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SHARP IMAGING AND INFORMATION COMPANY OF AMERICA PRESIDENT, DOUG ABLREGTS, TO SPEAK AT BTA MID-AMERICA “CRUISE TO SUCCESS” IN CHICAGO

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:06:00 CDT

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Mahwah, NJ - June 13, 2013 – Doug Albregts, President, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, has been invited to deliver the keynote address at the June BTA Mid-America meeting, Cruise to Success, to be held June 17-18 in Chicago. At this meeting, Albregts will explore the new landscape facing the channel and what manufacturers and dealers can do to help protect and transform their collective business.

"The industry has seen dramatic reduction and consolidation over the past decade," said Albregts. "To survive in a rapidly changing environment where virtualization is becoming the norm, manufacturers and dealers alike need to embrace new business models to enhance operational efficiencies, drive better business practices, and expand channel opportunities for growth."

Founded in 1926, The Business Technology Association (BTA) is an international not-for-profit trade association serving independent dealers, value-added resellers, systems integrators, manufacturers and distributors in the office technology industry. BTA helps its members profit through a wide variety of services, including free legal advice and guidance; business benchmarking studies and reports; information on the latest news, trends and products in the industry; strong educational offerings; and industry-specific publications.

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. sales and marketing subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, Osaka, Japan. For more information about the complete line of Sharp business-to-business products, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J., 07495-1163

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SHARP Wins Commercial Integrator BEST Award for AQUOS BOARD™ Interactive Display Systems

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:11:00 CDT

MAHWAH, NJ, June 12, 2013 - Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, has earned a Commercial Integrator BEST award in the Interactive/Video Whiteboards category for the company’s AQUOS BOARD interactive display systems. A panel of editors from Commercial Integrator, a publication dedicated to addressing the business needs of professional integrators, chose the winners and made the announcement at InfoComm 2013.

Available in 60, 70, and 80-inch screen class sizes, the AQUOS BOARD interactive display systems boast bright, brilliant color images for greater communication power and high impact signage. The boards’ versatility and collaborative technology are ideal for enhancing business meetings, teleconferences, and presentations; as well as training and classroom instruction.

“At Sharp, we’re dedicated to making our customers’ lives easier. The AQUOS BOARD interactive display systems can seamlessly augment communication in a variety of settings, by enhancing easy, intuitive, collaboration or ensuring messages and images are displayed the most impactful and interactive way possible,” said Mike Marusic, Senior Vice President, Business Solutions Group. “We are thrilled that this series has been recognized for these industry-leading capabilities and technology.”

Sharp’s AQUOS BOARD interactive display systems integrate a highly accurate touch screen with a large format, Full HD LED Display to provide a powerful, but easy-to-use platform to help users better communicate, collaborate and disseminate information. Using open standards, these products seamlessly integrate into the customer’s existing infrastructure, thereby reducing implementation cost and driving adoption rate.

Sharp is displaying the award-winning AQUOS BOARD interactive display systems at this year’s InfoComm show, along with other leading technology, including the company’s ultra-high resolution IGZO technology. Sharp will also show its energy efficient and ultra-slim new PN-U series, which is fully compatible with Sharp’s digital signage software, as well as its 90-inch class PN-R series – the world’s largest professional grade LED.

About Commercial Integrator:

Commercial Integrator (CI) is the first publication dedicated to addressing the business needs of professional integrators who serve the small and midsize business (SMB) market. Beyond products and installations, Commercial Integrator tackles operational topics like job-estimating, project-bidding and big-picture market forecasting and more. So, whether you design, sell, service, or install… work on offices, churches, hospitals, schools or restaurants, Commercial Integrator is the dedicated resource to identify and pursue new market opportunities and grow your business. Commercial Integrator is the only trade magazine that covers the gamut of electronic systems including: Bars & Restaurants, Corporate, Education, Entertainment, Hospitality, Retail and Worship.

About Sharp Electronics Corporation

Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation. Sharp is a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar energy solutions, LED lighting, and mobile communication and information tools.

Sharp is the #1 brand in 60" + Large-Format Commercial Displays through B2B Sales Channels*. Sharp's professional and commercial displays are specially engineered for business applications and are offered in a wide range of sizes. From high-impact displays for digital signage, to our award-winning ultra-thin bezel video walls, to the innovative AQUOS BOARD™ interactive display systems, Sharp products help you communicate, collaborate, and disseminate information brilliantly.

*According to NPD Display Search Monthly US Sell-Through Database for Large-Format Commercial Displays Report, April 2013.

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SHARP DEMONSTRATES BREAKTHROUGHS IN PRO AV TECHNOLOGY AT INFOCOMM 2013

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:29:00 CDT

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MAHWAH, NJ, June 11, 201 – Leading the Pro AV industry with the largest professional grade displays and focusing on ultra-high definition resolution and energy efficient LED backlighting, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, is bringing its portfolio of products to InfoComm 2013. Whether it's a larger-than-life 90-inch class monitor, an ultra high definition IGZO display, or a Sharp AQUOS BOARD™ Interactive Display System that can communicate wirelessly with iOS and Android tablets, Sharp offers revolutionary Professional Display products that can enhance every experience. Attendees will encounter these products and others, seamlessly integrated into various real-world scenarios, in booth #3301.

