SAP NEWSBYTE — Dec. 16, 2013 — Reaffirming its commitment to provide independent companies and subsidiaries worldwide a flexible, cost-effective mid-market cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite, SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced new capabilities for the SAP Business ByDesign® solution. The updates leverage SAP HANA®, mobile and cloud technology, and enable businesses to rapidly adapt processes to capitalize on ever-changing market dynamics.
“We continue to honor our commitment to SAP Business ByDesign customers and leverage the strength of the SAP Cloud portfolio and SAP HANA to deliver innovations that help them run efficiently and effectively their entire business in the cloud,” said David Sweetman, senior director, Global Product Marketing, SAP Business ByDesign. “The new capabilities in the latest release help companies manage more data and transactions in more places with greater speed and simplicity.”
Features and enhancements delivered in the latest release of SAP Business ByDesign include:
· Expanded global footprint: New country version for Japan augments existing Asia Pacific regional versions for China, India, Australia and New Zealand.
· In-memory capabilities: Availability on the SAP HANA platform combines both transaction processing and analytics on a single platform, helping reduce delays and inefficiencies inherent in parallel operational and business intelligence systems, and enabling companies to aggregate, correlate and assess countless bits of information and scenarios to determine the best course of action faster than ever before.
· Enhanced pricing flexibility: Greater flexibility to price products and services and suggest optional additional or alternative purchases helps companies to drive increased purchases. Expanded competitive pricing mechanisms enable companies to drive special pricing to particular audiences based on user-defined criteria such as region, type or class of customer and industry-specific criteria. Pricing can also be based on two dimensions, such as by quantity of pieces or net weight.
· Greater mobility: The SAP® Business in Focus mobile app enables users to analyze budget forecasts, visualize financial information, collaborate through an enterprise social network and get real-time insight from internal and external cloud applications via iPad.
“As an SAP partner and consultant, we practice what we preach — we are running the latest version of SAP Business ByDesign on SAP HANA and have seen the solution’s impact to streamline business processes,” said Inge Kipping, CEO, anthesis. “We like the speed, flexibility, scalability and support from SAP HANA. Continued updates allow us to take advantage of business best practices and rapid processing speed in the cloud.”
SAP Business ByDesign covers a wide range of business areas, including financials, human resources management, sales and marketing, sourcing and purchasing, customer relationship management and supply chain management, and is an integral part of the SAP® Cloud portfolio.
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Monday, December 16, 2013
SAP Innovates With New Release of SAP Business ByDesign Solution
Monday, December 9, 2013
Ecommerce Giant Lazada Ends 2013 with the Online Revolution Blitz and a Brand New Look
Record sales were achieved during campaign period and more is expected for the Online Revolution finale on 12.12
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 9, 2013 -- One month after the launch of the Online Revolution, Lazada.com.my is bringing the Southeast Asian version of Cyber Monday to an enormous finale on 12th of December.
The Online Revolution is based on Cyber Monday, the biggest online shopping day in the United States, which just took place on the 2nd of December. So far, The Online Revolution was a great success for LAZADA Malaysia and led to a record breaking month long campaign. Strongest categories were electronics and computers and among the bestsellers of Online Revolution were Notebooks and LED TVs. To mark this occasion Lazada is also launching new look exclusive for one day only, the new layout is designed to make it even easier for shoppers to grab their desired deals.
"We are more than happy with the received results of the Online Revolution. Regarding sales and site traffic we could see a record breaking response since the start of the campaign. We are expecting even better results after our finale on 12.12 considering the attractive deals we are offering" said Igor Pezzilli, CEO of Lazada Malaysia.
On 12.12, shoppers will have 24 hours to enjoy several outrageous deals. LAZADA has slashed prices to the lowest level ever to attract even more existing and new customers.
The 12.12 surprises include:
Special deals on pre-order items & new launches like the PS4 or iPad Air
Specially priced bundles at great prices like the HP Pavilion 14" Notebook + HP All-In-One Deskjet 1050
Feature brands with mega discounts, including Kenwood, Lenovo and Fujifilm
Exclusive deals for Visa card holders with discounts up to 15%
The success of the Online Revolution and the broad participation of Southeast Asian customers reflect the rapid growth and acceptance of e-commerce in the region. According to Accenture, 194 million new internet users are expected in SEA by 2020, which are bound to embrace to the ecommerce ecosystem. The environment and acceptance for ecommerce continues to grow in Malaysia with existing businesses, infrastructure in logistics and technical foreground expanding and evolving.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
AutoCAD 360 Optimized for iPad Air & iPad mini with Retina Display and AutoCAD 2014 for Mac is here!
Feeling the Apple Love – User Demand for Mac Drives Continued Autodesk Commitment
MALAYSIA, November 14, 2013 — Autodesk is excited to report that Autodesk AutoCAD 360 is the first professional software app that is optimized for the iPad Air & iPad mini with Retina Display. The new Apple-designed A7 chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture provides designers and engineers a much improved experience out of the gate when working with AutoCAD 360.
“We are thrilled to be the first professional application to be ready for prime time iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display. From a user’s perspective, navigating and editing large models will be snappier and much more fun,” said Jonathan Seroussi, director of AutoCAD web and mobile. “Users will see an immediate improvement in a number of functions such as rendering – render time is twice as fast in both navigation and editing.”
In addition to faster rendering, opening drawings is much faster, and selection is also twice as fast.
AutoCAD 360 is one of the most popular and widely used Autodesk mobile apps, with more than 5.5 million downloads on the App Store, more than 40 million uploaded drawings, and there are more than 1 million active monthly users on iOS alone.
AutoCAD 360, optimized for iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display, will be available on the App Store.
AutoCAD 360’s compatibility with the new iPad is the latest evidence of the company’s ongoing commitment to development on Apple platforms. In addition to optimizing the user experience for the new iPad, Autodesk has already updated seven of its mobile apps to take advantage of iOS7. Users can now experience enhanced functionality with AutoCAD 360, BIM 360 Field, BIM 360 Glue, Sketchbook Mobile, 123D Creature Show, InfraWorks mobile and Pixlr on iOS7.
AutoCAD 2014 for Mac is Here!
Further demonstrating the company’s commitment to Apple platforms, it announced that Autodesk AutoCAD 2014 for Mac and Autodesk AutoCAD LT 2014 for Mac are available immediately.
