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INTERVIEW

“We Are Now Putting A Stronger Focus On Customer Engagement And Much Wider Reach�

Ripu Bajwa, Director & General Manager - Data Protection Solutions at Dell Technologies, India.

Publisher & Editor : Rajeev Ranjan Executive Editor : Jyoti Janda Consulting Editor : N k Goyal Assistant Content Manager : Jai Prakash Content Coordinator : Suraj Rawat Office Coordinator : Raju Thapa Consulting Art Direction : Vikas Sharma

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

FAIITA Successfully Concluded The AGM Meet in Ahmedabad

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HYPERX ALLOY ORIGINS™ CORE MECHANICAL GAMING KEYBOARD

HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology launches a new product to its award-winning lineup of gaming keyboards – HyperX Alloy Origins™ Core. Featuring HyperX Red mechanical switches, the new keyboard is built for performance and longevity with a shorter actuation point and 80 million click rating. The new HyperX Alloy Origins Core gaming keyboard is now available at leading retail and e-tail outlets at an MRP of INR 10,900. It is backed by a limited two-year warranty with HyperX support.

Alloy Origins Core maximizes desktop real estate with a space-saving tenkeyless layout for ultimate mouse movement. The keyboard features RGB exposed backlit keys for brighter illumination with radiant lighting effects and five adjustable brightness levels to enhance gaming, day or night. For added durability, stability and flexibility, Alloy Origins Core is built with a full aircraft-grade aluminum body and the USB Type-C to USB Type-A keyboard cable is detachable. Alloy Origins Core features a Custom Game Mode, allowing users to choose which keys are enabled and disabled

AMBRANE ANB-83 WIRELESS NECKBAND EARPHONES

Ambrane India announces its newest Wireless Neckband Earphones ‘ANB 83’. It is snug and secure with a comfortable in-ear design, making sure the headset stays put when you are running, cycling, exercising etc. The Earphone comes with the Magnetic Earbuds that prevents tangling of wires as the magnetic panels of the earbuds lock together when not in use. The Earphone comes with the Voice Assistant support with Google and Siri, which allows easy operation so that the user can control the device through voice commands. The Bluetooth 5.0 Headset features HD Stereo sound with high definition, and unparalleled rocksolid richer bass. With dynamic drivers, the headset provides the perfect HD and bass+ sound effect and better listening experience for intensified workouts. Engineered with a premium Li-ion battery & exclusive power management technology, the Headset offers 8 hrs of Play time. It operates upto 10m range. Equipped with the multi-function button, the Headset enables Hands-free calling with Noise Isolation Technology. The earphone is priced for Rs. 999.

GIZMORE WHEELZ T25000 TROLLEY SPEAKER

Gizmore has launched 250 Watt trolley speaker to compliment the new year under it’s Wheelz Series catering to the needs of people for powerful party music. The high voltage/Bass 250 Watt party trolley speaker is sure to rock any party with it’s DJ Trolley, RGB Disco Light, Multiple connectivity options, full function remote control and DUAL Mic which comes along. Here are details specifications of the Powerful T25000 Trolley Speaker. Wheelz series is meant for outdoor parties and get-togethers especially keeping in mind the upcoming party season.

These speakers are equipped with trolley for portability and have AC Power supply.

Keeping in mind the needs of the party loving youth, additional impressive features are Dual Mic & Guitar Support for those after party Karaoke moments. Dual Mic Support, Mic to USB Recording, Multiple connectivity, great sound output due to wooden cabinet, Digital LED Display – these are some of the features that make this range special. What’s more, the system comes with a full-function remote control.

COOLER MASTER MASTERBOX TD500 MESH & MESH WHITE CASES Cooler Master launches two E-ATX ARGB Mid Towers: the MasterBox TD500 Mesh & MasterBox TD500 Mesh White. Turning airflow performance into an art form, the TD series employs its signature “three-dimensional” look to evolve in both form & function. Design of the MasterBox TD500 Mesh & Mesh White add a new dimension to PC lighting through contour and form, providing custom-built systems a worthy presentation beyond flat, twodimensional panels. Both the tempered glass side panel and full mesh front panel feature three-dimensional characteristics to advance how hardware is shown off. The Crystalline Tempered Glass side panel features a design that interacts with component lighting, precision-engineered for both its toughness and its aesthetics through CNC machining.

Stylish, crystal-like etchings on the top and bottom refract lighting viewed through the angles of the tempered glass. Polygonal Mesh takes its form from Cooler Master’s Fine Mesh technology—the same mesh proven by reviewers to simultaneously provide unobstructed airflow, dust filtration, and a strengthened structure.

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MARKET REPORT

HPE Continues to Hold The Leadership Position in Indian WLAN Market The Indian networking market had attained quite impressive growth over the last few years which was derived from the growing need of SoHo networking solutions. But in the 3rd quarter of 2019, the networking market showed a decline in various segments including Ethernet Switch, Routers and WLAN. These segments predominantly present the overall picture of networking market growth within the major cities. But despite of the decline in all these segments, key market players have successfully maintained their remarkable growth.

India’s networking market which includes Ethernet Switch, Routers and WLAN segments witnessed a 30.6% Year-over-Year (YoY) decline in 3Q19 (July – September 2019).

The decline was majorly contributed by the router segment due to strong investments that happened during 2018. However, when compared with 2Q19, the Indian networking market grew by 13%. The growth was mainly due to enterprises starting to exhaust their yearly IT budgets and governments beginning to start IT procurement post elections.

INDIA ETHERNET SWITCH MARKET 3Q19 According to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Ethernet Switch Tracker, the 3Q19 Ethernet Switch market in India stood at USD 149.1 million (by vendor revenue) registering YoY decline of 7%. A decline of 10% in the L3 switching segment primarily contributed to the trend. Top spending for switching segment in 3Q19 came from services, telecom finance and government.

Cisco continued to dominate the Ethernet Switch market with a 57.4% share in 3Q19, followed by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Huawei.

INDIA ROUTER MARKET 3Q19 According to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Router Tracker, India Router market in 3Q19 stood at USD 96.5 million (by vendor revenue) with a steep YoY decline of 55%.

The decline of router segment in 3Q19 was due to strong investments that happened during 2018. However, in comparison with 2Q19, the router segment grew by 33.3%.

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market share in 3Q19 followed by Nokia and Juniper.

INDIA WIRELESS LAN MARKET 3Q19 According to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Wireless LAN Tracker, the Indian WLAN market had a YoY decline of 6.1% during 3Q19. The market stood at USD 57 million (by Vendor Revenue). With a 10.6% decline, consumer class deployments were the major cause of this decline. Revenues of WLAN devices are expected to grow in 4Q19 with the launch of Wi-Fi 6 and the upcoming festival season. With a market share of 18.3%, Hewlett Packard Enterprise continued to be the market leader in the WLAN segment during 3Q19, followed by Cisco and D-Link.

Sudharsan Raghunathan, Senior Market Analyst, Enterprise Networking, IDC India says, “The advent of IOT in Indian

enterprises has enabled multiple organizations to build use cases around smart processes and improve interoperability. However, increased network speed and lower latencies are crucial for attaining maximum advantage.

5G would act as a catalyst in driving the adoption of IOT, thereby enabling Indian enterprises to revisit their approach towards their existing networking architecture/ infrastructure.”

IDC INDIA FORECAST The Ethernet Switch, Router, and WLAN market are expected to grow in single digits in terms of compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for 2018–2023. Increased adoption of emerging technologies such as cloud, IOT, mobility, etc. would drive incremental revenues. IDC also expects large investments for 5G rollouts in the next couple of years. www.digitalterminal.in

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INTERVIEW

“WE ARE NOW PUTTING

A STRONGER FOCUS ON CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT AND MUCH WIDER REACH” Ripu Bajwa, Director & General Manager - Data Protection Solutions at Dell Technologies, India.

Digital world is creating immense of data every day which need secured and cost-effective management solutions. As per a report, by 2025, it’s estimated that 463 exabytes of data will be created each day globally. India, being fastest growing economy, has also started gearing up to deploy secured and effective data management solutions, especially among commercial establishments. Dell Technologies, the leader in this domain, has helped large number of companies across India in deploying advanced and e ffe c t i ve data management solutions. But as we enter in 2020, the reports are very alarming where more efforts are needed to spread awareness about the importance of this most discussed technical aspects. To know more about this market, Rajeev Ranjan, Editor & Publisher of Digital Terminal had an insightful chat session with Ripu Bajwa, Director & General Manager - Data Protection Solutions at Dell Technologies, India. Read the crucial excerpts below: RAJEEV: HOW HAS THE INDIAN DATA PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT LANDSCAPE CHANGED IN THE PAST FEW YEARS? MR. BAJWA: India is transforming into a “digital-first” nation with the rapid developments in the industry dynamics combined with the increase in the dependency on new technologies like AI, ML and IoT for organizations in order to operate their data. According to a study, on an average, organizations in India are managing 6.42 PB of data in 2018 as compared to 2.79 PB in 2016, equivalent to approximately 130% increase. This proves that Indian organisations have understood the value of their data and the need to secure and protect in a cost-effective and methodological manner.

