ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANSS) , a provider of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced that leading aircraft engine manufacturer JSC NPO Saturn has selected the comprehensive suite of multiphysics products from ANSYS to accelerate its product innovation initiatives. The Russian-based company plans to use simulation software from ANSYS mainly in the area of aircraft engine design. It also expects to tackle applications such as gas turbine engines for power generation, which engineers can optimize by developing innovative technologies for low-emission combustion of gaseous and liquid fuels and the use of modern ceramic materials. The ceramic high-temperature components can considerably reduce cooling air requirements and correspondingly increase engine efficiency.
JSC NPO Saturn's decision to select simulation software from ANSYS was based mainly on the capabilities available in the ANSYS(R) Workbench(TM) environment, the outstanding parallel computing performance, and the clear ANSYS strategy regarding future technological development. The aircraft engine manufacturer also cited the successful application of ANSYS products by other leading international and domestic manufacturers in the industry.
Saturn relies on technology from ANSYS in producing aircraft engines due to the technical performance of the software, but also because ANSYS has proven to be a company with a solid foundation and a clear strategy. NPO Saturn uses simulation technology from ANSYS in the area of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and structural mechanics when performing stress-strain analysis of critical engine components, thermal stress analysis of hot engine parts in turbine and compressor aerodynamic design, combustion simulation, and new-generation low NOx combustion chamber simulation. The company applies multiphysics technologies from ANSYS in designing high-pressure turbine blades, for blade flutter analysis, and for engine noise performance simulation. "Because of this advanced simulation technology from ANSYS, NPO Saturn is able to create more competitive products and strengthen its position in the industry," said Alexander Piontkovsky, chief information officer at JSC NPO Saturn.
"Using comprehensive multiphysics technologies from ANSYS, development engineers at Saturn can arrive at real-world solutions that have built-in product innovation," said Joe Fairbanks, vice president for global sales and support at ANSYS, Inc. "For example, our software can help reduce engine noise generation and lower exhaust emissions, both important environmental and regulatory considerations. Because it is such a forward-thinking company, our products will enable Saturn to create even more effective, highly reliable products."
Thursday, 10 July 2008
Oracle Real Application Testing
Oracle today announced that Oracle Real Application Testing now features support for all releases of Oracle Database 10g, and Oracle9i Database Release 2.
Oracle Real Application Testing allows organizations to undertake database and operating system upgrades as well as make hardware and system changes to meet the needs of the business while reducing the cost and risk of change.
Specifically, Oracle Real Application Testing facilitates the testing and validation of system changes by recording a workload from a production system and replaying with all of its original characteristics such as timing, concurrency, and transaction dependencies, on another system for testing purposes.
The software also analyzes the impact of a change on application performance by identifying degraded SQL statements and advising how to remediate them.
This two-fold approach enables rigorous testing of changes and helps organizations improve quality of service while reducing the time, risk and cost of testing such changes. Oracle Real Application Testing reduces the cost of testing and quality assurance by eliminating the need for extra hardware and third-party software as well as by reducing testing time from weeks down to days.
Oracle Real Application Testing is a key component of Oracle's comprehensive application quality management solutions, helping organizations address testing needs for the entire application environment encompassing packaged and custom SOA applications, middleware, database, and underlying infrastructure. These solutions offer strong synthetic load testing, real-workload testing, functional testing and comprehensive test management capabilities.
An option to Oracle Database Enterprise Edition, Oracle Real Application Testing is priced at $11,500 per processor or $230 per named user.
Oracle Real Application Testing allows organizations to undertake database and operating system upgrades as well as make hardware and system changes to meet the needs of the business while reducing the cost and risk of change.
Specifically, Oracle Real Application Testing facilitates the testing and validation of system changes by recording a workload from a production system and replaying with all of its original characteristics such as timing, concurrency, and transaction dependencies, on another system for testing purposes.
The software also analyzes the impact of a change on application performance by identifying degraded SQL statements and advising how to remediate them.
This two-fold approach enables rigorous testing of changes and helps organizations improve quality of service while reducing the time, risk and cost of testing such changes. Oracle Real Application Testing reduces the cost of testing and quality assurance by eliminating the need for extra hardware and third-party software as well as by reducing testing time from weeks down to days.
Oracle Real Application Testing is a key component of Oracle's comprehensive application quality management solutions, helping organizations address testing needs for the entire application environment encompassing packaged and custom SOA applications, middleware, database, and underlying infrastructure. These solutions offer strong synthetic load testing, real-workload testing, functional testing and comprehensive test management capabilities.
An option to Oracle Database Enterprise Edition, Oracle Real Application Testing is priced at $11,500 per processor or $230 per named user.
Loadea
Loadea is a stress and load testing tool from http://www.loadea.com.
Capture module provides a development environment, utilizes C# scripting and XML based data. Analysis module analyzes results and provides reporting capabilities. Control module defines, schedules, and deploys tests, defines number of virtual users, etc.
Capture module provides a development environment, utilizes C# scripting and XML based data. Analysis module analyzes results and provides reporting capabilities. Control module defines, schedules, and deploys tests, defines number of virtual users, etc.
