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Zebronics launches Rewards Program for Channel Partners Publisher & Managing Editor Betson Mathai Chief Editor Shajan Ponnamattom Editor Anjana Rajendran Sub Editor Amritha S.M. Advertisement Bibin Sebastian: 8086333434 0495-4040906, 2366575 infofriendadvt@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.
Zebronics has announced that it will reward its secondary partners – dealers and resellers – under a new program labelled the ‘ZebBlast’, in which partners earn points for their product offtake from the Company. Timed to celebrate the onset of festivals over the next three months, the scheme covers all Zebronics products and is applicable to members of Zebronics’ channel community across the country. Under the ZebBlast Channel Scheme, partners earn points set to three cut-off levels. On crossing each level, they can get exciting prizes such as tablets, premium smart phones, washing machines, LED TVs and international holidays. At the Gold Level (achieved on reaching 7,000 points), they can take home a Zebpad 7T100 Tablet or a washing machine. At the Platinum Level (achieved on reaching 14,000 points), the prize is a 32-inch LED TV or a Samsung Galaxy Grand Smartphone. The ultimate level is the Diamond Level (achieved on reaching 21,000 points), which will get the partner an overseas trip with a 3-night stay
TRENDnet unveils TU-S9 F&D Discovery H30 Professional stereo headphones Fenda Audio has introduced the F&D Discovery H30 stands for clarity, strength and flexibility. The core competence of this exceptional product is its sound - and it’s no less than crystal clear. F&D has crafted the outer headband with genuine leather and an adjustable inner headband with soft finishing, ensuring durability and comfort for the users. F&D Discovery H30 is Priced at Rs 2,490/-.
TRENDnet has launched TU-S9; a USB to Serial converter which allows users to connect RS-232 serial device with Desktop or Laptop. The TU-S9 operates on multiple operating systems and provides dual buffers for upstream and downstream data transfer. TU-S9 is light weight and its cable length is 60cm. TU-S9 works at maximum 85% humidity. TU-S9 is priced at Rs. 1,490/-. The product carries a warranty of 2 years and is available with TRENDnet national distributor Abacus Peripherals Pvt. Ltd.
in a star accommodation hotel. Partners achieving the Diamond Level can re-enter the scheme, i.e. avail the rewards multiple times. Said Rajesh Doshi, co-founder and Purchase & Marketing Director at Top Notch Infotronix, “Our ZebBlast scheme is designed to better incentivise our partners, with the confidence that it will be a strong motivator to achieve better results.” The ZebBlast Channel Scheme from Zebronics has already opened for registration. Partners can register up to October 25, 2013, offline or as well as online. The Scheme runs up to December 31st, 2013.
Array Networks offers Complete Application Delivery Networking Solution to Enterprise Class Customers
Array Networks has further expanded its offerings to meet the increasing demand for more comprehensive Application Delivery Networking (ADN) architectures and solutions. Array’s WAN optimization, Web Application Firewall (WAF), application gateway and popular Application Delivery controllers (ADC) solutions sync together to build Array’s holistic ADN solution. ADN solutions optimize, secure, classify and prioritize applications, content and user access in real-time to provide significant improvements in latency, bandwidth optimization, reliability and performance.
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neoteric successfully participates at Infocomm 2013 ZOTAC and Aditya Infotech Ltd Dubai Getaway ZOTAC International, a leading innovator and manufacturer of graphics cards, motherboards and mini-PCs, and its distributor Aditya Infotech Ltd-added distribution house, took ZOTAC Premium Partners to a luxurious and fun filled trip to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The dealers were shown many tourist destinations in Dubai. The highlight of the event was visit to Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi and Desert Safari. ZOTAC have completed 5 years of its foothold in India in 2013 and have become No.1 VGA brand. To honor and appreciate the hard work put in by the premium partners to make ZOTAC the highest selling NVIDIA graphics card brand. This trip was to celebrate the success of ZOTAC. The dealers were also given a heads up of the upcoming product line as well as future plans of the company.
Expressing on the achievement, Mr. Sanjay Gogia, VP IT/Audio/Video BU at Aditya Infotech Ltd, Our channel partners have always been our strong arm for achieving milestones in the industry. We really thank our channel partners for their constant support and encouragement that have complimented our vision and supported our efforts in capturing market share of Graphic Cards business in IndiaWe value our partnership and recognition with ZOTAC for acknowledging our team efforts and we endeavor to aggressively promote ZOTAC in India. We are also planning to launch new products from ZOTAC in coming quarters In the coming year, ZOTAC plans to invest more in channel and introduce more such programs to help dealers understand the company better and provide all the assistance required by them.
neoteric Technology Solutions (NTS), a division of neoteric infomatique ltd., one of India’s leading national value-added IT distribution companies successfully participated at Infocomm 2013. NTS presented intensive live-demonstrations on all three days of the event, focusing on how businesses and customers would benefit with its comprehensive range of AV products, solutions and services. The event received great response from channel partners, vendors and endusers. NTS presented a unique hands-on experience of the demo products to the visitors. This included leading brands like Alcatel-Lucent, AJA, Cybernetyx, Kramer,
Wallflower, LG, Matrox, NEC, Panasonic, Polycon, Harman and AMX. The key display of solutions and services included IP telephony, networking, audio video, digital signage and media & entertainment.
Intelliverse Telecom India appoints V R Kirubakaran as the New Country Manager Intelliverse has announced the appointment of Mr. V.R. Kirubakaran (VRK), as the Country Manager for Intelliverse Telecom India. In this role, VRK will drive customer acquisition, channel partner expansion and oversee the strategic direction of the company in India. Apart from his involvement in the planning activities for the Indian market and establishing financial goals and targets for the national operation, he will also play a critical role in strategic initiatives.
D-Link Wireless Extender Wins Prestigious Good Design Award The D-Link DAP-1320 Wireless Range Extender N300 has received a 2013 Good Design Award, given by the Japan Institute for Design Promotion ( JDP) to recognize outstanding industrial design. Previously, the DAP-1320 had also been named a PC Magazine Editor’s Choice and been a top seller on Amazon.com. Attractive and compact, the DAP-1320 is designed to improve Wi-Fi coverage in modern homes. Thanks to its small size, it won’t block nearby electrical outlets when plugged in. It links to an existing Wi-Fi network automatically with a single button press and rebroadcasts the signal to eliminate annoying “dead zones”, ensuring strong, stable wireless connections in every
room. “People today depend more than ever on their smartphones and tablets, meaning reliable Wi-Fi at home has become a necessity. Any weakness in coverage can mean that streaming movies skip, Internet calls drop, and messages sent over Wi-Fi don’t get through, which is incredibly frustrating,” said Mr. Anoop Jarial, VP – Product Marketing, D-Link (India) Limited. As a Good Design Award winner, the DLink DAP-1320 Wireless Range Extender N300 is eligible to bear the ‘G-Mark’, a trusted symbol globally since 1957 that connects outstanding industrial design with everyday life uses.
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Unistal to increase the strength of its partners before end of this year
A10 Networks appoints Jason Matlof as VP of Worldwide Marketing
A10 Networks has announced the appointment of Jason Matlof as Vice President of Worldwide Marketing. Reporting directly to A10 Founder and CEO Lee Chen, Jason is responsible for leading A10’s global marketing organization and chartered to drive product marketing strategy, increase brand awareness, and continue market expansionin partnership with A10’s worldwide sales and engineering teams. This senior executive announcement follows shortly after the appointment of Ray Smets as VP of Worldwide Sales and demonstrates A10’s rapidly growing commercial opportunities. Jason is a seasoned marketing executive with over 17 years of experience in the technology, data networking and security industry. Most recently, Jason was Vice President of Marketing at Big Switch Networks where he led Corporate and Product Marketing strategy from the initial corporate launch through early product category evangelization, and built category leadership in the emergingSoftware-defined Networking (SDN) product category. Jason started his career in the mid1990s at Cisco Systems, where he managed the product management team for the company’s industry-leading, multi-billion dollar fixed-configuration Ethernet switching product suite. Directly following, he was appointed Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Neoteris.
Unistal is planning to expand its operations across PAN India. With recently launched Protegent Antivirus and Protegent Internet Security, the company is all set to increase its partner strength to 10000 before end of this year. The company has adopted the strategy to primarily target B & C class cities. To strengthen the confidence of the partners, the company is offering free Protegent Internet Security to its partners for his machine. This would help Unistal partners to feel and understand the product thoroughly. The recently launched Protegent Antivirus and Protegent Internet Security provide an
innovative, faster scanning engine developed specially for Windows environment. This new range works perfectly with even 512 MB RAM.
Plextor SSDs claim the lowest annual failure rate in the industry @ 0.16% Plextor gives us a sneak peek inside its State-of-the-Art testing laboratory, revealing the secret behind its stable and dependable SSD. Plextor’s stringent testing is done through all the stages right from development till the SSD is packed and dispatched. Plextor has the firmware development team and hardware engineers that can respond to test results and produce ultra-stable designs, and control quality tightly, which combined with 100% testing gives Plextor SSDs the lowest annual failure rate in the industry.
PremiumAV expands across PAN India, Middle-East and Russia PremiumAV, developers of world’s lightest antivirus, have strengthened their presence across India, Middle-East and Russia. With the growing partner’s network across the globe, PremiumAV plans to have its strong footprints worldwide in near future. PremiumAV has witnessed increasing sales through ecommerce portals in last 3 months and plans to strengthen the same for faster global acceptability. PremiumAV have their presence across Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Assam and Tamil Nadu in India. PremiumAV has also made its presence in Middle-East and Russia through its partner network. PremiumAV plans to expand across tier II & III cities in the coming quarters.
PremiumAV is enabled with latest technology of file path scanner, process/memory scanner, powerful virus cleaning and USB scanning. PremiumAV has a user friendly setup process and quick support assistance to ease the traditional problem faced by customers. Mr. Sanjay Garg, CEO at PremiumAV said, “PremiumAV’s lightest and hassle free feature is making it popular among its user. Our main focus is to make PremiumAV visible across India and globe."
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neoteric conducts successful bi-city Xplore & Evolve events for Intel Toshiba Storage Partners completes successful voyage to Dubai
Toshiba along with Rashi Peripherals recently concluded the Dubai programme. This was part of the scheme that partners achieved for Toshiba External HDD business. The normal incentive tours are bland and Dubai is covered in 2N/3Days. But Toshiba Storage Team took a decision to give memories that last a lifetime with the treat to partners who had toiled to win this tour. Therefore all the elements of touring Dubai was added and some of the highlights were Limousine ride , Duck tour and breath taking view from the 124th floor of world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa. In all, 21 Partners from all over the country and few Rashi Branch Heads travelling with the team.One of the highlights of this trip was the limousine ride for all the partners for an hour, which replicated the rich lifestyle lead by sheiks and elite people of Dubai. This trip proved that Toshiba Storage along with Rashi Peripherals is going an extra mile by making a gesture to interact and casually enjoy with the partners and what better place than the exotic locations of Dubai with an efficient team. Mr. Dilip Kumar Chhabaria, Lion Computers says “This was an unforgettable trip. I have never been to such a trip with all the experiences in just a small span of time. This trip gave all of us a much needed break. The limousine ride made us feel like kings for a little while.” Mr. Ankit Mittal, Gayatri Computers says “We had great fun and the interaction between the partners from different part of the country was educating. The major highlight was visit to Burj Khalifa where we saw the enthralling view of the city from the 124th floor.” The tour included a great time spent in a beautiful place with the added privilege of a well-deserved break from the monotonous life at home.
neoteric infomatique limited, one of the leading value-added National Distributors successfully conducted Xplore & Evolve events for Intel in Jammu & Guwahati on the 11th & 13th September, 2013 respectively. Previously, neoteric had successfully conducted similar events for Intel in Surat, Coimbatore & Patna. The objective of these events is to generate product awareness for Intel’s state-of-theart products amongst the partner community. As part of the Xplore & Evolve programme, there were live demonstrations on both days, focusing on how businesses
can be benefitted by the latest Intel Core processor platform through a multitude of devices including Ultrabook devices and all-in-one PCs.
Cadyce signed an MFi License contract with Apple Inc. Cadyce a global leader and innovative provider of networking solutions and lifestyle products announced the availability of their new Apple Accessories. Cadyce’s innovative accessories help easy inter-device connection between laptops, computers, tablets, smartphones etc. The company continues its efforts to provide users with new devices using the latest technology. Recently, Cadyce has signed an MFi License contract with Apple Inc. Cadyce is now an authorized Apple MFi license holder and manufacturer.
neoteric beefs up channelengagement plans neoteric infomatique ltd., one of India’s leading national value-added IT distributors has set the ball rolling for its dynamic channel-engagement programme for this quarter. neoteric Technology Solutions (NTS), a division of neoteric recently participated at Infocomm India 2013 and Broadcast India 2013 to enrich its AV and Media & Entertainment portfolio respectively, engage deeply with channel partners and inch closer to its larger objective of taking technology-distribution and consumption in India to the next level. NTS trains channel partners to incubate from a mere box-selling trader to a solutions provider. At Infocomm India, the NTS Team show-
cased products, solutions and services that included leading brands like AJA, AlcatelLucent, AMX, Cybernetyx, Harman, Kramer, LG, Matrox, NEC, Panasonic, Polycom and Wallflower, while at Broadcast India, the brands were AJA, Canon, Dell, LG, Matrox, Promise and Wacom. During these events, the Team walked the channel partners through all their products and solutions end-to-end.
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ith rising concerns for security and safety across the world, the video surveillance market has witnessed significant growth in the recent times. This growth trajectory has resulted in an upsurge growth for CCTV products in the market. The CCTV market has gained significant growth in Asia. India and China are the major markets driving the growth of CCTV market in Asia. All the organizations from key government agencies to private enterprises are becoming very serious about the security concerns with increasing rise of terrorist attacks and security breaches. The CCTV market has gained advantage of this growing concern for security along with the declining prices of CCTV devices which has maded it affordable for even smaller firms. The CCTV market is the largest segment among the security market making it a strong force in the security category. The CCTV category amounts to 50% of the market share.
CCTV devices have become the need of the hour with CCTV surveillance becoming the order of the day and the concept has taken over in a big way in the Indian market too. The government and private enterprises are allotting budgets for CCTV surveillance making this market very strong with a growth rate of close to 20% annually. This greater awareness in the Indian market for CCTV surveillance in the SOHo segmet has also contributed to the growth. The real growth in the CCTV camera market in India began in 2009, post the attack on the Taj in Mumbai. It was then that the government realised the importance of city surveillance. The Pune blast in 2012 further triggered growth for CCTV cameras and today, the government has made installation of CCTV camera mandatory in commercial establishments, hotels, hospitals, etc. These projects have given a great boost to the CCTV market. All the major institutions and cities across
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India have taken up installation of CCTV cameras. The growth of the CCTV market has also been expounded by the technological innovations in the field which has lead to the advent of small network cameras, remote surveillance cameras and the shifting from analogue to CCTV cameras with the IP based CCTV systems. City surveillance has been growing at fast pace. After the Mumbai terrorist attacks, city surveillance has become a high priority in India and a number of city surveillance projects have been growing in prominent cities. All these contributing factors have encouraged the market growth. The Indian CCTV market is witnessing immense growth from sectors such as city surveillance, hospitality, airport security, BFSI, retail, BPO, manufacturing, college campuses, infrastructure companies and education. The government, in general, is the biggest segment in terms of volume demand. The private sector, enterprises
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COVERSTORY as well as SMBs, shows potential although their demand is dwarfed by that of the government sector. In India, innovations in the CCTV technology has found a shift in the market with analog based surveillance systems being replaced by digital technology based IP surveillance which has gained popularity across all segments including retail, manufacturing, homeland security, transportation, BFSI and government. The Indian market for surveillance and CCTV is fast changing with new technologies being introduced coupled with the technological advancement being more towards software based solutions than hardware based. The latest technology expected to dominate the surveillance space is the network or IP camera. From the earlier Analog CCTV technology, there has been a technology shift and the introduction of Internet protocol (IP) based (digital), open source and fully integrated systems, with the option for remote surveillance, background screening, video analytics, digital video and sensor-based detection. The Indian CCTV Market is currently estimated at over INR 18,800 Crore (USD 4 billion), is 00 growing at a CAGR of more than 34% during 2010-2012. The Indian CCTV market is witnessing a slow but healthy growth, attracting bigger companies like Godrej, Canon, Samsung, Panasonic, Sony, Honeywell and many others, small and medium scale system integrators and resellers into the sector. Demand for IP-based or digital or network video surveillance technology will emerge as fast d growing in comparison of analog technology. Government/public sector demand remains high for overall security systems followed by Government/public industrial and commercial sector sector. The Indian market is largely unorganized and is reportedly flooded with inferior security products from Taiwan, China and other Southeast Asian countries. The security market, however, does hold immense potential for those players who manage players to find the right mix of price, technology and market awareness the synergies of which will pay rich dividends to a company’s investments in the electronic security industry in India. The trend iin the market is definitely changing. The Big brands are likely to take over . The market is no longer dominated by the unorganized sector . This is partly because the customer preferences are changing. The consumers today under-
In India, innovations in the CCTV technology has found a shift in the market with analog based surveillance systems being replaced by digital technology based IP surveillance which has gained popularity across all segments including retail, manufacturing, homeland security, transportation, BFSI and government. The Indian market for surveillance and CCTV is fast changing with new technologies being introduced coupled with the technological advancement being more towards software based solutions than hardware based. stand the technology and their requirements well. Despite India being a pricesensitive market, the consumers today are conscious about the quality of the product they are buying. So increasingly well known brands have had a good run in the business. With technological advancements happening in the surveillance industry, high-resolution cameras, the emergence of IP cameras, high-resolution DVRs, day and night CCTV cameras, and specialised products like mobile DVRs for transport applications are more in demand. IP cameras will overtake analogue cameras: Today, customers demand products that are hassle free, easy to install and come with remote accessibility. Since the major focus is on clarity, there is a demand for higher-resolution cameras that capture more details of any activity. Users are demanding IP cameras more for the sheer
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benefits thatthe technology offers. IP cameras are slowly eating into the share of analogue cameras. Today, all major players are moving away from selling individual products to providing complete solutions. Electronics Security as a Service (e-SaaS) is in high demand. Customisation is the key to developing the CCTV market potential. The customers are looking for a solution centric approach. The CCTV camera industry is going to emerge as a huge market in the next few years in the wake of growing demand from In future, network IP technology will emerge as the leading CCTV technology. So the market is likely to be dominated by the IP technology rather than analogue which is being replaced. It also details the potential growth areas for the CCTV market along with the major roadblocks. Sectors such as retail, transportation and healthcare have immense potential to drive the growth of the CCTV market. Moreover, government initiatives in various countries are expected to provide a significant impetus to market growth. If we consider the negative impact, there has been an increase in crime rate at all levels of the society. This economic development and security threats have been, and continue to be, the largest factors contributing to the growth of security systems industry. Falling prices of electronic systems is the second most critical factor boosting the Indian electronics security industry. According to studies India’s electronic security market has seen growth at 30%-35% annually in recent years. A couple of terrorist attacks in the past have fueled up the demand for 24x7 surveillance mechanism in the country. CCTV is likely to have a good run in the Indian market. The market will continue to lead the overall market by accounting for around 40% share in the Indian electronics security market by 2012 end. The rapid growth in sectors such as Telecom, Ports, Airports, Aviation, Railways, Roads, Energy, Construction and Retail, coupled with the influx of multinational companies, have been driving demand for safety and security equipments in the country. Apart from this, the government agencies are gearing up to install video surveillance systems at public places and sensitive government buildings.With the growing security concerns not abating, the market for CCTV products is not likely to slowdown even with the economic meltdown.
