October 2010

Are Computers Any Match For Human Intelligence?

By |October 7th, 2010

Computer’s biggest challenge is unraveling semantics, understanding the meaning of language. Beyond the actual definition, context impacts everything. A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has been working since the beginning of the year on fine-tuning a computer system that is trying to master semantics by learning more like a human.

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RAMP Chosen for Publishing Solutions

By |October 7th, 2010

RAMP has been chosen for Pennwell’s specialized industry news and information websites. They will automate their publishing workflows with taxonomy development and applications to make search and publishing contextually relevant to users’ online behavior on these websites.

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Former AT&T VP Joins Hewlett-Packard

By |October 6th, 2010

Hewlett-Packard Co. is making headlines with the appointment of new CEO and chairman, Léo Apotheker, but they are also adding staff in other areas. Former cloud evangelist Joe Weinman has joined the cloud development team at the technical superpower.

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WorthPoint Makes a Good Bid

By |October 5th, 2010

Worthpoint, a provider of valuation for art, antiques and collectibles, has been totally revamped and re-launched. Now reaching over 10,000 subscribers and offering new features, CEO Will Seippel said Worthpoint “is just getting started.”

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REViSITE ICT4EE Revving Up For Industry

By |October 5th, 2010

Revisite, a catchy acronym for Roadmap Enabling Vision and Strategy for ICT-enabled Energy Efficiency, is a new project that will tie together four industrial disciplines. Manufacturing, construction, lighting, and grids in a cross sectored research community in Europe. Each sector is represented by various initiatives including the European Technology Platforms or ETPs. Included in this group are Artemis, ECTP, Manufacture, Photonics21, and Smartgrids. All of this is brought under the umbrella of ICT for Energy Efficiency or ICT4EE.

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Surprise – Revenue Generation A Top Priority Among Marketers

By |October 4th, 2010

Surprise, surprise. The number one priority for marketers world wide is revenue generation. Traffic equals customers, and it's those customers who do the all important conversion and buy something.

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Verndale Pulls Down Two WebAwards

By |October 4th, 2010

Recognized for Outstanding Achievement in web development for their work on the new Commonwealth Magazine and Money Management International websites, Verndale was honored with two WebAwards by the WebMarketing Association. This is no small feat considering the nominees and the criteria which is quite lengthy.

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