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  • Tata Teleservices Launches Tata Photon on Rev B Wireless Broadband (PR)

    Tata Teleservices has announced the new Tata Photon services on REV B. These services will be available in 27 major metros and cities across the country, with the rest of the country to be mapped soon thereafter.

    We have been the clear market leaders in the mobile broadband access space for more than a while now, and the launch of Tata Photon on Rev.B is the next step in carrying that legacy forward. Tata Photon on Rev.B will provide our customers with unfettered mobile broadband access and enable them to experience super-fast speeds on their laptops, PCs and other devices. Today’s increasing demand for powerful and faster networks continues to inspire us to continually upgrade our network and maintain our technological leadership—by consistently being amongst the first to introduce game-changing products and services. Tata Photon on Rev.B underlines the superiority of mobile broadband technology and is set to become a rage amongst Internet-users everywhere,”

     

    -Mr Deepak Gulati, Executive President, Mobility Business, Tata Teleservices Limited

     

     

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    TTL Unveils ‘Tata Photon on Rev.B

     

     

     

    Launch marks historical entry of Next-Gen solution into India

     

     

     

      • Another industry-first from TTL, following the path charted by the market leader in the broadband access space—the best-selling Photon family

      • Dedicated data carrier for consistent and unmatched browsing experience

      • Existing pan-India network to enable speedier rollout of Rev.B solution

      • Available in 27 towns at launch itself—all major cities and towns covered

      • Latest addition to the Tata Photon family offers free pan-India roaming, an uninterrupted service experience, and seamless in-building coverage

     

     

     

     

     

    New Delhi, 1 September 2011: Tata Teleservices Limited, India’s fastest-growing pan-India telecom service provider, today created history of sorts by unveiling ‘Tata Photon on Rev.B’, the latest addition to its best-selling Photon family of high-speed mobile broadband access products on the CDMA platform. The move is a logical next step for TTL, whose market leading products and solutions have seen it emerge as the undisputed leader in the broadband access and Enterprise segments. At the time of launch itself, Tata Photon on Rev.B will be available in 27 major metros and cities across the country, with the rest of the country to be mapped soon thereafter.

     

     

     

    “We have been the clear market leaders in the mobile broadband access space for more than a while now, and the launch of Tata Photon on Rev.B is the next step in carrying that legacy forward. Tata Photon on Rev.B will provide our customers with unfettered mobile broadband access and enable them to experience super-fast speeds on their laptops, PCs and other devices. Today’s increasing demand for powerful and faster networks continues to inspire us to continually upgrade our network and maintain our technological leadership—by consistently being amongst the first to introduce game-changing products and services. Tata Photon on Rev.B underlines the superiority of mobile broadband technology and is set to become a rage amongst Internet-users everywhere,” Mr Deepak Gulati, Executive President, Mobility Business, Tata Teleservices Limited, said.

     

     

     

    TTL’s Next-Gen Rev.B network is capable of scaling up to speeds of 14.7 Mbps across the country.

     

     

     

    The Rev.B solution will enable TTL to improve capacities, throughput and latency on its existing network, translating into super-quick and consistent speeds for all Internet needs of its consumers, right from e-mailing, social networking, sharing of photographs, downloading and uploading heavy files, music downloads, video streaming and watching live TV on-the-go. The launch of TTL’s Rev.B network marks the entry of a world-best CDMA platform in India, providing users with a never-before browsing experience, the benefits of Free National Roaming and Seamless In-building Coverage.

     

     

     

    Over the last few years, Tata Teleservices Limited has enjoyed a leadership position in the wireless broadband internet, on the back of superior technologies and products, strong OEM alliances and a widespread channel presence. The Tata Photon product portfolio has maintained its leadership position in the market with exciting customer propositions, customer-friendly tariff options and an exclusive customer care wing for data services. The latest launch will help further strengthen TTL’s presence in this space, especially since a dedicated data carrier will ensure that customers with Tata Photon on Rev.B have an unparalleled and unfettered user experience.

     

    “We take immense pride in announcing the forthcoming launch of Tata Photon on Rev.B. With this launch, TTL is further enhancing its end-to-end range of telecom services and bolstering our standing as a key player in the individual and enterprise segments in the access space,” Mr Sunil Tandon, Head, Non-Voice Services at Tata Teleservices Limited, said. “The introduction of the Rev.B solution and products like Tata Photon on Rev.B will enhance TTL’s carrying capacity to lead in a market that is witnessing an explosion in demand for data services, as also provide a stable and reliable high-speed mobile broadband experience to our subscribers,” he added.

     

    The Tata Photon on Rev.B solution is in the final phase of testing, and the product will be commercially available in the market in the second fortnight of September.

     

     

     

    About Tata Teleservices Limited

     

    Tata Teleservices Limited is one of India’s leading private telecom service providers, having a pan-India presence across all of India’s 22 telecom Circles. The company offers integrated telecom solutions to its customers under the brands Tata Indicom, Tata DOCOMO, Tata Photon, Tata Walky and Virgin Mobile India, and operates its wireless networks on both the CDMA and GSM technology platforms. Tata Teleservices Limited, along with Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited, operates in more than 450,000 towns and villages across the country, serving over 90 million subscribers. After its collaboration with Japan’s NTT DOCOMO in November 2008, Tata Teleservices has launched 2G GSM services under the Tata DOCOMO brand name in all the 18 telecom Circles where it received spectrum from the Government of India. Tata Teleservices Limited also became the first Indian private operator to launch 3G services in India under the brand Tata DOCOMO in November last year, with its launch in all the nine telecom Circles where it won the 3G license. In association with its partner NTT DOCOMO, the Company finds itself suitably positioned to leverage this first-mover advantage. The company also has another brand on the GSM platform—T24—in partnership with Indian retail giant Future Group. TTSL’s bouquet of telephony services includes mobile services, wireless desktop phones, public booth telephony and wireline services.

     

     

     

    For details, visit www.tatateleservices.com.

     

     

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  • Samsung launches the 5.3 inch Galaxy Note (PR)

    Samsung launches the 5.3 inch Galaxy Note (PR)

    Remember the Samsung Device we spoke about here : Link, it actually turns out to be the Samsung Galaxy Note. The device is a 5.3 inch smartphone tablet from the company with pretty awesome specs.

    • Android 2.3 Gingerbread
    • HSPA+ 
    • 1280 x 800 Super AMOLED display
    • dual 8MP and 2MP cameras
    • 2,500mAh battery
    • Samsung-made dual-core 1.4GHz processor 
    • 9.65mm (0.38 inches) thick 
    • 178 grams (6.3 ounces)
    The device runs Sammy’s popular touchwiz over the gingerbread and is expected to do immensely well in the asian markets as the company claims. The company has also launched a7.7 inch tablet more details on that later.

