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Computer & electronics hardware

J. J. Cadiz

Invented a better approach to alleviating information overload.
Year Honored
2004
Organization
Program manager, Microsoft
Region
Global

"Invented a better approach to alleviating information overload, using a sidebar window on computer displays to track e-mail alerts, weather reports, and other data. Look for Sideshow in future versions of Windows."

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Adrian Colyer

Leads the effort to improve software quality and cut development costs.

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Pioneered a wireless technology to eliminate the wired connections between closely spaced chips in computer systems.
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