Via Technologies has launched a new chipset it says will help reduce the size of ultra-mobile PCs by as much as 40 percent.The company said its VX700 chipset works with its own Via C7-M microprocessors aimed at small devices.A chipset is the pair of chips that regulate the flow of data from the microprocessor to other chips inside a device, such as memory and graphics chips.Via slimmed down the size of its new VX700 chipset by integrating the north and south bridges of the set into a single package measuring 35 by 35 millimeters, the company said in a statement. The chipsets will be available in mass quantities late in the third quarter, Via said. It did not disclose pricing.The chipsets coupled with the Via C7-M microprocessor are designed to reduce power consumption and save battery life in ultra-mobile PCs, Via said. Microsoft launched the ultra-mobile PC concept earlier this year. Originally dubbed “Origami,” the devices were designed to contain the power of a full PC in a gadget small enough to be carried in a pocket, purse or backpack. DualCor Technologies, which is based in Scotts Valley, Calif., said it used the VX700 chipset and C7-M microprocessor to create a new device that adds mobile phone functionality to an ultra-mobile PC. The company did not say when the device would be launched.More information about the Via VX700 chipset can be found online.-Dan Nystedt, IDG News Service (Taipei Bureau)Related Link: Samsung’s Q1 Ultra-Mobile PC Gets Mixed ReviewsCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM How digital twin technology is changing complex industrial processes forever As the use cases for digital twins proliferate, it is becoming clear that data-driven enterprises with a track record of innovation stand the best chance of success. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM Why modernising applications needs to be a ‘must’ for businesses seeking growth Around one-third of enterprises are spending heavily on application modernisation and aiming for cloud native status. The implications for corporate culture, structure and priorities will be profound. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation opinion 11 ways to reduce your IT costs now Reorienting IT’s budget toward future opportunities is a big reason why CIOs should review their IT portfolios with an eye toward curbing unnecessary spending and realizing maximum value from every IT investment. By Stephanie Overby Dec 05, 2023 11 mins Budget Cloud Management IT Governance news analysis SAP faces breakdown in trust over innovation plans The company’s plan to offer future innovations in S/4HANA only to subscribers of its Rise with SAP offering is alienating customers, user conference hears. By Peter Sayer Dec 05, 2023 6 mins SAP Cloud Management Innovation Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe