The 'new wave' in Silicon Valley

It was the focal point of the dotcom boom in the mid-1990s and also suffered the most during the Internet crisis. But now confidence has returned thanks to new technology trends.

Silicon Valley, the world famous high-tech center located in California (USA), not only converges chip makers but also gathers all kinds of techniques with outstanding figures, leading companies. gender and even those who are cherishing big ambitions.

Every week people see technology events in which new companies try to attract investors with genius ideas and form new trends.

Storage device

Geoff Barrall, Data Robotics director, which produces the Drobo family storage system, said: "Storage solutions are being appreciated to meet the needs of users in data conversion, Copy files . Drobo helps them fulfill all those requirements ". Thanks to the ability to simplify storage, Data Robotics claims that the speed of Drobo consumption is even faster than the speed of producing this 500 USD device.

Clean technology

" One of Silicon Valley's most notable technologies is green technology, or Energy 2.0, " said IBM Capital Ventures Drew Clark. " If you look at the statistics, you will see that it is the third highest investment attraction sector ."

A good example of clean technology is the solar panel (panel) manufactured by SolFocus. Unlike traditional flat panels that require expensive materials to convert energy into electricity, SolFocus's curved panel occupies only 1 / 1,000 of the area compared to flat panel panels, thus significantly reducing production costs. They signed a contract with the Spanish government to deploy an energy field project in the south of the country.

Technology mash-up

Mash-ups are service providers capable of combining Web 2.0 technologies together. " As soon as Google Maps and Google Earth came into being, many people integrated this tool into their service and made a lot of money, for example building maps of crime areas in the city ," Clark said.

You can name the popular mash-ups, RateItAll.com, where users comment on anything they like or dislike, and Like.com, allowing people to search and compare items. Similar to what they just bought.

" Only two heads and two computers in Silicon Valley can do a lot of work in a short time. Therefore, investors must always identify the company they intend to pour capital with floating characteristics. superior to the majority, "remarked venture capitalist Peter Rip.