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Rashi bags the Best National Distributor Award by Lenovo third time in a row Publisher & Managing Editor Betson Mathai Chief Editor Shajan Ponnamattom Editor Anjana Rajendran Sub Editor Amritha S.M. Advertisement Shobana Ranjan: 9037077299, 9946662655, 0495-4040906, 2366575 infofriendadvt@gmail.com Nishanth Babu : 9946669687 mktg@abcr.in, nbabu079@gmail.com E-mail Editorial infofriendenglish@gmail.com Layout & Design Jeeja N.K., Shadow Solutions Printing Geethanjali Offset Prints, Calicut. Head Office Infofriend, 2nd Floor, Jose Building, Wayanad Road, East Nadakkavu, Nadakkavu. P.O., Kozhikode - 673 011. Kerala, S. India. Tel : 0495 -2366575, 4040906 www.infofriend.com Printed and published by Betson Mathai, Owned by Infofriend Publications, 2nd Floor, Jose building, East Nadakkavu, Kozhikode - 673 011. Kerala, S. India. Printed at Geethanjali Offset Prints, Kozhikode. Place of Publication at Kozhikode and Editor Shajan J.
Rashi Peripherals has been awarded the best national distributor for commercial business by Lenovo in a recently concluded event in Goa. This award has been won by Rashi for the three consecutive years symbolizing the consistently growing business and appreciation by Lenovo. The Rashi-Lenovo team is excited and honored by this award and further plans to make it an annual tradition for Rashi Peripherals. Rashi Peripherals takes care of Lenovo Commercial Business (Think Products – Desktop, AIO, TINY & Notebooks) along with a few other distributors across the country. This award ceremony was held to recognize the efforts put in by the partners to help the business grow. Some of the exciting products like ThinkPad YOGA S1, ThinkPad Helix, ThinkPad X1 Carbon and Think Centre M73 Series TINY are part of Lenovo Commercial products that Rashi Distributes. Rashi Peripherals has an advantage with its widespread reach across the country.
With 58 branches and 60 service center the products are easy to reach in nearly 750 towns and available even in the farthest locations. “Rashi Peripherals, our T1 Distributor in the SMB business over the last few years has significantly contributed towards our business growth. They have also brought in a lot of value by their excellent coverage and reach in the market, focused Sales Team and outstanding relationship with business partners across India”, said ShailendraKatyal- Director, HSB, Lenovo India.
ZyXEL launches High Performance Public Internet Access Solution for Hospitality Venues ZyXEL India has introduced the advanced solutions, including Unified Access Gateway, designed specifically for hospitality environments including hotels, convention centers and public libraries. These advanced commercial networking solutions that have already been adopted in more than 6,00,000 hotels worldwide is expected to leverage high consumer loyalty, increase revenue opportunities, increase occupancy and improve return on investment (ROI) apart from creating robust security and regulatory compliance in Indian hospitality market. The new product range was launched by ZyXEL’s Global Head Gordon Yang who was in New Delhi for the purpose. Head of Asia Pacific Gary Chen and Sales HeadIndia & SAARC, Madhukar Swayambhu were also present at the launch. The plethora of the solutions includes
Advance Access Gateway (UAG5100 and UAG4100), Next Generation Smart Managed Switches, Layer 2 Managed Switches, WLAN, Wireless Controller and cuttingedge UTM products. The New Access Gateways deliver features with dual-WAN interfaces providing high performance, resilient Internet access for up to 800 concurrent logins while offering the host data retention collection, per-account bandwidth management, and the potential for a new revenue stream. The Vice President for Sales in India, Madhukar Swayambhu apprised, “the need for hospitality is different compared to an office environment or an education campus. Time based access is of prime importance. Integration with billing software is desired and matching with the aesthetics of the property is the mandate. The hospitality solution by ZyXEL are based on the
philosophy of the hospitality vertical and it meets the above three criterion.” He emphasized on customer profiling and history of browsing for making clients mobile number as the primary key. Front end of hospitality needs to be different from other wireless networks. ZyXEL is a global leader in broadband networking technology, providing a wide portfolio of wired and wireless network solutions for customers.
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Dell and Informatica Team to Offer Customers Increased Data Capabilities neoteric kick starts Xperience live in Mumbai
In continuation with channel engagement initiatives, neoteric infomatique ltd has kick started ‘Xperience Live’- a hands on promotion activity enabling brand positioning and awareness. It is a live demo activity that provides hands on experience of the products to the target audience, leading to overall increase in footfalls and an incremental sale which is a great channel partner value add. Through Xperience Live, the objective is to create awareness about the products & solutions. This activity is a WIN-WIN-WIN – since brand gets visibility, channel partners get customers attention and customers get an insight into the USP of the product and can take relevant purchase decision. Here the promotion is outside partner store generating more interest and therefore visibility for the product. In the month of May Xperience Live was conducted in 3 locations of Mumbai; CBD Belapur on 2nd May , Thane on 10th - 11th May and Vasai on 24th May,2014 respectively for promotion of specific SKUs from leading brands like BenQ, Emerson, Lenovo, LG, NEC, One for all and Umax. Mr. Hari Nair- ZM WEST-I stated, “To increase sales, attract new customers, and retain current customers, many retail stores implement various sales promotion techniques. Hands on experience and sales promotions have proven effective at increasing the overall bottom line in many retail stores. "Xperience Live is a brand property of neoteric; it has garnered popularity because of relationship and engagement value it offers.
Dell Services and Informatica Corporation has announced a relationship to provide technology and business solutions to help customers take advantage of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM), Master Data Management (MDM) and Big Data. Dell and Informatica will leverage each other’s capabilities to deliver a combination of technology and business expertise
to help customers in healthcare and financial services achieve and maintain consistent, accurate, shared data across critical domains. As a part of the agreement, Dell will enter Informatica’s Global System Integrators Alliance Program. This program is a globally recognized group of select companies that provide joint investment, deep and proven delivery capabilities.
Konica Minolta appoints Yuji Nakata as the new MD Yuji Nakata has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Konica Minolta India. He has been associated with Konica Minolta for over 25 years and previously was serving as company’s Chief Representative in Thailand. Commenting on the appointment, V. Balakrishnan Executive General Manager Konica Minolta India, said, “Mr. Yuji Nakata has played a significant part through strategic and operational areas of Konica Minolta for many years now and has done an exemplary job as Chief Representative, Minolta Beijing Office. "Mr. Yuji Nakata has replaced Mr. Tadahiko Sumitani who has been promoted and assumed new role as Global Sales Head in Japan HQ.
Fortinet extends Partner Education Program Fortinet has announced new segmented online courses that prepare network administrators to implement, manage and operate Fortinet products within a network. The courses, accessible from Fortinet’s Learning Center, cover Fortinet’s expansive network security portfolio, building in-depth expertise around a wide range of products that include the FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiMail
and FortiWeb platforms. All courses have been strategically- designed for self-paced instruction and are available free to all registered Fortinet channel partners. Two new preparatory online courses, Unified Threat Management I and Unified Threat Management II, can be taken at any time and help prepare partners to take proctored Fortinet network security product certification exams.
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Genius unveils innovative Digital products at COMPUTEX 2014
Genius unveiled its innovative products to complement a user’s daily digital life, at the 2014 Computex show. Continuing with the earlier success of CES 2013, Genius would be launching a slew of new products compatible with latest mobility devices - Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2, Microsoft Surface, and iPad Air. It will also be showcasing a vast product portfolio with elegant design comprising wireless keyboards, mouse, touch pen, tablet stand covers, headsets, wireless speakers, and cutting edge professional gaming devices. Highlights of latest Genius products being showcased at Computex 2014: SP-975BT–One-Touch-Connect Bluetooth Compact Portable Speaker SP-975BT is a compact size speaker that delivers rich and crisp sound that makes you want to share your beats with anyone around. With the latest Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC technology, you just need one touch from your smart devices to connect with the speaker . Plus, with IP54 anti-dust and waterproof technology, SP-975BT is just the perfect speaker to carry around. NX-6550 – The most reliable wireless mouse Productivity can only be achieved with precision and durability. NX-6550 offers an ultra long battery life, of 18 months (AA battery). In addition, NX6550 has 1200 dpi with infrared sensor. Sporting a design that spells comfort, NX-6550 has become the most reliable wireless mouse for everyday digital life. G-Shot FHD300A – The best partner for recording action sports Since recording and sharing daily life has become a major social activity for people, a high quality and mobile recorder is essential. G-Shot FHD300A has a high sensitive lens to record full HD films.
Asus New Generation of Innovative Android Tablets at Computex Asus has announced an innovative tablet lineup that provides users with a selection of tablets for a wide range of computing needs. These include the new-generationASUS MeMO Pad, the ASUS Fonepad and the Asus Transformer Pad Series. All models feature the intuitive ASUS ZenUI, a 64-bit Intel Atom quad-core CPU and
Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. The Asus MeMO Pad 7 and 8 (ME176C and ME181C) will be available from midJune. These affordable, industry-leading 7and 8-inch, 64-bit Android tablets feature the 64-bit Intel Atom Z3745 processor (up to 1.86GHz, quad-core)and HD 1280 x 800 IPS displays.
Asus launches its 2nd Exclusive Store in Hyderabad Asus has announced the launch of its second exclusive store in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. The new outlet will feature the entire range of Touch notebooks, Ultrabooks, Tablets, Phablets and Notebooks including the recently launched products which have been launched in India till date. The ASUS Exclusive Store - IT World (Kopal Computers) is located at Shop No. 1-2-65, Siddam setty Complex, Opp. Chenoy Trade Center, Near Hotel Park lane, Secunderabad – 500 003.
Avinash Shrawan appointed as WatchGuard Country Manager WatchGuard Technologies has announced that Mr Avinash Shrawan has been appointed Country Manager, India and SAARC. Avinash will be responsible for the company’s India relations, strategy and growth for channels, mid-market and enterprise businesses. Avinash has over 16 years of IT industry experience across Sales and Marketing functions. Prior to joining WatchGuard, Avinash was Director - Sales at Dassault
Systemes, where during his three and half year stint he was instrumental in executing critical business transformation initiatives across 5 newest industry vertical business.
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ith India being the fastest growing IT markets in the world, the PC market in India has always been ahead of the other markets in the Asia-Pacific region. This has meant that the Indian IT hardware market has remained buoyant has been one of the major factors leading to the overall IT boom in India. With growing penetration and awareness levels, the market has shown an upward swing across all verticals In the early period, the growing computerization of all the governmental projects and various net services offered in the varied programmes across be it e-governance, healthcare, and financial sectors had favoured the IT hardware market in India. These factors are still a significant contributor in the market growth. As there is growing requirement of IT in all the public sector companies and financial sectors, the market is still considered to have a stable growth. The key contributors for the hardware market are expected to be government, media, financial and healthcare sectors.
The IT hardware market has witnessed a range of changes since its inception. The market began with the desktops and then moved to lapops and mobile computing. All these changes have contributed in making a significant onus on the IT growth. This is one of the reasons that the IT hardware market has grown but the market size is still small when compared to China and Japan in the Asia-Pacific region. This opens up the scope for growth with further PC penetration across the markets where IT is yet to open its reach. According to IDC report 2013, overall PC shipments for calendar year 2012 stood at 11 million units resulting in a year-on-year growth of 3.5 percent over 2011, according to IDC. Despite a drag on overall IT spending, the growth in the India PC market was driven by special projects like ELCOT and a spurt in consumer demand for notebooks. The consumer PC market recorded an impressive growth driven by growing shift in end-user demand towards notebooks, which grew at a striking 20.2 percent in 2012 over FY2011. “In the face of ongoing
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challenges from a slowing economy and high inflation, the rise in consumer optimism is a welcome sign for the India PC market,� said Kiran Kumar, Research Manager, IDC. This is reflected in the improved retail footfalls, particularly among large format retailers (LFRs), which continue to act as a catalyst in driving consumer demand, the report elucidated. The Indian IT industry has shown phenomenal growth over the last decade. According to Economy Watch, from the span of 1992-2001 the compounded annual growth rate of the Indian IT services industry has been over 50 percent. As per the Department of Information technology, currently, there are 1.1 million professionals in the field of hardware but the count of professionals and computer experts will rise to 5.6 million until the year 2020. Apart from this, the manpower within IT sector is expected to reach up to the mark of 75 lakh by year 2020. Also, the government plans to spend approximately USD 9 billion in e-governance, including the 27 mission-mode projects.
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Mait requested the newly formed Indian government to look into the Compulsory Registration order, which makes 15 electronic products including video games, laptops and microwave ovens subject to safety standards, and highlighted the issue of delays in approvals by state pollution boards for manufacturing electronic products. According to Mait, the new Government should look at increasing PC penetration in Indian households by enabling infrastructure, providing low-cost loans and discount vouchers for purchasing PCs. The IT hardware industry finds it difficult to compete with exchange-rate variations, Mait said, adding that the government should consider amending adoption of exchange rate variation clause for all IT hardware product purchase contracts, regardless of delivery period under the General Finance Rules (GFR) 2005. "Implementation woes in Compulsory Registration order, delays in granting of EPR PR (extended producer responsibility) authorisations by state pollution boards, no fixed process for registrations and unclear deadlines badly impact the industry," Mait said. The IT industry has always been a trendsetter in terms of quality and safety. The government should jointly work with the industry on self-regulation, the body added. An inverted duty structure makes domestically manufactured goods uncompetitive. The government should all components used by IT manufacturers from special additional duty, it said. The major challenge is that the market has shifted towards high mobility devices (i.e., smartphones and tablets). Ultra-portable internet devices including ultra-mobile PCs (UMPC), mobile internet devices (MID) and ultra-mobile devices (UMDs)
Worldwide shipments of traditional PCs are forecast to total 278 million units in 2014, a seven percent decline from 2013. Driven by an uptake in Windows ultramobiles, the PC market is estimated to remain flat in 2014 (0.2 percent), after a decline of 9.9 percent in 2013. The Gartner consumer survey showed that less than eight per cent of users would replace their laptop with a tablet, while a transfer to an Ultrabook is almost twice this figure. have been witnessing growing market penetration over the past few years. They have reduced form factors and allow the user to easily access content and information. In addition, they also provide services including e-mail, data sharing, gaming along with traditional voice and messaging services. With the growing trend of mobility, an increasing number of end users have been shifting from using conventional PCs and associated devices. Availability of low priced options in mobile phones and tablets have coupled with the demand for devices that offer computing, entertainment and communications is expected to aid in increasing market penetration of these products. In 2014, the worldwide tablet market is forecast to grow 47 percent with lower average selling prices attracting new users.
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Consumers continue to buy tablets as an additional device that they carry everywhere. According to a recent consumer study that Gartner conducted in the third quarter of 2013 across Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, the U.K., the U.S. and Japan, over two-thirds of tablets were used outside the home for activities such as vacation or concert. This is a similar pattern to that of smartphones as smaller form factors are driving more portability outside the home. Worldwide shipments of traditional PCs are forecast to total 278 million units in 2014, a seven percent decline from 2013. Driven by an uptake in Windows ultramobiles, the PC market is estimated to remain flat in 2014 (0.2 percent), after a decline of 9.9 percent in 2013. The Gartner consumer survey showed that less than eight per cent of users would replace their laptop with a tablet, while a transfer to an Ultrabook is almost twice this figure. In the latter half of 2014, the market is expected to witness an upswing riding on government-led procurement. The year will also see a PC refresh cycle driven by the end of support for Windows XP coupled with the release of Windows 8.1. This is likely to translate into accelerated growth for the SMB, corporate and commercial sectors. We expect the infrastructure vertical to take off in the new year, and we look forward to a definitive policy framework and transparency from the government. In the shifting landscape of increasingly multi-function devices the Indian IT industry has tremendous opportunity. Innovating to deliver compelling new form factors that further embed the use of technology in consumers’ lives will be critical. Tomorrow’s winners will be those companies that identify inherent consumer needs and create innovative devices through technological excellence. Hence, IT consumption is expected to get a significant thrust. The future of IT hardware industry looks highly promising, with cloud computing soaring high in the market. Apart from this, Big Data is going to be the next frontier for innovation, competition and productivity. There has been notable shift towards network and server management and on-site maintenance to remote infrastructure management. The growth of IT industry in India is in the domestic market. While exports dominate the IT industry at present, there is an enormous scope of growth in the domestic
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BlackBerry forging stronger connect with Partners Infofriend spoke with Mr. Hitesh Shah, Director, Channel Sales, BlackBerry, India on their channel direction and distribution plans in India. This financial year, what is the primary focus of BlackBerry in India? From a channel perspective, the biggest focus for us is ensuring profitable growth for us as well as our partners. We are going to ensure that we retain the confidence of all our retail partners and make sure that there is greater transparency between the partners and us. We would strive towards ensuring that BlackBerry is the most trusted brand for the partners to work with. As a leading mobile player in the smartphone segment, how would you evaluate the market at present? If you look at from year on year perspective, the market from a smartphone perspective has been growing at 157%. This is the most exciting phase for smartphone market in India. In the coming year, we are going to be looking for aggressive growth percentage bearing in mind that all the other players in the mobile segment are moving away from feature phones to smartphones which are affordable. This shift in consumers interest towards smartphones will also make the market very competitive which is good for the growth of the segment. What are the key verticals being targeted by BlackBerry? From the retail perspective, one of the most important verticals is the trusted partner as they are fundamentally who we will be working with. From a retail as well as business perspective, our bigger focus is on general trade. It is one of the most important areas of the market today which contributes to the major portion of the market. LFRs are also critical partners because the sheer code of conduct with which they work is commendable and are registering amazing growth. The retail partners be it Reliance, TMS, Cromas or south LFR partners are all growing at much faster pace and they have exponential plans for
Mr. Hitesh Shah, Director, Channel Sales, BlackBerry, India
growth. The third key vertical is etail. The etail is still growing. It has been a controversial subject till date. The etail market is still in nascent stage. But isn’t the retailer worried about the growing reach of etail? Definitely, they are feeling the heat. The LFRs are going to find it difficult because for them the cost of operations is greater. Now the online sites are trying to change the buying behaviour of the customers. More of the investment they are doing right now is to ensure that they change the
buying behaviour of the customers from buying it offline to buying it online. At the end of the day the buying pattern is yet to change. The general end-user is not tech savy. The customer is likely to want the touch, feel of the product and opinion on the product before making the choice. So they do end up at the retailer. But the end customer is also likely to opt for etail after checking out the product at retail? That is definitely there. They might use the price quoted by the sites as a bargaining tool to the retailer. The retailer will then have to offer value added services in terms of accessories. The market has not completely shifted but there is definitely a pinch for the retailer. The retailer will have to sell his value added services to the customer. The retailer will need to make the end consumer aware that the advantage of etail is only the price. But the retailer will assure him accessories, service needs and the biggest advantage of always being there for the customer in case of any query or grievance. We would like to mention that Blackberry does not offer price difference in retail and etail. We do not want the brand to be diluted because of the price advantage. Retailers are investing their own money and our relationship with our retailers is very important. We don’t want the retailer to feel threatened that he will loose money. The customer is also not loosing out. If he goes to the retailer, he is being offered value added services. We want to ensure stronger relationship with our partners. What are the key strengths of BlackBerry smartphones? The technology we offer is the biggest differentiator. When we take the BlackBerry messenger, it is a good platform. It gives real time updation to the user experience which makes a lot of difference from the end customer perspective.
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INTERVIEW The other key strength has always been enterprise security. E-mail has become synonymous with BlackBerry. The push Technology offered by BlackBerry has no comparision to the others. Another key advantage and which many are unfortunately not aware of is QNX, which is the world’s fastest platform. That’s what differentiates us from technology perspective because QNX as a platform was used in mission critical applications including NASA operations, military and medical fields. QNX is a great differentiator when it comes to not only performance and responsiveness but also the most basic facet of security. It is not something that can be hacked into, you don’t have to worry about the vulnerability of the device. Today as the platform gives the customer the power to control each and every application on what data can be shared giving the users security. What are the strong distribution channels for BlackBerry?
As I mentioned earlier, there are three partners – General trade which is our biggest contributor, LFR which is growing segment and etail which is developing right now. Which is the most eagerly product set to arrive this year from BlackBerry? The Z10 is a much awaited launch . Our policy is that we do not discuss portfolio launch. In the next six months, we have an array of new products from BlackBerry. This year is going to have an exciting range. How has the BlackBerry exclusive and premium stores helped broaden the market reach for BlackBerry in India? Our focus is not about gathering the reach or adding the width of distribution. The focus in not on the business per se but on giving the differentiated experience to the BlackBerry loyalist who wants the best technological experience. We put in investments to aid this experience for our customers, We hope to achieve a stronger connect with our end customers.
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Are any schemes or promotional events in the offing for the channel partners? We have been running promos as part of BlackBerry 10 years celebrations. It was a huge success and garnered great response from our customers. We are running our usual promos on all our products. Another programme is for BlackBerry loyal customers thanking them for their loyalty. When the customer decides to upgrade to the next device, we offer them a good value proposition. It is the least of the things that we could do for them. Another campaign is the Be on BlackBerry campaign. The campaign reaches out to the consumer who is a diehard BlackBerry Fan and will advocate that BlackBerry is the right choice of the user who sets the tone rather than sheepishly follows a flock. What is BlackBerry’s message to channel partners? We want to tell our partners to keep the trust in us and we will ensure profitability.
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WD TV Media Player Personal edition
WD has unveiled the new WD TV – Personal Edition, an easy to use Wi-Fi enabled media player that plays virtually any media file stored on USB and network storage devices or any computer on the home network. “Consumers have increasingly large libraries of disparate personal content types on a variety of storage devices, from portable USB to network attached storage and personal computers,” explains Jim Welsh, executive vice president, WD Content Solutions Business and worldwide sales. “WD’s ecosystem of apps and media players ensures that viewing that content is seamless on all screens, from mobile devices to the HDTV. WD TV personalizes the entertainment experience, providing the easiest way for consumers to playback all of their personal videos, photos and music.” WD TV- Personal Edition allows users to enjoy a wide range of personal media such as photos, video and music on their home entertainment systems by supporting many file formats, including MKV, MP4, AVI, WMV, MOV and more. Files can be streamed from any connected USB drive like the My Passport Ultra and My Book product families, personal cloud and network attached storage drives like WD’s My Cloud product family, digital camcorder or cameras, and any networked PC or Mac computer in the home. The new WD TV media player features WD’s newest intuitive user interface that allows users to take control of their entertainment by customizing the home page with their favorite apps, setting shortcuts to favorite content folders for quick access, and setting auto-run for preferred apps to begin at startup. The MSRP of WD TV is INR 7,999 and is expected to be available in India from August 2014 onwards.
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Lenovo unveils ThinkCentre E73z All-In-One Lenovo unveils the new ThinkCentre E73z All-In-One (AIO), a compact, high performance AIO, perfect for conserving space. Starting at INR 40,000 plus taxes, the AIO comes with a 720p HD camera for enhanced VOIP experience and multiple stand options, which allows the AIO flexibility to fit anywhere in the workspace. The 20” AIO PC weighs 6.3 kg onwards,
and offers super-fast Intel Core i7 processor and desktop class H81 chipset that improve performance by 10%. Equipped with 16GB RAM for faster and smoother response, the AIO has Windows 8 OS and View Management Utility Software (VMU).The E73z AIO is eco-friendly and is equipped with Cisco EnergyWise certified Desktop Power Manager.
SanDisk unveils SanDisk Extreme PRO SSD SanDisk has announced the availability of its new SanDisk Extreme PRO SSD—a drive designed for gamers, PC enthusiasts and media professionals who demand the highest possible consistent, real-world performance. With sequential read speeds of 550 megabytes/second (MB/S) and write speeds of up to 520 MB/s, the SanDisk Extreme PRO loads and runs graphics-intensive applications and game levels in a heartbeat. The SanDisk Extreme PRO SSD is offered in capacities of 240GB (MSRP INR 15,499), 480GB (MSRP INR 29,999), and 960GB (MSRP INR 48,999)**.
E-vision Multi-Apartment Video Door Phone E-vision has announced its multi-purpose, multi-apartment video door phone with 7” high resolution LCD monitor - EV-VDP. E-vision’s EV-VDP is designed to meet the security needs of the ever sprouting high-rise buildings in major cities and towns. The device provides unparalleled protection by enabling interaction with the visitor and the resident. Features: • Digital systems up to 900 indoor units • Integration with Guard Management Unit • Option for in-built access card reader
and door unlocking support
• Call and communication with resident and visitor
• Adopt CAT5 Twisted-pair cable con•
nection Working temperature: 450 C - 550 C
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Asus Republic of Gamers launches Epic Gaming Equipment
Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) showcased at Computex 2014its new line-up of gaming gear, each and every product crafted with the epic power and beauty demanded by the world’s best gamers. The awesome gear on display has been created by ROG for champions in pursuit of portability, powerand extreme performance. The portable and powerful gaming products include the G20 desktop designed to dominate small-form-factor gaming,the market-redefining GR8 that delivers PC gaming power in console form,the ultra-thin, ultra-cool GX500 gaming notebook, the Gladius gaming mouse with epic ergonomics and the GK2000 keyboard, which employs mechanical switches for high tactility and superb responsiveness.To tantalize performance enthusiasts, ROG showcased Maximus VII Formula, our flagship Z97-based gaming ATX motherboard, the Maximus VII Impact mini-ITX powerhouse, Crossblade Ranger — ROG’s first AMD FM2+ gaming motherboard — and the limitededition Ares III, world’s fastest graphics card powered by dual Radeon Hawaii XT graphics-processing units (GPUs) and cooled by a custom-designed water block.Commenting on ROG’s Computex 2014 presentation, Asus Chairman Jonney Shih said: “Performanceis what we live and breathe for! And aesthetics is about creating a sense of pride and belonging, way beyond the use of lines and colors. We take it upon ourselves to transform your desires and imagination into myriad products that are both beautiful and powerful to deliver the most epic gaming experience. This time, we aim to break all the boundaries that confines hard-core gaming into any designated space.”
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iBall Andi Tiger Smartphone iBall has introduced Andi 4 IPS Tiger to its growing portfolio of Andi Series smart phones . The Andi Tiger comes with 4 inch IPS display with the very robust Quad Core processor, combines productivity with performance, slated to be a complete smash hit among the 4inch range of smart phones. Andi Tiger features 4-inch Display which brings in hosts of features in the gadget like never before in its segment. Andi Tiger riding high on its blazing speed with
1.3 GHz Quad core, cortex A7 processor allows running multiple apps without any lags building an amazing gaming experience. It’s 4 inch IPS display with a super responsive and smooth capacitive touch makes the viewing experience from all screening angles, bringing in superior quality supported by superior graphics. It is available in two variants i.e. with 512 MB Ram and 1 GB Ram. Andi 4 IPS Tiger is priced at Rs.6, 599/(MRP of Rs. 7,199/-) for 1 GB version.
LAPCARE Smart 3G Wi-Fi Router with built-in Power bank
LAPCARE has announced the launch of smart wireless 3G router Smart 3G Wi-Fi, company’s latest multi-functional router with power bank for small offices, smartphone users and travelers. It provides 150 Mbps speed connectivity . Features: • Complies with 802.11b/g/n standards • GSM SIM Slot - 3G network support • Personal Wi-Fi Hotspot: supports upto 32 Wi-Fi devices •Battery : 4400 mAh Polymer Battery The smart 3G Wi-Fi router is priced at Rs. 1899 and has one year warranty.
Netrack introduces New Product on Rack Security Intelligent Racks Access Control Netrack has announced that it has introduced its Intelligent Racks Access Control for all datacenters. Rack access controller are designed and manufactured with highest quality standards to control, manage front and back door of rack or enclosures. The system is reliable, easy to install with minimum support and can be installed in new racks and retro-fitted on existing racks. The components are easily installed
in 1U enclosure with external connectors for easy installation readers, locks and sensors. Netrack’s Intelligent Racks Access Control has in-built capability for online firmware that makes upgradation easy, and addresses the data security issue by enabling downloading of data on software.
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Asus launches Essence One MKII DAC Series
Asus has announced the Essence One MKII USB digital-to-analog converter (DAC) series, with support for the latest Direct-Stream Digital 64 (DSD64) audio purity, a fully-balanced headphone amplifier optimized for 16 to 600ohm-impedance headphones and offering eight-times (8X) symmetrical upsampling. The latest evolution of the Essence One DAC series — winner of the CES 2012 Innovations Design and Engineering Award and twice recipient of awards from Japan’s prestigious Visual Grand Prix — adds more great features to deliver the profound musicality that is the goal of both the Essence audio team and all committed audiophiles. In addition to support for the latest DSD standard for audio reproduction that’s true to the original, Essence One MKII series DACs include a dedicated gain jumper to drive low-impedance in-ear monitor (IEM) headphones and sport a refined new look. Available in two models — Essence One MKII and Essence One MKII MUSES Edition — the latest Essence One MKII series DACs are engineered with a true balanced design for ultra-high-fidelity sound, an exquisite headphone amplifier with dual Texas Instruments LME49600 and 8X symmetrical upsampling for high-resolution, jitter-free audio. The Essence One MKII features 11 swappable operational amplifiers (op-amps) for easy tonal tuning. To create even more profound musicality The performance of Essence One MKII MUSES Edition is so impressive that even the manufacturer of MUSES op-amps has been moved to praise the work of our engineers. The Essence One MKII is priced at Rs.50000/- (excluding taxes) and Essence One MKII MUSES Edition is priced at Rs.65000/- (excluding taxes). Contact : 18002090365
Abacus Palit GT 740 series Abacus has introduced the latest Palit GT 740 series. With FXAA, PhysX and the latest NVIDIA technologies support, Palit GeForce GT 740 enables to let graphics users to go faster and enjoy a premium PC experience. It is currently available across 19 branches of Abacus. Featuring 5GHz for the 1GB/2GB GDDR5 frame buffer and added 65MHz for core speed from 993MHz to 1058MHz,
Palit GT 740 OC edition can boost gaming performance average 5% higher than nonOCed GT740, and furthermore, 4 times performance upgrade compared to the integrated GPU. Palit GT 740 allows you to enjoy lightning-speed, media rich web browsing, fast photo and video capabilities, and gaming that you just can’t do on integrated graphics.
Cadyce CA-PS541 Switch
Cadyce has introduced the CA-PS541 Switch. The CAPS541 is a 5 Port 10/100Mbps Switch with 4 PoE Ports. FEATURES • Total power up to 65Watt • 4 Ports PSE/ PoE function, compliant with IEEE802.3af • Supports the power up to 15.4Watt per port • Provides 5 ports of 10/100Mbps • 8 Port 10/100Mbps PoE Switch CA-PS800 FEATURES • 8 x 10/100Mbps Auto-negotiation Fast Ethernet RJ-45 ports • Supports PoE power up to 120W (8-port PoE) for all PoE ports
Portronics Scanny 7 Portronics has announced the launch of its easy, new portable scanner. Scanny 7 is an uncomplicated innovative portable scanner for going paperless as it is tiny and mobile. Moreover, Scanny 7 is the perfect choice for small businesses, mobile professionals or anyone else who needs a compact mobile scanner loaded with high performance features. Scan photos, busi-
ness cards, invoices, statements, receipts, contracts, forms, handwritten notes and more with these lightweight portable scanners that take up minimal space whether in a briefcase or on desktop.It’s quite small – about the size of an empty paper towel roll – so you can tuck it away in a drawer when you’re not scanning.The Scanny 7 is available at a price of Rs. 7,499/-.
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Gigabyte unleash 9 Series G1 Gaming Motherboards
Gigabyte has launched its latest 9 series G1 Gaming motherboards based on the Intel Z97/H97 Chipset with support for the latest Intel® 4th and 5th generation Core processors. The new G1 Gaming motherboards are packed with absolutely everything you’ll need to build an uncompromising, highperformance gaming PC. The Gigabyte G1 Gaming motherboards deliver a range of exciting features such as the Gigabyte’s AmpUp Audio and several other advanced technologies for serious gamers and audiophiles, including the world’s first onboard OP-Amp socket. Additionally, the Killer E2200 gigabit Ethernet controller offers enhanced online gaming and online media performance compared to standard solutions. Gigabyte G1 Gaming motherboards come equipped with an onboard M.2 slot, providing users PCI-Express connectivity for SSD devices. Delivering up to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds, M.2 offers users considerably faster storage performance than current mSATA and even SATA Revision 3 (6Gb/s) storage devices. Gigabyte G1 Gaming motherboards feature an onboard SATA Express connector which provides performance far superior to that of current SATA technologies. SATA Express features data transfer rates of up to 10Gb/s, considerably higher than SATA Revision 3 (6Gb/s), which won’t bottleneck faster NAND flash technologies in cutting edge SSDs. SATA Express combines the benefits of PCI-Express and SATA to provide much higher bandwidth, allowing SATA Express based drives to perform at similar speeds as PCIExpress based drives.
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Thecus New SMB Rackmount N4510U PRO Apical has announced the availability of a new SMB 4-bay Rackmount: The N4510U PRO from Thecus. With a nearly 15% rise in processing speed with the help of Intel Atom D2701 processor and a stylish new front panel, the new N4510U PRO is the future-proofing for business.
Features: • Intel Atom D2701 Dual-Core Processor (2.13GHz) • 2GB DDR3 RAM • Redesigned front panel • HDMI and VGA output • Choice of single or redundant power
Kingston Digital ships M.2 SATA SSDs Kingston has announced a new M.2 2280 SATA SSD. The new 22mm x 80mm dimension provides a thin, caseless and compact form factor ideal for new notebook platforms such as Ultrabooks, smaller design embedded systems, ultra-thin computing devices and motherboards that support the recently released Intel Z97 chipset. M.2 2280 SATA SSD features advanced garbage collection, wear leveling and TRIM support to keep drive performance consistent over the life of the drive. SATA DevSleep allows efficient power management and minimal power consumption. It is backed by a three-year warranty, free technical support and Kingston reliability.
Asia Powercom PowerTV 306 LCD TV Tuner card Asia Powercom has introduced new PowerTV 306 LCD TV Tuner card to its new line of PC peripheral segment. With a promising performance and durability PowerTV 306 TV Tuner from Asia Powercom offers the best to its customers. PowerTV 306 features a unique PIP function based analogue TV tuner card to provide fully functional remote control, full HD resolution with ultra-sharp picture quality. It also includes Force Ware Multimedia, a full-featured software application that gives consumers complete control over their multimedia programs with one,
simple-to-use interface. Users can now enjoy and relax with personal entertainment with PowerTV 306 in Laptop/PCs. Features: • New compact size HD TV tuner for easy travel and storage • Advanced scanning frequency technology to provide ultra-sharp picture quality • Full HD TV resolution for real viewing pleasure
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LAPCARE unveils Hybrid Dual Pen drive for PC’s and Smartphones
Netgear N300 Wi-Fi Router with External Antennas
Netgear has unveiled the launch of Netgear N300 Wi-Fi Router with External Antennas (WNR614), which allows the speed for faster downloads and internet gaming. With the support of external antennas it improves the Wi-Fi coverage and provides the Wi-Fi range to medium-sized homes. The Netgear N300 Wi-Fi Router with External Antennas (WNR614) offers the speed required for faster downloads and Internet gaming. This router delivers high-performance wireless speeds of up to 300 Mbps and is the ideal router for medium-sized homes. It delivers the speed and reliability needed for applications such as HD streaming, online gaming and a secure and reliable connection to the Internet. The WNR614 includes advanced features such as external antennas for improved Wi-Fi coverage and Push ’N’ Connect for an easy push button Wi-Fi connection. FEATURES: • Reliable Connections: Enjoy better connectivity throughout your home. The advanced QoS technology optimized for smooth HD streaming & gaming. • Share your music anywhere: Share & stream your movies, music, photos • Easy installation: Easy setup for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers • Netgear N300 Wi-Fi Router (WNR614) will be available soon in India with its authorized distributors.
LAPCARE has introduced its Infinity Duo Hybrid Dual pen drive. The device gives copious scope of data storage and movement and ideal for those who wish admittance to multiple gadgets. It will be available in 8GB at a very competetive pricing. The Infinity Duo Hybrid Dual pen drive comes with standard USB 2.0 Port on one end and a micro USB connector on the other. The pen drive is compatible with mobile phone’s PCs supporting OTG (OnThe-Go Function). On the other hand it can be connected as a standard USB 2.0
port that can be used to connect, transfer the data from PCs and laptops. It is weighs around 10.1grams. The pen drive is compatible with mobile phone’s PCs supporting OTG (On-TheGo Function). It can be connected to both desktop, smart phone & tablets. • It will be available in 8 GB capacity. Infinity Duo Hybrid Dual pen drive is priced at Rs. 599/-(MRP). This product carries a warranty of 5 years and is available with LAPCARE national distributor RX Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
Kingston releases Larger Capacity mSATA Drives
Kingston has announced the addition of 240GB and 480GB capacities to the existing SSDNow mS200 mSATA SSD line. Kingston’s SSDNow mS200 mSATA solid-state drive allows system builders and enthusiasts a cost-effective performance boost with quicker boot time and application loads while requiring less power than HDDs. The mS200’s small-form factor is perfect for notebook, tablet and Ultrabook PCs, as well as a variety of embedded systems. It can also be used as a caching device with motherboards that support Intel Smart Response Technology (SRT) to improve system performance. mS200 has read speeds up to 550MB/s and write speeds up to 520MB/s.
Kaspersky Lab announces New Light Agent Virtualization Security At the Vmware Partner Exchange Program held across multiple cities, Kaspersky Lab announced its latest virtualization security solution, which delivers advanced protection to the VMware virtualization platform. This new offering will compliment Kaspersky Lab’s industry-leading agentless virtualization security solution for VMware vSphere users, which will continue to be offered as Kaspersky Security for Virtualization | Agentless. The new light agent technology is Kaspersky Lab’s first ever security solution optimized specifically for VMware customers, and will provide VMware customers with
a choice of agentless or light-agent protection. The protection and performance benefits of Kaspersky Lab’s light agent solution offer the “best of both worlds” over existing agentless and agent-based virtualization security models. Building and maintaining a virtual network requires specialized software and expertise which differ greatly from the tools and training needed to manage a physical network of endpoints and servers.
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Asus unveils TUF Series Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 and Mark 2 Motherboards
Asus has unveiled the TUF Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 and Mark 2 motherboards, which are built around the latest Intel Z97 Express chipset. The new TUF Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 and Sabertooth Z97 Mark 2 motherboards support up to the latest 5thgeneration Intel CoreTM processors and — exclusively on the Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 — the new 10Gbit/s SATA Express interface for high-speed external storage. The robust TUF motherboards have upgraded thermal management with the brand new TUF ICe cooling. Other features include the comprehensive Thermal Radar cooling control, including the innovative Dust Diverter reversible fan technology and VGA Fan Control, making TUF motherboards cooler, more stable and even more reliable. Both motherboards also come with a 5 years warranty. Both the TUF Z97 motherboards include Thermal Radar 2, which now allows users to control fans on ASUS graphics cards as well the case and system fans. Designed to provide total control over fan tuning and system cooling, it delivers the perfect balance between quietness, cooling and performance. TUF Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 is fully geared up with Thermal Armor, TUF Fortifier and Dust Defenders for the ultimate in cooling, stability and durability. Sabertooth Z97 Mark 2 is engineered with military-certified TUF components for everyday reliability, plus TUF ICe and Thermal Radar 2 for comprehensive control of cooling. Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 is priced at Rs.19,100/- and Sabertooth Z97 Mark 2 is priced at Rs.14,000/- .
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Netgear rolls out N300 Wi-Fi Modem Router with Essentials Edition Netgear unveils the new product Netgear N300 Wi-Fi Modem Router—Essentials Edition (D1500), which delivers the speed and reliability needed for simultaneously downloads, online gaming and a secure and reliable connection to the Internet. The Netgear N300 WiFi Modem Router— Essentials Edition has a built-in ADSL2+ modem for use with DSL, cable or fibre Internet service.
Features: • Reliable Connections: The N300 WiFi Modem Router has external antennas that provide improved coverage and throughput. • Sharing: Share & stream your movies, music, photos • Secure Wi-Fi Connections: Highest level wireless security with WPA/WPA2 • Easy installation
Astrum NFC Enabled Bluetooth Portable Speaker Astrum Holdings has introduced the latest NFC (Near Field Communication) enabled portable bluetooth speaker, Symphony BT-027N. Symphony BT-027N contains built-in near field connection (NFC), allowing the user to connect their devices by simple tapping the smartphones or tablets that support NFC. The device also has a built-in noise filter microphone for conferencing. The speakers come with a rechargeable battery which enables up to 10 hours play time. Astrum Symphony BT-027N is priced at Rs. 3,200/-.
Sandisk designs USB with Romero Britto SanDisk Corporation has announced its special edition Cruzer Pop USB flash drive, designed by Romero Britto, is now available in India on Snapdeal.com. This partnership with Britto is an example of SanDisk’s commitment to developing new designs for the region. Known for his colorful and cheerful works of art, Britto developed a unique design using soccer as an inspiration. It will be featured on the 8GB Cruzer Pop USB flash
drive. The drive also includes SanDisk SecureAccess Software, which provides secure file encryption and password protection for private files, while leaving the rest of the drive available for worryfree sharing2. It is priced at INR 499/-.
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NZXT Phantom 240 Mid Tower Chassis are now available with Prime ABGB
Lenovo unveils A7-50 7” Wideview Android Tablet
Lenovo has launched the all-new A750 performance tablet with an in-plane switching (IPS) screen that delivers a wide viewing angle, perfect for sharing content with friends in groups. The quad core processing (1.3 Ghz) enables multitasking, delivers a smoother Android experience and eliminates stutter when playing games or experiencing HD videos. It is equipped with dual cameras, the A7-50 is an awesome device to click photos and selfies owing to the 5 megapixel rear camera and 2 megapixel front camera. The A7-50 weighs just 320 grams. With its pocket-friendly size at just 9.6mm thin, it’s perfect for reading, listening to music and web-surfing. And can slide easily into any pocket.The A750 also comes preloaded with Premium Apps called SHAREit, SECUREit and SYNCit to enhance the user experience. SHAREit helps in rapid sharing of photos, apps across devices without network charges or a Wi-Fi connection, while SECUREit helps speed up the device and protect against viruses, spam, malware; and SYNCit helps back up & restore the user’s contacts, SMS messages and call logs. The multi-touch A-750 is available in midnight blue. Other key features include: 1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor, 1GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, 32 GB external expandable storage via SD card, 5MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, a 3450mAh battery (upto 7 and half hours), full 3G capabilities and built in Voice calling capability. The Lenovo A7-50 wideview tablet is priced at INR 15,499 (all inclusive) and available at all Lenovo exclusive stores and multi brand outlets.
NZXT has announced the latest entry to the Phantom series of cases, the Phantom 240 through their National Distributor Prime ABGB. The new case is sleeker and has better looks than its predecessors, softening some of the more aggressive looks to the Phantom series. Over the years, the original Phantom and Phantom 410 quickly became NZXT’s signature cases. Now, NZXT is happy to introduce its latest addition to the family, the Phantom 240. The NZXT’s recently redesigned standard case fans, the 120mm FN V2, bringing additional cooling and lower noise levels, you will also find the chassis supports five fans in total; 2 x 120mm in the front, 2 x 120mm in the back and 2 x 120mm or 140mm in the top.
NZXT P 240 comes with the MRP of Rs. 7350/- .
Convert Any TV into Smart TV with Astrum’s Magic Stick Astrum Holdings has announced the launch of Android Magic Stick - converts any TV into smart TV instantly. It allows super-fast uploads and downloads through Wi-Fi and faster transfer of files through Bluetooth. The Magic Stick is powered with 1.6GHz Cortex A9 CPU, Quad Core GPU and 1GB DDR3 RAM which helps the user to play games and run applications faster. Also it supports Micro SD card for storage. Astrum Magic Stick is priced at MRP of Rs 3,999 and is available ex-stock with Emporis Peripherals. It is backed up with a carry-in 1 year warranty.
NComputing Introduces Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) Solution NComputing has announced a Desktopas-a-Service (DaaS) solution designed for Service Providers enabling them to quickly roll-out hosted desktops as a service to small and medium businesses (SMBs) with lower cost and complexity than other approaches to DaaS. NComputing is also announcing that Sonet Corporation, a member of the Sony Group (collectively called “So-net”), is the first service provider to build a DaaS solution powered by NComputing’s vSpace desktop virtualizat ion platform. So-net’s
new DaaS offering for the Japanese market, called Virtual Desktop Service, went live today. Desktop virtualization is playing an increasingly important role for SMBs who are looking for more efficient delivery and management of the corporate desktop. DaaS takes this to the next level by simplifying the delivery of desktops as a service.
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HP’s discounted cloud services for Technopark incubatees The Technopark-Technology Business Incubator (T-TBI) today added another enabler for startups looking to achieve global competitiveness by partnering tech major HP for cost-effective and dynamic cloud computing services. With this the Technopark-TBI has become the first incubator in India to roll out cloud computing technology for startups and the services is the first-of-its-kind for HP in India.
iBall Slide Q900 Quad Core Tablet
iBall has unveiled iBall Slide 3G 7803Q-900 in its very successful and growing performance series tablet PCs. Slide 3G 7803Q-900 sports a 7.85 inch IPS display and HD resolution (1024 x 768) for incredibly sharp image quality that immerses user’s right into the action. It features a 5MP Auto Focus (AF) rear camera and 2 MP front camera. It comes with latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Slide 3G 7803Q-900 is priced at Rs 12,499/ - (MRP of Rs. 13,999/-) .
HP Enterprise Service which will provide cloud services exclusively to TBI incubated companies at special, discounted rates through Trivandrum-based Techpool Consultancy Services.
Axis modular miniature camera series
Axis Communications has introduced a modular camera series that not only gives customers discreet surveillance solutions that provide high image detail, but also great flexibility in choosing the units that are ideal for the installation. The divided network camera concept allows a small sensor unit to be installed discreetly in tight places and the bigger main unit to be placed elsewhere and away from public view. The series includes AXIS F41 Main Unit and four compatible AXIS F sensor units with different form factors and lens types for different field of views. AXIS F41 Main Unit houses the processor, network, power, SD card slot and other connections, and can connect to one AXIS F sensor unit. Each sensor unit consists of a lens and image sensor, comes with the choice of a 3-m or 12-m (10-ft. or 39-ft.) premounted cable for connecting to the main unit.
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On World Environment Day ( June 5), Zebronics cleaned up a part of the Marina Beach in Chennai under Zeb Environment – an initiative by Zebronics to do keep the surroundings clean and providing healthy living conditiond. Do your bit today, everyday, for we make the world we live in and shape our own environment.
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G56JR-CN135H Lenovo • ThinkPad Yoga 12.5 Mulitmode • • • •
Business Ultrabook Processor – Intel Core i5 – 4200U (1.6 GHz/3 MB/ 5 GT/s) Memory – 4 GB DDR III OS – Window 8 professional Magnesium – alloy frame with corning Gorilla Glass display in some models.
• Asus Gaming Notebook • The power and the 15.6 in Notebook Glory • Superb performance from Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GTX 760M graphics. • Remarkable detail and 178 degree viewing on a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS
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• Stylish gaming with an adjustable-
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• Take it anywhere – Perfect for life on the go. Take it on the road or relax and listen at home.
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Netgear • WNR614 Wireless – G Router • N300 Wifi Speed • External antennas for improved
this unique design is sure to turn some heads. • Enjoy 5 hours of continuous play without recharging. Recharge the built-in lithiumion battery with the convenience of the included microUSB cable and rock on.
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BIOSTAR introduces Hi-Fi Z97WE Mainboard
Plustek new Mobile Office S601 Scanner
Plustek Technology has announced the new Plustek MobileOffice S601 portable A6 sized ID card and license scanner. The Plustek MobileOffice S601 has about same footprint as a smart phone and will scan a card less than 5 seconds. It is ideal for scanning licenses, ID cards, business cards, receipts, as well as checks and deposit slips. Plustek MobileOffice S601 is designed to capture critical identification documents in healthcare, banking, hospitality, visitor access control and other applications where ID cards are frequently used. The MobileOffice S601 includes two programmable one-touch scan buttons that enable you to start scanning by simply pressing a button. To create a Searchable PDF or image of the ID, simply load the card and press a button. The MobileOffice S601 also features advanced image processing that allows you to scan ID cards/driver’s licenses and embossed plastic cards with no adjustments. Images are automatically straightened, rotated and adjusted for exposure. The result is smaller file sizes and more accurate data extraction. Industry standard TWAIN drivers simplify integration into your application. Plustek has APIs and deployment tools available to facilitate integration and easy installation. Key Features • Fast 6 second scan speed (300dpi, A6, colour) • LED Illumination eliminates warmup time • USB power eliminates the need for external power source • Scans to Searchable PDF or image file formats • Scans Plastic Cards up to 1.2mm thick. • MobileOffice S601 is priced at INR6300.
BIOSTAR has introduced Intel’s next generation Haswell based motherboard, the Hi-Fi Z97WE. It comes with many features such as “Hi-Fi” audio technology. The Hi-Fi Z97WE is an ATX form factor board that features Intel socket 1150 support. It has 4 memory slots for up to 32GB of RAM. The on-board LAN controller also supports 10/100/1000/2000 with “Teaming” mode. The on-board HDMI supports 4K and 2K resolutions. It includes the usual high-end motherboard features like USB 3.0, HDMI and PCI-E slots, as well as the newest PCIe development, the “M.2” form factor.
Lastly, being based on the Intel Z97 chipset, the Hi-Fi Z97WE also comes with Intel SRT (Smart Response Technology), Intel RST (Rapid Storage Technology), Intel Rapid Start Technology and Intel Smart Connect Technology all built into the system, ready to go.
Zebronics Sound Monster Speakers Line-up Zebronics has revamped its Sound Monster line-up of 5.1 channel speakers with a new range comprising eight new models. TheZEB-SW9310 RUCF 5.1 channel speaker system comes with 6.5-inch speaker driver for Sub-woofer delivers a 40W heart thumping low end frequency response along with Satellite drivers delivering 15W of high power Mid and High frequency response.
Raritan unveils Fast and Intelligent Rack Power Transfer Switch at Cisco Live Raritan has introduced the Intelligent Rack Transfer Switch (PX3TS) to help keep data center equipment operating through power failures. When the new switch senses power loss, it provides fast and seamless power load transfers from one power source to another without interrupting operations. The PX3TS switch is targeted at cloud computing infrastructures and data center racks filled with one-power-supply devices. Raritan’s PX3TS switch uses an innovative
hybrid design to provide fast power loss detection and load transfers that exceed that of other offerings in the market, including standard automatic transfer switches (ATS), and at a lower price point and greater energy efficiency than static transfer switches. Available worldwide, the Raritan Transfer Switch PX3TS comes with a number of options and a range of voltage and plug types. The PX3TS switch comes with an intelligent network-ready controller with display.
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Vdopia appoints Daniel Ahiakpor as VP, Business Development
Rashi Peripherals teams up with MOBOTIX AG for quality Surveillance Systems Solution
MOBOTIX AG, one of the leading companies for high resolution surveillance cameras across the world is now tapping the Indian landscape. To embark upon this new journey they have teamed up with Rashi Peripherals to distribute MOBOTIX AG products across India. Rashi Peripherals has a reach of 58 branches and 60 service centres across the country which makes all the products easily accessible even in the farthest corners of the world. In very little time, MOBOTIX AG has conquered second place in Europe and worldwide in terms of market share in IP camera. MOBOTIX AG is producing only megapixel cameras for last 12 years and, in this area, ranks as the global market leader in high-resolution video systems with a largest market share. MOBOTIX AG, have focused Innovative products for Surveillance Industries, providing ultimate security-vision-systems experience to the consumer. MOBOTIX AG is known as the leading pioneer in network camera technology and its decentralized concept has made high-resolution video systems cost efficient. Innovation of 2002, Hemispheric MOBOTIX camera can ensure a full 180 degree watch with a panorama view making every detail of the place. The biggest advantage of owning a MOBOTIX AG Security Vision System is that there will be no need of anything else as it combines the NVR / VMS in the Camera with direct connectivity NAS for Storage. India being the hub of growth needs a simple yet effective security solution for all climate and conditions.
Vdopia has announced the appointment of Daniel Ahiakpor as Vice President, Business Development, a newly created position in Vdopia’s New York office. Mr. Ahiakpor will be responsible for striking and developing key publisher and mobileapp partnerships for the company. “Daniel is an accomplished advertising technology professional with over 12 years of experience in sales, business development, publisher relations, and ad operations with a focus on video,” says Chhavi Upadhyay, co-founder, Chief Operating Officer, Vdopia Inc. “He will be an impor-
tant addition to our New York operation as we ramp up our mobile video programmatic buying and selling capabilities.” Mr. Ahiakpor comes to Vdopia from Adap.tv (New York), an AOL Company, and a leading video ad exchange and platform.
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Panasonic Automotive Batteries Business Partners Meet Mitashi offers 3 Years Warranty on 65” Full HD LED TV
Mitashi offers 3 years warranty on 65” Full HD LED TV. With the recently launched 65” Full HD LED TV, Mitashi has proved to be the best and committed to its customers with the offer. Unmatched viewing experience, spectacular image quality, stunning performance make Mitashi 65” LED TVs the perfect match to be associated with a winning and dynamic team Rajasthan Royals. Mitashi series of LED TVs are crafted to fulfil three things - Quality, Performance and Incredible value for money. “We are proud to be the first brand to offer 3 years warranty on 65”Full HD LED TV. We at Mitashi always strive to give the best in terms of technology, design, price, additional benefit without compromising on the quality. With our 65” Full HD LED TV, customer can enjoy, experience the theatre like performance for a long term. Mitashi will take care of all unexpected repairs at no personal cost to the customers for next 3 years. This great offer gives maximum reassurance to the users. Committed to provide best performance like Rajasthan Royals.”said Mr. Rakesh Dugar, Chairman & Managing Director at Mitashi Edutainment Pvt. Ltd. Playing Multi-media files directly from your USB storage devices such as pen drives or external hard drives is extremely easy in 65” Full HD TV as the movie plug and play application plays over 27 movie formats, including AVI, MPEG, MKV, WMA. The Televisions features USB Ports and HDMI Ports for you to enjoy multiple connectivity options. The Slim and lightweight range of Mitashi LED TVs can be mounted on the wall or fixed on the stand, totally depending on your viewing comfort. The elegant new range from Mitashi will complement almost any decor, while the special picture frame mode will enhance the very look of a living space even when it is not being used.
Panasonic recently organized its second Business Partners meet at Chennai on 16th June, where a total of 100 automotive battery dealers were a part of this mega event. Followed by the success of the first dealers meet in Mumbai, this meet provided a platform for dealers across markets, underscoring Panasonic’s efforts to create and drive preference around the usage of Panasonic automotive batteries among the dealer community. It served as a great opportunity for the participants to share best practices, suggestions, and expectations from Panasonic while focusing on methods that company is adapting to drive prefer-
ence for its products in the Indian market. The keynote address was given by Mr. Masahiro Doi, Managing Director, Panasonic Automotive Systems Asia Pacific and Director India Operations Mr. Hidemi Naito, who shared company’s global vision and technological edge of new-gen Automotive Batteries.
Asus concludes Multi City Partner meets to promote Latest 9 series motherboards Asus recently concluded a 5 city channel engagement drive from 15th May to 27th May 2014 to promote its latest 9 series motherboards in Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin and Ahmedabad. The objective was to promote Asus’ 9 series motherboards amongst channel and provide platform to showcase and explain features to all the dealers, Asus Golden Partners, Asus Elite Club members and System Integrators. A total of 430 partners across 5 cities attended the meets.
ADATA Loyalty Program for partners ADATA Technology has announced the revamp of ‘ADATA Loyalty Program’ to its partners across India. Partners will be eligible for the loyalty bonus on the basis of reaching specific monthly targets. ADATA India has been running a back-end incentive program for its partners since January 2013. The redesigned program adds one more level called Spartans to its existing two levels – Gladiators and Warriors. The Spartan partners will be the top rung partners for ADATA India. The incentive calculation will be done on a monthly basis but the pay-outs will be done on quarterly basis. Commenting on the program announcement, Mr Sudip De, Vice President, at ADATA Technology said, “India is an important part of
the overall APAC global strategy and we are constantly working to encourage and reward our partners who go the extra step. The scheme is aimed at motivating partners to reach out to as many end-users and push the sale to achieve and over-achieve their targets.” ADATA has been adding impetus on its high end range of storage products specially the SSDs amongstpartners and renewed focus on loyalty program.
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