http://www.transtec.co.uk/ News: en http://www.transtec.co.uk/fileadmin/templates/images/favicons/favicon1.gif http://www.transtec.co.uk/ News: TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.transtec.co.uk/index.php?id=559&no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=83 transtec offers Lantronix xPrintServer for iOS-based systems
iPhone has proven its value as a business tool. In Germany, its market share is above twenty percent. Now the iPad is enjoying similar success.
Increasing numbers of companies are using tablet computers in their day-to-day operations. But most networks are still based on Microsoft servers, so integrating iPhones and iPads is a bit like putting a square peg into a round hole.

xPrintServer from Lantronix offers an elegant solution to this problem. It is easily integrated into existing networks where it detects all printers in the network and then makes them accessible via WiFi to mobile devices running iOS 4.2 or higher. The device is managed through the print menu provided in iOS itself. It is no longer necessary to download and install additional drivers or printer applications. Lantronix xPrintServer is the size of an iPhone. It is compatible with all common printer types and is available immediately from transtec.]]> 2012 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.transtec.co.uk/index.php?id=559&no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=127 transtec Includes HPC-Database ParStream into their Portfolio
ParStream makes efficient use of the high degree of parallelism of current multi-processor architecture – ranging from standard CPUs to highly parallel NVIDIA Tesla GPUs. It also uses a novel indexing method, the Highly Parallel Compressed Index. Furthermore, ParStream can also execute queries on data immediately after a continuously running import, offering near real-time results, also with petabytes of data.
 
“Data volumes are increasing rapidly in most companies,” says Jörg Bienert, ParStream’s founder and CEO. “Classical database systems are not equal to this challenge. Algorithmic procedures for indexing large amounts of data have seen relatively few innovations in the past years and decades.”

“We are convinced that we are revolutionizing the database market and will help customers transform their data into knowledge and, ultimately, into capital,” says Michael Hummel, co-founder and joint CEO of ParStream. “Data has become an extremely important resource for companies and scientists in the 21st century and that is why developing instruments for managing and analyzing Big Data is one of the biggest challenges facing IT in the near future. With transtec as our partner who is highly experienced in HPC projects, we will deliver on this promise.”

“We have a lot of customers from the scientific as well as financial or telecommunications areas, where analyzing huge amounts of data in the shortest period of time possible is a critical factor of success,” explains Dr. Oliver Tennert, Director Technology Management and HPC Solutions at transtec. “As a specialist for High Performance Computing we are now able to offer these customers ParStream as a database system, based on our powerful and high-quality HPC hardware components, as a total solution that is optimized for this challenge in the best way imaginable.”

Application scenarios for ParStream exist at companies in a wide range of industries where Big Data Analysis constitutes a challenge. Examples include network surveillance in the telecommunications industry, Web analytics in e-commerce, smart grid management in the energy sector, or the misuse of credit cards in the financial sector.  ParStream is also suitable for use in research fields such as climate model analysis or genetic research.]]> 2011 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.transtec.co.uk/index.php?id=559&no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=74 Enter Into Partnership for European HPC Market
Bright Cluster Manager, from Bright Computing, removes the complexity from deploying, monitoring and managing HPC clusters. The intuitive graphical user interface provides complete visibility and manageability to all aspects of the cluster, without the need for the administrator to understand Linux. Alternatively, the cluster can be managed at the CLI-level via Bright’s powerful cluster management shell. Productivity is also enhanced by its seamless architecture: a single process controls all provisioning, monitoring, health-checking and management of the cluster, minimizing system overhead and maintenance. This efficiency contrasts strongly to the toolkit approach offered by other commercially available and open source management software that relies on user-driven integration and version control for each tool, as well as multiple interfaces and databases.

“With Bright Cluster Manager, we are now able to provide our academic as well as our enterprise customers an all-encompassing HPC solution portfolio, fully consistent with our motto `easy to manage – easy to use‘,“ says Dr. Oliver Tennert, Director of Technology Management & HPC Solutions. “To maximize productivity of an inherently complex system like an HPC cluster, customers require individual consulting, highest-quality hardware, and a broad range of services, alongside with intelligent software and middleware. With Bright Cluster Manager as the technology leader in this area we are now able to round off our HPC portfolio and provide real high-productivity solutions to customers.”

In its latest incarnation 5.2, Bright Cluster Manager offers – besides its well-proven features for easy management and monitoring of HPC clusters – full CUDA 4.0 support, a tight integration of various job management systems like PBS Pro, Torque/Moab, SLURM, LSF or Grid Engine; a web-based user portal; a Python interface allowing for script-controlled administration of HPC clusters with Bright; as well as support for the latest Linux distributions like Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, CentOS 6, Scientific Linux 6 and SLES 11 SP1.

“transtec delivers an impressive range of HPC solutions and services,” said Dr. Matthijs van Leeuwen, CEO and Founder of Bright Computing. “Bright Cluster Manager is a good fit for transtec’s mission to provide their customers with the total HPC solution to meet their needs — while keeping usability and manageability as a priority.” ]]> 2011 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.transtec.co.uk/index.php?id=559&no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=108 transtec has expanded its product portfolio
The technology and price of the Lynx models with Intel Xeon Processor platform are oriented towards the requirements of SMBs. Performance can be leveraged by 30 percent from the predecessor generation depending on the application. By deploying these new processors and optimised 80+ PSUs, transtec has managed to considerably reduce the power consumption and the TCO. All server models can be managed from a remote maintenance option by an external IT administrator. A guaranteed product cycle from transtec is valid for a minimum of 24 months and provides additional investment protection.

Quiet, powerful, efficient: Lynx CALLEO Silent Servers
Optimum stability and security in operation, convenient operability and high productivity with workgroup applications are combined with a minimal 30 decibel (A) noise emission in the Lynx CALLEO Silent Servers. The servers can be configured with up to 32 Gigabyte RAM and 24 Terabyte hard drive capacity. A maximum of 6 slots are available for extension cards to allow for an uncomplicated upgrade to new requirements.

Affordable IT backbone: Lynx CALLEO Infrastructure Servers
The Lynx CALLEO Infrastructure Servers are streamlined down to the basic functions to ensure that investment costs are also kept to a minimum. The dedicated single socket servers also meet demanding security and stability requirements. You can operate with a maximum of 32 Gigabyte RAM and with two to four 3.5 inch hard drives.

Graphics computing performance for all: Lynx Workstation 1610T
The graphics card and processor must deliver high performance to use current graphics, design and multimedia applications effectively. With the new Lynx Workstations based on Intel Xeon E3 1200 Processor Technology and powerful graphics cards, an extremely productive, high-performance workstation can be configured on a limited budget with which even demanding CAD/CAM and imaging applications can be efficiently used.]]> 2011 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.transtec.co.uk/index.php?id=559&no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=11 Operatives Ergebnis um 43,5 Prozent verbessert http://www.transtec.de/go/Unternehmensberichte]]> 2010 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.transtec.co.uk/index.php?id=559&no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=47 Certified server and desktop models now available 2010 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:00:00 +0100 http://www.transtec.co.uk/index.php?id=559&no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=13 Zuwächse im Auftragseingang
„Wir spüren eine Belebung des Marktes und erste Anzeichen dafür, dass Unternehmen wieder in IT investieren. Im Mittelstand sind besonders Lösungen gefragt, die Kosteneinsparungen bringen – das bestätigt uns in unserer strategischen Ausrichtung“, sagt Hans-Jürgen Bahde, Vorstand der transtec AG. „In den ersten sechs Monaten des Jahres konnten wir den Umsatz mit IT-Lösungen und Services verdoppeln – hier spielen High-Performance- und Virtualisierungslösungen eine wichtige Rolle.“

Der Konzernumsatz lag mit 19,1 Millionen Euro in den ersten sechs Monaten des Jahres 2010 um 5,6 Prozent unter dem Vorjahreszeitraum. Der internationale IT-Anbieter führt das auf das zurückhaltende Investitionsverhalten aus 2009 zurück, das sich insbesondere in der Rechnungsstellung des ersten Quartals 2010 bemerkbar machte.

