BIOSTAR Announces New Motherboards Featuring Braswell Refresh Processors

 

 

New low-power, fanless motherboard with onboard Intel SoC processors featuring BIOSTAR 6+ technology

 

 

 

May 6^th, 2016, Taipei, Taiwan - BIOSTAR proudly announces a new line up of motherboards featuring the new 14nm Intel Braswell Refresh SoC processors that feature many improvements from its older 22nm counterpart Baytrail SoC. The new 14nm processors offer a more efficient yet powerful experience than its predecessor whilst consuming less power and producing less heat. The various improvements also introduce new performance enhancements for both CPU and GPU guaranteeing a more refined visual experience.

 

Braswell Refresh – New Features

 

With the new processor architecture comes new enhancements over the older-generation of processors. Besides improvements in processing speed, Braswell Refresh boasts a new 14nm fabrication process which gives the SoC a smaller die that needs less power (6w) and produces less heat. A heavily improved 8^th-gen Intel HD Graphics processor with 12 Execution Units (EUs) is baked into the SoC compared to the 4 EUs of the older gen model. Connectivity is also improved with native support for DDR3L-1600 speeds, SATAIII and up to 4 USB3.0 devices.

 

14nm Processor

 

Intel’s die-shrink allows the new Braswell Refresh SoC processors to operate with less current while improving performance and allows more clock rate headroom for frequency increases on lower workloads when necessary along with the other technical advantages brought on by the die-size reduction.

 

Improved HD Graphics

 

An improved Intel HD Graphics GPU will be baked into the new SoCs which improves performance for multimedia tasks such as watching HD videos and better desktop graphics for productivity allowing for a richer experience with an increase in execution units to handle today’s more demanding visual processing.

 

More Memory Bandwidth

 

Native support for DDR3L-1600 allows the new Braswell Refresh SoCs to access memory at a faster rate for improved system responsiveness.

 

Here’s a quick rundown of the older generation models versus the new Braswell Refresh SoC processors:

 

	J3060	J1800
Process	14nm	22nm
L2 Cache	2MB	1MB
Graphics	Gen 8 12 EUs	Gen 7 4EUs
Memory	DDR3L-1600	DDR3L-1333
Storage	SATA 6Gb/s	SATA 3Gb/s
USB3.0	4	1
TDP	6w	10w

 

	J3160	J1900
Process	14nm	22nm
L2 Cache	2MB	2MB
Graphics	Gen 8 12 EUs	Gen 7 4EUs
Memory	DDR3L-1600	DDR3L-1333
Storage	SATA 6Gb/s	SATA 3Gb/s
USB3.0	4	1
TDP	6w	10w

 

This changes results in up to 40% power savings and double graphics performance. There is also 20% more memory bandwidth in the new DDR3L-1600 versus the old DDR3L-1333, plus twice the speed for storage against the older SoCs.

 

BIOSTAR 6+ Experience

 

The new BIOSTAR PRO Series will carry on the exclusive BIOSTAR 6+ Experience feature set which delivers the best BIOSTAR has to offer: Speed+, Audio+, Video+, Durable+, Protection+ and DIY+.

 

 

AVAILABLE MODELS AND SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

BIOSTAR J3160NH

 

 

 

CPU	Intel® Celeron J3160 Quad-core 2.24G
MEMORY	Support Dual Channel DDR3L 1600/1066 MHz 2 x DDR3 SO-DIMM Memory Slot Max. Supports up to 8GB Memory for DDR3L-1600 OR 16GB Memory for DDR3L-1066※The DIMM must be installed to DIMMA1 slot first.
EXPANSION SLOT	1 x PCI-E x1 2.0 Slot
STORAGE	2 x SATA3 Connector
USB	2 x USB 3.0 Port 1 x USB 3.0 Header 2 x USB 2.0 Port 2 x USB 2.0 Header
LAN	Realtek RTL8111H - 10/100/1000 Controller
INTEGRATED VIDEO	Intel HD Graphics Supports DX11.1 Supports HDCP
CODEC	Realtek ALC662 6-Channel HD Audio
REAR I/O	1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 2 x USB 3.0 Port 2 x USB 2.0 Port 1 x HDMI Connector 1 x VGA Port 1 x RJ-45 Port 3 x Audio Connector
INTERNAL I/O	1 x Printer Header 1 x USB 3.0 Header 2 x USB 2.0 Header 2 x SATA3 6Gb/s Connector 1 x Front Audio Header 1 x Front Panel Header 2 x System Fan Header 1 x Serial Header
DIMENSION	Mini ITX Form Factor Dimension: 17cm x 17cm ( W x L )

