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Looking forward to seeing the #SPEC community today for our 37th Annual Meeting! Whether you're with us in San Antonio or joining virtually, tune in for the latest updates from our leadership & to cast your vote in the Board Elections. Let’s build the future of SPEC together!

Congrats to Mohammad Bakhshalipour of @CarnegieMellon, winner of the 2025 Kaivalya Dixit Distinguished Dissertation Award for his work, "Bridging Real-Time Robotics and Computer Architecture.” Read more at: ow.ly/boc150YbpwC #ComputerArchitecture #SPEC #AcademicAwards

🚀 New Release: PTDaemon® v1.11.4! Now supporting Chroma 66203 & 66204 multichannel AC/DC devices. ✅ Required for all SPECpower_ssj® 2008 submissions after July 13, 2026. Learn more at ow.ly/bfnC50Ybpsn #SPEC #Benchmarking #EnergyEfficiency #TechUpdate

2025: A landmark year for SPECviewperf 15! 🚀 From the massive May launch—adding DX12, Vulkan, & Ray Tracing—to December’s rapid "snap-in" release of snx-05, SPEC is delivering the modern tools needed to benchmark today’s graphics workflows. #graphics spec.org/blog/2025/spec…

SPECviewperf 15.0.1: The new Siemens NX 2406 workload lands, powered by the game-changing "snap-in" architecture. Future-proof your CAD hardware investment & maintain historical data validity. Read the full analysis by Hernan Quijano in @jonpeddie Reserach jonpeddie.com/news/specviewp…

SPECviewperf 15.0.1 released; includes new snx-05 workload, based on Siemens NX 2406. This release introduces the "snap-in" architecture, allowing for the addition of new workloads without requiring users to re-run existing benchmarks. jonpeddie.com/news/specviewp…

The SPECviewperf 15.0.1 benchmark is here! The update adds the snx-05 workload for Siemens NX 2406, enabling users to benchmark high-end CAD hardware performance. Download today! ow.ly/Y2CM50XHCQc #SPECviewperf #CAD #Workstation #Graphics (242 Characters)

Deadline Alert! Today, 9/30, is the final day to submit nominations for the SPEC Kaivalya Dixit Distinguished Dissertation Award, recognizing dissertations in benchmarking or performance analysis. Submit yours before EOD! ow.ly/Rliz50WBA2E #PhD #Research #CompSci #SPEC

Final call! The deadline for the SPEC Kaivalya Dixit Distinguished Dissertation Award is tomorrow, 9/30. This is your last chance to nominate a PhD dissertation in benchmarking or performance analysis for a $1,000 prize. ow.ly/Rliz50WBA2E #PhD #PhDlife #Research #CompSci

5 days left for nominations for the SPEC Kaivalya Dixit Distinguished Dissertation Award. Recognize an outstanding PhD dissertation in benchmarking or performance analysis. Don't wait—submit your nomination today! ow.ly/Rliz50WBA2E #PhD #Research #CompSci Deadline: 9/30

Just 15 days until the 9/30 deadline for the SPEC Kaivalya Dixit Distinguished Dissertation Award. This is your chance to get $1,000 & recognition for your dissertation in benchmarking or performance analysis. ow.ly/Rliz50WBA2E #PhDlife #dissertation #performanceengineering

Only 30 days left to nominate for the Kaivalya Dixit Distinguished Dissertation Award. Recognize a PhD dissertation in benchmarking or performance analysis. Winner gets $1,000 & recognition at #ICPE 2026. Nominations close 9/30. ow.ly/Rliz50WBA2E #PhD #Research #CompSci

Nominations are open for the SPEC Kaivalya Dixit Distinguished Dissertation Award! Seeking PhD dissertations in computer benchmarking & performance analysis. Winner gets $1,000 & recognition at #ICPE2026. Learn more: ow.ly/Rliz50WBA2E #PerformanceEngineering #Dissertation

Know a recent PhD w/ a standout dissertation in benchmarking or performance evaluation? 🎓 Nominate them for the SPEC Kaivalya Dixit Distinguished Dissertation Award! They could win $1,000 & recognition at ICPE 2026. Learn more: ow.ly/Rliz50WBA2E #PhD #Research #CompSci

Why is #benchmarking #graphics systems important? #SIGGRAPH2025

Getting ready to kick-off our #SIGGRAPH2025 BoF on the "Benchmarking Graphics Performance on Modern Computing Systems”. Join us at 9:00 in the East Building, Room 9. ow.ly/xAvp50WBut5 #performancebenchmarks #graphicsperformance #graphics

At #SIGGRAPH2025? ⏰ Only 30-mins til the "Benchmarking Graphics Performance on Modern Computing Systems” BoF - learn how to define & measure #performance to meet industry needs. 9:00-10:00 East Building, Room 9. ow.ly/xAvp50WBut5 #graphicsperformance #graphics

Getting ready to kick off our #SIGGRAPH2025 BoF on "Benchmarking Graphics Performance on Modern Computing Systems." Join us today, 8/10, from 9:00-10:00 to learn how to spot an ineffective #benchmark. East Building, Room 9. Don't miss it! ow.ly/xAvp50WBut5

Kick-off #SIGGRAPH2025 with a bang! 🚀 Join our BoF "Benchmarking Graphics Performance on Modern Computing Systems” tomorrow, 8/10, from 9:00-10:00 to learn why not all #graphics & #workstation benchmarks are effective. East Building, Room 9. ow.ly/xAvp50WBut5

Great article from Hernán Quijano of @jonpeddie - "Siggraph 2025: More than a computer graphics conference" - highlighting our #SIGGRAPH2025 BoF on #graphics #benchmarking. Don't miss it - Sun., 8/10, 9:00-10:00, East Building, Room 9. jonpeddie.com/news/siggraph-…