also can be controlled via IHSE's tera web control application or via third-party control systems such as the Elgato Stream Deck. Companies like Bitfocus have included modules for the Draco DMS that enable the Elgato Stream Deck to be a professional shotbox surface to operate the KVM system in control room environments such as eSports casting, mobile broadcasting, control rooms, and other venues where fast-action source control is necessary. Integrated EDID Management The IHSE DMS also offers an EDID management tool built into the configuration software that allows administrators to manage EDID on a single source, or in some cases, create a custom EDID that can be loaded to each KVM extender module. In this way, the KVM extender units can recognize any source resolution pushed to that user station. Due to budget constraints, facilities upgrade equipment at different times, resulting in a mix of monitors and computers that operate with a range of resolutions and differing operating systems. IHSE's EDID management ensures all computer systems operate seamlessly between user stations. "The flexibility of adding a DMS bundle to any Pro AV environment provides enhanced capabilities to a wide range of users. Training centers, eSports production rooms, government control rooms, audio mixing rooms, medical centers, and network operating centers are facilities that would benefit from the DMS bundle," said Holland. "System integrators will find IHSE's DMS bundles are the perfect, single-part-number solution to handle their customers' requirements. In addition, DMS has extended the capabilities of the normal workforce environment by allowing users to operate office computers in a more secure method."
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Qedma’s Error Mitigation Software Now Available within IBM’s Qiskit Functions
Qedma, a pioneer in quantum computing error mitigation, announced today that its unique software QESEM (Quantum Error Suppression and Error Mitigation) is now available via IBM’s Qiskit Functions. Qiskit Functions is designed to enable quantum developers, data and computational scientists to interact with quantum computers as easily as they do classical systems. Error mitigation is a crucial step toward Quantum Advantage, marking a major milestone in the evolution of quantum computing. Quantum Advantage, the point at which quantum computers outperform classical computers for practical tasks, remains a key objective for the quantum computing industry. However, reaching this milestone has been hindered by the pervasive issue of quantum errors, which occur due to the inherent noise in quantum operations. QESEM addresses this challenge directly by enabling quantum algorithms to run dramatically more efficiently and accurately on existing quantum processing units (QPUs). “Simply put, error mitigation is necessary to achieve Quantum Advantage in the near-term future,” said Qedma CEO Asif Sinay. “Our solution’s availability through Qiskit Functions highlights the crucial importance of error mitigation in the journey toward a future where quantum computing delivers on its vast potential.” IBM’s decision to include QESEM as part of Qiskit Functions underscores the critical role that error mitigation will play in the near-term future of quantum computing. By reducing errors without incurring the massive qubit overhead associated with Quantum Error Correction (QEC), QESEM allows users to run quantum algorithms on circuits that are up to 1,000 times larger without losing accuracy, compared to raw (unmitigated) execution. This significant boost in algorithmic volume expands the range of applications that can be reliably executed, moving the industry closer to realizing the long-promised benefits of quantum computing. “Error mitigation will be an essential tool for reaching quantum advantage. Capabilities from partners like Qedma integrated in Qiskit Functions allow users to seamlessly take advantage of these techniques to improve the accuracy of executing utility-scale circuits and beyond. These advances pave the way for unlocking value from near-term quantum computation, and I invite the quantum community to begin to utilize these powerful tools,” said Jay Gambetta, IBM Fellow and Vice President, IBM Quantum. Qedma’s innovative approach to error mitigation is a long-term enabler of quantum computing progress. Upcoming versions of QESEM will incorporate capabilities for hybrid HPC-QPU execution and compatibility with near-term quantum error-correction technologies. By including QESEM as a Qiskit Functions for the IBM Quantum Network of more than 250 members of Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions and research labs, Qedma is providing quantum software that helps ensure that researchers and developers can continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with quantum technology. IBM Quantum Network members with an agreement authorized by Qedma can access QESEM through the Qiskit Functions on the IBM Quantum Platform. “With QESEM, we are not just reducing errors; we are fundamentally enhancing the computational capabilities of quantum devices,” added CEO Sinay “This collaboration with IBM is a testament to the vital role that Qedma’s technology will play in the quantum revolution’s progress.”
