StarNet Communications Corp, (http://www.starnet.com) announced that newly added “SIMD” support for its FastX browser client significantly increases data throughput. In-house tests showed the browser client with SIMD support processes up to 10 times more data than the standard Javascript-based client.
SIMD (Single Instruction Multiple Data) was first used in Cray and other Supercomputers in the 1970s. In 1996, Intel made SIMD part of its X86 processor instruction set when its desktop microprocessors became powerful enough to support real-time gaming and audio/video processing.
For the past 5 years, engineers from around the world have been working on implementing SIMD into web browsers. SIMD holds the promise of boosting performance of graphics-intensive applications, such as online gaming and video streaming.
Similarly, SIMD also improves the display performance of remote Linux-based graphics applications when accessed through a browser client. FastX is a remote Linux display solution that uniquely offers access to remote Linux desktop and other applications with both a desktop or browser client.
Major browser platforms like Chrome, Edge and Firefox now support SIMD. For the latest on SIMD, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIMD
For a performance comparison, see the with/without SIMD example on this page: https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2015/05/21/intel-and-microsoft-partnering-for-an-improved-web-experience/
The latest FastX server with a 30-day evaluation license can be downloaded from the StarNet website at: https://www.starnet.com/fastx/trynow
Evaluation licenses ranging from 3 to 6 months are available by contacting us at https://www.starnet.com/company/contact.php
StarNet Communications Corp., founded in 1989, develops and markets X Windows Connectivity solutions for Windows, Macintosh and Linux platforms for corporate, educational and government organizations. StarNet's family of products offers cost-effective, best-of-breed remote Linux and Unix display solutions. Based in Sunnyvale, Calif., StarNet is privately held. For more information about our X Windows connectivity solutions, visit http://www.starnet.com
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