DT November Issue

23

INTERVIEW

“ECS ALWAYS TRY TO OFFER LATEST TECHNOLOGY AT BEST COST TO PERFORMANCE RATIO”

Rajshekhar Bhatt, Country Manager, ECS

www.digital te rminal . i n

N OVEMBER

201 8

VO LU M E 0 9

ISSUE 18

25

PAG E - 32

I NOVEMBER 2018 I

1

Everything you need to know to stop ransomware.

67% of Indian organizations were hit by ransomware in the last year.*

91% were running up-to-

date endpoint security at the time of the attack.*

Protect against Ransomware with CryptoGuard The proven CryptoGuard capabilities in Sophos Intercept X block ransomware as soon as it starts trying to encrypt your files, returning data to its original state.

“Intercept X stopped all ransomware attacks we tested against it in seconds.” - ®ESG Labs “Since deploying Intercept X we’ve had zero ransomware infections.” - ®Flexible Business Systems For more details visit www.sophos.com/intercept-x Tel: +91 79 66216838 Email: indiamarketing@sophos.com *The State of Endpoint Security Today survey was conducted by Vanson Bourne, an independent specialist in market research. This survey interviewed 2,700 IT decision makers in 10 countries out of which, 300 respondents were from India, based in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata and Chennai.

CONTENT VOL - 0 9 , I S S U E - 18 , N OV E M B E R 2 018

Publisher & Editor Executive Editor Consulting Editor

Rajeev Ranjan Jyoti Janda NK Goyal

Editorial Coordinator

Jai Prakash

Office Coordinator

Raju Thapa

Consulting Art Direction Visualiser

Akriti Arora Abdhesh Kr Jha

Production Head

Rajiv Singh

Circulation

India Mobile Congress 2018 Outlines Future Of Digital Communications

Vikas Sharma

Graphic Designer

Marketing Executive

06: EXPO ANALYSIS

Balvinder Singh Gopal Kumar

Printed, Published and Owned by Rajeev Ranjan from S-560, IInd Floor, School Block-2, Shakarpur, Delhi-92. Magazine printed at Sangat Printers Pvt. Ltd. C-105, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase I, New Delhi. Editor Brajesh Kumar. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in any manner, in whole or in part, is prohibited. Every possible care has been taken to print this magazine as the content have been sourced from in house writers, as well from other reliable sources including freelancers and content writers. We can not be held responsible for any mistakes or errors. We do not take responsibility for its absolute accuracy. All disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of competent courts and forums in Delhi only. While care is taken prior to acceptence of advertising copy, it is not possible to verify its contents, Digital Terminal cannot be held responsible for such contents, nor for any loss or damages incurred as a result of transactions with companies, associations for individuals advertising in its newspapers or publications. We therefore recommend that readers make necessary inquiries before sending any monies or entering into any agreements with advertisers or otherwise acting on an advertisement in any manner whatsoever

Editorial & Marketing Off ice

10: PARTNERS BUZZ Rashi Peripherals Makes A New Beginning as RP tech India

12: LED TVS Haier Easy Connect LED TVs

14: LAUNCH PAD HP India Thrills The Industry with Its Latest ‘ENVY x360’ Laptop Powered by AMD® Ryzen™ Processor Vickram Bedi_Senior Director, Personal Systems, HP Inc. India at the Envy x360 launch

20: VENDOR FOCUS HyperX Introduces Performance Rich Fury RGB SSD in India

Address :

News Dot Media Pvt. Ltd. 179 - A, 4th Floor, Jeevan Nagar, Opp - Tikona Park, MaharaniBagh, New Delhi- 110014

Landline :

011 - 45160276

Mobile :

09654690377, 09899600302

Email id :

info@digitalterminal.in, editorial@digitalterminal.in

Image Courtesy: www.freepik.com

22: LAPTOP SHELF Acer Launches Ultra-Thin Aspire 5s Laptop with Latest Intel Whiskey Lake Processors

I NOVEMBER 2018 I

5

EXPO ANALYSIS

INDIA MOBILE CONGRESS 2018 OUTLINES FUTURE OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS

Among the companies whose participation contributed to the success of IMC 2018 were global and local giants such as Samsung, Intel, Ericsson, Nokia, Cisco, NEC, Accenture, KPMG, E&Y, Facebook, Huawei, Sterlite, Vodafone Idea, Reliance Jio, Airtel, and BSNL. 6

I

I NOVEMBER 2018

EXPO ANALYSIS India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2018 concluded successfully recently in New Delhi with its’ theme of “New Digital Horizons – Connect. Create. Innovate.”

IMC has been as a regular platform for global and local stakeholders in the sector to collaborate in the cause of exploring opportunities and leveraging possibilities, with specific focus on South and SouthEast Asia.

Addressing members of the press and media on the last day of IMC 2018, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Communications, Shri Manoj Sinha said – “Having participated in the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona earlier this year, I can assure you that IMC 2018 was no less – in terms of substance, scale, and style. The IMC is just a two-year old baby, and it has already acquired a personality of its’ own. It will now be an important annual event on everyone’s calendar.”

The mega 3-day event was inaugurated on October 25

by Shri Manoj Sinha, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Communications, in the august presence of Shri Suresh Prabhu, Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation; Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister for Electronics & Information Technology and Law & Justice, and Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Housing & Urban Affairs. Also gracing the inaugural function were captains of the telecom industry – Shri Mukesh Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Industries; Shri Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group; and Shri Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman, Bharti Enterprises.

The IMC 2018 conference and exhibition was held over a total area of more than 50,000 square-metres, with more than 5,000 delegates in attendance. Delegations from 20 countries participated in the event, which saw more than 300 companies showcasing their latest and best technologies, products, services, and applications. According to the organisers, more than 50,000 curious visitors attended the various sessions and viewed the futuristic solutions on display at the exhibition stalls.

An extremely relevant addition at this edition of the IMC was the presence of high-level ministerial delegations from several BIMSTEC and ASEAN countries. Hon’ble Ministers from the European Commission, Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal, and Lao PDR led their respective delegations, and participated in plenary sessions which were focused on the specific needs, challenges, and opportunities applicable to member countries of these regional forums. The presence of the high-level delegations also offered them an opportunity for bilateral meetings with their Indian counterparts, where topics of mutual interest were discussed, and possibilities of strengthening cooperation were explored.

Among the companies whose participation contributed to the success of IMC 2018 were global and local giants such as Samsung, Intel, Ericsson, Nokia, Cisco, NEC, Accenture, KPMG, E&Y, Facebook, Huawei, Sterlite, Vodafone Idea, Reliance Jio, Airtel, and BSNL. Several exhibition stalls set up by these companies attracted crowds of interested visitors, while leaders from the companies enriched the discourse through their participation in the various plenary sessions. The exhibition stalls covered a variety of interesting possibilities, hinged around 5G, Internet of Things, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Smart City Solutions, Fintech, Health-Tech, Autonomous Cars, and Cyber Security, amongst others.

I NOVEMBER 2018 I

7

EXPO ANALYSIS

An interesting feature of this edition of the IMC was the focused attention on the critical Start-ups ecosystem. More than 200 start-ups marked their presence at the event, with their booths displaying ideas and innovations which seek to leverage the potential of digital communications to create and meet ever-changing consumer needs – in areas such as artificial intelligence, integrated services, healthcare, pharma, security, safety, food, sports, social networking, travel, education, and disaster management, among others. As Shri Manoj Sinha, while inaugurating the simultaneous release of 250 startup applications at the IMC 2018 today, said – “The sheer volume and quality of what I see here is amazing. Who knows, we may right now be releasing the WhatsApp and Google Maps of tomorrow!”

The event was also noteworthy for some very remarkable announcements which clearly established the direction of the Indian digital communications industry over the next several years. The Government of India announced the commitment of the industry to rollout One Million WiFi Hotspots in the Country by December 2019. The National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) 2018 was also unveiled at the event. NFAP 2018 frees up a total of 605 MHz spectrum in the 5-GHz band for Wi-Fi services. Several spectrum bands for Short Range Devices and Ultra WideBand Devices have been made license exempt, benefitting the public as well as industry. As Smt. Aruna Sundararajan, Secretary (Telecom) and Chairman, Telecom Commission, Government of India said – “These initiatives provide an excellent launchpad for achieving the goals such as Broadband for All, which are outlined in our recently released National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) 2018.”

In his concluding remarks, the Minister added – “Our Government, under the leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, remains committed to make the digital communications sector a core part of our national infrastructure. The initiatives and reforms we have announced here will provide a strong boost to employment generation and digital economic activity – especially in the rural and semi-rural areas of the country. We are determined to succeed in our endeavours, in partnership with industry, academia, regulators, and startups.”

Shri Sinha thanked the Department of Telecommunications and the Cellular Operators Association of India for designing and successfully organising a best-in-class event.

Source: www.brandindiamag.com

8

I

I NOVEMBER 2018

PARTNERS BUZZ

Rashi Peripherals Makes A New Beginning as RP tech India Rashi Peripherals rolls out a new identity and aspiring to touch new growth parameters. Rashi Peripherals will now be known as “RP tech India” and unveiled a new logo for this new identity. The logo is the amalgamation of three strong colours Purple, Violet, Grey. The bold colour combination signifies Company’s forward, futuristic thinking.

In a bid to reinforce its core strengths and futuristic growth ambitions, Rashi Peripherals, India’s only value-added distributor has unveiled a new corporate identity. The company will now be known as “RP tech India” (a division of Rashi Peripherals), while its new logo personifies forward and futuristic thinking.

The new corporate avatar signifies Company’s ambitious growth and expansion plans.

The logo is the amalgamation of three strong colours Purple, Violet, Grey. The bold colour combination signifies Company’s forward, futuristic thinking. This colour combination indicates that the RP tech India as an organization, is rich in Credibility, Strength

10 I

I NOVEMBER 2018

and Professionalism. The 2 colour’s sleek font states that the Company is now turning from existing to new dynamic success phase.

Mr. Kapal Pansari, Director at RP tech India said, “As our business horizon continues to expand, we believe that it is the right time to reinforce our fundamental values and core strengths. We are very excited to announce the launch of our new name and logo that illustrates and amplifies our aspiration and futuristic thinking. We vow to become the One Stop Shop for the entire spectrum of the channel fraternity.”

Commenting on the rebranding, Mr. Rajesh Goenka, Director, Sales and Marketing at RP tech India, said, “Started business in 1989, we have come a long way to be the most

admired value-added Distributor in India.

This is a proud moment for us and we are grateful to our vendors and channel partners for their support and encouragement that led us to take the next big leap.”

RP tech India intends to reach out to 1000+ cities/town in the next 2-3 years. The Company will continue to expand its breadth by opening branches in the emerging tier 3 and tier 4 cities and add top brands in its product portfolio. RP tech India is also developing an Enterprise business to cater to SMEs/SMBs and Government verticals.

We are very bullish on the upcoming market opportunities and we are all set to tap new business prospects with renewed synergy, Mr. Goenka concluded.

PARTNERS BUZZ

Unistal Rolls Out ‘Trip to Thailand’ Opportunity For Its Channel Partners

NetRack Hosted Partners Meet cum Training Program in Bengaluru

Unistal Systems Pvt. Ltd. announced an offer to reward its channel partners with a 3N/4D trip to Thailand on the purchase of 11 boxes of Protegent antivirus per month for the next five months. The scheme is valid till 31st March 2019. To be eligible for this offer, partners need to purchase 11 boxes of Protegent Antivirus for five months which should include a combination of 18 Antivirus- 10 user pack, 18 Total Security- 10 user pack and 18 Complete Security-5 user pack. Partners can also become eligible for the Thailand trip by purchasing a combination of 28 Antivirus-10 user pack and 28 Total Security-10 user pack in next five months. Rajib Banerjee, National Sales Manager at Unistal Systems Pvt Ltd. said, “With this offer, we aim to recognize and reward our partners for their continuous support and efforts in making Protegent a successful brand among customers. Our partners have always been a core aggregator of our growth and we want to motivate them further with such lucrative schemes.”

NetRack recently organized an exclusive partners meet for all its East India Partners at Windflower Prakruthi Resort, Bengaluru.

The partner’s meet cum training program was conducted for 2 days which included the visit to NetRack’s ‘State-of-the-art’ production facility. NetRack’s partners associated with various verticals like government BFSI, IT/ITES, Hospitals & Hospitalities made their presence at the meet. The spirit of two days meet was to exchange thoughts, ideas, challenges and opportunities in the market. The sole agenda of the meet was to educate the partners on the latest trends in the datacenter space and how NetRack’s products and solutions can make their way addressing the requirements of customers. Partners grabbed the opportunity to interact directly with Mr. Ravi Raj, Brand Head, Director, Sales & Support at NetRack and shared the feedback/ concerns received from the customers. Interacting with the partners, Mr. Ravi Raj said, “It feels great to connect with the partners who help NetRack to penetrate into untapped regions in the Indian market. Indeed!

This is an eminent opportunity created to catch up with people who drive us to journey of success.”

Compuage Successfully Concluded its Channel Incentive Program

Skybox Security Appoints RAH Infotech as National Distributor in India Skybox® Security announced that it has signed an agreement with RAH Infotech, India’s fastest growing value-added technology distributors, to be the company’s national distributor. The Skybox APAC channel program enables value-added distributors (VADs), managed security service providers (MSSPs), resellers and system integrators to meet the needs of the market by deploying and offering services that leverage the Skybox Security Suite. “We are excited to partner with RAH Infotech who have demonstrable knowledge of the India and SAARC marketplace with a great track record of execution for their vendor and reseller partners,” said Gerry Sillars, VP of APAC for Skybox Security. “We’re looking forward to working with them as we continue to focus on the expansion of our footprint in the region, as well as evolving the company’s channel business. Our solution continues to be a proven differentiator for our distributors and resellers, and so we’ve been able to quickly grow our partner ecosystem in rapidly expanding markets like India and SAARC.”

Compuage Infocom Ltd had launched channel incentive program (April, May and June 2018) for K7 Antivirus products. The incentive scheme witnessed huge response and 1000+ channel partners qualified for various incentives ranging from trips to Europe and Tashkent alongside other gifts like TV, Fridge, Mixer Grinders and more… Compuage is K7 Security’s exclusive distributor for a range of consumer antivirus products in India and has been working towards channel enablement and engagement programs including incentive schemes for T3 partners and on ground activation programs. Bhavesh H Mehta, Chief Operating Officer, Compuage Infocom Limited said, “K7 is one of the leading cyber security companies in India. The brand has been growing aggressively which stems from our solid partner base across the nation. Programs like these are most rewarding for Indian resellers market today and we greatly value their contribution in the business. This certainly will motivate our partners to go into the market with renewed vigor”

Toshiba Appoints TeknoDome as Its Authorized Distributor for its Audio Products in North India TeknoDome has recently launched Toshiba’s audio products for North India market. In addition, TeknoDome has been recently appointed as authorized importer and distributor of these products in India market. The newly launched range of audio products include wireless and wired earphones, Gaming Headset, Portable speakers , Sound Bars , portable CD players ,CD/USB Radios, pocket radios and Micro Component system. “We believe in delivering best in quality product and service to our customers at a competitive price. Now that we have partnered with one of the leading Consumer Lifestyle products brand – Toshiba we will strive to gain a substantial market share for Toshiba in India.

With distribution of these products, we are confident of scaling higher in Indian market in the coming year”, said Mr. Saket Gaurav, TeknoDome Group CEO.

I NOVEMBER 2018 I 11

LED TVS

Noble Skiodo HD Ready LED TV

Daiwa AI Powered 4K UHD Smart LED TVs

Model Name:

D50QUHD-M10 & D55QUHD-M10

Screen Size (Inches):

49 and 55

Screen Resolution (Pixel):

3840 x 2160 Ultra HD

Screen Type:

LED

No. Of USB Ports:

2

No. Of HDMI Ports:

3

Features:

Smart

Operating System:

7.0 NOUGAT

RAM & ROM:

1 GB and 8GB

Processor:

Cortex A73 Dual Core 800MHz

Availability:

Exclusively at Paytm

Model Name:

NB32R01

Screen Size (Inches):

32

Screen Resolution (Pixel):

1366 x 768 HD

Screen Type:

LED

No. Of USB Ports:

1

No. Of HDMI Ports:

1

View Angle:

178 Degree

Gross Weight (kg)

4.6

Power Consumption:

45W

Availability:

At all retail and e-commerce stores across India.

Noble Skiodo “NB32R01” 32inch HD LED TV is available at Rs. 9,999/-

Daiwa D50QUHD-M10 (49inches) is available at Rs. 36,990/Daiwa D55QUHD-M10 (55inches) is available at Rs. 43,990/-

iFFALCON Google-certified Android Smart TVs

Haier Easy Connect LED TVs

Model Name:

40F2A and 49F2A

Screen Size (Inches):

40 and 49

Screen Resolution (Pixel):

1920 x 1080 Full HD

Model Name:

LE43B9200WB & LE32B9200WB

Screen Type:

LED

Screen Size (CM):

108 and 80

No. Of USB Ports:

1

Screen Resolution (Pixel):

1920*1080 and 1366*768 HD

No. Of HDMI Ports:

2

Screen Type:

LED

Features:

Smart

Operating System:

Official Android

No. Of USB Ports:

1

No. Of HDMI Ports:

3 and 2

RAM & ROM:

1.5 GB and 8GB

Gross Weight (kg):

8.3 and 4.99

Processor:

CA53 64 bit

Availability:

Exclusively at Haier.com

Haier LE43B9200WB 108cm is available at Rs. 40, 990/Haier LE32B9200WB 80cm is available at Rs. 22, 990 /-

Gross Weight (kg):

4.6

Power Consumption:

80W

Availability:

Exclusively at Flipkart

iFFALCON 40F2A is available at Rs. 19, 999/-

12 I

I NOVEMBER 2018

iFFALCON 49F2A is available at Rs. 27, 999/-

LAUNCH PAD

HP India Thrills The Industry with Its Latest ‘ENVY x360’ Laptop Powered by AMD® Ryzen™ Processor HP Inc. launched the HP ENVY x360 – a sleek, stylish convertible powered by the AMD® Ryzen™ Processor in India. It is built specifically for the millennial prosumers who want a device that can do it all and keep up with their demanding lifestyle – whether at home or work.

The HP ENVY x360 is a thin and light device with power packed features that meet individuals’ personal style and specific computing needs for professional use. It features the all new HP Command Center which enables users to optimize system performance, fan noise and temperature with CoolSense technology.

The device supports Gigabit Wi-Fi speeds, to provide fast internet connections for demanding streaming apps for movies, music, and gaming. The unique design of the laptop draws inspiration from hand crafted pieces that feature the Damascus pattern - a high precision technique used in manufacturing specialty knives, known to be tough and durable.

“In continuum with our strategy of Core, Growth and Future, we expand our product portfolio to meet evolving consumer demands. The new HP ENVY x360 is designed and built for millennials who want their products to keep up with their dynamic lifestyle and work,” said Sumeer Chandra, Managing Director, HP Inc. India.

“At HP, we believe in insights-driven innovation that enables us to deliver the PC experiences that users want.

As a new addition to our premium products portfolio, the HP Envy x360 is a combination of stylish, sleek design, optimum performance and quality, at an affordable cost.” said Vickram Bedi, Senior Director, Personal Systems, HP Inc. India.

HP ENVY x360 is available in Dark Ash Silver with the unique angular Damascus pattern, multi-threaded processing, powerful integrated graphics, thin bezel and edgeto-edge backlit keyboard. This convertible maximizes the user’s experience with four productive modes and allows seamless shifts according to creative outputs – writings, drawings, videos, designs and more.

14 I

I NOVEMBER 2018

Vickram Bedi, Senior Director, Personal Systems, HP Inc. India at the Envy x360 launch

HP also showcased other products and accessories like: •

HP Pavilion Tower 590- The sleek looking desktop comes with the latest Quad-Core AMD Ryzen™ 5 processor and advanced AMD Radeon RX 550 dedicated graphics. This gives the users the speed and power to create, save and share.

•

HP Pavilion 15- This ultra-thin 15-inch laptop has a narrow bezel and is the thinnest & most powerful Pavilion

by HP. The device supports a metal body with an hourglass design and an enhanced lift hinge for improved thermals and ease of typing.

•

HP 15 Notebook- The all new HP has metal finished design and silver keyboard deck with palm rest. The laptop has an impressive battery life of 13 hours and supports fast charging-50% in 45 minutes.

•

HP ENVY Urban Sleeve- Carry. Commute.

Protect. Perfectly tailored for travel and organizing your technology, this sleeve was inspired by the needs of today’s busy commuter with weather-resistant zippers and fabric.

•

HP ENVY Urban Backpack - Your next adventure calls for a backpack that keeps up with it all. Charge your devices and organize everyday essentials with innovative compartments with minimal design and maximum durability.

•

HP ENVY Urban Top-load- Designed for meticulous organization. Easily add a lock to interlocking water-resistant zippers for added security.

•

HP ENVY Urban Tote- Work, play, commute and carry it all. Product made with 90% split-leather, 10% polyurethane coated leather accents and nylon twill exterior with microfiber interior.

Pricing and Availability •

HP ENVY X360 and other products will be available at HP World stores and with leading e-commerce players.

•

HP ENVY x360 with AMD® Ryzen™ R3 processor will be available from November onwards for a starting price of INR 60990

7

8 9

Bombay Exhibition Center Goregaon, Mumbai , India

SECURITY SURVEILLANCE GAMING & MOBILITY

ANAMIKA DIALANI

ANOOP SHARMA

+91 9821204530

+91 9313351807

anamika@duddhaevents.in

anoop@digipr.in

ENTERPRISE NEWS

Seagate Technology Reports Fiscal Q1 2019 Financial Results

Oracle Rolls Out AI Updates in Its ERP Cloud and EPM Cloud

Seagate Technology reported financial results for the quarter ended September 28, 2018. “In the September quarter, we achieved strong financial results in revenue, profitability and cash flow, reflecting solid execution and positive demand for our products across multiple markets. By delivering competitive cost-effective mass storage solutions, Seagate is a crucial supplier in supporting the Data Age digital transformations that are happening across the storage marketplace. We believe our deep storage industry expertise, leading technology portfolio and focused execution will continue to drive long-term success for the company and deliver value to our shareholders,” said Dave Mosley, Seagate’s chief executive officer. In the first quarter, the Company generated $587 million in cash flow from operations and $410 million in free cash flow, paid cash dividends of $181 million and repurchased 3 million ordinary shares for $150 million. Cash and cash equivalents totalled $1.9 billion at the end of the quarter.

