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Rashi Treasure Hunt Rashi organized the Rashi Treasure Hunt for dealers on 19th August. This special event held in Delhi was attended by 62 partners with their families. This Treasure Hunt included driving around the city with healthy competition to gain and find all 11 historical destinations by solving clues and reach back at finishing point in minimum time. The Rashi Treasure Hunt was exciting and success in ways more than one. It was a challenge to get partners on a Sunday morning and that too with family. Surprisingly the first participating partner with his family arrived at 7 am in the morning much before then the reporting time. Rashi Treasure Hunt was flag offed by Mr. Ranjiv Kapoor, Director-Sales Samsung Mobiles. Rashi Treasure Hunt required both intelligence and presence of mind at same time. It was most exciting to see was the entire family getting together in the car and discussing the clues for historical locations in Delhi. The excitement to win 25 gifts could be seen in each participant. The 1st to reach participant won the amaz-
ing and very popular Samsung Tab 7300, other participants also won Samsung Tab P3100, Smart Phones and Feature Phones of Samsung. This event poses as a good way to mix family and work and in return gain enjoyment for both. The immense amount of participation ensured that the event was a full-fledged success. After the whole event, everyone shared their unique experiences and gave wonderful feedback about this whole treasure hunt. Mr. Inder Pal Singh of Rajdeep Photo shared his experience as, “It is an excellent adventurous family oriented tour which was thoroughly enjoyed by kids. The event was organized wonderfully, we appreciate your management. Hope you will organize many such events in the future also.�
Gigabyte rewards partners Asus concludes Multi City Partner with Malaysia-Thailand trip Meets to Promote Desktop Products Asus successfully concluded multi city partner meets to promote its desktop range of products last week. Asus introduced its lineup of branded desktops in March this year focusing on the niche mid and high end segment in India. A total of 13 cities were covered in two phases - in June and August this year. The 1st phase was done in asGigabyte organized a Malaysia-Thailand pleasure trip sociation with Intel between 15th to for its top performing channel partners of the Financial 27th June and covered the cities of Year 2011-12. The tour also witnessed an awards Pune, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, evening wherein Gigabyte felicitated the most result-ori- Indore, Lucknow, Navi Mumbai, ented partners across different product categories and re- Thane and Ahmedabad. The 2nd gions, with glittering trophies. phase was done in association with The star attraction of the holiday tour, held between Microsoft from 14th to 24th August September 2 and 6, 2012, was a luxurious three-night and covered Surat, Mangalore, Bhustay aboard the ship, SuperStar Libra. The Star Cruises baneshwar and Siliguri. In all, over program also included on land adventurous excursions 700 partners attended these meets to Phuket Island and Krabi, both in Thailand, covering and most were impressed with the exquisite beaches and stunning islands new range of Asus Desktops.
The models Asus is currently selling in the market include CM6731 (PDC), CM6731 (i3), CM6830 (i5), CG8250 (i5), CG8270 (i7) and CG8580 (i7). These also deploy new technologies like new unique thermal designs and instant over clocking options.Asus will begin the 3rd phase of desktop partner meets in India and will be heading to Midnapore, Bardhaman, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Coimbatore in September. The 4th and final phase will conclude in Q4 the cities for which are yet to be decided.
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National Updates
Smartlink conducts Digisol Connect Partner Meet ADATA strengthens post sales service in India ADATA Technology has announced its strengthening of post sales services in India. In its bid to enhance its strategy for India market, ADATA will now provide immediate table top replacement on Pen Drives and Memory cards in the 4 metros i.e. Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai through its authorized service provider. With this ADATA will provide its highest quality of assistance and support to its end-customers in India.
Trend Micro announces MSS partnership with Nevales Networks Trend Micro announced Nevales Networks as a Managed Security Services Partner. This partnership will further strengthen Trend Micro’s focus and ambitions for the small and medium businesses market with Trend’s end point dlp, encryption and Worry-Free Business Security (WFBS) product lines. It will include the security-as-a-service offerings of WFBS that complements the Nevales’s managed service provider business model and also widens Nevales’s security offering. The product lines covered under this partnership cater to some of the most crucial issues in the cyber security zone.