RAJEEV: WHY DO YOU THINK ORGANIZATIONS OF ALL SCALE SHOULD DEPLOY ADVANCED DATA PROTECTION SOLUTION? MR. BAJWA: While managing and protecting data which is being generated at an increasing rate, organisations at every scale are facing an increase in security threats.

Interestingly, a study by Dell Technologies also revealed that about 76% of respondents experienced disruption and 30% experienced irreparable data loss. Hence, it becomes important for organizations to deploy advance data protection solutions.

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MR. BAJWA: We, at Dell Technologies understand the challenges that organisations face while protecting and managing their data being stored in diverse environments. Therefore, we are continuously working towards innovating our solutions and products.

Our latest addition to the Dell EMC PowerProtect DD Series Appliances offers our customers the ability to simplify and provide operational efficiencies for data protection of multi-cloud workloads. Some of its key features are: • Faster Performance: With up to up to 38% faster backups and up to 36% faster restores of data • Greater Efficiency: Provides up to 1.25PB of usable capacity in a single rack with hardware-assisted compression improving logical capacity by up to 30%, driving up to 65x data reduction • Scalability to meet future demands: Provides scalability and grow-in place capacity expansion, ranging from 1 terabyte up to 1.25PB • Data Protection for multi-cloud workloads: Provides operational efficiency, resiliency and scalability across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments RAJEEV: WHAT WILL BE YOUR GO-TOMARKET STRATEGY FOR THE YEAR 2020?

MR. BAJWA: To stay competitive in this fast-paced environment where the amount of data being generated is growing exponentially, organizations have been

forced to relook into their business models.

Dell Technologies is highly focused on providing its customers with an array of cutting edge solutions stitched with constant innovation, to help them drive better business results.

As one of the largest technology brands operating in India, Dell Technologies have been constantly evolving its go-to-market strategy. We are now putting a stronger focus on customer engagement and much wider reach. We do this by deploying a mix of approaches such as direct sales engagement, partner led engagement and distribution led engagement.

RAJEEV: WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK ON THE GOVERNMENT’S PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL? HOW WILL IT BENEFIT THE INDIVIDUALS? MR. BAJWA: With technology getting ingrained in our day to day life, India is witnessing a staggering growth in the number of internet users, leading to data explosion. This has led to an increase in the number of opportunities to exploit personal data. Hence, the Personal Data Protection Bill is a progressive move by the government which will help in protecting user’s data without compromising on data sovereignty. The bill will also encourage organisations of all shapes & sizes, to make privacy and data protection as a core of their business. However, in my opinion, since the bill has not been enforced yet, it is too soon to foresee its implications on both individuals and organizations.

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

FAIITA Successfully Concluded The AGM Meet in Ahmedabad

The Federation of All India IT Association (FAIITA) convened their Annual General Body Meeting 2020 in Hotel Courtyard Marriott, Ahmedabad hosted by Federation of IT Associations of Gujarat (FITAG) on 10th January., 2020. Almost 100 member delegates representing as Governing Body Members, President of Associations, State Coordinators, Founder Members, who travelled across almost 20 states and Metro Cities, attended the meeting.

During the Session, Members shared their opinions, ideas and solutions in context with the Agenda of the meeting.

The event was hosted by FITAG, the State Federation of Gujarat whose president Mr. Prafull Desai welcomed all the present delegates and also the sponsors of the event were facilitated by executives of FITAG among huge applause. Mr. Desai & Mr. Mitesh Dave also introduced Mr. Alex Pen, the Director of Taipei World Trade Center Liaison, Mumbai and briefly explained achievements of FITAG & successful business tie-up between Gujrat State & Taiwan. Alex also gave a presentation of Computex 2020 and invited the partners to participate in the expo.

FAIITA President Kaushik Pandya and President CONFED-ITA Sathyam Kumar also released Annual Diary of CONFED-ITA the State Federation of Tamilnadu & Pondicherry, along with Mr. Karthikeyan, Mr. Pretheesh Mathews.

President Kaushik Pandya took the dais and announced their achievements during the recent times, since he took the responsibility as President in the month of October 2019. He also took the opportunity to present the future

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roadmap & targets to achieve the goals which were aimed by FAIITA. Sr.V.P. Devesh Rastogi & present distinguished guest Mr.Alex Pen, Director of Taipei World Trade Center Liaison, Mumbai jointly launched the official website www.faiita.org / www. faiita.co.in of FAIITA. Every state association were given the opportunity to discuss and highlight their local issues and developments. To get more focused on the individual departments work, FAIITA formed individual committees of 20-21 i.e OLS Committee, Fund Raising Committee, Social Cause Committee, Exhibition and Events Committee, Government Liasoning Committee, Make In India Committee, SI Committee, Membership Drive Committee.

In the event, Few founders members were felicitated who spent their time and energy for the associations and channel community.

CMDA Invited all the delegates to their prestigious Annual Event i.e IT EXPO in

PUNE, TAIT invited to their Annual Sport Event in Mumbai, FITAG also presented their achievements and future plans.

The FAIITA General Secretary Mr.Navin Gupta then initiated the various items on agenda to be presented before the house for their necessary passing and approval, the various representative present deliberated the agenda items and recorded their appropriate opinion.

Also, last 5 years financial reports were submitted which was approved by the members present. It was requested to all the associations across India come up with new proposals. One of the important decision taken

by FAIITA was to visit the major associations across India. It was also requested to add FAIITA as a part by sharing in the local association activities. Some new committees were formed and Mr.Gurpreet Singh Sunny, was nominated as the Chairman, Dispute Resolution Committee, Mr.Arun Sharma was nominated as the National Spokesperson and subsequently were approved by the house.

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Mr.Sanjeev Walia, National Convenor FAIITA took the opportunity to keep the momentum of the meeting in a highly professional & disciplined manner with greater positivity.

President’s Message: From the bottom of my heart, I appreciate everyone who attended this event and put their efforts, time and spent money to attend FAIITA Annual General Body Meeting. It is indeed a pleasure to understand that most of the associations members across India believe FAIITA as their own federation and they are inclined to work towards the betterment of the fraternity. As usual, FITAG has done a wonderful show, your presence has graced the occasion to its best.

OLS committee meetings with Brand Owners were fruitful as per the feedback received from the vendors and those who attended these meetings. We are sure that a new milestone would be achieved by signing the MoM with all the vendors leading to better hygiene in

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the market. The discussions in AGM will make a good impact as all member representatives took part in the interactions on every point of the agenda. The governing body meeting followed immediately after AGM which showed the keen willingness of the Governing Body Members to work for the benefit of FAIITA. As I have been insisting, I once again remind you all to start investing half an hour a day from your busy routine for FAIITA, I am sure we all will see newer heights in coming future.

I am also expecting all the twelve committees to be functional by the time we assemble for the next governing body meeting which is proposed to be held at Ranchi in the month of April. Once again, thank you so much for being a part of FAIITA gathering. I am surely looking forward to such large scale events for specific purposes in the coming future, said, Kaushik Pandya, President, FAIITA.

Thank you Governing Body Members, Presidents of Association, State Coordinators for attending the meet. The meeting went on well with the member representatives taking special interest in the proceedings.

The Agenda of Annual General Body Meeting of FAIITA were Confirmation of Minutes of Last AGM Meeting, Audited accounts to be approved, Name of Auditors for FY 201021 to be approved, Rate for Advertisement to be approved for web site, Appointment of Chairman for the legal & dispute committee, Spokesperson of FAIITA to be appointed, Approving the amendment in bye laws as provided, Member Association fee etc.

I thank FITAG for their hospitality and also the event was professionally handled. All I can say to our members is thank you for giving your time and keep on working for the betterment of our channel community, Said, Navin Gupta, General Secretary, FAIITA.

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CES 2020

CES 2020 WITNESSED OF GROUND BREAKING INNOVATIONS BY LEADING TECH BRANDS

CES 2020 successfully concluded at Las Vegas on 10th January 2020. The event witnessed the launch of next gen products and solutions which will drive the IT industry’s growth over next few years.

The products launched with Artificial Intelligence and backbone of networking ‘5G Technology’ were the key attraction points at CES. This event was truly an outstanding platform for tech players to showcase their innovations for a better digital future.

The four day global event CES® 2020 successfully concluded. Over 20,000 products were showcased at the event with next gen technologies. More than 4,400 exhibiting companies launched their latest tech products to some 170,000 attendees across more than 2.9 million net square feet of exhibit space. From global tech brands to pioneering startups, the innovation at CES 2020 will revolutionize markets and change our world for the better.

“CES 2020 inspired and connected every major industry across the globe,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), owner and producer of CES. “The innovation unveiled at CES 2020 will reshape industries, create jobs, fuel the global economy and improve lives around the world.”