Extending its lead in the cloud ERP market, Oracle announced new artificial intelligence updates to Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Cloud and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Cloud. The latest machine learning-based innovations deliver rapid, data-driven insights, which empower the office of the CFO to embrace new business models, capitalize on new market opportunities, and increase profitability. More than 5,500 organizations in 85 countries and 23 industries have selected Oracle ERP Cloud to provide a complete, innovative, and secure financial platform for their organization. Today, more than 3,000 customers are live on Oracle ERP Cloud, and in the last year alone, customers including Bank of America, L.A. Lakers, Office Depot, Caesars Entertainment, Cleveland Clinic, Western Digital and Mount Sinai Health System have moved from competitor ERP systems to standardize on Oracle ERP Cloud. Oracle ERP Cloud helps organizations of all sizes quickly and easily take advantage of the latest innovations in artificial intelligence, digital assistants, natural language processing, blockchain, and the Internet of Things to enable enhanced productivity, reduced costs and improved controls.

Infosys Rolls out Enterprise Class Open Source DevOps Platform Infosys announced it has unveiled the Infosys DevOpsPlatform, an enterprise class integrated Open Source DevOps platform that helps organizations accelerate their Agile and DevOps transformation journey. U.B. Pravin Rao, Chief Operating Officer, Infosys said, “Enterprises pursuing digital transformation require Agile and DevOps at scale to rapidly adopt new technologies, transform legacy systems and respond swiftly to new requirements.

With Infosys DevOps Platform, our clients have achieved reduction of build and deployment cycle times by up to 50 percent, near zero environment issues, and improved application quality. With this Open Source platform, clients can innovate faster with the open source community and mutually benefit from the shared experiences.”

GCR Rolls Out Tailor-Made Digital Solutions For Small And Medium Enterprises Global Channel Resources (GCR) now offers Tailor-Made Digital solutions for the MSME sector. GCR firmly believes in the philosophy of Digital for all and have designed these easy to use and affordable digital solutions for small and medium enterprises.

The success of a business depends upon the ability to retain the customers by offering them a satisfying experience. This applies to both small and big organisations. One can manage the business efficiently by maintaining a regular connect with the customers and understanding their needs and preferences. A trained and motivated staff to serve internal and external customers and optimum use of the organization’s resources add up to the growth of a business and help it to become more profitable. GCR’s digital solutions help any organization to achieve all the above objectives. With more than 400 million users, Internet has disrupted the traditional way of doing business. Online and e-Commerce platforms have driven consumers from brick and mortar stores to online portals. Successful adaptation of digital tools in the developed countries has helped MSMEs to successfully compete in the changed environment.

16 I

I NOVEMBER 2018

Cybage Announces Consolidation of Its Digital Offerings for Enterprises Cybage Software has announced the consolidation of its various organic digital offerings into a unified Digital Solutions umbrella to cater to an ever-evolving gamut of customer requirements in the disruptive digital scenario. The decision was taken to tap in the huge demand from enterprises in various domains for a one-stop, comprehensive, up-to-date digital solutions portfolio that helps an enterprise be future-ready across operations.

The Digital Solutions umbrella will cover our flagship product DecisionMinesTM, Digital Marketing Services capabilities, Packaged Solutions offerings (CRM, CMS, E-commerce) and Centers of Excellence (Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing and Enterprise Mobility). The diversified service offerings are designed to help organizations make a smooth transition to the digital world by devising easy-to-integrate, built-tosuite solutions that can instantly enhance the efficiency of an organization without the need of any substantial re-skilling of existing employees.

Everest IMS 5.0 to Help ISPs & Telcos in Achieving TRAI Compliance EverestIMS Technologies Pvt Ltd (Everest) now provides a solution which help customers from ISP / Telecom segments to abide by the rules and regulations laid out by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Mid of 2018, Everest has launched an upgraded version of its flagship product, Everest IMS with new and enhanced global features to ‘map-manage-monitor’ IT infrastructure intelligently through a unified platform.

Understanding the regulations laid down by TRAI, Everest has introduced new features in IMS version 5.0 to benefit Telcos and ISPs by storing and accessing the system calls logs for extended time periods. For ISP environments, every single click by the customer is treated as a system call and is stored for maximum compliance. Whereas, in telecom environment, full call details are recorded, constructed and stored for future use. This helps service providers of any size to have full peace of mind in terms of customer system call logs as per TRAI regulations.

ENTERPRISE NEWS

Kaspersky Lab and Huawei Join Forces to Achieve Comprehensive Cooperation in the Field of Cloud Security Kaspersky Lab and Huawei jointly announced that they would cooperate fully in the field of cloud security. The cooperation will seamlessly integrate Kaspersky Lab’s security solutions with Huawei’s cloud computing solution, delivering a more comprehensive approach to security and building a more secure ecosystem while providing simplified management and superior performance to data centers and desktop cloud customers. Huawei FusionSphere provides customers with simple and optimal virtualization and VDI services, when integrating with Kaspersky Security Solutions, they can provide agentless security protection solution for virtual machine scenarios and lightweight agent security for virtual machine + VDI scenarios, offering customers multi-level, granular and robust security without compromising productivity. Mr. Shrenik Bhayani, General Manager, South Asia, Kaspersky Lab said: “Huawei is a leading provider of cloud computing solutions for network equipment. As a leader in information security, Kaspersky Lab is pleased to start a comprehensive cooperation with Huawei in the field of cloud computing security. We are looking forward to have such redefining associations in India as well to provide better security for the country’s cloud computing users.”

SUSE and Alibaba Cloud Partner to Meet Global Demand for Cloud-Based BusinessCritical Applications SUSE® and Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, are expanding their global strategic partnership in public cloud services in response to rapidly growing customer demand for cost-effective and flexible SAP workloads on public cloud. Alibaba Cloud has joined the SUSE Cloud Service Provider program, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications are now available in the Alibaba Cloud Marketplace for customers worldwide. “Modern SAP systems running critical workloads need to meet the highest standards of availability for their SAP services running in customer data centers or on public cloud environments,” said Naji Almahmoud, SUSE Vice President of Global Alliances. “We are excited about our partnership with Alibaba Cloud, as it offers customers agility, pay-as-you-go capabilities and system availability up to 99.999 percent. SUSE and partners such as Alibaba Cloud are enabling customers to manage complexity, reduce cost and deliver the business-critical services that are powering their own digital transformation.

SUSE works with customers’ preferred partners and vendors in this way to support innovation as well as optimization of their current infrastructure as they evolve their systems to meet business needs.”

