IBM unveils high performance computing cloud offerings for enterprises - June 13, 2011
Technology firm IBM, US, has announced new high performance computing (HPC) cloud offerings to help clients tackle advanced scientific and technical computing workloads like analytics, simulations for product development, climate research and life sciences. The HPC cloud offerings are projected to allow clients to link… Read More
American Institute of Physics to refocus its publishing portfolio - June 13, 2011
The American Institute of Physics (AIP) has announced that it will refocus its publishing portfolio on its original and core mission for its scholarly publishing enterprise - the publishing of AIP's suite of journals and those of its Member Societies. This strategic move is expected… Read More
IMS acquires software solutions company, Med-Vantage - June 13, 2011
Pharmaceutical and healthcare information provider IMS Health, US, has acquired US-based software solutions company Med-Vantage to further expand its presence and capabilities in the payer marketplace. Med-Vantage offers its clients a comprehensive suite of provider performance management and member engagement solutions that promote quality care and… Read More
JISC Techdis Accessible IT Practice Support Programme to focus on using IT for effective and inclusive communication - June 13, 2011
JISC Techdis, a JISC Advance advisory service, has brought together a range of resources in one place to offer organisations the Accessible IT Practice Support Programme. The programme will help staff think about how they can use technology in a more inclusive way and meet the… Read More
UCLA in pact with Roche for access to latest research technologies - June 13, 2011
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has announced an agreement with Switzerland-based biotech company Roche. Under the deal, Roche will provide UCLA's stem cell and cancer researchers with the latest technologies that will drive research capabilities and further the understanding of complex disease. The… Read More
LSU Press Director MaryKatherine Callaway elected President of AAUP - June 13, 2011
The Association of American University Presses (AAUP) has announced that Louisiana State University Press Director MaryKatherine Callaway assumed leadership of the AAUP for the 2011-2012 term, at the AAUP Annual Meeting in Baltimore. Callaway succeeds Richard Brown, director of Georgetown University Press, who will remain on… Read More