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    GALAXY Note combines the market’s largest HD Super AMOLED display, supreme portability and advanced S Pen interface, creating a new type of smartphone

    BERLIN, Germany – September 1, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced today the launch of the GALAXY Note.

    The GALAXY Note is a new category of product, developed through Samsung’s deep consumer understanding and insight. It combines core on-the-go benefits of various mobile devices while maintaining smartphone portability, to create a whole new user experience.

    The GALAXY Note has a 5.3″ display which is the largest screen size with smartphone portability. It features the world’s first and the largest 5.3″ HD Super AMOLED display, an expansive high-resolution screen that provides an immersive viewing experience. Taking full advantage of the large display, users will be able to do more tasks to create and consume more, with minimum scrolling and screen transitions, while on the go. An advanced pen-input technology, called the S Pen, is combined with the GALAXY Note’s full touch screen to introduce a new type of user-experience. Through this, consumers are able to freely capture and create ideas while on the go.

    “The GALAXY Note is a device borne of our insight and innovation. We examined the fundamental elements of mobile culture, entertainment and communication in order to bring together the best experiences in a single, elegant device,” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business. “The huge, 5.3″ HD Super AMOLED screen is the largest, highest quality display available in any phone; the touch screen and S Pen combine to produce a uniquely accurate level of control and finesse, along with rich expressions across the GALAXY Note experience, enabling the introduction of new smartphone experiences.”

    “The artistic freedom of a paper notebook is coupled with the benefits of Samsung’s smartphone technology and services, allowing users to create, edit and share with more style than ever before,” Shin added.

    State-of-the-art Display

    The GALAXY Note features Samsung’s own 5.3″ HD Super AMOLED display providing vivid clarity that is superior to conventional HD displays. This ensures the best viewing experience for video, photo, document and web on the go with deep blacks and bright colors. The superior screen also offers a 180 degree viewing angle, allowing contents to be shared comfortably.

    At 5.3″ the best-in-class display is the largest ever included in a primary mobile device; measuring just 9.65mm thick, the GALAXY Note fits comfortably in a pocket to offer true portability.

    Full Screen Utilization

    The high resolution display ensures that PowerPoint presentations, web-pages, news apps and e-books can be viewed comfortably with minimal scrolling or zooming. Minimizing the need to switch between applications, the GALAXY Note’s HD super AMOLED screen is large enough to allow meaningful split-screen operation in the most frequently used native apps.

    Samsung has also included S Planner, a smart professional planning tool that makes full use of the device’s large screen. The management planner integrates the phone’s To-Do list and schedule; control and navigation is intuitive, helping users to comprehensively organize their lives.

    Free Capture & Creation

    The GALAXY Note’s advanced pen input functionality is combined with the full touch screen to create a new input experience. The incorporated digital S Pen can be used for accurate sketching and artwork, and instantly capturing ideas freely before they float away.
    The GALAXY Note features S Memo, a multimedia application designed to record all forms of user-created content. Pictures, voice recordings, typed text, handwritten notes or drawings can all be captured via a single application and converted to a ‘memo’, to be edited, annotated and shared as desired.

    A one-step screen-capture function also allows users to instantly capture any screen; captured images can also be freely and accurately annotated using the S Pen before being filed or shared.

    The S Pen functionality has been deeply integrated into the GALAXY Note’s native applications to provide a richer interactive experience. Users will benefit from increased accuracy and control when editing or personalizing captured videos or photographs; and users will be able to draw and send handwritten images and notes via text message, email, and Samsung’s ChatON communication service.

    Broadening the opportunity to create new user experiences, Samsung plans to release the S Pen SDK allowing app developers to create fundamentally new applications and services incorporating the pen functionality.

    Superior Usability, Powerful Performance

    The 1.4GHz dual-core processor ensures the device is incredibly fast and a smooth user interface ensures seamless usability. Lightning fast network speeds are enabled through the HSPA? and LTE-enabled device’s super-fast connection, ensuring a quick and seamless browsing experience. This means that users can stream videos in real-time or engage with their friends through online gaming platforms.

    Samsung is enhancing enterprise capabilities of the GALAXY Note through its partnership with Juniper Networks. Juniper’s Junos Pulse SSL VPN provides secure remote access to corporate network resources. The SSL VPN enables large enterprise and service providers to meet high-volume secure access and authorization requirements, protecting corporate data with centralizes control and supporting employees’ personal device efficiently.[/toggle]

  • IFA 2011: Sony Ericsson announces Xperia Arc S, Launch in India 2nd week November (PR)

    IFA 2011: Sony Ericsson announces Xperia Arc S, Launch in India 2nd week November (PR)

    Sony Ericsson has launched an upgraded version of the Xperia Arc, dubbed the “ARC S”, with a host of upped specifications.

     

    • 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 processor 
    • 8.1 megapixel camera 
    • Exmor R sensor
    • 3D sweep panorama
    • 4.2-inch Reality Display that we’ve seen in the original Arc
    SE India confirms the device will hit India in November around the 28k price mark
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    31 August 2011

    Xperia™ arc S has a powerful 1.4 Ghz processor delivering up to 25% faster entertainment compared to Xperia arc ™
    Winner of the EISA award “European Camera Phone 2011-2012″*

    31st August 2011, Berlin, Germany – Sony Ericsson today unveiled Xperia™ arc S at Sony’s press conference in conjunction with IFA in Berlin. Taking the award-winning sleek design from Xperia arc*,the latest addition to the Xperia™ family has a processor upgraded to 1.4Ghz, Sony 3D sweep panorama technology and access to the Sony Entertainment Network services – “Music Unlimited” and “Video Unlimited”**. Xperia™ arc S features 25% faster camera start up and media conversion , along with 20% faster web page rendering compared to Xperia™ arc***.

    Consumers with a 2011 Xperia™ smartphone are now able to enjoy “Music Unlimited” and “Video Unlimited” subject to market availability**:

    “Music Unlimited” has a global catalogue of over 10 million unique songs**** with access to your personal music library and ad free radio channels across multiple devices.
    “Video Unlimited” (currently exclusive to Sony Ericsson Xperia™) is the ultimate source for the latest Hollywood blockbusters, all-time classics, and TV shows from all major studios.

    Nikolaus Scheurer, Head of Product Marketing at Sony Ericsson said: “Xperia™ arc S is the fastest and most entertaining Xperia™ to date and it clearly demonstrates how the Xperia™ family are the best smartphones to experience great entertainment services such as Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited.”