Acer Announces its Financial Results for Q3 2018 Acer Inc. announced its financial results for Q3 2018: consolidated revenues were NT$65.33 billion, growing 7.8% year-on-year; gross profits were NT$6.89 billion with 10.6% margin; operating income was NT$1.17 billion, marking the highest for the third quarter over eight years, with 1.8% margin; earnings before tax were NT$1.19 billion; net income was NT$912 million; and earnings per share (EPS) were NT$0.3. In the third quarter, Acer saw YoY revenue growth across all three regions (Pan-America, EMEA, and Pan-Asia Pacific), with outstanding yearto-September sales in the US, Russia, and Southeast Asia. For year-to-Q3 results Acer also demonstrated its steady momentum of operations with net income of NT$2.5 billion, up 42.5% YoY, and EPS of NT$0.83.

LogMeIn Delivers Proactive AI & Universal Language Capabilities with New Bold360 LogMeIn, Inc. introduced the next wave of intelligent customer engagement by adding proactive AI and language features to the Bold360 platform. LogMeIn has taken the worldclass attributes of Bold360 and created an even more powerful solution with expanded use cases designed to help companies build a highly personalized and relevant customer experience across the digital journey. Bold360 anticipates customer needs and promotes engagements at the right time, in the right way and in the right language. Bringing timely and relevant content across the entire customer journey – from acquisition, through conversion and into post-sale support -- Bold360 provides companies the tools they need to create an exceptional experience for customers around the world. “Artificial intelligence has already shown great promise in reinventing how businesses tackle customer service and support both in direct communications with the customer and in supporting agents,” said Mary Wardley, VP Customer Care and CRM, at IDC. “The next evolution is proactive AI, where customers can get timely and relevant information throughout their entire journey. As companies continue to implement AI, they have a tremendous opportunity to use the technology – not just for call deflection – but instead to offer the type of concierge-level service that breeds long-term brand loyalty.”

NetRack’s Showcases Air Flow Management Solution for Data Centers at BICSI – Kolkata NetRack presented its world class air flow management system for data centers at the BICSI event held on 26th October 2018 in Kolkata. The concept and the products were well accepted by the CXO’s attending NetRack presentation at the event. The event witnessed numerous industry experts and C- level delegates from ICT & Data center market. In BICSI Satellite Seminar, NetRack highlighted its well-recognized NRSe series, ultrarigid enhanced racks for high density application in data centers & server rooms. NetRack also briefed about Airflow management strategies to overcome thermal related problems in complex IT infrastructures. Addressing the gathering, Mr Ravi Raj, Brand Head, Director, Sales & Support at NetRack said, “BICSI is a significant platform for us to learn from the Information & Communications Technology (ICT) community experts and to connect with industry serving professionals, including Design Architects, SIs and IT consultants.

It also provides a significant opportunity for continual improvement and enhancement of our professional stature.”

I NOVEMBER 2018 I 17

TELECOM TODAY

M-tech Mobile Unveils New Feature Phone ‘Disco’ with Boom Box Speakers M-tech Mobile launched its new feature phone –Disco. With its colorful disco lights at back, boom box speaker for great acoustic experience and bright dual LED torch. The dual SIM Disco comes with a 2.4 “[6.1 cm] QQVGA display and features a real digital camera. It is equipped with a 2800 mAh battery offering 10hrs talk time and 900 hrs of standby time. The M-tech Disco sports a 32GB expandable memory and comes bundled with an array of handy features like 3GP/MP4 video player, wireless FM radio, Bluetooth, GPRS, mobile tracker and a 3.5mm audio jack among others. Priced at Rs. 1199, the Disco comes in 4 bold colors – Black, Blue, and Red & Coffee. The product is available across the country at 20,000 retail points of all formats and leading e-commerce sites

Huawei Continues to Hold its Position as The 2nd Largest Smartphone Player in Q3, 2018

Ziox Mobiles Launches ‘Duotel D1’ Full View Display Smartphone at Just Rs. 5399/Ziox Mobiles introduces its budgeted smartphone range ‘Duotel Smartphones’ to the Indian Markets.

Power packed with 4.9inch Full wide VGA along with Full view display& 2.5D Curved Glass; the Smartphone brings vivid viewing experience that makes everything you watch come alive, with unmatched clarity and natural colours.

Powered by 1.4 Ghz Quad Core Processor, Duotel D1 delivers blazing, super-fast performance. For an unmatched user experience, the smartphone comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM, allowing users to multitask with ease and speed all day. Furthermore, capture picturesque moments with a powerful 5MP + VGA Dual camera with flash, paired with 2.0MP Selfie camera. Complementing its unbeatable performance is the latest Android GO operating system that thrills you with a seamless multitasking and smooth operating experience. Making you in charge of every situation is the 2000mAh Li-ion battery.

Infinix Introduces “HOT S3X” first AIselfie Smartphone with Notch Display

Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) continues with its position as the second largest smartphone vendor by shipments. According to International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide, Huawei shipped 52.0 million handsets and grabbed 14.6% of the overall market.

Huawei has registered 33 percent growth in its shipments over the same period last year and is now aiming to be the market leader in this category. Huawei has become number two smartphone brand in the world. From a product perspective, the P-series and recently launched Mate-series are keeping it as competitive as ever at the top of the market. Sub-brand Honor, which is primarily marketed toward a younger audience and online sales, has continued to perform well across markets. The success is owed to company’s commitment to innovation, investment in the R&D and strong product portfolio.

With a strong India focus, the company is riding ahead in user preference and adoption across markets, and is looking forward to the launch of Mate Series in India.

18 I

I NOVEMBER 2018

Infinix, the premium online-driven smartphone brand from TRANSSION Holdings has added another marvel to their “selfiecentric” HOT S series in the mid-budget segment – HOT S3X”.

Endowed with superlative 16MP AI selfie camera, HOT S3x will mark company’s entry into bandwagon of notch display. HOT S3X features a 6.2” HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio with a notch, 13MP+2MP Dual AI Rear Camera and massive 4000mAh battery. 430, 64 bit Octa-core processor and Adreno 505 GPU, HOT S3x is snappy and runs efficiently without any lag. The smartphone comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage which lets you reap the benefits of multi-tasking on the immersive 6.2” HD+ screen. Moreover, the superfast fingerprint sensor and advanced integrated Face Unlock to enhance security of your smartphone which unlocks the phone in just 0.3 seconds. It also offers a smooth and faster software experience with XOS 3.3 powered by latest Android Oreo 8.1 operating system.

VENDOR FOCUS

HyperX Introduces Performance Rich Fury RGB SSD in India The new HyperX FURY RGB SSD offers PC gamers, overclockers and system builders performance storage solutions designed to meet the needs of a range of gaming applications. FURY RGB SSD is available in 240GB, 480GB, and 960GB capacities.

HyperX launched its first SSD in India with RGB – HyperX®FURY RGB SSD. This performance rich SSD is designed for a better gaming experience while brightening and enhancing the rigs with more color and LED lighting.

It utilizes 3D NAND technology for better power efficiency and durability, delivering high read and write speeds, 10 times faster than a 7200RPM hard drive1.The HyperX FURY RGB SSD is available in HyperX network of retail and e-tail stores at MRPs of INR9,349/-, INR 15,330/- and INR 27,230/for240GB, 480GB and 960GB respectively.

HyperX FURY RGB SSD is also available as an upgrade bundle kit at MRPs of INR 11,315/, INR 17,300/- and INR 29,200/-for 240GB, 480GB and 960GB capacities respectively. It is backed by a limited 3-year warranty7 with free technical support.

“HyperX strives to create innovative high-quality storage solutions that suit the needs of a variety of users,” said Mr. Vishal Parekh, Marketing Director, HyperX India. “HyperX FURY RGB SSD features 3D NAND technology and high-quality lighting that will definitely offer exceptional performance to the end users.”

The new HyperX FURY RGB SSD offers PC gamers, overclockers and system builders performance storage solutions designed to meet the needs of a range of gaming applications, including: Enhanced Visual Experience: The FURY RGB SSD offers an enhanced visual experience for gaming, overclocking PCs, and DIY system builds with up to 550MB/s read and 480MB/s write speeds and a visually stunning lightbar that offers dynamic, customizable RGB lighting effects. Compatible with RGB motherboards that support RGB lighting

20 I

I NOVEMBER 2018

and multiple RGB devices, FURY RGB SSD can also be daisy chained to sync RGB effects across system internals. FURY RGB SSD is available in 240GB, 480GB, and 960GB capacities. It is sold as a standalone RGB SSD or with an upgrade bundle kit that includes a USB 3.0 enclosure, 3.5” bracket and mounting screws, RGB cable, SATA data cable, USB 3.1 Type A to mini-USB Cable and Hard Drive Cloning Software.

HyperX takes the tagline We’re All Gamers to heart. Whether you are an amateur or professional player, our goal is to meet or exceed customer expectations with every gaming memory product, headset, keyboard, mouse or mousepad we design.

•

Dimensions: 100.14mm x 69.85mm x 9.5mm

•

Operating temperature: 0°C~70°C

•

Storage temperature: -40°C~85°C

•

Weight: 165g

•

Vibration operating: (7–800Hz)

•

Vibration non-operating: 20G Peak (10–2000Hz)

•

Life expectancy: 1 million hours MTBF

•

Warranty/support: Limited 3-year warranty with free technical support

•

Total Bytes Written (TBW)

HyperX FURY RGB SSD Specifications: •

Interface: 2.5”

•

Interface SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s) – with backwards compatibility to SATA Rev. 2.0 (3Gb/s)

•

Capacities: 240GB, 480GB, 960GB

•

Controller: Marvell 88SS1074

•

NAND: 3D TLC

•

Sequential Read/Write: 240GB-960GB — up to 550/480MB/s

•

Power Consumption: 0.2W Idle / 0.6W Avg. / 1.2W (MAX) Read / 2.5 W (MAX) Writ

2.17G

- 240GB — 120TB - 480GB — 240TB - 960GB — 480TB •

Part Number, Capacity:

•

Stand-Alone: - SHFR200/240G, 240GB - SHFR200/480G, 480GB - SHFR200/960G, 960GB

•

Upgrade Bundle Kit: - SHFR200B/240G, 240GB - SHFR200B/480G, 480GB - SHFR200B/960G, 960GB

Peak

REALLY HOT

Zebronics ‘Atom’ Portable Speaker Zebronics India Pvt. Ltd has launched a portable speaker called ‘Atom’ with 60nos LED lights which gives a flame effect, set the perfect mood for any occasion.

Atom comes with an arched design for an overall lamp like texture. It has a flame light with 60 LED’s emitting a warm fluorescent orange glow, which emits the effect of a burning candle. When it comes to sound, the Atom is impeccable offering a good output quality so you can rest assured when it comes to entertainment. The wireless speaker comes with two options either you can use BT to stream your music wirelessly or you can opt for the micro SD card to play your tracks. There are buttons in the middle that help you change the track, increase or decrease the volume.

There is a button to switch on the lamp and it comes with builtin rechargeable batteries. The wireless portable speaker comes in black color and is available with leading retail stores across India.

Portronics ‘Harmonics PLAY’ Wireless Headphones

TP-Link ‘TL-SG1016PE’ Smart POE Switch

TP-Link introduces 16 Port Gigabit Easy Smart POE Switch with 8 port POE supports Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) standard, which can automatically detect and supply power to any IEEE 802.3af/at compliant devices, to power more high powered devices such as Wireless Access Point, IP camera or IP phones.

TL-SG1016PE has a priority function which helps protect the system when its power is overloaded. If all PoE+ devices power consumption is greater than or equal to 110W, a priority will be arranged among the 16 PoE+ ports, at which point the system will cut off the power of lowest-priority port. It comes with innovative energy efficient technology, which can save up to.75% of power consumption, making it an Eco-Friendly solution for business network. The TP-LINK TL-SG1016PE 16Port Gigabit Desktop/Rack mountable Switch with 8-Port PoE is a great choice for expanding your home or office network.

Ambrane “Smart Band AFB - 20”

Portronics is excited to bring India’s first high quality sports wireless headphones “Harmonics PLAY” – designed keeping in mind your active outdoor life. The snug-fit design of Harmonics Play holds well even when you sway your head to the dance tunes. Unique back of the head wires nicely snuggle your neck.

Comfortable earbuds let you keep the earphones on for long hours without any irritation or fatigue. With Bluetooth 4.1, Harmonics Play provides an extraordinary 10 hours talk/play time with 300 hours of standby on a single charge of 2 hours.

You can freely roam up to 30 feet away from your smartphone and still be connected. Harmonics Play can connect with two devices simultaneously with ease. Portronics Harmonics Play is available in jet black color at a very attractive price-point of INR 2999/- and is available from both online and offline stores.

Ambrane yet again spoils users for choice, with its latest “Smart Band AFB -20”, the right motivation to keep you going longer on ground.

The smart band comes with a wide rectangular display, and a silicone strap with a firm grip. Smart Band AFB- 20 tracks calories burned, distance walked, notifications, floors climbed with the Step Pedometer.

The Smart Band gives you sedentary reminder, pushing you to achieve your daily targets. Additionally, the Smart Band monitors your sleep quality along with the silent vibration alarm letting you create your own sleep patterns in sync with your fitness goals.

Equipped with 45 mAh battery, battery life standby time of upto 7 days, the fitness tracker provides notifications on messages, mails, WhatsApp and calls that are received on the phone.

Further with Anti Lost Alert and Find Phone feature makes it easy to trace your mobile or tablet in an emergency situation.

You also get an emergency SOS feature through which calls will take place immediately.

I NOVEMBER 2018 I 21

LAPTOP SHELF

Acer Launches Ultra-Thin Aspire 5s Laptop with Latest Intel Whiskey Lake Processors Acer India unveiled the new thin and light laptops-Aspire 5s and Swift 3 14” and 15.6” 2019 edition in India. Featuring narrow bezel display for full cinematic experience and metallic built, the sleek laptops are designed for users who want outstanding portability, solid performance, and a touch of style.

“We are thrilled to introduce our new range of thin and light laptops in India. We have been receiving an overwhelming response for our Aspire and Swift series notebooks, and we are now pushing the limits by introducing the notebooks in the Aspire and Swift series that are thinner, lighter and more powerful with true cinematic screens”, Said Mr. Chandrahas Panigrahi, CMO and Consumer Business Head, Acer India. “Aspire 5s is one of India’s first ultrathin notebook that features Intel’s Whiskey Lake Processor and offers astonishing performance.

While Swift 3’s both 14 inch and 15.6inch editions aim to offer outstanding performance and all-day battery life to the users”

Aspire 5s– A Workhorse that Stands out From the Crowd The Aspire 5 line has been updated to include new model with Intel Whiskey Lake Processor, 15.6-inch display surrounded by slimmer bezels, sleek and light aluminum designs that open 180-degrees to lay-flat, and the latest technologies for performance and connectivity.

Ideal for families and users who need a powerful, function-rich notebook for media consumption, the Acer Aspire 5S offers both looks and mobility. Measuring in at 18.8 mm in height and weighing 1.8 kg the Aspire 5s’ svelte and lightweight design features a sturdy brushed-aluminum body that offers a robust feel and beautiful tactile touch.