"Business customers today are looking for improved ways to display information and communicate more seamlessly. Whether they want to display images in real-life size for a retail setting, showcase graphics in high definition clarity for post-production editing, or ensure seamless meeting collaboration, Sharp's state-of-the-art professional-grade products can offer a variety of solutions," said Mike Marusic, Senior VP, Business Solutions Group. "Whatever a user's vision or need is for their business, the integration of our technology can help create endless possibilities for our customers."

Some of the key product families Sharp will be demonstrating in vertical markets include:

The Ultimate in Ultra HD

Sharp's PN-K321 LED 31.5-inch diagonal monitor utilizes the company's IGZO technology to provide extraordinary ultra-high definition and energy efficiency. By offering four-times the pixel resolution of conventional 1080P, it provides unprecedented picture clarity, making it ideal for tasks where detailed precision is mandatory. The world's thinnest ultra-high definition monitor in its class, it is just 35 mm at its thickest point, and is easy to connect.

Also on display will be the PN-K322B UHD 10 point-multi-touch IGZO model. This 32-inch class touch-screen version boasts the same resolution, LED backlighting and thin frame, but adds an integrated, highly accurate, 10-point multi-touch overlay. This makes it an ideal interactive product for galleries and museums, where visuals must be depicted with as much clarity as possible, while the touch capability allows visitors to interact with the content.

World's Largest Professional Display

Sharp continues to lead the large-size panel industry with its 90-inch class PN-R903 – the world's largest professional-grade LED Display. With its breathtaking size, the PN-R903 is favored for a variety of applications where bigger is better. Users often take advantage of its ability to display images in real-life size, particularly when mounted vertically – offering benefits to many retail environments.

Displayed for the first time at InfoComm 2013 will be the new 60-inch class and 70-inch (69.5" diagonal) class PN-R models. Like the 90-inch class, these displays boast high brightness, 700 candelas and LED backlighting. The 60-inch and 70-inch class have a slim, sleek design and are lightweight for fast and easy installation

Energy Efficiency and Slim Design

Sharp's upcoming PN-U display series will be unveiled for the first time at the show. This series stands out for its slim design, LED backlighting, and full complement of input choices, including an easy-to use DisplayPort connector for fast computer integration. The addition of LED backlighting, which replaces CCFL technology, makes this series significantly more energy efficient. Its light weight makes it easy to hang, but solid construction ensures that it shares the durability and reliability of existing Sharp products. The series, fully compatible with Sharp Digital Signage Software, features 55-inch class, 47-inch class and 42-inch class models, all of which will be available this fall.

Making Collaboration Seamless

Sharp's AQUOS BOARD™ Interactive Display System is ideal in office and education environments with its collaborative and open standards properties, including its ability to wirelessly collaborate with both iOS and Andriod tablets. The AQUOS BOARD will also be demonstrated highlighting real-world use in interactive signage applications.

All resellers, contractors, integrators and consultants attending InfoComm 2013 are encouraged to visit the booth to register for Sharp's Pro AV Certified Reseller Program. Program benefits include the freedom to purchase from any authorized Sharp Pro AV distributor, consolidated purchase recognition, lead generation program and dealer locator database. Visit the Certified Reseller Program website to learn more.

About Sharp Electronics Corporation

Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation. Sharp is a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar energy solutions, LED lighting, and mobile communication and information tools.

Sharp is the #1 brand in 60" + Large-Format Commercial Displays through B2B Sales Channels*. Sharp's professional and commercial displays are specially engineered for business applications and are offered in a wide range of sizes. From high-impact displays for digital signage, to our award-winning ultra-thin bezel video walls, to the innovative AQUOS BOARD™ interactive display systems, Sharp products help you communicate, collaborate, and disseminate information brilliantly.

*According to NPD Display Search Monthly US Sell-Through Database for Large-Format Commercial Displays Report, April 2013.

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Intel® Solid-State Drive Data Center S3500 Series Gives Cloud Computing Major Boost

