It is available for any vendors or companies that want to migrate and improve their proprietary telecommunication network or central office application server to open standard one. Introducing, Kontron Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC, or PICMG AdvancedMC) Modules and Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture Boards (ATCA).

AMC (AdvancedMC) is the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group’s specification (PICMG AMC.0, AMC.1, AMC.2, AMC.3 and AMC.4 respectively) for hot-swappable FRUs (field replaceable units) and field-replaceable mezzanine cards, enabling them to be replaced individually in the field. It is more attractive by enhancing its scalability, flexibility, and upgradeability. By combining a general-purpose AdvancedTCA board with application-specific AdvancedMC modules, designers can create versatile telecom blades whose functionality and capacity can be upgraded without replacing the entire blade. more…

“To be a soldier!” that’s the answer I said when asked what I want to be when I was a child. Although later I chose another profession, this obsession was still inherent in mind. Until a friend introduced a paintball game to me, the obsession has turned into a fun thing.

Moreover, the paintball game is also an interesting game that combines elements of sport and recreation. Paintball is a game of strategy, sportiveness, and teamwork to win or defend a target of your opponent, the scenario is similar to a military operation that in many things are exactly designed in accordance with actual condition but with a small risk. Some variations in this game, among others, speed ball competition, tactical guerilla warfare or other war game scenario favored by the all teams.

The sensation of this game also depends on its equipments. Paintball guns can be set as the primary need after paintball pistol, bomb, grenade, and other types of weapons. Some famous brands such as Tippman, Spyder, etc can be easily obtained by buying them online through the internet, similarly with the accessories you want. more…