It features the latest Intel Whiskey lake 8th Gen Core™ i3 and i5 processor, one of the fastest U series Processors. With the

22 I

I NOVEMBER 2018

Intel Optane memory and NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics, Acer Aspire 5s ensures that complex the task is completed within seconds.

Aspire 5s 15.6” FHD IPS display features ultra-narrow bezels create an immersive cinematic viewing experience. Priced at Rs. 40,999/-, the perfect amalgamation of design and features, Acer Aspire 5s comes with Precision Touchpad which provides smooth navigation when browsing the web and using apps.

Swift 3 with 14 inch display - An epitome of style and performance!

The Swift 3 line has been updated with host of new features including a vibrant Full HD 14-inch display with ultra slim bezels, and an all-day battery back-up of 12 hrs* for great mobility and freedom.

The elegant chassis on the Swift 3 weighs only 1.45kg grams and measures only 18.7 mm thin, making it the right device for people on the go. Featuring, Acer Color Intelligence™ technology, the Swift 3 dynamically adjusts gamma and saturation

in real-time for optimum screen-color and brightness. Plus, Acer TrueHarmony technology and optimized Dolby Audio deliver high-quality sound via the dual stereo speakers. The laptop is powered by the latest 8th Gen Intel Core i5 CPUs 8130 U/8250U processors, up to 8GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 256/512GB PCIe SSDs.

Swift 3 with 15.6-inch display – Big screen in small package!

Stepping up the capabilities and design to match more demanding user requirements, the Swift 3 15.6-inch edition has been upgraded with bigger cinematic display, slimmer bezels, Intel Optane Memory and Nvidia graphic card that offer seamless performance and immersive viewing experience. With Acer Color Intelligence™ technology, the Swift 3 dynamically adjusts gamma and saturation in real-time for optimum screen-color and brightness.

Pricing and availability Aspire 5s will be available from November at a starting price of Rs 40, 999/- while Swift 3 will retail from Rs 64, 999/-.

INTERVIEW

“ECS Always Try to Offer Latest Technology at Best Cost to Performance Ratio”

Rajshekhar Bhatt, Country Manager, ECS

DT: How has been ECS overall performance this year across Indian market?

Mr. Bhatt: As we have seen $ getting appreciated recently resulting into bit of slowdown of market, adding to that low availability of CPUs in part of Q3 & major part of Q4 (likely). Fortunately we could anticipate the same in advance & planned our strategy accordingly. We have been able to achieve our internal growth plan using suitable products or targeting specific segment.

DT: Please brief about the major collaborations & programs you have concluded so far with your channel partners. What is your future roadmap for promotion activities?

Mr. Bhatt: During the year we did a successful channel scheme called “Fly to Computex with LIVA” which was welcomed by all concerns & we plan to further enhance such program in future. We also did few B2B Enterprise & SME event which was not possible without the support of concern channel partner, the theme of this event was “Empowering your Business” where we discuss about their pain area or things they look when considering buying Computing Device.

DT: What are your online & offline channel strategies to reach to wider customer base? How do you work with your channel partners to increase revenue and presence?

Today Indian ICT industry is fortunately one of the biggest industries globally and continuing to touch massive growth parameters. As per some reports published earlier, this industry has the potential to become world’s no 1 market in future, India has a huge consumer market that would help this market to grow its heights. The demand of technology products is increasing among customers and brands are putting all their efforts to develop new technologies to make such products more customer friendly. ECS is a manufacturer of high-end computer products and catering the market from so long. In a recent conversation with DT, Rajshekhar Bhatt, Country Manager at ECS spoke on their overall activities and upcoming market plans. Read below the excerpts:

Mr. Bhatt: We prefer to work with both the channel & work in a way to avoid any conflict between them. IMP thing is customer should be able to get our products across India which we anyways can manage with deep reach of our exclusive distributor Rashi Peripherals Pvt Ltd & also customer should get affordable correct price.

DT: Which have been your top selling products in Indian market this year?

Mr. Bhatt: We have been able to offer great performance products since our inception in India market. In recent time, we have succeeded in catering to the need of computing for businesses across India through mini PC LIVA. Our customer has shown immense faith and trust on this product as its best technology solutions at an affordable price point for all kind of business needs. We are really happy to see LIVA growing very well in Indian market. We have been also doing well in few segments of specific motherboard market.

DT: How are you working towards bringing more innovative and more efficient products? Do you have any plan for new products to be introduced in India in coming days?

Mr. Bhatt: ECS always try to offer latest technology at best Cost to Performance (CP) Ratio. Every two months we introduce new model of mini PC based on feedback of our channel partners, SI & end clients. For India we also prefer to sell products keeping Digital India in mind & also with all relevant government approvals like BIS & WPC etc.

DT: Please give an overview about LIVA Z & LIVA Q. How these mini PCs are helpful for enterprises as well as end users?

Mr. Bhatt: We are happy that you raised this question. As mentioned we continue to introduce new model of mini PC every 2 months. Specific to LIVA Z & LIVA Q both based on Apollo Lake can offer following features & advantage to concerns - Small Size with VESA mount - BIS certified - 3 years warranty across India through Rashi Peripherals - Low Power - PnP as well as Build your own config (RAM & storage) - Affordable Windows machine - Supporting 4K resolutions - Unique feature of LIVA Z- Dual LAN & for LIVA Q- World’s smallest Windows based Pocket PC DT: What kind of efforts you are putting to provide your customers a more delightful experience with ECS? Mr. Bhatt: Customers & all concerns in value chain of our channel plays very important role in our strategy. Whenever we launch new products customer is always in the centre and we look to offer latest product, best CP ratio and finally offer lowest TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) in the industry.

I NOVEMBER 2018 I 23

India’s Leading Communications, Broadcast, IT & Technology Show OK O B UR YO CE SPA W! NO

Digital India - Connecting the Unconnected

Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India

29-31 January 2019 Co-located with

Backbone of NextGen Technology

CONNECTING THE UNCONNECTED Technologies on Display Telecom | Broadcast | Satcom | Internet of Things (IoT) | Embedded Systems Virtual Reality (VR) | Augmented Reality (AR) | Wearable Tech | Blockchain Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Mobile Devices | Machine Learning (ML) | Drones Robotics | Electronic Manufacturing Service Supports

Media Partner

Co-Organiser

Organiser

Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Ministry of Science & Technology Government of India

For Exhibition & Conference, please contact: Mr. Yash Menghani, Senior Manager, yashm@eigroup.in | +91 11 4279 5077 | Fax: +91 11 4279 5098 www.convergenceindia.org 220mm x 305mm.indd 1

01-11-2018 13:52:30

INDUSTRY NEWS

Astrum to Set up its Manufacturing Plant in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

ASUS Named Among Top 100 in Forbes Global 2000 List

ASUS has been featured among the top 100 in the Forbes Global 2000 List. ASUSTek Computer, Inc. operating under the brand name of ASUS is ranked 52 in the list of World’s Best Regarded Companies in 2018 by the Forbes Magazine.

Commenting on the achievement, Leon Yu, Leon Yu - Regional Director - ASUS India said, “Any kind of industry recognition boosts the team morale and enhances the focus on business goals. Being ranked #52 in the list of World’s Best Regarded Companies in 2018 by the Forbes Magazine acknowledges our efforts and further motivates us to continue the pursuit of excellence and innovation through our commitment to work.”

Founded in 1989, ASUS currently has a market cap of USD 7 billion and employees over 6,000 people from across the globe. The brand’s unflinching focus on innovation has made it amongst the most preferred brands globally.

Astrum associates with LKKER Innovation, for its upcoming Innovations & Design Center in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

Under this agreement, LKKER Designs shall work upon the Design Innovations for Astrum blending superior Technology.

The agreement was signed in the presence of the IT Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Mr. N. Lokesh. (Son of Mr. Chandraprabhu Naidu). The Collaboration emphasizes the importance of Design in the Tech Industry. Within the framework of this collaboration, Astrum and LKK Designs will delve into joint working projects to promote design and are going to share their know-how on Technology. LKKER Design shall support Astrum on the relevant Technology and Quality standards to develop Design Innovative Technology Initiatives. Astrum with an investment of Rs.100 Cr will set up a manufacturing plant at Tirupathi. Astrum shall extend its portfolio to audio devices, LED lights, accessories for mobile, computer components, gaming controllers. With this venture, near about 1000 new job opportunities will be created.

Sify Technologies Names Arun Seth as Independent Director

TAIT Announces its new Board of Directors for 2018-19 Trade Association of Information Technology (TAIT) recently announced the Board of Directors that will now lead the association to achieve newer goals sand targets. Apart from the addition of new members, the new Board has also created specific subcommittee, comprising of select directors that will focus on key functions of the committee. Mr. Sameer Parekh, President, TAIT, said “We are grateful for the opportunity of leading this esteemed IT association and would like to assure all members and the fraternity that the new board is determined to take forward the legacy of TAIT from our predecessors and continue striving for excellence, growth, well-being and development of our members and the fraternity at large.” Among the 12 Directors, the Board has created 13 different committees to ensure a smooth and functional association that is efficient in performing all of its focus duties.

26 I

I NOVEMBER 2018

Sify Technologies Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Arun Seth as Independent Director and Member, Audit Committee based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board. The appointment was effected on October 22, 2018 and is subject to the approval of shareholders. With his appointment, Sify is now fully compliant with the NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605 on the number of Independent Directors on the Board and Audit Committee. He currently serves as an Independent Director on the board of Jubilant Foodworks (Dominos), Narayana Health, Centum Learning (a Bharti Group co), Usha Breco Ltd, Serviont Global Solutions Ltd and Hunger Inc. Pvt Ltd (Restaurants). He has been a founding Charter Member of TiE Delhi and Indian Angel Network and advises/mentors a number of start-ups in the tech space in India and USA.

Indian Organizations Continue to Be in Early Stages of Cloud Maturity: IDC IDC India’s latest study titled IDC Maturity Scape Benchmark: Cloud in India, 2018(Doc # AP44348118) suggests that more than 93% of the India organizations are still in the early stages of maturity, which in IDC MaturityScape’s model are referred to as ad hoc and opportunistic stages.

Compared to the Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) markets, with more than 14% of the organizations in the latter stages of maturity (repeatable, managed, and optimized), Indian organizations in the latter stages are lesser (10%). While improving IT security and increasing business agility remain among the top expected benefits of cloud by Indian enterprises, the challenges related to costs and complexities with infrastructure cannot be ignored. To be able to derive maximum business value from their investments in cloud, awareness around potential benefits and challenges is a must.

ASIRT Hosts HP and NPAV to Showcase Cutting-edge Product Innovations at the Tech Day

The October Techday hosted by ASIRT was an informative and enlightening one where Members got the opportunity to further their business by leveraging the government e-marketplace portal.

A team from HP showcased some of their latest laptops and desktops designed with cutting-edge technology engaging Power and Elegance while the market leader NPAV presented their holistic network security offerings, with innovations to protect any device connected to a Computer. Mr Ramesh Pyla, Regional Sales Manager, HP Inc., India c. started the evening with an insightful discussion on changing industry and market dynamics with respect to Gaming as a category, HP’s market share in the industry and the rising demand for technically superior & aesthetic laptops to cater to this segment. This was followed by key industry and market insights into the changing customer preferences, HP’s deep understanding and fresh approach to create customer delight and thus increase its market share with new, innovative product offerings. Their latest range includes the high performance, Omen series of gaming laptops with superior thermal control, dual storage facility, immersive VR experience enhanced by an exceptional audio system, and award-winning design.

INDUSTRY NEWS

MSI Honored with CES 2019 Innovation Awards for Its Gaming Products MSI announced that it has been named a CES® 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree for 12 innovative gaming products. The announcement was made during CES Unveiled New York, an invite-only tech event bringing together top media, exhibitors and industry leaders for a sneak peek of the products and trends expected at CES 2019, which will run January 8-11, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV. An annual program that celebrates outstanding design, the CES Innovation Awards recognizes honorees across 28 product categories. A panel of judges, including designers, engineers and members of the tech media, reviews submissions based on design, functionality, consumer appeal, engineering and how the products compare with competition. “We are thrilled to have been named a CES® 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree. Each of these gaming products deliver the highest in quality, performance and innovation across the gaming computer space,” said Sam Chern, MSI Global Marketing Asssistant Vice President. “Being honored for these prestigious awards confirm our commitment to excellence within the gaming industry and we are pleased to receive this acknowledgement.”

Zoho Announces the Winner of Its App Building Contest with FAQ Bot

Zoho organised the final round for CliqTrix, an app-building contest for Zoho’s business communication software-Cliq, at its Estancia Campus in Chennai. College students from all across the country had participated in the competition. Over a period of three months, they built applications on Cliq’s platform using Deluge, Zoho’s own online scripting language. They were provided on-campus and online training by the ZohoCliq team. The winning extension, FAQ Bot - a knowledge exchange system was developed

by Mr. Pradeep Kumar and Manoj Sabareesh. M, final year students from National Engineering College, Kovilpatti. The objective behind this bot is to provide a knowledge manager for the team. The bot is entirely built on the ZohoCliq platform and powered by Cliq’s platform storage. “CliqTrix is an opportunity for students to have a hands-on experience of developing applications on a cloud software platform,” said Mani Vembu, COO, Zoho Corp. “While still in college, they can get exposure to software that power successful enterprises.”

India to Rank 12th Worldwide When it Comes to Dangers on Web According to a recent report by Kaspersky Lab, India is ranked 12th world wide for when it comes to the dangers associated with surfing the web. Q3 in India saw that 32.8% of users were attacked by web-borne threats between July- September 2018. Kaspersky Lab products detected 48,093,743 Internet-borne malware incidents on the computers of KSN participants in India. Infection in this type of attack takes place when visiting an infected website, without any intervention from the user and without their knowledge. And this is the number one method utilized by cybercriminals, the one used in the majority of attacks. Protection against such attacks requires an Internet Security class solution capable of detecting threats as they are being downloaded from the Internet and the timely installation of all the latest updates for the browser and its plugins.

I NOVEMBER 2018 I 27

DI GI TAL TERMI NAL

YEAR BOOK 2019 COMING SOON!!!

A HANDBOOK FOR ICT INDUSTRY So Hurry Up and Grab the Opportunity to promote your brand through DT Year Book 2019.

DT YEAR BOOK 2019 to Hit the Market by 25th December 2018 Get Back to us for Best Offer Email: rajeev@digitalterminal.in, jyoti@digitalterminal.in Ph: 01145160276 Mob: 9654690377 / 9899600302

RNI NO : DELENG/2010/31992

32 I

I NOVEMBER 2018