Intel demonstrated the world’s first working Moorestown platform at the 2008 Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in Taipei, Taiwan.

Codenamed “Lincroft”, the Moorestown is a system on a chip (SoC) that incorporates a 45nm processor, graphics, memory controller, an I/O hub codenamed “Langwell” and other components in a single silicon chip

Intel claims that a large range of wireless technologies will be supported by Moorestown like 3G, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and mobile TV. Intel also announced that they plan to work with Ericsson to develop HSPA data modules that will be optimized for Moorestown.

Intel claims that Moorestown-based devices will use as little as one-tenth the power than an Atom processor-based mobile devices will use.

Moorestown will be released sometime between 2009 and 2010.

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Intel is now offering the X25-E Extreme SATA Solid-State Drive, their highest- performing solid-state drive (SSD) designed for both server and workstation. The 2.5-inch form factor X25-E SSD is designed for intense computing workload measured in IOPS and it will increase server and workstation performance by 100x compared to traditional hard-drives.

The X-25E is capable of 35,000 IOPS (Input/Output Per Second; 4KB Random ), 3,300 IOPS (4KB Random Write) and 75ms read latency. Active power draw is just 2.4 watts, and it’s capable of up to 250MB/s sequential read speeds and up to 170MB/s sequential write speeds.

The 32GB capacity drive is now available at $695 for quantities up to 1,000 while the 64GB version will become available in the first quarter of 2009. Intel’s latest SSD uses 50nm single-level cell (SLC) NAND flash memory technology.

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snom has launched the snom 820, an an elegant and attractive SIP-based business VoIP phone.

The snom 820 features a high-resolution TFT color display that makes it easy for the users to view data through the XML browser.

It supports WiFi standard 802.11 and provides high-end sound quality and voice clarity which give users a feeling that they are talking to a person in the same room.

The snom 820 is equipped with the usual business functions like support for three-way conference calls, multiple ring tones and twelve different SIP identities per phone.  It has a VPN capability and supports SRTP and TLS security standards that help prevent recording and sniffing of VoIP data over the network.

Below are the features of the snom 820:

• High-resolution TFT color display
• Comfortable and intuitive menu structure
• Caller identification on display
• Directory (250 entries)
• Import/export of directory/phonebook
• Speed dial
• Local dial plan
• Lists of missed, received, and dialed calls (100 entries each)
• Indication of calls on hold
• Clock with automatic daylight-saving time, call timer
• Call blocking
• Handling of up to 12 calls simultaneously
• Auto answer mode
• Ringtone selection, VIP ringtones, import of individual ringtones
• URL dialing support
• Multilingualism
• DND mode
• Speakerphone
• Keyboard lock
• WiFi connection via USB 1.1
• Hold
• Unattended and attended transfer
• Hold music
• Call forwarding
• 3-way conference
• Call park, call pickup
• Call completion on busy/not available
• Client Matter Code (CMC)
• Call waiting/switching between calls

Click here for more information about the snom 820.

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Microsoft has debuted the Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Release 2 (R2), an update to Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 at the VoiceCon event in Amsterdam. Customers will be able to purchase the release, currently in private beta testing, beginning in February 2009.

“Office Communications Server 2007 R2, debuting just one year after the Microsoft unified communications launch, highlights the pace of innovation that is possible with software,” said Stephen Elop, president of the Microsoft Business Division at Microsoft. “This new release puts Microsoft on a rapid path to deliver voice software that does much more than a network private branch exchange (PBX) and with much less cost.”

Microsoft has also released some really exciting features of the upcoming R2 update for Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007.

• Dial-in audioconferencing. This feature will allow customers to host their own on-premise audioconferencing bridge that is managed by IT instead of having it outsourced from a 3rd party provider.
• Desktop sharing. This feature enables users to seamlessly share their desktop, initiate audio communications and collaborate with others outside the organization on PC, Macintosh or Linux platforms through a Web-based interface.
• Persistent group chat. This feature allows users to participate in topic-based discussions or chat rooms. The chat rooms are archived periodically to allow for easy searching on past discussions.
• Enhanced Voice and Mobility
• Attendant console and delegation. This allows receptionists, team secretaries and others to manage calls and conferences on behalf of other users, set up workflows to route calls, and manage higher volumes of incoming communications through a software-based interface.
• SIP trunking. This feature enables businesses to reduce costs by setting up a direct VoIP connection between an Internet telephony service provider and Office Communicator 2007 without requiring on-premise gateways.
• Response group. A workflow design application manages incoming calls based on user-configured rules (e.g., round-robin, longest idle, simultaneous), providing a simple-to-use basic engine for call treatment, routing and queuing.
• Mobility and single-number reach. This extends Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile functionality to Nokia S40, Motorola RAZR, Blackberry and Windows Mobile platforms, allowing users to communicate using presence, IM and voice as an extension of their PBX from a unified client.

The Microsoft OCS R2 will be launched on February 3rd 2009 and you can find more information about Microsoft OCS R2 at www.microsoft.com/communicationsserver.

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NetGear has announced the availability of ReadyNAS Pro, the industry’s first six-bay desktop network attached storage solution (NAS) and the newest member of Netgear ReadyNAS family for small and medium sized businesses.

The ReadyNAS Pro delivers high availability, high performance, expandability, and serviceability in a cost-effective unit that is easy to use and quick to deploy. Some of the features of the Netgear ReadyNAS Pro include support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, NetGear’s proprietary auto-expandable X-RAID2 configuration, system monitoring, built-in backup capability, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and the ability to hold up to half a dozen SATA II drives in lockable and hot-swappable disk trays.

The ReadyNAS Pro is available in different storage capacities, the RNDP6350 has 1.5TB of storage capacity, the RNDP6310 has 3TB, and the RNDP6610 has 6TB. The ReadyNAS Pro models can be connected to the existing  local or wireless network and can be used as storage, back up and data sharing device regardless of the operating systems used by the computers in the network.

The NetGear ReadyNAS Pros are now available with prices starting at $2,000.

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Global IP Solutions (GIPS) , a leading provider of IP multimedia processing solutions, launched the GIPS VideoEngine Mobile, an application that enables peer-to-peer video calling and multi-point video conferencing for Windows Mobile-based phones. GIPS VideoEngine Mobile enables wireless carriers, application developers and mobile handset manufacturers to provide high-quality video calls, even under adverse network conditions.

“Today’s mobile phone users demand the best in quality and rich functionality, which is why there is an enormous opportunity for application developers and wireless carriers to offer real-time video calls to the masses,” said Emerick Woods, GIPS’ Chief Executive Officer. “Our expertise in enabling IP communications will allow mobile phone users the highest quality video calling experience possible.”

The application leverages GIPS capabilities in managing network effects and hardware limitations so that users can experience good quality video calls.

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