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:00:20 CDT

NEWS HIGHLIGHTSIntel® Solid-State Drive Data Center S3500 Series delivers next-generation performance to meet the growing storage needs of cloud computing.Deployment of Intel® SSDs in data centers increases multicore CPU utilization, reduces rack space, lowers power consumption and improves total cost of ownership.Based on Intel's industry-leading 20nm NAND flash memory, the new SSD offers fast, consistent performance and stress-free protection in a cost- and power-efficient design. Intel® Solid-State Drive Data Center S3500 SeriesCLOUD COMPUTING EXPO, New York, June 11, 2013 -- Intel Corporation today announced the Intel® Solid-State Drive DC S3500 Series, its latest solid-state drive (SSD) for data centers and cloud computing. Designed for read-intensive applications such as Web hosting, cloud computing and data center virtualization, the Intel DC S3500 Series is an ideal replacement for traditional hard disk drives (HDD), allowing data centers to save significant costs by moving toward an all-SSD storage model.Intel SSDs, including the Intel SSD DC S3500 Series, enable transformational improvements in cloud infrastructure, fostering new and enriching Web experiences. End customers experience quicker Web page loads and improved response times as a result of dramatically improved data access times and reduced latency. IT managers and cloud developers are rewarded with improved total cost of ownership as a result of reduced power consumption, more consistent performance and smaller space requirements. More than half of U.S. businesses now employ cloud computing applications, and IDC predicts that worldwide spending on cloud services will reach $44.2 billion this year1. Data centers powering these cloud applications need to quickly, efficiently and reliably scale to handle the tremendous growth of connected users and data traffic."The Intel SSD DC S3500 Series breaks through barriers – like the need for high throughput/low latency storage with a low total cost of ownership – to deliver the storage solution that meets the needs of the cloud, and its demand for storage, which has exploded in recent years," said Rob Crooke, Intel corporate vice president and general manager for the Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group. "Intel's data center family of SSDs helps make cloud computing faster and more reliable, enabling more transactions and richer experiences."In cloud computing and data center environments, fast and consistent performance, reduced power consumption, high multicore CPU utilization and stress-free data protection are important requirements. The Intel SSD DC S3500 Series offers enterprise IT and data center managers storage options that deliver increased IO performance, reliability and a lower total cost of ownership over traditional HDDs, ideal for cloud applications."Intel SSDs have enabled our chip designers to gain up to 27 percent performance throughput in our massive design distributed computing environment," said Kim Stevenson, chief information officer at Intel. "In fact, we are increasing our deployment of Intel SSDs in our data centers from 10,000 units to 40,000 by the end of this year to enable our global design team to help bring products to market faster."By combining 20nm Intel® NAND Flash Memory technology with SATA 6 Gb/s interface support, the Intel SSD DC S3500 Series delivers sequential read speeds of up to 500 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 450 MB/s and a tight distribution of input/outputs per second with low maximum latencies. Random read performance can go up to 75,000 input-output operations per second.The Intel SSD DC S3500 Series also includes data protection features to address IT and data center professional's concerns of data loss. Built-in capacitors provide a short period of backup power to the drive allowing it to finish operations in the event of power loss. The drives also use 256-bit AES encryption for data protection.The new SSDs will be offered in capacities ranging from 80 gigabyte (GB) to 800GB and both 2.5 and 1.8 inch form factors. Available through Intel distributors and resellers, the Intel DC S3500 Series is offered at the suggested channel price of $115 for a 1.8-inch 80GB drive and $979 for a 2.5-inch 800GB drive. It is also accompanied by a 5-year warranty.The new DC S3550 Series, as well as a previously released data center family (Intel SSD DC S3700 Series and 910 Series), are being showcased in Intel's booth (#519) at the Cloud Computing Expo. The event runs from June 10-13 at Jacob K. Javits Center in New York.More information on Intel SSDs can be found at www.intel.com/go/ssd or by accessing the multimedia press kit at www.intel.com/newsroom/ssd. Follow Intel SSDs on Twitter: @intelssd, or communities.intel.com. About IntelIntel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.1 "Neovise Report, Public, Private and Hybrid Clouds – When, Why and How They are Really Used."

Rapid Increase in Data Consumption by Mobile Devices Drives the Global Embedded Multimedia Card (eMMC) Market

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:30:00 CDT

Capable of providing ultra-fast memory, Embedded Multimedia Cards

(eMMCs) are rapidly being deployed in mobile computing devices like

Android based tablets, smartphones, digital book readers, digital

cameras, navigation devices and portable terminals, among others.

Developments in embedded system technologies have been largely

instrumental in enabling the eMMC memory architecture to be directly

mounted onto the circuit board. Global market for eMMC is projected to

reach 927.1 million units by 2018, driven by the spiraling sales of

mobile devices and increasing data consumption. Growth will also be led

by technology benefits like efficient management and optimization of

memory and lower costs compared to conventional NAND flash memory.