Support for Retina display on the new 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro, synchronization with Autodesk 360 and other enhancements make AutoCAD 2014 for Mac the most powerful 2D & 3D CAD application for Mac. AutoCAD 2014 for Mac is one of the first major professional software applications to include retina display support, which delivers a superior user experience. AutoCAD 2014 for Mac also boasts major improvements such as synchronization with the Autodesk 360 cloud platform, Package Drawing (like eTransmit on Windows), overall performance enhancements and UI improvements.
“AutoCAD for Mac users are extremely passionate, and we have worked hard to incorporate their top requests and feedback into this release,” said Amy Bunszel, vice president of AutoCAD products at Autodesk. “Customers will find the overall experience much faster and cleaner, enabling designers to be more efficient and collaborative with their teams.”
The enhancements in both AutoCAD 2014 for Mac and AutoCAD LT 2014 for Mac are the result of rigorous development work to give customers a better experience and connect them to the Autodesk 360 platform, giving customers access to cloud-based storage and collaboration capabilities. Other enhancements include:
• Retina Display Support: AutoCAD now fully supports the stunning, high-definition Retina display experience in the new 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro throughout the user interface with crisper lines and text, easier-to-see tools, and a much higher level of detail even at high zoom levels.
• Drawing Sync: Directly access files from Autodesk 360 and synchronize them between your computer and the cloud.
• Package Drawing: Similar to eTransmit in AutoCAD for Windows, Package Drawing allows users to quickly collect related files into a compressed folder for easy distribution or storage.
• Online Help: We’ve made major changes to help find the assistance.
• Default Save--‐as--‐Previous Version: It's now possible to set a default save-as version for drawings.
• Software Security Enhancements: AutoCAD 2014 for Mac enhances software security and helps prevent loading and running of unauthorized or malicious AutoLISP applications.
“This latest release of AutoCAD for Mac provides new features that will help me tremendously in my day-to-day work,” said Jim LaPier, founder of IMPACT Designs, LLC, a US-based consulting firm that provides training and consulting on AutoCAD for Mac. “Support for the Retina display technology makes it the highest resolution CAD program ever, which means less eye strain for me and wonderfully clear drawings on my screen. My customers can't believe how clear their drawings look on my laptop! Also, help menus have been improved and settings that were hard to find have been showcased. Overall, it's a wonderful update to the program.”
AutoCAD 2014 for Mac and AutoCAD LT 2014 for Mac are available immediately worldwide in English and French. Customers can purchase AutoCAD 2014 for Mac or AutoCAD LT 2014 for Mac from the Autodesk Store, through CDW and Amazon, or from a local Value-Added Reseller.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Logitech Brings Ultra-Thin, Ultra-Light Protection and Function to the New iPad Air
Introduces Three New Tablet Accessories That Complement and Complete the New iPad Air
KUALA LUMPUR — 29 Oct 2013 — Today Logitech announced three new tablet accessories designed specifically for the new, iPad Air. The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover, Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio and Logitech Folio Protective Case for the new iPad all provide protection against accidental bumps, scratches and spills while remaining ultra-thin and light.
Each is precision engineered from state-of-the-art materials so they are protective, yet ultra-thin and ultra-light to perfectly complement the design of the iPad Air. The tablet keyboards connect using Bluetooth® and feature maximized key size for a fast and fluid typing experience. The folios also double as a stand, adapting to hold your tablet at the right angle for reading, viewing or playing games.
Highlights of the new lineup include:
Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad Air
The new Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover is the other half of Apple’s newest iPad. It brings the number one selling keyboard for iPad, and award-winning design of the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover, to the iPad Air.
A clever magnetic clip works with the magnets in the iPad frame to securely attach to your tablet, and a magnetic groove located behind the keyboard holds your iPad upright at an ideal angle for both typing and interacting with the touch-screen. The keyboard is rechargeable through micro-USB and can last up to three months on a complete charge. The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover is expected to be available for a suggested retail price of RM299.
Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio for iPad Air
A dual-view stand holds your iPad upright for typing or flat for browsing and viewing content, and the SecureLock system helps ensure your iPad stays firmly fastened to the frame without extra bulk or weight. The keyboard is also rechargeable through micro-USB and can last up to three months on a complete charge. The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio is expected to be available for a suggested retail price of RM329.
For tablet protection without a keyboard, the Logitech Folio Protective Case is Logitech’s thinnest and lightest folio for the iPad Air. It has a water-repellent skin for two-sided protection against bumps, scratches sand spills. It also uses the new SecureLock system to firmly fasten your tablet to its frame. The folio doubles as an adjustable stand that can hold your iPad in several positions, from nearly flat to fully upright and many angles in between. The Logitech Folio Protective Case is expected to be available for a suggested retail price of RM159.
Availability
All three of these tablet accessories are expected to be available in Malaysia later this year. For more information, please visit www.logitech.com/my or www.facebook.com/LogitechMalaysia
Evernote brings intuitive digital writing to a whole new level with Penultimate
Despite the growing alternatives to the expression of ideas and information, nothing has really been able to replace the freedom and creative outlet that writing by hand has provided.
Studies have shown that handwriting is linked to improved learning, memory, and idea generation. That is why Evernote, the company that helps you do everything better, has released the new Penultimate to create the most natural digital handwriting experience on an iPad.
With the new improvements, Penultimate has made jotting down your ideas easier and more natural than before. By rethinking the movements within the app and listening to user feedback over the years, they have included new zoom functions that let users swipe, pinch, and write without feeling constrained by the screen.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Kaspersky Lab launches free app for secure web browsing on iPhone and iPad
PETALING JAYA, October 23, 2013 - Kaspersky Lab is pleased to announce the release of a new free app to ensure users are safe while surfing the web on their iPhone and iPad devices. The new Kaspersky Safe Browser for iOS is now available from the Apple App Store.
Like any Internet user, iPhone and iPad owners can fall victim to cyber attacks which use social engineering techniques. The most widespread example of this is phishing, which tricks users into providing their personal information through the use of fake websites or mass mailings that use the names and logos of well-known companies. The user could be tricked into sharing their passwords to a social networking site, email address, Apple ID account, and more.
According to a recent B2B International survey, 38% of mobile device owners use their gadgets to perform financial transactions, while one in three users encountered phishing attacks that posed as ebanking services.
Kaspersky Safe Browser for iOS blocks links to phishing sites and other web-based resources that can be dangerous for users. The new application can also filter content according to selected user criteria. This way, users can automatically block pornographic sites, material containing violence or profanity, gaming sites, social networks, chats, forums and more. There are 17 pre-defined content filtering categories in total.
Kaspersky Safe Browser for iOS provides real-time protection from known and emerging threats thanks to data it receives from Kaspersky Security Network, which processes threat intelligence delivered by users of Kaspersky Lab security products from around the world. The new application is compatible with Apple devices running iOS 5 and higher.
Alexey Chikov, Product Manager at Kaspersky Lab, commented: “Quite a few users of Apple products believe their devices are immune to cyber attacks. This false sense of security makes it easier for cybercriminals to execute their plans. Kaspersky Safe Browser for iOS protects users from dangerous content whenever they go online.”
Kaspersky Lab has solutions which can protect all kinds of devices – from smartphones to servers.
This autumn the company released Kaspersky Internet Security - Multi-Device, a key solution for home users designed for all Internet-connected devices: Windows and Mac- based computers as well as Android-based smartphones and tablets. The release of Kaspersky Safe Browser for iOS brings iOS-based devices into this secure ecosystem.
Ovum comments: Apple announces a raft of new products and price changes
Following the raft of new products and price changes announced by Apple recently, Jan Dawson, chief telecoms analyst at Ovum has the following initial comments:
“As expected, Apple took some cues from the iPad Mini in launching the new iPad Air, which is thinner and lighter, while adopting many of the internal improvements first seen in the iPhone 5S. This represents a good enough boost to the previous version to trigger good upgrade sales and get iPad shipments growing again, which was a key objective for this launch. However, the company also took a step back from the strategy it adopted when it launched the first iPad Mini. When that device launched, it was with a sub-par display and specs that matched the older iPad 2. The new iPad Mini and iPad Air both have top-of-the-line specs, and start at US$399, meaning that the minimum price for a high-performance iPad has actually gone up. Meanwhile, the iPad 2 and iPad Mini will remain on sale at lower prices, but with significantly less appeal given the gap in specs between them and the new iPads. It seems as though Apple is trying to push average selling prices for iPads back up again after they’ve dropped steadily over the past year. Both devices should sell very well, especially over the holiday period, but Apple held off being as disruptive as they might have been by pricing them relatively high.
“This is the clearest statement Apple could have made that it is only interested in competing in the premium tablet space. The yawning gap between the specs of the cheaper iPad Mini and iPad 2 and the new iPads signifies that it is only willing to compete at the lower price points with older models. This leaves a huge chunk of the tablet market unserved by Apple while others such as Google, Amazon and a raft of others aggressively target the sub-US$400 market. This reinforces our view that Apple’s share in tablets will continue to fall as Android’s share rises over the coming years.
“Though the iPad news will generate the headlines, the changes to Apple’s software licensing for Mac OS X, iLife and iWork is also important, not least for Microsoft. Microsoft generates 96 percent of its operating margins from operating system and productivity software licensing, and Apple is now teaching people to expect both of those things to be free. While this won’t disrupt Microsoft’s business overnight, it will create further pressure on Microsoft to bring down prices for its productivity software and especially for Windows.
“This is yet another example of one of the keys to being a successful player in the consumer tech market: using your core business to subsidize low-cost or free products in other categories. Amazon uses its e-commerce and digital sales to fund devices, Google uses advertising revenue to fund its software and services, and Apple is now using hardware to subsidize software across the board. The big question is, what can Microsoft do to compete, when its cash cow is being eroded by these moves from its competitors?”
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Logitech Completes Your Mobility Experience with Exciting Offerings
KUALA LUMPUR — 17 October 2013 — Today, working, playing, communicating, and staying connected is all done on the go for most people. Whether we’re waiting for someone, travelling, or just trying to fill in those extra few moments in between tasks, our tablets and smartphones are never far from our hands. Sometimes, a few extra tools will help make our mobility experience more convenient and more enjoyable. Mobility also goes beyond doing things on the go. We also need internal mobility to for the home or the office, where your mobile device allows you to work or be entertained from the living room to the kitchen to the bedroom and communicate from the cubicle to the conference room to the cafeteria.
“At Logitech, our very existence is centred on helping people connect to the digital experiences they care about, and today that experience is very much about mobility – from the larger scale of being productive and connected anytime, anywhere, to a more down-to-earth scale, where mobility is about easily taking our work or entertainment around our workplace or home. So, it is no surprise that mobility is at the heart of our product development focus these days, with the aim of enhancing the lives of consumers,” said Mr. Moninder N. Jain, Vice President - Sales & Marketing at Logitech Asia Pacific and Japan.
To help you embrace the mobility lifestyle, here are a few of Logitech’s newly launched products to complement the new way you work and play.
Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio for iPad mini
The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio for iPad mini offers a remarkably thin and light typing experience for iPad mini users. The keyboard easily connects to your iPad through Bluetooth, with the unique layout maximising key size for fast and fluid typing, while the thin and light design complements the mobility of the iPad mini. Logitech’s thinnest, lightest keyboard folio also features time-saving iOS shortcut keys such as cut, copy and paste.
The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio for iPad mini is available for a suggested retail price of RM299.
Logitech Folio Protective Case for iPad mini
The Logitech Folio Protective Case for iPad mini, sibling to the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio for iPad mini, is Logitech’s thinnest protective case - your dream come true if you’re looking for everyday protection made thin and light. Made from protective, water-repellent materials, the folio’s durable two-sided case covers the front and back of your iPad mini, helping protect it from accidental bumps, scratches and spills. With its SecureLock system keeps your iPad secure, this ultra-thin, ultra-light folio doubles as a stand that holds your iPad mini in several positions, from nearly flat to fully upright, adapting to hold the iPad mini at the right angle for reading, viewing or playing.
Logitech z50 Multimedia Speaker
The Logitech z50 Multimedia Speaker for the home surprises many consumers with its powerful and clear stereo sound – provided by its 10 watts of peak power, a feature many do not expect due to its compact size. Designed for plug-and-play simplicity, its handy 3.5 mm audio line-in connects the speaker to multiple devices, such as your smartphone, tablet or laptop, for great sound quality anywhere – all you need is a power source. Weighing just 260g for easy portability, the Logitech z50 Multimedia Speaker is available in pink, grey, or blue.
Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600
The Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 perfectly complement the good looks of Mac and Ultrabook computers and provide Bluetooth wireless connectivity for up to three devices at the same time. With this pair of wireless stereo speakers, it’s simple to stream music and other audio from your computer*, smartphone or tablet - switching among devices is as easy as pressing pause on one and pressing play on another.
The Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 is available for a suggested retail price of RM599.
For more details and updates on Logitech’s products, please log on to www.logitech.com/my or www.facebook.com/LogitechMalaysia
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
New App for iPad Unleashes 3D Creatures from Your Imagination into Reality
Autodesk 123D Creature Lets Users Create and 3D Print Fantastical Designs
MALAYSIA, October 8, 2013 — Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) unveiled Autodesk 123D Creature, a new iPad app that gives anyone the ability to create and 3D print amazing 3D characters. Inspired by the same technology preferred by professional designers and 3D artists, Autodesk 123D Creature makes getting started as easy as drawing a stick figure.
Making original characters with Autodesk 123D Creature starts with a simple skeleton creator where users lay out the basic anatomy of their creature in digital clay. Multi-Touch gestures allow users to thicken, stretch and sculpt their creature with many of the tools familiar to users of the popular 123D Sculpt app.
The Autodesk 123D Creature App is exclusively available from the App Store on iPad or at http://appstore.com/AutodeskInc/123DCreature. The retail price of app will be priced at US $7.99, but at launch, the app will be offered at a special price of $1.99 for a limited time.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
PRUDENTIAL REDEFINES BUSINESS WITH NEW iPAD APPLICATION
Kuala Lumpur, August 14, 2013 – Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad (PAMB) has made another stride towards enhancing its customers’ experience recently by introducing the iPad application for its investment-linked option benefit, Early Crisis Protector (ECP).
The ECP iPad application, said to be the first-of-its-kind in the industry will allow Prudential’s agents to provide prospective customers with a comprehensive, vivid yet interactive presentation to ensure that their customers have a complete understanding of the coverage provided under the ECP rider.
With the flick of a finger, prospective customers will be able to learn about the different gender specific illnesses, get an interactive view of the anatomy which they can point to a specific organ to view possible health challenges affecting the organ, find out the severity of the illness as well as the treatments available and cost involved.
*Source: Neonatal Jaundice and Phototherapy (2013). Bluelite http://www.bluelite.com.my/v2/Neonatal-Jaundice-and-Phototherapy.html (Bluelite, 2013)
保诚推出新iPad应用程序以增强客户体验
（吉隆坡 14 日讯）马来西亚保诚保险有限公司（保诚保险）日前再为增强客户体验而推出新举措，首开先河以新的 iPad 应用程序来解说投联保险计划的附加保障项目“Early Crisis Protector (ECP)”。
这项 ECP 的 iPad 应用程序，被视为保险业界的首创举措，将能让保诚保险的代理向潜在客户提供全面性、生动、交互的产品汇报，确保客户完全了解 ECP 附约所提供的保障范围。
“我们一直都是科技的忠实拥趸，始终坚信科技能助我们改进业务运作、与客互动、回应需求的方式。有了这项 ECP 的 iPad 应用程序，我们将能提高潜在客户对产品的了解程度。这不单有助于他们做出明智的决定，而且也符合了国家银行要求客户实际了解产品的主要特点、条款、条件及相关风险的“公平待客”指导方针。”保诚保险首席执行员佘清泉在推介全新的 iPad 应用程序时这么说道。
只需手指轻轻一按，潜在客户即能透过这项应用程序获知不同性别的特定疾病，观看互动式的身体构造视图，并可当场点击视图上的一个特定器官，由此查看可能影响有关器官的健康问题，以及了解疾病的严重程度、可获得的疗法与涉及的费用。
ECP 附约已于去年推介，是保诚保险致力满足客户需求的一系列创新方案之一。鉴于获得及早的就医保障是挽救生命的关键做法，这份附约容许客户在初期癌症、单眼失明、植入心脏起搏器等各种初期危疾发生时寻求治疗。凡下个生日年龄介于 19 至 70 岁的人士在购买 PRUlink one、PRUlife ready 或 PRUmy child时，皆可选择附加此份保障。
Thursday, June 13, 2013
HP Introduces SureSupply App for Simplified Supplies Selectability and Ordering
Instant access to the right Original HP printing supplies from your iOS® or Android™ device 1,3,4
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 13, 2013 — HP today introduced the HP SureSupply app, the easiest way for customers to select and shop for Original HP Ink and Toner cartridges directly from their iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Android device.
The HP SureSupply app also allows customers to monitor ink and toner levels, find the right cartridges, compare prices and purchase new supplies online or in-store, while on-the-go. 1,2,3,4
"We know our customers want technologies and solutions that make their lives easier," said Kim Dae-Hwan, Country General Manager, Printing and Personal Systems Group. "The HP SureSupply app does just that, giving customers access to the information they need, when they need it. With SureSupply, it's easy to keep relevant product and cartridge and printer information in one place and choose to order directly from your smartphone or tablet."
Meeting customers where they are
The HP SureSupply program allows customers to easily order Original HP cartridges online or through a phone call.
Now iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android users4 can download the HP SureSupply app for:
• Finding Cartridges – Always have HP cartridge and printer details at hand to save time. Recently used and networked printer details are saved so cartridge information is instantly available. 1
• Receiving Low Ink Alerts – The ability to check cartridge levels and receive automatic alerts when cartridges are low allow customers to print without surprises. 1, 3
• Easy Purchasing – Compare prices and purchase cartridges online from HP and other retailers. 2
The HP SureSupply app is an updated application, formerly branded eSupplies, and now available for free from the App Store5 and the Android Market.
Monday, June 10, 2013
AIG Malaysia Insurance Berhad launches CyberEdge, a comprehensive and unique cyber insurance solution
Asia Pacific CEOs and CIOs need to get serious about cyber risk management, says AIG Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 June 2013 – AIG, one of the world’s leading insurers, today launched the comprehensive cyber insurance solution in Malaysia in response to growing cyber threats. The company also called on CEOs and CIOs to get serious about cyber threats, saying current corporate risk management practices in Malaysia are still in its infancy and need to be developed further to address cyber threats.
AIG AVP of Financial Lines, Ms. Emily Poh said: “Malaysian businesses are unprepared for cyber risks, CEOs and CIOs need to get serious about managing their cyber risks.”
The alarming growth in cyber breaches dominates world headlines today. About 75 per cent of organizations have experienced some form of a cyber incident, yet awareness of cyber risk remains low. Cyber attacks also increased threefold in 2012 when compared to 2011, with 51 per cent of attacks originating from the Asia Pacific region .