“The week at CES illustrated that every company is truly a tech company,” said Karen Chupka, executive vice president, CES. “Global technology brands blended with nontraditional tech companies to showcase how innovation is furthering business across all markets – setting the stage for the decade ahead.”

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CES 2020

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE • AI was dominant throughout the show floor and will be a ‘key ingredient technology’ over the next decade. Companies debuted their latest AI solutions.

5G AND MOBILE CONNECTIVITY • CES is the only show where the entire 5G ecosystem – the backbone for connectivity, transportation, augmented and virtual reality, digital health and more – comes together.

Carriers and mobile operators, such as Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, Nokia and Ericsson, demonstrated the latest advancements in 5G’s speed, reliability and efficiency.

TECH FOR GOOD • Innovative technologies launched at CES that will change lives and improve our world. Digital health technologies were a major theme,

with advancements in digital therapeutics, wearables and remote patient monitoring as digital health addresses real world issues like opioid dependence, mental illness and chronic disease. The Health & Wellness category saw an increase of nearly 25% with more than 135 exhibiting companies at CES 2020.

• The Smart Cities exhibit area expanded by nearly 25% over 2019, with companies and organizations including the Department of Transportation, Hitachi and Siemens, highlighting products that will revitalize economies and help communities survive and thrive.

• CES 2020 was also the world’s largest startup event, with more than 1,200 companies from 46 countries featured within Eureka Park, offering disruptive innovations, attracting investors and big-name brands. Technologies unveiled within Eureka Park include the Oval Home smart sensor that analyzes temperature, light, humidity and movement in the home; Yoganotch, which applies motion capture technology to help users improve poses; and Caregiver Smart Solutions with sensors that track movement and patterns to provide caregivers reassurance and patients with more independence at home.

• CTA also partnered with the World Bank Group at CES 2020 on a Global Tech Challenge, calling for companies around the world to create solutions focused on three key areas: health, gender inequality and technologies that enable communities to be resilient.

“CES has the unique ability for startups and young companies to get exposure to major global brands,” said Mara Lewis, Co-Founder and CEO, ID8 Innovation; member, CTA Board of Industry Leaders. “The opportunities for venture funding and growth are incredible here. And the CES 2020 Diversity and Inclusion conference track was mind blowing!”

EUREKA PARK

LEADING TECH BRANDS SHOWCASED THEIR NEXT-GEN PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS AT CES 2020 Dell Introduced the 2020 XPS 13 Developer Edition at CES 2020

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Dell Technologies introduced the latest and greatest Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition. The system, which is based on 10th Gen Intel® Core™ 10nm mobile processors, represents the 10th generation of the XPS 13 Developer Edition (see a list of the previous nine generations below).

Technologies introduced new products and software across its premium Latitude 9000 series and display portfolios.

such as Artificial Intelligence, Mesh, 5G, and Wi-Fi 6, D-Link’s latest solutions create truly intelligent connections.

Latitude 9000 series: Featured as the first devices within the new 9000 series, the Latitude 9510 notebook and 2-in-1 laptops represent a new ultra-premium class of products targeted at executives and mobile professionals. The 15” commercial PC delivers 5G mobile broadband capabilities, AI-based productivity capabilities, and targets 30-plus hours of battery life.

The new range of mydlink cameras provide a more personalized experience with better surveillance and automation. Equipped with impressive, advanced features such as artificial intelligence capabilities and interoperability, the cameras transform smart homes into truly intelligent homes.

Not only are the cameras interoperable with other devices in the mydlink ecosystem, but they also work with the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, as well as conform to the ONVIF standard.

UltraSharp 27” 4K monitor: In addition, the new family of monitors includes an 86”4K interactive touch monitor, an UltraSharp 27” 4K USB-C Monitor for creatives with VESA DisplayHDRTM 400 for true color reproduction, and the new Alienware 25” Gaming Monitor with 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time.

D-Link Showcased Array of Networking Products at CES

This 10th generation system features an updated design and comes with Ubuntu 18.04 LTS preloaded. Two areas of note are that the new XPS 13 will be available with up to 32GB of RAM as well fingerprint-reader support. (suppport for the fingerprintreader support will be available post launch and initially as an update.)

But wait, there’s more: Latitudes and monitors As with the preceding generation, the announcement of the latest XPS 13 Developer Edition was not a decoupled event but was part of a broader Dell product unveiling. In addition to the XPS 13 Developer Edition and its Windows counterpart, Dell

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D-Link unveiled their vision of the future of Wi-Fi connectivity. By utilizing technologies

With 5G revolutionizing mobile connectivity, D-Link’s newest 5G products enable users to experience incredible speeds at home, at the office and onthe-go. The DWR-2101 5G NR MiFi and DWP-1020 5G NR Outdoor Unit have been recognized as 2020 CES Innovation Award Honorees.

D-Link’s latest range of mesh and WiFi 6 home networking solutions provide seamless intelligent connections. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED EasyMesh™ and/or D-Link Proprietary Mesh technology ensure the whole home is covered in one seamless mesh network. Wi-Fi 6 delivers exceptional capacity, unprecedented efficiency, and wireless networks made for IoT and the Smart Home. The solutions consist of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED EasyMesh™ routers, mesh Wi-Fi extenders, Wi-Fi 6 routers and extenders, and Whole Home Wi-Fi Systems, including the 2020 IoT Breakthrough Award Winner- COVR-1902 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System.

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CES 2020

HyperX Expands Its Gaming Lineup with New Additions at CES 2020

• HyperX ChargePlay ClutchTM for Mobile

Seagate Introduces Revolutionary Storage Solutions at CES 2020

A sealed, high-performance, 6-bay array that is ruggedized and easy to transport. The mobile array displayed at CES will feature 6 of Seagate’s 18TB Exos HAMR (heatassisted magnetic recording) hard drives for a total capacity of 108TB.

Lyve Drive Modular Array

HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology announced new additions across its award-winning gaming accessories and memory lineup.

The newest products being shown at CES include the Cloud Flight S wireless gaming headset, Alloy Origins™ RGB gaming keyboard with HyperX Aqua mechanical switches, Pulsefire Raid gaming mouse, FURY Ultra RGB gaming mouse pad, as well as FURY DDR4 DIMM and Impact DDR4 SODIMM memory modules. HyperX also revealed two new ChargePlay Clutch™ solutions for convenient charging and docking of Switch Joy-Con™ controllers and mobile devices.

The new additions come off the heels of major HyperX market milestones – with over 10 million gaming headsets, one million gaming keyboards and 65 million memory modules shipped in 2019 – and leading market share for PC-compatible headsets according to the latest NPD data. Since developing the first HyperX Cloud gaming headset in 2014, HyperX has produced 30 headset models, establishing itself as a leading PC and console gaming headset brand and moving into the lifestyle market with its Cloud MIX line of headsets and a full network of “We’re All Gamers” lifestyle brand ambassadors spanning different backgrounds – from Grammy award winner Post Malone to JuJu Smith-Schuster of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Gordon Hayward of the Boston Celtics.

The latest HyperX line of products add new levels of comfort, convenience, customization and performance are designed to enhance gameplay at all levels.

A high-performance 4-bay array with flexible configuration so businesses can build what they need for a particular workflow. The high-capacity modular array displayed at CES will include Seagate’s Exos 2X14 enterprise hard drive, which is the first to integrate Seagate’s groundbreaking MACH.2™ multi-actuator technology.

Lyve Drive Rackmount Receiver Seagate Technology plc at CES 2020 introduced a revolutionary modular storage solution to manage the surge of enterprise, cloud, and edge data. Seagate’s Lyve Drive™ Mobile System is a portfolio of simple, secure, and efficient data management solutions built to activate the datasphere.

Powered by IT 4.0—the fourth wave of industrial revolution within IT—where connected homes, connected cities, AIpowered factories, autonomous vehicles, and media and entertainment content drive explosive data growth, the global datasphere is forecasted to grow from 41 zettabytes in 2019 to 175 zettabytes by 2025, according to a recent IDC study sponsored by Seagate.

Nearly 30% of that data will need realtime processing. Seagate’s Lyve Drive system enables efficient and cost effective movement of this data between enterprise, cloud, and the edge.

Lyve Drive Mobile System Developed to address the growing need to move massive amounts of data from endpoints to edge to core, Seagate’s Lyve Drive Mobile System is a collection of modular storage solutions built to help businesses be more efficient and grow.

During CES, Seagate will showcase the revolutionary system and several key product concepts in the line including:

Lyve Drive Cards and Lyve Drive Card Reader

• HyperX Alloy OriginsTM Gaming Keyboard

High capacity, high-performance 1TB CFexpress™ cards and a portable card reader for ingesting endpoint data sources.

• HyperX Pulsefire Raid

Lyve Drive Shuttle

• HyperX FURY Ultra

An autonomous data storage and transport solution for easy ingestion from directattached, network-attached, and other external storage devices. It offers up to 16TB of capacity depending on HDD or SSD configuration, and an e-ink touchscreen display to copy files directly without a PC.