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Foxconn launches New H81 Series Motherboard Zebronics marks entry into Tablets segment with slew of new models
Zebronics has introduced its latest products entering the handheld devices market – three models of Tablets, the Zebpad series comprising the Zebpad 7c, the Zebpad 9c and the star of show Zebpad T100. The star of show Zebpad 7T100 is powered by Cortex A8-1GHz processor and incorporates voice-calling through an in-built sim-card slot along with other lifestyle features such as Wi-Fi connectivity and USB OTG cable to act as a host, allowing other USB devices like a USB flash drive, mouse, or keyboard to be attached to it. The other two models, the 7-inch Zebpad 7c and the 9-inch Zebpad 9c, both feature a brilliant 5-point, capacitative touch-screen with 800x600 pixel resolution, further enhanced by a Mali-400MP 3D GPU which helps to render smooth and enjoyable video. The entire series runs on Android 4.0.4 ICS operating system. To click and instantly share your cherished memories the tablets include dual-camera capability – a 2-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front shooter for video conferencing. While Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n is a standard, USB dongle capability to link up highspeed 3G networks is an added advantage. The 3200 mAH battery (a feature not found in other similarly priced tablets), ensures true on-the-go functionality without the need for frequent re-charging. To add to its uniqueness, it has a humongous 8GB built-in memory, letting you carry and share your favourite multimedia content and multiple apps. The memory in all three models can be further expanded up to 32GB through a micro SDHC slot. The Zebpad series of Tablets has been priced to representing Zebronics’ dedication to quality at value prices. The Zebpad 7c costs Rs. 5499/-, Zebpad 9c is Rs. 7499/-, and the Zebpad 7T100 for Rs. 7777/- including 1-year warranty.
Foxconn has announced the launch of its latest series H81 motherboards in October. The new series provides multiple ways of home-based recreations and makes the business more effective and pleasant. The enhanced process capability graphics performances make them the best choice for home. As a member of the 8 Series, Foxconn H81 series motherboard, adopts the latest Intel H81 Chipsets and LGA1150 platform, supports Intel 4th generation 22nm Haswell processors. The integrated graphics supports 4K Ultra HD, up to 4096 x 2160 resolution, bringing users excellent experi-
ences cinema could ever guarantee. The equipped two DDR3 DIMMs support up to 1600MHz. In addition, the high speed PCIe 3.0 expansion slot, USB 3.0 and SATA 3.0 connectors offer multiple solutions. The dual video outputs (D-Sub, DVI-D or HDMI) offers choice of display flexible and diverse. Intel HD Graphics which found in the 4th generation Intel Core processors supports 4K, 4096 x 2160 resolution, and integrates high-performance graphics and media processing right. The supported DirectX 11.1 can provide you with ultimate performance in HD video and games.
Thermaltake Massive SP Laptop Cooling Pad
Thermaltake has introduced new laptop cooling pad from the same Massive series after Massive 14² launched, Massive SP. The Massive SP combines rich-sounding built-in speakers, ergonomic humanity design and built with 14cm LED fan at the bottom enables laptop cooling capacity pushed to extreme, Massive SP is ideally designed to enrich your laptop media experience. It is time to experience new technology while using laptop. Massive SP built with integrated dual speaker system with speakers on both side of the cooling pad.
Gigabyte announces A88X Series Motherboards Gigabyte has announced its new FM2+ motherboard lineup supporting the forthcoming ‘Kaveri’ AMD APUs with support for existing socket FM2 Trinity and Richland APUs. Gigabyte A88X motherboards feature a number of features and technologies and also include the first AMD G1-Killer gaming motherboard, the G1.Sniper A88X which includes Gigabyte AMP-Up Audio, a range of advanced audio technologies that are designed to give audio enthusiasts and PC gamers more control over their motherboard audio than ever before. Gigabyte A88X series motherboards also offer
unique Gigabyte features, including UEFI DualBIOS, Digital Power delivery, as well Triple Display support. Gigabyte A88X series motherboards feature the new FM2+ APU socket.
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Digisol launches CCTV solutions iBall UFO3 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
iBall has introduced the UFO3 Bluetooth Portable Speakers with MIC. The newest entrant by iBall in the portable speaker range delivers high quality crystal clear sound with digital controls and hands-free conversation from Bluetooth enabled mobile phones, tablets, laptops or PC. UFO3 is a perfect blend of eyecatching design and splendid sound quality which can easily fit it in a back-pack and can be carried along anytime on expeditions, picnics, car, office etc. Using advanced audio decoding, this next generation Bluetooth equipped gizmo offers sound quality that’s a treat to the ears. The most striking feature of this suave portable speaker is its attractive UFO - like design that makes it captivating. Its design and weight allows you to carry your music anywhere and enjoy high-quality audio experience by plugging USB pen drive or Micro SD card or even connect wirelessly through Bluetooth technology. It’s built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 4 hours of cordless sound an edge to this stylish gizmo. It also is bundled free with a carry bag. The Bluetooth technology allows the fastest and most convenient way to synchronize and interconnect allowing access to your favorite media content whenever and wherever you want. Apart from media content, you can receive calls from UFO3 by connecting it to Bluetooth enabled Mobile Phones or Tablets. The UFO3 Bluetooth portable speaker has an AUX input, which is compatible with other audio sources including mobile phones, tablets, iPod, MP3, MP4 - all you need is to play your favourite number and groove to it. The UFO3 is priced at MRP of just Rs.2,499/-.
Digisol has announced its new range of CCTV products with include a series of Dome cameras, Bullet cameras and DVR’s smart features and Smartphone integration for live viewing over the internet. Digisol will be targeting segments such as Homes, Residential complexes, Retail Outlets, Restaurants and this product range is ideally suited for catering to all next generation surveillance needs coming up in the country. Digisol DG-CC4600P, DG-CC5600P, DG-CC5620P and DG-CC5620V are Dome Cameras with
compact design. They have 1/3” Color CMOS Sensor and resolution support of 600TVL. The IR Cut Filter blocks the IR light in Day light and presents true colors of the images being captured. The Digisol DG-CC5620V is a Vandal Proof Dome Camera and has array of IR LED which can cover a range of about 20m for viewing camera in night. Digisol DG-CC3620 and DG-CC3641 are Bullet Cameras.Digisol DG-CD1020HC, DG-CD1030HC and DG-CD1040HC are 4 channel, 8 channel and 16 Channel DVR.
ZyXEL launches UAG4100 Unified Dual-radio Access Gateway ZyXEL Communications has introduced ZyXEL UAG4100 Unified Access Gateway–a new hospitality gateway that delivers best-in-class services and achieves high customer satisfaction for businesses in the hospitality industry. The UAG4100 supports dual radio frequencies, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, to serve two times of users than legacy Wi-Fi gateways. The design of dual radio automatically switches to 5GHz when 2.4GHz band is fully occupied, and digests traffic flow to avoid unstable data transmission due to the shortage of bandwidth.