    In addition to these services, Xperia™ arc S includes best-in-class Sony technology such as 3D sweep panorama. 3D sweep panorama images can be captured and then viewed by connecting the phone to a 3D TV using the HDMI output.

    Xperia™ arc S also has a visually brilliant 4.2″ Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine, an 8.1mp camera with HD video capability and Sony’s award winning Exmor R™ for mobile image sensor that enhances still images and videos even in low light conditions.

    Consumers also have access to a uniquely social entertainment experience of sharing and discovery with Facebook inside Xperia™, plus the extensive world of Android with over 250,000 applications.

    Xperia™ arc S at a glance:

    Super fast 1.4 GHz processor
    3D and 2D sweep panorama photography
    8.1 MP camera with Exmor R™ for mobile image sensor
    4.2″ Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
    Latest Android™ platform Gingerbread 2.3

    Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc S will be available globally in selected markets from Q4 2011.
    For full details all products news, please visit the press room and the product blog:
    http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/corporate/press/pressreleases/latestnews
    http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products/

    * Xperia™arc S and Xperia™ arc are winners of the EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) award for European Camera Phone 2011-2012. Xperia™ arc is also the winner of the prestigious red dot Product Design Award 2011

    ** Availability of Sony Entertainment Network services:

    “Music Unlimited” and “Video Unlimited” are expected to become available on Xperia™ arc S and launch timing will vary by region. Customers will be notified when services are available.
    Markets for Video Unlimited: USA, Italy, Spain, Germany, UK, France, Australia, Canada and Japan
    Markets for Music Unlimited: USA, Italy, Spain, Germany, UK, France, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand

    *** Based on internal tests.
    **** The number of songs available from this catalogue varies by region

    Colour

    Pure White
    Midnight Blue
    Misty Silver
    Gloss Black
    Sakura Pink

    Facts 1)2)

    Size: 125 x 63 x 8.7 mm
    Weight: 117 grams
    Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
    Processor: 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255

    Camera

    3D sweep panorama
    8.1 megapixel camera
    16x smart zoom
    Aperture f/2.4
    Auto focus
    Face detection
    Face recognition
    Flash/LED
    Geo tagging
    HD video recording (720p)
    Image stabiliser
    Red-eye reduction
    Scene detection
    Self-timer
    Send to web
    Smile detection
    Sony Exmor R™ for mobile image sensor
    Sweep panorama
    Touch capture
    Touch focus
    Video light
    Video recording
    Video stabiliser

    Music

    Album art
    Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
    Music tones (MP3/AAC)
    PlayNow™ service
    Sony Ericsson Music Player
    TrackID™ music recognition
    xLOUD™ Loudness Enhancement Technology

    Internet

    Android Market™
    Bookmarks
    Google™ search
    Google Voice™ Search
    Pan & zoom
    Web browser (WebKit)

    Communication

    Call list
    Conference calls
    Facebook™ application
    Facebook inside Xperia™ 2.0
    Google Talk™
    Noise Shield
    Polyphonic ringtones
    Sony Ericsson Timescape™
    Speakerphone
    Twitter™ (Timescape™integration)*
    Vibrating alert

    Messaging

    Conversations
    Email
    Google Mail™
    Instant messaging
    Multimedia messaging (MMS)
    Predictive text input
    Sound recorder
    Text messaging (SMS)

    Design

    Auto rotation
    Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)
    Live wallpaper
    Picture wallpaper
    Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
    Screenshot capturing
    Swipe to write
    Touch screen

    Entertainment

    * This service may not be available in every market

    3D games
    Accelerated Adobe Flash Video
    Media browser
    Motion gaming
    Video Unlimited
    Music Unlimited
    Radio (FM radio with RDS)
    Video streaming
    YouTube™*

    Organiser

    Alarm clock
    Calculator
    Calendar
    Document readers
    E-Manual
    Flight mode
    Google Calendar™
    Google Gallery 3D
    Infinite button
    Phonebook
    Setup guide
    Widget manager

    Connectivity

    3.5 mm audio jack
    aGPS
    Bluetooth™ technology
    DLNA Certified™
    Google Latitude™
    Google Maps™ with Street View
    HDMI support
    Media Transfer Protocol support
    Micro USB support
    Modem
    Native USB tethering
    Synchronisation via Facebook™
    Synchronisation via Google Sync™
    Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
    Synchronisation via Exchange ActiveSync®
    USB mass storage
    USB High speed 2.0 support
    USB OTG
    Wi-Fi®
    Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality

    Display

    16,777,216 colour TFT
    Capacitive multi-touch
    4.2 inches
    854 x 480 pixels (FWVGA)
    Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant mineral glass

    Memory

    Phone memory (user-free): Up to 320MB
    Memory card support: microSD™, up to 32GB

    Networks

    UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
    GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

    UMTS HSPA 800, 850, 1900, 2100
    GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

    Battery life

    Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 7 hrs 25 min*
    Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 460 hrs*

    Talk time UMTS: Up to 7 hrs 35 min*
    Standby time UMTS: Up to 460 hrs*

    Music listening time: Up to 37 hrs*
    Video playback time: Up to 6 hrs 25 min*

    In the kit

    Xperia™ arc S
    Removable battery
    Stereo portable handsfree
    8GB microSD™ memory card
    Charger
    Micro USB cable for charging
    Synchronisation and file transfer
    User documentation

    *According to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage

    Legal
    1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant. 2) Operational times are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. playing games. Kit contents and colour options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market.[/toggle]

  • IFA: Sony announces VAIO L Series all-in-one PC (PR)

    IFA: Sony announces VAIO L Series all-in-one PC (PR)

    At IFA, Sony has taken wraps off its new all in one pc the VAIO L series. Specs on this desktop pc include

    • 24-inch multitouch display 
    • Touch-sensitive bezel
    • Second-gen Intel Core processors 
    • NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics
    • 8GB of RAM
    • 1TB hard drive
    • Blu-ray / DVD burner
    • 3D-capable
    • Starts selling in Europe in October
    There is no price information yet, Sony India claims that the Touchscreen Vaio L will be available in India in Oct-Nov.
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    61cm (24″) all-in-one 3D touchscreen multimedia PC

    Slim, space-saving all-in-one PC with large multi-touch 3D screen
    61cm (24″) Full HD VAIO Display Plus with LED backlight brings entertainment to life in 3D
    Convert 2D movies and videos to 3D at the touch of a button
    First all-in-one PC with 3D HDMI® input to enjoy 3D PlayStation®3 games
    Create 3D artworks with easy-to-use Family Paint 3D software
    Now the whole family can watch and create thrilling 3D content with the new VAIO L series 3D multimedia PC from Sony.

