Archive for the ‘Network’ Category
Friday, April 25th, 2014
Dell expects to begin offering switches with Big Switch Networks Switch Light operating system and the Big Switch Networks Big Tap Monitoring Fabric controller in the second quarter of 2014.
Tom Burns, VP/GM Dell Networking (left) and Doug Murray, CEO, Big Switch Networks (right) extolling the benefits of the offerings. Watch the video.
Dell’s open-networking initiative disrupts traditional networking switch model, enabling rapid innovation and customer choice through hardware and software disaggregation.
“Dell’s push into open networking, and this announcement with Big Switch and other vendors, are great examples of original thinking and innovation coming from the new Dell, “said Tom Burns, vice president and general manager, Dell Networking.
The strategic agreement that Dell signed with Big Switch Networks will expand its open ecosystem to provide customer choice for networking hardware and software.
It offers an alternative to “white-box” switching with Dell-branded, validated and integrated systems, global scale, logistics, and enterprise-class services.
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Tags:Big Switch Networks, DELL, enterprise IT, networks, SDN, Singapore
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Saturday, March 1st, 2014
The 2014 Winter Olympics took place from 7-23 February in Sochi, Russia. Avaya came up with these infographics on usage of devices, traffic and the top 10 web services during the closing ceremony.
The Top 10 most popular web services accessed during the Closing Ceremony of the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.
Avaya is the Official Supplier of Network Equipment for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
Avaya estimated that at any given time, up to 120,000 devices might be connected to its network.
On top of this, some 1,500 televisions would be broadcasting 36 HD IPTV channels, with 6,500 IP phones bringing seamless connectivity to volunteers and officials.
Click o the chart to find out what were the Top 5 moments of the closing ceremony.
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Tags:Avaya, infographics, Internet, networks, Olympics, Sochi
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Tuesday, January 14th, 2014
The NETGEAR Nighthawk offers the latest dual-band 802.11ac wireless router built for gaming, streaming and mobile devices. Available now at S$359.
NETGEAR Nighthawk retails at S$359 and is currently available at A Genuine (Sim Lim Square), Best Denki, Challenger, Harvey Norman and Mediapro (Sim Lim Square) in Singapore.
NETGEAR Nighthawk enhances connection speeds up to AC1900 WiFi (600 +1300 Mbps) and brings outstanding range with its high-powered WiFi amplifiers and three external antennas.
“We see growing demands for a modern connected home and Nighthawk is the answer with fast and reliable WiFi connection coupled with great range. … Nighthawk is a definitely treat for gamers and media streaming enthusiasts alike,” said Tan Wee Fong, ASEAN Sales Manager for NETGEAR.
Nighthawk claims to be the first in the industry to support both implicit and explicit Beamforming+, a smart signal-focusing technology that locks onto a wireless device on the network and directly beams WiFi signals to it.
It boosts speed, reliability and range of WiFi connections in both 2.4 and 5GHz bands, providing fast downloads to uninterrupted HD video stream and lag-free gaming.
Key features of the NETGEAR Nighthawk.
Tags:Netgear, networking, promotions, routers, Wi-Fi
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Wednesday, December 11th, 2013
Internet connectivity to be boosted by up to 20 percent through the use of Self Organising Networks (SON) solution and small cells technology.
SingTel – Singapore Telecommunications Limited
SingTel is progressively rolling a range of network capacity enhancements to provide faster and more consistent data speeds in busy locations such as shopping malls, event and concert venues, and selected commercial and residential buildings.
Self Organising Networks (SON) solution
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Tags:networks, Singapore, SingTel, SON, telco
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Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013
The new Canon EOS M2 compact mirrorless interchangeable lens camera incorporates Hybrid CMOS AF II for significantly enhanced autofocus (AF) performance. Available in black or white, the EOS M2 goes on sale in Japan in mid-December. Price TBA.
*The images in this article are from Canon.
The white EOS M2 (left) with EF-M22mm f/2 STM lens, and the black EOS M2 (right) with EF-M18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens.
The EOS M was first released in September 2012.
Its successor – the EOS M2 promises image quality on par with EOS series of digital SLR cameras but in a compact and lightweight design.
EOS M2 versus EOS M – according to Canon Japan.
Compared with its predecessor, Canon claims that the new EOS M2 realises dramatically improved autofocusing performance and now incorporates built-in Wi-Fi in a body that is approximately 8 percent smaller in volume.
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Tags:cameras, Canon, DSLRs, EOS, Japan, lenses, MIL, photography
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Monday, November 25th, 2013
Linksys announced its fastest Wireless-AC router today. It will debut in Singapore at SITEX 2013 at a promotional introductory price of S$319, with free gifts worth up to S$188.
After the show, this flagship model will retail at S$339 from 2 December onwards. All prices include GST.
The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1900 EA6900 is the company’s flagship router with the fastest Wireless-AC speed.
Equipped with a dual-core processor and external antennae to deliver higher speed and wider range, the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1900 EA6900 promises high-performance connectivity in the home.