Bitdefender Protects Mom, Dad, Teens and Kids with Family Pack Security Bitdefender has launched Family Pack, the one internet security solution to protect every member, and gadget, of your family from online fraud, computer viruses, cyber-bullying, phishing attacks and more. From Apple-loving Dad to Android gaming teen to PC expert Mom, Bitdefender offers total protection for and unlimited number of Macs, PCs, Android smartphones and tablets for as many as five family members with monthly or yearly payments. Bitdefender Family Pack secures your family with Bitdefender Mobile Security, Antivirus for Mac and the flagship Total Security, covering any device that any
member of your family is likely to own. From the elite Parental Control module that allows parents to protect children from online predators, cyber bullies and unwanted content, to Bitdefender Safepay creates a secured browser.
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Huawei launches two new Wi-Fi devices
E5151 MiFi & E8131 WiFi datacard Compelling WiFi offerings for Indian Enterprises, Families & Individuals looking to access internet for 5-10 devices
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ew Delhi, October 16, 2013: Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today announced the launch of two new Wi-Fi devices - E5151 MiFi (pocket WiFi) and E8131 (WiFi datacard). Offering 3 times the speed than the traditional 7.2 Mbps data cards in the market, both these Wi-Fi datacards are equipped with faster HSPA+ speeds enabling 21.6 Mbps download and 5.76 Mbps upload speed. Both Wi-Fi Datacards are easy to use and can connect upto 5-10 people at any particular time and give a seamless Internet experience on the go. This feature will help cater to the needs of working professionals, Small Office Home Office (SOHO) and large families having multiple devices. These Wi-Fi data cards will also be a great investment for SMEs that want cost effective & instant connectivity for multiple people to get connected seamlessly. Huawei Device India President, Mr. Victor Shan said, “Today data is consumed on multiple devices like tablets, smartphones, PCs, gaming devices and smart TVs and at multiple places like at home, office, hotels, cafes and cars. With the Huawei innovation of creating a Wi-Fi hotspot easily on Huawei datacard E8131 & pocket WiFi E5151, users can share their single data connection with multiple devices. Both these products offer compatibility with all form factors and operating systems and are easy to use offering faster and seamless internet connectivity.�
Key highlight of Huawei E5151:
Huawei E5151 is pocket Wi-Fi device that can support upto 10 devices with its blazing fast 21.6 Mbps speed. Being a plug & play and one touch connect device, E5151 assists users to access internet via 3G/2G network or through Ethernet port seamlessly & effortlessly. Ethernet port also
USB, LED indicators and built-in UMTS and WLAN High Gain Antenna.
Key highlight of Huawei E8131:
allows users to carry it around and use it as a portable router and when back home or in office, it could get connected with the Ethernet cable to function as a stationary router, offering wireless signal. With Lithium-ion 1500mAh battery, E5151 provides power back up of up-to 5 hours. With a dimension of 92.8*63.5*16.3mm, Huawei E5151 supports Standard Micro
Today data is consumed on multiple devices like tablets, smartphones, PCs, gaming devices and smart TVs and at multiple places like at home, office, hotels, cafes and cars. With the Huawei innovation of creating a Wi-Fi hotspot easily on Huawei datacard E8131 & pocket WiFi E5151, users can share their single data connection with multiple devices. Both these products offer compatibility with all form factors and operating systems and are easy to use offering faster and seamless internet connectivity.
Huawei E8131 functions both as a data card for a single user and as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, which can simultaneously connect up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. The dongle comes with a USB interface and unlike traditional datacards, which can only be powered, via a computer, the Huawei E8131 offers users the flexibility
of powering with a variety of USB chargers like a laptop, power mains and car charging port via adaptors, thereby offering true onthe-go connectivity. Equipped with Type3i technology Huawei E8131 Wi-Fi Data Card provides up to 20% more upload and download speed compared to non-Type3i devices, allowing users to experience faster browsing speed even if they are not in proper signal conditions or facing congestion in network. It is inbuilt with Hi-Link feature that helps get access to Internet in just 15 seconds, without the hassle of installing any drivers or software. The Huawei E5151 & E8131 are priced at Rs 4,999 & Rs 2,999 respectively and are available through e-commerce websites including Flipkart, Infibeam, Snapdeal, Shopclues.com, specialty IT stores and multi-brand mobile stores across India.
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Focus on Quality-Antec Infofriend spoke with Mr. Kevan Li, Business Head at India, Antec Inc about the market potential and future prospects of Antec in India. Which are the major factors driving the growth of the PSU industry? The growth of the PSU would be more relevant on the Quality PSU, owing to the constant upgrade of the PC to a more Reliable, higher Performance, Environmentally Friendly and Energy Saving one. We can see it has already happened to all Home consumer Electronics that are certified with Energy Star logo on it. All Antec PSU are suitable for Energy Star from 4.0 to the up coming 6.0. The Gaming Segments, Corporates and all related verticals would be the factors for driving the growth of the Quality PSU Component in India. Where does Antec stand in the Indian market amidst the competition? Antec was founded in 1986 in California, one of the oldest Brand globally for PSU and Cases. And the only Brand in India with the Full Range of PSU that has “Real and Continuous” Power. Antec PSU has also won the Least RMA rate of only 0.68% for 5 consecutive years among all Brands in the world. Antec has always been a leader in several technological innovations with regards to PSU and Cases, and continuously towards improving it’s products to continuously improve attributes including enhancing performance, reliability, Aesthetic Design, power saving, User friendly, environment friendly and higher durability. What are the new products lined up for release? To meet the increasing Gaming segment in India, We will be launching more Gaming Cases that meet the Indian customer price point and the specification requirement. Apart, we will also be launch the new series of Water Coolers soon to replace the current generation of Water Coolers, that has more advanced cooling capability. What are the expectations of Antec from its tie up with Abacus Peripherals? Abacus has a vast reach across most states in India, and we believe this will help the brand to penetrate to more cities and towns in the appointed region. Apart, we can also conduct more joint education to
the channel partners to enable the partners to provide better value added services to their clients. Which are the key segments which hold promise of growth for PC components? I would rather say, the promise of the growth of quality PC Components. With Growing consciousness on Environmental friendly, Energy savings ( Electricity Bill Saving ), Higher Reliability and Performance assurance, consumers are getting to consider more on the Quality Products rather than just buying a nonbranded components that does not assure it’s productivity. Even the Government are trying launch certification to ensure the imported products can ensure value to the customers as well as to the environment. So not only the Corporate, SMB, Gaming and other related verticals would focus on more reliable components but also the regular home users would also pay more attention to the PC Components that brings value to what they pay for. How are Antec products tapping the potential of different segments? What is your channel direction in India? Antec Products would not only be focused on a vast segments including Corporates,
SMB, Gaming, Educations, Banking, and all related verticals, but also including the home segments. Antec Products assures a High Quality and Innovative designs to the consumers and ensures a higher value to the price they pay for with regards to the productivity, performance, reliability and electricity saving. We have selective partners across India, where we constantly interact with them to have the latest update on the technology and information to offer a satisfactory value to their clients. How would you evaluate the present market scenario for computer components in India? According to the IDC and other surveys, we still see the growth of PC components for 2013. But we rather focus on the growth of the Quality PC Components rather than the entire PC Components growth. Owing to the constant change in the consumer purchase behavior, we are confident of the constant growth of the quality components for the desktop. Elaborate on the marketing strategy and engagement with channel partners. Ante Regional Managers frequently pays direct visit to the channel partners and ensure the satisfaction of the partners in every aspect. We also conduct meets at times to provide more education about the products to the clients. We treat all Level of Channel partners as important as our direct distributors. What is Antec’s message to channel partners? Over the Past 26 Years, Antec has followed and insisted on the VIP Philosophy (Value, Innovation, and Perfection) where Antec promises to deliver each customer a greater value, smarter innovation and unrelenting perfection of features and design of each product. We ensure the Channel partners apart from having a healthy margin, would also gain a goodwill with their clients on having a better value added services to their clients, and with minimum effort on after service due to extreme low failure rate.
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Transcend Unveils DDR3-1866 Modules to Support High-Powered Servers
Sandisk 256GB Sandisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash memory card
Sandisk has announced the availability of the 256GB SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash memory card, the world’s fastest and first highperformance 256GB CompactFlash card with the latest Video Performance Guarantee (VPG-65)2 specification. The card delivers minimum sustained write speeds of 65MB/s2, optimized to capture 4K and Full HD video3. The 256GB SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash card has world fastest, industry-leading transfer speeds of up to 160MB/s4, designed to dramatically improve workflow efficiencies, and delivers fast shot speeds of up to 140MB/ s4 for advanced functions such as fast action and continuous burst mode shots. SanDisk Extreme Pro memory cards are designed for professionals and are backed by a lifetime limited warranty5. The cards are durability tested, include RTV silicone coating inside for added protection against shock and vibration, and perform in extreme temperatures from minus 13 degrees Fahrenheit to 185 degrees Fahrenheit. The cards also include a one year downloadable offer for RescuePRO media recovery software6. The other SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards, available in capacities of 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB, will now feature read speeds of up to 160MB/s4 and write speeds of up to 150MB/s4, as well as the same VPG as the 256GB card. SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards are available in capacities of 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB, and are shipping to India with MRPs of INR 9,500 to INR 1,19,500/-.