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
Altair
Altair empowers client innovation and decision-making through technology that optimizes the analysis, management and visualization of information. Privately held with more than 1,300 employees, Altair has offices throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. With a 20-year-plus track record of profitable growth and innovation, Altair consistently delivers a competitive advantage to customers in a broad range of industries. To learn more, please visit www.altair.com .
Built on a foundation of design optimization, performance data management, and process automation, HyperWorks is an enterprise simulation solution for rapid design exploration and decision-making. As the most comprehensive, open-architecture solution in the industry, HyperWorks includes best-in-class modeling, analysis, visualization and data management solutions for linear, non-linear and structural optimization, fluid-structure interaction, and multi-body dynamics applications. For more information, visit www.altairhyperworks.com .
Built on a foundation of design optimization, performance data management, and process automation, HyperWorks is an enterprise simulation solution for rapid design exploration and decision-making. As the most comprehensive, open-architecture solution in the industry, HyperWorks includes best-in-class modeling, analysis, visualization and data management solutions for linear, non-linear and structural optimization, fluid-structure interaction, and multi-body dynamics applications. For more information, visit www.altairhyperworks.com .
Web Testing Tools
Application Access
Access to an application via direct connection, Web services or a terminal.
Avalanche
Network load and stress testing tool for web applications from Spirent Communications. Includes security stress testing, networks, web application testing, web services.
Extranet Access
Access for employees and business partners to internal Web-enabled applications.
FORECAST
Load testing tool for web applications, networks, client server and database systems.
Funkload
Load, stress and functional testing tool for web applications.
httperf
Load testing service for web applications.
http-load
Load Testing tool for generating web server loads.
Loadrunner
Load and stress testing tool for web applications. Network, application and server monitors offered for performance measurement of each tier, server and component.
NeoLoad
Load testing tool for web applications on the Windows, Linux, Solaris platforms. Based on a clear and intuitive graphical interface, no scripting/fast learning curve, clear and comprehensive reports and test results. Complex real-world scenarios can be modelled. Features include data replacement, data extraction, SOAP support, system monitoring (Windows, Linux, IIS, Apache, WebLogic, Websphere...), SSL recording, PDF/HTML/Word reporting, IP spoofing Multi-platform.
NetworkTester
Network load and stress testing tool for web applications
OpenSTA
Load and stress testing tool for web applications. Stands for Open System Testing Architecture, Open source licenced und the Gnu GPL. Architecture base on CORBA.
Proxy Sniffer
Load and stress testing tool. Features include HTTP/S web session recorder for any browser, capture playback, load test based on Java, error analysis
QA Center Performance Edition
Load and stress testing tool for web, database and character based systems. System, database and network components can be tested in conjunction with other Compuware components.
QTest
Load testing tool for web applications
SiteStress
Load testing service for web applications.
Test Perspective Load Test
Load testing service for web applications.
Torture
Stability, web server speed and reliability script.
Visual Studio Team System 2008 Test Edition
Web application testing tool set.
WAPT
Load testing service for web applications.
Web Access Control
Internal controls limiting Web server and Web application access.
WebPartner Test and Performance Center
Test tool from WebPartner for stress tests, load performance testing, transaction diagnostics and website monitoring of HTTP/HTTPS web transactions and XML/SOAP/WSDL web services.
WebPerformance Load Tester
Load testing tool for web applications
WebServer Stress Tool
Load testing tool for web applications
WebSuite
Windows-based load and stress testing tools for Web Applications from Technovations. WebCorder, Load Director, Report Generator, Batch and Manager modules. WebSizr is a load specific tool.
Access to an application via direct connection, Web services or a terminal.
Avalanche
Network load and stress testing tool for web applications from Spirent Communications. Includes security stress testing, networks, web application testing, web services.
Extranet Access
Access for employees and business partners to internal Web-enabled applications.
FORECAST
Load testing tool for web applications, networks, client server and database systems.
Funkload
Load, stress and functional testing tool for web applications.
httperf
Load testing service for web applications.
http-load
Load Testing tool for generating web server loads.
Loadrunner
Load and stress testing tool for web applications. Network, application and server monitors offered for performance measurement of each tier, server and component.
NeoLoad
Load testing tool for web applications on the Windows, Linux, Solaris platforms. Based on a clear and intuitive graphical interface, no scripting/fast learning curve, clear and comprehensive reports and test results. Complex real-world scenarios can be modelled. Features include data replacement, data extraction, SOAP support, system monitoring (Windows, Linux, IIS, Apache, WebLogic, Websphere...), SSL recording, PDF/HTML/Word reporting, IP spoofing Multi-platform.
NetworkTester
Network load and stress testing tool for web applications
OpenSTA
Load and stress testing tool for web applications. Stands for Open System Testing Architecture, Open source licenced und the Gnu GPL. Architecture base on CORBA.