• HyperX Cloud FlightTM S

• New HyperX FURY DDR4 and FURY DDR4 RGB Speeds • New HyperX Impact DDR4 SODIMM Capacity Additions • HyperX ChargePlay ClutchTM for Nintendo Switch 14

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Lyve Drive Mobile Array

A high-performance datacenter 4U rackmount ingestion hub that accepts two Lyve Drive arrays for high-speed data transfer directly into a data center fabric without the need of cables.

Kingston Technology Demonstrated Innovative Products and Solutions at

CES 2020 Kingston Technology shared upcoming consumer and enterprise solutions at CES® 2020. Kingston’s industry-leading products provide great performance, reliability and consistency, and this year will be no different.

Kingston showcased: Canvas Plus Flash cards: A refresh offering higher speeds including UHS-II and high capacities as well as the new MobileLite Plus readers engineered to support the maximum speeds of the Canvas Plus line.

NVMe PCIe Gen 4.0 M.2 SSD: A sneak peek at Kingston’s first Gen 4.0 NVMe SSD for consumers shipping later this year.

Embedded Products: A look at everyday consumer products powered by Kingston.

Data Center NVMe SSDs in both U.2 and M.2 form factors: Designed to deliver predictable low-latency and I/O consistency as the key performance criteria. For internal drive bay upgrades, hyperscale data center servers and Cloud service providers requiring high-performance storage.

Data Center SATA SSD (DC450R, DC500R) capacity addition: A 7.68TB SSD for Cloudhosting companies and other data centers in need of more storage.

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“As a leading supplier of memory solutions in the channel, we make every effort to offer the best products to our customers,” said Kingston. “CES sets the tone and makes for the best time to share what we’ve been working on and what we have in store for the coming year. From memory cards to the latest SSDs, to wearables and smart devices, Kingston is everywhere.”

ECS Introduced its Latest and Smart Application Equipments at CES 2020

a long time in product development, ECS uplifts the products into next level this year to focus on the following categories, smart automotive all-in-one management, logistics and intelligent EV charging system.

Base on the previous experiences on Smart Cockpit, ADAS, Fleet Management System, they are now well integrated into a telematics box to execute the activities, and the information is immediately shown on the driver’s console for caution and notice, which simplifies the sophisticated configuration among lots of different devices and also does a great favor to collect and analyze the data easily for the deployment of fleet management.

Deep Dive to Expend the Educational Territory

Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) successfully participated at “CES 2020”.

They introduced their latest technology and smart application equipment to provide complete solutions for edge computing, digital signage, IoT, IoV, modern classroom and so on.

Versatile Utilization out from Multifunctional Sorts of PCs ECS announced the new LIVA Mini PCs and All-in-One PCs adopted in all kinds of situations with their continuous innovation to fulfill the needs of being used in various categories like entertainment, offices, schools, banks, transportation etc. In addition, ECS’s aggressive endeavor on the collaboration and exploration with their partners blossoms this year, and they also keep discovering more potential. A series of successful applications springs up in the scenarios of information KIOSK, retail store, vending machine, hospitality, smart home, public security and children’s safety system.

They launched all-new Premium LIVA series, LIVA Z3 Plus and Z3E Plus, equipped with the latest Intel® 10th Gen Core™ i processors and 802.11ax to support lightning-fast computing performance, and spectacular function delivering the easier way to tackle tasks through the voice commands – builtin Alexa. Moreover, another new LIVA Mini PC series is showcased for pan digital signage from 0.6 L to 1.6 L in size. They add CEC, LTE module, mSIM card slot, multiple display outputs and dual Gigabit LAN in LIVA Q1L, Q1D and DH310 to expand the product coverage.

Complete Establishment in the Ecosystem of Transportation The IoT solution is one of the vital business from ECS’s perspective in the future. After

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ECS’s Smart Classroom solutions succeed to build up a collaborative learning environment through diverse mobile devices, which fabricates a conjunctional web to promote interactive exploration of learning concepts and foster critical thinking and deeper understanding. It closely connects students’ devices, teachers’ devices, wireless access point and interactive whiteboard to achieve intuitive learning experiences that work towards simplifying and improving the entire learning system. ECS unveiled a new 2-in-1 PC, EH20GM, powered by Intel® Celeron® Gemini Lake for personalized learning on education to ignite a passion for STEM.

ASUS Launches High Performing TUF Gaming Laptops at CES 2020

NVIDIA GeForce® graphics and AMD FreeSync™ technology power highrefresh displays Regardless of the CPU, graphics firepower comes from discrete NVIDIA GeForce® GPUs based on the latest NVIDIA Turing architecture. The full lineup of TUF Gaming Laptops can be configured with up to a GeForce RTX™ 2060 that uses a combination of CUDA, RT, and Tensor cores to enable hybrid rendering with real-time ray tracing and AI acceleration. Turing also has an updated video encoder capable of capturing high-quality footage with minimal CPU usage, so users can easily game and stream smoothly from the same machine. The combination of efficient AMD and NVIDIA hardware inside the TUF Gaming A15 and A17 deliver up to 8.7 hours of web browsing and 12.3 hours of video playback, so users can stay productive and entertained for longer.

Customize the battle-tested keyboard The keyboard is an essential part of any gaming laptop’s arsenal, and mushy switches or a crowded layout are the last things gamers want to deal with in the heat of battle. That’s why the latest TUF Gaming laptops use a full-sized desktop design.

Each key uses Overstroke technology to improve responsiveness and overall feel.

The underlying switches trigger higher in the stroke for quicker actuation, which also leaves more travel before rebounding off the base. They’re rated to withstand 20 million presses, ensuring a long life befitting the TUF name.

MSI X570 and TRX40 Motherboards Emerged as Finest Innovations at CES 2020

ASUS announced an all-new family of TUF Gaming laptops with more performance and versatility than ever before. The 15inch TUF Gaming A15 and F15, along with the 17-inch A17 and F17 laptops, deliver an unprecedented experience for the price.

AMD Ryzen™ Mobile Processors brings more cores to mobile Groundbreaking AMD “Zen 2” core architecture is now coming to laptops in a new lineup of AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series Mobile Processors. The TUF Gaming A15 and A17 offer options that range up to the latest AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series Mobile Processors with 8 cores and 16 threads. The TUF Gaming A15 and A17 pair this performance with especially swift DDR4-3200 RAM that can further improve performance for both productivity and gaming.

MSI was definitely one of the shining stars at CES 2020. Since AMD launched its HEDT and mainstream processors in 2019 and became a big hit for desktop market, in the past few months, MSI X570 motherboards also received attention and did well on the DIY market. To complete the X570 lineup.

MAG X570 TOMAHAWK WIFI All new MAG X570 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard continues the military concept and adds black elements for the heatsinks,

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demonstrating stronger, tougher and heavier design. For the high-end 3rd Gen Ryzen™ desktop processors, the enhanced thermal solution and Digital PWM IC design with MSI exclusive Core Boost Technology are elaborately built. Frozr Heatsink Design integrates with the heatsinks and a double ball bearings patented fan, and Extended Heatsink design enlarges the surface of heat dissipation to provide better temperature improvement. First introduced 2.5G Gaming LAN and the latest Wi-Fi 6 solution ensure high-bandwidth and low-latency for gamers and incredible data transfer speed faster than ever before. PCIe 4.0 technology is a must, including 2x Lightning Gen 4 M.2 with 2x M.2 Shield Frozr to support up to 64 GB/s bandwidth and faster transfer speed. Both front and rear type-C connectors are ready for the latest USB Type-C devices.

Creator TRX40 MSI Creator TRX40 motherboard is perfectly matched with such monster CPU in every aspect. Built with an aggressive VRM design, 16 phases 70A digital power and 3 SOC power phases guarantees stable power delivery while heavy loading processes.

Besides, total thermal solution including aluminum cover and enlarged heatsinks, Extended Heat-Pipe, stacked fin array, Frozr Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr all ensure maximum heat dissipation effect for both CPU and M.2 devices. Several features specifically for creators also improve working efficiency and increase productivity. Creator Center provides optimized system modes and resources for a wide range of scenarios and needs, 10G Super LAN and Lightning USB 20G offer fastest data transfer speeds.

Acer Introduced Two New UltraPortable Notebooks at CES 2020

Measuring in at 0.63 inches (15.95 mm) thin and 2.62 pounds (1.19 kg), cased in an elegant metal chassis, the Swift 3 (SF31352/G) is easy to slip in a bag and travel with. Co-engineered with Intel as part of Intel’s innovation program codenamed “Project Athena,” the Swift 3 (SF313-52/G) passed rigorous testing to achieve the program’s experience targets and hardware specifications, ensuring it consistently delivers the responsiveness, instant wake, and battery life that ambitious people need to focus from anywhere. The Swift 3 (SF313-52/G) comes with up to 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7 processors, the latest NVIDIA® graphics, and a long-lasting battery that offers users up to 16 hours of productivity.