Aufgrund des gestiegenen Auftragseingangs und der zunehmenden Erholung des IT-Marktes, geht transtec für das Jahr 2010 von steigenden Umsätzen in allen Organisationseinheiten der transtec Gruppe aus. Ab 2011 erwartet der IT-Anbieter ein positives Jahresergebnis.

Den vollständigen transtec Halbjahresbericht finden Sie zum Download hier:
Halbjahresbericht-2010]]> 2010 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.transtec.co.uk/index.php?id=559&no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=14 transtec stattet Lernzentrum, Labor und Klausurbetrieb der Hochschule Darmstadt mit Pano Logic Zero...
50 Pano Logic Boxen hat transtec dafür in den Klausurräumen installiert, 250 Prüfungen wurden bereits per virtuellem Desktop absolviert. Derzeit laufen Gespräche über die Ausweitung des Projekts auf weitere Fachbereiche. Hubert Langenstein, wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter und IT-Verantwortlicher am Fachbereich Elektro- und Informationstechnik: „Durch den geringen Platzverbrauch dank Untertischmontage, die minimale Wärmeemission der Pano Logic Boxen und die Ausfallsicherheit der Desktop Virtualisierungs-Technologie haben wir unseren Klausurbetrieb auf ein komplett neues Niveau gehoben“. Prof. Dr. Antje Wirth fügt hinzu: „Der lautlose Betrieb der Pano Logic Boxen erzeugt während der Prüfungen heute ein fast unheimliches Gefühl der Ruhe!“ transtec startete die Installation der Pano Logic Technologie bereits 2008 zunächst im öffentli-chen Lernzentrum des Fachbereichs. In Laboren, Seminar- und öffentlichen Räumen haben 2.300 Studierende dort Zugang zu Simulationspaketen für Elektro-, Energie- und Regelungstech-nik, Software-Engineering-Tools und speziellen Programmierumgebungen. Zuvor liefen diese Anwendungen auf 600 PCs über Windows 2008 Server Domain. 95 % Energiekosten gespart
Die neue Lösung besteht aus dem Pano Device, einem faustgroßen Würfel, und dem Pano Ma-nager als Verwaltungsoberfläche. Das Pano Device ist ein Zero Client, der Tastatur, Maus, Bildschirm, Audio und USB Endgeräte mit einem virtuellen Windows System verbindet. Jeder Studierende kann damit heute sämtliche Hard- und Software-Ressourcen des Fachbereiches nutzen; dafür erhält er bei der Immatrikulation einen Zugang, den er sein Studium über behält. Gleichzeitig ist die Administration des Lernzentrum wesentlich einfacher, Updates und Release-Wechsel sind besser planbar, durch Einbindung von Browsertechnologie wurde die Kommunikation mit den Studierenden verbessert, und vor allem spart die Hochschule heute bis zu 95 % der Energiekosten in ihrem Lernzentrum – ein Green IT Projekt, wie es im Buche steht. Die Pano Logic Technologie versetzt das Lehrpersonal am Fachbereich auch in die Lage, schnel-ler und direkter mit den Studierenden zu kommunizieren. Auf jedem Desktop werden per Firefox-Browser tagesaktuelle Nachrichten ausgegeben: Welche Vorlesung fällt aus, gibt es Raumverle-gungen etc. Auch an einer Reihe öffentlicher View Points in allen zentralen Bereichen des räum-lich weit über den Campus verstreuten Fachbereiches werden diese Informationen angezeigt – hinter den 42 Zoll großen Monitoren verbirgt sich jeweils ein Pano Device. So wird an den View Points die Webseite des Fachbereiches permanent neu geladen und sorgt für ein reibungsloses Zusammenspiel im Unibetrieb. Jeder Prüfungsabsolvent erhält seinen persönlichen Desktop