    Slip on the supplied pair of re-chargeable active shutter glasses – the same as used with latest BRAVIA® 3D TV models. Then let VAIO immerse you in a fast-growing world of 3D movies, games, videos and panoramic photos.

    With its slim, space-saving looks, VAIO L Series 3D makes an elegant addition in any living space. Its stunning design is accented by a 61cm (24″) Full HD VAIO Display Plus screen with LED backlight. This super-size display brings all your movies, photos, music and games vividly to life with superb clarity and contrast, whether you’re watching in 2D or 3D.

    Explore your media collection using the generously sized multi-touch LCD screen. Scroll through files, flick between web pages, zoom and rotate images with intuitive fingertip gestures… and no mouse or menus needed. The screen is framed by a touch sensitive ‘Edge Access’ bezel that gives mouse-free access to key functions. The bezel also houses an embedded 3D transmitter: just slip on your active shutter glasses and enjoy the show in 3D, with no extra hardware needed.

    New VAIO L Series 3D offers more ways to enjoy your favourite entertainment. ‘Native’ supported 3D content includes movies on Blu-ray Disc™, games and videos. You can also enjoy 3D panoramic still images captured with Cyber-shot™ digital cameras and ? DSLR digital cameras by Sony. There’s also a dedicated button on the bezel that instantly converts 2D content like Blu-ray Disc movies to simulated 3D at a single touch.

    With the latest generation of speedy Intel® Core™ processors inside, this all-in-one VAIO provides the power you need to manage today’s media collections. Latest graphics by NVIDIA® assure an even more satisfying HD video experience with the new generation of PC games designed for multi-core processors.

    Depending on configuration, the integrated Blu-ray Disc writer lets you create, edit and store Full HD content with up to 50GB of storage on a single Blu-ray Disc. And whether you’re playing games or watching HD movies in 3D, S-Force Front Surround 3D complements your HD entertainment experience with powerful, ultra-realistic audio.

    The integrated HD web camera powered by ‘Exmor’ technology delivers a crisp, clear High Definition image. It’s ideal for more realistic, satisfying web chats and video calls.

    Touching the handily-placed WEB button gets you powered up and online in seconds. There’s also an ASSIST button that launches VAIO Care software, troubleshooting problems and keeping your VAIO in top condition.

    An HDMI® output connects VAIO L Series to any HD Ready television to watch video, photos, graphics and games on your TV screen. It’s also the first all-in-one PC with a 3D HDMI input, allowing this VAIO to display 3D video from a connected PlayStation®3. You’ll enjoy a superb view of PlayStation®3 games and other connected HD sources – even when the PC’s not booted up.

    VAIO L Series adds yet another new dimension to your 3D world. It’s easy to create colourful 3D artworks with supplied Family Paint 3D software. Select from a choice of backgrounds, then build your masterpiece on the large touchscreen with a wide range of sketch, paint, stamp and text tools. Adjust the depth of up to five separate picture layers, and enjoy the spectacular results in 3D. It’s a great way for all the family to have fun making their own 3D content.

    The all-in-one 61cm (24″) VAIO L Series 3D multimedia PC by Sony is available in Europe from October 2011, depending on country.[/toggle]

  • Gmail, docs and Google calendar now available offline again

    Gmail, docs and Google calendar now available offline again

    Google has renewed its faith in offline gmail access along with google apps access to Docs and Google Calendar. To activate it just look under settings for an offline tick box. At the moment Docs is view only when disconnected, but Google promises offline editing is coming soon. 

     

    The Interface is mostly tablet like and comes with a host of features including keyboard shortcuts.

    [Official Gmail Blog]

  • The Parrot Asteroid – The Next Generation of In Car Entertainment

    The Parrot Asteroid – The Next Generation of In Car Entertainment

    From the makers of the much acclaimed Parrot AR Drone, a quadricopter for the iPhone, comes a new product for your car. They have designed an Android powered in car entertainment system supporting maps and attractions, voice calling, weather, and other applications in addition to providing radio and music playback.

    The device fits into the head-unit of  a standard 1-DIN car, and features a 3.2 inch LCD as well as tactile buttons and a jog dial to control the various features of the device. Many of the Asteroid’s features can also be controlled via voice input. It is able to connect to the Internet via your smart phone or a separate 3G dongle, and the device can also connect to an external GPS to provide its location based services. With the help of the Fuel for Less app, the Asteroid can display the nearest petrol pump, and can also display the prices of the various fuels offered. The device has another app called iCoyote which can warn users of upcoming speed and red light cameras as well as traffic jams and accidents.

    For music playback, the device integrates with iPod, iPhone, USB or SD card sources, analog players, bluetooth stereo, and FM and Internet radio and is equipped with a built-in amplifier and sub-woofer. For digital sources, all music can be accessed by voice with the ‘vocal music search’ that responds to the names of artist or albums in users’ music libraries.

    The Asteroid will be available from October 2011 and will retail for around $200.

  • Samsung Galaxy S2 Revamp details leaked, 4.52″ Amoled Display

    Samsung Galaxy S2 Revamp details leaked, 4.52″ Amoled Display

    Samsung’s next Galaxy S2 (remake) has been grabbing some attention, with the launch set on 1st September. According to todays leaked documents the device is headed to Sprint so will possibly launch in a CDMA form, but will be available in global GSM soon enough. It also matches the super phones of tomorrow with a 4.52 inch Super Amoled Plus display.

    Whether or not this device launches, this definitely means that Samsung R&D department is doing its job on time and well.

  • Launched : Razer BlackWidow Stealth keyboards with silent Mechanical Keys (PR)

    Launched : Razer BlackWidow Stealth keyboards with silent Mechanical Keys (PR)

    Razer has launched the new BlackWidow Stealth Keyboards, which are actually mechanical keyboards, but don’t have the click clack sound. Specs of these keyboards are same as the keyboards launched earlier but with quieter switches and a matte finish.

    The standard model costs $80, (INR. 3500)

    Ultimate model costs $140 (INR 5200)

    Product Features:

    · Full mechanical keys with 45g actuation force

    · Extreme anti-ghosting

    · Individually backlit keys with 5 levels of lighting

    · 1000Hz Ultrapolling/1ms response time

    · Programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording

    · Gaming mode option for deactivation of the Windows key

    · 10 customizable software profiles with on-the-fly switching

    · 5 additional macro keys

    · Multi-media control keys

    · Braided cable

    · Audio-Out/Mic-In jack

    · USB-passthrough

    · Approx size (mm): 475(l) x 171(w) x 30(h)

    · Weight: 1.5kg

     

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    GO NINJA WITH THE RAZER BLACKWIDOW STEALTH EDITION

    Razer launches silent versions of their award-winning

    Razer BlackWidow and Razer BlackWidow Ultimate mechanical keyboards

    Carslbad, Calif. – 30th Aug, 2011 – Razer, the world’s leading high-end precision gaming brand, is emerging from the shadows to unleash a flurry of hurt with the Razer BlackWidow Stealth Edition mechanical gaming keyboards. Both the Ultimate and Standard versions of this hardcore mechanical keyboard have been refitted with a keyset that offers tactility but with a quieter feedback for the true silent assassins of gaming.