Smartlink Network Systems Limited organized ‘Digisol Connect Partner Meet’ from 15th – 17th September 2012 at Goa. The theme for the meet was "To the Top, non Stop". The meet was attained by more than 50 attendees which included DIGISOL Connect partners from West and South region, along with Digisol sales and management team. This meet is a part of newly launched DAPP (Digisol Alliance Partner Program). The meet discussed new initiatives and plans to build stronger Channel Relations. Suggestions and feedback were taken, so that efficient and greater effective
marketing can be carried out along with the channel partner’s involvement. The meet also served as a platform where Partners and Digisol team strategized the roadmap to be one of the leading networking brands of India. The meet included a guided tour to the Smartlink state of the art manufacturing facility at Verna, Goa.
Aditya Infotech signs up with Super Talent Aditya Infotech has announced its tie-up with Super Talent, a leading US based manufacturer of flash storage solutions, Solid State Drives and DRAM memory modules for applications in Enterprise Computing, Communications, Networking, Embedded Computing, Military, Aerospace, Automotive and Interactive Kiosks, to distribute their entire range in the country. Their key product ranges include Super Talent RAIDDrive, Super Talent TeraDrive, Super Talent DuraDrive and Super Talent Ultra Drive series. Super Talent Flash Drives for USB 2.0 range boasts of the Eco Series, Pico Series and Elite series. Eco Series offers the best price economy per GB of storage. Pico Series is incredibly small and stylish. Measuring merely 1.50"x0.50" and water resistant. Elite series offers a Small and Stylish, Capless and Convenient housing offering the best performance.
Gigabyte Motherboards now Windows 8 Ready Gigabyte has announced that the entire range of currently available Gigabyte motherboards is ready for Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system. This readiness includes driver and BIOS support that will ensure the absolute smoothest transition to the new OS. Gigabyte Ultra Durable motherboards are known for their reliable longevity, as was recently demonstrated in the Gigabyte Hidden Gems competition where 74% of the submissions featured Gigabyte motherboards that were 5 years or older, and one outstanding entry used a 21 year
old Gigabyte motherboard that is still operational today! With this caliber of Ultra Durability in mind, Gigabyte engineers have been working tirelessly to ensure that current motherboards will be able to handle the demands of the next gen OS.
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National Updates
Compassites appoints Mahesh Baxi as CEO Sandisk marks flash memory’s 25-years Sandisk has marked the 25year anniversary of flash memory, the transformational technology used by billions of consumers and countless businesses in smartphones, tablets, ultra-thin laptops, data centers and other electronic devices. Companies such as SanDisk have increased the capacity of flash memory by 30,000 times while decreasing its cost by 50,000 times over the past two decades. Flash memory fuels three forces behind this trend – mobile computing, pervasive connectivity and the proliferation of digital content.
Compassites Software Solutions has announced the appointment of Mahesh Baxi as CEO. Mr. Baxi brings more than 19 years of IT industry experience to his new role having previously served as Managing Director of ThoughtWorks India Private Limited. As the CEO of Compassites Software, Mahesh is responsible to build a unique model to amplify customer success via highly passionate people along with growth of the company, business strategy, software delivery, client relationships and business development. Prior to Compassites, Mahesh Baxi worked in the software industry for over 19 years out of which he spent 12 years in the Bay Area, USA. He has worked for various software product development companies including Apttus, Vendao, Nextance and Challenger Systems.
Envent appoints i2 as its distributor for Tamil Nadu Envent has announced i2 Distribution as its distributor for telecom business in Tamil Nadu. The appointment of i2 Distribution will help the company to further expand its reach in that region which is one of the most important markets of the country. Since its inception in last 1 year, Envent has been very aggressive in distribution strategy and has tied up with many renowned distributors, covering all major markets across the country. With excellent relations with operators, vendors and retail partners, i2 Distribution is one of the fastest growing companies providing valuable services across different locations in South India.
