BAD HARDWARE WEEK

However, IBM's encryption engine is not simply a module that can be plugged into existing chips. SecureBlue needs to be woven into a processor from scratch, mixed in with other transistors somewhat "like hamburger," in the description of Bernie Meyerson, chief technologist for IBM's systems group.

That means SecureBlue, at least for the time being, likely will end up only in devices made by companies that hire IBM's custom engineering unit. That group's projects include chips for medical and defense systems and video game consoles made by Microsoft Corp., Nintendo Co. and Sony Corp .

IBM researchers said SecureBlue already has made its way into one customer's devices. But they said that company had demanded anonymity.

I don't like its name Secure Blue, being something "like hamburger". Perhaps better is Big Blue Mac?

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