Transcend Information is proud to announce its launch of 4GB DDR3-1866 Registered DIMM (RDIMM) and 4GB DDR3-1866 Unbuffered ECC DIMM (ECC UDIMM) memory modules. Ideal for use in Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 processor-based servers, the new DDR3 modules ensure optimal performance in today’s virtualized data centers. Developed to support increasing use of server virtualization, Transcend’s DDR31866 memory modules are tested to be fully compatible with Intel Romley-EP platforms based on Intel’s latest generation server processor, the Xeon E5-2600 v2 family (code named “Ivy Bridge-EP”).
The 4GB DDR3-1866 DIMMs are constructed with top quality DDR3-1866 DRAM chips that deliver exceptional performance and durability.
Inspan launches HF150 Wooden Speakers from Genius
Inspan Infotech, one of the largest IT distribution companies for motherboards and hardware components, launches rich stereo sound speaker SP-HF150 from Genius. SP-HF150 delivers clear vibrant sound and deep bass reverberation. Even with a small package design, SPHF150 produces amazing sound quality and transforms computer into a superb hi-fi stereo sound system. SPHF150 can be used anywhere with notebook or PC. SP-HF150 rich stereo sound speaker is priced at Rs 799.
Apical introduces Thecus N2560 NAS Server with USB 3.0 Apical has announced the launch of Thecus N2560, which provides users with an easy solution for USB copying with press of a single button. Simply plug a USB flash drive into the front port and press the button above the power switch to get started. All the files on the USB drive will then be backed-up onto the Thecus N2560 NAS server. USB flash drives are often used for storage, back-ups, and transferring files between devices. But when it comes to NAS systems, USB data transfers are often a complicated process requiring a third-party device, such as a laptop or PC. With the incorporation of USB 3.0 and this one-
press-copy feature, Thecus has simplified the backup process giving users more free time to spend with their data. Thecus Intelligent N2560 NAS server helps to record the copy task and can even display the ongoing transfers’ progress rate. With the help of Intelligent NAS, any user can easily manage and improve their backup policy. To back up the files on these units, a user simply choose USB copy in its NAS’s control panel, and all data will be quickly stored.
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AOC launches India’s smallest 23” Full HD 3D LED Razor TV
AOC India has unveiled the new addition to its range of stunning product line
– India’s first smallest 3D television. AOC 23” Full HD 3D LED Razor TV will bring
the experience of enjoying 3D content to consumers at an amazing price of only INR 19,990. The new TV was unveiled by Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan and Saurabh Grover, Director, Sales, AOC India. AOC India also introduced Saurabh Grover, Director Sales, AOC India, as the new head of the TV business. Saurabh has been heading AOC’s monitor and display business for the past 9 years and will now head both businesses. AOC 23” HD 3D LED TV comes with a direct 3D key on the remote to convert and watch 2D content with 3D effect so that one doesn’t have to purchase any additional hardware. The TV is equipped with Dream Surround Sound that creates a truly immersive surround sound experience with rich bass and clear dialog.
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Multimedia gaming headphone with Mic
Speaker Diameter Frequency response Sensitivity Impedance Mic dimension Sensitivity Cable length Backward compatibility
• Stainless steel back shell • Built in Lithium battery • USB
: 40mm : 20-20.000 Hz : 111db + /-3 Db at 1 KHz : 32 Ohm +/- 15% : 6x5mm : -62db +/- 3 Db : 3.0 m : Windows XP/7/8
Speaker diameter Cable length Frequency range Sensitivity Impedance Mic dimension Mic sensitivity Input connectivity
: 40mm : 2m (approximately) : 20 to 20,000Hz : 117-3dB at 1 KHz : 32 Ohm at 1 KHz : 6x5 condenser microphone : -54 + 3dB : 3.5mm nickel plating
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MSI launches R9 and R7 Graphics cards
Cadyce launches Internet Camera with 2-way audio
Cadyce has launched Internet Camera CA-IP100M. Cadyce CA-IP100M gives Mega-Pixel resolution which gives an excellent picture quality with two way audio, ideal for home and small office surveillance. Cadyce CA-IP100M has a Micro SD card slot for local storage and Supports 3GPP mobile surveillance. It comes with complimentary camera management SecuGuard software which monitor 64 cameras simultaneously. Cadyce internet camera comes with high performing video compression (H.264) Up to 1280x720 pixels and has also simultaneously helps in multi-
MSI is pleased to announce its new Graphics Cards based on AMD’s new R9 and R7 200 series GPUs. Featuring new models in the OVERCLOCKING, GAMING and CLASSIC segments, MSI is catering to the needs of everyone gearing up for Q4’s most anticipated gaming titles such as Battlefield 4. MSI’s new R9 270X HAWK is an engineering masterpiece. The new MSI R9 270X HAWK, featuring the popular Twin Frozr IV Advanced cooler is setting a new standard for thermal performance. Sound Chamber testing showed the R9 270X HAWK nearly inaudible during benchmarking. MSI’s Gaming lineup gets a big expansion
with all new AMD SKUs in the shape of the R9 280X Gaming, R9 270X Gaming and R9 270 Gaming. Kept cool by the familiar Twin Frozr IV Advanced, the MSI Gaming graphics cards come bundled with the MSI Gaming APP.
AVerMedia unveils Game Capture HD II
AVerMedia Technologies has announced the Game Capture HD II, a standalone box for console game lovers to record, commentate, edit and share game footages. Game Capture HD II is the successor to AVerMedia’s renowned Game Capture HD. While the simple and intuitive user interface is inherited, more features are added to help gamers generate personalized video footages. GameMate is designed to solve the longstanding problems people have when recode gameplay.
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Logitech UE Mobile Boombox • Easy to use Bluetooth connectivity for
wireless streaming in the home or on the go. • Pairs up to 8 devices. • Simultaneously connects up to 3 devices. • 8 customized drivers to deliver power-
ful sound.
• Robust aluminum handle provides unexpected degree of portability.
Asus S300CA-C1048H • Intel Core i5-3317U (1.7G, 3M) • Windows 8 • 33.7 cms (13.3) HD Glare Touch • • • • • • • • • •
Panel Intel HD 4000 4 GB DDR3 1600 500 GB HDD 5400rpm WLAN 802.11 + BT 4.0 HD camera 3 cell USB 3.0 1 Year global on-site warranty Colour: Black Accessory : Bag
Sandisk Extreme Plus Card • • • •
Read speeds up to 80MB/s Write speed up to 60MB/s Capacities available 8GB to 128GB Ideal for advanced cameras, DSLRs
and HD camcorders
• Seamless Full HD (1080p) video recording
• Durable and reliable
ECS Z87H3-A2XGolden • • • •
Windows 8 Hardware certification All Solid capacitors Multi-language BIOS Anti-Static Design (ESD Protection)
Asus H81-Plus • Supports Intel’s latest 4th genera• 2 x DIMM, Max, 16GB, DDR3
Toshiba 500GB Canvio Slim • Slimmest 500GB Por-
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1600/1333/1066 MHz Non-ECC, unbuffered Memory dual channel memory Architecture Integrated Graphics processor, Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB Realtek 8111G, 1 x Gigabit LAN controller Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio Full ATX board with Serial port and parallel port and 3 PCI slots
Netgear WN1000RP • WiFi Booster for Mobile • Boost existing WiFi coverage • Improve WiFi strength for smart-
phones, iPads and more • Helps eliminate WiFi dead zones • Reduce 3G/4G mobile data usage • Works with existing Wifi equipment • Easy installation Toll free support no. 18001024327
table External HDD
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(backwards compatble with USB 2.0) Transfer Rate: Up to 5 Gb/s (USB 3.0) Speed: 5400 RPM Average Seek Time: 12 ms Cache Buffer : 8 MB
For more information contact: Rashi Branch • Bangalore :42480202, • Mangalore : 2225208, • Hubli: 2213777
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Lenovo launches ThinkPad Edge E431 Laptop
Asus Xonar U7 USB Soundcard and Headphone Amplifier
Asus has announced the compact Xonar U7 USB external soundcard and headphone amplifier, which offers powerful and clear 114dB SNR audio with USB convenience. It incorporates a headphone amplifier, Dolby Home Theater v4 support, plus dedicated microphone and volume controls. Xonar U7 serves the needs of PC gamers who want to enjoy strong and clear sound via headphones, and is also ideal for listening to music as it produces much more impactful and detailed audio than onboard hardware. While other USB audio devices leave out hardware features in order to maintain a small form factor and are typically only capable of 5.1-channel surround due to limited power supply, Xonar U7 engineering overcomes these constraints to offer strong and immersive 7.1-channel performance. Exclusive Asus Hyper Grounding PCB fabrication ensures strong signal insulation to reduce distortion and interference, also known as component crosstalk. The integrated headphone amplifier allows customers to make the most of premium gaming headsets, exceeding the often flat and underpowered performance offered by onboard audio. With stronger headphone performance plus precise and pronounced sound positioning, players can hear opponents and game effects and events clearly. Xonar U7 connects to PCs via USB. It also gets power directly from the USB port, removing the need for a power adapter. Combined with its compact dimensions, these turn Xonar U7 into a highly portable audio-enhancer that can be easily carried and placed anywhere.
Lenovo India has announced the launch of ThinkPad Edge E431 laptop complemented with Lenovo’s OneLink technology that offers a unique dock and power connector that can transmit audio and video with a single connection. The new laptop is powered by the latest 3rd Generation Intel Core processor, Windows 8 operating system and optional NVIDIA GeForce Discrete Graphics. Built for Indian small businesses, ThinkPad Edge E431 can be equipped with 16 GB memory and comes with built-in dual array microphone that enhances VOIP with advanced noise cancellation. The machine is amplified with a large, intelligent 5-button TouchPad optimized for
Windows 8. • USB blocker that helps to protect data from security threats • Clean and smooth touchpad surface with easy scroll and zoom functions
Zebronics Introduces Line of Tablet Cases and Sleeves
Zebronics has introduced a new line of cases and sleeves for tablet devices. Comprising the Zebster 300 Series of tablet cases, the Zeb 201 Series of slim and trendy design sleeves and the Zeb 200 Series of pouch-style sleevs with accessory pocket – all three product series come in sizes suitable for both 7-inch and 10-inch tablets and in multiple colour and design options. Zebster 300 Series Tablet Case: Rs. 890 for 10-inch and Rs. 790 for the 7-inch. Zeb 201 Series Sleeve: Rs. 450 for 10-inch and Rs. 400 for the 7-inch. Zeb 200 Series Sleeve: Rs. 425 for 10-inch and Rs. 325 for the 7-inch.
Emerson SmartRow Datacenter solution The SmartRow Solution is a datacenter solution produced by Emerson Network Power. It is applicable to the indoor environment such as medium and small-sized datacenter or computer room. It supports up to 40kW of IT equipment in a multi-rack configuration with integrated power, cooling, infrastructure management and fire suppression. It leverages industry best practices to provide a solution that is efficient, economical, interoperable and controllable to address the challenges of efficiency, capacity and availability. SmartRow is intelligent integrated infrastructure than combines industry’s finest
power, precision cooling and infrastructure management technologies in a sealed environment – which can be placed at any conditioned space.
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iBall Sound Bar 05
Netgear rolls out Fully Managed M4100 Series Switches
Netgear has unveiled Intelligent Edge M4100 series L2+ managed switches. Combining superior resiliency and advanced security even far from the wiring closet, Netgear Intelligent Edge M4100 series provide comprehensive Layer 3 routing. M4100 series consists of 12 fully managed switches, ranging from 8-port Fast Ethernet to 50-port Gigabit Ethernet. These new switches by Netgear are perfect for organizations requiring intelligence at the network edge. As a costeffective component of converged voice, video and data networking solutions, Netgear M4100 series delivers a secure edge in commercial buildings and campus LAN environments: PoE (802.3af) and PoE+ (802.3at) versions of M4100 series are perfect for Wireless access points, IP telephony and IP surveillance deployments. Features: • Layer 2+ with static routing • M4100 series comes with Portbased / VLAN-based / Subnetbased “static routing” Layer 2+ versions • L3 fixed routes to the next hop towards the destination network are added to the routing table • L3 routing is wire-speed in M4100 series hardware with 64 static routes (IPv4) • Engineered for convergence • Automatic multi-vendor Voice over IP prioritization based on SIP, H323 and SCCP protocol • Voice VLAN and LLDP-MED for automatic IP phones QoS and VLAN configuration The Netgear M4100 series is currently available with Netgear’s authorized distributors in India in the range of MRP INR 22,500/- to INR 1,46,000/- for twelve different models.
iBall has introduced the iBall Sound Bar 05, a product that will leave you thrilled with its real and dynamic home theatre experience. iBall Sound Bar 05 has been crafted to deliver unprecedented vocal clarity, musical presence and shattering bass that will transport you right into the drama and emotion of each scene and beats. Sound Bar 05 comes with dual input that lets you connect it with PC, TV or your DVD player offering multiple options to entertainment and hard-core enjoyment. If you want to enjoy your personal music
collection out loud, plug in your Micro SD card or pen drive to stream the perfect party soundtrack and immerse yourself into the world of music with iBall Sound Bar05. iBall Sound Bar 05 is priced at MRP of just Rs. 5,499/-.
Zebronics 7.1 surround headphone Zebronics has introduced four new gaming headphones – the Zebronics Iron Head, Colt, Rattlesnake, and Stingray, a fantastic series in its multimedia headphones category with volume control, mute button, mic on/off and inbuilt microphone. A battle-ready solution, the first from Zebronics to incorporate 7.1 channel simulated sound effects for powerful, immersive PC gaming audio, it delivers superior sound isolation. The soft ear pads are foam cushions that mold to the shape of your ears for maximum comfort over extended use. Zebronics’ headsets are priced from Rs. 1799/- for Iron Head, model Colt for Rs.349/-, Rattle Snake - MRP Rs.999/-, and Stingray is priced at - MRP Rs.499/- including one-year warranty.
PNY Professional Power Bank V78/ P104 Series PNY Technologies has introduced the ultimate device for replenishing drained batteries, the POWER BANK V78/P104. Nowadays, young people can’t keep their hands away from smart phones. Business man also needs carrying smart phones to receive hot news and email, or maybe a tablet for presentation when they go out for business. Before the day ends, your mobile battery has given up and leaves you stranded without any charge. PNY has found the immediate solution for your power drained devices while you’re on the move. POWER BANK V78/P104 came with big battery capacity, that’s really amazing and it is the best ideal for smart devices obsessed people. The Power-V78(7800mAh) can directly recharge your mobile batteries with an impressive power charge of up to four times
more while the Power-P104(10400mAh) can recharge up to five times without any interruptions or having to use the actual mobile charger. The power button on the centre of the device enables it to be switched on or off. The POWER BANK is lightweight and extremely portable and offers a limited warranty of one year.
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ESET launches ESET Technology Alliance Program Asus concludes a successful Tech Enthusiasts Meet 2013 Asus Component Business Division successfully concluded their annual tech enthusiasts meet on 28th September 2013 at their Mumbai head office. The meet aimed to educate enthusiasts on recent technological innovations offered by Asus with focus on their Z87, ROG and TUF series motherboards, Transformer AIO, wireless networking products and desktop products. The event also served as an excellent opportunity to gather feedback about the brand from an end user perspective on a direct face to face platform. During the course of the day, there was also a video conference call conducted with Mr. Jack Cheng from Asus R&D motherboard division to answer all the queries users had about Asus’ new and upcoming motherboards. Asus had first organized such a meet in July 2011 to get together like minded tech enthusiasts on one platform to share and discuss about their products and technologies and gather feedback from knowledgeable end users. In this year’s meet, there was a presentation on Asus Z87 motherboards, wireless networking products and desktop products followed by static demo of the latest Asus products like the Asus VivoPC, RT-AC68U wireless router, MX279H LCD monitor, Transformer AIO and the entire range of Z87 motherboards including the mini-ITX Republic of Gamers board – the Maximus VI Impact. There was also a live product demo of the recently launched Asus Xonar U7 soundcard. Towards the end of the event, there was also an extreme overclocking session using LN2 (liquid Nitrogen) cooling was done by Shatul Durlabhji aka Toolius - proprietor of Comp Kraft Pvt. Ltd. – a company specializing in building high performance computers for specialized uses.
ESET has launched the ESET Technology Alliance - an integration partnership; the aim of the program is to better protect businesses with a range of complimentary IT security solutions that seamlessly integrate with ESET products. All members of the ESET Technology Alliance are strategically selected companies that specialize in a specific IT security area which complement the ESET product portfolio. The program’s partners are carefully vetted against a set of established criteria to extend “best-in-class” business protection across IT environments. The
first entrant into the ESET Technology Alliance is DESlock, an encryption software company. Through the Alliance, ESET provides a well established encryption product, a simple-to-use application with unique architecture, to provide powerful data encryption to customers whether they are enterprises or SMBs.