Dell India opens its exclusive store in Hyderabad
Asus launches exclusive retail store in Hubli
Dell India has nnounced the opening of its Dell exclusive store in Hyderabad. This exclusive 1300 square-feet store will offer the entire range of Dell’s consumer products- laptops, AIOs and desktops from the Inspiron, XPS and Alienware brands, as well as related peripherals. Located at Shop No.6-3-348/b/1/ 202, 203, S.S.Estate, Opp. Jalagam Vengal Rao Park, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad – 500034. Name: Srinivas Goud Contact No: +914066562878
Asus has announced the opening of 3rd exclusive retail store in Karnataka at Hubli. The outlet will feature the entire range of fully working Notebooks and Netbooks that have been launched in India till date. The retail outlet Gauri Computers is located at # Shop #57, 1st Floor swimming pool complex, Hubli – 580029. Asus believes that life-changing shifts can only be achieved by keeping ahead of the curve and not resting on past successes and has made diligent efforts to heighten the retail presence across the country.
The retail intervention approach has been extensively focused by the company in order to provide access to all the imminent and latest technology to the customers in the Indian market including various small cities and towns. The company has already set up stores in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Calicut, Goa, Thane, Raipur, Bhillai, Gurgaon, Durgapur, Kanpur, Cochin, Siliguri, Kolhapur, Noida, Pune, Amravati, Kottayam, Lucknow, Jaipur, Mysore, Guwahati, Coimbatore, Dehradun and Belgaum earlier.
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Coverstory
quired to converge is now available. With the economic slowdown clamping the market, the need for effective solutions have become the order of the day. Data centers are also witnessing this trend with enterprises looking for better solutions in terms of power, cooling and space. Converged solutions seems to be the answer for the data center enterprising. Virtualization has become the key factor in today’s computing world. Data center operators use network partitioning at the adapter level (NPAR) or Switch Independent Partitioning to resolve the one-tomany relationships by enabling each physical port to be logically divided into four logical ports with flexible allocation of 10GbE bandwidth. This eliminates the cost of installing multiple, physical networking and storage adapters that are dedicated to specific server applications or other tasks. The converged data solutions helps centralize the management of information and networking resources. Convergence takes the best of both and allows for lossless Ethernet traffic to allow block-based transmission and allows applications that lend themselves to blockbased I/O – for example, larger structured databases, which will be ideal candidates for this new converged Network. Convergence simplifies the infrastructure, which facilitates the deployment of high availability solutions and provides the underlying foundation for service-oriented, utilitybased computing. Network and data center managers manage and protect data assets more stra- must not simply provide bandwidth. They must ensure that each system, function tegically and efficiently. and application on the network has the A converged network incorporates amount of bandwidth and network quality Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic over a of service it needs while attaining interopcommon infrastructure. Ethernet is the foundation for converged networks due to erability and avoiding bottlenecks. The inthe ubiquity of its presence for connecting tegration of server, storage and networking through integrated hardware data traffic between computers. With the with virtualization is introduction of 10Gb Ethernet, the an ideal tool for the bandwidth reg n i enterprises. Such det ompu c d u signs prevent the o for cl ale, and s i s problem of having a c the b arness, s – including s i e to deal with severc h rgen ge y to urce al vendors to reConve ves the wa e any reso vices, stora t r t a a u e p c s o o d l solve issues on h l y t n t i a i a ically ing, secur ervers – w m a server, storage n dy witch ces and s s , g and networking. n i . rout s, applian ormance Several venf r m syste mising pe dors have realro comp ized the growing scope for the data centreso-
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or years, data traffic from servers to centralized storage has been carried on specialized FC networks, designed to provide maximum performance and availability characteristics. Conversely, application networking for user-to-server and server-to-server traffic has run on Ethernet links. Recent innovations in Ethernet networking present the possibility of network unification through the use of a single technology for both SAN and LAN. Convergence means using a common cabling and switching infrastructure to replace what are now disparate server and storage networks. Data center convergence is in its infancy, but convergence has been well demonstrated in IP voice networks, where telephony and Ethernet data traffic share the same infrastructure for reduced costs and simpler management. The goal of data center convergence should be to enable IT to share,
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Coverstory lutions and are viewing the market with strong focus. IBM (PureSystems), Dell (VIS), Digisol, HP (Matrix One) and Hitachi (CDS) are the key players who have entered the foray in the Indian market. All the key players promise to give customers a wholistic solution and control over the technology which will make the life easier for the customers. The prospects for the Converged Data Centre Solutions market in India is promising as more and more enterprises are leaning towards converged solutions making it the next best thing in the enterprise segments. The key factor to reaching out to the mid market, SME and enterprise segment is to work closely with the channel partners in providing the best solution for the end-customers. The biggest advantage it offers is that the solutions come from a single vendor instead of integrated solutions form different vendors which proves to be a hassle in terms of expenditure and service requirements. The vendors need to react out to the partners and make the customers aware of the solutions available for the enterprise sector.
Convergence is the basis for cloud computing and paves the way to harness, scale, and dynamically allocate any resource – including routing, switching, security services, storage systems, appliances and servers – without compromising performance. The vendors and the solution providers have to work together in proving the best integrated solutions to the cus-
tomer. The market for converged data center solutions is still nascent and is yet to reach out to the market. So the vendors have a great role to play in the growth of converged data solutions and help the customers make intelligent choices based on their requirements.
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Wide Array of Solutions Infofriend spoke with Narasimha Murthy, CEO, Connectivity Solutions on the growth prospects and future market growth.
Which specific verticals and segments are being targeted by Connectivity Solutions?
How does Connectivity Solutions evaluate its present product profile?
We have won Premier Partner of Cisco, Premier Partner for Dell and have also been declared Topper across India in Category B Cisco Spanish Conquest.
As a successful IT entrepreneur, what according to you are the key components for making a business enterprise successful? Understanding and utilizing market dynamics, building strong customer and vendor base, maintaining successful relationships, providing value added services,
Flexible business solutions (Opex / Capex) based on client needs, unstinted support and an efficient and proactive technical delivery system has earned our continued loyal customer base.
Our fair practices and continued perseverance has helped us establish a good stand in the market. Our team is constantly building its capabilities and equipping with knowledge essential to beat the competition. I believe our investment in harnessing the potential of our employees and our network has resulted in building a strong base in the Telecom and BFSI segments that contribute to over 68% of our business.
Prior to our partnership with Cisco, we at Connectivity Solutions experimented with multiple business options. In the last few years we experienced tremendous confidence in doing business with Cisco. With the partnership becoming stronger, we have seen exponential growth for the company and increased market and customer confidence with us. This has enabled us to reach out to a wider customer base across Pan India.
Please share with us the vendor recognitions that Connectivity Solutions has received.
Please share the support service offered by Connectivity Solutions to its customers.
How do you handle the competition in the market? Which segment would you consider as the strong base?
How would you rate the growth of Connectivity Solutions into a leading Partner of Cisco in the market?
With dominant focus on selling Cisco solutions, we have ensured that our Solution portfolio is comprehensive in the area of IT Systems Integration. This ranges from enabling Internet link to providing Managed services for our clients. In this journey we have successfully managed to establish strong partnerships with even numerous software entities to fulfill their IT portfolio. Today we enable customer’s IT for WAN links, Structured Cabling, Routing, Switching, Data Security, Voice/ video communication, Data Center, Virtualization and Managed Services.
the space of retail, medical, hospitality, pharmaceuticals and aeronautics. We are making inroads into new industry sectors and regions across Karnataka to capitalize on the new opportunities.
