Archive for May, 2013
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
Fujitsu today unveiled its slimmest business notebooks: LIFEBOOK E753, 743, and E733. Available from June 2013.
From Left – Fujitsu LIFEBOOK E753, LIFEBOOK E743 and LIFEBOOK E733.
Built with maximum durability and security for business travellers, the latest LIFEBOOK E Series notebooks are equipped with the latest 3rd Generation Intel Core processors up to i7.
“Our customers are embracing mobility in their everyday corporate lives and Fujitsu understands this paradigm shift,” said Mr. Lim Teck Sin, Vice President, Product Marketing & Engineering, Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.
They also sport the Mobile Intel QM77 chipset with vPro supported.
The LIFEBOOK E753 with its slim form factor features a brilliant 15.6” display, a variety of interfaces and high-end security features for ultimate work efficiency.
LIFEBOOK E743 comes with a 14” display and weighs only 1.9kg, offering greater convenience in the office.
The LIFEBOOK E733 comes with the right balance of portability and functionality featuring a 13.3” display and weighs a mere 1.7kg.
Full-fledged features packed into its small form factor makes it the ultimate choice for business individuals on-the-go.
Lower cost for the IT department
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Tags:business, Fujitsu, laptop, Lifebook, Microsoft, notebook, Singapore, Windows, Windows 8
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
This integration is another addition to Actuate’s rapidly growing stable of ActuateOne connectors for Big-Data-ready data sources that enable developers, IT departments and OEMs to deliver world-class BI applications.
The ActuateOne platform empowers developers to rapidly develop custom, BIRT-based business analytics and customer communications applications, and provides analytic self-service for data-savvy users of BIRT Analytics.
ActuateOne is Actuate’s BIRT-based suite of commercial products for development and deployment of custom business analytics applications, while BIRT onDemand is Actuate’s SaaS version of ActuateOne.
“When integrated with Amazon Redshift, ActuateOne users are suddenly able to scale data at the same rate as ActuateOne scales users,” said Jeff Morris, VP of Product Marketing at Actuate.
Actuate announced today that both have been integrated with Amazon Redshift – AWS’s new petabyte-scale cloud warehouse service.
ActuateOne offers fast visualisation and rich analysis features while Amazon Redshift brings to the table its performance, scalability and low cost (under US$1,000/terabyte/year).
Combining the two enables organizations of all sizes to reap the benefits of ultra-fast access and near-speed-of-thought visualization for Cloud-based business analytics – on real-time Big Data workloads of any size or complexity.
Specific features and benefits of ActuateOne and BIRT onDemand using Amazon Redshift.
Tags:Actuate, ActuateOne, Amazon, analysis, AWS, Big Data, BIRT, cloud, Redshift, SaaS, Singapore, visualisation
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Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
Creative Suite – Adobe’s flagship software package comprising “perpetual” boxed versions of design and production software such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Dreamweaver and InDesign – has been discontinued.
Subscription-based Creative Cloud is now the new flagship at Adobe.
Adobe CC (Creative Cloud) is the new acronym, while Adobe CS (Creative Suite) reaches the end of the line. Click to check subscription price plans.
Adobe made the announcement during its annual Adobe Max Conference in Los Angeles today.
You can still buy the current Adobe CS6 from Adobe, but the software will not get any future feature updates.
You will still get security patches and bug fixes, and Adobe has committed that CS6 will be compatible with the next major version of Windows and OS X.
Existing CS owners (especially CS6) will get aggressive discounts to entice them to move to CC.
Adobe had packaged its stable of creative and design software – together with software it had gained through its acquisition of Macromedia – as Adobe Creative Suite (CS) back in 2003.
Adobe CS is termed “perpetual” since you pay once and own it forever.
You can use it for as long as you like – barring compatibility issues, security patches and termination of bug fixes over time.
Pay S$26 per month for a single app or S$66 per month for the entire suite.
A decade on, the component software will no longer be available as part of the Creative Suite packaging.
Why Adobe recommends CC for you.
Customers will have to rent them by subscribing to Adobe Creative Cloud (CC) instead.
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Tags:Adobe, Creative Cloud, Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Los Angeles, MAX, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Singapore
Posted in Adobe, Announce, App, Creative Cloud, Creative Suite, Events, Launch, Prices, Software, Specifications | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
With the popularity of Iron Man 3, cybercriminals are using social networks to spread links to websites that purport to offer free screenings of the blockbuster – but instead lead to potentially malicious sites.