Proxy Sniffer
Load and stress testing tool. Features include HTTP/S web session recorder for any browser, capture playback, load test based on Java, error analysis
QA Center Performance Edition
Load and stress testing tool for web, database and character based systems. System, database and network components can be tested in conjunction with other Compuware components.
QTest
Load testing tool for web applications
SiteStress
Load testing service for web applications.
Test Perspective Load Test
Load testing service for web applications.
Torture
Stability, web server speed and reliability script.
Visual Studio Team System 2008 Test Edition
Web application testing tool set.
WAPT
Load testing service for web applications.
Web Access Control
Internal controls limiting Web server and Web application access.
WebPartner Test and Performance Center
Test tool from WebPartner for stress tests, load performance testing, transaction diagnostics and website monitoring of HTTP/HTTPS web transactions and XML/SOAP/WSDL web services.
WebPerformance Load Tester
Load testing tool for web applications
WebServer Stress Tool
Load testing tool for web applications
WebSuite
Windows-based load and stress testing tools for Web Applications from Technovations. WebCorder, Load Director, Report Generator, Batch and Manager modules. WebSizr is a load specific tool.
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Extract Implements Autonomy Meridio Records Management
Autonomy today announced that Extract Technology, a leading supplier of containment systems for the pharmaceutical, chemical and biotech markets, has implemented its Meridio records management solution to improve compliance with current regulations, while augmenting the company's information management processes. The new Extract Technology system, used by the company's worldwide staff members, can now be integrated with third-party collaborative software and business applications, such as ERP and CAD systems. A key business driver of improving customer service has also been boosted with quicker access to information. Meridio partner, Kainos, was the Systems Integrator for the project.
Extract Technology, a market leader in the design and manufacture of innovative containment systems for more than 25 years, services customers in more than 50 countries worldwide, including AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer, as well as a host of generic manufacturers. Based in the United Kingdom, Extract Technology works in a number of highly regulated industries. The company is required to store and manage approximately 200 to 2,000 records for each project that they handle, many of which need to have CE marking, showing that they conform to mandatory European directives. Autonomy Meridio's records management solution enables Extract Technology to store a wide variety of documents that range from contract details to design, testing and maintenance records, and it covers a wide range of file formats from emails and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to project plans, CAD drawings, and other graphical presentations.
"Our selection criteria included the ease of use, support of data formats and file types, secure remote access from offices worldwide, as well as the ability to migrate all existing documentation from our previous system to the new one," said Martin Price, project manager at Extract Technology. "Since the implementation of the Autonomy Meridio records management solution, we have immediately realized significant business benefits. The Autonomy solution enables us to comply with regulatory requirements, and it also provides us with a secure information store that can easily be integrated into our business processes. It has given us the ability to manage our entire project document collection from emails to drawings, saving us significant time and overhead costs. Staff can now work effectively on projects pre- and post-order, with secured access to key data from the salesman to the shop floor."
"Dealing with the ever-growing volume of electronic documents within enterprises has become one of the major challenges for worldwide IT and Legal departments," said Nigel Hutchinson, CEO of Autonomy Meridio. "In order to comply with regulatory requirements while minimizing storage costs, it's important for companies to find an effective records management solution. The Autonomy Meridio records management solution has helped hundreds of customers to manage information efficiently while meeting regulatory responsibilities and delivering a high level of customer service. We are very pleased to partner with Kainos to power the new Extract Technology's system."
Extract Technology, a market leader in the design and manufacture of innovative containment systems for more than 25 years, services customers in more than 50 countries worldwide, including AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer, as well as a host of generic manufacturers. Based in the United Kingdom, Extract Technology works in a number of highly regulated industries. The company is required to store and manage approximately 200 to 2,000 records for each project that they handle, many of which need to have CE marking, showing that they conform to mandatory European directives. Autonomy Meridio's records management solution enables Extract Technology to store a wide variety of documents that range from contract details to design, testing and maintenance records, and it covers a wide range of file formats from emails and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to project plans, CAD drawings, and other graphical presentations.
"Our selection criteria included the ease of use, support of data formats and file types, secure remote access from offices worldwide, as well as the ability to migrate all existing documentation from our previous system to the new one," said Martin Price, project manager at Extract Technology. "Since the implementation of the Autonomy Meridio records management solution, we have immediately realized significant business benefits. The Autonomy solution enables us to comply with regulatory requirements, and it also provides us with a secure information store that can easily be integrated into our business processes. It has given us the ability to manage our entire project document collection from emails to drawings, saving us significant time and overhead costs. Staff can now work effectively on projects pre- and post-order, with secured access to key data from the salesman to the shop floor."
"Dealing with the ever-growing volume of electronic documents within enterprises has become one of the major challenges for worldwide IT and Legal departments," said Nigel Hutchinson, CEO of Autonomy Meridio. "In order to comply with regulatory requirements while minimizing storage costs, it's important for companies to find an effective records management solution. The Autonomy Meridio records management solution has helped hundreds of customers to manage information efficiently while meeting regulatory responsibilities and delivering a high level of customer service. We are very pleased to partner with Kainos to power the new Extract Technology's system."