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NAGRAVISION Launches AI Customer Care Agent For Telecoms Operators on AWS Marketplace
NAGRAVISION, the media & entertainment technology division of the Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S) today announced that the NAGRA Insight Negotiation Agent, a generative AI powered customer care solution that responds to subscriber enquiries in natural language and negotiates mutually acceptable outcomes leveraging their digital twin, is now available for purchase via AWS Marketplace. The solution is specifically designed for telco operators looking to reduce call center costs in front office areas such as billing explanation, which on its own represents more than 60 percent of call center traffic. The solution utilizes Amazon Web Services (AWS) services such as Amazon Bedrock, which provides a broad set of models and capabilities to build generative AI applications, and is fully integrated with Amazon Connect, an AI-powered contact center. Mathieu Fivaz, SVP, Data Science at NAGRAVISION said, “The availability of the Insight Negotiation Agent on AWS Marketplace is core to our strategy of making our leading solutions as accessible as possible. Our innovative generative AI and digital twin solution includes the telco-specific intelligence required to reduce churn and optimize revenue, while also offering always-on support for subscribers to negotiate the service package they want. We’re excited to now bring this solution to a global telco audience through our partnership with AWS.” AWS Marketplace is a digital catalogue with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors. The newly available NAGRA Insight Negotiation Agent offers a proof-of-concept alongside production solutions available through private offers. Core to the AWS Qualified Software solution is its use of the subscriber’s digital twin which ensures that the natural language conversation with the subscriber is relevant to their needs while promoting new services they may also be interested in. The Insight Negotiation Agent enables telco service providers to: Understand their consumers better: NAGRAVISION digital twin technology taps into subscribers’ full engagement history to pinpoint what they consider valuable or not. Match bills to wallets: The digital twin behavioral intelligence ensures the negotiation agent anticipates how the subscriber will respond to different price changes and offers. Enable autonomous efficiency: Unlike ‘Agent assist’ where Generative AI copilots provide suggestions to human agents, the NAGRA Insight Negotiation Agent operates autonomously, streamlines processes and promotes operational excellence. Resolve data complexity: The NAGRA Insight Negotiation Agent is equipped to handle highly complex use cases and deliver mutually beneficial outcomes such as promoting new services or offering retention-driving offers.
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GB Labs Releases NebulaNAS, Cloud Storage Designed Exclusively To Meet the Demands of Media Production
GB Labs, the leader in intelligent, centralized media storage, today announced the launch of NebulaNAS, a transformative new cloud storage solution developed from the ground up for media and production professionals. NebulaNAS fills a longtime need for producers, artists, editors, and others who have had to rely on either on-prem storage that is ill-equipped to handle today's remote production workflows or cloud storage that wasn't designed for creative collaboration. NebulaNAS accommodates the unique demands of media production operations, which deal with all manner of video, strict deadlines, stringent security requirements, ever-changing workflows, and a growing remote workforce. It provides users with cloud flexibility, on-prem-like performance, global access and collaboration, and enterprise security. At IBC2024, businesses, creative teams, and IT leaders will learn about the four critical benefits provided by NebulaNAS: Media Centricity: Designed by media professionals for the most demanding workflows, NebulaNAS supports all creative and management tools used today — at any frame rate, file size, format, or bit rate. Cloud Flexibility: NebulaNAS operates across a distributed cloud architecture, providing added security and operational uptime and improving performance by better managing data across thousands of distributed servers. Users will benefit from the solution's scalability, the flexibility to add local and NVMe caching storage, and the ability to mount drives seamlessly, mirroring existing work styles. Local Performance / Global Collaboration: To end users, NebulaNAS operates as if it is on-prem storage but with several advantages, including the ability to interact with the storage from anywhere in the world, collaboration in near real time with other users regardless of their location, and minimal learning curve. Applications like online editing fly because users access only the bits of files they need instead of an entire file all at once. Enterprise Security: In addition to the file management system's distributed nature and 256-bit AES encryption, NebulaNAS maintains file access and credential control regardless of the user's location. The audit management system maintains historical data showing who interacted with which files, when, and from what location. With NebulaNAS, chief technology officers, technical directors, and other professionals in the media and entertainment space can feel confident in moving on-prem production storage to the cloud, knowing it will meet the business's needs while supporting collaboration for creative production teams. Producers can be sure their distributed teams can work reliably and securely from anywhere with the speed, performance, ease of use, and flexibility they demand. NebulaNAS will launch at IBC2024. Attendees are invited to GB Labs stand 7.A09a for a full demonstration. More information is available at NebulaNAS.com
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Swissbit launches PCIe Gen5 SSD for data center and enterprise applications
Storage specialist Swissbit introduces its first PCIe Gen5 SSD with the launch of the D2200 series. Designed for enterprise servers and edge data centers, this series offers outstanding performance with up to 14 GB/s for sequential read and 10 GB/s for sequential write. The new SSD also excels in energy efficiency, delivering a sequential read performance of up to 970 MB/s per watt. This efficiency also impacts thermal management, with the D2200’s optimized hardware design and firmware enhancements reducing server heat generation by up to 20°C. As a PCI Gen5 SSD that is backward compatible with PCIe Gen4, the series supports NVMe 2.0 and OCP 2.0, making it future-proof. Comprehensive data protection features, including TCG Opal 2.0, are standard. The Swissbit D2200 will be available in U.2 and E1.S form factors with storage capacities of 8 TB and 16 TB in late August, with a 32 TB version in U.2 format following at the end of 2024. The new D2200 series offers outstanding performance with minimal latency. Random access delivers up to 2.6 million IOPS for read and 500,000 IOPS for write, ensuring smooth and consistent performance for latency-critical applications. The enterprise SSD supports the NVMe Management Interface 1.2b specification (NVMe-MI) for efficient drive management and monitoring even if the main system fails. With support for up to 128 namespaces, the D2200 also provides high flexibility and efficiency for cloud application virtualization and data management. Power mode options and data security In addition to exceptional energy efficiency and reduced heat generation, the D2200 also offers power mode options ranging from 12 to 25 watts, allowing for precise and dynamic performance control. Users can set the power mode with the open-source NVMe-CLI management tool. In terms of security, the D2200 provides comprehensive data protection features, including AES256 encryption, Crypto-Erase, TCG Opal 2.0, and Secure Boot. Distribution and availability The Swissbit D2200 series will be available in late August in U.2 (15 mm) form factor with 7.68 TB and 15.36 TB, and in E1.S (9.5 mm) form factor with 7.68 TB. By the end of 2024, a 15.36 TB version in E1.S format and a 30.72 TB version in U.2 format will follow. For project and sales inquiries, please contact the Swissbit Enterprise team at sales@swissbit.com.
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Siemens strengthens Data Center presence with new Center of Competence for APAC
Siemens today inaugurated a new Center of Competence for Data Centers at the Global Infocity Park in Chennai, India. Spanning 6,000m2, the new facility will serve as a regional innovation hub, not only uniting a team of more than 200 designers, planners, engineers and project managers in one location, but also enabling co-creation with partners and customers across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The launch comes as the Data Center market continues to grow at unprecedented speed, with a predicted 10.9 percent Compound Annual Growth Rate from 2023-2030. The APAC region alone is estimated to invest a staggering $75 billion in Data Centers in 2025. This would see it overtake the US to become the highest investing region in Data Centers globally. Remco Sloothaak, Data Centers IEC Business Line Head at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, commented: “Today’s launch of our highly anticipated Center of Competence signifies the importance of the Data Center market for Siemens, both on a global level, and specifically in APAC. With this new facility we now have a network of technical experts housed across three sites around the world, who are able to provide the very best customer support on a 24/7 basis.” With the need to deliver rapid onsite deployment for Data Center customers, the expert team in Chennai will focus on developing modular and scalable power distribution and power automation solutions, which can reduce installation and commissioning time by as much as 60 percent. Data Centers are one of the most energy intensive sectors, consuming an estimated 240-340 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2022, which represented 1-1.3 percent of global electricity usage1. Such power solutions are therefore critical in enabling Data Centers to operate more efficiently. By combining the real and digital worlds, Siemens can enable the sustainable transformation of Data Center infrastructure, creating customized solutions designed to meet specific customer needs and targets. Ciaran Flanagan, Global Head of Data Center Solutions at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, concludes: “The exponential growth in data brings both new challenges and opportunities for our customers. We are committed to enabling them to optimize their operations, bringing their vision to life in an efficient way and helping them to reduce both their costs alongside achieving their sustainability goals. The launch of our new Chennai facility is the next important milestone in that journey.” ### 1 https://www.iea.org/energy-system/buildings/data-centres-and-data-transmission-networks
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For networking, edge and IoT applications: Swissbit expands PCIe portfolio
Storage specialist Swissbit continues to strategically expand its PCIe offerings. The new N2000 (Gen3 PCIe) and N3000 (Gen4 PCIe) product families primarily address applications that require PCIe performance as well as a balanced ratio of low power consumption and reduced heat generation. Swissbit thus meets the requirements of edge servers and other systems with limited cooling capabilities due to their compact design or whose power consumption is restricted. Swissbit combines these properties with its usual reliability in the extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. Security functions such as TCG Opal 2.0 as well as a wide variety of M.2 2230, 2242 or 2280 form factors and storage capacities from 20 GB to 1,920 GB top off the list of features. N2000: Balanced ratio of performance and power consumption The N2000 family comprises the N2000 and N2600 series and is optimized for applications that require high reliability and energy efficiency. The DRAM-less design minimizes heat generation and achieves a good balance between performance and energy consumption. The SSDs are PCIe Gen 3x4 compliant and are available in M.2 2230/2242/2280 form factors. The N2000 series offers storage capacities from 60 GB to 480 GB with TLC technology. The spectrum of the N2600 with pSLC ranges from 20 GB to 160 GB and offers an increased service life. The features are complemented by standard integrated security functions such as AES256 encryption, Crypto Erase and TCG Opal 2.0. Equipped in this way, the N2000 family is ideal for green IoT applications such as charging stations, industrial applications, embedded systems, data logging, and boot OS scenarios. N3000: Optimized for constant performance and high endurance The N3000 Gen4 PCIe SSD family is based on a DRAM-based controller architecture and offers reliable and secure data processing with maximum system integrity. Thanks to optimized temperature and power management, the SSDs guarantee high, consistent performance even under demanding thermal environmental and system conditions. The N3000 series is available in M.2 2242/2280 form factors with TLC technology and capacities ranging from 240 GB to 1,920 GB. The same applies to the N3002 PLP series, which is available in the M.2 2280 form factor. The N3602 PLP series with pSLC technology, which is available in the M.2 2280 form factor with storage capacities ranging from 80 GB to 320 GB, is suitable for particularly high endurance requirements. The N3002 and N3602 series also offer the industry-leading Swissbit powersafe™ PLP (power loss protection) feature. The N3000 family also features security functions such as AES256, Crypto Erase and TCG Opal 2.0 by default. In addition to industrial applications, the SSDs are particularly suitable for networking systems such as routers or switches, as well as edge servers. High performance in a miniature format: BGA 1620 PCIe SSD E2000 Especially for embedded systems, Swissbit offers a solderable alternative to the N2000 in the form of the E2000 PCIe BGA family. The E2000 and E2600 series offer full PCIe SSD performance in a multi-chip design measuring just 3.2 square centimeters. The ultra-compact BGAs also support the ambient temperature range from -40 to +85 °C and are available with storage capacities ranging from 60 GB to 480 GB (E2000, TLC) and 20 GB to 160 GB (E2600, pSLC).
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Black Box Announces Grand Opening of a Hyperscale Data Center of Excellence in Minnesota
Black Box®, a global leader in delivering innovative communication and technology solutions, today announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Hyperscale Data Center of Excellence (DCoE) in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. With over 30 years in the Minnesota region, the company marks a significant milestone with this new facility, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and excellence in data center services and the technology industry. The Hyperscale DCoE is designed to meet the evolving needs of hyperscale data centers, offering a comprehensive suite of services tailored to optimize performance, efficiency and reliability. Key focus areas of the DCoE include complete custom cable management, hyperscale-specific training, quality assurance, DAS and public safety solutions, logistics-as-a-service (LaaS), server refresh, fit-outs, AV integration and comprehensive networking support. At Black Box, safety is a fundamental value ingrained in the organizational culture, ensuring the safety of the company's employees, clients and communities. As part of the commitment to safety, the Hyperscale DCoE will integrate safety training programs to uphold the highest standards of occupational health and safety. "With the opening of the Hyperscale Data Center of Excellence, Black Box reaffirms its dedication to providing cutting-edge solutions that empower our clients to thrive in the digital age," said Sanjeev Verma, CEO of Black Box. "This facility represents a significant investment in the future of data center infrastructure, enabling us to deliver unparalleled service and support to hyperscale data centers across the region." The DCoE leverages Black Box's decades of experience in technology solutions and its commitment both to innovation and to delivering best-in-class services to clients. From advanced networking solutions to AI-driven optimization, the center is equipped to address modern data centers' most complex challenges. Black Box understands that the success of data centers depends on agility, scalability and reliability. The DCoE embodies these principles, offering comprehensive services aligned to an organization's growth and success. The DCoE is located at 8210 Courthouse Blvd, Suite 200, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, 55077. More information about Black Box and its Hyperscale DCoE is available at www.blackbox.com/en-us/solutions/infrastructure/data-center
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Avalue HPS-ERSU4A/HPS-ERSUTA High-Performance Computing Platform