Be wary of links to websites offering free streaming or download of Iron Man 3 movie.
The scams utilised popular blogging platforms and social networks, such as Tumblr, WordPress and Blogger, to trick home viewers into downloading video installer files and click on malicious links and adware that may lead to survey scams and spam.
If you’re unsure about the legitimacy of the links you come across online, you may verify the nature of the a link before you visit it by checking the URL at
Trend Micro Site Safety.
The same is seen on Facebook, where links to supposed Iron Man 3 streaming sites lead users to survey scams instead.
Some sites do not even lead to actual Iron Man 3 movie content, instead asking users to register and provide their credit card number – a move that is highly suspicious.
Here are some tips from Trend Micro for movie buffs to stay vigilant online.
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Tags:Blogger, cybercriminals, Facebook, security, Trend Micro, Tumblr, Wordpress
Posted in Facebook, Internet, Security, Trend Micro, Website | No Comments »
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
Fuji Xerox celebrates 10 years of success for its printer channel by committing S$35,000 to the Singapore Badminton Association.
From left: Bobby Lee, CEO of SBA; Neo Yu Yan Vanessa and Danny Bawa Chrisnanta, adopted players; Vincent Sim, General Manager – ASEAN, Fuji Xerox Printer Channel.
The money will go towards adopting, for two years, Danny Bawa Chrisnanta and Neo Yu Yan Vanessa – currently ranked 11th in the world for mixed doubles.
“Fuji Xerox Printer Channel would like to strengthen our commitment to our local community by partnering SBA in the sponsorship of the inaugural SBA Corporate League 2013 and SBA Adopt A Player Scheme,” Mr. Vincent Sim, General Manager – ASEAN, Fuji Xerox Printer Channel.
Fuji Xerox’s goal is to help them excel in the Rio 2016 Olympics, and to support the local sports culture in Singapore.
In addition to the Adopt-A-Player Scheme, Fuji Xerox has also joined the inaugural Corporate League 2013.
The Japanese company is the only international company in the league, with the other five teams coming from local companies.
Fuji Xerox Printer Channel is a printer-focused business established across Asia Pacific.
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Tags:badminton, Fuji Xerox, printers, Singapore, sports
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Monday, May 6th, 2013
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has approved mobile devices enabled with Samsung Knox for use in DoD networks, after the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) finished the testing of Samsung Knox devices.
Samsung KNOX is a comprehensive enterprise mobile solution that addresses the mobile security needs of enterprise IT without invading the privacy of its employees.
What does this mean for consumers?
“Samsung Knox delivers fundamental security at the platform level, while leaving the user experience consistent,” said Injong Rhee, Senior Vice President and Head of B2B R&D Group, Samsung Electronics.
It means that Samsung devices equipped with Knox are so secure that even the US DoD has approved its use in its internal networks.
The recently launched GALAXY S4, for instance, is Knox ready.
It also means that enterprise IT administrators can sleep easier if their employees use their Knox-enabled mobile devices for both work and personal stuff.
Apart from Knox on the GALAXY, DISA also approved BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 on BlackBerry’s Z10 and Q10 smartphones, as well as PlayBook tables.
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Tags:BES, BlackBerry, Galaxy, Knox, Q10, S4, Samsung, security, smartphones, tablets, Z10
Posted in Announce, BlackBerry, BlackBerry 10, Enterprise IT, Gadgets, Galaxy, GALAXY, Phones, Q10, RIM, S4, Samsung, Security, Software, Tablets, Z10 | No Comments »
Saturday, May 4th, 2013
Here are some 0ptional accessories that add to the usability and connectivity of the HP ElitePad 900 tablet.
HP ElitePad 900 with an HP Slim Bluetooth Keyboard (S$89) and Docking Station (S$219).
- HP ElitePad Productivity Jacket (S$339) — includes an integrated keyboard, connectivity ports, SD card reader and adjustable viewing angles for a complete computing experience.
HP ElitePad Docking Station serves as a stand and provides additional connection ports for the tablet. These include 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x Poweed USB 2.0, 1 x Combo stereo/headphone jack, 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA, 1 x RJ-45, and 1 x Smart AC adapter.