Tektronix In VESA Compliance
Tektronix, Inc. a leading, worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, announced that the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has approved the Tektronix solution for testing DisplayPort interconnect cables as documented in a Methods of Implementation (MOI) -- the first MOI in the industry for DisplayPort 1.1 cable testing. The Tektronix methodology eliminates the need for expensive and complicated instruments promoted by alternative solutions. The new MOI and complete Tektronix DisplayPort test offering can be viewed at http://www.tek.com/displayport.
DisplayPort is the new digital display interface technology for computers, monitors and home-theater systems aimed at lower implementation costs and improved video performance. DisplayPort gives manufacturers of LCD panels, monitors, graphics cards, PC chipsets, projectors, peripherals, components, cables, and consumer electronics a next generation digital interface that is designed to replace LVDS, DVI, and eventually VGA.
The Tektronix interconnect MOI specifies a DSA8200 Digital Serial Analyzer and TDR/TDT and S-Parameter support through iConnect(R) software. This is the only approved single instrument DisplayPort interconnect test solution in the market for passive cables. Testing active cables additionally requires an AWG7102 Arbitrary Waveform Generator and 80SJNB jitter analysis software. Unlike alternative solutions that require expensive, complex instruments and setups the Tektronix configurations efficiently ensure a readable signal reaches the receiver.
"The Tektronix approach successfully performed the needed DisplayPort cable tests," said Doron Lapidot, director of engineering, Circuit & Design Asia Pacific and EMEA, Tyco Electronics. "The Tektronix solution provides the needed compliance testing with reduced cost and complexity. We've selected this option as part of our DisplayPort interconnect testing procedures."
"The DSA8200 measurement system provides channel characterization with TDR/TDT and S-Parameter support," said Ian Valentine, general manager, Technology Solutions Group, Tektronix. "The acceptance of our DisplayPort cable test solution for interconnect testing by VESA and adoption by forward-looking organizations like Tyco Electronics demonstrate the utility and cost-effective advantages of the Tektronix tools and methodology."
Tektronix has received VESA certification for source, cable, and sink compliance test solutions. "Tektronix is recognized around the world for its leadership in test solutions including DisplayPort," said Bill Lempesis, executive director, VESA. "These tools enable companies to efficiently test their designs, helping to expedite compliance with the DisplayPort standard. The efforts of Tektronix increase the overall set of tools that companies have available to assist in DisplayPort development and industry adoption."
DisplayPort is the new digital display interface technology for computers, monitors and home-theater systems aimed at lower implementation costs and improved video performance. DisplayPort gives manufacturers of LCD panels, monitors, graphics cards, PC chipsets, projectors, peripherals, components, cables, and consumer electronics a next generation digital interface that is designed to replace LVDS, DVI, and eventually VGA.
The Tektronix interconnect MOI specifies a DSA8200 Digital Serial Analyzer and TDR/TDT and S-Parameter support through iConnect(R) software. This is the only approved single instrument DisplayPort interconnect test solution in the market for passive cables. Testing active cables additionally requires an AWG7102 Arbitrary Waveform Generator and 80SJNB jitter analysis software. Unlike alternative solutions that require expensive, complex instruments and setups the Tektronix configurations efficiently ensure a readable signal reaches the receiver.
"The Tektronix approach successfully performed the needed DisplayPort cable tests," said Doron Lapidot, director of engineering, Circuit & Design Asia Pacific and EMEA, Tyco Electronics. "The Tektronix solution provides the needed compliance testing with reduced cost and complexity. We've selected this option as part of our DisplayPort interconnect testing procedures."
"The DSA8200 measurement system provides channel characterization with TDR/TDT and S-Parameter support," said Ian Valentine, general manager, Technology Solutions Group, Tektronix. "The acceptance of our DisplayPort cable test solution for interconnect testing by VESA and adoption by forward-looking organizations like Tyco Electronics demonstrate the utility and cost-effective advantages of the Tektronix tools and methodology."
Tektronix has received VESA certification for source, cable, and sink compliance test solutions. "Tektronix is recognized around the world for its leadership in test solutions including DisplayPort," said Bill Lempesis, executive director, VESA. "These tools enable companies to efficiently test their designs, helping to expedite compliance with the DisplayPort standard. The efforts of Tektronix increase the overall set of tools that companies have available to assist in DisplayPort development and industry adoption."
JDSU Launches Latest MAP
JDSU today announced the latest generation of its Multiple Application Platform (MAP) optical test and measurement platform, the MAP-200, that is optimized for the cost- effective development and manufacturing of optical transmission network elements. The MAP-200 offers a very broad portfolio of fiber optic power measurement and signal management tools using an updated, dense and highly configurable platform.
The MAP-200 represents an investment in productivity-enhancing technologies and tools for the most stringent test applications found in lab and manufacturing environments. With its industry-leading features, the MAP-200 speeds network system development and provides unmatched visibility into the performance of network elements.
