With support from IBM, Binghamton University is launching a Linux Technology Center where students and faculty are expected to do cutting-edge research on Linux-based systems and open source computing. The center will not only tap into the expertise of students and faculty from the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science and the School of Management, it will be plugged into key industry leaders in the region. The goal is to provide basic and applied research that can also help create jobs and boost economic growth in Greater Binghamton.IBM is providing hardware, software, personnel and other services for the center, which will be located on the Binghamton campus. This will be one of the few academic research programs in the country dedicated to Linux. Related content news analysis iPhone 8 Rumor Rollup: Cranking up the processors; 3D cameras; $1K-plus price With iPhone 8 A11 processors reportedly in production, the next great Apple smartphone is starting to feel more real By Bob Brown May 14, 2017 3 mins Small and Medium Business Smartphones Apple news analysis SNL one step ahead of Amazon with Echo Silver In SNL spoof, Amazon and AARP team to address senior citizens' most pressing digital assistant needs By Bob Brown May 14, 2017 1 min Small and Medium Business Amazon.com Collaboration Software news analysis You really should know what the Andrew File System is "Model of storing data in cloud and delivering parts of it via on-demand caching at the edge is something everyone takes for granted today," one AFS creator says By Bob Brown May 10, 2017 7 mins IT Training Open Source Servers news analysis Getting a jump on private LTE networks Federated Wireless, Lemko join forces on CBRS wireless networks for private LTE By Bob Brown May 08, 2017 3 mins Small and Medium Business Internet of Things Mobile Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe