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ScaleFlux’s Cutting-Edge ECC Technology Set to Revolutionize DRAM Reliability

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ScaleFlux is set to transform AI and data center RAS (reliability, availability, and serviceability) with its groundbreaking ECC (Error Correction Coding) technology. As conventional ECC methods buckle under the pressure of climbing memory error rates, undermining system reliability, ScaleFlux’s innovative approach using list decoding shatters the limitations, offering rapid and efficient correction of complex errors. This disruptive technology not only boosts DRAM reliability and security but also slashes costs by making use of lower-cost DRAM chips viable, paving the way for a more resilient and cost-effective computing infrastructure. ScaleFlux is not just meeting the demands of the future—it’s redefining them.

MILPITAS, Calif., June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The fact that the global AI market is set to add $15.7 trillion to the world economy by 2030 (1) means that the rapidly evolving landscape of data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) technology makes the need for reliable, high-performance memory solutions more critical than ever to avoid the increasing costs of downtime from component and system failures. “Under the combination of growing DRAM densities and increasing challenges with DRAM error rates, we saw the need for a new style of error correction coding,” said Tong Zhang, Chief Scientist of ScaleFlux. He continued, “the hyperbolic growth of AI infrastructure and the emergence of memory expansion with Compute Express Link (CXL) has the cascading effect of driving up DRAM capacities and traffic, exacerbating the need for innovation in ECC.”

“ScaleFlux’s groundbreaking ECC technology is set to transform AI and data center reliability. Using innovative list decoding, it overcomes the limitations of conventional ECC methods under rising memory error rates, enhancing DRAM reliability and cutting costs.”

As DRAM technology advances towards 10nm and beyond and the error rates in the media grow, the need for DRAM fault tolerance becomes increasingly paramount. This is where error correction coding (ECC) steps in, playing a vital role in ensuring the reliability of the data and, subsequently, the data centers. Without this crucial error correction, data can readily become corrupted, resulting in “garbage in, garbage out” calculations and even costly system crashes. Traditional ECC methods face challenges in handling these increased error rates while meeting the stringent latency constraints. A new solution is needed.

Error Rates on the Rise
Four key trends are multiplying the frequency of memory errors:

1. Increasing memory capacity density: Current server and GPU systems can support a terabyte (1TB) or more of DRAM! This capacity expands even further with Compute Express Link (CXL) memory modules.
2. Increasing fault-caused blast radius: As Cloud computing infrastructure continues to scale out, the crash of one server caused by memory errors will potentially compromise more and more connected servers. This will many-fold amplify the fatal impact of memory bit errors.
3. Increasing memory access speeds: As the industry has progressed from DDR3 through DDR4 to DDR5, transfer rates have quadrupled from 1600Mb/s to 6400Mb/s with further accelerations on the way.
4. Increasing vulnerability to soft errors and defects in the memory media: As memory manufacturers move to newer manufacturing lithography, the memory bit cells shrink, introducing more susceptibility (2) to soft errors and defects.

Considering that errors per second are a function of the memory capacity, the blast radius, the rate of access to the memory, and the inherent rate of errors in the memory media the increases in all these factors clearly makes for a significant challenge to reliability.

Throw on top of that the combination of increasing complexity of error detection with the system-level performance hits from uncorrectable errors and it’s a real nightmare situation for maintaining system reliability and avoiding costly downtime.

Conventional ECC can no longer cut it
The conventional ECC methods typically follow minimum distance bounded decoding, capable of correcting up to ‘t’ symbol errors using ECC with a minimum distance of ‘2t+1’. To meet stringent latency constraints, many DRAM ECC design solutions protect each data access unit (e.g., 64-byte cache line) by interleaving multiple short-length ECC codewords that each correct only 1 or few symbols at very low latency (1~3 clock cycles).

However, when it comes to tolerating more errors from DRAM devices, conventional methods will become largely inadequate, leading to uncorrectable errors and hence catastrophic failures in data centers.

