IBM Announces First of Its Kind Cell Broadband Engine Contest for Students Across the Globe

IBM Announces First of Its Kind Cell Broadband Engine Contest for Students Across the Globe

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a first of its kind programming contest for college and university students in 25 different countries, offering cash prizes and awards for the most innovative applications of the breakthrough Cell Broadband Engine™ (Cell/B.E.). By working directly with the Cell/B.E., students will be getting hands-on experience with cutting edge technology as well as building tangible, multi-disciplinary skills that will give them a competitive edge as they enter the workforce. Participants will need to demonstrate their mastery of the theoretical and practical uses of Cell/B.E. technologies to rise to the top, as they complete an online quiz testing their knowledge of Cell/B.E. trivia, and then develop an innovative software program based on the technology.

“In today’s global economy, the ability to apply advanced technology, engineering and business thinking in equal parts is a prerequisite for success,” said Nick Donofrio, IBM Executive Vice President, Innovation and Technology. “This contest gives students a unique opportunity to take the technology underpinnings of the Cell Broadband Engine and then imagine what is possible given their own skills and interests. They are the earliest adopters of these advanced technologies and in the best position to see new opportunities to take full advantage of its capabilities. I can’t wait to see the results.”

College or university students interested in participating in the Cell/B.E. University Challenge ‘07 can log on to the Web site provided and click on the ‘Participate’ tab. There, users will be able to review the rules, frequently asked questions, and download the application to submit an entry to two contests: a trivia contest (called Challenge 1) and the cash prize challenge (called Challenge 2).

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