IT/ITES, Telecom, BFSI (Banking, Finance, Stock Market, Insurance), Pharmaceutical and Manufacturing.
What are the future plans of Connectivity Solutions? fair practices and competent and loyal workforce have been our strength.
What is your market strategy for the selling of Cisco networking products? We believe that our current relationship with Cisco is just the tip of the iceberg. We will in the coming months and years work along with Cisco team to harness the wide product portfolio that the company has in Borderless Network, Collaboration, Data Centers and Virtualization. We have already established regional office in the west while continuing to make our base stronger in the south. Our goal is to continue our growth at over 200% for the Cisco portfolio.
How would you evaluate the IT market as one of the leading regional systems Integrator in Karnataka? The IT / ITES market is and will continue to be the driving force for businesses in Karnataka (especially Bangalore region) for the next few years. Having said that, we recognize the surging markets in
We have put considerable effort and automation in making our systems and processes robust over the last one year. Our efforts results in attaining the ISO 9000 certification. With the back end set to handle scalability, we are expanding our focus across India especially in the West and North. Our Singapore operations will cater to the solution market in the near future across Asia Pac region. Our targeted growth is at 110% in this financial year.
What is Connectivity Solutions’ message to its Customers. In our almost 10 years of journey, we have been fortunate to have provided continued support to many of our customers. We take this opportunity to thank all our customers for their business and assure them that we will continue to do our very best to support their growth. It shall be our continuous endeavor to ensure that they trust us and accommodate us in their plan.
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Topnotch Bullettin
Multimedia speakers
Awards and appreciations from chip comparison test
Multimedia USB headphone with Mic
Headphone with mic Cosmic
Phenom FEATURES USB interface Digital Volume Control Mute button Mic on/off button LED indicator Movable mic
Speaker dimension Mic dimension Impedance Sensitivity Frequency response Maximum input power Cable length
: 40mm : 6x5mm 58+2dB : 32 : 102dB SPL at 1 KHz : 20Hz-20,000Hz : 100mW : 1.8m
Frequency response Impedance Maximum input power Sensitivity Plug Length of cord
: 20-20 KHz : 32 ohm : 100mW : 91dB S.P.L at 1k Hz=2% : 3.5mm stereo : 1.8m
Products Explorer
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Rashi News Wire
LG LED monitor E42 series
Asus VS208DR LED Asus’ VS208DR models a 20inch 16:9 widescreen LED-backlit LCD. This device displays images and video with 1600 x 900 pixel native resolution. • Panel Size – Wide Screen 20.0” • Asus Smart Contrast ratio – 50000000:1 • Response time – 5ms. • I/O-D- Sub Asus unique features • Asus LED Monitor’s are mercury free • Asus green monitor features to save power and reduce CO2 consumption
• Advance your viewing pleasure • Get the best picture quality • Enjoy the bright screen without image loss • Save your space • Brilliant LED backlighting display delivers crystal-clear images true black and the most vivid, life-like colours on a slim design.
Netgear R6300 WiFi Router The Netgear R6300 WiFi Router delivers next generation WiFi at Gigabit speeds. It offers the ultimate mobility for WiFi devices with speeds up to 3x faster than 802.11n. The R6300 with simultaneous dual band WiFi technology offers speeds up to 450+1300‡ Mbps† and avoids interference, ensuring top WiFi speeds and reliable connections. This makes it ideal for larger homes with multiple devices. In addition, four Gigabit Ethernet ports offer ultra-fast wired connections. Wirelessly access and share USB hard drive and USB printer using the two USB 2.0 ports. • 802.11ac dual band Gigabit • Next generation Wifi at Gigabit speeds • Ultimate mobility for Wifi devices • Perfect for current and future Wifi devices • Netgear genie app for computers and smartphones • Easily configure as a bridge.
Asus CG8250CPI52320
Asus notebook K55VD-SX313D • Passion Red (Glossy IMR) • 15.6” HD Glare LCD • Intel Huron River i3 – 2350M(PGA) (2.3G, 3M) • NV GT 610M 2G DDR3 VRAM VGA • 4G DDR3 1333 RAM • 500G 5400rpm • DVD RW 8x SM DL ODD • Webcam 0.3M • 1 year warranty
• Intel Core i5-2320 Processor (3.00 Ghz, 6MB) • Intel H67 chipset • Nvidia GeForce GT530 2GB DDR3 support Microsoft Direct X11 • 8GB DDR3 Memory • SATA3 3.5” 1TB 7200 RPM Storage • Optical Drive : Bluray Combo • Realtek ALC892 high definition and channel audio I/O ports • 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA, 1 x S/PDIF Out, 4 x USB 3.0, 6 x USB 2.0 1 x 16-in-1 card reader • Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Home premium
Nvidia Quadro 410
Nviida Quadro 410 combines outstanding entry level CAD/PLM productivity and application certification at an exceptional value. Tested and certified to reliably accelerate all major design and CAD applications to keep you productive regardless of how complex your workflow gets. Low-profile footprint flexible enough to fit into any workstation Nvidia Mosaic and Nview technologies allow you to span and efficiently manage your entire Windows desktop across multiple displays.
For more information contact: Rashi Branch • Bangalore :42480202, • Mangalore : 2225208, • Hubli: 2213777
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Smartlink Freedom Fest Every year Smartlink celebrates Independence Day with its annual cultural program “Smartlink Freedom Fest� which ensures participation from all the functions/ departments. Freedom fest is a fun-filled activity, which comprises of various physical and intellectual activities . Few of the popular games this year were Chess, Carom, Arm Wrestling, Quiz, Dart Board, tug of war and the star attraction was Smartlink Master Chef competition Other eye catching attraction was traditional day, where each floor represented
one region of the country. The main reason behind this fun filled activity is to create healthy relationships (interdepartmental and within depart-
ments) and to maintain harmony amongst all the departments. This in turn results in smooth functioning of the company.
Antec successfully concludes its Reseller Certification Program in South India Antec has further consolidated its channel base in India by successfully concluding a Reseller Certification Program across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Pondicherry. These resellers have been selected across various cities like Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Pondicherry, Trivandrum, Cochin and Hyderabad.
The certification activity was carried out across South India over a period of 4 months. According to company sources, the key criteria for existing Antec partners
to qualify for this certification were to have an engaging presence among the key target audiences like gamers, system integrators, PC tech enthusiasts and DIY customers in the PC component industry apart from the sales potential and product knowledge. A significant hold within the corporate verticals was also considered while selection of partners for exercise.
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Aditya Infotech in association with Blackmagic Design rolls out its Revolutionary Video Technology Workshop in Delhi and Bengaluru, aimed to reach out to their end-customers and to educate channel partners, system integrators and solution providers about new Blackmagic Design products. Nearly 200 and 150 visitors attended the exhibition-cumwoorkshop in Delhi and Bengaluru respectively. Through these workshops, the companies imparted information on integrated broadcast solutions and technical training to the attendees. The seminar was an opportunity to exchange notes, understand challenge and eliminate doubts, which further strengthened the bond between entire eco-system starting from manufacturer to end-customers.
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Products Explorer
Transcend new product range
Amkette EvoTV Amkette EvoTV, the much awaited device is now available across XX cities, and is designed to make any TV screen interactive, and rich on content. The EvoTV aims to change how consumers interact with their television screens. The flagship product is based on Google’s Android platform, and was developed through ongoing consumer insights and feedback.