Avalue Technology Inc. (TAIEX: 3479-TW), the global leader in industrial computing solutions, today announced the release of the HPS-ERSU4A 4U rackmount server and the HPS-ERSUTA tower server, both designed specifically for AI inference. With the rapid deepening of digitalization and AI development across industries and sectors, the demand for vertical industry simulation and prototyping is growing dynamically. High-performance systems that can run computationally intensive work at high speed are critical for financial market risk management and fraud detection, IoV vehicle telematics, big data analytics for genome sequencing in medical research such as hereditary diseases and mutation, analysis of earthquake data in search of new oil reserves, and even digital twin virtual prototyping across industries to shorten time to market and reduce development costs. Avalue high-performance computing systems – HPS-ERSU4A rackmount server and HPS-ERSUTA tower server, are critical in solving complex computational problems in real time, improve computing power and multi-parallel models, providing high reliability and accuracy for AI, cloud, edge computing and quantum computing, overcoming the most challenging projects. Avalue HPS-ERSU4A and HPS-ERSUTA high-performance computing servers are built with Avalue HPM-ERSUA server motherboards developed for the AI computing market. They are backward compatible with 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, and can also use Intel® 5th Gen Xeon® Scalable processors (codename Emerald Rapids), which are designed for edge inference under 10 billion parameters. The 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor is better than the 4th Gen in AI inference and high-performance computing. It also reduces environmental impact and operating expenses by lowering server power consumption, which is essential for high-performance processing of massive amounts of data over long periods of time at high speeds and at the same time. This makes Avalue's HPS-ERSU4A and HPS-ERSUTA high-efficiency server series the best solutions for businesses seizing new opportunities when riding the wave of digitalization and sustainability transitions. Furthermore, Avalue HPS-ERSU4A/HPS-ERSUTA system platform has low latency and higher throughput with upgraded support for DDR5 memory DIMM and PCIe 5.0 interface. Targeting cloud service providers requiring high-speed transmission and complex data analysis, the platform offers leading advantage in low-latency networking, quantum computing and edge computing. Avalue HPS-ERSU4A and HPS-ERSUTA high-performance computing servers offer a balance of performance and reliability, and energy consumption and safety. The servers also offer ODM/OEM customization service, reliable server power supply, built-in Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) technology (including Intel® AVX-512 VNNI, AVX-512 BF16 and AMX), and utilize built-in accelerator to speed up performance of heavy AI workloads. Like other products in the HPS series, Avalue HPS-ERSU4A and HPS-ERSUTA are available as L6 barebone system or L10 fully assembled system depending on customer’s requirement, giving it high expandability and fast deployment, lowering the total cost of ownership. Providing comprehensive solutions and services, Avalue HPS-ERSU4A and HPSERSUTA high-performance computing servers are exceptional, reliable and energy-efficient when handling complex simulation and heavy workloads in AI inference and cloud computing, exceling in sustainable supercomputing. Learn more about tailored business solutions on Avalue Website, or contact us via our online contact form.
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OPEN MIND Releases hyperMILL Version 2024
hyperMILL® 2024 the latest version of OPEN MIND’s CAD/CAM suite delivers new turning features and improved algorithms. This makes the digital process chain even more efficient, from CAD data and CAM programming to optimized NC code. Simplified rest machining and interaction with machine are just a few examples of how the software has been further refined. Previous versions of hyperMILL® already offer a broad range of functions and strategies for turning, turn-milling and mill-turning. The key extension in hyperMILL® TURNING Solutions is turret support for lathes. This also underscores OPEN MIND’s determination to push ahead with the integration of digital twins of machining centers: Lathes with one main spindle, one turret and a Siemens control system are now mapped with all tools true to the original machine with the help of hyperMILL® VIRTUAL Machining. Users can conveniently equip the turret with turret holders and tools in the Virtual Machine machining planner and use the resulting setup for NC code simulation. Reading Back Measuring Points Another useful application of virtual machining technology is the reading back of measuring points. This means that users can use the 3D model of a component to see at a glance which measuring points are outside the tolerance. As a result, it becomes much easier to analyze inaccuracies and tool wear after milling and then compensate for these in the CAD/CAM system. Moreover, the hyperMILL® SHOP Viewer makes this new function directly available on the machine tool. CAD for CAM hyperMILL® 2024 also offers various new features concerning ‘CAD for CAM.’ hyperMILL® supports the import of PMI (Product Manufacturing Information) and MBD (Model-Based Definition) data in various formats such as STEP, CATIA V5, SOLIDWORKS, Creo and Siemens. Improved functions for surface modelling now allow users to generate surfaces from a large number of grid curves. Another important CAD innovation is an improved electrode creation strategy that now supports three-dimensional eroding. 