In layman’s terms, think of computer’s memory like a document. ECC functions as a spell checker, detecting and correcting errors like typos that may occur when saving or retrieving data. However, conventional ECC, like a basic spell checker, has its limitations. It can only catch and fix certain types of errors, like single-letter mistakes. If multiple errors occur or the errors are too complex, conventional ECC may struggle to correct them effectively, leaving your data vulnerable to inaccuracies.

Enter an innovative ECC methodology
ScaleFlux, a fabless semiconductor company innovating in the field of data center storage and memory technology, has developed a groundbreaking ECC solution that will revolutionize DRAM fault tolerance. ScaleFlux presented this solution at the IEEE RAS in Data Centers Summit on June 12, 2024. Unlike conventional ECC approaches, ScaleFlux’s solution leverages list decoding, a branch of coding theory with origins dating back to the 1950s but largely forgotten in modern applications due to its computational complexity.

Central to ScaleFlux’s innovation is the application of list decoding, which aims at correcting more-than-‘t’ errors. ScaleFlux’s solution departs from the conventional ECC paradigm by protecting each 64-byte cache line with a single codeword while ensuring decoding latency as low as 1~3 clock cycles. This approach enables the correction of more-than-‘t’ errors from any combination of two DRAM devices at very high speed and with low computational complexity. Moreover, list decoding offers the added benefit of avoiding mis-correction by detecting decoding errors when the list contains two codewords of similar likelihood.

To realize this innovative ECC technology, ScaleFlux developed a robust mathematical framework to analyze correction, detection, and mis-correction probabilities. They also engineered a highly parallel VLSI-friendly architecture for ultra-low-latency decoding. Successful demonstrations on FPGA platforms verified more-than-‘t’ error correction with extremely low mis-correction probability. As a part of the development effort, ScaleFlux collaborated with key ecosystem partners including memory suppliers, CPU vendors, and hyperscalers.

“Innovations like ScaleFlux’s decoding ECC methodology may be capable of enabling high-reliability CXL solutions,” said Jim Pappas, CXL Consortium Chairperson. “CXL technology-based advancements ultimately enable the industry to meet the demands of expanding memory capacity and bandwidth.”

Remember, it’s not just about memory
The impact of ScaleFlux’s ECC technology extends beyond improving DRAM reliability. By accommodating less reliable, lower-cost DRAM chips, it can reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) for data center operators. Furthermore, it enhances immunity to security risks associated with malicious DRAM RowHammer attacks, bolstering data center security.

ScaleFlux’s innovative ECC design solution is set to revolutionize DRAM fault tolerance, offering new levels of reliability and performance benefits for computing infrastructure. With its potential to lower costs, enhance security, and push the boundaries of RAS (Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability), this technology is poised to shape the future of data center and AI computing infrastructure.

Summing it up
ScaleFlux’s ECC technology represents a significant advancement in DRAM fault tolerance, addressing the challenges faced by data centers while unlocking new possibilities for innovation at the system level. “As we embark on this journey towards more resilient and efficient computing infrastructure, ScaleFlux’s innovations are blazing the trail for progress in the ever-evolving landscape of AI and data center technology,” says JB Baker VP of Products at ScaleFlux.

About ScaleFlux  
In an era where data reigns supreme, ScaleFlux emerges as the vanguard of computational storage and memory solutions, poised to redefine the landscape of IT infrastructure. With a commitment to innovation, ScaleFlux introduces a revolutionary approach to storage and memory that seamlessly combines hardware and software, designed to unlock unprecedented performance, efficiency, reliability, and scalability for data-intensive applications. As the world stands on the brink of a data explosion, ScaleFlux’s cutting-edge technology offers a beacon of hope, promising not just to manage the deluge but to transform it into actionable insights and value, heralding a new dawn for businesses and data centers worldwide. For more details, visit https://scaleflux.com/.  

References:
1. Downie, Chris. How Data Centers Can Simultaneously Enable AI Growth and ESG Progress. 13 May 2024, http://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/opinions/how-data-centers-can-simultaneously-enable-ai-growth-and-esg-progress/. Accessed 7 June 2024.
2. Meixner, Anne. “DRAM Test and Inspection Just Gets Tougher.” Semiconductor Engineering, 7 Nov. 2023, semiengineering.com/dram-test-and-inspection-just-gets-tougher/. Accessed 7 June 2024.

