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Friday, June 2, 2017

Fujitsu, Oracle Launch Fujitsu SPARC M12 Servers with World’s Fastest Per-Core Performance

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New servers provide optimized infrastructure for on-premises, cloud environments

Fujitsu Limited, a global leader in providing information and communications technology solutions, and Oracle, a multinational computer technology corporation, recently announced the launch of Fujitsu SPARC M12, a new lineup of enterprise servers now available nationwide.

With its Fujitsu SPARC64 XII processor, Fujitsu SPARC M12 servers achieved the world’s highest per CPU performance in arithmetic processing. It offers dramatic improvements for a wide range of database workloads, from mission-critical systems to big data processing in the cloud.

The new Fujitsu SPARC M12 servers join the vibrant SPARC technology ecosystem. Together with Oracle's SPARC systems, the new servers leverage the unique security and scalability features of the Oracle Solaris operating system, as well as the efficiency and versatility of the Oracle VM Server for SPARC virtualization software.

For enterprises, this innovation can help them optimize investments in ICT infrastructure and create better value based on cutting-edge digital technology. It provides support for customers' digital transformation by providing high-speed processing, as well as safe and stable operations.

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(Exhibit Text for Gerardo Tan's show at Archivo 1984 Gallery, "Recto/Verso: New Collages and Paintings")

ARCHIVO 1984 Gallery is proud to present RECTO/VERSO: New Collages and Paintings by Gerardo Tan opening on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Archivo 1984 Gallery.

Visual artist Gerardo Tan extends his continuing exploration of collage-based paintings in this solo exhibition of recent works. Comprised of small collages on paper and their translations into larger canvases, the works dwells on the reflexive materiality of things: transforming archival fragments into art objects and, conversely, repositioning art objects as itinerant archives.

The terms “Recto/Verso” denote the front (recto) and the reverse or underside (verso) of bound materials and art objects identified for conservation treatment. The tension between the two words lies in the dual relationship of forward and backward orientation. Implied in this are constantly shifting states of appearance and concealment: one can not view a side without moving away from the other, making the act and position of viewing a single object always a multifaceted process.

The entire series begins with the collages, which were constructed using materials such as pages from art books, texts, and posters. Tan makes extensive use of billboards and posters plastered across various public spaces in Berlin. Like collages, the city’s walls are weighed with this history of overlapping images and fragmented signs, fused into a singular mass through time and chance.

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Although Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio already knew that he was on the verge of having his hand raised in triumph, the Filipino fighter was expecting a different result on the judges’ scorecards.

Eustaquio, who edged out Thai rival Anatpong “Mak” Bunrad on the undercard of ONE: DYNASTY OF HEROES in Singapore on Friday, May 26 via split verdict, thought that he did enough to get a unanimous decision from the three officials at cageside.

“I was surprised with the three judges’ decision. I was expecting a unanimous decision win against my opponent. But I am good with it. I respect it,” he said.

The 28-year-old native of Baguio City, Benguet felt that he started to dictate the pace of the three-round flyweight rematch in the second stanza, displaying superb footwork and frustrating the physically stronger Thai combatant with crisp counterpunches.

“Rounds Two and Three, I knew it’s all mine because I was landing my strikes. I was consistent with that. My work rate was much better this time around as well,” he stated.

Eustaquio bucked a slow start in the opening round when the rangy Bunrad came out strong in an effort to intimidate the Team Lakay representative.