Transcend Information has presented a selection of products specially designed to make our digital life more efficient, manageable and enjoyable. The products include 64GB JetFlash 700, JetFlash 360, and StoreJet 25D2/25D2WStoreJet25D3. The Jet Flash 700 is equipped with next generation Super Speed USB 3.0. It delivers real-world transfer speeds of up to 90MB/s making it much easier to get access to your rich digital content. The Jet Flash 700 is a perfect entry-level USB 3.0 peripheral for those who demand stylish aesthetics with leading technology. The JetFlash 360 is best suited for ef-
fortless operation and complete control while sharing files on the go. It fits comfortably between the thumb and finger, weighs just 4.3g and measures 45mm x 18.3mm x 7.5mm. The easy-to-grip contoured design requires minimal effort when unplugging from a USB port.
WD 2.5 inch Hybrid Hard Drive WD has announced it is sampling a 5mm-thin hard disk drive featuring hybrid technology. WD has developed hard drives slim enough for integration into today’s thinnest notebook PCs, which provide high-capacity storage and robustness while featuring instanton and application performance similar to today’s client solid state drives (SSDs). The new technologies will be showcased during WD’s Investor Day, Sept. 13, 2012. With device volumetric efficiency is a key concern for system makers, WD began shipping 7 mm height hard drives for thin-profile notebooks earlier this year (historically, standard notebook hard drives have been 9.5 mm). WD 5 mm hybrid hard drives will enable the market’s thinnest computers to offer 500 GB of capacity, utilizing almost 50% less volume compared to current 9.5 mm hard drives and at one tenth the cost of similar capacity SSDs.
SafeNet enters the Virtual Security Mar- Odyssey launches 3.1 speakers in India ket with Protect Odyssey has announced the launch of
SafeNet has introduced ProtectV, an encryption solution that has achieved VMware Ready status. ProtectV enables virtual machines and storage volumes to be as secure as physical servers and storage in robust, secure onpremise environment. Customers can reap the full benefits of agility and cost savings by turning their virtual datacenter or cloud into a trusted environment with data governance, control and security. SafeNet ProtectV is compatible with VMware vShield and VMware vCenter. In addition, SafeNet ProtectV can be used by Amazon Web Services customers to secure their critical data in the cloud.
its new PC speaker system in the 3.1 category c- ODSP 3350 USF (3.1). The allblack 3.1 speaker set also comes with an in-built FM tuner capable of playing bands from 87.5 to 107.9 and with a total output of 38Watts. For those who can bear to be parted from it and only concentrate on its hypnotic audio, there’s a nice remote too.One can even play music through a USB or a memory card via its built-in ports for the same. Says Bhavesh Mehta - Business Director - Compuage India, “Odyssey strongly believes in coming up with innovative devices. The ODSP 3350 USF (3.1) is bound to get a lot of interest for both
music and movie lovers and gamers.” Odyssey ODSP 3350 USF (3.1) is available at an MRP of Rs 3999 all over India. Odyssey ODSP 3350 USF 3.1 is distributed by Compuage Infocom Ltd.
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Products Explorer
Cooler Master Storm Sonuz
MSI GTX 660 Twin Frozr Graphics card MSI announced the release of its new GTX 660 Twin Frozr graphics card based on Nvidia’s latest 28nm GeForce GTX 660 GPU, with 2GB of memory and PCI Express Gen3 support. The new card features the popular Twin Frozr III cooling design with dual 8cm fans with Propeller Blade technology, nickel-plated copper base, and Superpipe technology.
Fortinet new versions of FortiClient for Android and iOSPlatforms Fortinet has announced key enhancements to address the numerous challenges surrounding network, data and device security posed by the Bring Your Own Device(BYOD)phenomenon wherein end users are bringing their own smartphone and tablet devices to their work environments. As part of its broad strategy to apply effective security measures for BYOD environments, Fortinet is introducing new versions of its FortiClient application for iOS and Android platforms that are downloadable from the iTunes store at: http:// itunes.apple.com/us/app/forticlient/ id525600370?mt=8.
Cooler Master has announced the launch of its new gaming headset, CM Storm Sonuz. This multi-purpose headset is designed to deliver surreal performance not only while gaming, but also when enjoying music or movies. Light-weight, comfortable, and stylish this cans will simply blow you away! Just like all other CM Storm headsets, the CM Storm Sonuz is optimized for comfort. Its unique design distributes the weight properly and carries the stress away from your earlobes enhancing comfort. The massive 97mm plush ear-pads provide great comfort during marathon gaming sessions without needing a break!
