Computer architecture

Professor Kunle Olukotun, Pioneer of Multicore Processor Design, Receives the ACM-IEEE CS Eckert-Mauchly Award

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Olukotun, the Cadence Design Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Stanford University, is a pioneer in multicore processor design and the leader of the Stanford Hydra chip multiprocessor (CMP) research project.

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  • Olukotun, the Cadence Design Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Stanford University, is a pioneer in multicore processor design and the leader of the Stanford Hydra chip multiprocessor (CMP) research project.
  • This paper received the ASPLOS Most Influential Paper Award 15 years later.
  • The Afara multi-core, multi-thread processor, called Niagara, was acquired by Sun Microsystems and now powers Oracle's SPARC-based servers.
  • Olukotun is one of only two researchers who have received the Most Influential Paper Award from both ASPLOS and ISCA.

Eco Wave Power wins the Prestigious Innovation Award by the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands for its Planned Wave Energy Installation at Port Adriano, Spain

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Monday, December 12, 2022

This award has been granted in continuity to the Concession Agreement, that was entered in April 2022, between Eco Wave Power and Port Adriano for the construction of a wave energy power project of up to 2 MW, in the Port's premises.

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  • This award has been granted in continuity to the Concession Agreement, that was entered in April 2022, between Eco Wave Power and Port Adriano for the construction of a wave energy power project of up to 2 MW, in the Port's premises.
  • Isabel Teruel, Director of Operations of Port Adriano, pointed out that Port Adriano is proud to win the Innovation Award for Eco Wave Power's upcoming project and shared her desire to see other ports introducing Eco Wave Power's technology as well.
  • Teruel also explained that the Eco Wave Power project is expected to produce clean energy in much higher capacities than solar panels and has assured that the Eco Wave Power's pilot in Port Adriano opens the way for application of the Eco Wave Power's wave energy technology in other port facilities.
  • Eco Wave Power is a leading onshore wave energy technology company that developed a patented, smart and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into green electricity.

Eco Wave Power wins the Prestigious Innovation Award by the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands for its Planned Wave Energy Installation at Port Adriano, Spain

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 12, 2022

This award has been granted in continuity to the Concession Agreement, that was entered in April 2022, between Eco Wave Power and Port Adriano for the construction of a wave energy power project of up to 2 MW, in the Port's premises.

Key Points: 
  • This award has been granted in continuity to the Concession Agreement, that was entered in April 2022, between Eco Wave Power and Port Adriano for the construction of a wave energy power project of up to 2 MW, in the Port's premises.
  • Isabel Teruel, Director of Operations of Port Adriano, pointed out that Port Adriano is proud to win the Innovation Award for Eco Wave Power's upcoming project and shared her desire to see other ports introducing Eco Wave Power's technology as well.
  • Teruel also explained that the Eco Wave Power project is expected to produce clean energy in much higher capacities than solar panels and has assured that the Eco Wave Power's pilot in Port Adriano opens the way for application of the Eco Wave Power's wave energy technology in other port facilities.
  • Eco Wave Power is a leading onshore wave energy technology company that developed a patented, smart and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into green electricity.

University of Illinois Researchers Create First High-Yield Plastic Microprocessors That Cost Under a Penny Each

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

To solve the problem, the team turned to plastic, instead of silicon, as the basis of the chips.

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  • To solve the problem, the team turned to plastic, instead of silicon, as the basis of the chips.
  • FlexiCores are built on thin-film transistors made with the semiconductor indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO), which works even when bent and is compatible with plastic.
  • "These chips combine the flexibility and cost benefits of plastic technology with the high yield and low bill of materials enabled by our architecture," Kumar said.
  • With this research, Kumar and his team are pioneering flexible electronics with new application frontiers.

Groq Receives Recognition with Frost & Sullivan 2022 Technology Innovation Leadership Award

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Frost & Sullivan performed research and analysis of the global artificial intelligence (AI) processors market for the data centers industry, and for 2022, recognizes Groq with the Technology Innovation Leadership Award for its innovation, best-in-class methodologies, experienced internal teams, and strong overall performance.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Frost & Sullivan performed research and analysis of the global artificial intelligence (AI) processors market for the data centers industry, and for 2022, recognizes Groq with the Technology Innovation Leadership Award for its innovation, best-in-class methodologies, experienced internal teams, and strong overall performance.
  • Jonathan Ross, CEO and founder of Groq, said, "The hard work of our talented teams, focused on solving machine learning's increasingly complex needs, has driven Groq to innovate.
  • We're excited to receive Frost & Sullivan's Technology Innovation Leadership Award as evidence of our accomplishments so far."
  • Groq has raised $367 million to date, with Series C funding co-led by D1 Capital and Tiger Global Management.