The costs of cyber attacks are enormous and growing. Cyber attacks, often in the form of data breaches and network security intrusions, can impact operations, frequently result in lost productivity, legal expenses, third party liabilities, exposed intellectual property, and damage to a firm’s reputation.
“A corporate risk management framework needs to address cyber exposures, yet many risk managers in Malaysia rarely evaluate cyber risk. Companies need to proactively manage cyber risks across the organization, and this priority should be driven from the boardroom,” Ms. Poh said.
o Ms. Myla Pilao, Director, Core Technology Marketing, TrendLabs, Trend Micro
o Mr. Paul Subramaniam, Knowledge Management and Training Partner, ZICOlaw
o Mr. Anwer Yusoff, Head, Innovation and Commercialisation, CyberSecurity Malaysia
o Ms. Gigi Cheah, Partner, Intellectual Property and Technology practice, Norton Rose, Singapore / Hong Kong
o Ms. Emily Poh, Assistant Vice President, Financial Lines, AIG
The rise in cyber threats prompted AIG to develop a new specialised insurance product called CyberEdge, a unique and comprehensive cyber coverage solution for Malaysian companies. It provides an insurance solution for cyber liabilities exposure that current commercial insurance policies may not cover.
Launched today, CyberEdge is especially designed to address the consequences of losing corporate information and personal data from cyber threats, and covers companies’ liability arising from breaching data protection laws.
AIG also recently launched the CyberEdge free-to-download mobile app for iPads, a business tool that addresses the demand for improved information on cyber risk and how to respond to it. The application can be downloaded from https://itunes.apple.com/my/app/aig-cyberedge/id596089398 (or search “AIG CyberEdge” on iTunes).
Ms. Soo Wai Har, Senior Vice President, Commercial Lines and Deputy CEO, AIG Malaysia, commented that AIG is pleased to offer businesses Malaysia’s first CyberEdge mobile app for the iPad: “The App features the latest cyber news, real-time information on country-wide data breaches, a breach cost calculator, an events calendar and a glossary of common cyber terms.”
Ms. Soo was of the view that technology trends such as social networking, the proliferation of mobile devices, and cloud computing, will cause the risks to data security to grow. These trends highlight an even greater need for organizations in the country to vigorously protect data.
Ms. Poh who shared Ms. Soo’s sentiment on the importance of data security said, “Managing cyber risk used to be the domain of Information Technology service providers. Now that the consequences of cyber attacks are so far reaching, damaging corporate reputation and strategic business plans, all levels of an organization from the Chairman down, need to take action to protect against cyber threats.”
“Insurance can provide financial protection against cyber risks and CyberEdge helps organizations in Asia strengthen their defenses against cyber threats,” Ms. Poh added.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Groupon Introduces iPad App in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, 2 May 2013—Today Groupon (www.groupon.my) (NASDAQ: GRPN) announced the debut of the popular free app Groupon HD for iPad to Malaysian shoppers. With Groupon HD, subscribers can now use their iPad devices to buy and redeem Groupon deals from their favorite local merchants, as well as Groupon Goods and Groupon Getaways deals.
"We are always looking to bring value to our customers and we hope that with the addition of our iPad app, our customers will be able to enjoy a better shopping experience with us," said Rafiq Razali, Country General Manager of Groupon Malaysia.
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• Browse offers on shopping & products, travel & getaways, spa & wellness, restaurants, exciting activities, learning & services, halal and healthcare deals.
• Track and redeem purchased Groupon deals by location and expiration date.
• Share deals with family and friends via social media.
To download the free Groupon HD for iPad app, visit the iTunes App Store https://itunes.apple.com/my/
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
New SaaS-Based iPad App from CA Technologies Empowers CXOs to Strategically Manage Technology Investments
CA Clarity Playbook Bridges Gap Between Strategic Planning and Operational Execution
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia April 24, 2013 -- CA WORLD -- CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) today announced CA Clarity™ Playbook, an innovative mobile application that uniquely empowers CXOs to strategically manage their organization’s technology investments in the context of their high-level business goals and objectives—right from their iPads.
Delivered via a SaaS model, CA Clarity Playbook also makes it easy for CXOs to quickly collaborate with key process stakeholders and respond more quickly to changing business needs anywhere, any time.
"IT and the business have to work hand-in-hand to create new revenue streams and deliver a differentiated brand experience—even in the face of finite structural and human resources, " said Lokesh Jindal, general manager, Service and Portfolio Management, CA Technologies. "CA Clarity Playbook enables this critical coordination by giving executives the ability to nimbly adapt plans, activities and priorities."
CA Clarity Playbook integrates with CA Clarity PPM and other systems of record to provide CXOs with the intuitive dashboard-style mobile workspace they need to:
• Define strategic objectives, goals and initiatives;
• Collaborate with stakeholders on strategic plans;
• Leverage information from operational systems;
• Assess alignment of IT investments with business objectives;
• Visualize investment financials in real time; and
• Evaluate impact of new priorities on in-place plans.
According to a research study* by CA Technologies, few CIOs are directly involved in defining business strategy—even though 73 percent of business executives acknowledge that IT is central to the execution of that strategy.
CA Clarity Playbook helps address this disconnect by liberating CXOs from the manual, annual planning cycles of the past, so they can more proactively take advantage of emerging business opportunities and technological innovations.
"With the increasing use of technology by patients and healthcare providers, a successful business strategy in the healthcare industry should be driven by a strong technology strategy," said R. John Ragsdale, Chief Information Officer, BerylHealth. “To grow our business in the midst of this Health Information Technology explosion, we need to embrace strategic planning disciplines and tools that increase our innovation and speed-to-market—and that improve technology visibility and decision-making for our C-level executives."
CA Clarity Playbook can draw from information sources both in the cloud and across the enterprise to keep strategic initiatives on track and aligned to organizational goals. Users can access CA Clarity Playbook workspace from an iPad app or from a tablet or desktop running an HTML5-compatible web browser.
“To successfully cope with today’s intense time-to-market pressures, business leaders need the same kind of real-time, multi-dimensional visibility into IT as they have into sales pipelines and supply chains,” said Jeffrey M. Kaplan, managing director of THINKstrategies, Inc. and founder of the Cloud Computing Showplace. “It has simply become impractical for them to continue depending on periodic second-hand IT reporting that can’t be dynamically queried and is often out-of-date by the time it arrives on their desks.”