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42), Featuring the Latest AMD Ryzen Mobile Processors The 14-inch Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) is a modern device that seeks to strike a balance between style, power, and efficiency. The latest generation is just 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg) light and 0.63 inches (15.95 mm) thin and comes in a lightweight metal chassis. The device features a high screen-to-body ratio with ultra-narrow bezels. In addition to its stylish design, AMD Ryzen™ 4000 series processors bring disruptive performance powered by innovative 7 nm process technology and “Zen 2” core architecture. Paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM, the Swift 3 (SF31442) a powerful choice for productivity on the go. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and up to a 512 GB PCle SSD help everything on the device run lightning-fast.

NETGEAR Showcased Wide Range of Networking Devices at CES 2020

uninterrupted power PoE for businesses of all sizes.

• NETGEAR GS110TUP Ultra60 PoE++ 10Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Pro Switch with 4 PoE+ and 4 PoE++ ports and the GS710TUP with 8 PoE++ ports, 1 Gigabit Non-PoE Copper and 1 SFP port, with optional Remote/Cloud management capability. GS110TUP provides a total PoE budget of 240W and the GS710 with a 480W for powerful PoE applications • NETGEAR GS724TPP 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Hi-Power PoE+ Smart Managed Pro Switch with 2 SFP Ports and optional Remote/Cloud management capability.

GS724TPP provides a total PoE budget of 380W for more PoE applications • NETGEAR GS308PP 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged PoE+ Switch with 83W PoE budget. With NETGEAR FlexPoE integrated technology that allows you to increase the PoE budget at any time to provide to your devices the power that they need with an interchangeable external power adapter • NETGEAR GS316P 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged PoE+ Switch with 115W PoE budget. With NETGEAR FlexPoE integrated technology that allows you to increase the PoE budget at any time to provide to your devices the power that they need with an interchangeable external power adapter • NETGEAR GS316PP 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged High-Power PoE+ Switch with 183W PoE budget for highpower PoE devices. The compact, silent, fanless design makes the GS316PP an ideal cost-effective and future-proof option for any business or home • NETGEAR GS348PP 48-port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged High-power PoE+ Switch with 380W PoE budget and 24 ports PoE+. The GS348PP gives you a costeffective and powerful switch with the best cost/PoE budget ratio.

Acer has revealed two new Swift 3 models in its popular ultra-portable notebook series, one a 13.5 inch model (SF313-52/G) powered by the latest 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and the other a 14 inch model (SF314-42) powered by the latest AMD Ryzen™ 4000 series mobile processors.

The Swift 3 series are ultra-portable notebooks designed to suit the needs of people who work on the go, packing excellent performance and eye-popping graphics into a sleek and stylish metal chassis.

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NETGEAR demonstrated its top of the line solutions for Home and SMB’s at CES 2020.

During CES 2020, NETGEAR introduced the Orbi 4G LTE Wi-Fi Router that combines the capabilities of the popular and awardwinning Orbi™ Tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi system with 4G LTE cellular connection to provide you an alternative to the traditional wired internet options based on Cable/Fiber or DSL connections.

Apart from the Mesh Router, NETGEAR was also happy to announce the latest additions to its Unmanaged and Smart Managed Pro switch series at CES 2020 with new Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ and Ultra60 PoE++ models.

The PoE+ switches are included with the latest additions is the first Cloud-managed Ultra60 PoE++ switch in the industry with

Speaking at the occasion Marthesh Nagendra, Country Manager India, ME & SAARC, NETGEAR commented, “NETGEAR is committed to pushing the boundaries with innovative technology and solutions. We are looking forward to an exciting year with the introduction of a new range of Orbi Mesh Routers which will provide our customers with the best in class Wi-Fi speed and coverage as well as the safety and security of NETGEAR Armor Cybersecurity and Circle Parental Controls” “We are also thrilled to be recognized by the CES® 2020 Innovation Awards for our Innovation in design and engineering for the Insight Instant Mesh Wi-Fi solution and the Nighthawk® M5 5G Wi-Fi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200)” added Nagendra. www.digitalterminal.in

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Asus and RP Tech India Celebrates 25 Years of Business Partnership in India

RP tech India country’s only value added distributor and Asus have completed 25 years of business partnership in India. Entered into business with single product distribution in 1996, both Asus and RP tech India have strengthened ties and expanded product portfolio & reach over the last two decades.

Asus, which recently celebrated 30 years of its India business, facilitated RP tech India for its exemplarity contribution in the growth of the brand.

Commenced with motherboards, RP tech India today distributes a complete range of Asus consumer and commercial line of products. The company is also pretty strong in Asus Gaming portfolio in India with about 20-30 per cent CAGR YoY. RP tech India’s robust distribution ecosystem and a strong channel connect have helped Asus tremendously to reach out to the last miles of customers across pan India.

Talking about the significance of Asus – RP tech India partnership, Mr. Jackie Hsu, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of Asus said, “RP tech India has been our valuable ally

and a key contributor to our incredible success in India. When Asus entered into Indian market, we needed a reliable distribution partner who would not only help us grow but become our extended sales arm. RP tech India helped us by giving the best market insights to reach target segments. Our Worldwide No.1 Gaming Brand, ROG has enabled RP tech India to become the leading PC and Gaming distributor in India. We are very bullish over the India business and RP tech India will play a significant role in our GTM strategy.”

In times when PC business was its nascent stage and awareness was low, RP tech India organized several roadshows to promote the Asus products in metros as well as B, C and D class cities. Simultaneously, it helped the brand to build a robust channel base in India by providing marketing and promotional support to channel partners.

Mr. Leon Yu, Regional Head for India and South Asia, ASUS, said “India is our biggest market in South Asia and having RP tech India as an ally has helped us achieve several milestones as a technology brand. Being together for 25

years highlights the astute understanding between Asus and RP Tech. India has several markets within a market, making it difficult for brands to establish themselves as a reliable technology firm. Asus' world class technology has penetrated markets where other brands struggled; all because of the reach of RP Tech.

It’s our belief that we will go stronger from here consolidating our position in the Indian market, as the top PC and gaming brand in the country of over 1.3 billion people.”

Mr. Suresh Pansari, Co-founder & Director, RP tech India, said, “Trust and commitment are the two critical pillars of any successful business and when it comes to Asus, the trust factor is always very strong across the leadership hierarchies. Since started in 1996, we have closely witnessed the growth of the brand in the last two decades. The way they have diversified successfully into different lines of business and emerged strong in the Gaming vertical is commendable. Asus has played a pivotal role in our growth and I am sure that together we will create new records of success.”

R&M Appoints Ingram Micro as its National Distributor for Indian Market R&M announced a national distribution agreement with Ingram Micro to promote and sell the entire product portfolio of their Private Networks business. R&M will leverage Ingram's vast geographical coverage, extensive partner base, and valueadded services. This allows R&M to increase their speed of business and expand its reach throughout India.

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Gaurav Ahluwalia, Managing Director at R&M India said, "We are honored to collaborate with Ingram Micro to accelerate each other's growth and create a fruitful relationship in the years to come. The partnership will help us to deliver a diverse product portfolio to our customers across the country and to strengthen our position in structured cabling market. With this fruitful partnership, we envision a double-digit business growth in

India."

Murugesan R, Senior Director, Sales - Private Networks at R&M India said, "This alliance will help Ingram Micro's product offerings to large government projects. The tie-up will further enable R&M to leverage their local customer base to make the products available 24X7, building a strong market presence across India, especially in tier 2 cities." www.digitalterminal.in

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DIGISOL Successfully Conducted ‘DCFX’ FTTH Training Program in Kolkata FTTH technology with practical as well as hands on knowledge. The Program helps partners to get an understanding of fiber optics, FTTH basics, GPON/GEPON technologies and next gen FTTX. We also provide training to attendees on how to configure DIGISOL FTTH products.

Certification validity of this program is one year.

DIGISOL Systems Ltd. conducted its DCFX, an FTTH training program for ISPs and Partners in Kolkata. The event aimed to enhance knowledge of ISPs and Partners on FTTH and introduce them on the latest FTTH products and solutions offered by DIGISOL. Digisol Certified FTTH Expert (DCFX) is an extensive program under DIGISOL Institute of Technical training (DITT) on FTTH (Fiber to the Home) Solutions. The program consists of complete understanding of fiber optics and

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Samir Kamat, Head of Systems Engineering Department said, “We are extremely happy with the response that we have received for the DCFX programs held in both the cities- Bangalore & Kolkata.

Consumers’ High bandwidth requirements have led to increasing in deployment of FTTH technology thus it has become important for us to conduct special training on FTTH to assist partners & SIs In getting understanding of fiber optics, its application and hand on experience.

We are looking forward to conduct such training programs in other cities in the coming months.

RAH Infotech Joins Hand with Veeam to Sell Its Entire Product Range in India Veeam. They are the leader in cloud data management solutions. With the increase in focus on data protection and data privacy policies across the world, it has now become imperative to have a robust system in place that not only takes care of data storing and mining but it should also come integrated with data management solution that can take care of an enterprise's data back-up, recovery and disaster management needs. And, Veeam commands leadership in this space", said

ASHIS GUHA, CEO, RAH INFOTECH.

RAH Infotech and Veeam Software have joined hands to address the data management needs of Government, Indian enterprises and SMEs. As a national distributor, RAH Infotech will leverage its technological prowess and massive reach to offer Veeam's entire product and solutions suite including backup, disaster recovery and cloud data management software for virtual, physical and multi-cloud infrastructures.

"We are delighted to join hands with

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"Indian businesses across sectors demand agility and reliability as they adopt emerging technologies for business growth. With this partnership, Veeam aims to provide robust Cloud Data Management solutions with the power of backup, replication and disaster recovery across organisations' workloads - ensuring mission-critical apps and data are available at all times. We are confident that RAH Infotech will deliver the right value to Indian customers through its wide distribution network", said Sandeep Bhambure, Vice President and Managing Director, Veeam Software.

Tech Data to Acquire Inflow Technologies In Order to Expand Its Footprints in APAC

Tech Data announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the business of Inflow Technologies (“Inflow Technologies”), a leading value-added distributer with expertise in areas like cybersecurity and networking. The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close during Tech Data’s first quarter of fiscal year 2021.

By acquiring the business of Inflow Technologies, Tech Data will optimize its presence in the Asia Pacific region and strengthen the company’s end-to-end portfolio, enabling customers to offer a broader set of capabilities particularly around next-generation technologies like security.

"The addition of Inflow Technologies directly supports our strategy of delivering higher value – especially in the areas of investing in next-generation technologies, strengthening our end-to-end portfolio and optimizing our global footprint," said Rich Hume, chief executive officer, Tech Data. "In particular, this acquisition helps us to strengthen our portfolio of networking and security solutions we’re able to offer to our channel partners while optimizing our footprint in Asia Pacific, which is an important region for Tech Data.”

“As a technology enabler, Inflow Technologies brings a variety of core competencies to Tech Data, including business development, channel engagement, training, and presales and post-sales support,” said Byju Pillai, president and chief executive officer, Inflow Technologies. “Our combined skills, portfolios, talent and shared commitment to exceptional service with world-class execution will enable us deliver higher value to our channel partners.”

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DIGISOL DG-GS1528HP/C SWITCH

The evolving technologies are playing a very instrumental role in boosting the digital transformation wave in the country currently and the networking brands have bigger role to play in this journey. The entire concept is based on flawless internet connectivity for better digital world. Getting better networking solutions remains one of the top challenges for most of the organisations who are moving towards their digital transformation journey. They usually face trouble when they need to connect multiple devices simultaneously and ultimately unnecessary trouble in day to day work.

The smart switches make this task very easy as they offer the facility to connect multidevices. Digisol DG-GS1528HP/C is an ideal solution for all such environments as it can be deployed in the Smart buildings, Smart cities, hospitality industry, real-time outdoor environment and Smart surveillance.

HIGHLIGHTS:

networking experience assures that this managed switch is suitable for all kind of modern workspaces.

PERFORMANCE This managed switch facilitates the user with flawless performance during the heavy workload and doesn’t create any issues with the networking speed. It provides seamless user experience in long working hours and continues to uphold the perfect networking across the devices.

DESIGN Digisol DG-GS1528HP/C comes in a high quality full metallic body. All the ports and LED indicators are placed very well on this device and it gives a premium feel that you should experience while connecting with the market-leading brand. Since this device has a very sleek and compact body, It is made to last longer.

• 6KV surge protection • 24 10/100/1000Base-TX ports + 2 Combo ports • 2 Gigabit SFP ports • 4Gigabit SFP ports for high speed uplinks • 56 Gbps switching capacity • IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol • IEEE802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol

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While testing the Digisol DG-GS1528HP/C managed switch’s compatibility with the IP cameras, we did not see any performancerelated issue as the device was working flawlessly. We tested its performance on several PCs also and there was no issue at all. Its capability to provide uninterrupted

Digisol DG-GS1528HP/C managed switch is one of the best networking solutions available in the market in its segment.

Owing to its wide range of features that ensure uninterrupted networking speed, this switch is an ideal solution for all your requirements. If you are seeking the finest

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• Easy to install.

• Array of advanced features.

• LED light indicators • Robust security management • 6KV surge protection • deal for high-performance networking • User-friendly interface

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL • Dimensions: 440 x 200 x 44 mm • Weight: 4.5kg

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION • Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°C • Storage Temperature: -10 to 70°C • Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% Non-condensing

POWER SUPPLY • AC Power 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz • 6Kv input Surge Protector

networking solution to power your devices, you can rely on Digisol DG-GS1528HP/C. It is easy to install and due to its 6KV surge protection feature, it effectively protects itself from being damaged and provides reliable and stable connectivity. We at DT, find this managed switch perfect fit for modern workspaces where the requirement of network remains high. So we give this ultimate networking solution 4 stars rating out of 5

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GOVERNMENT SHOULD DELAY 5G SPECTRUM AUCTION FOR 3-5 YEARS PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a trade and industry body has asked the Department of Telecom (DoT) to delay auction of 5G spectrum by at least 3 to 5 years from so that the government gets proper valuations of 5G spectrum.

colony roads. Local bodies will also need to make arrangements so that all new houses/ buildings should have high quality broadband

The Department of Telecom intends to auction 5G spectrum sometime this year only after having already missed their 2019 deadline.

“If 5G spectrum is auctioned now, the license fees would be frozen for the next 20 years and the government will lose money. Also the operators will also lose since they will be able to monetize bandwidth only after 3-5 years” said Sandeep Aggarwal, Chairman- Telecom Committee, PHDCCI with the theme ‘5G Technology: Forging Ahead into a Smarter India’.

Sandeep Aggarwal further said, “The government should not charge license fee to the operators for the next 2-3 years after the auction. The government should also charge reasonable prices for 5G waves to make it sustainable as present economic scenario is not good.”

According to Sandeep Aggarwal, the Centre, State and Local authorities should be obliged to improve building codes to include common duct along all roads from National highways,

connections.

The base price for the 5G spectrum auction has been proposed by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and the Indian government is not keen to reduce prices of 5G spectrum for the next round of auction. PHD Chamber in its budget suggestions also recommended to declare ‘Broadband a ‘utility’.

Aggarwal further added, “The Indian telecom operators have already invested 150 billion USD in current technology and will be investing 100 Billion USD more to roll out newer technologies.

To help the operators, government should launch Telecom Finance Corporation to provide domestic line of credit funding to telcos to procure domestic PMI compliant Equipment.”

XIAOMI INDIA ANNOUNCES POCO AS AN INDEPENDENT BRAND Xiaomi announced an important change in company structure with POCO spinning off as a standalone brand.

POCO started as a sub-brand of Xiaomi in 2018 with a small team. Its first smartphone, POCO F1, was incredibly successful and remains an extremely popular phone till date. With this restructuring, POCO will run independently of Xiaomi with its own team and go to market strategy.

Addressing the announcement, Manu Jain, Xiaomi Vice President and Xiaomi India Managing Director, said, “What started as a sub-brand in POCO has grown into its own identity in a short span of time. POCO F1 is an extremely popular phone across user groups, and remains a top contender in its category even in 2020. We feel the time is right to let POCO operate on its own now, which is why we’re excited to announce that POCO will spin off as an independent brand. Join me in wishing the POCO team the best!”

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AIRTEL AND GOOGLE CLOUD COLLABORATES TO BOOST PRODUCTIVITY AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”) and Google Cloud announced a partnership to serve the evolving needs of millions of Indian businesses in a rapidly digitizing economy. Airtel will offer G Suite to small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) in India as part of its integrated ICT portfolio. G Suite is a set of intelligent apps— Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar and more— designed with real-time collaboration and machine intelligence to bring people together and help them work smarter and safer. This latest agreement will provide a platform for both companies to tap growth opportunities in India, which ranks amongst the fastest growing economies and has the second highest number of internet users in the world. Airtel serves over 2,500 large businesses and over 500,000 SMBs and technology startups across India. India is currently witnessing a rapid adoption of digital services. Indian businesses are embracing digital tools and cloud based solutions to enhance agility and efficiency, and serve the evolving requirements of their customers.

GLOBAL 5G LEADERS HAVE COME TOGETHER TO CREATE 5G FUTURE FORUM Global 5G leaders have come together to create a first-of-its-kind forum to accelerate the delivery of 5G and mobile-edge computingenabled solutions around the world. The 5G Future Forum will collaborate to develop interoperable 5G specifications across key geographic regions, including the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. The Forum’s founding members are América Móvil, KT, Rogers, Telstra, Verizon and Vodafone. 5G and mobile-edge computing deliver lowest latency networks to mobile and connected devices while improving data throughput, reliability, power efficiency and security. This gives organizations worldwide the ability to deliver a wide range of transformative business and consumer use cases, like machine learning at the edge, autonomous industrial equipment, smart cars and cities, Internet of Things (IoT), augmented and virtual reality, and more. The 5G Future Forum will focus on the creation of uniform interoperability specifications to improve speed to market for developers and multinational enterprises working on 5G-enabled solutions.