Professor Horowitz of Stanford University Recognized with ACM/IEEE CS Eckert-Mauchly Award

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The IEEE Computer Society (IEEE CS) and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) have named Professor Mark Horowitz as the 2022 recipient of the ACM/IEEE CS Eckert-Mauchly Award.  An IEEE and ACM Fellow, Horowitz is a professor with a joint appointment in the Departments of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Stanford University, and is being recognized "for contributions to microprocessor memory systems." 

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  • LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The IEEE Computer Society (IEEE CS) and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) have named Professor Mark Horowitz as the 2022 recipient of the ACM/IEEE CS Eckert-Mauchly Award.
  • An IEEE and ACM Fellow, Horowitz is a professor with a joint appointment in the Departments of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Stanford University, and is being recognized "for contributions to microprocessor memory systems."
  • Prof. Horowitz has made numerous contributions to computer architecture and to the architecture of computer memory systems.
  • Horowitz will receive the Eckert-Mauchly Award during the ACM/IEEE International Symposium on Computer Architecture( ISCA ), to be held in New York City, June 18t 22.

Digi-Key Electronics to Host RVfpga Webinar on RISC-V Architecture and Implementation

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digi-Key Electronics , which offers the world's largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, will host a RVfpga webinar in collaboration with Imagination Technologies on understanding RISC-V architecture and implementation on an FPGA.

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  • THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digi-Key Electronics , which offers the world's largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, will host a RVfpga webinar in collaboration with Imagination Technologies on understanding RISC-V architecture and implementation on an FPGA.
  • "This course provides the essential knowledge that students need about the architecture and then brings it to life through engaging and instructive labs using a real-world implementation."
  • "I'm looking forward to seeing what new innovations engineers and makers can design with this more accessible open architecture option."
  • If you can't attend the live webinar, Digi-Key will send the recording after the event to those who register.

Nobul Expands Leadership Team With Four New Key Executives to Accelerate Growth

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Friday, November 12, 2021

"I am very pleased to have these highly accomplished executives from Silicon Valley join Nobul's leadership team to fuel our growth.

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  • "I am very pleased to have these highly accomplished executives from Silicon Valley join Nobul's leadership team to fuel our growth.
  • They each have proven track records of successfully scaling businesses much smaller than Nobul to multibillion-dollar market caps and attracting stellar talent."
  • "I look forward to working with Regan McGee and the outstanding team the company already has in place.
  • Phil was CTO at Cold Creek Technologies and has also held key positions at Splunk, Synopsys, Atoptech and Aristo Technologies.

Nobul Expands Leadership Team With Four New Key Executives to Accelerate Growth

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 12, 2021

"I am very pleased to have these highly accomplished executives from Silicon Valley join Nobul's leadership team to fuel our growth.

Key Points: 
  • "I am very pleased to have these highly accomplished executives from Silicon Valley join Nobul's leadership team to fuel our growth.
  • They each have proven track records of successfully scaling businesses much smaller than Nobul to multibillion-dollar market caps and attracting stellar talent."
  • "I look forward to working with Regan McGee and the outstanding team the company already has in place.
  • Phil was CTO at Cold Creek Technologies and has also held key positions at Splunk, Synopsys, Atoptech and Aristo Technologies.

Vistas Media Acquisition Company Inc. Announces Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission With Respect to Proposed Business Combination With Anghami

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Upon the closing of the business combination, the Company will operate under the Anghami name and is expected to be listed on NASDAQ trading under the new symbol ANGH.

Key Points: 
  • Upon the closing of the business combination, the Company will operate under the Anghami name and is expected to be listed on NASDAQ trading under the new symbol ANGH.
  • To learn more about Vistas Media Acquisition Company Inc., please visit https://vmac.media.
  • These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the proposed business combination, and the timing of the completion of the proposed business combination.
  • This press release shall not constitute a solicitation of a proxy, consent, or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed business combination.