Complex Systems

Cloud computing network: Complex games on simple devices?

4 Feb 2012

Cloud computing technology would allow new social gaming network to offer console-quality games without hardware limitations. Even mobile phones look set to be able to use GFACE's cloud computing technology. 

Ma’aden Alcoa Aluminum Joint Venture Pours First Concrete for Middle East’s First Alumina Refinery at Ras al Khair

3 Feb 2012

The Ma’aden Alcoa aluminum joint venture today announced that it has poured the first concrete in the construction of the region’s first alumina refinery at the fully integrated aluminum complex at Ras Al Khair.

Learn How Model Thinking Can Make You a Better Thinker

3 Feb 2012

I'm not in the habit of promoting anything in this space, but sometimes something comes along that really should reach a wider audience.  Case in point: a terrific FREE online course on "Model Thinking" has just kicked off on Coursera, a site that brings you top-notch online education from some of the best college instructors out there.  You can watch the videos at your leisure and all course ...