Microsoft has announced that beta versions of its Project Oxford machine learning tools are now publicly available; previously, developers could only try out the tools if they had an invitation from the company. “Starting today, we’ve further expanded the reach of Project Oxford’s Language Understanding Intelligent Service (LUIS) with public
In the latest version of its Cloud Index report, Cisco predicts that global cloud traffic will reach 8.6 zettabytes (ZB) by 2019. By comparison, last year, cloud traffic totaled 2.1 ZB. Other noteworthy stats from the report include the following: Public cloud computing workloads are increasing 44 percent every year;
Powerful features for designers, engineers and architects. Wiesbaden, Germany. 28 OCTOBER 2015Panasonic today introduced the Performance model of its Toughpad 4K FZ-Y1 large screen business rugged tablet designed to provide engineers, architects and designers with a brilliant and extraordinary viewing experience on a mobile device. With its increased computing power and dedicated graphics and the first Panasonic Toughpad to offer Windows 10 Pro, the FZ-Y1 builds on Panasonic???s pedigree of introducing the first 4K tablet with this latest 20 inch business rugged professional device. Ready-made for CADA ready-made solution for CAD designers, engineers and architects, the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-Y1 Performance model is already certified by Dassault Syst??mes for use with its market-leading 3D CAD application SOLIDWORKS[*1]. More powerfulThe Panasonic Toughpad FZ-Y1 Performance is a more powerful version of the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-Y1 Standard model announced in July this year. The Performance model has the powerful 5th Generation Intel?? Core??? i7-5600U vPro??? Processor (4 MB cache, 2.6 GHz up to 3.2 GHz with Intel?? Turbo Boost Technology) and dedicated AMD FirePro??? M5100 graphics with 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD (Optional 512 GB SSD) to handle high end applications. A3 viewing displayWith its 20??? IPS?? multi touch display with up to 10 finger recognition backed by a 4K (3840 X 2560) Ultra HD resolution, 230 ppi and 15:10 aspect ratio, the Toughpad tablet is ideal for viewing and working with A3 size plans and designs. The optional Electronic Touch Pen also offers the ability to draw and make free-hand notes on the device with the freedom and creativity of pen and paper. The pen uses infrared signals to distinctly read every pixel on the screen and communicates it with the tablet via Bluetooth, making it stand apart from commonly found digitizers. It is so accurate because it is able to recognize every individual pixel on the tablet screen, can recognize & record the pen tilt and can interpret 2048 levels of pressure, ensuring engineers/designers handwriting or drawing is reflected perfectly to the smallest detail. Business connectivityWith its full set of business ports (USB 3.0, gigabit LAN port, HDMI 2.0 INPUT (support HDCP2.2), Mini DisplayPortTM Output and Docking connector) and wireless connectivity (Bluetooth and WLAN), the user will always be connected and able to collaborate whether at their desk or out of the office. The HD Webcam with micro phone also offers an ideal web conferencing experience. Monitor and review capabilityFor viewing animations, film rushes, 3D models, plans or images in the ultimate high resolution detail, the Toughpad FZ-Y1 Performance model???s HDMI 2.0 INPUT port enables the device to be turned into a high resolution field monitor for applications such as broadcast and movie shooting. Tough and flexibleThe Windows 10 Pro operating system ensures high performance and security with the option of downgrading to Windows 7 Professional [*2] to make the tablet compatible with a wide range of business IT infrastructures. The eye-catching silver bezel together with the 4K display panel is mounted on the magnesium frame, which is enclosed in a reinforced glass fiber case to make it a true business rugged tablet. This lightweight device is built to handle a 76cm [*3] fall, helping to avoid downtime and delivering a better total cost of ownership for businesses. The device also comes with Kensington lock compatibility to easily secure it while away from the desk or at an event. Combined with accessories such as the optional desktop cradle and optional carrying case solution, the device can be used as both a desktop PC and tablet. The cradle easily converts into a tilted stand to allow the tablet to be used in drafting table mode, and offers additional connectivity port options. A VESA-compatible mounting adaptor plate is also available. ???This latest achievement from Panasonic further underlines the company???s commitment to delivering the very best in mobile computing technology for 3D design and engineering professionals,??? said Vincent Merlino, High-Tech Industry Solution Experience Manager at Dassault Syst??mes. ???The combination of our 3D design software and the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-Y1 tablet is the ultimate mobile toolkit for today???s professional designers???. The latest Panasonic Toughpad FZ-Y1 Performance model comes with a three-year warranty with a 96-hour repair turnaround time and will be available from the end of December [*4] 2015 with prices starting at ??3180 + vat. [*1] SOLIDWORKS is certified for FZ-Y1 Performance model with Windows 10 Pro.[*2] Available through downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro[*3] Operating mode, bottom-side drop test and this performance test does not guarantee against damage or malfunction.[*4] For Windows 7 Professional (available through downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro), it???s available from January 2016 Press contact:Michael BartleyT: +44 (0)118 949 7750E: [email protected]
Socialspiel Meets Global, Multi-Platform Launch Timeline with the Perforce Helix SCM and Collaboration Platform WOKINGHAM (UK), October 28, 2015 ??? Perforce Software today announced that Legacy Quest, the new free-to-play roguelike action-RPG game developed by Socialspiel Entertainment and published by Nexon, has launched in 14 countries. The game was developed using the Perforce Helix source code management (SCM) and collaboration platform. Global Cross-Platform DevelopmentThe scalability of the Perforce Helix platform was critical to Socialspiel???s development process. The studio initially used Git for version control, but the platform couldn???t meet Socialspiel???s need to store all project assets???including large binary files???in one place. By using Perforce Helix as the ???single source of truth??? for all Legacy Quest IP, the studio???s art, audio and development teams from Germany and Korea collaborated seamlessly to branch, build and merge new releases across platforms including iOS and Android. Socialspiel estimates that Perforce Helix helped increase release efficiency by as much as 30 percent compared to previous projects. ???We founded Socialspiel as a group of ex-Rockstar Games and Deep Silver developers who were used to using Perforce on some of the largest game franchises in the world,??? said Mike Borras, co-founder and CEO of Socialspiel Entertainment. ???We thought that Perforce was out of our price range as a startup, but the free-for-20-users program allowed us to switch over from Git and continue working the way we???ve always done. From Legacy Quest???s initial development to its release and ongoing support, Perforce Helix allows us to operate at Triple-A scale, with the speed, flexibility and efficiency of a lean mobile studio.??? Perforce is the games industry???s most popular SCM and collaboration platform due to its speed, ease of use and ability to manage any type of file???including large binaries, such as the artwork and audio files used to make games. By acting as a single repository for all code, IP and other assets, it enables studios to accelerate many of their key development processes and easily plug in automation tools to quickly branch and manage builds. Scaling Triple-A Development Socialspiel started using Perforce Helix through the Perforce 20/20 Program, which offers Perforce Helix free of charge for up to 20 users or 20 workspaces; it also includes access to Perforce???s award-winning technical support. As Socialspiel outgrew the program, it migrated to the paid edition without any downtime or issues, allowing the studio to scale its Triple-A development practices throughout the entire development and release process. ???We created the 20/20 Program because we believe that companies shouldn???t have to compromise on the quality of their tools and processes based on their size and budget,??? said Christopher Seiwald, founder and CEO of Perforce. ???It???s very satisfying to work with young companies like Socialspiel and watch them grow and mature with our technology.??? Legacy Quest is available on iOS and Android. Additional press information on the game is available here: https://app.box.com/s/ztkcsw7s46lwot7r044sxsjflph8f958