CA Clarity Playbook is a key enabler of the broader CA Technologies Business Service Innovation initiative, which enables customers to more effectively accelerate, transform and secure IT to adaptively meet the intensifying challenges of competition in a global information economy.
“IT is adopting more complex and fluid service provisioning models at the same time as it is becoming increasingly integral to the business,” said Cameron McNaught, Senior Vice President and Head of Cloud and Strategic Solutions, International Business, Fujitsu Limited. “With CA Clarity Playbook, CA Technologies is directly responding to this confluence of complexity and criticality with a solution that gives corporate managers much-needed control of technology resource allocation and performance.”
*The Future Role of the CIO ‘Becoming the Boss’, October 2011, CA Technologies.
CA Technologies Delivers a Clear Path for Mainframe Customers to Embrace the Future of the Dynamic Data Center
Strategy Will Enable Customers to Take Advantage of the Dynamic Data Center Across Mainframe, Distributed and Cloud
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia April 24, 2013 – CA WORLD – CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) today announced a strategic direction to help mainframe customers embrace the future dynamic data center and move closer to the ideal state of unbounded business enablement at zero cost.
The company has made significant new investments in mainframe solutions to provide customers with the tools to manage data centers with utmost reliability, security and speed.
“Information technology is in the midst of a tremendous change cycle,” said Michael Madden, general manager, Mainframe. “We have responded with a strategy that serves the evolving requirements of the data center, including cost-effectiveness, data security and speed and a fantastic end-to-end customer experience.”
Once bound by on-premise facilities, data centers today are a dynamic mix of on-premise and virtual computing power. CA Technologies is substantially evolving its mainframe management solutions to make such dynamic data centers possible and aligned to meet business needs.
The CA Technologies Mainframe strategy will help customers by:
• Sustaining investments in foundational technologies that are critical to the evolution of data centers and the modern mainframe;
• Collaborating closely with customers on product design to help CA Technologies develop products that meet customers’ most critical IT needs; and
• Streamlining for savings and return on investment through the company’s Mainframe Software Rationalization Program (MSRP), which assesses customers’ portfolio needs and can help them to realize estimated savings of up to $1.4 million* a year.
CA Technologies is making great strides in delivering a mainframe portfolio that helps customers transition to the dynamic data center—one that delivers business services seamlessly across mainframe, distributed systems and the cloud.
• Extensive Mainframe Portfolio: includes integrated products designed to cut the total cost of ownership for customers, and deliver lower licensing costs, simple installation processes and easy upgrades.
• CA Mainframe Chorus: focuses on a unique user experience rather than on applications for a robust mainframe management platform that lets users create dashboards to manage DB2, workload automation and other functions all from one place.
• CA Workload Automation: integrates the user experience across the hybrid computing environment of mainframe, distributed and cloud. The solution includes several new capabilities that help customers reduce complexity and proactively manage and anticipate the needs of the dynamic data center.
• CA Technologies World-Class Support: the company recently earned the NorthFace ScoreBoard AwardSM (NFSB) for customer service excellence, demonstrating its dedicated focus on customers. CA Communities, CA Technologies online user community, provides customers with direct access to its more than 38,000 company experts, partners and users.
The mainframe is a workhorse in the backend of much of today’s critical business, and CA is busy enabling other capabilities in its portfolio to work with mainframe solutions, to provide a seamless and successful customer experience across distributed, cloud and mobile operations.
“Our unique advantage is that we can manage virtual data centers from soup to nuts,” said Madden. “We can tie everything together and manage it holistically when we bring the full CA Technologies portfolio to bear.”
For more information, see these additional resources:
• Mainframe home page
• Mainframe Voice Blog
• CA Mainframe Twitter
*Annual savings estimation is derived from analyses of CA Technologies customer contracts. This value is not a guarantee of achievable results and will vary depending upon current infrastructure, people and processes, as well as the appropriate, effective implementation, adoption and use of the CA Technologies solution.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Logitech Introduces Award-Winning Ultrathin Keyboard Design for the iPad mini
Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini, the Other Half to Your iPad mini
Kuala Lumpur — April 22, 2013 — Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) is introducing the Logitech® Ultrathin Keyboard mini, a slim protective keyboard cover designed to enhance the iPad® mini experience. The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini helps you make the most of everything you do on your iPad mini – from enjoying apps, movies and photos to giving you a comfortable typing experience – while keeping your tablet’s thin, light and sleek style.
“We are excited to bring the award-winning Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover design – recognized across the industry as the best mobile keyboard for iPad – to the iPad mini,” said Prasenjit Sarkar, Regional Director for Southeast Asia at Logitech. “Think of it as the other half of your iPad mini. Its clever seven-inch design fits perfectly with the iPad mini while offering full-size keys for easy typing, saving your screen space for content.”
The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini is expected to be available in Malaysia beginning May 2013, for a suggested retail price of RM259. For more information and details please log on to www.logitech.com/my or www.facebook.com/LogitechMalaysia
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
MAXIS THE FIRST TO ACTIVATE 4G LTE FOR APPLE DEVICES
• All new and existing Maxis customers using iPhone 5, iPad mini and iPad 4 can now enjoy super fast internet on Maxis’ 4G LTE network
• Maxis quadruples its 4G LTE footprint, enabling more than 100,000 customers to enjoy super fast internet services
• Maxis expects to expand 4G LTE coverage further in Klang Valley, Penang and Johor Bahru by Q3 2013
Kuala Lumpur, 9 April 2013. Find out how fast your iPhone 5, iPad mini and iPad 4 can go with the nation’s largest 4G LTE network! Maxis Berhad (Maxis), Malaysia’s only integrated communications service provider, today announced that customers using the iPhone 5, as well as iPad mini and iPad 4 can now enjoy super-fast internet through its 4G LTE network. These three Apple devices join the Nokia Lumia 920 and HTC One XL which were the first two smartphones to be activated on Maxis’ 4G LTE network.
Suren J Amarasekera, Maxis’ Joint Chief Operating Officer, said, “In 2009 Maxis was the pioneer to introduce the iPhone to Malaysia and now Maxis is proud to announce that Maxis users of Apple iPhone 5, fourth generation iPad with Retina display and iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular model will be the first in Malaysia to experience superior services on Maxis’ high speed 4G LTE network. We firmly believe that our range of plans offer compelling value to our Apple users and will give them the opportunity to get the most out of the amazing features of these Apple devices. We are certain that our Apple customers will be pleasantly surprised with the superb experience with Maxis’ 4G LTE network.”