Sophos organises Channel Partners Meet
IT security and data protection firm Sophos successfully concluded its Sophos India Channel Partner Meet 2013, with the theme – “CyberSecurity:a new approach”. Aimed at enhancing its channel connect and understanding the market requirements and needs from a partner standpoint, Sophos used the Meet which took place at Chandigarh, to enable, equip and recognize its best Indian channel partners. The Channel Meet came as Sophos readies to expand its operations in India, with the starting up of regional offices in Mumbai and Bangalore, in addition to the Country Head Office in Delhi. Sophos, through its Channel Partners, has been able to experience strong growth at over 40% from the previous year, particularly in BFSI and mid-market enterprise segment. The Enterprise UTM segment itself has shown a growth more than 100%.
ComGuard and gateProtect organize Partner Meet in Delhi Leading value added distributor, Comguard recently conducted partner meet on “Extreme Security for The Next Generation” in Delhi. The event served as an opportunity for both, ComGuard and gateProtect to galvanize partners to join them and work for mutual benefits. gateProtect utilized the platform by giving the brief and technological specification to the partners. Further, ComGuard highlighted the market scenario and opportunities available in India. About 80 partner organizations attended the event. Prime focus of the event was on extending the reach by disseminating product details and knowledge to the partners so that they work together efficiently for mutual benefits.
ComGuard India is a part of Spectrum Group of Companies and Distributor for gateProtect Security Solutions, a leading developer of IT security solutions. ComGuard and gateProtect together leverage their strengths in security products and services to widen their reach in IT security market.
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Gigabyte GA-H81M-S1 8 Series Motherboard
Gigabyte introduces the GA-H81MS1, a Micro-ATX model that comes with a range of features and component choices that provide record-breaking performance, cool and efficient operation and extended motherboard lifespan. It is priced at just Rs. 4,200. GA-H81M-S1 is a unique offering from the Gigabyte H81 motherboard series that offers highly enhanced stability to your system, by providing advanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for both your Ethernet LAN and USB ports - both common sources of ESD-related failures. Motherboards in this series also include additional USB 3.0 ports, and support the latest 4K resolution displays on both HDMI and Display Port. GA-H81M-S1: Features Galore for the Cost-conscious User • Next Gen Intel 8 Series Platform: The latest Intel 8 Series platform offers significant improvements in performance and power consumption with the latest 4th generation Intel Core processors and Intel H81 chipsets. The latest HD4600 Intelocessor graphics provide significantly higher frame rates in the latest DX11 3D game titles. • Ultra Performance: Solid Caps (Capacitors) for CPU VRM and Low RDS(on) MOSFETs which are rated to work at higher temperatures to provide a longer lifespan. • High ESD Protection for USB and LAN (USB 3.0 only): Each LAN and USB port paired with a dedicated protection filter that can withstand high electrostatic discharges, protecting your system from common electrical surges and even direct lighting strikes.
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ASRock Fatal1ty Killer Series Motherboards ASRock has introduced the ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer Series motherboards which comes with the integrated Killer LAN chip. The ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer Series motherboards adopts Killer E2200 Intelligent Networking Platform, which boosts the performance of online games, high quality streaming media and other time
sensitive UDP (User Datagram Protocol) based applications up to 5 times! ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer Series boasts Hi-Density Power Connectors that reduces 23% power loss and decreases the power connector’s temperature. Meanwhile, there’s 15μ Gold Fingers within the VGA PCIe slot that delivers triple performance than usual.
RAPOO Bluetooth Mini Speaker A3160 also a Portable Power Bank
RAPOO has launched Bluetooth 4.0 mini speakers A3160 which can be used as a portable power bank as well. Users can charge their mobiles, mp3 players, tablets and other USB driven chargeable products. It also has a voice prompting feature that provides audio status updates. A3160 automatically switches between calls & music and even supports hands free speakerphone conference calls. RAPOO A3160 wireless Bluetooth mini speaker comes with a MRP of Rs 4,999. It comes with 2 years replacement warranty and is available ex-stock.
Edimax launches AR-7286WnA/B High Performance Router Edimax Technology has announced the launch of the Edimax AR-7286WnA/B- a high performance router. It provides full ADSL2+ capability and superb reliability as a cost-effective networking solution for homes and small businesses. The AR-7286WnA/B is a wireless router with a built-in ADSL2/ADSL2+ modem combining a high-performance router, modem and switch into a single device. It saves desk space, the hassle of extra cords and cables andcost of leasing a router from
DSL service provider. The AR-7286WnA/B boosts signal to ensure an extended and stable wireless networking range. The AR-7286WnA/B also supports TR-069, a protocol to define a common method for CPE devices to communicate with a server.
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Asus launches its 1st Exclusive Store in Hyderabad
WD Se line of hard drives
WD has announced availability of its innovative WD Se line of hard drives, the first designed for scale-out datacenter deployments. Built on an enterprise-grade platform for reliable 24x7x365 datacenter operation, WD Se is tailored to deliver the right combination of performance, reliability and robustness for large-scale replicated environments, mid-sized network attached storage (NAS) deployment, and backup/archiving applications. WD Se is a true enterprise-class drive with the right blend of affordability and capabilities to address the massive growth of semi-structured data, which is accelerating the scale-out of datacenters of all sizes. Now shipping in capacities up to 4 TB, the new WD Se hard drives enables customers to balance their data growth challenges in multi-drive enclosures without compromising enterpriseclass features. WD Se drives also address the fastgrowing SMB to mid-range networkattached storage (NAS) market. The robust enterprise-class design and higher workload capabilities for SMB-focused 6-bay-plus table-top NAS units and rackmount multi-tenant NAS solutions with up to 24 bays, provide NAS integrators a complement to WD Red hard drives, which are for small NAS systems. WD’s other datacenter hard drives – WD Xe and WD Re – round out the high-end of the NAS market, offering higher durability and performance for large-scale rackbased NAS systems.
Asus India has announced the launch of its first exclusive store in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. The new outlet will feature the brand’s entire range of Ultrabooks, Notebooks, Netbooks, Tablets and Phablets that are available in India. The retail store I.T Mall, is located at D.No: 6-2-983, Diamond Towers, Beside Shadan college, Main road, Khairatabad, Hyderabad-500004. Asus India is focused on its retail expansion in India, including the metro cities viz. Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata and Chennai. After marking its presence in Warangal, Vijaywada, Ananthpur and other cities, ASUS is further escalating its pres-
ence in Andhra Pradesh with launching retail store in Hyderabad to let the customers in the region have access to all the latest and forthcoming technologies. The new store will have the company’s entire range of Entertainment, Classic, Versatile and Elite series of products.
Konica Minolta eyeing bigger share in Indian market International office giant Konica Minolta Inc. Japan, the leader in advanced digital imaging printing technologies is watching the Indian market with keen interest as it continues to gain market share year on year. Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd is a subsidiary company of Konica Minolta Inc. Japan. The Global Head & Senior Executive from Konica Minolta Inc. Japan, Mr. Jun Haraguchi is on a two day visit to India to further understand the Indian market dynamics.
A10 Networks Partners Conclave attracts 30+ Partners from Networking and Security Markets across New Delhi A10 Networks recently organized a ‘Partners Networking Conclave’ at Leela Palace, Gurgaon. The event was attended by 30+ partners from networking and security markets across New Delhi. Partners were enriched with next-generation technologies to address new trends that are evolving in the application networking space. A10 Networks plans to conduct more meetings. Mr Hayato Koeda, President & CEO, A10 Networks KK, and Vice President of South APAC at A10 Networks presented A10’s corporative overview, vision and complete product portfolio to partners. In addition, Mr Koeda briefed the partners about opportunities to work together with A10
Networks to grow their business by offering feature rich application networking products and solutions that will help organizations of all sizes to accelerate, optimize and secure their applications. Mr. Koeda said, “We are extremely happy with the number of partners who attended the event. This is a great response toA10’s commitment to the Indian market. We wish that partners will help us to build strong channel support in the years ahead. This networking event has helped us to forge meaningful relationships and start working together to provide networking solutions that are future proof and offer maximum value to customers.”
