Research centre drives advanced tech

Professor Susan Atlas has been appointed as the director of the new Centre for Advanced Research Computing (CARC), based in the US, reports UNM Today..

Formerly known as the Centre for High Performance Computing, the new CARC based at the University of New Mexico (UNM) will focus on a broader range of research computing and faculty support with the goal of increasing and improving research activity on campus.

Atlas says: “I hope to make the centre a home for the most novel and creative computationally-driven research and education, the vibrant exchange of ideas, and most importantly, enable its continued growth as a distinguished centre for advanced research computing at UNM”.

Telesoft, telecom expense management provider, has revealed the appointment of Kevin Donoghue as its president, Jay Lockett as vice-president of engineering, and Heather Dunn as director of marketing, states PRWeb.

Bringing more than twenty years of extensive sales and management experience, Donoghue is responsible for leading company strategy and operations at Telesoft.

Thierry Zerbib, CEO and co-founder of Telesoft, says: "I am confident that these executive team additions, as well as new brand identity, will further cement our leadership position in fixed and mobile telecom expense management solutions and drive the next wave of growth for the company.”

Canaan Partners, a multibillion-dollar global venture capital firm, has named Sharad Sharma as its entrepreneur-in-residence, says e-Media Wire.

Sharma previously led Yahoo India research and development where he was responsible for product engineering for all emerging markets and for several global products including image search, search monetisation and HotJobs.

Alok Mittal, general partner at Canaan, says: "Cloud Computing is a global phenomenon and Canaan is very well positioned to be a partner for pioneering companies worldwide. Sharad will help us expand our investments in this space by identifying key trends and attracting innovative entrepreneurs across the globe."