- HP ElitePad Expansion Jacket (S$189) — adds USB, HDMI and other connectivity to get more done on the go. Adds even longer battery life when bundled with the optional HP ElitePad Jacket battery (S$279 for Expansion Jacket with Battery) .
- The HP ElitePad Rugged Case (S$99) — provides military-grade reliability and enhances the stylish profile of the ElitePad for added protection.
- HP ElitePad Docking Station (S$219) — delivers an enterprise-class desktop experience with an added keyboard and monitor and also charges the tablet. Or, use it to set the tablet up as a secondary screen for phenomenal multitasking.
- HP Executive Tablet Pen — lets customers write messages and notes in their natural handwriting directly on screen and then save or convert to typed text for use in other applications.
Tags:accessories, availability, business, cases, dock, ElitePad, HP, jackets, keyboards, Singapore, tablets, Windows, Windows 8
Posted in Accessories, Availability, ElitePad, Gadgets, HP, Keyboards, Prices, Specifications, Tablets | 1 Comment »
Friday, May 3rd, 2013
Designed collaboratively by LG and Google, Nexus 4 – with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean – is now available in Singapore at S$668 (16GB).
Nexus 4 from Google and LG is now available in Singapore for S$668.
Nexus 4 is the newest smartphone in the Nexus line-up from Google.
| Nexus 4 |
| OS |
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Screen |
4.7″ IPS |
| Resolution |
1280 x 768, 320ppi |
| Battery |
2,300 mAh |
| Processor |
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro, 1.5 GHz Quad Core |
| Camera |
Rear: 8mp |
| Front: 1.3mp |
| Video |
HD |
| Memory |
Int: 16 GB |
| RAM: 2 GB |
| Size /mm |
133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 |
| Weight |
139 g |
| Price |
S$668 |
The phone comes with a Qualcomm Quad Core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM and the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
Nexus 4 has a 4.7-inch 1280 x 768 True HD IPS Plus 320 ppi resolution touch screen made with scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 2.
Running on Jelly Bean, Nexus 4 ships with the latest Google apps.
These include Google Now – your personal information manager; Google Maps – for turn-by-turn GPS navigation with live traffic info; as well as 3D Maps, Street View and Indoor Maps.
Nexus 4 has an 8-megapixel rear camera and 1.3-megapixel HD front camera.
It has an embedded 2,100mAh Li-polymer battery.
Nexus 4 comes with the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
Tags:availability, Google, Jelly Bean, launch, LG, Nexus, Nexus 4, Singapore, smartphones
Posted in Android, App, Availability, Gadgets, Google, LG, Operating Systems, Phones, Prices, Software, Specifications | No Comments »
Friday, May 3rd, 2013
Designed specially for business and government use, HP ElitePad 900 is a 10.1 tablet running on Windows 8.
SRP: S$1,099 (incl GST) for 32GB eMMC SSD and S$1,299 (incl GST) for 64GB eMMC SSD. For S$199 more, HSPA+ versions are also available for mobile broadband connectivity.
The HP ElitePad 900 is a tablet designed for businesses, with a 10.1 inch diagonal screen and a range of accessories.
I first saw the ElitePad 900 as a prototype back in October last year. Half a year later, the tablet is now available in Singapore.
Back of the HP ElitePad 900
ElitePad 900 offers the full serviceability, enhanced security and manageability found in HP Elite PCs, and military-grade durability for drops, vibration, dust, temperature extremes and high altitude.
Optional accessories add to the usability and connectivity of the ElitePad 900.
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Tags:availability, business, ElitePad, HP, Singapore, tablets, Windows, Windows 8
Posted in Announce, Availability, ElitePad, Enterprise IT, Gadgets, HP, Microsoft, Notebooks, Prices, Specifications, Tablets, Windows 8 | 4 Comments »
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
We’re into the month of May. Check out Page 15 in the latest issue of Jetstar Asia Magazine for some of the latest gadgets that you can get for yourself or your better half this month.
You can access the entire magazine online or on board a Jetstar flight.
Happy reading!
Tags:Asia, audio, battery, BlackBerry, earphones, gadgets, headphones, HTC, HTC One, Jabra, Jetstar, Singapore, Sony, Z10
Posted in Accessories, Android, Audio, BlackBerry, BlackBerry 10, Brochures, earphones, Gadgets, headphones, HTC, HTC One, Jabra, Lifestyle, Opinion, Phones, Prices, RIM, Shopping, Sony, Specifications | No Comments »
