Intel launched vPro processors for Business PCs in this new year

Intel has unveiled its 2010 Intel Core Duo processor family to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes for PCs with larger, more flexible performance, prevent theft and savings in a rapidly changing business computing environment. These and several other capabilities are the core of many new Intel-based business notebooks and desktops start rolling out from computer manufacturers worldwide.


Intel Core Duo processors arrive as business computing evolves with the advent of video, Internet telephony, social networking and other intensive applications - in many cases, are running at the same time - to make a computer's performance an even greater priority.

"Businesses, especially those who have not purchased PCs for several years, facing a computing environment that no longer handle many applications and IT workers are adopting," said Rick Echevarria, Vice President, Intel Architecture Group and General Manager, Business Client Platform Division. "The integration of predictive performance with smart safety and cost-saving management features of Intel Core Duo processor family provide IT and small businesses a no-compromise platform. We are also pleased how Intel vPro Technology allows the flexibility to look at client virtualization, consumerization and rich cloud applications. "

The platform is based on 2010 Intel Core Duo processor family includes the new Intel Q57 Express chipset and new Intel 82577LM Gigabit Network Connection for laptop computers and Intel 82578DM network connection to desktop PCs.

Computer manufacturers worldwide, including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Toshiba, are rolling out business PCs based on 2010 Intel Core Duo processor family. Moreover, small developers of software solutions and medium enterprises (SMEs) and companies such as Aternity, Bomgar, Kaseya, LANDesk, Level Platforms, LogMeIn, Microsoft, N-Able, Sand, Spiceworks, Symantec and WinZip will support the new features in their upcoming products. IT suppliers, including AT & T Tech Support 360 and PlumChoice, plan to adopt Core Intel vPro technology capabilities in their SMB offerings.

The processors are based on Intel's award-winning "Nehalem" micro and manufactured on Intel's groundbreaking new 32-nanometer process. Intel has integrated high-definition graphics of its processors for the first time, and incorporates Intel's second generation high-k metal gate transistors that contribute to increasing computing speed and battery life.

2010 Intel Core i7 processors and i5 Core processors feature Intel Turbo Boost Technology and Intel Hyper-Threading technology for flexible, "smart" computing. Intel Turbo Boost Technology automatically adjusts the speed of the processor when it detects a workload change - faster, when the user, for instance, is multitasking or watching a video, and slower, more energy-efficient when the worker goes to the coffee and only background applications running.

Contribute to industry-leading speed and efficiency of processors Intel Hyper-Threading Technology associate with multiple processor cores with multiple "threads" that allow faster processing of instructions in parallel.

Using standard benchmarks, a 2010 notebook with Intel Core i5 vPro processor can drive business productivity applications up to 80 percent faster1, more programs up to twice as fast, and protect confidential data up to 3.5 times faster compared with a 3 -- annual mainstream notebooks.

From now Apple designs its own chip for Apple iPad

Normally device maker buys their primary chips from specialized microprocessor companies, but Apple has defied the normal process of designing a fingernail A4-size chip to IPAD. By designing its own chips charges Apple with additional technical costs and potential product delays, reports the New York Times.


The hype around Apple's tablet did not help Apple as many experts felt disappointment of the final product. "I can not see something that looks convincing," said Linley Gwennap, a chip analyst at the Linley Group. "It does not seem like something all new, and if so, are they not get far with it."

Steven P. Jobs, Apple's Chief Executive Officer, said that the A4-chip is "the most advanced chip" Apple had ever spent, and said it was crucial for IPAD speed, reliability and 10 hour battery life. Apple had entered the chip business in 2008 by acquiring the 150-employee startup PA Semi. This company had been working on chips that can handle large amounts of data, but uses very small amounts of power.

A4-powered IPAD's battery life and speed, similar to computers that are running on competing chips. Apple will soon launch IPAD in March, which will offer up to 16 hours of battery life when playing video. These will run on chips from Nvidia and Qualcomm, which has similar designs on A4.

"After what we've seen so far, Apple's product seems to stack up evenly with the competition," said Dean McCarron, a chip analyst with Mercury Research. "Clearly, Apple is using their own standards for what 'best' is." Apple's notebook and desktop computers running on Intel chips, while Samsung has sold Apple the primary chips for the iPhone.

Apple still seems committed to its chip plans. "It is a place where Apple believes that it can provide a unique product and it is signaling a new direction for them," says Nathan Brookwood, a chip analyst with Insight 64th

VIVA Communications launched internet based video and voice services

VIVA Communications, a venture in the converged IP communications space promoted by an Indian-born serial entrepreneur who rolls out Internet-based voice and video services like HD voice solutions, IP Centrex, IP video and audio conferencing, rural and remote broadband, IP surveillance, together with WiFi services.

These solutions are designed to help organizations reduce their carbon footprint and rely on geographically dispersed groups, global supply chains, remote experts and immediate access to critical data that drives decisions. The company is a category "A" ISP has positions it well to offer nationwide services, particularly to the SME segment, as it gives the company greater access to telephone lines / infrastructure.

Commenting on the roll-out, S Srinivasan, Founder and Director, VIVA Communications said: "Although the demand for Internet-based voice and video services is growing exponentially in India is a significant proportion of businesses are able to use it because of lack of availability of quality services in this arena, apart from very large organizations that are focused on large firms. VIVA Communications intends to fill that gap, and show itself as a provider of choice in this segment. "

Its current portfolio includes Enterprise Services, an international premium / HD voice solutions for enterprises, especially SMEs, in international business, global / national Centrex - seamless virtual communication between offices, as if they are part of the same infrastructure, so all across offices available extensions and IP Video Conferencing - Desktop-based video conferencing, room-based video conferencing and bridging facility for tele-presence with integrated video, voice and data communications at an affordable and flexible pricing.

Are also included, audio conferencing - Network based entirely reservation less conference solution that has the possibility to use both PSTN and IP networks. It works both hosted and on-premise model, data transport solutions - VIVA provides leased lines, data solutions for global enterprises, including IP VPN, Ethernet connection using their global partnerships. VIVA provides remote broadband and WiFi solutions enabling broadband connections to rural areas using mesh technologies

In addition, the problems with free monitoring of IP solutions for businesses, government and small and medium enterprises on a hosted basis thereby eliminating the hardware and software maintenance and are charged on a per camera per month.

The VIVA passport gives the convenience of international calls without the hassle of traditional phone cards at attractive prices.