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Solid Joins Snowflake and Industry Leaders to Advance Open Standards for AI-Ready Semantic Context

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The Open Semantic Interchange (OSI) creates a universal semantic framework that enables AI agents, analytics platforms, and data systems to share trusted business context across the modern data ecosystem.

NEW YORK, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Solid today announced it is joining the Open Semantic Interchange (OSI), an open source initiative that creates a universal specification for all companies to standardize their fragmented data definitions with an open, vendor-neutral semantic model specification. OSI aims to enhance interoperability across various tools and platforms, offering enterprises a vendor-neutral specification that provides consistent metrics and definitions across dashboards, notebooks, and machine learning models.

OSI is an open source initiative led by Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, and ecosystem partners across multiple domains and industries including business intelligence (BI), data governance, data engineering, AI, financial services, and manufacturing. Its goal is to create a common, vendor-agnostic specification that defines semantic metadata in a standard, open format. By facilitating seamless semantic metadata exchange, the initiative will accelerate the adoption of AI and BI tools to streamline operations and reduce complexity. This in turn allows organizations to unify their data definitions, leading to more comprehensive and accurate data analysis and data product sharing to fuel AI innovation.

By joining the Open Semantic Interchange, Solid is committed to the creation of a universal standard that simplifies data operations and accelerates innovation for the broader ecosystem,” said Yoni Leitersdorf, CEO & Co-Founder, Solid. “Our participation ensures that semantic context can automatically move seamlessly across AI agents, data warehouses, BI tools, and analytics platforms – enabling organizations to build reliable AI systems on top of a shared, interoperable understanding of their business, without vendor lock-in.”

As a member of OSI, Solid is helping to build a transparent and community-driven standard for semantic model sharing, ensuring that business metrics and definitions remain consistent and interoperable.

“Unlocking the full potential of data and AI requires a common foundation, and the Open Semantic Interchange is the critical step in building that bedrock,” said Josh Klahr, Director of Analytics Product Management at Snowflake. “Our collaboration with partners like Solid establishes a unified, vendor-neutral standard for semantic data, ensuring clarity and consistency across the entire ecosystem. This initiative is essential for simplifying data operations, fostering innovation, and preparing organizations to build the next generation of AI applications.”

OSI is poised to revolutionize interoperability within the data and AI ecosystem by providing a transparent, community-driven standard. This collaborative effort simplifies data operations, unlocks new possibilities for innovation, and gives organizations the flexibility and efficiency they need to build a future-ready data infrastructure.

To learn more about the Open Semantic Interchange visit Snowflake’s blog here.

About Solid

Solid is the AI-native context layer for enterprise AI, automatically creating, evaluating, and maintaining the semantic context AI agents need to understand and act on business data reliably. Unlike legacy semantic layers built for dashboards and manual modeling, Solid continuously benchmarks accuracy, detects data changes, and keeps AI systems aligned as the business evolves. The result is faster deployment of trusted AI agents, workflows, and analytics across any data warehouse or AI platform.

To learn more about Solid, visit getsolid.ai

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Orbis Marks 30 Years of Advancing Eye Health in Vietnam Through Long-Term Partnership and Training

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Flying Eye Hospital project in Da Nang, supported by FedEx, advances locally led eye care and expands access across Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands.

DA NANG, Vietnam, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global eye care nonprofit Orbis International is marking three decades of collaboration with Vietnam’s eye health community, a long-term partnership that has helped build local expertise, strengthen institutions, expand access to care, and support Vietnam’s growing leadership in eye health across the Asia-Pacific region.

The arrival of the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital in Da Nang represents the next chapter in that partnership. At the invitation of Da Nang Eye Hospital and with approval from the People’s Committee of Da Nang City, and support from Da Nang Department of Health, and other relevant departments and local authorities, the project will serve as a platform for hands-on training, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Through clinical training and mentorship across key specialties, the project will help approximately 230 eye care professionals build skills that will benefit communities for years to come, while supporting access to specialized services for nearly 9 million people in Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands.