    The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition also comes with extreme anti-ghosting. This is an improvement over the traditional anti-ghosting matrix when it allows up to 6 simultaneous key presses anywhere on the keyset so your orchestra of destruction is executed in its entirety.

    “Where the first Razer BlackWidow can be likened to a barbarian ploughing through enemies with ease, the Stealth Edition of this mechanical keyboard is the ninja who sneaks up on opponents unexpectedly to take them down in a quick blur,” said Robert “RazerGuy” Krakoff, President, Razer USA. “Quieter feedback on the keys, lighter actuation force, extreme anti-ghosting on the Ultimate version, and a new matte black finish make the Stealth Edition of the Razer BlackWidow keyboards the best choice for the unassuming but extremely deadly gamer.”

    Both Ultimate and Standard versions of the Razer BlackWidow Stealth Edition are now available exclusively on Razerzone.

    About the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition

    The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition mechanical keyboard delivers the same rapid-fire key press and tactile feedback as the award-winning original, only now much quieter than before. In addition, complete anti-ghosting on the entire keyset allows up to 6 simultaneous key presses so multiple commands or actions can be executed at the same time. Rounding that off with backlighting, additional macro keys, and on-the-fly macro recording, the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition is a weapon of ruthless power.

    Price: USD $139.99 / EU€139.99

    Availability:

    Razerzone.com – Order Now

    Product Features:

    · Full mechanical keys with 45g actuation force

    · Extreme anti-ghosting

    · Individually backlit keys with 5 levels of lighting

    · 1000Hz Ultrapolling/1ms response time

    · Programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording

    · Gaming mode option for deactivation of the Windows key

    · 10 customizable software profiles with on-the-fly switching

    · 5 additional macro keys

    · Multi-media control keys

    · Braided cable

    · Audio-Out/Mic-In jack

    · USB-passthrough

    · Approx size (mm): 475(l) x 171(w) x 30(h)

    · Weight: 1.5kg

    For more information about the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition, please visit www.razerzone.com/minisite/blackwidow

    About the Razer BlackWidow Stealth Edition

    The Razer BlackWidow Stealth Edition mechanical keyboard’s tactile keys offer superior gaming-grade response, unsurpassed actions per minute, and a quieter feedback at your fingertips. Its five additional macro keys with on-the-fly recording and an optimized key matrix allow you to stay in complete control of every frenzied battle and assault on your adversaries.

    Price: $79.99 / EU€79.99

    Availability:

    Razerzone.com – Order Now

    Product Features:

    · Full mechanical keys with 45g actuation force

    · 1000HZ/1ms Ultrapolling response time

    · Programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording

    · Gaming mode option for deactivation of the Windows key

    · 10 customizable software profiles with on-the-fly switching

    · 5 additional macro keys

    · Gaming optimized key matrix for minimized ghosting

    · Multi-media controls

    · Braided cable Approx size (mm): 475(l) x 171(w) x 30(h)

    · Weight: 1.5kg

    For more information about the Razer BlackWidow Stealth Edition, please visit www.razerzone.com/minisite/blackwidow

    About the Razer Group:

    Razer™ is the world leader in high performance gaming hardware. Founded in 1998, with its headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the company has offices in nine cities around the globe. Used by the most demanding professional gamers who compete in global tournaments, Razer provides gamers with the unfair advantage of cutting-edge technology and award-winning design. We live by our motto: For Gamers. By Gamers.

    Learn more at www.razerzone.com.

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  • Ford’s Evos concept is the company’s version of the EV tomorrow (PR)

    Ford’s Evos concept is the company’s version of the EV tomorrow (PR)

    Ford Evos is a cloud powered Electric Vehicle from tomorrow. The car’s automated and integrated with everything to give you a complete modern experience. The clod powered vehicle is able to sync alarms, meetings , calendars, continue music playback from other devices where you’ve left off and even suggest alternative routes based on your schedule and past driving history. 

    Now is that wonderful or what? Check out the Video Below followed by the full PR.

     

     

    [toggle title_open=”PRESS RELEASE” title_closed=”PRESS RELEASE” hide=”yes” border=”yes” style=”default” excerpt_length=”0″ read_more_text=”Read More” read_less_text=”Read Less” include_excerpt_html=”no”]Ford Evos Concept – The Ultimate Expression of Ford’s New Global Design and Technology Vision

    – Ford Evos Concept showcases Ford’s first truly global design language and a new vision for customer-focused and intuitive technologies

    – Dramatic four-door, four-seat fastback concept with state-of-the-art lithium-ion plug-in hybrid powertrain previews Ford’s new global design language with distinctive exterior and interior design cues

    – Driver engagement technologies explore seamless enhancement of the driving experience, driver well-being and smart, electrified powertrain.

    Ford Evos Concept makes global debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

    BERLIN, Germany, August 31, 2011 – Making its global debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the Ford Evos Concept represents the ultimate expression of Ford’s new global design language, and explores key future powertrain and vehicle technologies.

    Created as a bespoke concept vehicle, the fastback introduces Ford’s first truly global design language as the momentum of the company’s One Ford product plan continues to build.

    “The Ford Evos Concept unites three key elements which are at the core of our One Ford global product strategy: outstanding design, smart technologies and fuel economy leadership,” said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president of Global Product Development.

    “With its compelling design and innovative technology experience, this is a clear demonstration of the exciting vision we have for the Ford brand. While you will never see this car on the road, the next generation of Ford products around the world will display many of the distinctive design ideas and advanced technologies it showcases.”

    Technology vision for enriched customer experience
    Ford Evos Concept is not just a design-led exercise. It also embodies the global Ford product development team’s move to design and develop vehicles as more than just an interior and exterior, or a collection of attributes.

    “Our goal is to focus on enriching a customer’s every experience with their vehicle – by personalizing it, adapting it, and creating unique, unexpected features that surprise and delight them,” said Kuzak. “In the Ford Evos Concept, this objective is explored and extended to the area of connectivity, where the intent is not to convert the vehicle into a smartphone, but rather ?????to provide personalised and safe connection to the outside world in an enriching manner designed totally for the vehicle context.”

