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- A Symmetric Modal Lambda Calculus for distributed computing
- This white paper presents a foundational language for distributed programming; called Lambda 5 that addresses both mobility of code and locality of resources. Specifically, the work takes the possible worlds of the intuitionistic modal logic IS5 to be nodes on a network, and the connectives 2 and 3 to reect...
- White papers 2004-03-01
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- Grid Computing: Distributed Advantage
- Executive Summary - The next generation of grid computing is being built today, and includes support for shared computing power, content management, applications and storage. Though initial applications are academic, the potential for business has already been recognized. It is widely believed that grid computing is inevitable, but the evolution...
- White papers 2001-11-13
- Research in Distributed Embedded Computing Systems
- The paper reveals Embedded System as any computer that is a component in a larger system and that relies on its own microprocessor. It also reveals that Distributed System is a system that consists of a collection of distinct processes which are spatially separated, and which communicate with one another...
- White papers 2004-11-01
- ClearCube Reshapes Desktop Computing in the Financial Services Industry
- This white paper examines the challenges of distributed desktop computing in the financial services industry. It shows how ClearCube Technology is reshaping the desktop operational and cost model of the industry. Visionary Research conducted in-depth interviews with senior executives at leading financial services firms to identify the key issues as...
- White papers 2003-05-05
- Peering into the World of Peer-to-Peer, Part II
- We look beyond end-user peer-to-peer (P2P) offerings such as Napster to distributed computing, business dynamics and P2P infrastructure. From today's custom-built, incompatible applications, the P2P world will become more defined. Application developers, service providers and infrastructure vendors will follow the paths best suited to their target markets and business models....
- White papers 2000-12-01
- Distributed Real-Time Audio Processing
- Computer systems for real-time multimedia processing require high processing power. Problems that depend on high processing power are usually solved by using parallel or distributed computing techniques; however, the combination of the difficulties of both real-time and parallel programming has led the development of applications for real-time multimedia processing for...
- White papers
- Multidisciplinary High-Fidelity Analysis and Optimization of Aerospace Vehicles, Part I: Formulation
- The paper describes the engineering aspects of formulating the optimization by integrating these analysis codes and associated interface codes into the system. An objective of the High Performance Computing and Communication Program at the NASA Langley Research Center is to demonstrate multidisciplinary shape and sizing optimization of a complete aerospace...
- White papers 2000-01-24
- Distributed Supply Chain Simulation Using a Generic Job Running Framework
- For supply chain performance simulation that involves aggregating results from multiple runs of the same underlying model, simulation iterations can be distributed to networked computing resources to achieve significant speedup. This paper presents a generic distributed job running framework that facilitates such high performance supply chain simulation. The paper first...
- White papers 2003-10-31
- Autonomic Computing Strategy Perspectives
- This paper will address one of the fundamental on demand business strategy perspectives, Autonomic Computing. The paper focuses on Autonomic Computing will emphasize both strategic and technological perspectives. The overall on demand business strategy focuses on two computing areas of interest: Autonomic Computing and Grid Computing. It is the Autonomic...
- White papers 2004-06-29
- Working With Financial Statements-The McGraw-Hill Companies
- By virtue of examples of balance sheet and income statement, statements of cash flows, this paper gives a good working knowledge of financial statements. The importance of standardized financial statements, financial ratios, computing liquidity ratios, computing long-term solvency ratios, computing coverage ratios, computing inventory and receivable ratios, computing total...
- Presentations 2003-01-01
- Tapping into Grid Computing
- What if any computing resource - processing, storage capacity, data, applications - could be an input to a larger process, regardless of where that resource was located? Such a vision is actually thinkable, albeit not fully realized. Thanks to developments in grid computing, we can ponder the potential...
- White papers 2002-11-01
- Distributed Sensing For Quality And Productivity Improvements
- Distributed sensing, a system-wide deployment of sensing devices, has resulted in both temporally and spatially dense data-rich environments. This new technology provides unprecedented opportunities for quality and productivity improvement. This paper discusses the state-of-the-art practice, research challenges, and future directions related to distributed sensing. The discussion includes optimal design of...
- White papers 2004-07-26
- Mobile Computing in Construction
- Mobile technologies bring new potential to modern information society. Much research is focusing on detailed aspects or single facets of mobile computing, perhaps even too fast for papers to be published. As one technology overtakes another and technical solutions are undoubtedly becoming more consistent and reliable, it is more reasonable...
- White papers 2004-08-01
- Affordances Of Ubiquitous Computing And Productivity In Knowledge Work
- To explore the effects of ubiquitous computing on productivity in knowledge work, the paper first reviews the nature of knowledge work and summarizes how productivity is achieved. Ubiquitous computing appears on the surface to offer very important productivity opportunities in knowledge work processes The concept of affordances is interesting in...
- White papers 2003-09-30
- Distributed Power Integration Needs Assessment and Testing
- This white paper describes and defines a proposed major test of the electrical implications of deep and diverse penetration of distributed energy resources (DER) into distribution systems. As distributed power, become more commonplace its electrical interactions will become more important to understand and more challenging to manage. This testing program...
- White papers 2001-04-01
- Autonomic Computing: Can It Help to Manage the Increasingly Complex Information Environment?
- Information systems that respond to changing conditions and regulate and repair themselves are the dream behind autonomic computing. This initiative depends on bringing together advanced technologies and management techniques in a holistic way. Autonomic computing isn't just an academic "Grand challenge." It is an answer to a looming crisis in...
- White papers 2002-03-22
- Autonomic Computing 2: Implications for IT Services
- Autonomic computing has vast implications for Information Technology (IT) services. Its technologies are already being applied to business recovery and continuity. Outsourcing firms are predicted to be the primary market for autonomic computing because of the potential for flexibility and cost savings. Services personnel - including architects, consultants and practitioners...
- White papers 2002-04-18
- Discussion of Metrics for Distributed Project Management: Preliminary Findings
- Project-based activities are at the heart of the virtual organization concept, which implies working in a limited timeframe with distributed teams. Although distributed projects provide major benefits in terms of tapping partners' competencies, they represent a significant challenge for coordinating and monitoring teams' performance. This paper investigates distributed projects with...
- White papers 2001-11-13
- The Buzz About Hive Computing: Putting Peer-to-Peer Computing to Work
- "Fifty years ago, Thomas Watson estimated there was a worldwide need for maybe five computers. We now know that that number was wrong. He overestimated by four." Author and peer-to-peer (P2P) pundit Clay Shirky, a partner with venture capital firm The Accelerator Group, recently uttered this provocative statement at O'Reilly's...
- White papers 2001-04-03
- Decision Criteria for the Deployment of Distributed Generation Technologies
- The recent emergence of distributed generation in the competitive electric power market raises many interesting issues. The deployment of distributed generation technologies required a decision tool in order to justify the best technological choice. This paper introduces decision criteria from the perspectives of distributed generation developers and end-use customers. The...
- White papers 2001-01-01
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