Intel Readies 'Bay Trail' for Holiday 2013 Tablets and 2-in-1 Devices

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:45:39 CDT

Highlights Next-Generation 22nm Intel® Atom™ Processor Products Aimed at Tablets and Smartphones, and Demonstrates Global 4G LTE SolutionNEWS HIGHLIGHTSNext-generation 22nm Intel® Atom™ processor-based SoC for tablets based on Silvermont microarchitecture to include quad core processing, Gen 7 graphics, support for DX11, full HD, Intel® Burst Technology 2.0, hardware-based security features, 2x CPU improvement and 3x graphics improvement1 and support for Windows* and Android*.Highlights recent momentum around the Intel® Atom™ processor Z2580 with the Lenovo* K900 and ASUS* Fonepad Note FHD6 and ASUS* MeMO Pad FHD 10 announcements.New Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 10.1-inch, equipped with Intel's 3G and 4G LTE solutions, and powered by the Intel® Atom™ processor-based SoC ("Clover Trail+") platform for Android* tablets.Demonstrates Intel® XMM 7160 multimode 4G LTE solution, now in final interoperability testing (IOT) with Tier 1 service providers across North America, Europe and Asia. COMPUTEX, Taipei, Taiwan, June 5, 2013 – At an industry event in Taipei today, Hermann Eul, general manager of Intel's Mobile and Communications Group, unveiled new details about the company's forthcoming Intel® Atom™ processor-based SoC for tablets ("Bay Trail-T") due in market for holiday this year.Based on the new Silvermont microarchitecture, the next generation 22nm Intel technology for tablets and ultra-mobile devices will enable sleek designs with 8 or more hours of battery life2 and weeks of standby, as well as support Android* and Windows 8.1*.Eul also spoke to recent momentum and announcements around the smartphone business and demonstrated the Intel® XMM 7160 multimode 4G LTE solution, now in final interoperability testing (IOT) with Tier 1 service providers across North America, Europe and Asia."The mobile category is undergoing a tremendous amount of innovation and constant change," said Eul. "As we look at growing it, we continue to invest in and accelerate our efforts across all aspects of mobility with a focus on smartphones, tablets and wireless communications. Intel's unique assets will enable more compelling and differentiated products and experiences, while at the same time helping to shape and lead markets in the future."Next-Generation 22nm Intel® Atom™ Processor-based SoC for Tablets and 2-in-1s Building on the progress of the Intel® Atom™ processor Z2760, the new products will deliver efficient, quad core processing that doubles the performance over the previous generation, according to Eul.The next-generation Intel Atom processor-based SoC for tablets ("Bay Trail") provides the best balance of performance, features and battery life, he added. Taking full advantage of the broad spectrum of capabilities enabled by Intel's design, microarchitecture, 22nm tri-gate transistor technology, and leading-edge manufacturing, Intel can quickly scale up and down in performance and power efficiency to address various market and product needs. With the new 22nm Silvermont architecture, Intel delivers industry-leading performance with fewer cores, allowing Intel platforms to bring to life incremental features and capabilities.Eul discussed Intel's focus on enabling a richer media and content experience by improving graphics performance. He then highlighted the tablet platform's new Gen 7 graphics that will offer more than three times the graphics capabilities1, with support for DX11 for expanded PC application and game support.The new Intel Atom processor-based platform comes equipped with hardware-based security with McAfee Live Safe. This digital life protection suite keeps online identity private, protects from phishing attacks and keeps data secure while protecting the devices.Intel's next-generation Atom processor for tablets will provide the benefits of both performance and productivity. Any task performed on a tablet or 2-in-1 device, from light photo editing to office productivity, becomes much faster and more interactive. People will see increased capability and richer content and will be able to play popular 3-D games on these sleek, battery-efficient devices than previously possible.Bay Trail also represents the first time Intel is offering its customers a mobile platform solution that is flexible with regard to operating system and the company will provide the same great Intel tablet performance and high-resolution graphics at cost savings to consumers.Enabling Mobile Devices with Intel Inside® Intel platform and enabling programs have been the foundation of OEM and ODM innovation for decades. Eul said the company is currently focused on work with leading ODMs and OEMs to speed time-to-market of leading-edge mobile devices based on Intel technology.Intel's platform and ecosystem enabling efforts will be focused initially on Intel Atom processor-based tablets running Android* and Windows*. The company is providing pre-qualified solutions with simplified building blocks to scale designs quickly for mature and emerging markets.Eul said that the Taiwanese ecosystem is vital to this effort and will bring speed, scale and exciting new innovation.Long-Term Evolution (4G LTE) Intel's strategy is to deliver leading low-power, global modem solutions that work across multiple bands, regions and devices.Intel's XMM 7160 is one of the world's smallest and lowest-power multimode-multiband LTE solutions. The modem supports 15 LTE bands simultaneously, and also includes a highly configurable RF architecture running real-time algorithms for envelope tracking and antenna tuning that enables cost-efficient multiband configurations, extended battery life and global LTE roaming in a single SKU.Eul demonstrated the solution by showcasing a Bay Trail-based tablet over an LTE network connection, and said that Intel will begin shipments of multimode data 4G LTE in the coming weeks following final IOT with Tier 1 service providers in North America, Europe and Asia.Intel® in Smartphones and Tablets Eul also highlighted recent momentum with the "Clover Trail+".Jerry Shen, ASUS CEO, joined Eul on stage to showcase two innovative Intel-based devices -- the ASUS Fonepad* Note FHD 6 and the ASUS MeMO Pad* FHD 10.The ASUS Fonepad Note FHD 6 features the Intel Atom processor Z2560. It has a display brightness rating of 450 nits so it can be used outdoors under bright sunshine, while twin speakers with ASUS SonicMaster* technology guarantees optimized high definition audio. In addition, the bundled stylus enables quick, accurate input on ASUS-exclusive note-taking apps.The ASUS MeMO Pad FHD 10 also features the Intel Atom processor Z2560 1.6GHzand a 1920 x 1200 Full HD IPS display for vivid visuals with 178-degree wide viewing angles. It features stereo speakers with SonicMaster audio technology, a 10-inch screen ideal for entertainment, 1080p video playback and handheld gaming.The ASUS MeMO Pad FHD 10 includes Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology for improved graphics performance and increased energy efficiency. The slim design has a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera and a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus for impressive photos. It is just 9.5mm thick and 580g light, and its lithium polymer battery lasts for up to 10 hours.Intel announced that the new Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 10.1-inch is powered by the Intel® Atom™ processor Z2560 ("Clover Trail+"). Additionally, the new Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 10.1-inch tablet will come equipped with Intel's XMM 6262 3G modem solution or Intel's XMM 7160 4G LTE solution.Lenovo* recently announced the general availability of the Lenovo K900 smartphone with Intel Inside. The handset, based on the Intel Atom processor Z2580 phone chip, is now available in China and very shortly in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. Additional markets will be announced in the near future. The Lenovo K900 combines powerful performance with elegant design and user-friendly capabilities such as an advanced camera and rich, immersive HD graphics.Building on this, ZTE also disclosed the ZTE Grand X2 IN smartphone with Intel Inside® and the ZTE GEEK. Featuring the Intel Atom processor Z2580, the smartphones are scheduled to be available in Europe and then China in the second half of this year.Looking forward, Eul highlighted Intel's next Atom processor-based SoC for smartphones, codenamed "Merrifield." Taking advantage of the new, versatile 22nm Silvermont microarchitecture, Merrifield will enable a performance increase of greater than 50 percent and will also increase battery life over current-generation "Clover Trail+" product offerings. The platform also brings support for contextual awareness and personal services via an integrated sensor hub, and increased data, device and privacy protection. View the Multimedia Press Kit(includes the full story with high resolution photos, videos, quotes, fact sheets, and more) About IntelIntel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.Intel, Atom, Core and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.1Compared to the Intel Atom Processor Z2760 Platform2Based on a 30W Hour battery on 19x10 resolution on 10.1” display. Higher resolution will require larger battery. Active use measured as 1080/30 fps local video playback. Battery life may differ based on SKU and SoC performance.

