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Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) has announced the launch of a high-performance microprocessor, the AMD Athlon, which surpasses the fastest chips produced by Intel Corporation. With a top speed of 650 MHz, the Athlon edges out Intel's flagship microprocessor, the Pentium III, which has a top speed of
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Intel Corporation has announced a new 3 Volt Intel StrataFlash memory that offers triple the read performance over the previous version. Utilizing advanced 0.25-micron lithography, this technology enables both code execution and data storage on a single high-density 128 Mb chip. The new Page Mode feature provides up to
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As the technology industry continues to evolve, companies like Sun Microsystems are innovating at the forefront. A new microprocessor design from Sun hopes to become a standard for computing in the post-PC era, while other companies are navigating challenges and successes in their industries. Meanwhile, the limits of online shopping
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Intel Corporation has announced the launch of two new processors, the Pentium III processor 600 MHz and the Intel Celeron processor 500 MHz, designed to cater to the growing demands of computing and internet usage. The Pentium III processor 600 MHz is Intel's highest-performing processor to date, offering
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Investor Broadcast Network (IBN), previously known as Vcall, will facilitate the live broadcast of investor communications calls over the internet for five publicly traded companies, including PixTech Inc, Telular Corporation, Cobra Electronics Corporation, Xilinx, Inc, and ChromaVision Medical Systems Inc. The calls, scheduled for July 29 and 30, 1999, will
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Exemplar Logic Inc., a subsidiary of Mentor Graphics Corp., has announced the latest version of its pioneering LeonardoSpectrum synthesis tool, designed to simplify the design of programmable logic devices (PLDs) exceeding one million gates. This groundbreaking software features improved team design flow capabilities, incremental synthesis, and chip-level optimizations, resulting in
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Globix Corporation has announced its partnership with Intel, RealNetworks, and Compaq to provide high-speed Internet access and co-location services to the Digital Club Festival, the largest online music event in the world. The festival, taking place July 20-23, features over 300 bands performing at 20 Manhattan nightspots, and Globix will
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Compaq Computer Corporation has made available new Deskpro models, equipped with Intel's latest 466 MHz Celeron processor and the 810 chipset. These commercial PCs, designed to provide optimized price/performance, have been engineered to offer improved performance at an exceptional value. Businesses can now economically replace older PCs
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IBM aims to boost its flat revenue in the server line with the acquisition of Sequent Computer Systems, a move that will allow the tech giant to integrate Sequent's NUMA-Q technology into its product portfolio. This technology enables complex computing networks with both Unix and Windows operating systems
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International Business Machines (IBM) has made a significant move in the computer server market by acquiring Sequent Computer Systems, a manufacturer of supercomputers, for approximately $810m in cash. The acquisition, which strengthens IBM's position in the market for computer servers, fills a gap in its product line between
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XM Satellite Radio Inc., a subsidiary of American Mobile Satellite Corporation, has closed a major investment deal with Clear Channel Communications, DIRECTV, General Motors, and a private investment group. The $250 million investment will support the development of XM's digital-quality audio service, offering up to 100 channels of
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Technology leaders at Microsoft and Intel are doubling down on their joint commitment to innovation in the global workstation market, with Intel's Craig Barrett predicting that one billion connected computers will be online worldwide within five years. The move comes as both companies face growing competition from Linux,