"Today's rapidly-changing optical market requires investment in productivity-enhancing technologies and tools like the MAP-200," said Enzo di Luigi, general manager in JDSU's Communications Test and Measurement business segment. "Thanks to its multi-function capabilities and ease-of-use, the MAP-200 enables a quick return on capital investment and simplifies testing
-- which reduces operational expenses."
Key ease-of-use features include the industry's first compliance with LAN eXtensions for Instruments (LXI) standards, user-friendly controls and an intuitive, multi-language GUI. The MAP-200 also lowers operation and capital expenses via Interchangeable Virtual Instrument (IVI) drivers that are optimized for ease-of-use with most popular application development environments and provide reusable driver architecture. The drivers provide full control of MAP-200 modules and are based on common architecture to reduce the engineering time needed when working with multiple vendors.
The MAP-200 mainframe is offered in three configurations for optimal adaptability within test sets: a three-slot configuration and a 19-inch rack, eight-slot configuration with either front- or rear-facing orientation for optimal fiber routing. Investment protection is maximized by use of a simple transition kit, which allows insertion of previously field-deployed MAP modules in the MAP-200 mainframe. Furthermore, the MAP-200 provides additional cost savings by letting users share modules within a mainframe.
The MAP-200 represents an investment in productivity-enhancing technologies and tools for the most stringent test applications found in lab and manufacturing environments. With its industry-leading features, the MAP-200 speeds network system development and provides unmatched visibility into the performance of network elements.
"Today's rapidly-changing optical market requires investment in productivity-enhancing technologies and tools like the MAP-200," said Enzo di Luigi, general manager in JDSU's Communications Test and Measurement business segment. "Thanks to its multi-function capabilities and ease-of-use, the MAP-200 enables a quick return on capital investment and simplifies testing
-- which reduces operational expenses."
Key ease-of-use features include the industry's first compliance with LAN eXtensions for Instruments (LXI) standards, user-friendly controls and an intuitive, multi-language GUI. The MAP-200 also lowers operation and capital expenses via Interchangeable Virtual Instrument (IVI) drivers that are optimized for ease-of-use with most popular application development environments and provide reusable driver architecture. The drivers provide full control of MAP-200 modules and are based on common architecture to reduce the engineering time needed when working with multiple vendors.
The MAP-200 mainframe is offered in three configurations for optimal adaptability within test sets: a three-slot configuration and a 19-inch rack, eight-slot configuration with either front- or rear-facing orientation for optimal fiber routing. Investment protection is maximized by use of a simple transition kit, which allows insertion of previously field-deployed MAP modules in the MAP-200 mainframe. Furthermore, the MAP-200 provides additional cost savings by letting users share modules within a mainframe.
Anadigics Gain Amplifier
ANADIGICS, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANAD) today launched its ARA2017, the first programmable gain amplifier optimized for DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem and E-MTA applications. This new device supports high linear power levels, which enable channel bonding and thus higher data rates in the cable system upstream (return) path.
"ANADIGICS is always proud to announce an industry first," reports Ron Michels, Senior Vice President and General Manager of ANADIGICS' Broadband Business. "The ARA2017 is an example of our firm commitment to developing products ahead of the technology curve, and its performance allows cable system operators to provide higher two-way data rates and enhanced service offerings to their customers."
The ARA2017 is integral to the performance of DOCSIS 3.0 terminal products, and is used by multiple vendors in cable modems that were certified for DOCSIS 3.0 usage, based on recent testing at CableLabs(R).
Operating in the 5-85MHz frequency range, the ARA2017 supports DOCSIS 3.0-specified signal levels of +64dBmV while minimizing harmonic distortion and output noise levels. At minimum attenuation, the ARA2017 has 33dB of RF gain. An integrated, digitally controlled, multi-stage precision step attenuator provides up to 58 dB of attenuation in 2 dB increments. Requiring a single 5V supply, the device is offered in a 28-pin 5mm x 5mm x 1mm QFN package.
"ANADIGICS is always proud to announce an industry first," reports Ron Michels, Senior Vice President and General Manager of ANADIGICS' Broadband Business. "The ARA2017 is an example of our firm commitment to developing products ahead of the technology curve, and its performance allows cable system operators to provide higher two-way data rates and enhanced service offerings to their customers."
The ARA2017 is integral to the performance of DOCSIS 3.0 terminal products, and is used by multiple vendors in cable modems that were certified for DOCSIS 3.0 usage, based on recent testing at CableLabs(R).
Operating in the 5-85MHz frequency range, the ARA2017 supports DOCSIS 3.0-specified signal levels of +64dBmV while minimizing harmonic distortion and output noise levels. At minimum attenuation, the ARA2017 has 33dB of RF gain. An integrated, digitally controlled, multi-stage precision step attenuator provides up to 58 dB of attenuation in 2 dB increments. Requiring a single 5V supply, the device is offered in a 28-pin 5mm x 5mm x 1mm QFN package.
Instrumentation Laboratory in FDA Clearance
Instrumentation Laboratory (IL) today announced that it has received FDA clearance 510(k) for the ACL TOP software V3.0.0. This clearance allows IL to market the ACL TOP 500 CTS Hemostasis Testing System in the United States as a member of the ACL TOP Family of analyzers.