4th Generation Intel® Core™ Ushers New Wave of 2-in-1 Devices

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:03:59 CDT

New Family of Processors Combines Exceptionally Low Power Consumption with Stunning PerformanceNEWS HIGHLIGHTSFirst system-on-a-chip for PCs, enabling new form factors and 2-in-1 designs.4th generation Intel® Core™ processors enable 50 percent improvement in battery life, biggest gain in company history.4th generation Intel® Core™ with Intel® Iris™ graphics delivers up to double the graphics performance over the previous generation. SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 4, 2013 – Intel Corporation today introduced the 4th generation Intel® Core™ processor family, reinventing personal computing as people know it today. 4th generation Intel Core delivers optimized experiences personalized for end-users' specific needs, packing extraordinary battery life capability, breakthrough graphics and new usages in devices such as 2-in-1s, tablets, robust enthusiast and portable all-in-one systems and secure and manageable business device with Intel® vPro™.The new Intel Core processors provide incredibly responsive, secure and powerful performance for consumers to create and consume content wherever their mobile lifestyles take them. The first chip ever built from the ground up for the Ultrabook™ and the most significant roadmap change since Intel® Centrino® technology, 4th generation Intel Core processors combine stunning PC performance with tablet-like mobility, accelerating a broad new category of 2-in-1 devices. With power levels as low as 6 watts in scenario design power, Intel is enabling thinner, lighter, cooler, quieter and fanless designs. New Intel Core processors also power designs such as all-in-one PCs with great battery life, bringing portability to the growing category. The highest-performing processor family, 4th generation Intel Core processors are capable of delivering up to 15 percent better performance than the previous generation."4th generation Intel Core processors offer the most significant gain in battery life enabling ever achieved by Intel, up to double the graphics and significant CPU performance improvements that are delivering exciting new consumer experiences," said Kirk Skaugen, Intel senior vice president and PC Client Group general manager. "Today's announcement accelerates a new category of 2-in-1 computing devices delivering the best of a notebook and a tablet in amazing new form factors. This year is the perfect time for consumers to refresh their old tablet or PC with these new 2-in-1 devices."Consumer and business systems based on quad-core versions of 4th generation Intel Core processors are now available. Summer availability is planned for 2-in-1s Ultrabooks, portable all-in-ones and traditional laptops and desktops. New mobile business products with 4th generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ will be available later this year. Pricing for the new Intel Core processors can be found on www.intc.com.Low Power + Stunning Performance + Eye-Popping GraphicsDelivering Intel's largest generation-over-generation gain in battery life enablement in company history, 4th generation Intel Core processors can bring an 50 percent improvement in battery life over the previous generation in active workloads when watching movies or surfing the Internet, and two to three times improvement in standby battery life. For some systems coming to market this year, over 9 hours of active use battery life or 10 to 13 days of standby with fresh data on a single charge is expected.To achieve this breakthrough, Intel exceeded its expectations on power reduction at the CPU level to as low as 6 watts and also worked across the system for power optimization. These improvements range from System-on-a-Chip (SoC) and platform level technologies to Intel's leading-edge 22nm process technology. Active power is improved as is idle power by architecting new ultra low-power processor states where the CPU consumes a fraction of the power compared to previous idle states.The 4th generation Intel Core processors also bring the highest performance currently available in mainstream computing with the additional benefit of superior graphics support. People will be able to experience every day computing approximately two times faster; systems can wake up approximately eight times faster and users will have the ability to edit and share HD video about 20 times faster; than a similar 4-year-old computer.Intel expanded its range of Intel graphics in the highly integrated SoC to deliver even more stunning visuals in thinner and lighter devices. Intel® Iris™ graphics, available on select SKUs of the 4th generation Intel® Core™ processor family, delivers up to double the 3-D performance over today's fastest mobile Intel HD Graphics solutions. Intel Iris graphics bring next-generation mobile computing devices to life with a built-in, visual experience – no extra graphics card required.New Computing Experiences, More Peace of Mind for New Intel Core-Powered UltrabookThe 4th generation Intel Core processor also enables a number of new computing interactions to enhance the overall user experience. 