A processor, or CPU, performs logical computations - the computer's brain, as it were. Contemporary microprocessors communicate with other components via buses. Intel and AMD, the leading manufactures of microprocessors, have introduced dual- and quad-core systems that employ multiple microprocessors to increase computational power. Moore's Law, which says the number of transistors that can be placed on an integrated circuit doubles every two years, has long been used to describe the pace of processor evolution.
Articles & Interviews
Inside the Network Flow Processor
Arthur Cole spoke with Jarrod Siket, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Netronome . Cole : The concept of network flow processing is fairly new in the data center. What exactly does it do? Siket : As today’s data center and network converge to form a unified computing... More >
AMD Tries to Shanghai Virtualization
Arthur Cole spoke with Charles King, principal analyst, Pund-IT, Inc . Cole : The Shanghai processors came out earlier than expected and seem to be in good working order. Do you think the company learned anything from the Barcelona problems? King : Sure: Avid hunters should avoid... More >
Crunch Time for Multicore Programming
Arthur Cole spoke with Jeff Meisel, product manager, National Instruments . Cole : It seems like the need for parallel programming solutions hit a crisis point very suddenly, even though multicore development had been in the works for some time. Why was the software industry so unprepared? ... More >
Managing and Auditing IT Vulnerabilities
This guide recommends specific management practices to help an organization achieve and sustain higher levels of effectiveness and efficiency and illustrates the differences between high- and low-performing vulnerability management efforts.
Software Forum: Information On Demand Virtual Experience
This interactive virtual forum presents leading IT experts providing the insights you need to turn your information into a strategic driver for innovation, business optimization and competitive differentiation.
Dell Launches Adamo XPS
Dell has officially launched the Adamo XPS , which the company is touting as the world's thinnest. At 0.4 of an inch in thickness, the Adamo weighs in at just 3.2 pounds. The laptop consists of a 13.4-inch display, an ultra-low voltage 1.4GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of memory and a 128GB solid-state drive, reports ... More >
TSMC Wins Major Decision Against SMIC
A jury at the Superior Court of California in Alameda County has ruled in favor of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in its case against Semiconductor Manufacturing International, reports Computerworld . The case involves theft of trade secrets, patent infringement and breach of contract over a previous settlement... More >
HTC HD2 Already Shipping to Asia and Europe, Coming to U.S. in 2010
HTC has announced it has already begun shipping its HD2 smartphone to Asia and Europe . The Windows 6.5-powered smartphone features a 4.3-inch touchscreen, 5-megapixel camera and is powered by Qualcomm's 1GHz Snapdragon mobile processor. HTC plans to bring the HD2 to the United States through a major carrier in early... More >
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