5-Axis Path Correction Comparable to the 3D radius correction to account for the tool wear or deflections, 5-axis path correction is now possible – initially for Heidenhain control systems. Vectors are written to the cutter contact point in the NC program to ensure precision correction on the machine control. The NC control uses these contact vectors to move the NC points by a defined adjustment value during machining. Improved Machining Strategies A new algorithm for rest material detection ensures automatic complete detection of all rest material areas in both 3D and 5-axis machining. The algorithms for calculating the trajectory have also been optimized. The cutting edge machining for punching tools 3D strategy has undergone several improvements. This includes the optimization of collision avoidance when performing machining based on a reference job. Machining is carried out collision-free as far as this is possible for the given tool clamping length. The ‘Soft overlap’ option makes it possible to smoothen the approach and retraction moves. A new algorithm also improves the toolpath calculation for 3D plane machining, resulting in even faster, more uniform and more tool-friendly machining. Safety in ‘Unmanned’ Production To safeguard against long unattended machining cycles, hyperMILL® now allows tool breakage monitoring to be activated in the tool database to make it part of the machining program. This information is processed during NC generation on the virtual machine. The generated NC program includes the corresponding control macro call. Tool Synchronization with the Hummingbird MES In the new version, tools from the hyperMILL® tool database can be synchronized with the Hummingbird MES at the touch of a button. This means that tools used for CAM programming are automatically transferred to the Hummingbird tool management system. All other processes such as machine setup, measuring, tracking and the use of tools in machines are mapped in the Hummingbird MES, thus ensuring a consistent exchange of information within the company. Strong for the Future: CAD for CAM Technologies Under a Single Name OPEN MIND has always been known for its pioneering CAD/CAM solution, which seamlessly combines CAD functionalities with CAM programming. Bringing these two sides closely together results in considerable time savings in workpiece processing and shows that CAM without CAD is no longer viable today. To make this even clearer, hyperMILL® will combine CAD and CAM under a single name from Version 2024 onward. Jasmin Huber, Director of Marketing & Communication at OPEN MIND Technologies AG, explains: “With hyperMILL® CAD/CAM, we bring together what belongs together. Our innovative and powerful complete CAD/CAM solution combines unique CAD and CAM technologies for high-performance, end-to-end processes in both areas. We are thus consolidating ‘CAD for CAM’ for the future and are further improving our software for users.”
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CONTACT Elements as the ideal foundation for the digital thread
The international management consultancy recommends CONTACT Elements as the cornerstone for a digital thread spanning the entire product lifecycle, as demonstrated by the plant manufacturer Marel with its "Digital Product Highway." Data silos cause delays, increased costs, and dissatisfied customers. Information is isolated in different departments, making analysis inefficient, collaboration challenging, and innovation potential limited. Against the backdrop of growing data volumes due to increasingly complex and smart products, companies require a digital thread that enables smooth management and analysis of information. The experts at CIMdata see the modular platform CONTACT Elements as an ideal basis for this purpose. CIMdata emphasizes that CONTACT Software’s products and the underlying low-code platform connect data and processes end-to-end. Information is available across the company — from development and production to smart service and recycling. CONTACT Elements is modular and can be flexibly adapted to individual needs and scaled gradually — on-premises and in the cloud. CONTACT Elements offers end-to-end solutions for Industry 4.0, Product Lifecycle Management, and digital services through its flexible modular system. Companies increase their productivity and operate more collaboratively with a digital thread, as all stakeholders in the value chain have access to a single source of truth. Although often perceived as linear, the digital thread works more like a network, including various departments, suppliers, and customers, spanning from concept to end of life. Previous decisions can thus be traced back transparently. A common application is linking a physical asset with its digital twin. CIMdata highlights Marel as an example of a successful implementation of the digital thread with CONTACT Elements. The full-line supplier of innovative food processing solutions benefits from a smooth interaction between systems, processes, and players along its value-creation networks. “Marel were able to use CONTACT Elements to enable a “Digital Product Highway” ensuring that everyone is looking at the correct information, in easy-to-understand formats with data consistency in a cohesive integrated approach from concept through the end of the product lifecycle," say the CIMdata experts. The detailed commentary by the consulting and market research company can be found here. The software provider showcases the entire solution portfolio of the open low-code platform CONTACT Elements at the Hannover Messe as well. Visitors can experience the capabilities for PLM, IoT, and MES at the main booth H24 in hall 17, as well as at the OWL community booth D27 in hall 07 and the Fujitsu booth H62 in hall 14.
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Core Specialty Leads the Way in Innovation with Duck Creek's Cloud-based SaaS Solutions via Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, highlights Core Specialty as its inaugural customer transacting its Duck Creek OnDemand subscription on Microsoft’s commercial marketplace to use its existing Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC). Duck Creek and Microsoft are enhancing customer experience and streamlining transactions for technology-centric insurers such as Core Specialty. As a forward-facing leader in the insurance industry, Core Specialty recognizes the strategic value of acquiring software-as-a-service (SaaS) products through the Azure Marketplace. This approach allows Core Specialty to apply its Duck Creek SaaS fee payments as a credit to its MACC and simplifies the billing process through a consolidated invoice. As a technology-focused insurer immersed in continuous product innovation and business expansion, Core Specialty benefits from Duck Creek's presence in the commercial marketplace. This relationship between Duck Creek and Microsoft drives impactful results for insurers with regard to scalability, security, and sustainability, as well as getting to market quickly with innovative and emerging technologies. “We take pride in championing Core Specialty on their path to growth, innovation, and service excellence for both their customers and distribution partners through our world-class solutions and industry expertise,” said Mike Jackowski, Chief Executive Officer, Duck Creek Technologies. “The decision to make Duck Creek solutions available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace is a strategic move and adds substantial value for insurers by aligning their Duck Creek and Microsoft relationship and investments with impactful results." “Duck Creek’s win with Core Specialty Insurance demonstrates the immense partner opportunity of building on Microsoft Azure and selling solutions via the Azure Marketplace, resulting in streamlining Core Specialty’s cloud transformation strategy across SaaS and transactable solutions. This underscores the power of collaboration, where forward-thinking technology providers and insurers come together to drive innovation, enhance customer experiences, and transform the insurance landscape. As we continue to empower the financial services industry, relationships like these exemplify the true potential of the cloud and the Microsoft partner ecosystem,” said Karen Del Vescovo, CVP Financial Services, Microsoft. "At Core Specialty, our dedication to meeting the needs of our customers and brokers is unwavering,” said Jeff Consolino, Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer, Core Specialty. “Through our relationship with Duck Creek and Microsoft, we have heightened our emphasis on using technology to elevate the customer experience. This relationship empowers us to uphold our commitment to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions." Learn more about the Azure Marketplace and how insurers with Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) credits can use their spend towards Duck Creek’s OnDemand solutions, including policy, rating, billing, claims, producer, insights, distribution management, and industry content.
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Perifery and Amove Partner to Enhance Remote Production Collaboration and Storage Management
Perifery™, a division of DataCore, and Amove today announced their partnership to simplify video production collaboration and storage management from any location. The integration enables instant access to users' digital assets stored on Perifery's Object Matrix via the Amove desktop application. "Our partnership with Amove empowers customers with seamless, non-proprietary access to their content," commented Peter Watling, Sales Director at Perifery. "Perifery's solutions are built to enable the efficient management of media assets, and by integrating with Amove's storage-agnostic tools, we are able to extend the capabilities of workflows further. It's great to have this relationship with a vendor who is so strongly aligned with our own goals." Perifery's Object Matrix is a media-focused object storage platform designed to enhance media workflow capabilities with an array of features, including self-serve access to content, robust security measurements, and enhanced metadata and business rules support. Implemented as a stand-alone or as a part of a unified storage platform, Object Matrix delivers financial and operational efficiencies, full digital content governance, and multiple media-based workflows, providing secure access to all archive content from anywhere, at any time. Amove takes an agnostic approach as a single source for all cloud storage and file management, supporting any size team collaboration. Designed to integrate with any storage endpoint, Amove allows users to instantly access their cloud buckets and large files from any location with no system lock-in, directly from the desktop. Features include remote video production collaboration, instant local access to any cloud storage, unlimited drives and backups, file/bucket deduplication, file sharing, constant syncing across clouds and devices, and robust, high-speed cloud-to-cloud migrations. Patrick Kennedy, CEO at Amove says, "With continued exponential content growth in video production and remote media workflows, having the most intuitive, flexible, and powerful tools to efficiently manage storage and files is critical. Both Amove and Object Matrix technologies focus on ecosystem, simplicity, performance, and cost-efficiency. We're pleased to be working with Perifery to offer this integration to data-conscious organizations and innovative remote teams." Perifery will be exhibiting in booth SL2089 at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 14-17. For more information about Perifery, and to schedule a meeting at NAB, visit perifery.com