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DataWind lowest cost phablet
A10 Networks expands Thunder Series Unified Application Service Gateway Family
A10 Networks has announced its new entry-level A10 ThunderTM Series, extending its family of Unified Application Service Gateways (UASGs) to small/medium business and enterprise customers. Joining the award winning, high-end Thunder 6430(S) and 5430S are the new Thunder 3030S, 1030S and 930, which expand the line of next-generation Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs). • A10 Thunder 3030S - Enterprise UASG • 750,000 connections per second (CPS), 30 Gbps of application throughput, 14,000 SSL CPS (2048-bit key) and support for up to 64 million concurrent sessions • Hardware highlights: 4 x 10-Gigabit ports (SFP+), 6 x 1-Gigabit Copper, 2 x 1-Gigabit SFP ports, NITROX III SSL ASIC and 16 GB of RAM • Maximum power consumption of only 139 Watts • A10 Thunder 1030S - Small Enterprise UASG • 450,000 CPS, 10 Gbps of application throughput, 7,000 SSL CPS (2048-bit key) and support for up to 32 million concurrent sessions • Hardware highlights: 2 x 10-Gigabit ports (SFP+), 6 x 1-Gigabit Copper, 2 x 1-Gigabit SFP ports, NITROX III SSL ASIC and 8 GB of RAM • Maximum power consumption of only 108 Watts • A10 Thunder 930 - Entry-level UASG • 200,000 CPS, 5 Gbps of application throughput, and support for up to 16 million concurrent sessions • Hardware highlights: 2 x 10-Gigabit ports (SFP+), 6 x 1-Gigabit Copper, 2 x 1-Gigabit SFP ports and 8 GB of RAM
DataWind has launched new additions to its line to tablet computers, led by the UbiSlate 7Cx. At a retail price of only Rs.3,999 inclusive of all taxes, the UbiSlate 7Cx is the lowest cost tablet computer with cellular connectivity, allowing anytime & anywhere internet access with a regular SIM. In addition to regular voice calling functionality, the UbiSlate phablets incorporate DataWind’s breakthrough web-delivery platform covered by 18 U.S. and international patents allowing the devices to deliver the fastest mobile web experience on regular GSM-EDGE based networks. DataWind also introduced its first product
operating on a 3G network with the UbiSlate 3G7 at only Rs.6,999. With its first product with a larger screen, DataWind has broken another price barrier with the introduction of the UbiSlate 9Ci, a 9” tablet with WiFi connectivity under Rs. 5,000.
Genius Eco-u261Universal Power Bank with Safety Protection
Genius has launched the brand new 2600mAh power bank. If some important phone calls are missed because the smartphone is low on battery or doesn’t want to be disconnected from the world then Genius Eco-u261 is the one to carry wherever and anywhere. The Eco-u261 is a universal power bank that gives the extra power when one is in need the most to keep one smart devices working properly. Eco-u261 has a 2600mAh rechargeable battery and is super light at 63.7g with a single USB port.
PNY Power Bank Sporty series PNY has announced the availability of three portable power banks. The Power52S, Power-78S, and Power-104S are sporty-looking external battery packs that are pleasing to the eyes with their sky blue and peaceful green casings. PNY Sporty power packs use Samsung’s Lithium ion batteries, which are use only high quality non-recycled batteries in these power packs to ensure long life of the battery and true power rating. The most extraordinary, PNY sporty series designed with 8 protections. The first one is the double safety system. You can find the protection circuits on control board as well as the cell-pack for preventing over charging, over charge, over current, short circuit and auto shutdown when no loading. The 7th is the stable voltage protection on control board circuit and the 8th insulation safety
for the cell-pack. With those fully safe designs, no doubt PNY power bank could get the FCC/CE certifications and UN38.3 compliance for air transportation safety. PNY has got three models: Power52S with 5200mAh, Power-78S with 7800mAh, and Power-104S with 10,400mAh batteries. All of the power banks come with a 1-year limited warranty.
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Asus R9 200 and R7 200 Series DirectCU II Graphics Cards
TRENDnet unveils TEW713RE & TEW-736RE Range Extenders
TRENDnet has launched TEW713RE & 736RE Range Extenders which will solve the traditional wireless dead zones problems at home or office. TEW-713RE light weight and the AC plug wall-mounted design of make it easy to deploy. The TEW-736RE’s MIMO antenna technology provides extensive coverage. 150 Mbps TEW-713 RE Range Extender is designed to• Boosts wireless signal to previously unreachable or hard-to-wire areas. • Supports up to WPA2-PSK wireless encryption. • Supports IPv6 communication protocol. • One-touch wireless connection using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button. • Low interference and high susceptibility deliver reliable performance. • Plug-n-play TEW-736RE range extender extends the coverage of the existing wireless network. Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna technology increases wireless coverage with a high speed of 300Mbps wireless network. LED displays provides the device and port status for easy troubleshooting. • Fast Ethernet port (10/100Mbps) to connect wired devices. • Single button for Wi-Fi protection. • Up to 50% energy savings with GREENnet technology. • 2dBi detachable antennas. • Supports up to WPA2-PSK wireless encryption.
Asus has announced the launch of its R9 200 and R7 200 Series DirectCU II graphics cards, powered by the latest AMD Radeon R9 and R7 series graphics-processing units (GPUs). The new R9 280X, R9 270X and R7 260X graphics cards are brimming with exclusive Asus technologies and tools including DirectCU II cooling technology for cooler and quieter gaming performance, DIGI+ voltage-regulator modules (VRMs) for smooth and stable power supply and GPU Tweak, an easy-to-use software for tuning the graphics card. The R9 280X, R9 270X and R7 260X are all Asus TOP-rated graphics cards, meaning they are overclocked to perform faster
than reference – respectively turning in core speeds of 1070MHz, 1120MHz and 1188MHz. Asus R9280X-DC2T-3GD5 is priced at Rs. 22000/- (excluding taxes).
Strontium launches High Speed NITRO UHS-1 MicroSD cards
Strontium Technology has launched NITRO range of MicroSD cards in India. They are outstanding choice for capturing and storing full HD videos and high-resolution photos. They offer up to 85MB per second read speeds and are compatible with all android and windows phones. Strontium High Speed NITRO UHS-1 MicroSD flash cards will be available in 8GB to 64GB capacities with price ranging between Rs. 990/- to Rs. 5,990/- .
Kaspersky Lab launches Kaspersky Internet Security for Android The number of Internet-enabled mobile devices keeps growing. According to an international survey conducted by B2B International in April 2013, the average household currently owns 4.5 “connected” devices – and two of them are mobile smartphones or tablets. These may be used in addition to, or even in place of, traditional PCs or laptops. With more people using mobile devices, more cybercriminals are taking an interest in them. According to Kaspersky Lab, 35,000 different malicious programs for Android emerged in 2012, representing 99% of the
total number of mobile threats. Cybercriminals use various types of malware to steal personal data from smartphone and tablet users, automatically send text messages to premium-rate numbers, and use mobile devices to spread spam.
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Antec India announces additional warranty extension on its VP, BP and NEO ECO series of Power Supply Units
Asus launches ‘Khushiyon ki Diwali’ Offer
Asus India is all set to make the coming festival season special by launching ‘Khushiyon ki Diwali’ offer for its customers. With this offer, consumers get to win assured gifts with their purchase of select Intel powered Asus notebooks. Lucky buyers get a chance to win a brand new Tata Nano car which is also the bumper prize. Other lucky buyers can win Bikes, LCD TVs, Asus Padfone and Gift vouchers from ASUS. Commenting on the festive offer Mr. Peter Chang, Region Head - South Asia & Country Manager – System Business Group – Asus India said “Asus has time and again introduced offers and schemes which offer attractive value proposition to its customers. The festive spirit is in the air with Durga Puja, Dussehra and Diwali just around the corner. To spread happiness and cheer this Diwali, Asus India has introduced its “Khushiyon Ki Diwali” limited period offer for the festive season. We believe that this offer would further add to the festivity for our customers.” Asus invests to understand the needs and wants of the consumer and has helped in building products that provide a compelling computing experience to the end user. The company offers notebooks at different price range starting from as low Rs. 19,990/- with best-in-class quality and features.
Antec has announced the warranty extension of select models in the Antec BP, VP and NEO ECO series of PSUs from 2 to 3, 2 to 4 and 3 to 5 years respectively through its ‘More Power with More Warranty’ campaign. With this newly extended warranty, Antec customers can purchase BP, VP and NEO ECO series of PSUs with greater confidence. In order to avail the Extended Warranty Campaign benefit, the customer has to register and upload the scanned copy after the purchase of any of the above mentioned
PSU models on http://www.antecindia. co.in.
PremiumAV announces OND 2013 Scheme Channel Partners PremiumAV has announced its OND 2013 scheme for OND its channel partners across India. The partners are entitles to win a round trip to Vietnam on purchase of PremiumAV licenses. This scheme has been introduced to encourage the partners to achieve good sales and get rewarded during this festive season. Partners will be eligible to win a round trip to Vietnam on purchase of 750 units of 3 user PremiumAV licenses. This scheme is valid from 1st October 2013 to 31st December 2013 and is valid for the purchases billed out from N360 Technologies, national distributor of PremiumAV. The product transfer price is Rs.200/- for PremiumAV 3 user.
Unistal extends the series of Channel & End Users Incentive Schemes this festive season Unistal Systems has announced the extension of the special incentive schemes for the partners. With purchase of 25 boxes of Protegent Security Solutions, partners are entitled to get complementary Protegent Internet Security key for their own usage. This scheme is valid till October 31, 2013. These schemes are valid on making the purchases of Protegent – Antivirus, Internet Security, Total Security & Complete Security softwares and solutions. The bumper scheme ascertains a 2N/3D holiday stay to a National or International destination on making purchase of Protegent 360 and Protegent Pro for partners and
100 lucky customers. This scheme can be replaced by 2N/ 3D Holiday stay at any of the 51 locations as per the partner’s choice on every 100 points.
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