The CM Storm Sonuz is equipped with an exceptionally large 53mm driver capable of tight bass, lucid mids and simmering highs.The CM Storm Sonuz will be priced at Rs 6,799/- (MRP) and carries two years warranty.
D-Link Cloud Router 1200 and Cloud Router 2000 D-Link has introduced the latest additions to its line of wireless cloud routers configurable and manageable from a mobile device. The Cloud Router 1200 (DIR-636L) and Cloud Router 2000 (DIR-826L) support speeds of up to 300 Mbps and 600 Mbps, respectively. Both routers include mydlink Cloud Services for straightforward management and configuration in addition to integrated SharePort mobile functionality for sharing files and multimedia stored on an attached USB storage device. D-Link Cloud routers address the growing demand for app-based solutions and high-speed wireless networking. D-Link DIR-636L & DIR-826L will be made available all across India through leading retail outlets & its vast channel network at an estimated street price of Rs. 5100/- & Rs. 6000/- respectively.
OCZ PC Silencer Mk III 1200 Watt Power Supply OCZ has unveiled the Silencer Mk III 1200W Power Supply from PC Power & Cooling. Offering industrial-grade performance and stability for demanding computing environments in a new maximum wattage option, the Silencer Mk III meets the highest rated efficiency and provides ultra-quiet operation in a modular design. Meeting the stringent 80 Plus Platinum certified rating for the highest energy efficiency rating possible, the 1200W Mk III features over 92% efficiency at typical workloads. The Mk III combines a single +12V rail, premium components including 100% Japanese 105°C capacitors, and
heavy-duty protection circuitries. The OCZ MK III 1200 Watt Series power supplies come backed with a 7Years warranty and it is priced at an MRP of Rs. 24,999/-.
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Products Explorer
WD My Net Family of Dual-Band Routers
Digilite DLPV530A-ITX Motherboard Digilite has announced the launch of its new motherboard DLPV530A-ITX, with inbuilt 1.8GHz Dual core Processor. DL-PV530AITX is designed to offer a compelling yet energy-efficient computing experience, the VIA PV530 processor is designed to power the next generation of optimized desktop PCs. DL-PV530A-ITX, supports DDR2 or DDR3 and has an integrated DX9 Chrome9 graphics.
WD has unveiled its first line of wireless home networking products in India, designed specifically to accelerate movies, video and gaming, delivering a premium high-definition entertainment experience. With the My Net family of powerful and easy-to-use home networking products, WD debuts its exclusive FasTrack technology that instantly detects entertainment traffic on the network and fast-forwards it to gaming consoles, media players, smart TVs, tablets, smartphones, computers and other Wi-Fi connected devices. With the industry’s only full line of HD dual-band wireless N routers, My Net users can fully enjoy this new age of home entertainment. WD’s exclusive FasTrack optimization technology intelligently and automatically prioritizes Internet favorites like Netflix, Hulu Plus, VUDU, YouTube, Xbox LIVE, Skype and others, to create a smooth streaming experience in up to Full-HD 1080p quality. By using real-time analysis to maximize bandwidth for entertainment services, My Net routers provide a premium entertainment experience on any screen in the home that is connected to the router.
The sleek hardware design of the My Net family of routers is complementary to the devices’ friendly and intuitive user interface, which was designed by a veteran team of developers to enable quick router setup from wireless or wired devices such as iPad and other mobile devices, as well as PCs and Mac computers. The streamlined router setup is designed to make it easy for novice users to be up and running in minutes, while also providing all the customization tools expert users crave. In addition to keeping content safe at home and always accessible while away from home, users can rely on My Net N900 Central for automatic wireless backup with the included WD SmartWare software for Windows.
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