Stories about: TIC

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UBS to deploy IBM secure banking USB device 23 February, 2010 03:53

Banking giant UBS has started deploying a device from IBM that ensures online banking transactions aren't being interfered with by hackers.
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AMD reaches profitability for the first time in years 22 January, 2010 09:12

Advanced Micro Devices reached profitability for the first time in three years during the fourth quarter of 2009, benefiting from a legal settlement with Intel and a change in its business model, the company said on Thursday.
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No, an Apple tablet won't revolutionise gaming 20 January, 2010 02:27

Yes, Apple's inviting game bloggers to its January 27 super-secret product reveal, but I wouldn't read anything into it. Unless the company's launching a completely unanticipated device (always a possibility, but the odds are against it) expect to see--as a footnote to its writing and drawing capabilities--a slate-style computing gizmo touting slick touch-based entertainment demos. Maybe even some clever riffing on stuff like Crayon Physics. But nothing for which you'd ever trade in a set-top console or gaming PC.
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TSMC rushes to build chip factories to meet surging demand 19 January, 2010 21:32

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) has sped up construction of new chip factories as demand for chips used in PCs and other gadgets surges.
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Apple tablet speculation reignited by CNN report 17 November, 2009 10:34

What mythical product will simultaneously kill off the Kindle, iPod, Zune, iPod, Nintendo DS, and a whole slew of cheap netbooks?
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Apple and Linux forces rain on Windows 7 parade 22 October, 2009 09:41

Apple and Linux advocate IBM both tried hard to cramp Microsoft's style this week before the Windows 7 rollout even got under way. On Tuesday, Apple launched a new iMac, MacBook, and Mac Mini line, while IBM joined with Linux distributor Canonical to introduce a new "cloud-and-Linux-based" offering called IBM Client for Smart Work.
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Citrix desktop virtualization push: any device, any location 06 October, 2009 07:33

Citrix on Monday said its latest desktop virtualization software will give users access to high-definition desktops from any location and from just about any device, including PCs, Macs, thin clients, laptops, netbooks and smartphones.
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VMware ties disaster recovery to vSphere, lifting obstacle to adoption 06 October, 2009 01:03

VMware’s Site Recovery Manager is now supporting vSphere, eliminating one of the obstacles preventing customers from upgrading to the latest version of VMware’s virtualization platform.
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Citrix planning major desktop virtualization push 28 September, 2009 07:40

Citrix is preparing a major desktop virtualization push that it believes will help speed adoption of virtual desktops in the enterprise, and perhaps help the vendor take market share away from rival VMware.
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ATIC to buy Chartered, fold into GlobalFoundries 08 September, 2009 06:01

Advanced Technology Investment Company (ATIC) of Abu Dhabi has signed a definitive agreement to acquire chip maker Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing of Singapore in a deal valued at S$5.6 billion (US$3.9 billion) in cash and debt, the companies said on Monday.
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GlobalFoundries takes first step to break free from AMD 17 July, 2009 13:06

Advanced Micro Devices spin-off GlobalFoundries is set to announce its first customer soon, taking a step forward as it tries to build up its manufacturing operations.