Cybersight, Orbis’s telemedicine and e-learning platform, is an integral part of every Flying Eye Hospital project—connecting in-person training with continuous learning before and after the aircraft is on site. Through Cybersight, participants can prepare in advance, consult with global experts, access ongoing education, and continue building skills long after the project concludes, extending the impact of the Flying Eye Hospital far beyond the aircraft itself.

“This project is not a standalone intervention; it is the latest chapter in a long-term partnership to advance Vietnam’s eye health system,” said Ngoc Pham, Orbis Vietnam Country Director. “The most important outcome is not what Orbis has done in Vietnam, but what Vietnamese institutions and eye care professionals now lead themselves. Our role at Orbis is increasingly to support, convene, innovate, and accelerate that local leadership so progress continues long after the Flying Eye Hospital departs.”

“Around the world, Orbis is focused on creating lasting change by investing in people, institutions, technology, and local leadership,” said Kathleen Sherwin, President and CEO of Orbis International. “The Flying Eye Hospital is one part of that larger model—bringing intensive, hands-on training together with tools like Cybersight, artificial intelligence (AI), and research so local teams can continue improving care long after a project ends. Vietnam shows what is possible when long-term partnership helps proven solutions take root and scale.”

Building on decades of progress, Vietnam is emerging as a regional leader in eye health, with particular strengths in pediatric care, diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, workforce development, and technology-enabled care. Its growing experience in AI-supported screening, implementation, research, and evidence generation can help inform eye health progress across the Asia-Pacific region.

FedEx, a long-time supporter of Orbis, and a title sponsor for this Flying Eye Hospital project in Vietnam, donated the MD-10 aircraft that serves as the Flying Eye Hospital and continues to provide essential logistical, financial, and operational support. Volunteer pilots from FedEx fly the aircraft to its destinations around the globe. FedEx is represented on the Orbis International Board of Directors.

“At FedEx, we believe that connecting people goes beyond delivering packages – it is about creating opportunities and helping communities thrive,” said Ee-Hui Tan, managing director of FedEx Vietnam and Cambodia. “We are proud to support the return of the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital to Vietnam. Together with Orbis, we are investing in the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals, helping strengthen Vietnam’s eye care system so more patients can access quality care closer to home.”

Underscoring Orbis’s commitment to high-quality training and patient care, QUAD A, a nonprofit accreditation organization, works with Orbis to ensure that the Flying Eye Hospital meets rigorous standards that prioritize patient safety.

Over the past 30 years, Orbis has supported the training of more than 40,000 eye care professionals and helped expand access to care for millions of people across Vietnam. Today, Vietnamese institutions and professionals are increasingly leading innovation and delivering high-quality care independently, demonstrating the impact of sustained investment in local capacity, technology, and systems change.

Looking ahead, Orbis will continue working with partners across Vietnam to scale proven solutions through workforce development, technology, Cybersight, AI-supported screening, research, and stronger health systems—so that more people can receive quality eye care closer to home.

Orbis in Vietnam

Since beginning work in Vietnam in 1996, Orbis has worked alongside government partners, hospitals, and training institutions to expand access to quality eye care and build sustainable local capacity. Cumulative impact includes:

More than 40,000 eye care professionals trained.More than 5.2 million people reached with eye care services.More than 139,000 sight-saving surgeries supported.17 retinopathy of prematurity centers supported.12 vision centers strengthened to bring care closer to communities.National clinical guidelines supported across priority eye health areas.Cybersight and AI-supported screening deployed to expand training, consultation, and early detection.

This work has supported national clinical guidelines, stronger referral pathways, improved treatment outcomes, and new models of care in areas including retinopathy of prematurity, pediatric eye care, school eye health, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.

As the partnership continues, Orbis and its partners are focused on scaling proven solutions through workforce development, technology, Cybersight, AI, research, and stronger health systems—so that everyone can access quality eye care closer to home.

