Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation

SPEC Updates PTDaemon Interface to Meet Evolving Industry Requirements

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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PTDaemon greatly simplifies power and temperature benchmarking with SPEC benchmarks, eliminating the need to understand and adapt to different power analyzer interface protocols and behaviors.

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  • PTDaemon greatly simplifies power and temperature benchmarking with SPEC benchmarks, eliminating the need to understand and adapt to different power analyzer interface protocols and behaviors.
  • PTDaemon provides a common TCP/IP-based interface that can be integrated into different benchmark harnesses.
  • “Given the increasing importance of energy efficiency, achieving a low carbon footprint, and the rapid evolution of cooling technologies, SPEC is focused on continually updating the PTDaemon interface to meet the latest industry requirements for accurate power measurements,” said Klaus-Dieter Lange, SPECpower Committee Chair.
  • The latest version of the PTDaemon Interface includes new support for the ZES LMG600 series of power analyzers.

SPEC Delivers Major Update to SPECaccel Benchmark Suite

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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GAINESVILLE, Va., Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC), the trusted global leader in computing benchmarks, today announced the availability of the SPECaccel 2023 benchmark suite , a major update to the SPEC ACCEL v1.4 benchmark.

Key Points: 
  • GAINESVILLE, Va., Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC), the trusted global leader in computing benchmarks, today announced the availability of the SPECaccel 2023 benchmark suite , a major update to the SPEC ACCEL v1.4 benchmark.
  • The SPECaccel 2023 benchmark suite measures the performance of key system components using computationally intensive parallel applications running under the OpenACC and OpenMP target offloading APIs.
  • “SPECaccel 2023 is a much anticipated suite for not only research but also for teaching purposes.
  • “The SPECaccel 2023 benchmark includes realistic workloads derived from scientific applications that can be run on any system to provide a reliable comparison of accelerator performance.”
    Included with the SPECaccel 2023 Benchmark Suite:
    Pre-compiled tools for Linux on a variety of architectures (x86_64, Power, ARM)
    Source code for the SPECaccel 2023 tools, for systems not covered by the pre-compiled tools
    The SPECaccel 2023 benchmark suite is available for immediate download from SPEC for $2,000.

The Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation Welcomes EEMBC as the New Embedded Group

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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GAINESVILLE, Va., Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC), the trusted global leader in computing benchmarks, today announced that EEMBC, the 25-year-old Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium, has become SPEC’s new Embedded Group (SPEC EG) .

Key Points: 
  • GAINESVILLE, Va., Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC), the trusted global leader in computing benchmarks, today announced that EEMBC, the 25-year-old Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium, has become SPEC’s new Embedded Group (SPEC EG) .
  • EEMBC gains access to workloads and harnesses developed across SPEC’s more than 20 committees, enabling faster and more efficient benchmark development.
  • Since 1997, EEMBC has developed clearly defined standards for measuring the performance and energy efficiency of embedded processor implementations, including today’s IoT edge nodes and next-generation advanced driver-assistance systems.
  • Multi-core Processor Performance , including CoreMark-Pro and AutoBench-2.0, which add parallelism and new workloads to the single-core versions.

Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A. Receives Outstanding Rating for Community Reinvestment Initiatives

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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The Bank received a rating of “Outstanding” for the Bank’s community reinvestment activities.

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  • The Bank received a rating of “Outstanding” for the Bank’s community reinvestment activities.
  • Both of the Firm’s national bank subsidiaries have achieved consistent “Outstanding” ratings based on the OCC’s review of community reinvestment activities.
  • “Morgan Stanley is very proud to have received, for the eighth time in a row, an “Outstanding” rating from the OCC for our community reinvestment work,” said Michael Pizzi, Head of U.S. Banks and Head of Technology.
  • Mike Mantle, Head of Community Development Finance at Morgan Stanley said, “Morgan Stanley continually looks for ways to make an impact in the communities we serve.

SPEC Releases SPECapc for Maya 2024 Benchmark, Adds SPEC Workload Development Kit

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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The SPECapc for Maya 2024 benchmark consists of 43 tests using 11 different models and animations. It includes eight different graphics tests in various modes and five different CPU tests. The graphics-oriented tests use six different Maya view settings -- Shaded, Shaded SSAO, wireframe on shading, wireframe on shaded SSAO, textured, and textured SSAO. Various tests measure both animation and 3D model rotation performance. Five CPU tests within the benchmark perform CPU ray tracing and evaluation caching in various modes.

Key Points: 
  • The new benchmark enables users to test the performance of systems running Autodesk Maya 2024, the latest version of the software.
  • The benchmark also includes the SPECapc for Maya 2024 Workload Development Kit (WDK) to support testing custom workloads.
  • The SPECapc for Maya 2024 benchmark consists of 43 tests using 11 different models and animations.
  • In addition to updating the benchmark for Maya 2024, the SPEC Application Performance Characterization Committee added the SPECapc for Maya 2024 WDK, a framework allowing users to run their own GPU-specific workloads using the same measurement and output techniques.