In addition, Forum participants will develop public and private marketplaces to enhance developer and customer access to 5G, and will share global best practices in technology deployment.

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QUALCOMM INTRODUCES THREE NEW MOBILE PLATFORMS TO ADDRESS ONGOING DEMAND FOR 4G SMARTPHONES Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced the launch of three new mobile platforms: the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 720G, 662 and 460, which will enable enhanced user experiences across connectivity, gaming and entertainment. These new mobile platforms enable fast 4G connectivity speeds, deliver key Wi-Fi 6 features and integrated Bluetooth 5.1 with advanced audio via the Qualcomm® FastConnect™ 6-series subsystems, support Dual-Frequency (L1 and L5) GNSS to improve location positioning accuracy and robustness, and are the first system-on-chip solutions to support Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC). “While we see a fast adoption of 5G across geographies globally, we do recognize the phenomenal boost that 4G has given towards enabling broadband connectivity for Indian consumers. 4G will continue to remain

a focus area for Qualcomm Technologies for regions like India, where it will stay a key technology for connectivity,” said Rajen Vagadia, vice president and president, Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd. “Our goal is to enable our partners to continue creating solutions that offer seamless connectivity access and exceptional mobile experiences that consumers can count on.”

AVERAGE INDIAN SPENDS OVER 1800 HOURS A YEAR ON THEIR SMARTPHONE

ITEL RECOGNIZED AS NO 1 SMARTPHONE BRAND IN 2019 UNDER 5K IN OFFLINE CHANNEL

Global smartphone brand vivo in association with Cybermedia Research (CMR), announced the results of the study titled ‘Smartphone and their impact on human relationships’, to dive deep into the influence of mobile devices on the consumers and their social interactions.

As the smartphone becomes the center of universe in our lives, its impact on society, on behaviors and every day human connections is significant. The study evaluates and reports the various dimensions of uninhibited smartphone usage while highlighting the trends, patterns and habits that influence smartphone user actions, moods and preferences.

Some of the key findings are as below: • Average Indian spends 1/3rd of their waking hours on their phone, which translates to 1800 hours a year.

• 30% fewer people meet family and loved ones multiple times a month (now vs 10 Years ago).

• 1 in 3 people feel that they can't even have a 5 min. conversation with friends and family without checking their phones.

• 73% respondents agree that if smartphone usage continues at the current rate or grows, that it is likely to impact your mental or physical health.

• 3 out of 5 people say that it's important to have a life separate from mobile phone and that could help them lead to happier lives.

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itel mobile, from TRANSSION retains No 1 position for 2 consecutive quarters and ends year 2019 as leader under less than 5K in offline space, as per the recent counterpoint research report, Q4 2019. Fortifying its leadership position in the feature phone segment, itel has also emerged as the No 1 Feature Phone brand in Q4 2019, followed by Samsung.

The success story of the brand has been attributed to its budget-friendly mobility experience, widespread distribution network and innovative marketing connect and engagement programs, with localized communication approach. Talking about the success, Mr. Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, TRANSSION India, said, “it gives us immense pleasure to be recognized as leaders in both feature phone and smartphone segment, I would like to attribute this achievement to our discerning customers who have bestowed their trust and confidence on us in giving them superior mobile experience at the most affordable price range. This achievement motivates us and reinforces our commitment towards empowering Indian consumers with best value mobile experience backed by trendy technology and affordability.”

NO LONGER YOU MAY USE WHATSAPP IN 2020 IF YOU ARE USING THESE PHONES

Facebook owned leading instant messaging app WhatsApp has recently announced that some android and iOS users will no longer be able to access WhatsApp on their smartphones.

In the recent notification, WhatsApp has stated that the company will stop providing the support for some outdated android and iOS versions of smartphones. Now just few days are left and WhatsApp will stop working on the platforms like Android versions 2.3.7 and older and iOS 8 and older. The smartphones with above operating systems will not support the app from February 1, 2020. Also, the company said that the users having these older android and iOS operating systems “can no longer create new accounts, nor reverify existing accounts.” Moreover, WhatsApp is withdrawing the support for all Windows Phone operating systems from December 31, 2019. But if your smartphone supports below operating systems and advanced than these operating systems, you don’t need to worry as WhatsApp will continue to provide support for these platforms, Android running OS 4.0.3+ and iPhone running iOS 9+.

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PRODUCT REVIEW

TENDA AC8 DUAL-BAND GIGABIT WIRELESS ROUTER KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS: · Full Gigabit WAN/LAN Ports · 28nm RealTek 1GHz Core CPU · Smart Traffic Prioritisation with automatic selection between 2.4GHz and 5GHz · IPv6 Enabled · Smart Tenda Wi-Fi App · Account Password Migration Function · Support Wi-Fi Scheduling

Today, when the market is flooded with n number of routers, we got an opportunity to Review the latest from Tenda family; Tenda AC8, a high-performance WiFi router that supports dual-band (one 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). One of the interesting offerings is the Wi-Fi App that helps in viewing/accessing real-time management of the network. Looks like AC8 seems a wise choice when it comes to offer safe, secure and uninterrupted speedy Internet connectivity. Good part it also offers 4K streaming and gaming experience.

When it comes to hardware, Tenda AC8 comes with 28nm RealTek 1GHz Core CPU. Company says it renders extra performance; upto 40% than its predecessors and counterparts, delivering an impressive Internet experience.

DESIGN It has a sturdy plastic built that making it solid with a unique design. The Wi-Fi router has a WPS/Reset Button and 4 LAN Ports. It looks like a regular router with four antennas of 6 dBi capacity.

It houses a single power/status indicator multicolor LED that signals the operational status. AC8 has a wing design that is slimmer on the front and wider at the end. Viewing from the above, 24

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the router seems like a duck feet with 4 inverse curves. The router is lightweight too; 612 grams, easy to carry and doesn’t take any extra space.

FEATURES Tenda AC8 seems more of Tenda’s AC series wireless router, equipped with MU-MIMO and Beamforming+ Technology; features that help you to get unrivalled coverage and stable performance. MU-MIMO Technology ensures a stable wireless connection and increases the quality of connected clients and data processing while Beamforming Technology boosts range for 802.11ac wave2 Wi-Fi devices.

Besides connectivity, IPv6 support is there, knocking off virus attacks while protecting online transactions, simplifying data transmission and reducing processing time.

One of the unique features is Smart Traffic Prioritisation; combines both 2.4GHz and 5GHz under one Wi-Fi name, automatically analyze the surrounding Internet environment optimizing the Wi-Fi channel/bandwidth while avoiding interference to provide a faster signal frequency.

PROS • Dual bands (2.4 GHz and 5GHz) • 4 Antennas with 6 dBi covering an area 90 sq. meters • Comes with 28nm RealTek 1GHz Core CPU • MU-MIMO and Beamforming+ Technology • Good range CONS • USB 3.0 doesn't support USB devices • Expensive investment for most people DTV RATINGS A powerful dual-band router that with a reasonable price, has a good range and is smart enough to identify and optimise channels for fast internet connectivity.

This router is well equipped with all the leading features so it suits to the modern requirements of users. If you are looking for a value for money device for solving your fast Wi-Fi needs, you can go with Tenda AC8 router as it doesn’t disappoint in any mean. Tenda AC8 router provides seamless user experience and we can say that this router is undoubtedly the best in this segment. We at DT give Tenda AC8 dual band wireless router 4 stars rating out of 5. www.digitalterminal.in

SMARTPHONE SHELF

Honor Introduced 9X Smartphone with 48MP Triple Rear Camera in India H O N O R announced the launch of HONOR 9X, its latest flagship smartphone introducing the first Pop-Up s e l f i e c a m e r a from the brand, in India.

The HONOR 9X features a versatile 4 8 M P AI Triple Camera setup with f/1.8 aperture and ½-inch sensor to boost image resolution and quality, prioritizing functionality to help users capture every precious moment. The 8MP Super Wide Angle Camera (120 degree) on the device will help users capture a broad and extensive view, while the 2MP depth-assist lens will enable the depth of field recognition technology to create multi-dimensional photos. The Super Slow Motion mode facilitates to shoot videos at 480fps with up to 16x slow motion.

With 9X launch, HONOR has also introduced its first smartphone having a 16MP AI pop-

up front camera to capture stunning selfies equipped with 3D portrait lighting. Armed with AI Video Stabilization features, the device enhances the traditional concept of Electronic Image Stabilization to remove unwanted handshakes and restore video quality.

