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Article Source: IBMSupercomputer in Scotland tackles HIV Researchers at the University of Edinburgh and IBM's TJ Watson Research Centre will work together on a five-year research project that teams up simulations on a supercomputer and lab experiments to design drugs to fight HIV. Read article |
Second Life adapts for corporate life IBM and Linden Lab, creator of Second Life, are working on adapting the popular virtual world technology for customised and secure collaboration within corporations. Read article |
Nano switch brightens outlook for optical computers IBM scientists have built the worldâs smallest nanophotonic switch, about 100 times smaller than the cross section of a human hair. This marks another significant advance towards sending information inside a computer chip by using light pulses instead of electrons. Read article |
Companies find social responsibility a business plus Companies say they reap benefits when they are more open with stakeholders and put social responsibility at the core of their business strategy. According to a new study by IBM, businesses believe they will be more competitive, attract and retain the best talent, and gain access to new business opportunities. Read article |
Banks banking on expansion; may not be ready The latest research report from IBM finds the banking industry expects to fuel growth through market expansion, particularly in emerging markets. But banks say theyâre not ready to seize these opportunities. Read article |