Mark Dioguardi, Maxis’ Joint Chief Operating Officer, added, “Since the launch of our high-speed 4G LTE network on 1 January 2013, we have worked hard to expand our footprint. At present, we have successfully quadrupled our 4G LTE coverage, allowing approximately 100,000 customers to enjoy super fast internet from Maxis. With today’s announcement, even more customers will be able to enjoy incredible internet speeds from Maxis.
“We are extremely encouraged by the take up of our 4G LTE service and in response will expand 4G LTE coverage to more areas in the Klang Valley as well as Penang and Johor Bahru by the third quarter of 2013.”
With 4G LTE, customers using iPhone 5, iPad mini and iPad 4 can now experience download speeds five to ten times faster than 3G, enabling them to upload pictures and video ten times faster and enjoying significantly quicker response time when they use their favourite applications like Facebook and YouTube. Customers can expect their Facebook news feeds to download up to four times faster, compared to HSPA+. Backing up or uploading of big files - for example more than 50MB - to Dropbox will be up to seven times faster.
Following the 4G LTE activation for iPhone 5, iPhone 5 customers on Maxis iValue plans as well as data plans of 1G and above will receive an SMS requesting them to update the settings on their respective devices. Once customers do so, they will automatically be able to experience 4G LTE speeds in Maxis 4G LTE coverage areas. In areas where 4G LTE services are not available, the device will automatically and seamlessly fall back onto Maxis’ 3G network.
Maxis now has 4G LTE service available in the following areas:
• Bangsar, Mont Kiara, Desa Park, Damansara Heights
• Cyberjaya
• Damansara Utama
• Kota Damansara, Sunway Damansara
• Puchong (Wawasan Puchong, Bandar Kinrara 1, Bandar Kinrara 3, Bandar Kinrara 4, Bandar Puteri)
• Seapark, Dataran Prima, Tropicana
• Petaling Jaya Section 13, 14, 17, 19, SS2
• Sunway, Kampung Tunku, SS2, SS3
• Taman Desa, Pantai Dalam, Old Klang Road
• Taman Gembira, Desa Petaling
• Taman Kinrara 2, Taman Kinrara 3, Taman Kinrara 4
• Taman Megah (SS23, SS24, SS26), Kelana Jaya
• Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI), Bandar Utama, Mutiara Damansara
• USJ3, USJ4, USJ5, USJ9, USJ11, USJ12, USJ13.
For more details, please refer to www.maxis.com.my/4GLTE
Thursday, April 4, 2013
SUBMISSIONS FOR MAXIS’ EBOOK WRITING COMPETITION NOW AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DOWNLOADS
• Maxis recently collaborated with Xentral Methods Sdn Bhd, a local digital platform, to organise Malaysia’s first ebook writing competition
• Submissions now available for previews and free downloads on Maxis’ ebook service and e-Sentral until 25 April 2013
• The ebook with the highest number of downloads will be selected as one of the five winners
Kuala Lumpur, 4 April 2013. Maxis Berhad (Maxis), Malaysia’s leading integrated communications service provider, is pleased to announce that the ebook submissions from the competition launched a month ago in collaboration with local digital platform, Xentral Methods Sdn Bhd (e-Sentral), will be available for previews and free downloads by the public on Maxis’ ebook service at http://ebuuk.com.my and e-Sentral’s website at http://esentral.com.my until 25 April 2013.
The authors of the five most downloaded ebooks will be selected as the winners and receive an iPad each, while the author of the most downloaded book will also receive a Professional Editorial and Publishing Consultation on how to publish and commercialise their work on digital platforms.
In February, Maxis and e-Sentral launched Malaysia’s first ebook writing competition which was open to all Malaysians aged 18 and above, with the aim of discovering Malaysia’s next generation of writers by providing an alternative platform for them to highlight their work and also help them reach a wider audience. Aspiring writers were able to submit their short fiction ebooks either in English or Bahasa Malaysia (one author per submission) between 1 February and 15 March 2013, to the official Ebook Competition Facebook page at www.facebook.com/EbookCompetition.
T Kugan, Maxis’ Head of Product, Device, Innovation and Roaming, said, “We are thrilled that this competition has received such a positive response from the public, especially from young writers aged 25 and below, who made up a majority of the submissions. We are also pleased to see them embracing technology as a medium to unleash their creativity and make their work known. We now encourage the public to start downloading and vote for their favourite stories.
“Maxis has been a leader in bringing innovation to the market by continuously building a data-friendly ecosystem to provide customers a richer digital experience through a wide range of digital content. With this competition, we are further strengthening this proposition by giving customers access to innovative and exclusive content which is only available through our ebooks service,” Kugan added.
Aspiring writer Michele Chia Yuen Yee, 22, from Petaling Jaya, said, “Even as a little girl, I've always wanted to be a novelist/writer. I am still working on that dream and several novels, in the hopes that one day I can be Malaysia's Meg Cabot or Sophie Kinsella, who are my absolute book author idols. My aspiration is to make readers feel the way these great writers make me feel whenever I read one of their books - absolutely magical and transported, forgetful of the world around me.”
Another passionate writer, Jay Anil Singh Shemar, 18, from Rawang, Selangor, said “What inspired me to write was my passion for writing tales that normally do not leave the classroom. Through this competition, I hope to be given the opportunity to be recognised as a potential author. Perhaps to even be offered publishing deal!”
While these aspiring writers were thrilled at the prospect at winning the competition, some had used the competition as an opportunity to demonstrate their skills as writers for the longer term.
When asked what she hopes to achieve from the competition, Ezzah Fatin Jemain, 21, from Skudai, Johor said, “I hope this this will become an encouragement and a motivation for myself that the world of a writer is limitless. Winning is certainly a bonus, but losing doesn't mean this should stop!”
“It would be great to win but at this point, I am quite happy to find a place to showcase my writing to a wider audience other than my immediate family and friends. I also hope to write for different mediums such as TV and film,” said Adlina Amiruddin, 29, from Shah Alam, Selangor
Meanwhile, 20-year old Muhammad Iqbal Ibrahim from Pulau Pangkor said, "Winning is not the first thing that I hope from this competition. I can accept it if I don’t win. I only hope my work is read by the readers out there. That is what will make me happy. When this competition ends, I hope that the readers will continue to read my next book."