Further, HONOR 9X comes with 16.7 cms (6.59-in) HONOR Full View Display. For the consumers to enjoy its maximum potential, HONOR has packed the product with Dynamic Range Enhancer, a video enhancement technology normally limited to premium smartphones. Designed with a unique TÜV Rheinland-certified Blue Light Filter, the HONOR 9X effectively minimizes the harmful blue light radiation emitted to prevent eye fatigue.

Keeping in mind the gaming enthusiasts, HONOR 9X maximizes in delivering a seamless experience with the recently announced UFS 2.1 Storage & EROFS File System, improving the random read speed by 20% while memory space is expanded by 14%. Equipped with the GPU Turbo 3.0 technology to boost the device’s gaming capabilities, it supports 25 global games including PUBG, ASPHALT 9, NBA 2K19, Mobile Legends, Fortnite, FIFA Mobile and Modern Combat 5.

HONOR 9X will be available in Sapphire Blue and Midnight Black colour variants, featuring 6GB and 4GB RAM along with 128GB ROM. The product will be available at INR 13,999 for the 4GB variant and INR 16,999 for the 6GB variant.

itel Unleashed Its Latest A25 Smartphone with HD Display and Big Battery itel launched a fully loaded smartphone A25 with trendy features, at an aggressive price of INR 3,999 in India. itel A25 is a complete package in the entry level smartphone range that boasts trendy technological features like enhanced brighter screen, bigger and powerful battery of 3020mAh, face unlock, multilanguage support, Google Lens, 12.7cm (5.0”) HD IPS full screen, Dual 4G VoLTE, Android™ Pie 9.0 (Go Edition) OS and with the 1GB RAM and 16GB ROM storage along with dedicated expandable memory card slot up to 32GB, all at a pocket friendly price of INR 3999!

With a sleek ID of 9.85 mm design, the device comes with gradient tone back color finish. The device is available in 3 gradient tones such as Gradient Purple, Gradient Blue and Gradient Sea Blue. On the display, itel A25 comes packed with brighter and clearer display resolution of 12.7cm (5.0”) HD along with wider viewing angles with IPS. Running on the Android™ Pie 9.0 (Go Edition) OS, the itel A25 is powered by 1.4Ghz quad core processor for high-tech experience and seamless functionality. itel A25 comes equipped with a 5MP rear

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camera and 2MP selfie c a m e r a that helps to capture brilliant and clear snaps enhancing the photography experience for the consumers under the prevalent conditions.

The camera c o m e s with smart recognition capability and HDR features for the rear camera that’s new for the entry-level segment under the 4k range. Furthermore, itel A25 runs on powerful battery of 3020mAh and is equipped with 16GB internal storage along with a dedicated expandable memory up to 32GB.

Samsung Launched Galaxy Note10 Lite Smartphone with Infinity-O Display Samsung India announced the launch of Galaxy Note10 Lite, a smartphone d e s i g n e d to enhance productivity and to compliment the fastevolving needs of millennials.

Galaxy Note10 Lite brings the power and premium experience of Galaxy Note series, taking the overall smartphone experience to an entirely different level.

The iconic Bluetooth-enabled S Pen allows users to personalize photos and videos with dynamic drawings, effects and animations and instantly converts handwritten notes to digital text. The Air Command feature of the S Pen allows users to click pictures, navigate through presentations and even edit videos like a pro, all with a simple click.

Galaxy Note10 Lite offers a wide 6.7-inch Super AMOLED edge-to-edge Infinity-O display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The display is designed to provide a cinematic experience with more screen and less interruptions.

The unique Infinity-O display packs the tiny front camera that is discreetly positioned to minimize interruptions onscreen.

The device comes with pro-grade cameras that elevate and turn everyday photos and videos to epic moments. Galaxy Note10 Lite packs a Dual Pixel OIS (Optical Image Specialization) 12 MP wide camera along with an Ultra-Wide (123o field of view) 12 MP and a 12 MP Tele lens to take your photography to the next level.

The camera system also comes with a Super Steady mode that enables you to record himotion videos without the motion blur. The Live Focus mode adds depth-of-field adjustments so you can blur the background to focus and lock your subject in the video. Galaxy Note10 Lite also comes with a 32 MP front camera that turns selfies into self-portraits.

The device comes in 6/8GB RAM variants coupled with 128GB internal storage for sharp performance and enough storage needs.

Galaxy Note10 Lite supports expandable memory up to 1 TB, ensuring that consumers store everything and delete nothing. Galaxy Note10 Lite is packed with a large 4500mAh battery that comes with super-fast charging helping you stay connected, all day long.

Galaxy Note10 Lite will be available in Aura Glow, Aura Black and Aura Red colours. Galaxy Note10 Lite is priced “Lite” at INR 38,999 for 6GB variant and INR 40,999 for 8GB variant.

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Tenda Successfully Concluded its Annual Sophos Exposes The New Attack Meet in Goa Tenda organized its annual meeting in Reo Resort, Goa on 3rd to 5th January 2020 Methods of Snatch under the leadership of John Dong, Director, Tenda India. The meet aimed to foster Ransomware closer and stronger ties between multiple departments in the company and recognize those who have performed extraordinarily in their field. Apart from inter-departmental activities, various discussions pertaining to company’s growth and scope also took place including last year’s assessment, 2020 Road Map, double-fold growth in SOHO (Small Home and Offices Devices) and launch of new range of Wi-Fi routers, Security Cameras, Smart Plugs and SMB products. Many individuals were appreciated for their excellent performances and were awarded by the company. This includes Kaushal Singh who was awarded the Best Employee Award (Sales). The Company’s Ace Performer Award was given to Mohammed Aamir who heads Tenda’s E-Commerce Business and Rakesh Babu, Pre –Sales and Technical Manager was awarded Best Employee Support Award.

Acer Retained its Position of No. 1 PC Gaming Notebook Brand in India Acer has successfully retained its spot of being the “No.1 PC Gaming Brand” in India for two consecutive years (2018 – 19), as per leading research firm. Acer gained the highest spot in the gaming industry with its critically acclaimed and extensively popular Predator and Nitro gaming series. Acer in India has the widest portfolio of PC gaming products such as laptops, desktops, monitors and accessories specifically designed for beginners to professional gamers. Acer has maintained the No. 1 position for 2018 and 2019 respectively with regards to unit shipments. Acer has been working towards structuring a strong presence of the Indian gaming industry since gaming in India is booming and is a clear indicator of constant evolution of this sector.

Acer focuses to grow on the gaming market holistically by supporting the gaming industry through cutting-edge products, training and professional eSports event.

Sophos published an investigative report, Snatch Ransomware Reboots PCs into Safe Mode to Bypass Protection, by SophosLabs and Sophos Managed Threat Response. The report details the changing attack methods of Snatch ransomware, first seen in December 2018, including rebooting PCs into Safe Mode midattack in an attempt to bypass behavioral protections that detect ransomware activity. Sophos believes this is a new attack technique adopted by cybercriminals for defense evasion. Continuing a trend noted in SophosLabs’ 2020 Threat Report, the Snatch cybercriminals are now also exfiltrating data before the ransomware attack begins. This behavior has been used by other ransomware groups, including Bitpaymer. Sophos expects this sequence of exfiltrating data before ransomware encryption to continue.

Businesses needing to comply with GDPR, the upcoming California Consumer Privacy Act and other regulatory laws may need to notify data protection regulators if they are victims of Snatch.

Tally Solutions Hosting Events Across States to Highlight The Importance of Automation Tally Solutions announced it plans to assist businesses across segments for a seamless transition to automation.

To reach out to maximum MSMEs, Tally is hosting has taken an approach of various segment specific engagements to be done periodically in the region.

These engagements will be focused on segment relevant information, addressing

their challenges and discussion around solutions. With over 2000 enterprises working under auto parts industry in Pune and nearby cities, 30% of these are small and medium businesses which includes both two-wheeler and four-wheelers dealers. However, the automation adoption is less than 50%. In fact, electrical equipment segment, which is the second

prominent segment in Pune, also has a low-tech adoption, while the community has over 1000 businesses working in this segment. Due to low digitization, these segments face a lot of challenges around inventory management, cash flow, credit management, data management and above all compliance.

Xerox Showcased Future-Ready Digital Printing Presses at PAMEX 2020 Xerox India showcased its range of futureready digital printing presses, the Iridesse Color Production Press, Printer Versant V3100, Versant 180 PrimeLink C9065/ C9070 and provided us the first look of a new 100 ppm Monochrome product Prime Link B9100 at PAMEX 2020 in Mumbai.

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their marquee product Xerox Iridesse Production Presse. Iridesse is the only digital press in the market that can print metallic gold or silver dry ink, CMYK and clear or white dry ink in a single pass, giving print providers an immediate competitive edge in the growing digital printing enhancement market. A pioneer in the digital printing segment, Xerox showcased its full strength across the segment

through its powerhouse digital printing solutions. Xerox’s Iridesse Production Press, the Versants and the Prime Link series were among the main attractions at PAMEX 2020. It is a key platform for industry loyalists of the printing world to come together under one roof, giving them an opportunity to showcase their products to customers and print providers.

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