 

 

BIOSTAR J3060NH

 

 

 

CPU	Intel® Celeron J3060 Dual-core 2.48G
MEMORY	Support Dual Channel DDR3L 1600/1066 MHz 2 x DDR3 SO-DIMM Memory Slot Max. Supports up to 8GB Memory for DDR3L-1600 OR 16GB Memory for DDR3L-1066※The DIMM must be installed to DIMMA1 slot first.
EXPANSION SLOT	1 x PCI-E x1 2.0 Slot
STORAGE	2 x SATA3 Connector
USB	2 x USB 3.0 Port 1 x USB 3.0 Header 2 x USB 2.0 Port 2 x USB 2.0 Header
LAN	Realtek RTL8111H - 10/100/1000 Controller
INTEGRATED VIDEO	Intel HD Graphics Supports DX11.1 Supports HDCP
CODEC	Realtek ALC662 6-Channel HD Audio
REAR I/O	1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 2 x USB 3.0 Port 2 x USB 2.0 Port 1 x HDMI Connector 1 x VGA Port 1 x RJ-45 Port 3 x Audio Connector
INTERNAL I/O	1 x Printer Header 1 x USB 3.0 Header 2 x USB 2.0 Header 2 x SATA3 6Gb/s Connector 1 x Front Audio Header 1 x Front Panel Header 2 x System Fan Header 1 x Serial Header
DIMENSION	Mini ITX Form Factor Dimension: 17cm x 17cm ( W x L )

 

 

BIOSTAR J3160MD

 

 

CPU	Intel® Celeron J3160 Quad-core 2.24G
MEMORY	Support Dual Channel DDR3L 1600/1066 MHz 2 x DDR3 DIMM Memory Slot Max. Supports up to 8GB Memory for DDR3L-1600 OR 16GB Memory for DDR3L-1066※The DIMM must be installed to DIMMA1 slot first.
EXPANSION SLOT	1 x PCI-E x16 2.0 Slot(x1) 2 x PCI Slot
STORAGE	2 x SATA3 Connector
USB	2 x USB 3.0 Port 1 x USB 3.0 Header 2 x USB 2.0 Port 2 x USB 2.0 Header
LAN	Realtek RTL8111H - 10/100/1000 Controller
INTEGRATED VIDEO	Intel HD Graphics Supports DX11.1 Supports HDCP
CODEC	Realtek ALC662 6-Channel HD Audio
REAR I/O	1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 2 x USB 3.0 Port 2 x USB 2.0 Port 1 x DVI Connector 1 x VGA Port 1 x RJ-45 Port 3 x Audio Connector
INTERNAL I/O	1 x Printer Header 1 x USB 3.0 Header 2 x USB 2.0 Header 2 x SATA3 6Gb/s Connector 1 x Front Audio Header 1 x Front Panel Header 2 x System Fan Header 1 x Serial Header
DIMENSION	Micro ATX Form Factor Dimension: 22.6cm x 18.8cm ( W x L )

 

 

BIOSTAR J3160MP

 

 

CPU	Intel® Celeron J3160 Quad-core 2.24G
MEMORY	Support Dual Channel DDR3L 1600/1066 MHz 2 x DDR3 DIMM Memory Slot Max. Supports up to 8GB Memory for DDR3L-1600 OR 16GB Memory for DDR3L-1066※The DIMM must be installed to DIMMA1 slot first.
EXPANSION SLOT	1 x PCI-E x16 2.0 Slot(x1) 2 x PCI Slot
STORAGE	2 x SATA3 Connector
USB	2 x USB 3.0 Port 1 x USB 3.0 Header 2 x USB 2.0 Port 2 x USB 2.0 Header
LAN	Realtek RTL8111H - 10/100/1000 Controller
INTEGRATED VIDEO	Intel HD Graphics Supports DX11.1 Supports HDCP
CODEC	Realtek ALC662 6-Channel HD Audio
REAR I/O	1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 2 x USB 3.0 Port 2 x USB 2.0 Port 1 x COM Port 1 x Printer Port 1 x VGA Port 1 x RJ-45 Port 3 x Audio Connector
INTERNAL I/O	1 x USB 3.0 Header 2 x USB 2.0 Header 2 x SATA3 6Gb/s Connector 1 x Front Audio Header 1 x Front Panel Header 2 x System Fan Header 1 x Serial Header
H/W MONITORING	CPU / System Temperature Monitoring System Fan Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring
DIMENSION	Micro ATX Form Factor Dimension: 22.6cm x 19.5cm ( W x L )