    Ford’s global Research and Innovation team, led by Paul Mascarenas, was tasked with building Evos Concept around a technology experience as visionary as the design. The result signals how Ford intends to build on the momentum of innovations like the SYNC in-car connectivity system.

    “At Ford, the future of technology in the car will be defined by the experience that it delivers to the driver and passengers,” said Paul Mascarenas, chief technical officer and vice president of Ford Research and Innovation. “We see technology as more than just an impressive list of microprocessors, sensors and software; it’s about the application of that technology to create an experience that enhances the driver’s time behind the wheel.”

    The concept’s technology experience embraces a new generation of driver interaction and awareness currently under development in the Ford Research and Innovation laboratories. Seamless connectivity between the vehicle and the driver’s „personal cloud? of information is at the heart of the vision for its capabilities.

    “The possibilities are fascinating when we explore how to enable a seamless lifestyle between home, office and car linked by access to the driver’s personal information,” Mascarenas said.

    With information from the cloud, the vehicle can provide the same connected lifestyle the driver experiences at home or office. The car knows the driver, and automatically adapts handling, steering and engine controls to deliver an exceptionally dynamic driving experience.

    Ford researchers are focusing their efforts in this area to deliver on four key customer benefits: personalisation, seamless enhancement of the driving experience, looking after the driver’s well- being and delivering smart electrified powertrain optimisation.

    The personalised, cloud-connected lifestyle
    While today’s Ford products provide drivers with many personalisation options, cloud connectivity will enable future Ford vehicles to take the experience to the next level.

    Drawing from a detailed understanding of the driver’s preferences and driving habits, the Ford Evos Concept combines this personal information with additional data from the cloud, such as the drivers work schedule and local traffic or weather conditions. This information provides a personalised and seamless experience as the driver transitions in and out of the car.

    “We’re researching how we can use patterns or preferences set by the driver to make life simpler,” said Mascarenas. “The car gets to know you and can act as a personal assistant to handle some of the usual routines of a daily commute.”

    It could automatically play the same music or news program that was just streaming at home, or heat or cool the interior to an ideal temperature before the driver gets in without having to be requested by predicting departure time based on his calendar. Wirelessly communicating with devices in the home, it could close the garage door and switch off the lights automatically as it pulls away.
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    “This cloud-connected vision shows the enormous potential of tailoring the driving experience to suit the exact personal tastes and moods of the driver,” said Mascarenas. “From recommending a great driving road from friends on your social networks or resetting your alarm clock to let you sleep in when a morning meeting gets cancelled!”

    Enhanced driving experience
    Ford Evos Concept explores adaptive vehicle technologies to redefine the driving experience.

    Current technology requires vehicle chassis settings to be defined based upon the abilities and tastes of a cross-section of drivers and the topography of typical roads. The concept foresees tuning handling and performance to the road ahead and the specific individual behind the wheel.

    Learning driver habits and capabilities, the technology can overlay map and weather data sourced from the cloud to adjust powertrain, steering, suspension and braking systems for optimum enjoyment, comfort and safety. Because the vehicle is adaptive and honed to maximum performance based on the situation, it takes driving engagement to a new level.

    Driver wellness
    Ford researchers have already developed technologies focused on driver wellness, such as the heart-rate monitoring seat and certified allergy-free interiors. With a seamless connection to the cloud, the Ford Evos Concept monitors the physical state and workload of the driver and adjusts the driving experience accordingly.

    “Our wellness research and technologies are focused on relieving driver stress and enhancing their situational awareness,” said Mascarenas. “Drivers around the world are spending more time behind the wheel, and the car should not be another stress point in their lives.”

    The Ford Evos Concept is also equipped with advanced air quality sensors and filtration systems to help allergy sufferers. Location aware, it can access air quality data from the cloud and proactively suggest a healthier route to the destination.

    In dynamic driving situations, the vehicle may simplify the appearance of the instrument panel to display only necessary gauge information and switch the driver’s connected smartphone to “Do Not Disturb” mode to help keep the focus of attention on the road.

    Cloud-optimised hybrid powertrain
    Completing the vision for the Ford Evos Concept is a state-of-the-art lithium-ion plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain providing the same next-generation performance and fuel economy as the Ford C-MAX Energi scheduled for introduction in North America in 2012 and Europe in 2013.
    Ford „powersplit? hybrid architecture allows the electric motor and petrol engine to work together or separately to maximise efficiency. The advanced powertrain typically runs in all-electric mode before switching to charge-sustaining hybrid mode for continued optimal fuel efficiency.
    Cloud connectivity would provide further opportunities to enhance performance and efficiency by selecting the optimum combination of powertrain modes for any given journey.
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    “Access to historical driver behaviour and travel patterns allows us to calculate the optimal fuel and energy efficiency by predicting the destination,” said Mascarenas. “Our researchers are working to increase understanding of driver behaviour, develop accurate protocols to predict it and enhance the trip by providing the smartest use of fuel or battery for the situation.”

    The cloud-optimised powertrain would automatically „know? when to save energy and switch modes, using information about the vehicle’s predicted travel route, any emission zone restrictions during the journey and current weather conditions.

    In the future, communities may place firm restrictions on the types of vehicles allowed to use certain roads or highway lanes, and some city centres may choose to be open only to full electric vehicles. Helping drivers comply with such regulations could therefore be among the benefits of this technology. For example, the French government is considering creating zones mandating lower emissions, while cities such as London, Berlin, and Stockholm already have them in place.

    This capability would further enhance the performance of Ford?s advanced PHEV technology, which offers an overall driving range of more than 500 miles (800 kilometres) using the battery and engine – more than any other plug-in or extended-range electric vehicle.

    “With its leading-edge „cloud-optimised? PHEV powertrain offering outstanding efficiency and range with supreme driving enjoyment, the Ford Evos Concept highlights our vision for greener, smarter vehicles with outstanding customer appeal,” said Kuzak.

    Ford’s new design direction
    The Ford Evos Concept was specifically developed to introduce the new Ford design direction. Key design elements will be applied to forthcoming Ford vehicles.

    The new global design DNA provides the company?s worldwide design teams with a common framework to guide the creation of new products, enabling them to shape a coherent family of distinctive vehicles sharing the same fundamental design character.

    “We wanted the Ford Evos Concept to give a clear message about where Ford design is heading – shaping vehicles that are fun to drive, have a strong premium visual appeal, and above all, are stunningly beautiful,” said J Mays, group vice president, Design and chief creative officer.