Nach Einführung der Desktop Virtualisierung im Lernzentrum und den praktischen Laborberei-chen wie Regelungs-, Mikroprozessor- und Messtechnik ist die Umstellung des Klausurbetriebs auf Pano Logic Technologie der bisherige Höhepunkt des Projektes. Professoren erstellen vor der Prüfung am zentralen Server die für jeden einzelnen Klausurabsolventen erforderlichen Templates. Der Prüfling greift dann während der Klausur über die Pano Logic Box temporär auf seinen persönlichen virtuellen Desktop zu und kann seine Prüfungsaufgaben dadurch wesentlich komfortabler und schneller erledigen als früher. Neben dem Klausurbetrieb werden in Kürze auch in den Vorlesungen Pano Logic Devices zum Einsatz kommen, über welche die Studierendenden Zugriff auf SAP und Standard-Büroanwendungen haben. Weitere Informationen zu transtec Desktop Virtualisierung finden Sie unter:
http://zero-client.transtec.net]]> 2010 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.transtec.co.uk/index.php?id=559&no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=53 Customers can save up to 2,500 GBP with trade-in option 2010 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.transtec.co.uk/index.php?id=559&no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=58 New transtec CALLEO Office Server at just 25 decibels (A) of noise emission Integrated remote maintenance option
Companies without their own IT administrators have the option of reserving customised service packages from transtec that are tailored to their own requirements. An engineer can be on site within one business day or, if you choose the gold service, within four hours, seven days a week - the features vary depending on the service package you choose. The high level of IT know-how at transtec is also integrated into the service: regular customer surveys reveal time and time again that 95 percent of customers rate the transtec service as good to excellent. Data backup ready
Space has been especially reserved in the transtec CALLEO Office Servers for a backup solution. The professionals at transtec can configure the CALLEO Office Servers with RDX exchangeable disks or tape drives, if so wished. In comparison to external solutions, this server represents a cost-effective and space-saving alternative. The new server is shipped according to individual requirements and ready for use. Network integration is simple and uncomplicated. High-performance technology for little money
The transtec CALLEO Office Server now offers small businesses with up to 35 employees the chance to enjoy a high-performance system at the highest technical level. All components are designed for 24-hour operation. Depending on requirements, the transtec Office Server with Intel Xeon Server Processors from the 3400 series can be configured with desktop processors from the Core i3 or Pentium series. A maximum of 32 Gigabytes of RAM and an upgrade to up to four PCI or PCIe cards are both possible. A multicard reader is also integrated. transtec CALLEO Office Servers are available in a mini-tower version. The entry-level configuration at 490 GBP (excluding VAT) includes:

• Mini-tower chassis (black)
• Intel 3420 chipset
• 1x Intel Pentium G6950, 2.8 GHz, 3 MB cache
• 2 GB DDR3 DIMM, unbuffered ECC, 1333 MHz, (2 DIMMs, max. 32 GB in 4 DIMMs)
• 250 GB hot-swap Enterprise SATA hard drive, max.4 hard drives
• Extension slots: 2x PCI-E x8 slot, 1x PCI-E x4 slot, 1 x PCI 32/33 5V
• IPMI 2.0 management with dedicated LAN port and KVM-over-LAN support
• dual Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet onboard
• Matrox G200eW 16MB DDR2 graphics onboard
• 4 SATA disk installation slots (internal)
• 1 DVD-RW drive
• Interfaces: 2x PS/2, 4x USB 2.0 (2x rear, 2x front), 2x serial (1x rear, 1x internal), 3x RJ45 (1x for IPMI), multicard reader (front) 1x VGA - 400 Watt power supply
• without operating system

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