Featuring the same advanced technology as the other members of the ACL TOP Family, including the highly successful ACL TOP and ACL TOP CTS systems, the ACL TOP 500 CTS is designed to meet the testing needs of the mid-to-high volume hemostasis laboratories. Like its predecessors, the ACL TOP 500 CTS combines speed, simplicity and intelligence to meet the varied needs of routine and specialty labs and enable true standardization across the ACL TOP product line. All three analyzers provide the same accurate results, use the same reagents and consumables, feature the same broad test menu and usability, and share the same intuitive software.
"The ACL TOP 500 CTS rounds out our product offering and allows us to provide Hemostasis laboratories with a complete testing solution. Now, we can offer the same user-friendly, high throughput of the ACL TOP to medium-sized routine and specialty labs," said Remo Tazzi, Director of Marketing, Hemostasis Instruments at IL. "The ACL TOP 500 CTS was introduced very successfully in Europe several months ago and customers have been extremely satisfied. We are looking forward to sharing our new analyzer with customers in the US."
Featuring the same advanced technology as the other members of the ACL TOP Family, including the highly successful ACL TOP and ACL TOP CTS systems, the ACL TOP 500 CTS is designed to meet the testing needs of the mid-to-high volume hemostasis laboratories. Like its predecessors, the ACL TOP 500 CTS combines speed, simplicity and intelligence to meet the varied needs of routine and specialty labs and enable true standardization across the ACL TOP product line. All three analyzers provide the same accurate results, use the same reagents and consumables, feature the same broad test menu and usability, and share the same intuitive software.
"The ACL TOP 500 CTS rounds out our product offering and allows us to provide Hemostasis laboratories with a complete testing solution. Now, we can offer the same user-friendly, high throughput of the ACL TOP to medium-sized routine and specialty labs," said Remo Tazzi, Director of Marketing, Hemostasis Instruments at IL. "The ACL TOP 500 CTS was introduced very successfully in Europe several months ago and customers have been extremely satisfied. We are looking forward to sharing our new analyzer with customers in the US."
MIPS Launches Sourcer
MIPS Technologies, has annnounced that a MIPS(R)-optimized release of Sourcery G++, a complete C/C++ development environment based on the GNU Toolchain and the Eclipse(TM) IDE, is available now from CodeSourcery, Inc. The release supports all MIPS cores, including performance enhancements in the MIPS32(R) 24K(R) core and the superscalar MIPS32(R) 74K(TM) core, as well as other optimizations. It also adds support for non-position independent code for Linux applications, resulting in increased performance for Linux systems.
"We are pleased to partner with CodeSourcery to provide these optimized versions of the new release of its industry-leading GNU-based toolchain," said Jack Browne, vice president of marketing, Processor Business Group, MIPS Technologies. "We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible tools to get their jobs done, and the work we've done with Sourcery G++ is a great example of that. MIPS will continue to partner with CodeSourcery on toolchain optimization, and ultimately plans to integrate CodeSourcery technology into products that we sell and support."
"Increasingly, developers are realizing that spending weeks building, integrating and testing their own GNU toolchain makes little sense when they can get a low-cost, optimized, commercially available toolchain," said Mark Mitchell, chief sourcerer, CodeSourcery. "We are pleased to work with MIPS Technologies to deliver the tools MIPS developers need to quickly bring products to market. We look forward to continuing to work with MIPS on future development and toolset integration."
Sourcery G++ for MIPS is a complete software development environment based on the GNU toolchain. Sourcery G++ includes GNU C/C++ compilers, GNU assembler and linker, runtime libraries, a source- and assembly-level debugger, support for Microprocessor Debug Interface (MDI) to connect to MIPS System Navigator(TM) Probes and MIPSsim(TM) simulator, and, optionally, an Eclipse-based IDE. Sourcery G++ runs on both Windows(R) and Linux hosts and is available for bare-iron and GNU/Linux development in Lite, Personal and Professional editions. Professional Edition customers receive unlimited support from CodeSourcery.
"We are pleased to partner with CodeSourcery to provide these optimized versions of the new release of its industry-leading GNU-based toolchain," said Jack Browne, vice president of marketing, Processor Business Group, MIPS Technologies. "We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible tools to get their jobs done, and the work we've done with Sourcery G++ is a great example of that. MIPS will continue to partner with CodeSourcery on toolchain optimization, and ultimately plans to integrate CodeSourcery technology into products that we sell and support."
"Increasingly, developers are realizing that spending weeks building, integrating and testing their own GNU toolchain makes little sense when they can get a low-cost, optimized, commercially available toolchain," said Mark Mitchell, chief sourcerer, CodeSourcery. "We are pleased to work with MIPS Technologies to deliver the tools MIPS developers need to quickly bring products to market. We look forward to continuing to work with MIPS on future development and toolset integration."
