gupta@prl.philips.co.uk (Ashok Gupta) (04/30/91)
The British Computer Society Parallel Processing Specialist Group programme of evening lectures : ------------------- The A.G.M. will start at 6 p.m. (8 May) followed by an address entitled : *** "Parallel Processing and Market Forces" *** Dr. Brian Oakley Chairman Logica Ltd. Wed. May 8, 1991 Dr. Oakley will be looking at the potential of parallel processing technology and the features and infrastructure which facilitate or inhibit its diffusion, with special reference to the development of parallel processing in the U.K. He will then attempt to forecast the next stage of market penetration by parallel processing, and to identify the problems that have to be tackled to get to that point. Dr. Oakley was Director of the Alvey Programme - a five year advanced research programme begun in 1983 and costing 350 million pounds, mounted in response to Japan's Fifth Generation Computer Systems Initiative. -------------------- *** "Massively Parallel Processing with the Maspar MP1" *** Richard Green and Bryan Shutes Maspar, UK Wed. June 12, 1991 -------------------- *** "The Touchstone Project" *** David Moody Intel Scientific Computers Wed. Nov. 27, 1991 -------------------- Venue :- The Fleming Lecture Theatre University College, London Malet Street, London (entrance opposite Dillons Bookshop) (Served by Goodge St, Warren St, Euston & Kings Cross tube stations) Start 6.30 p.m. prompt (A.G.M. Wed. 8 May starts at 6 p.m.) All lectures are free Non members, whether of the BCS or of the PPSG, are welcome to attend. The atmosphere is informal & friendly and after the lecture (and questions) attendees have the opportunity to continue discussions at a pub and/or restaurant. -- =========================== MODERATOR ============================== Steve Stevenson {steve,fpst}@hubcap.clemson.edu Department of Computer Science, comp.parallel Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-1906 (803)656-5880.mabell
gupta@prl.philips.co.uk (Ashok Gupta) (04/30/91)
The British Computer Society Parallel Processing Specialist Group programme of evening lectures : ------------------- The A.G.M. will start at 6 p.m. (8 May) followed by an address entitled : *** "Parallel Processing and Market Forces" *** Dr. Brian Oakley Chairman Logica Ltd. Wed. May 8, 1991 Dr. Oakley will be looking at the potential of parallel processing technology and the features and infrastructure which facilitate or inhibit its diffusion, with special reference to the development of parallel processing in the U.K. He will then attempt to forecast the next stage of market penetration by parallel processing, and to identify the problems that have to be tackled to get to that point. Dr. Oakley was Director of the Alvey Programme - a five year advanced research programme begun in 1983 and costing 350 million pounds, mounted in response to Japan's Fifth Generation Computer Systems Initiative. -------------------- *** "Massively Parallel Processing with the Maspar MP1" *** Richard Green and Bryan Shutes Maspar, UK Wed. June 12, 1991 -------------------- *** "The Touchstone Project" *** David Moody Intel Scientific Computers Wed. Nov. 27, 1991 -------------------- Venue :- The Fleming Lecture Theatre University College, London Malet Street, London (entrance opposite Dillons Bookshop) (Served by Goodge St, Warren St, Euston & Kings Cross tube stations) Start 6.30 p.m. prompt (A.G.M. Wed. 8 May starts at 6 p.m.) All lectures are free Non members, whether of the BCS or of the PPSG, are welcome to attend. The atmosphere is informal & friendly and after the lecture (and questions) attendees have the opportunity to continue discussions at a pub and/or restaurant. -- =========================== MODERATOR ============================== Steve Stevenson {steve,fpst}@hubcap.clemson.edu Department of Computer Science, comp.parallel Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-1906 (803)656-5880.mabell