4th generation Intel Core – completely redesigned from the ground up specifically for the Ultrabook – represents a seismic shift in the compute landscape. New Intel Core raises the bar for Ultrabooks and realizes the vision Intel outlined 2 years ago to combine best-in-class performance, impressive responsiveness and battery life and built-in security in thin and elegant mobile designs. All new Ultrabooks will be touch-enabled and have Intel Wireless Display capability built in to bring natural touch and motion interactivity and speed mode for low-latency gaming on the big screen. Ultrabooks will also be hardware-ready for voice command and control, giving the user flexibility to choose the most natural and intuitive way of handling the task at hand. Ultrabooks will wake in less than 3 seconds from deep sleep and in some cases much faster, offering the nearly "instant-on" experience that people want. Ultrabooks will pull email, social media and other updates while in a low-power mode, meaning less waiting for fresh data upon waking.Ultrabooks are also equipped with built in security capabilities including Intel Identity Protection Technology (Intel IPT) and Intel Anti-Theft Technology (Intel AT) for more computing protection. Websites partnered with Intel IPT help protect log-in information, keeping identities safe based on hardware authentication. Intel Anti-Theft Technology helps protect Ultrabooks by automatically disabling it if lost or stolen. The recently introduced McAfee LiveSafe service brings the deepest protections available by taking advantage of technology in new Intel Core processors and Intel IPT and Intel AT.Built for the Enterprise: Business, Workstation and Intelligent SystemsTo ensure the best business computing experience for both IT staff and end users, embedded features in 4th generation Intel Core vPro processors further strengthen security and increase business productivity. Available today in select business desktops, all-in-one PCs, ultra-small form factor and mobile workstation devices with future availability later this year for Ultrabook, tablet and business laptop devices, Intel Core vPro offers superior performance for secure, productive and collaborative experiences allowing end users and IT to compute with confidence.The 4th generation Intel® Core™ processor family is also ideal for the design of high-performance, low-power intelligent systems for retail, industrial, media servers, medical and digital surveillance environments. The improved 3-D graphics and media performance deliver outstanding HD media playback for highly visual retail and digital signage applications, while new Intel AVX 2.0 instructions enable faster calculations for the rapid collection and interpretation of sound waves in an ultrasound machine. (Additional information on the 4th generation Intel Core processor family for intelligent systems is available in the news fact sheet.)It is estimated that by 2016 all TV, video-on-demand and Internet video combined may compose up to 86 percent of global consumer traffic1. Such growth requires innovation in processing technologies to help content providers deliver faster, better-quality video to consumers while at the same time radically optimizing their cloud infrastructure to serve billions of connected devices. Introduced today, the Intel® Xeon® processors E3-1200 v3 product family comes equipped with graphics featuring hardware accelerated media encode and decode technologies that allows all media and video content providers to deliver up to 4.6 times2 more videos to customers and decrease their total cost of ownership up to 64 percent2 versus traditional servers equipped with discrete graphics used today. The new microarchitecture and leading process technology also allow the lowest-power Intel® Xeon® processor ever at 13W TDP aimed at microservers and communication infrastructure. Up to 38 percent improvement in graphics performance and up to 18 percent better energy-efficient performance versus the previous generation also provide an opportunity for upgrading workstations, entry-level servers and storage solutions. (More information about new Intel® Xeon processors E3-1200 v3 product family is available in the news fact sheet.)"B-roll featuring three lead Intel engineers on the making of 4th generation Intel Core and supporting images are available at www.intel.synapticdigital.com." View the Multimedia Press Kit(includes the full story with high resolution photos, videos, quotes, fact sheets, and more) About IntelIntel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.Intel, Intel Atom, Intel Core, Intel Xeon, Centrino, vPro, Ultrabook, Iris and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.1 Source: Cisco Visual Networking Index Forecast and Methodology, 2011-20162 Results, which are provided for informational purposes only, were estimated as of March 2013 by Intel based on a comparison of performance (number of 1080p 30fps HD concurrent transcode per GPU) and related results utilizing Intel’s product data and data published by nVidia* Kepler*. Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Intel does not control or audit the design or implementation of third party data referenced in this document. Intel encourages all of its customers to visit the websites of the referenced third parties or other sources to confirm whether the referenced data is accurate and reflects performance of systems available for purchase.Software and workloads used in performance tests may have been optimized for performance only on Intel microprocessors. Performance tests, such as SYSmark and MobileMark, are measured using specific computer systems, components, software, operations and functions. Any change to any of those factors may cause the results to vary. You should consult other information and performance tests to assist you in fully evaluating your contemplated purchases, including the performance of that product when combined with other products.

