Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Technology Stocks : Intel Corporation (INTC) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Elmer who wrote (141664)	8/15/2001 1:00:48 PM
From: Elmer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

An interesting comment below: "our Vitrea 2 software that has been optimized for the second generation of the Intel(R) Pentium 4 processor" Does this mean the second generation will have features not yet seen on the P4? MINNEAPOLIS, Aug 15, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ Vital Images Inc. (Nasdaq: VTAL), a medical imaging software company, announced today that Intel Corp. will be showcasing the latest version of Vital Images' Vitrea 2 imaging software at SIGGRAPH 2001, the foremost international conference for the computer graphics and interactive media industry. The industryleading medical imaging software will be featured as part of Intel's exhibit of highspeed, nextgeneration computer processors. "We are excited to be able to demonstrate a version of our Vitrea 2 software that has been optimized for the second generation of the Intel(R) Pentium 4 processor," says Dr. Vincent Argiro, founder and CTO of Vital Images. "Intel's Pentium 4 and Xeon(TM) processors provide increased performance for computation and graphical intensive workloads, which translates into even higher productivity for our customers." Vital Images is one of a select few companies invited to display software in Intel's Early Access Program exhibit at SIGGRAPH 2001. Intel's selection of Vital Images recognizes the company's position as an expert provider of leading 3D medical imaging software. The Intel Early Access Program extends unique development, timetomarket and comarketing opportunities to member companies producing CPUintensive applications for the next generation of Intel(R) processors. As a member company of the Intel Early Access Program, Vital Images is entitled to receive early possession and physical access to unreleased, nextgeneration Intel processors, allowing Vital Images to ensure Vitrea 2 software is optimized for maximum speed on even the newest Intel processors. See Vital Images' Vitrea 2 software on display Aug. 1416 at SIGGRAPH 2001, Booth #1725, in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. About Vitrea 2 Vitrea 2 is Vital Images' advanced medical imaging software for diagnostic evaluation of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) image data. Vitrea 2 features realtime navigation of 3D volume data, permitting the user to create two and threedimensional views of human anatomy and to interactively navigate within these images to better visualize and understand internal structures and disease conditions. In addition, Vitrea 2 utilizes an intuitive clinical workflow and automatic settings to improve speed and simplicity over other visualization techniques. About Vital Images Inc. Vital Images is a leading provider of 3D imaging software for use in clinical diagnosis, disease screening applications and surgical planning. The company's technology utilizes highspeed volume visualization and analysis, as well as network communications based on DICOM and Internet protocols. Vital Images cost effectively brings 3D visualization and analysis into the daytoday practice of medicine. The company markets its products to health care providers and to manufacturers of diagnostic imaging equipment through a direct sales force in the United States and independent resellers in international markets. Press releases, examples of 3D medical imaging and other corporate information are available on Vital Images' Web site at vitalimages.com Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forwardlooking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties which could cause results to differ materially from those projected, including dependence on market growth, the timely availability and acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, dependence on major customers, fluctuations in quarterly results, thirdparty reimbursement, the availability of capital and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's SEC reports, including the company's most recent report on Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2000 and most recent form 10Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000. Vitrea(R) is a registered trademark of Vital Images Inc. MAKE YOUR OPINION COUNT Click Here tbutton.prnewswire.com SOURCE Vital Images, Inc. CONTACT: Gregory S. Furness, Chief Financial Officer of Vital Images, Inc., +17638524100, Diane Rose or Nancy A. Johnson, both of Padilla Speer Beardsley, Inc., +16128718877, for Vital Images, Inc. URL: vitalimages.com siggraph.org prnewswire.com Copyright (C) 2001 PR Newswire. All rights reserved.

To: Elmer who wrote (141664)	8/15/2001 1:12:04 PM
From: Paul Engel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Elmer & Intel Investors - Intel To Use IBM's Summit-based Servers as Validation Platforms for Intel Processors. "--IBM today announced that Intel has selected IBM server technology as one of the validation platforms to test the upcoming Intel® Xeon (TM) processor MP and next-generation Itanium (TM) processors. " biz.yahoo.com Related Quotes Wednesday August 15, 12:26 pm Eastern Time Press Release SOURCE: IBM IBM Technology Selected by Intel to Validate Next-Generation Processors ARMONK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 15, 2001--IBM today announced that Intel has selected IBM server technology as one of the validation platforms to test the upcoming Intel® Xeon (TM) processor MP and next-generation Itanium (TM) processors. Intel is testing its 32- and 64-bit processors using IBM's ``Summit'' chipset technology in order to validate that the new processors can be deployed in enterprise-class servers, a milestone when bringing new microprocessors to market. Intel's validation effort will allow IBM's eServer(a) xSeries(b) systems powered by Summit to be one of the first Intel-based servers to market based on the Intel Xeon MP. Intel is also using IBM Summit technology to validate the next-generation of its Itanium processor, code-named ``McKinley,'' which is expected to be available in 2002. IBM's Summit is the first chipset that is designed to work with upcoming processors from both the Intel Xeon processor and Itanium processor families. ``With the first generation of Itanium viewed by many IT experts as a development platform for Intel's 64-bit architecture, customers will likely wait for the second generation Itanium chip called McKinley before deploying business critical applications,'' said Vernon Turner, vice president, systems and servers, IDC. ``Meanwhile, the IBM Summit chipset will provide customers with a performance advantage to exploit the computing power of IA32 that will be magnified once McKinley arrives. IBM will be one of the first to market with a battle tested chipset when the second generation of 64 bit computing is available from Intel.'' Composed of a group of IBM chips joined to an Intel processor, the Summit Chipset improves performance and scalability -- the ability to link processors together to create larger systems -- while adding mainframe-like features to an Intel-based server, such as advanced I/O capabilities. Each Summit chipset joins as many as four Intel Xeon MP processors together -- enabling them to share resources such as I/O and memory -- resulting in up to a 20 percent increase in overall system performance. ``The enterprise capabilities for the IBM Summit chipset, combined with scalable and reliable Intel Xeon processor, is a winning solution for customers seeking to run their business-critical applications on high performance, enterprise-class servers,'' said Mike Fister, Vice President and General Manager for Intel's Enterprise Platforms Group. ``IBM is taking the three major components of industry standard server technology -- processors, memory and I/O -- and powering them with advanced features to help standard systems perform at new levels,'' said Deepak Advani, vice president, IBM eServer xSeries. ``IBM is the only company that can bring its mainframe technology know-how and high end enterprise capabilities to the industry standard space at an affordable cost.'' The culmination of decades of IBM experience with mainframe and midrange system design, Summit capitalizes on IBM microprocessor technologies, including copper and silicon on insulator chip technology. Borrowing design attributes from IBM mainframe processor modules, the chipset's advanced features increase the speed of communication between processors that ``talk'' with each other while completing tasks. In addition, Summit will incorporate advanced PCI-X performance features designed to effectively double data transfer rates. With Summit's Remote I/O capabilities, additional systems such as storage devices will able to be connected at a distance from the server for greater flexibility. IBM is the number one server vendor in the world. For more information, visit www.ibm.com/eserver (a) The IBM eServer brand consists of the established IBM e-business logo with the descriptive term ``server'' following it. (b) IBM, Chipkill memory, the e-business logo and xSeries are trademarks of IBM Corporation. Intel, Itanium, Pentium and Xeon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: Jeanne Orfinik