AMD recently announced the availability of the AMD EPYC 4004 Series processors that complement the existing AMD EPYC server CPU portfolio with new cost-optimized offerings that deliver enterprise- class features and leadership performance for small and medium businesses and hosted IT service providers.

The AMD EPYC 4004 Series CPUs provide the price conscious buyer with enterprise- grade performance, dependability, scalability and modern security features powered by the highly efficient “Zen 4” architecture. When compared to an Intel Xeon E-2488 CPU, a server powered by a single AMD EPYC 4564P CPU delivers a 1.8x increase in performance per CPU dollar.

“Historically, many small to medium businesses have had to compromise on their IT solutions by using hardware that doesn’t fully meet their needs,” said John Morris, corporate vice president, Enterprise and HPC Business Group, AMD. “Based on the same technologies that power the most demanding data centers in the world, the AMD EPYC 4004 Series processors are offered at an optimized acquisition cost for customers in small and medium-sized businesses seeking to drive better business outcomes.”

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The AMD EPYC 4004 Series processors are built to deliver strong, general-purpose computing in a single-socket package, enabling highly performant rack scale, multi-node and tower configurations where system cost and other infrastructure constraints are critical considerations.

“As part of our ongoing collaboration, Lenovo is excited to see AMD introducing new EPYC 4004 CPUs that help address new market opportunity. The expansion of the AMD EPYC processor roadmap addresses a larger market segment with the affordable, yet high-performance capabilities of the new processor,” said Kamran Amini, Vice President and General Manager for Server, Storage & Software Defined Solutions at Lenovo. “With the introduction of AMD EPYC 4004 series CPUs, AMD is helping to address the needs of server customers across the spectrum, providing price per performance value for growing businesses along with efficiency for a dependable, secure, infrastructure.”

“We are thrilled to add yet another AMD EPYC solution to our Bare Metal portfolio.

Sharing common values with AMD such as efficiency and sustainability, we are convinced our upcoming AMD EPYC 4004 CPU-powered solutions will provide flexibility in the datacenter. Our customers will be able to harness the sheer compute performance and energy efficiency of these new processors all the while benefiting from our Trusted Cloud and performance-price ratio,” said Yaniv Fdida, chief product and technology officer, OVHcloud.

“The workload performance of Supermicro’s 3U MicroCloud Multi-Node Server and 1U,2U Mainstream Server Family powered by the AMD EPYC 4004 Series CPUs, brings increased value to customers looking for cost-effective and easy-to-deploy solutions,” said Michael McNerney, SVP Marketing and Network Security, Supermicro. “Together, we’re expanding access to businesses looking to optimize their hosting and content delivery, cloud workloads, and more.”

AMD EPYC 4004 CPU-powered servers offer a compelling balance of performance, scalability and affordability. Enabling a wide array of broadly deployed enterprise solutions, AMD EPYC 4004 Series CPUs are supported by leading partners including, Altos, ASRock Rack, Gigabyte, Lenovo, MSI, New Egg, OVHcloud, Supermicro and Tyan.

ASUS collaborates with Microsoft and Qualcomm to deliver the best AI user experience ever with an ultrathin and lightweight 15.6″ AI PC.

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• Incredible AI power: SnapdragonX Elite is the SoC with the world’s fastest laptop NPU that can achieve 45 TOPS, for the latest Windows AI tools and with exclusive ASUS AI apps
• Incredible portability: 14.7 mm thin, from 1.42 kg light; 70 Wh battery for up to 18 hours battery life; fast charging and USB-C Easy Charge technology
• Incredible connectivity: 2 x full-function USB4, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, MicroSD card, Audio combo jack; up to 5.8 Gbps WiFi 7 speeds
• Incredible audiovisuals: Immersive 15.6″ 3K 120 Hz ASUS Lumina OLED display; 89% screen-to-body ratio; Harmon Kardon Dolby Atmos audio system
  