“Linksys understands that today’s consumers need reliable wireless coverage throughout their home. With our expertise in networking we have brought today’s best wireless technologies together in one sleek form factor,” said Tang Boon Ping, Director, Asia, Linksys and Belkin.
The new router offers speeds of up to 600Mbps to Wireless-N clients and up to 1300Mbps to Wireless-AC clients.
The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1900 EA6900 also sees the re-introduction of three external and removable dipole antennae, for better performance.
Aside from giving consumers maximum flexibility in steering the signal to enhance network range and stability, the inclusion of external antennae also allow discerning users to swap out the antennae with other types depending on personal preference.
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Tags:availability, Belkin, Linksys, network, prices, promotions, router, SITEX 2013, Wi-Fi
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Availability, Belkin, Gadgets, gadgets, Linksys, Network, newArrivals, Prices, Router, Specifications, Wi-Fi | 3 Comments »
Sunday, November 24th, 2013
From Thursday this week, the final of the four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore will take place for four days (28 Nov – 1 Dec) at the Singapore EXPO, in Halls 4B-6. SITEX 2013 will open daily from 11 am to 9 pm (Admission FREE).
SITEX 2013 @ Singapore EXPO (Halls 4B, 5 & 6) from 28 November – 1 December. Admission FREE, daily 11am to 9pm.
This year, SITEX comes closely on the heels of the new kid on the block – the Consumer Electronics Exhibition (CEE) which ended on 3 November.
For SITEX 2013, I’ll be compiling selected promotions and flyers from the exhibitors in a photo album on the tech4tea.com Facebook page.
You can browse the album or directly access a specific flyer via the list of links above, which I will update over the next few days, as the embargoes are lifted.
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Tags:accessories, audio, cameras, computers, EXPO, IT exhibition, printers, promotions, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2013, smartphones, tablets
Posted in Events, events, Exhibition, Gadgets, Linksys, Network, Promotions, Router, Shopping | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, November 6th, 2013
From 1 – 30 November, the NETGEAR R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router will be available at a promotional price of S$299 (usual price S$319).
Challenger members pay just S$259 and will receive a free installation (worth S$80) for every purchase of the NETGEAR R6300v2 Smart WiFi router.
Left and right views of the NETGEAR R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router.
The complimentary one-hour free onsite installation service includes set-up of the R6300v2, establishment of internet connection and testing of internet connectivity to one device.
The NETGEAR R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router with AC1750 dual band promises the world’s fastest Wi-Fi speed of up to 1750 Mbps.
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Tags:Netgear, networking, promotions, routers, Wi-Fi
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Saturday, October 19th, 2013
The 32GB Nexus 7 (2013) LTE model (S$529) and Wi-Fi only model (S$429) from ASUS and Google are now available in Singapore TODAY. The 16GB Wi-Fi model (S$379) first debuted in Singapore last month.
32GB version of the Nexus 7 from ASUS and Google is available in Singapore from today in Wi-Fi only (S$429) and LTE (S$529) models. Shown here with optional Premium Cover (S$49).
In terms of technical specifications and physical dimensions, the new models are identical with the 16GB Wi-Fi model.
The new 32GB Wi-Fi model has twice the internal memory while the LTE model has 32GB plus LTE network connectivity.
- LTE Uplink: 100Mbps
- LTE Downlink: 50Mbps
- LTE: 800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
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Tags:Android, Android 4, Asus, availability, Google, Jelly Bean, launch, LTE, Nexus, Singapore, tablets, Wi-Fi
Posted in Android, Asus, Availability, Gadgets, gadgets, Google, LTE, newArrivals, Nexus, Prices, Specifications, Tablets, Wi-Fi | 1 Comment »
Thursday, October 17th, 2013
The new D5300 is Nikon’s first DSLR with built-in Wi-Fi and GPS. The 24.2-megapixel camera sports the new EXPEED 4 image-processing engine and a DX-format CMOS sensor without an optical low-pass filter.
Price and availability to be announced.
Price and availability to be announced.
Update (20 November, 2013):
The Nikon D5300 and AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G lens are now available in Singapore.
- D5300 Black Body Set – S$1,089
- D5300 + 18-55mm kit (Black, Red, Grey) – S$1,279
- D5300 Black 18-140 VR Set – S$1,499
- AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G – S$2,499
The Nikon D5300 will come in black, red and a new colour grey.
With built-in Wi-Fi, users can easily and quickly share high-quality images captured with the D5300 via a smart device.
Nikon D5300, successor to the D5200.
The built-in GPS allowS users to look back on routes taken on vacation or with outdoor activities using a log feature.
The D5300 is designed with a structure made of a new material to bring about a smaller and lighter body while maintaining the necessary strength and durability.
The camera comes with a 3.2-inch, 1037k-dot vari-angle monitor with a wide viewing angle for shooting from a variety of angles.
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Tags:announce, cameras, D5300, DSLRs, DX, GPS, Nikon, photography, Wi-Fi
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