SPEC Delivers Major Update to SPECapc for PTC Creo 9 Performance Benchmark

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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The new version of the SPEC benchmark includes updated models to support Creo 9, new and updated CPU test cases, and updated GPU test cases.

Key Points: 
  • The new version of the SPEC benchmark includes updated models to support Creo 9, new and updated CPU test cases, and updated GPU test cases.
  • The SPECapc for Creo 9 benchmark provides eight workflows (three CPU and five GPU) that exercise all aspects of system performance when running Creo 9.
  • PTC and the SPEC Application Performance Characterization Committee collaborated to update and test the benchmark to make maximum use of the new functionality in Creo 9.
  • Updates implemented in the SPECapc for Creo 9 benchmark include:
    Updated models to support Creo 9, including a new submarine model and an updated world car model.

STANDARD INDUSTRIES APPOINTS BOB PATEL TO NEW POSITION OF PRESIDENT, STANDARD INDUSTRIES

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Industries, a privately held global industrial company operating in more than 80 countries with over 20,000 employees, today announced the appointment of Bob Patel, CEO of W. R. Grace & Co., to the newly created position of President, Standard Industries, reporting to co-CEOs David Millstone and David Winter. Standard also announced that veteran chemical industry executive Ed Sparks will succeed and report to Patel as CEO of Grace, effective immediately.

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  • Standard also announced that veteran chemical industry executive Ed Sparks will succeed and report to Patel as CEO of Grace, effective immediately.
  • Standard Building Solutions—which now comprises GAF, GAF Energy, BMI, Schiedel, SGI, and Siplast—is collectively the largest roofing and waterproofing company in the world.
  • In 2021, Standard launched Standard Performance Materials with the acquisition of Grace, a global leader in refining technologies and specialty chemicals.
  • Patel joined Standard Industries in January 2022 to lead Grace and help architect Standard's investment in the advanced materials space.

UL Solutions and CATL Join Forces to Advance Battery Energy Storage System and Electric Vehicle Battery Safety and Performance

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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CATL laboratory kicks off an initiative to achieve UL Solutions Witnessed Test Data Program status for UL 9540A, allowing the company to offer comprehensive battery energy storage system testing.

Key Points: 
  • CATL laboratory kicks off an initiative to achieve UL Solutions Witnessed Test Data Program status for UL 9540A, allowing the company to offer comprehensive battery energy storage system testing.
  • Pursuant to the MoU, UL Solutions is offering insight into the qualification of CATL's battery laboratory to become a UL Solutions Witnessed Test Data Program (WTDP) facility to test to UL 9540A, the Standard for Test Method for Evaluating Thermal Runaway Fire Propagation in Battery Energy Storage Systems.
  • As the first laboratory in China to launch the UL Solutions WTDP initiative for UL 9540A, CATL's energy storage system laboratory offers testing capabilities by UL Solutions through the WTDP designation.
  • "By cooperating with UL Solutions, we look forward to improving the scientificity and integrality of energy storage system safety testing, thus further enhancing our comprehensive testing and validation capabilities for energy storage systems," said LiBin Tan, vice president of CATL.

CATL and UL Solutions Join Forces to Advance Battery Safety and Performance

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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CATL laboratory kicks off initiative to achieve UL Solutions Witness Test Data Program status for UL 9540A, allowing the company to offer comprehensive battery energy storage system testing.

Key Points: 
  • CATL laboratory kicks off initiative to achieve UL Solutions Witness Test Data Program status for UL 9540A, allowing the company to offer comprehensive battery energy storage system testing.
  • As the key part of the agreement, CATL's battery laboratory will kick off the process to achieve UL Solutions witness test data program (WTDP) status to test to UL 9540A, the Standard for Test Method for Evaluating Thermal Runaway Fire Propagation in Battery Energy Storage Systems.
  • Once achieving WTDP designation by UL Solutions, CATL will be entitled to conduct WTDP tests at its test facilities under the supervision of UL Solutions personnel, thus improving the efficiency and shorten time to market for battery products certification and testing.
  • "We are excited about our collaboration with CATL and how we are joining together to advance battery energy story systems and EV batteries applications as well as their safety and performance potential."

CATL and UL Solutions Join Forces to Advance Battery Safety and Performance

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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CATL laboratory kicks off initiative to achieve UL Solutions Witness Test Data Program status for UL 9540A, allowing the company to offer comprehensive battery energy storage system testing.

Key Points: 
  • CATL laboratory kicks off initiative to achieve UL Solutions Witness Test Data Program status for UL 9540A, allowing the company to offer comprehensive battery energy storage system testing.
  • As the key part of the agreement, CATL's battery laboratory will kick off the process to achieve UL Solutions witness test data program (WTDP) status to test to UL 9540A, the Standard for Test Method for Evaluating Thermal Runaway Fire Propagation in Battery Energy Storage Systems.
  • Once achieving WTDP designation by UL Solutions, CATL will be entitled to conduct WTDP tests at its test facilities under the supervision of UL Solutions personnel, thus improving the efficiency and shorten time to market for battery products certification and testing.
  • "We are excited about our collaboration with CATL and how we are joining together to advance battery energy story systems and EV batteries applications as well as their safety and performance potential."