Life's getting complex: tools derived from complexity and chaos theories are helping companies like Intel gain insight into how their businesses work

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Complexity theory is moving from the realm of abstract mathematics to real-world applications such as production scheduling. Complexity and chaos theory help improve the factoring of unexpected changes. John Deere employed Optimax Systems to develop intelligent scheduling software which could more accurately optimize its production of seed-planters, which can be produced in over 1.6 million variations. The electronics industry has seen a number of major companies introduce complexity theory to needed projects. Intel is studying the use of complexity theory in its early product development and market research efforts, and chaos theory is being applied to its business model. Other applied Intel efforts using these theories include code development, computer security and researching genetic algorithms. However, there is expected to be a lag of several years before complexity and chaos theory are applied widely.

Production management, Planning, Usage, Product development, Product information, Intel Corp., INTC, Deere & Co., DE, Chaos theory, Chaotic systems, Company product planning, Optimax Systems Corp.

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Need to protect intellectual property? Call the digital notary

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Surety Technologies introduces an electronic notary service which is claimed to be the most sophisticated service available. The service stores electronic documents, adding a unique digital tag which includes date, time and other notary record information. The service requires proprietary software and an onsite dedicated server. The service meets the American Bar Association's Digital Signature Guidelines standards and could aid companies involved in legal cases involving intellectual property theft. A prime application will be securing research and development efforts. Electronic commerce and transaction recording are other possible applications. Surety is in negotiations with major database software companies to embed the technology in database management products. In Japan, Surety is involved with two major electronic commerce projects.

Communication services, not elsewhere classified, Computer services industry, Information technology services industry, Intellectual property, Company service introduction, Service introduction, Surety.com Inc.

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R&D gets real

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US makers of computer and networking hardware and software are taking measures to restructure their R&D techniques and assets, aiming to speed up the pace of successful product invention and time-to-market. For one thing, such companies have restructured their R&D labs by moving applied researchers into business units. Moreover, companies have greatly increased R&D spending, both in the US and abroad, by funding domestic and worldwide industry-related university research programs. As part of their international research strategy, companies invest in other countries' infrastructures by forming partnerships with companies and setting up their own laboratories. By these means, work on a single project can continue uninterrupted throughout a 24-hour period

Electronic computers, Computer Software, Software Publishers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Computers & Auxiliary Equip, Research, Computer industry, Software, Telecommunications industry, Forecasts and trends, Industry trend, Cover Story, Communications industry

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