The agreement this week to move to quarterly contracts based on spot prices marks the end of the annual benchmark system that has lasted 40 years.

本周达成的协议转向以现货价为基础的季度合约，这标志着已持续40年的年度基准合 约体系寿终正寝。

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The deal by Vale of Brazil and Anglo-Australian BHP Billiton with Japanese and Chinese mills marks the end of the 40-year-old benchmark system of annual contracts and lengthy price negotiations.

巴西淡水河谷(Vale)和英澳矿商必和必拓(BHP Billiton)与日本和中国钢厂签署的协议，标志着已有40年历史的年度价格基准体系和漫长价格谈判的结束。

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Digital Storm technicians stress-test and benchmark the system via industry standard testing software coupled with a proprietary testing process that detects components which can be prone to future failure.

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This benchmark was developed for solving a system of linear equations using matrix computation.

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Of course, those are just marketing claims, and besides we haven't had a chance to benchmark either a Hondo or a Temash system yet.

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