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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
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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
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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
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Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
Google Now has been launched on iPhone and iPad. The new feature is available as part of the updated free Google Search app for iOS devices. It is currently already available for free on Android devices with Jelly Bean 4.1 or higher.
Google Now is now available on iPhone and iPad as part of the free Google Search app.
Google Now aims to provide the user with “the right information at just the right time”.
Where to get Google Now
For iPhones and iPads, get Google Search app from the App Store and sign into your Google account.
For Android devices, start using Google Now by swiping up from the home screen or by tapping the Google Search bar.
Helpful cards with information you need are displayed throughout the day, even before you ask for it.
For instance, you could get traffic conditions and alternative routes before leaving for work.
Or get live sports scores for your favourite teams.
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Tags:Android, Apps, Google, iOS, iPad, iPhone, now, PIM, Search, smartphones, tablets
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Monday, April 29th, 2013
The Vostro 5460 is the thinnest and lightest 14-inch Vostro ultra-portable laptop to date.
Available today, Vostro 5460 with Windows 8 starts at S$749, while Vostro 5460 Ultrabook with Windows 8 starts at S$1,099.
Vostro 5460 – Dell’s thinnest and lightest Vostro 14-inch notebooks.
Only 18.3mm in thinness and 1.54kg in weight, the ultrathin Vostro 5460 delivers more power and portability for value-conscious customers and professionals, and IT decision makers looking for mobility and performance at the right price.
Dell Vostro 5460, 18.3mm thin & 1.54kg in weight.
Sporting an expansive 14-inch high definition widescreen LED (HD WLED) TrueLife display that supports up to 1366 x 768 pixels, the new Vostro 5460 comes with integrated stereo speakers and a dedicated subwoofer powered by HD audio with Waves MaxxAudio 4.0.
Users get to enjoy 720p video content in immersive audio and visual detail.
The laptop also features an integrated 720HD 1MP camera with microphones for high-definition web-conferencing.
The Vostro 5460 is equipped with a full-sized Chiclet keyboard, a multi-touch gesture touchpad allowing users to fluidly navigate through the Windows 8 operating system, and a sophisticated cool-to-the-touch aluminum palm rest to ensure comfort for users.
Available today, Vostro 5460 with Windows 8 starts at S$749, while Vostro 5460 Ultrabook with Windows 8 starts at S$1,099.
All these rich features are encased within a sleek brushed-aluminum chassis in graphite silver or fire red, and supported by a 3-cell integrated Lithium Ion battery promising up to 5 hours of battery life.
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Tags:computers, DELL, laptops, notebooks, Singapore, ultrabooks, Vostro, Windows, Windows 8
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Monday, April 29th, 2013
WD today announced it is now shipping to OEMs the world’s first ultra-slim 2.5-inch, 5 mm hard drives and solid state hybrid drives (SSHD), which are designed for integration into the slimmest devices and space-constrained computing environments.
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP): S$119.
WD Blue ultra-slim 2.5-inch, 5 mm hard drive. MSRP: s$119.
With 500 GB of storage capacity and models with high performance-enabling solid state hybrid drive technology, this slim product line strikes a fine balance between capacity, physical size and performance.
WD Blue UltraSlim
WD designed the new WD Blue and WD Black 5 mm drives to enable new levels of device portability.
The new drives are aimed to increase internal storage capacity while enabling it to fit into smaller device slots
In addition, the slimmer and more portable the device, the more vulnerable the hard drive is to user-induced stress.
To battle this, WD has designed key enablers to the 5 mm form factor:
- Ultra-slim Form Factor – 5 mm height with compact connector offers system designers a greater degree of chassis design freedom. This ultra-slim form factor reduces weight by up to 36 percent compared with a standard 9.5 mm drive.
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Tags:5mm, hard disk, OEM, Singapore, storage, WD, Western Digital
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Sunday, April 28th, 2013
Sony Mobile unveils one-touch listening with the SBH20 (S$78). The new range of sleek, colourful stereo wireless headsets offer NFC functionality for one-touch pairing, HD Voice and dynamic sound.
The Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 (S$78) comes in orange, turquoise, black, white or pink.
Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset made its global debut at CES 2013 as part of Sony Mobile’s Smart Wireless Music Portfolio.
Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 – only 12g.
Weighing only 12 grams, simply touch the back of any NFC-enabled smartphone on the front of the headset to pair and connect to music instantly.
Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 promises dynamic sound and superior listening experience.
Music is pumped with rich, full bass and clear treble.
With HD Voice support, even the caller on the other end of the line will experience the superior sound of Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20.
A rotatable clip at the back of the headset allows users to flexibly secure the headset.
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Tags:accessories, audio, Bluetooth, headsets, mobile, music, NFC, Setelco, Singapore, smartphones, Sony, Sony Mobile, wireless
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