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Zoom launches Zoom Workplace in AWS Marketplace
Today, Zoom announced that Zoom Workplace, Zoom’s AI-powered collaboration platform, is now available in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Now customers can seamlessly purchase Zoom Workplace products –- such as Meetings, Team Chat, Phone, Whiteboard, Spaces — as well as Zoom Contact Center and Revenue Accelerator in AWS Marketplace. Building on Zoom's more than two years of success serving the Public Sector as an AWS independent software vendor (ISV), Zoom recognizes that it is crucial to equip customers with the right resources and opportunities to enhance their collaboration and communications in today’s digital-first world. This streamlined purchasing option of Zoom Workplace can help AWS customers consolidate their technology purchasing and billing of Zoom solutions, discover partners that can facilitate deployment, and maximize their usage of AWS committed resources. “By making Zoom available through a private offer in AWS Marketplace, we are able to reach more customers and are better equipped to enable IT teams to consolidate their technology,” said Graeme Geddes, chief growth officer at Zoom. “At Zoom, we are excited to build upon our already strong relationship with AWS and work together further to help meet the business and technology needs of our customers.” Zoom incorporates over 40 different AWS services, including compute, storage, and encryption capabilities. Zoom’s Customer Managed Key offering allows customers to bring their own encryption keys using AWS Key Management Service to help protect certain data. Additionally, AWS AppFabric integrates with the Zoom Developer Platform to help businesses break down data silos, improve cross-application workflows, enhance security observability, and support employee productivity. In 2023, AWS named Zoom as a NAMER finalist for its 2023 Geo and Global AWS Partner Award within the Education Partners of the Year category. For Zoom channel partners that already participate in the Channel Partner Private Offer (CPPO) feature in AWS Marketplace, please reach out to your Zoom point of contact to express interest in working with Zoom on this in the future. To access Zoom Workplace in AWS Marketplace, please visit this link. https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-dnojftiabnvnc Some features and products may not be available for all regions and industry verticals at launch.
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Lantronix Announces Percepxion, Its New Cloud Software Platform for IoT Devices
Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global provider of compute and connectivity IoT solutions, today announced Percepxion™, its new Cloud IoT Edge Solutions platform. Percepxion is pre-configured into Lantronix’s award-winning IoT gateways, routers, trackers and switches to provide secure, comprehensive device lifecycle management. The Percepxion platform efficiently scales edge deployments from regional to global and is managed through an intuitive single pane of glass. “The Percepxion platform provides our customers with an easy-to-deploy IoT solution that comes pre-configured on our connect and compute products,” said Jacques Issa, vice president of Marketing at Lantronix Inc. “Percepxion’s multi-tenant feature enables a B2B solution, generating incremental revenue streams for our end customers.” Remote installation of Lantronix devices includes zero-touch automated provisioning managed through Percepxion. Site-required firmware, configuration and certificates are remotely loaded to ensure secure data communication and compliant devices. It is ideal for critical infrastructure management, fleet management, smart cities and other end-to-end IoT edge solutions. Key Percepxion features include: Robust Security. Percepxion simplifies software updates for maintaining robust device cybersecurity. The cloud platform complies with complex security requirements from corporate security offices for devices, data access and users, ensuring integrity and confidentiality across entire solutions. Real-Time Device Operation. Percepxion enables real-time remote access for diagnosing and troubleshooting as well as over-the-air updates with select grouping and automated monitoring that generate alerts and notifications to minimize system downtime. Powerful Data Integration and Analysis. Percepxion’s custom dashboards provide on-demand visibility of device telemetry data. Trend analysis provides edge insights to improve efficiency and create predictive maintenance applications. Enterprise use cases can access data using Percepxion API services for headless operation. Percepxion's holistic approach to IoT edge solutions accelerates time to revenue by simplifying edge management and maintenance while providing customers with assistance and long-term assurance. The Percepxion Service for Lantronix Devices Delivered as a service, the Percepxion multi-tenant cloud platform provides businesses with comprehensive device lifecycle management through Web and mobile apps. It is offered with bundled Level Technical Support, limited warranty and other optional services To learn more about Percepxion and review the 60-day free trial offer, visit https://www.lantronix.com/percepxion/