About Orbis International

Orbis International works around the world to prevent blindness and restore sight for children and adults in places where eye care is out of reach—so vision problems don’t make it harder to learn, earn a living, or enjoy life. Around 1.1 billion people live with vision loss, but with the right care, 90% of it is completely avoidable. That is why Orbis trains doctors, nurses, and other eye care professionals to provide care in their own communities—and works to make sure people of all ages can access the eye exams, glasses, medicine, and surgeries they need to protect and restore their sight. Orbis began this work more than 40 years ago with the Flying Eye Hospital, a teaching hospital on a plane that brings expert training and care where they’re needed most. Today, we also work with local hospitals and clinics across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to make eye care available to more people, and we use and develop technology—like our award-winning Cybersight e-learning and telehealth platform, artificial intelligence screening, and virtual reality training—to help eye care teams treat patients more effectively. Orbis ranks in the top 3% of U.S. charities, having earned top marks for transparency and accountability from Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and the Better Business Bureau. To learn more, please visit orbis.org

About FedEx Corp.

FedEx Corp. provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services. With annual revenue of $92 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions utilizing its flexible, efficient, and intelligent global network. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 500,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards, and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more, please visit fedex.com/about.

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In HelloNation, Property Management Expert Karen Nolan Explains What Property Managers Do for Landlords

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The article outlines how property management services support landlords through tenant screening, maintenance, and lease enforcement.

MENIFEE, Calif., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What do property managers actually do for landlords in Menifee, CA? HelloNation has published an article that provides clear answers and practical insight into the full scope of property management services.

 

The HelloNation article explains that a property manager handles far more than rent collection. Property management services begin with marketing vacancies and attracting qualified renters in Menifee, CA. The article explains how tenant screening plays a central role in protecting landlords by carefully evaluating applicants and reducing the risk of future issues.

According to the article, tenant screening helps ensure that each tenant meets financial and behavioral expectations. This step supports stable occupancy and reduces turnover, which is critical for any landlord managing property in Menifee, CA. Property Management Experts note that consistent tenant screening also helps maintain the long-term value of rental properties.

Once tenants are placed, the article outlines how a property manager becomes the main point of contact. Property management services include responding to tenant concerns, handling communication, and enforcing leases. By managing these responsibilities, the property manager allows the landlord to avoid direct disputes and maintain professional distance.

The article emphasizes that lease enforcement is essential to protecting both the property and the agreement. Property managers monitor compliance with lease terms and address violations when necessary. This structured approach helps landlords in Menifee, CA, maintain order and consistency across their rental properties.

Maintenance is another major focus of property management services. The article explains that property managers coordinate maintenance and oversee property repairs to keep homes safe and functional. While they may not perform repairs themselves, they manage vendors, schedule work, and respond to urgent issues quickly.

The article notes that timely maintenance and property repairs prevent small issues from becoming larger and more expensive problems. This proactive approach supports tenant satisfaction while preserving the property’s condition. Property Management Experts highlight that consistent maintenance planning is a key benefit for any landlord.

Beyond daily operations, the HelloNation article describes the administrative side of property management services. A property manager prepares leases, maintains records, and ensures compliance with local and state regulations in Menifee, CA. This includes staying informed about legal requirements that affect landlords and rental properties.

Financial oversight is also part of the role. The article explains that property managers handle rent collection, manage deposits, and provide regular financial reporting. These services give landlords a clear understanding of property performance without requiring constant involvement.

For landlords who own multiple properties or live outside Menifee, CA, the article highlights the value of professional property management services. A property manager helps streamline operations, coordinate maintenance, and ensure that lease enforcement and tenant screening are handled consistently. This reduces stress while improving efficiency.

The article concludes that understanding the full role of a property manager helps landlords make informed decisions about their level of involvement. With responsibilities that include tenant screening, maintenance, lease enforcement, and property repairs, property management services offer a comprehensive solution for effectively managing rental properties.

What Do Property Managers Actually Do for Landlords in Menifee features insights from Karen Nolan, Property Management Experts of Menifee, California, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation
HelloNation is a premier media platform that connects readers with trusted professionals and businesses across various industries. Through its innovative “edvertising” approach that blends educational content with storytelling, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news articles that inform, inspire, and empower. Covering topics from home improvement and health to business strategy and lifestyle, HelloNation highlights leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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