NEC Electronics announced its new super-resolution application-specific standard product (ASSP), the µPD9280GM, that can reduce blurring that occurs when low-resolution images and video are expanded and displayed in 1920 x 1080-pixel high-definition (HD) monitors.

Fujifilm entered into a Strategic Alliance Agreement with GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric. It will develop, manufacture and supply advanced biomolecular imaging systems to GE Healthcare. The products will be sold worldwide under the GE brand in the life science research and drug discovery markets.

IBM announced new services and programs to help more companies migrate from Sun and HP servers to IBM’s System z, particularly on the Linux platform.

IBM, Syracuse University and New York State have entered into a multiyear agreement to build and operate a new computer data center on the University’s campus that will incorporate advanced infrastructure and smarter computing technologies to make it one of the most energy-efficient data centers in the world.

BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH, Continental AG, Daimler AG, Infineon Technologies AG and Robert Bosch GmbH formed the “Radar on Chip for Cars” (RoCC) technology cooperation project. The companies are engaged in joint research with the aim to increase driving safety by making highly reliable radar systems available in all vehicle classes.

Microsoft announced that sales of Xbox 360 consoles have passed the 30 million mark globally, with its Xbox LIVE community swelling to more than 20 million active members.

Intel previewed a new Intel Xeon processor codenamed “Nehalem-EX,” the heart of the next generation of intelligent and expandable high-end Intel server platforms, which will deliver a number of new technical advancements and boost enterprise computing performance.

Verizon has completed a successful trial of 100G optical service with JANET, the United Kingdom’s National Research and Education Network.

Microsoft announced the evolution of Zune, the company’s end-to-end music and entertainment service, to a new platform and new markets.

LG Display announced that it has succeeded in developing a Full HD 23-inch 3D LCD panel with enhanced brightness for monitors.

AT&T announced plans to upgrade the nation’s fastest 3G network to deliver faster mobile broadband speeds. The network upgrades are slated to begin later this year, with completion expected in 2011.

Orange and Alcatel-Lucent have signed a cooperation agreement to address the healthcare challenges in Europe and emerging markets.

NVIDIA and Lenovo advanced mobile computing by introducing a low-cost, small laptop that delivers up to 10 times faster graphics performance than small laptops. Featuring the NVIDIA ION graphics processor, the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 offers improved application support while still providing long battery life thanks to its energy efficient design.

Epson established inkjet technology that enables the uniform deposition of organic material in the production of large-screen organic light-emitting diode (OLED) televisions.

Sharp has developed and will introduce into the global market the new LR0GC02 Solar Module for Mobile Devices that features a thickness of 0.8 mm, the industry’s thinnest level.

NXP introduced the world’s first triple-mode PC TV tuner in a low-power half-mini card form factor, providing access to the widest range of global content for an improved viewing experience.

In an effort to support social and economic development, UNESCO and Sun Microsystems signed a Collaboration Agreement at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 09. The agreement recognizes open source technologies as key to increase access to information, communications technologies and ICT skills training in under-served communities throughout the world.

IBM and the Bulgarian government announced their cooperation in the area of nanoscience and a deal for IBM to support the creation of what will be the first Bulgarian nanotechnology center.

Ericsson and TeliaSonera have unveiled the first commercial Long- Term Evolution (LTE) site in Stockholm, Sweden - an important milestone in making the mobile digital highway a reality.

Huawei has been selected by Portugal Telecom for the development of the its Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network in Portugal.

Nokia presented the next step in its social location journey with the announcement of the latest version of Ovi Maps, becoming a dynamic and personalized canvas - sychronized and shared between the mobile and the web - upon which people will be able to add personal location-based content.

ASUS shed brilliant light on the dark art of overclocking with the introduction of the ROG (Republic of Gamers) OC Station.

Motorola announced the availability of its Total Enterprise Access and Mobility (TEAM) Voice-over-Wireless Local Area Networks (VoWLAN) and entry-level TEAM Express solutions across Europe.

AT&T has commenced provisioning of the AT&T Telepresence Solution in China, a fully-managed solution enabled by Cisco TelePresence.

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