Sourcery G++ for MIPS is a complete software development environment based on the GNU toolchain. Sourcery G++ includes GNU C/C++ compilers, GNU assembler and linker, runtime libraries, a source- and assembly-level debugger, support for Microprocessor Debug Interface (MDI) to connect to MIPS System Navigator(TM) Probes and MIPSsim(TM) simulator, and, optionally, an Eclipse-based IDE. Sourcery G++ runs on both Windows(R) and Linux hosts and is available for bare-iron and GNU/Linux development in Lite, Personal and Professional editions. Professional Edition customers receive unlimited support from CodeSourcery.
Autonomy in Avaya Compliance
Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or AU.L), a vendor of infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced that its etalk Qfiniti interaction recording is compliant with key contact center solutions from Avaya, a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems and services.
Qfiniti enables customer interaction recording for compliance, risk management, or quality monitoring for the global enterprise through a single, scalable, open-architecture platform. The application is now compliance-tested by Avaya for compatibility with Avaya Communication Manager 5.0 with Avaya Application Enablement Services 4.1.
"We are pleased to participate in the Avaya certification program, as it delivers an important level of confidence to our clients in the compatibility of our solutions," said Scot Shute, Autonomy etalk's CEO. "With the certification of Qfiniti with Device and Media Call Control Streaming (DMCC Streaming) in AES 4.1, Avaya customers now have a superior call recording approach to record calls end-to-end using no conferencing resources, including call types and flows that were not before possible."
Autonomy etalk is a member of the Avaya DevConnect program - an initiative to develop, market and sell innovative third-party products that interoperate with Avaya technology and extend the value of a company's investment in its network.
As a Platinum member of the program, Autonomy etalk is eligible to submit products for compatibility testing by the Avaya Solution Interoperability and Test Lab in Lincroft, N.J. There a team of Avaya engineers develops a comprehensive test plan for each application to verify whether it is Avaya compliant. Doing so ensures businesses can confidently add best-in-class capabilities to their network without having to replace their existing infrastructure-speeding deployment of new applications and reducing both network complexity and implementation costs.
"By offering compliance testing to the many innovative companies like Autonomy etalk who are members of our DevConnect program, Avaya promotes fully interoperable solutions that help businesses unleash powerful new possibilities," said Eric Rossman, vice president, Developer Relations and Technical Alliances, Avaya. "They are able to use Unified Communications to connect employees and customers to information from wherever they are, over whatever device they have available - getting more out of their multivendor network and delivering new value to their bottom line."
Qfiniti enables customer interaction recording for compliance, risk management, or quality monitoring for the global enterprise through a single, scalable, open-architecture platform. The application is now compliance-tested by Avaya for compatibility with Avaya Communication Manager 5.0 with Avaya Application Enablement Services 4.1.
"We are pleased to participate in the Avaya certification program, as it delivers an important level of confidence to our clients in the compatibility of our solutions," said Scot Shute, Autonomy etalk's CEO. "With the certification of Qfiniti with Device and Media Call Control Streaming (DMCC Streaming) in AES 4.1, Avaya customers now have a superior call recording approach to record calls end-to-end using no conferencing resources, including call types and flows that were not before possible."
Autonomy etalk is a member of the Avaya DevConnect program - an initiative to develop, market and sell innovative third-party products that interoperate with Avaya technology and extend the value of a company's investment in its network.
As a Platinum member of the program, Autonomy etalk is eligible to submit products for compatibility testing by the Avaya Solution Interoperability and Test Lab in Lincroft, N.J. There a team of Avaya engineers develops a comprehensive test plan for each application to verify whether it is Avaya compliant. Doing so ensures businesses can confidently add best-in-class capabilities to their network without having to replace their existing infrastructure-speeding deployment of new applications and reducing both network complexity and implementation costs.
"By offering compliance testing to the many innovative companies like Autonomy etalk who are members of our DevConnect program, Avaya promotes fully interoperable solutions that help businesses unleash powerful new possibilities," said Eric Rossman, vice president, Developer Relations and Technical Alliances, Avaya. "They are able to use Unified Communications to connect employees and customers to information from wherever they are, over whatever device they have available - getting more out of their multivendor network and delivering new value to their bottom line."
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Pharsight Launches PK Accelerator
Pharsight Corporation (NASDAQ:PHST) , is launching PK Accelerator (PKA(TM)), a system of bundled software coupled with a rapid deployment service provided at a fixed price and fixed scope. Adopting PK Accelerator will allow small to mid-sized organizations to deploy Pharsight's "best practices" solution for end-to-end pharmacokinetic analysis and validatable CFR 21 part 11 reporting in as little as 90 days.