 

 

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http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/event/braswell/index.htm

 

 

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SEIKO design Guru honoured by Japan’s top honour

 

Leading Seiko watch designer, Nobuhiro Kosugi has been honoured for his outstanding achievements by the Government of Japan, who presented him with the ‘Medal with a Yellow Ribbon’. The Japanese Government gives this award to individuals who, through their diligence and perseverance in their professional activities, become public role models.

 

Kosugi who has been involved in watch design and development for about four decades has a long list of career achievements. He was instrumental in designing the three Seiko watches that were awarded by Good Design Award, and was also in charge of designing the Grand Seiko SBGJ005, which won the “Petite Aiguille” prize at the 2014 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève.

 

Kosugi is renowned for designing luxury watches which are imbued with the distinctive style that evokes the Japanese sense of beauty. These design marvels are made together with Seiko’s master craftsmen Satoshi Hiraga, Kiyoshi Terui, and other outstanding Japanese craftsmen such as the Urushi lacquer and enamel artists.

A recent example of Kosugi’s unique design capability is the innovative Fugaku Tourbillon Limited Edition, which showcases the seamless integration of the tourbillon, metal engraving, and lacquer work. This unique timepiece is a splendid symbol of Kosugi’s immense talent and design capabilities.

جائزة أفضل مصمم للساعات المبتكرة من نصيب سيكو اليابانية

أعلنت سيكو للساعات اليابانية، عن سعادتها بفوز المصمم البارز نوبوهيرو كوسوجي بجائزة أفضل مصمم وتكريمه على إنجازاته المميزة  وذلك من حكومة اليابان التي أهدته "ميدالية بشريط أصفر". تمنح الحكومة اليابانية هذه الجائزة لكل من أصبح شخصية عامة أو قدوة بفضل اجتهادهم ومثابرتهم في مجالهم المهني.

ويعمل كوسوجي في مجال تصميم وتطوير الساعات منذ ما يقرب من أربعة عقود ويتمتع بقائمة طويلة من الإنجازات المهنية. كان له دور فاعل في تصميم ساعات سيكو الثلاثة التي حصلت على جائزة التصميم الجيد كما كان مسؤولا عن تصميم "جراند سيكو SBGJ005" التي فازت بجائزة " بتيت إيجوي- Petite Aiguille " ضمن الجائزة الكبرى للساعات الراقية في جنيف 2014.

يشتهر كوسوجي بتصميم الساعات الفاخرة التي تتسم بأسلوب مميز يجسد حس الجمال الياباني. يتم إنجاز روائع التصميم تلك بمساعدة أساتذة الحرفيين في سيكو "ساتوشي هيراجا"، "كيوشي تيروي"، وغيرهم من الحرفيين اليابانيين المتميزين مثل "أوروشي لاكور" وفناني طلاء الميناء.

أحد النماذج الحديثة لقدرات "كوسوجي" الفريدة في التصميم هو إصدار "فوجاكو توربيلون" المحدود الذي يظهر الاندماج السلس للتوربيلون، النقش المعدني وأعمال الورنيش. تعد هذا الساعة الفريدة رمزا رائعا لموهبة "كوسوجي" المطلقة وقدرات الرائعة في التصميم.