   
  ASUS announced a new generation of AI-powered computing at its online-only Next Level. AI Incredible. launch event, dedicated to the launch of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 (S5507). Powered by the Snapdragon X Elite, the device is the company’s first Copilot+ PC, with Windows AI features and a collection of exclusive ASUS AI apps that aim to improve the user’s work and play.
• “As ASUS embarks on this journey, marked by the launch of our first AI PC, we stand at the beginning of a new era of personal computing.” ASUS Co-CEO S.Y. Hsu said, speaking at the event, “The launch of our first ASUS Copilot+ PC powered by Snapdragon X Elite is an important milestone for us, and we believe that these devices are the future of consumer PCs and will drastically change the way we will work, study, create, and play.”
• “I am thrilled that Qualcomm and ASUS are working together to bring industry-leading innovation to consumers and enterprises, and our latest collaboration is the best yet,” said Cristiano Amon, president and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated. “Performance is reborn with Snapdragon X Elite, and we look forward to collaborating with ASUS to put incredible innovation like the ASUS Vivobook S 15 in the hands of users.”
• ASUS Vivobook S 15 is the company’s first Copilot+ PC, and with the efficient power and built-in AI engine of the Snapdragon X Elite Platform, users can enjoy hardware-accelerated AI functions and incredible performance and efficiency as result of the custom integrated Qualcomm Oryon CPU. With up to 18 hours of battery life, enjoy uninterrupted productivity. Featuring a stunning 3K 120 Hz ASUS Lumina OLED display, Harman Kardon-certified audio, and a sleek 14.7 mm-thin, 1.42 kg-light body, it’s built for effortless mobility.
• Incredible AI power
• ASUS Vivobook S 15 is the first next-gen ASUS Windows Copilot+ PC, introducing the latest Windows AI tools. Powered by the SnapdragonX Elite with built-in Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, it boasts a remarkable 45 TOPS Neural engine for swift on device AI processing. Storage options include up to an ultrafast 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, with memory configurable up to 32 GB of 8448 MHz LPDDR5X RAM.
• The ASUS Vivobook S 15 uses an AI-powered camera for features like Adaptive Dimming and Lock, and comes with the StoryCube app to manage your photos and videos with AI help.
• Incredible portability
• Built for effortless portability, ASUS Vivobook S 15 stands out with a 14.7 mm ultra-slim and 1.42 kg light all-metal design, which redefines elegance with its minimalist aesthetics. The premium CNC-engraved logo adds a touch of class, while the versatile tapered unibody design ensures strength and stability.
• The Vivobook S 15 boasts a stylish keyboard with customizable backlights and a large touchpad with gesture controls for easy navigation and tasks. Plus, a dedicated Copilot key gives you quick access to Windows AI tools.
• Incredible connectivity
• Equipped with a comprehensive set of I/O ports, ASUS Vivobook S 15 is configured for seamless on-the-go connectivity. It has two USB4 ports that support fast charging, 4K external displays, and up to 40 Gbps data transfers, along with two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, a microSD card reader, and an audio combo jack to elevate the user experience. ​ ​
• Thanks to WiFi 7, enabled by the Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 system, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 delivers blazing speeds up to 5.8 Gbps, outpacing WiFi 6 by 4.8 times, ensuring seamless streaming, effortless task completion, and lightning-fast downloads.
• Incredible audiovisuals
• ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers a premium audiovisual experience for productivity, creativity, or entertainment, featuring an expansive 15.6-inch 3K 120 Hz ASUS Lumina OLED display that delivers refined specular highlights and extraordinary shadow detail, all in vivid, true-to-life color. This class-leading display has an ultra-wide 89% screen-to-body ratio, a 0.2 ms response time, a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified. It also offers TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue-light levels for enhanced eye-care, and the display itself is protected by our exclusive ASUS OLED Care system to significantly reduce the risk of burn-in. Complementing this stunning display is a powerful Harman Kardon-certified audio system with immersive, multi-dimensional Dolby Atmos sound.
• ASUS launches the Vivobook S 15, packed with AI for security, convenience, and creativity. An AI camera auto-locks, unlocks, and dims the screen. Dedicated keys access Windows AI video and creation tools. The stylish design boasts a customizable backlit keyboard and a large touchpad with gesture controls. This AI-powered laptop marks a leap forward, showcasing ASUS’s commitment to innovation.

Kingston Digital Europe, the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, announced today it had developed a line of Industrial Temp solid-state drives specifically for system builders and design engineers that require a wider operating temperature range for extreme environments. These SSDs are designed for devices such as self-serve kiosks, digital signage, robots, point of sale, and military and agriculture applications among others.

With support for SATA interfaces, these industrial SSDs will be available in 128GB through 1TB capacities in industrial operating temperature range (-40°C to 85°C) to address climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled environments. Kingston i-Temp SATA SSDs include 2.5-inch and M.2 2280 form factors to offer advanced SATA 3, 6Gbps controllers that automatically perform wear-leveling, garbage collection and other vital NAND Flash management features. They also incorporate high speed next-generation 3D NAND Flash Memory and are drop-in replacements for HDDs delivering higher reliability and up to 20x greater performance.

All industrial grade controller and NAND components are carefully screened and tested to certify proper functionality. Designed with specialized firmware to provide thermal management via throttling, and if necessary, shutdown to help protect data. System builders and their end customers can feel protected with lifecycle management, including a controlled bill of material and a locked firmware code that ensures the SSD that qualifies at the beginning stage of their project is the same SSD they will purchase throughout. Additionally, if ever needed, product change and end-of-life notification support as well as engineering and failure analysis resources are provided.

“When you work with Kingston, you’re provided quality products and access to our dedicated team of experts for industry-leading technical support,” said Tony Hollingsbee, SSD Business Manager, Kingston EMEA “At Kingston we believe ‘We’re more than a part. We’re a partner’ and that remains post-purchase to build a lasting business relationship on a foundation of trust and establish long-term success on both sides.”