Small to mid-sized research oriented pharmaceutical and biotech companies deploying PK Accelerator will be able to take advantage of the operational efficiencies Pharsight's enterprise and desktop software packages were designed to deliver. The software components of the PKA bundle will consist of the Pharsight(R) Knowledgebase Server(TM) (PKS), WinNonlin(R) Autopilot(TM), PKS Reporter(TM), the PKS and WinNonlin Validation Suites(TM), upgrades to WinNonlin Enterprise, and a choice of two of the following database connectors: Watson(TM), Excel(TM), or CDISC. All of these components have been designed for seamless interoperability and will be implemented as a complete system with minimal configuration. PK Accelerator will bring state-of-the-art clinical pharmacology archiving, analysis, and reporting capabilities within reach of smaller firms by standardizing the system's training and deployment procedures and leveraging Pharsight's best practices recommendations for system configuration and implementation. Standardized connector settings and transformations, standardized validation scripts, standardized software settings, standardized analysis and reporting templates and standardized business rules will all work together to improve the ROI for Pharsight's PK accelerating technologies.
"PK Accelerator allows you to integrate data into standardized PK-ready analysis formats, perform the analysis, and generate final NCA reports in as little as a day," said Shawn O'Connor, president, chief executive officer and chairman of Pharsight. "Pharsight is leveraging its lessons learned on 22 previous PKS and numerous AutoPilot and Reporter deployments and streamlining the process in order to accommodate the needs of small to mid-sized pharma and biotech companies."
Small to mid-sized research oriented pharmaceutical and biotech companies deploying PK Accelerator will be able to take advantage of the operational efficiencies Pharsight's enterprise and desktop software packages were designed to deliver. The software components of the PKA bundle will consist of the Pharsight(R) Knowledgebase Server(TM) (PKS), WinNonlin(R) Autopilot(TM), PKS Reporter(TM), the PKS and WinNonlin Validation Suites(TM), upgrades to WinNonlin Enterprise, and a choice of two of the following database connectors: Watson(TM), Excel(TM), or CDISC. All of these components have been designed for seamless interoperability and will be implemented as a complete system with minimal configuration. PK Accelerator will bring state-of-the-art clinical pharmacology archiving, analysis, and reporting capabilities within reach of smaller firms by standardizing the system's training and deployment procedures and leveraging Pharsight's best practices recommendations for system configuration and implementation. Standardized connector settings and transformations, standardized validation scripts, standardized software settings, standardized analysis and reporting templates and standardized business rules will all work together to improve the ROI for Pharsight's PK accelerating technologies.
"PK Accelerator allows you to integrate data into standardized PK-ready analysis formats, perform the analysis, and generate final NCA reports in as little as a day," said Shawn O'Connor, president, chief executive officer and chairman of Pharsight. "Pharsight is leveraging its lessons learned on 22 previous PKS and numerous AutoPilot and Reporter deployments and streamlining the process in order to accommodate the needs of small to mid-sized pharma and biotech companies."
Austhink bCisive
Consulting Magazine's Best Practices Event -- Austhink, a vendor of critical thinking software, today unveiled a major addition to the management consultant's toolkit: bCisive(TM). With the introduction of bCisive(TM), there is finally a software package that directly supports hierarchical structured thinking, such as the Minto Pyramid Principle(R), a foundational methodology within successful consulting firms.
bCisive(TM) addresses the pain points that are top-of-mind for management consultants including:
-- Training staff in key consulting thinking disciplines
-- Rapid development of logic trees
-- Internal team collaboration and task assignment
-- Improved communication and engagement with clients
"Structured thinking is the essence of management consulting. It gives consultants their edge," says Austhink's CEO, renowned cognitive scientist Dr. Tim van Gelder. "However, until now, there has been no tool that directly supports this activity. Instead, consultants have had to improvise with PowerPoint or Visio, which instead of speeding up the critical thinking process, can often slow it down and make it more frustrating."
A cornerstone of the new tool is bCisive's unmatched ease-of-use and application for critical thinking, which is based on years of scientific research and extensive testing in the workplace. The creation of bCisive(TM) for management consultants follows Austhink's success in creating critical thinking applications that have been used in government, law firms, large corporations and universities. For instance, Austhink's software is increasingly the critical thinking solution of choice for U.S. intelligence agencies as well as Australian academic communities. Now, with bCisive(TM), Austhink is building off of its success in other realms and is setting its sights on solving the pains plaguing management consulting.
bCisive(TM) addresses the pain points that are top-of-mind for management consultants including:
-- Training staff in key consulting thinking disciplines
-- Rapid development of logic trees
-- Internal team collaboration and task assignment
-- Improved communication and engagement with clients
"Structured thinking is the essence of management consulting. It gives consultants their edge," says Austhink's CEO, renowned cognitive scientist Dr. Tim van Gelder. "However, until now, there has been no tool that directly supports this activity. Instead, consultants have had to improvise with PowerPoint or Visio, which instead of speeding up the critical thinking process, can often slow it down and make it more frustrating."
A cornerstone of the new tool is bCisive's unmatched ease-of-use and application for critical thinking, which is based on years of scientific research and extensive testing in the workplace. The creation of bCisive(TM) for management consultants follows Austhink's success in creating critical thinking applications that have been used in government, law firms, large corporations and universities. For instance, Austhink's software is increasingly the critical thinking solution of choice for U.S. intelligence agencies as well as Australian academic communities. Now, with bCisive(TM), Austhink is building off of its success in other realms and is setting its sights on solving the pains plaguing management consulting.
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