Innovation, Reinvention on Intel® Architecture Fuel Wave of 2-in-1 Devices, New Mobile Computing Experiences

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:01:11 CDT

NEWS HIGHLIGHTSIntel introduced 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors that serve as foundation to wave of new 2-in-1s that combine stunning PC performance with tablet-like mobility in one device and deliver on Ultrabook™ vision.New Intel Core processors deliver biggest power savings in company history, enabling over 9 hours of battery life1 with stunning performance and two times the graphics capability versus the previous generation2.Intel demonstrated for the first time its next-generation 22nm quad-core Intel® Atom™ SoC for tablets in conjunction with its forthcoming 4G LTE multimode data solution.Showed first smartphone reference design platform based on next-generation 22nm Intel Atom SoC for smartphones. COMPUTEX, Taipei, Taiwan, June 4, 2013 – Ushering in a wave of new Ultrabook™ andemerging 2-in-1 devices that deliver a PC when you need it and a tablet when you want it, Intel Corporation today introduced its ground-breaking 4th generation Intel® Core™ Processor family.Speaking at Computex Taipei 2013, Executive Vice President Tom Kilroy said Intel has more than 50 different 2-in-1 designs in the pipeline across a range of price points, including premium Ultrabook 2-in-1s powered by the new Intel Core processors, and other designs powered by forthcoming processors based on the company's 22nm Silvermont microarchitecture."Today we deliver on the vision set forth 2 years ago to reinvent the laptop with the introduction of our 4th generation Intel Core processors that were designed from the ground up for the Ultrabook and serve as the foundation for a new era of 2-in-1 computing," said Kilroy. "We made one of the most seismic changes to our roadmap ever to build these new Core processors that deliver the stunning performance of the PC and the mobility of a tablet in one device. The new processors power the most exciting 2-in-1 designs to-date."Kilroy also highlighted momentum in ultra-mobility, pointing to Intel's next-generation 22nm quad-core and most powerful Intel® Atom™ system-on-chip (SoC; codenamed "Bay Trail-T") yet for tablets coming this holiday, the company's forthcoming 4G LTE multimode solution and its next-generation 22nm Atom SoC (codenamed "Merrifield") for smartphones."With the new Intel Core processors introduced today, our next-generation Atom SoC for tablets and other 22nm products coming soon, the advances in Intel® architecture are accelerating the pace of innovation, enabling new experiences and powering some of the best mobile devices coming to market this year," said Kilroy.New Intel Core Processors Foundational to 2-in-1 Computing, New ExperiencesDesigned first and foremost with the Ultrabook in mind and based on the company's flagship 22nm Haswell microarchitecture, the 4th generation Intel Core processors deliver a 50 percent increase in battery life in active workloads over the previous generation1. This is the largest generation-over-generation gain in the company's history, equating to over 9 hours of battery life in active workloads1 for some Ultrabooks based on the new processors.Intel's newest Core processors are the first SoCs for PCs with stunning performance, and power a variety of innovative devices, including Ultrabook, 2-in-1 and portable all-in-one designs. Systems based on the quad-core version of the new Core processors are available now, with additional versions available in the coming months.The 4th generation Intel Core processors also have built-in graphics that deliver discrete-level performance, or up to 2 times the performance of Intel's prior generation2. Offered on select versions of the new Intel Core processors, Intel® Iris™ graphics bring the Ultrabook and other mobile PCs to life with built-in, eye-popping visual experiences.Select Ultrabooks powered by 4th generation Intel Core processors will deliver the Intel performance people expect combined with the mobility and responsiveness of a tablet, making them the premium, ultra-versatile 2-in-1 devices. With touch capability and a keyboard, the system adapts to the user and also offers full application compatibility. People can lean forward to work and lean back to relax using just one device.Kilroy also showcased progress in bringing human-like senses to 2-in-1 and other Intel-based devices through the addition of touch, voice and facial recognition and other technologies. Called perceptual computing, these technologies take advantage of Intel processing power to make interaction with devices natural, intuitive and immersive.He demonstrated immersive, short-range gesture and voice-based interaction by giving new Intel Core-based Ultrabook 2-in-1 devices "eyes" with the Creative Senz3D* peripheral camera, noting general availability for the camera starting next quarter. Looking to the future, he said Intel is working on an integrated solution to build 3-D depth camera technology directly into future Intel-based devices targeted for the second half of 2014.Accelerating Fast: Tablets, Smartphones and LTEIntel's 22nm low-power, high-performance Silvermont microarchitecture is enabling the company to accelerate and significantly enhance its tablet and smartphone offerings.For tablets on shelves for holiday 2013, Intel's next-generation, 22nm quad-core Atom SoC ("Bay Trail-T") will deliver superior graphics and more than two times the CPU performance of the current generation. It will also enable sleek designs with 8 or more hours3 of battery life and weeks of standby, as well as support Android* and Windows 8.1*.For the first time, Kilroy demonstrated Intel's 4G LTE multimode solution in conjunction with the next-generation 22nm quad-core Atom SoC for tablets. The Intel® XMM 7160 is one of the world's smallest4and lowest-power multimode-multiband LTE solutions and will support global LTE roaming in a single SKU.With a number of phones with Intel silicon inside having shipped across more than 30 countries, Kilroy previewed what's coming. He showed for the first time a smartphone reference design platform based on "Merrifield," Intel's next-generation 22nm Intel Atom SoC for smartphones that will deliver increased performance and battery life. The platform includes an integrated sensor hub for personalized services, as well as capabilities for data, device and privacy protection. View the Multimedia Press Kit(includes the full story with high resolution photos, videos, quotes, fact sheets, and more) About IntelIntel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.Intel, Intel Atom, Intel Core, Ultrabook and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.1 Measured on OEM system using battery life during local offline video playback of a 1080p MP4 in landscape mode. Measured on OEM System using MobileMark* 2012. For more information, see www.bapco.com.2 As measured by 3DMark11*, an industry standard benchmark from Futuremark*3 Based on a 30W Hour battery on 19x10 resolution on 10.1” display. Higher resolution will require larger battery. Active use measured as 1080/30 fps local video playback. Battery life may differ based on SKU and SoC performance.4 Compared with competitive solutions shipping in market today and projections of forthcoming solutions.

Get A Complimentary Technical Book from Intel!

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:06:16 CDT

Get A Complimentary Technical Book from Intel!

