Fred Brooks

World's Largest Computing Society Honors 2022 Distinguished Members for Ground-Breaking Achievements and Longstanding Participation

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, has named 67 Distinguished Members for significant contributions. All of the 2022 inductees are longstanding ACM members and were selected by their peers for work that has spurred innovation, enhanced computer science education, and moved the field forward. 

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, has named 67Distinguished Members for significant contributions.
  • ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, has named 67 Distinguished Members for significant contributions.
  • "The ACM Distinguished Members program honors both accomplishment and commitment," said ACM President Yannis Ioannidis.
  • The ACM Distinguished Member program recognizes up to 10 percent of ACM worldwide membership based on professional experience and significant achievements in the computing field.

Tuxera to Showcase Fusion File Share SMB Server at SC22

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

HELSINKI, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tuxera will attend SC22, the international conference for supercomputing, in Dallas, Texas, from Nov. 13-18, to showcase Fusion File Share by Tuxera , the company's high-performance, scalable SMB server.

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  • HELSINKI, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tuxera will attend SC22, the international conference for supercomputing, in Dallas, Texas, from Nov. 13-18, to showcase Fusion File Share by Tuxera , the company's high-performance, scalable SMB server.
  • Fusion File Share is Tuxera's SMB implementation that provides users with the fastest and most reliable access to shared file resources.
  • Fusion File Share is built on the latest release of SMB, or server message block, Microsoft's client-server communications protocol.
  • Fusion File Share is a drop-in replacement for other SMB/CIFS servers and vastly outperforms the most widely used SMB server alternative.

Wiley Launches ‘Partner Solutions’ Division in Research to Support the Transition to Open Access Publishing

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Monday, October 17, 2022

In the run-up to the Frankfurt Book Fair, Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in research and education, today announced Wiley Partner Solutions , a new division within its Research business.

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  • In the run-up to the Frankfurt Book Fair, Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in research and education, today announced Wiley Partner Solutions , a new division within its Research business.
  • Wiley Partner Solutions serves associations, scientific publishers, societies and corporations as they transform their business strategies and publishing processes in the open research era.
  • Wiley Partner Solutions delivers a broad array of digital platforms, publishing solutions, and services to help partners scale, collaborate, and accelerate their publishing programs, while at the same time supporting the value chain of scholarly publishing.
  • Wiley Partner Solutions will operate separately from Wileys Research Publishing business and will be reported as Research Solutions or Research Partner Solutions in the Companys public filings and financial statements.

Be Part of History in the Design Automation Conference’s Diamond Anniversary Year

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Looking back, when DAC was formed, GM and IBM had just introduced the DAC-1 mainframe (Design Augmented by Computer).

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  • Looking back, when DAC was formed, GM and IBM had just introduced the DAC-1 mainframe (Design Augmented by Computer).
  • The Design Automation Conference (DAC) is recognized as the premier event for the design of electronic circuits and systems, and for electronic design automation (EDA) and silicon solutions.
  • A highlight of DAC is its exhibition and suite area with approximately 175 of the leading and emerging EDA, intellectual property (IP) design infrastructure and electronic design ecosystem providers.
  • Design Automation Conference acknowledges trademarks or registered trademarks of other organizations for their respective products and services.

Terminus Group Appoints Dr. Hua Xiansheng as CTO

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Beijing, China--(Newsfile Corp. - September 26, 2022) - Terminus Group, the global smart services and AIoT solutions provider, has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Hua Xiansheng (Aaron Hua) as the company's new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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  • Beijing, China--(Newsfile Corp. - September 26, 2022) - Terminus Group, the global smart services and AIoT solutions provider, has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Hua Xiansheng (Aaron Hua) as the company's new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • Before joining Terminus Group, Dr. Hua has appeared on the list of Innovators Under 35 by the MIT Technology Review.
  • Commenting on his appointment, Dr. Hua said: "I feel very honored to join Terminus to further develop the companys commercialization of innovative technology.
  • Welcoming Dr. Hua to the company, Victor AI, Founder and CEO of Terminus Group, said: "We are very happy to have such an insightful and acclaimed person, like Dr. Hua, joining us at Terminus Group.

GATC Health Appoints Medical AI Veteran Robert Keith Sorrentino, MD as Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GATC Health, a science and technology company revolutionizing drug discovery and disease prediction using artificial intelligence (AI), today announced Robert Keith Sorrentino, MD, as Chief Medical Officer.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GATC Health, a science and technology company revolutionizing drug discovery and disease prediction using artificial intelligence (AI), today announced Robert Keith Sorrentino, MD, as Chief Medical Officer.
  • GATC Health, a science and technology company utilizing AI for drug discovery, appoints Dr. Sorrentino as CMO
    Before joining GATC Health, Dr. Sorrentino previously founded and served as chief executive officer of AI for Healthcare Consultants, a consulting firm focused on serving novel technology companies that utilize AI and machine learning for clinical services and pharmaceutical development.
  • "Dr. Sorrentino has been a fundamental addition to the GATC Health team over the last several months as a consultant, and we are beyond thrilled to officially welcome him to the team as our Chief Medical Officer," said Jeff Moses, President of GATC Health.
  • "The innovative AI technology, dedicated leadership and sheer potential of GATC Health is unrivaled in this space," said Dr. Sorrentino.