    “Our exciting new design DNA has been developed and refined by an intensive effort by all of our talented global design team,” said Mays. “As a team, we wanted to create a more technical design vocabulary to help communicate the smart technology that is now core to the Ford brand. In addition, we worked particularly hard on meeting the high-expectations of a new generation of buyers – a group of consumers who have grown up surrounded by beautiful, premium design work on even the most affordable products.”

    Dramatic fastback design with unique proportions
    To provide a fitting vehicle to introduce the new design language, the Ford Evos Concept was conceived as a dramatic fastback concept, combining a striking new profile with innovative ?proportions. Attention-grabbing lines conceal a unique new format, with a four-door, four-seat layout which combines dynamic appearance with surprising practicality.

    “This is an exciting new interpretation of the fastback bodystyle, with a really innovative silhouette as well as dramatic and very modern proportions,” Mays said.

    With the length of a typical C-car, but with width of a CD-car, the Ford Evos Concept has a powerful, sporting stance. The forward position of the cowl, the strongly rounded front screen and the A-pillars set further to the rear enabled the designers to create the impression of a classic GT car, but with a very contemporary feel.

    The concept?s spectacular hinged gullwing-style doors, both front and rear, provide outstanding access to the spacious four-seat cabin.

    The concept car measures 4.50m (177in) long, 1.97m (77in) wide and 1.36m (53in) high, with a wheelbase of 2.74m (108in).

    Distinctive evolution
    Shaped as the ultimate expression of the new design DNA, the Ford Evos Concept highlights key elements of Ford?s distinctive new global design language.

    “The new design DNA marks a bold evolution of the kinetic design language featured on existing global Ford products and is characterised by a number of important elements that will contribute to an unmistakable future Ford look,” said Mays.

    From the front, the Ford Evos Concept immediately signals the arrival of something new – a new face for Ford featuring the signature trapezoidal grille mounted higher on the car and creating a confident, more premium look.

    Bold, technical shapes, such as the extremely slim „laser cut? front lamps or the dramatic graphic created by the front and rear screens connected by the thin glazed section of the roof, add a distinctive character to the design. Sculptured flanks highlight attention to detail on the surfacing, which lends a refined quality and a tauter, more muscular character.

    “The Ford Evos Concept embodies the core elements of the new global design language, while capturing the dynamic, fun-to-drive spirit which is central to the Ford DNA,” said executive design director Martin Smith. “Most notable is the brand new „face of Ford?, with its higher mounted trapezoidal grille, and the design is characterised by the use of very bold, technical graphics. We have also created much more refined and precise surfacing, and these elements together give a strong visual sense of premium quality.

    The vehicle was sculpted with the same purity of surface sculpture and attention to detail which characterise premium vehicles. Around the world, a new generation of buyers have come to expect premium design in all products, regardless of the purchase price.

    Built around the driver
    Reflecting the fun-to-drive spirit of its exterior design, the interior of the Ford Evos Concept is built around the driver. A stylish and innovative cockpit promises new levels of driving pleasure and driver interaction.
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    The interior architecture features clean and simple surfaces, with a muscular, athletic character to the slim upper instrument panel, enhanced by bold trapezoidal cut-outs. Contrasting these muscular forms, curvaceous cockpit display surfaces sweep down either side of the driver, providing secondary information about vehicle and infotainment systems.

    The concept features a bold red driver?s seat and the vision of unprecedented driver interaction via an advanced driver interface. The two rear seat passengers get an equally special experience, with dedicated touch-screen displays to interact with the vehicle and individually adjustable sports seats.

    “Both the exterior and interior of the Ford Evos Concept clearly communicate that this is a driver?s car, so that as soon as people see the vehicle, they will immediately want to get in and drive,” said executive design director Moray Callum.

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    About Ford Motor Company
    Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.fordmotorcompany.com.[/toggle]

  • The Wind Cube – A Modular Green Power System

    The Wind Cube – A Modular Green Power System

    The Wind Cube is a modular green energy power system that has been designed by Chen Liao Hsun for urban household use. “The concept,”he says, “is to use three-dimensional wind fields to make up for the insufficiency of two-dimensional ones.” Each individual unit can produce around 100 W of electricity which translates into an estimated 21.6 KWh a month. For an average family of 4 members, a total of 15 Wind Cube units would be enough to take them off the grid.

     

     

    This concept provides many advantages over traditional windmills. Each unit is designed to fit into adjacent units to form a hexagonal honey-comb structure which is very sturdy. Each unit is also designed with telescopic blades which can be pulled out when a gentle breeze is blowing and can be retracted during rough and stormy weather. In terms of installation, the units have been designed so that they plug into each other to automatically form a circuit and they have a three step installation process.

     

     

    While the real life efficiency of these devices is yet to be tested, it just might turn out that the honey-comb structure would be strong enough to set these up as a fence. This would perhaps increase the efficiency of these devices by providing them with an advantage in terms of wind speeds as compared to units that are installed against a wall.

     

  • The Razer Blade Laptop

    The Razer Blade Laptop

    Razer, nVidia and Intel have teamed up to create what they call the worlds first “True” gaming laptop.

    Dubbed the “Blade”, the laptop is made with an aluminium body that’s only .88″ thick, weighs 3.2 Kgs and houses some pretty mean hardware. It features a 17″ 1920 x 1080 px LED display which is powered by an nVidia GPU and the latest generation Intel Core i7 processor.

    The laptop also has a back-lit keyboard as well as Razer’s Switchblade interface which consists of ten programmable tactile keys and an LCD which doubles as a multi touch input and a display for in-game information when the system detects an external mouse being used. Each of the ten buttons can be programmed for in-game commands/actions and they can also be assigned an image which would be displayed on the in-built LCD.

    It also features a HD web-cam and is expected to retail for around USD 2800 later in the year.

  • Xiaomi phone gets the take apart treatment

    Xiaomi phone gets the take apart treatment

    The highly talked about, recently announced device – The Xiaomi Phone has been taken apart for our viewing pleasure. The very powerful dual core device is all set to launch next month for a relatively low 300$ price. Pre orders for the device have already begin and one lucky individual was able to get his hands on for a full fledged teardown of the device.

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  • iPhone 4S Parts leak, promises for a budget iPhone flourish

    iPhone 4S Parts leak, promises for a budget iPhone flourish

    There have been several news stories speculating the release of a budget version of the iPhone 4 to tap the market. But engadget has been able to get hold of some images of spare from ubreakifix that pertain to the upcoming iPhone model the iPhone 4S. Lots of indications point towards this device being a 8GB variant of the iPhone 4 offered at a much cheaper price. There is also speculation of the top grill sensor placement, this could mean a led notification light?