Hello all,

My name is Mary Taylor and I am the one who submits these RSS article feeds for you. We need some Amazon book reviews done for some older Intel Press technical books and I am hoping our wonderful readers can help. These are older books but if you're interested in obtaining a copy for free and willing to do an Amazon review on it, please email me at maryx dot A dot taylor at intel.com. Here are the books we need reviews on:

Harnessing the UEFI Shell, Moving the Platform Beyond DOS

Optimizing Applications for Multi-Core Processors, Using the Intel® Integrated Performance Primitives, Second Edition

Multi-Core Programming: Increasing Performance through Software Multithreading

VTune Performance Analyzer Essentials

Change-Based Test Management

Programming with Intel Wireless MMX Technology: A Developer's Guide to Mobile Multimedia Applications

UPnP Design by Example: A Software Developer's Guide to Universal Plug and Play

Programming with Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology

Itanium Architecture for Software Developers

Scientific Computing on Itanium-Based Systems

Programming Itanium-based Systems: Developing High Performance Applications for Intel's New Architecture

Weaving High Performance Multiprocessor Fabric: Architectural Insights to the Intel QuickPath Interconnect

Mastering High Performance Multiprocessor Signaling - Electrical Design with the Intel(R) QuickPath Interconnect

Building the Power Efficient PC: A Developer's Guide to ACPI Power Management

Serial ATA Storage Architecture and Applications: Designing High-Performance, Cost-Effective I/O Solutions

PCI Express* Electrical Interconnect Design - Practical Solutions for Board-level Integration and Validation

Introduction to PCI Express: A Hardware and Software Developer's Guide

Virtual Interface Architecture

InfiniBand Architecture: Development and Deployment: A Strategic Guide to Server I/O Solutions

Intel Internet Exchange Architecture and Applications: A Practical Guide to Intel's Network Processors

IXP1200 Programming - Really need a review on this!

Vision for Platform Autonomy - Robust Frameworks for Systems

Designing High-Speed Interconnect Circuits: An Introduction for Signal Integrity Engineers

Peer-to-Peer Computing: Technologies for Sharing and Collaborating on the Net - Really need a review here!

Applied Virtualization Technology: Usage Models for IT Professionals and Software Developers

Audio in the 21st Century - Really need a review on this!

Video in the 21st Century

Creating the Infrastructure for Cloud Computing: An Essential Handbook for IT Professionals

The Business Value of Virtual Service-Oriented Grids: Strategic Insights for Enterprise Decision Makers

Managing Information Technology for Business Value: Practical Strategies for IT and Business Managers

Active Platform Management Demystified: Unleashing the Power of Intel VPro (TM) Technology

Measuring the Business Value of Information Technology. Practical Strategies for IT and Business Managers

Service Oriented Architecture Demystified: A pragmatic approach to SOA for the IT executive - needs a review!

Managing IT Innovation for Business Value: Practical Strategies for IT and Business Managers - needs a review!

Securing Business Information: Strategies to Protect the Enterprise and Its Network

The Adaptive Enterprise: IT Infrastructure Strategies to Manage Change and Enable Growth

Enriching the Value Chain: Infrastructure Strategies Beyond the Enterprise

Building Operational Excellence: IT People and Process Best Practices

Email me at maryx dot A dot taylor at intel.com, and let me know the name of the book you would like and the address/phone of where you'd like the book shipped to. Thank you!

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LAURA BLACKMER JOINS SHARP ELECTRONICS AS SENIOR VP OF SALES FOR SHARP IMAGING AND INFORMATION COMPANY OF AMERICA (SIICA)

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:12:00 CDT

Mahwah, NJ - May 20, 2013 -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, announced today that Laura Blackmer will be joining SIICA as its new Senior Vice President, Sales. In this position, Ms. Blackmer will report directly to President Doug Albregts and will be primarily responsible for directing the strategic growth and profitability of Sharp's Business to Business (B2B) operations with respect to achieving the objectives of increasing sales, market share and maintaining high levels of profitability.

"We’re thrilled to have Laura join our team as the Senior VP of Sales," said Doug Albregts, President, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. "She brings a vast wealth of knowledge and expertise that will strengthen our efforts in becoming a best-in-class partner organization and further expand our relationships with both dealers and end customers."

Laura Blackmer comes to SIICA from Intermec, Incorporated where she spent more than three years as the company's Senior Director of North America Channel Sales. While at Intermec, she was responsible for all sales reported through each of the company's operational channels. Prior to that, Blackmer served as the Senior Vice President of Sales at Onforce, Incorporated, preceded by nearly two decades in sales and executive management at Hewlett-Packard Corporation. During her tenure at HP, she held the positions of Vice President, Sales, Commercial Channels; Director of Business and Segment Management, Solutions Partners Organization; Vice President, Small Medium Business, Customer Solutions Group, Americas; and Vice President, Commercial Channels, Imaging and Printing Group, Americas. Ms. Blackmer brings strong leadership and a proven track record for developing and executing successful operating plans across all channels and platforms.

"Sharp is a high-profile brand, globally recognized for its products and innovations, and I'm very excited for the opportunity to join the B2B organization," said Blackmer. "Sharp has a history of establishing high standards and attaining its objectives, so I look forward to the unique challenge of creating and executing strategies that further accelerate the brand in the market."

Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar energy solutions, LED lighting and mobile communication and information tools. Leading brands include AQUOS® Quattron™ LCD televisions and 3DTVs, SharpVision® projectors, Insight® Microwave Drawer® ovens, Notevision® multimedia projectors and Plasmacluster® air purifiers.

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