Strategy that works in Africa: closing the gap between strategy and execution

Most major corporations struggle with developing a business strategy that works

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 5, 2016/ -- Most major corporations struggle with developing a business strategy that works. Fifty percent of business leaders don’t believe they have a winning strategy to begin with and almost all report missing major opportunities in the market. About two-thirds of business executives say that their company’s capabilities don’t support the way they create value in the market. And 80% of senior executives say that their overall strategy is not well understood – even within their own company. These problems are not caused by external forces. They are the outcome of the way most companies are managed. These are some of the findings of ongoing global research on senior executives carried out by Strategy&, PwC’s (http://www.PwC.com) strategy consulting capability. Jorge Camarate, Strategy& Partner, says: “Worldwide and across the African continent we are seeing companies battle with how to develop strategies that keep them competitive in an increasingly complex global marketplace. All too often companies don’t think about strategy and execution together. “We have a number of business leaders who understand this problem, but very few who know how to overcome this.” There are few companies that are able to successfully close the gap between their strategy and their execution. Those companies that are successful – referred to as ‘coherent’ companies – are the ones that are able to bridge this strategy-to-execution gap by applying the unique capabilities that distinguish them from their peers. Coherent companies usually have the ability to align their value proposition with their distinctive capabilities and their portfolio of products and services. These elements shape a company’s identity, culture and approach to managing resources. Traditionally, firms formulate a strategy by looking for growth opportunities in the market. For large enterprises, such an approach would include expansion into Africa. However, attempts to build businesses in Africa frequently result in value destruction. A recent study conducted by Strategy& on M&A activity in Africa, shows that of the business expansions into Africa, as many as 66% resulted in negative shareholder returns. The study also shows that deals with no capability alignment (32% of the total number) significantly underperform compared to those that a have a clear capability alignment. The results of the study suggest that there is a need for a new growth strategy that builds on and enhances companies’ existing capabilities. This will create more shareholder value than purely seeking out markets based on their intrinsic attractiveness. It is critical that companies expanding into Africa should focus on their own capabilities. They need to align their efforts in order to successfully execute their strategy with what they are best at. One of the key success factors is that it takes unconventional leadership to foster the behavior required of coherent companies. In other words, organisations need to bridge the gap between strategy and execution. Our independent research of multinationals that have expanded across the African continent demonstrates how the effective execution of a winning strategy is what sets successful companies apart. In the process, we see the following acts of unconventional leadership as being of fundamental importance: 1. Commit to an identity: A true identity expresses what a company does best and why it matters. Choosing and developing an identity requires some reflection, where your company can go in the market- what products and services you can offer and to whom – is a function of who you are and what you do well. Companies should only compete in those markets where they believe their identity and distinctive capabilities will give them the edge over their competitors. 2. Translate the strategic into the everyday: In order to achieve its targeted identity, an organisation must create a blueprint of its capabilities. It must integrate diverse processes and technologies while preserving the strategic value of the enterprise. 3. Put culture to work: An organisation’s culture is multidimensional, complex and influential. Most business leaders understand the power of a company’s culture – but it’s not always clear how to harness that culture. A company’s culture should reinforce the distinctive capabilities and strengths that differentiate it from the competition. Africa poses some challenges when it comes to culture, as labour markets usually lack people with the necessary technical skills and relevant industry experience. Consequently, companies have to develop their own talent. Since relying heavily on expatriates is not financially sustainable or positively viewed by African governments, finding local human capital is essential. 4. Cut costs to grow stronger: Coherent companies tend to invest heavily in activities that support their identity and distinctive capabilities. They will need to regard costs as an investment and focus on investing in those areas that are necessary for executing strategy. In middle-income African countries with strong institutions, aspirational customers demand premium products and services – but these need to be delivered at a lower cost point. 5. Shape the future: Coherent companies acknowledge that their value proposition is never fully achieved and their capabilities system should always be open for further progression. Although the African continent offers much potential for investors, it also carries a number of risks and challenges. “It takes a coherent company to successfully and sustainably close the gap between strategy and execution in Africa. Conventional leadership practices of seeking growth at all costs have resulted in many unsuccessful attempts at penetrating this market. “Coherent companies, on the other hand, improve the likelihood of successful expansion and strategy execution in one of the fastest-growing regions in the world,” concludes Camarate. Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC).

Tejari celebrates customer success at CIPS Awards

 The award highlights excellence within the procurement
and supply chain profession

Dubai, United Arab Emirates –(ME NewsWire)—leading global strategic procurement organization, Tejari, is celebrating the regions success at the recent CIPS Middle East Supply Management Awards. Respected as a benchmark for excellence, the CIPS  Awards is seen as the most prestigious recognition within the procurement and supply chain profession.

The awards took place on Tuesday 26 April 2016 at the 5 star resort The Address in Dubai and was a huge success with over 220 in attendance.

As a Premium Sponsor for the CIPS MENA Conference & Awards 2016 event, Tejari would like to officially congratulate all nominees on the night for their wonderful efforts towards procurement. They were extremely proud to also be there supporting their own customers including The Petroleum Institute, Aldar, Abu Dhabi Airports and also handing out the award to the Expo 2020.