     

     

     

    Looks like Apple is unto something mischievous this year. Hopefully the device is worth the added wait Apple has caused its followers.

  • HTC Omega Windows Phone Leaked

    HTC Omega Windows Phone Leaked

    A newly leaked marketing render of HTC’s upcoming Omega Windows Phone has surfaced the inter webs of today. Specs include : 

    • 1.5GHz processor
    • 512MB of RAM 
    • 8-megapixel camera
    • 3.8-inch display
    • WIndows Phone 7 Mango
    Looks like a juiced up variant of the Sensation for Windows Phone 7. It will be interesting to see if this device ever makes it to India. We are trying to get more info on this.
  • Tata Communications launches its Next-Generation Ethernet network in India (PR)

    Tata Communications has announced the integration of its India infra­structure into its Next Generation Ethernet (NGE) network architecture. The integration is taking place across 11 Indian cities, covering New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Gurgaon, Pune, Hyderabad, Kochi, Noida, Ahmedabad and Kolkata. The in-country nodes for connecting the carrier’s domestic NGE network with its international backbone are in Mumbai and Chennai.

    Tata also promises  higher speed, enhanced security and improved troubleshooting capabilities for those with early subscriptions.

     

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    Tata Communications first to use PBB technology globally

     

    The new NGE network will provide industry-leading network services for both service providers and enterprises, enabling higher speed, enhanced security and improved troubleshooting capabilities. Tata Communications’ high-performance Ethernet services are provided throughout the country together with services con­necting India to business centres throughout the world. Much of India’s Ethernet growth will come as a result of the adoption of more sophisticated and efficient multi-point networks. This necessitated the upgrading of the company’s extensive Ethernet network in the country and led to the deployment of the Cisco ASR 9000 platform that enables Provider Back­bone Bridging (PBB).

     

    Ravi Pandey, Industry Analyst, ICT Practice, South Asia & Middle East Region, Frost & Sullivan said at the launch event today, ‘For FY 10-11 the Indian Enterprise Telecom market stands at INR 63,400 Cr with around 11% coming from Enterprise Data Services. The data services market which stands at INR 6,660 Cr will continue to grow at a CAGR of 12% for the next five years. Ethernet, which has been witnessing traction from verticals like IT/ITeS, BFSI and Media that run bandwidth intensive applications, will grow at a CAGR of 32% for the next five years.’

     

    ‘Ethernet is one of fastest growing segments for the data services market and for FY 10-11 the contribution of Ethernet services accounts for three per cent and stands at INR 202 Cr, however, the segment is poised to grow to INR 800 Cr by FY 16,’ added Pandey.

     

    Large scale data centre build-outs in the last few years have resulted in application centralisation & demand for mission critical data centre connectivity. Scalability along with lower port costs & the ability of Ethernet to ride on legacy based WAN services is driving the demand for Ethernet in India. ‘The primary growth drivers for the Ethernet market in India are IP migration, evolution of borderless enterprises, compliances/regulations, business continuity & disaster recovery centres as well as the convergence of business, residential and wireless networks’ concluded Pandey.

     

    Tata Communications continues to build on its unique and diverse global footprint with the addition of PBB technology, ensuring that its customers have access to a bandwidth-efficient, scalable, carrier grade network, now and well into the future.

     

    ‘With the Indian enterprise data market poised to grow significantly in the next five years, fuelled by bandwidth intensive applications, the market is seeking better and more extensive Ethernet services. While Tata Communications already offers multi-point service to its customers globally, the only way to increase multi-point capability and add more innovative Ethernet services and perfor­mance guarantees in the future is to move to the new industry standard of Provider Backbone Bridging (PBB), effectively addressing critical limitations of the existing technology,’ said John Hoffman, Head of Ethernet Product Management, Tata Communications.

     

    Tata Communications Next Generation Ethernet with PBB technology allows:

     

    o Greater numbers of customers and higher bandwidth on the backbone

     

    o Better isolation of customers from Denial of Service attacks, ensuring even greater security and reliability

     

    o Improved performance monitoring with latency and packet loss as standard items in the Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

     

    Tata Communications’ new Ethernet network core carries only Ethernet traffic, unlike competing operators who are building converged MPLS and VPLS-based networks to carry a mixture of private, public IP traffic and Ethernet services. As a result, Tata Communications can provide a wide range of unique Ethernet services with native Ethernet Operations Administration and Maintenance (OAM) management throughout. The Next Generation Ethernet core also allows Tata Communications to continue to provide its Ethernet customers with the ability to select specific routes through its network (for diversity, latency or cost reasons),

     

    As a further evolution of Tata Communications’ Ethernet network, the company will also be launching an enhanced multipoint service, burstability with usage-based billing together with a dedicated Ethernet service that can scale from 1,000 – 10,000 Meg in 500 Meg increments. The company is also now able to ensure higher network quality as a result of being able to monitor each and every customer and class of service, independently.

     

    Notes to Editor

     

    About Tata Communications

     

    Tata Communications is the leading global provider of a new world of communications. With a leadership position in emerging markets, Tata Communications leverages its advanced solutions capabilities and domain expertise across its global and pan-India network to deliver managed solutions to multi-national enterprises, service providers and Indian consumers.

     

    The Tata Global Network includes one of the most advanced and largest submarine cable networks, a Tier-1 IP network, with connectivity to more than 200 countries across 400 PoPs, and nearly 1 million square feet of data centre and collocation space worldwide.

     

    Tata Communications’ depth and breadth of reach in emerging markets includes leadership in Indian enterprise data services, leadership in global international voice, and strategic investments in South Africa (Neotel), Sri Lanka (Tata Communications Lanka Limited) and Nepal (United Telecom Limited).

     

    Tata Communications Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India and its ADRs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: TCL).

     

    www.tatacommunications.com

     

    Tata Communications’ Ethernet Services and Network

     

    Tata Communications’ Global Ethernet Services spans more than 50 locations in North America, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, as well as more than 120 cities across India and through partnerships four cities in China. Further expansion is planned in the coming months to include additional locations in Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

     

    Tata Communications was the first Ethernet provider to be MEF 9 and 14 certified across its entire global network. The portfolio provides both point-to-point and multipoint WAN Ethernet solutions seamlessly and securely across over 35 countries. The portfolio features a wide choice of configurations and protection options, bandwidth from 2 Mbps to 10 Gbps, up to six classes of service with interclass bursting, and unique usage-based options as well. It provides a high quality, scalable and cost-effective Ethernet solution on a truly global scale.

     

    http://www.tatacommunications.com/vpn/ethernet.asp

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