The 2022 Tapia Conference to Offer Three Days of Knowledge Sharing and Networking for Underrepresented Communities in Computing

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Friday, August 19, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Students and professionals in computing and IT can now register for one of the most diverse tech conferences in the country: The 2022 Tapia Conference (CMD-IT/ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference). It is the premier venue to acknowledge, promote, and celebrate diversity in computing while networking with peers. This year's Tapia Conference will be held on September 7-10 in Washington, D.C. Attendees can expect to engage with intellectually stimulating talks from leaders in computing, as well as take part in enrichment opportunities like professional development workshops, career fairs, interviews, and networking.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Students and professionals in computing and IT can now register for one of the most diverse tech conferences in the country: The 2022 Tapia Conference (CMD-IT/ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference).
  • It is the premier venue to acknowledge, promote, and celebrate diversity in computing while networking with peers.
  • CMD-IT stands for the Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities, while ACM represents the Association for Computing Machinery.
  • "The Tapia Conference provides an unparalleled experience for computing professionals from all backgrounds and ethnicities," said CMD-IT's CEO and President, Dr. Valerie Taylor.

Explore the Metaverse with the Advancements in Technology to See What Is Possible at SIGGRAPH 2022

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Monday, August 8, 2022

CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2022 delves into the evolution and advancements in technology for the metaverse. Several programs across the conference will explore the current state and future possibilities in this virtual universe. Conversations and workshops will be held to assist in creating content for the metaverse; while leading experts touch on the experiences, and other metaverse-related ideas, from discussions on interoperability, workshops on 3D modeling, and even tackling potential challenges in this environment. The 49th annual conference will run 8–11 August in person, with on-demand sessions available virtually 25 July–31 October 2022.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2022 delves into the evolution and advancements in technology for the metaverse.
  • The metaverse, once considered a hypothetical virtual world, is now an immersive network of 3D worlds focused on social interaction.
  • At SIGGRAPH 2022, the metaverse will be the focus of many panels, courses, and hands-on workshops.
  • "I believe SIGGRAPH 2022 is the ideal place to talk about the metaverse, discuss what is happening now, and exchange ideas as to what is possible," said Munkhtsetseg Nandigjav, SIGGRAPH 2022 Conference Chair.

SIGGRAPH 2022 Moves Forward and Looks Back: The Frontiers and Retrospective Programs Showcase How Legacy Drives Innovation

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2022 highlights the many voices that have facilitated the evolution of computer graphics and interactive techniques. The Frontiers and Retrospective programs feature pioneers and industry experts in panels and workshops for a passionate look at untold stories, influential voices, emerging topics, and new breakthroughs. The 49th annual conference runs 8–11 August in person, and virtually 25 July–31 October 2022.

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  • The Frontiers and Retrospective programs feature pioneers and industry experts in panels and workshops for a passionate look at untold stories, influential voices, emerging topics, and new breakthroughs.
  • The Frontiers and Retrospective Programs at SIGGRAPH 2022 Showcase How Legacy Drives Innovation.
  • The Retrospective program brings together the pioneers and leaders who have enabled computer graphics to improve lives.
  • Access to the Retrospective and Frontiers programs at SIGGRAPH 2022 is available in person and online.

SIGGRAPH 2022 Levels Up Immersive and Transformative Technology With Exciting Demonstrations and Presentations in Gaming Through Real-Time Live!, Appy Hour, and Courses Programs

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

CHICAGO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2022 is showcasing the latest gaming innovations with the Appy Hour, Courses, and Real-Time Live! programs. With more than 100 selected projects as part of these programs, SIGGRAPH offers a platform to emphasize breakthrough presentations and demonstrations in next-generation technology. The projects cover exciting research, design, and animation in gaming and live demonstrations. The 49th annual conference will run 8–11 August in person, with on-demand sessions from researchers available virtually 25 July–31 October 2022.

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  • With more than 100 selected projects as part of these programs, SIGGRAPH offers a platform to emphasize breakthrough presentations and demonstrations in next-generation technology.
  • SIGGRAPH 2022 is showcasing the latest gaming innovations with the Appy Hour, Courses, and Real-Time Live!
  • "I'm thrilled to share various innovations that will be a part of the games focus area at SIGGRAPH 2022," said SIGGRAPH 2022 Games Chair Elizabeth Baumel.
  • "This year's works show how gaming can spread across multiple programs and allow technological exploration beyond the usual applications.