Customers who walked away with awards included The Petroleum Institute for the Best Cross-Functional Teamwork Project, Abu Dhabi Airports for Procurement Team of the Year and Expo 2020 for Most Improved Procurement Operation Start Up. Individual winners also included Hala Al Suwaidi from the Petroleum Institute for Procurement and Supply Chain Management Professional of the Year and Abdul Aziz Abdul Mujeb from Aldar Properties for Young Procurement and Supply Chain Management Professional of the Year.

Tejari assisted their customers’ procurement processes by looking for innovative ways to drive efficiencies and effectiveness across their organization, processes and technology. By unlocking the power of procurement through best in class BravoAdvantage technology, these organizations were able to drive their financial performance, develop procurement organizational excellence, manage risk and influence innovation.

Tejari are extremely proud of their customers’ wins and the overall success of the event and look forward to seeing many of their other great MENA customers at the awards again next year.

 

تجاري تحتفل بنجاح العملاء في حفل توزيع جوائز معهد تشارترد للشراء والتوريد

هذه الجائزة تسلّط الضوء على التميز في مجال المشتريات وسلسلة التوريد

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة- 9 مايو 2016-("إم إي" نيوز واير)- إحتفلت "تجاري"، وهي المؤسسة العالمية الرائدة في مجال التوريد الإستراتيجي في المنطقة مؤخراً بحفل توزيع جوائز إدارة التوريد الخاصة بمعهد تشارترد للشراء والتوريد في الشرق الأوسط (سي آي بي إس). وتحظى جوائز "سي آي بي إس" بإحترام كبير بإعتبارها معياراً للتميز، وهي تعدّ التقدير الأرقى ضمن مهنة المشتريات وسلسلة التوريد.

 

وأقيم حفل توزيع الجوائز يوم الثلاثاء الموافق 26 أبريل 2016 في منتجع العنوان من فئة خمس نجوم في دبي وحقق نجاحاً كبيراً بحضور أكثر من 220 شخصاً.

 

وبصفتها الراعي الرئيسي لمؤتمر وحفل توزيع جوائز "سي آي بي إس" الشرق الأوسط لعام 2016، تودّ "تجاري" أن تتقدم رسمياً بالتهنئة من جميع المرشحين في تلك الليلة بفضل جهودهم الرائعة في مجال المشتريات. وكانت فخورة للغاية للتواجد هناك وتقديم الدعم لعملائها بما في ذلك المعهد البترولي، و"الدار"، وشركة مطارات أبوظبي وكذك لتسليم الجائزة إلى معرض "إكسبو 2020".

 

وشملت قائمة العملاء الذين فازوا بالجوائز كلاً من المعهد البترولي عن أفضل مشروع متعدد الوظائف وقائم على العمل الجماعي، وشركة مطارات أبوظبي عن فريق المشتريات لهذا العام، و"إكسبو 2020" عن إطلاق عملية المشتريات الأكثر تحسناً. كما شملت قائمة الفائزين الفرديين كلاً من هالة السويدي من المعهد البترولي التي حصلت على جائزة أخصائي إدارة المشتريات وسلسلة التوريد لهذا العام، وعبدالعزيز عبدالمجيب من شركة "الدار" العقارية الذي حصل على جائزة الأخصائي الشاب في مجال إدارة المشتريات وسلسلة التوريد لهذا العام.

 

كما ساعدت "تجاري" عمليات الشراء الخاصة بعملائها من خلال البحث عن طرق مبتكرة لتعزيز الكفاءة والفاعلية عبر مؤسساتهم وعملياتهم والتقنيات الخاصة بهم. ومن خلال إطلاق العنان لقوة المشتريات عبر تقنية "برافو أدفانتج" الأفضل في فئتها، تمكنت هذه المؤسسات من دفع الأداء المالي، وتطوير التميز المؤسسي في مجال المشتريات، وإدارة المخاطر والتأثير على الإبتكار.

وتعبر "تجاري" عن فخرها الشديد بفوز عملائها والنجاح الشامل الذي حققته هذه الفعالية وتتطلع إلى رؤية العديد من عملائها الآخرين من منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا مجدداً في حفل توزيع الجوائز العام المقبل.