Last year, Maxis launched Malaysia's first integrated digital book service, or ebooks, which can be used across devices. With the service, Maxis customers have access to a selection of over 300,000 international and local ebooks from over 40 categories. Maxis ebooks features a user-friendly interface and runs on a cloud-based digital bookstore, where customers can download books for free onto their iPads or Android tablets, anytime and anywhere they want. As part of this service, Maxis is also looking to nurture the growth of local books and content by partnering with local publishers, authors and educational institutions to grow the amount of local content in its digital library. To date, Maxis has already partnered with Cempaka Schools to eventually distribute learning content comprising publications and reference materials by its teachers through Maxis ebooks, enabling students to digitally access such content.
Further information on Maxis ebooks can be found at www.ebuuk.com.my and the app can be downloaded for free from Google Play and Apple's App Store.
Monday, March 11, 2013
JBL OnBeat Venue LT Wireless Speaker Features Performance, Versatility and Powerful Sound
Featuring HARMAN’s exclusive TrueStream™ wireless streaming, the JBL OnBeat Venue LT is an entertainment powerhouse featuring a customisable app to create playlists
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. – HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, announces the availability of the JBL® OnBeat Venue LT™, a wireless loudspeaker that turns an Apple iPad into a robust entertainment system ideal for any room in the house. Thanks to its dual full-range drivers and Slipstream port technology for true bass with low distortion, the JBL OnBeat Venue LT is so powerful that it can easily serve as a home’s primary audio system.
The stylish JBL OnBeat Venue LT is available in black and white with Lightning Connector. It is compatible with all Apple iOS® devices including the iPad, iPhone and iPod. The sleek design features a hidden dock connector behind the JBL logo at the base of the OnBeat Venue LT. For wireless playback, the JBL OnBeat Venue LT includes HARMAN’s exclusive TrueStream™ wireless streaming to deliver the highest-quality sound when connecting via Bluetooth® technology. TrueStream also connects up to eight Bluetooth-equipped devices to the OnBeat Venue LT, whether they are Apple iOS devices or Android™, Windows® Mobile or BlackBerry® gadgets.
The JBL OnBeat Venue LT includes a free, downloadable app called MusicFlow™ that allows users to create customised playlists, edit mixes, adjust volume and EQ settings, as well as browse album artwork. An auxiliary input jack allows connectivity to virtually any audio device or a computer, while a component video cable (not included) can connect the OnBeat Venue LT to a high-definition TV for big-screen views of movies and video games. The JBL OnBeat Venue LT is just over 16 inches (406 millimeters) long and 5 inches (127 millimeters) in diameter and height. It comfortably sits on a tabletop or desk anywhere in a home or office.
Pricing and Availability
The JBL OnBeat Venue LT is available in April and has a suggested retail price of RM999. For additional product information or to purchase, please visit www.jbl.com.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Disney Mobile Games Runs Off to Oz With Launch of Temple Run: Oz
New game brings together Imangi Studio’s “Temple Run 2” with Disney’s “Oz The Great and Powerful” for an endless running game bursting with speed and excitement.
MALAYSIA, 6 March 2013 - Launching today from Disney Mobile Games and Imangi Studios, and inspired by Disney’s upcoming feature film “Oz The Great and Powerful,” Temple Run: Oz has players sprinting through the vast Land of Oz using the faster and more fluid Temple Run 2 platform. For the first time, players can pick their own path through the land of magic, powered by the stunning visual and animation advances of the updated Temple Run.
• An endless running adventure through the vivid Land of Oz
• Explore stunning environments inspired by the film like the Whimsie Woods and the Dark Forest
• Bonus hot-air balloon feature to fly through clouds and mountains for coins
• Over 100 unique objectives for each region
• New Oz-inspired obstacles like snap dragons, flying baboons and collapsing bridges to avoid
• A new save feature where players can use gems to start a run where they ended
• Power-ups like fireworks and magnets to attack flying baboons and attract coins
Friday, December 28, 2012
2012 Top 10 Data Disasters by Kroll Ontrack
Every year we handle 50,000 data recoveries globally. Some of the data loss scenarios are quite common whereas others can leave even our clean room engineers surprised. This year's list, all of which were successful data recoveries performed by engineers in various Kroll Ontrack offices worldwide, indicates that the increasing reliance on electronic data and reliability of technology is often compromised by human error.
The Top 10 data disasters are our engineers' view of the most interesting data loss scenarios they see each year.
1. Don't ignore blinking RED lights
SPAIN
A server with a RAID5 configuration was brought into the Kroll Ontrack Madrid office after numerous people in an office noticed a red blinking light on the front panel warning that one of the disk drives had failed. The IT manager said the light didn't mean anything but within three weeks, after a second disk drive failed, the data became inaccessable. Kroll Ontrack restored 100 per cent of the data.
2. Sweeping illness
USA
Viruses can be silent and deadly, so when a malware attack infected 30,000 workstations at a Middle Eastern oil company, swift efforts were required to cease the damage and restore business continuity. Kroll Ontrack not only identified the virus as the damage culprit, but recovered data from several critical servers and workstations.
3. Careful driver
POLAND
A man pulled into a shopping centre and parked his car. When he opened his door, he noticed that he had parked across two spaces. He got back in and shut the door, not noticing that he had dropped his camera on the ground outside. As he re-corrected his parking several times, he felt something under the tyre, which turned out to be his camera. Kroll Ontrack was able to recover the photos and videos.
4. Disgruntled employee
USA
After an employee was fired, he took solace at a fast-food chain and plotted his revenge. This included logging on to the network he still had access to and deleting as much data as he could get his hands on using the restaurant's free Wi-Fi. The story had a happy ending, as terabytes of data were recovered and the culprit was identified by matching his food purchase order and payment information to the time of the crime and network used to delete the data.
5. Lost in transit
USA
A city worker put his backpack, containing his iPad, down on the footpath to give his shoulder a break while waiting for the bus. The bus pulled up, but before letting on the passengers, the driver realised the bus was obstructing the footpath. The city worker didn't pick up his backpack in time, and the bus crushed its contents, including the iPad. Despite the extensive physical damage to the electronics, the data was recovered by Kroll Ontrack.
6. Slippery hands
UK
An iPad®, containing important drilling data, was dropped off the side of a Nigerian oil rig. While water is the most common cause of damage to mobile devices, this incident, involving salt water, proved to be no problem for Kroll Ontrack.
7. Erase all traces
AUSTRALIA
When an Australian pool and spa shop was being robbed, the burglars decided to hide all the evidence by pouring the large stock of hydrochloric acid on the shop floor and counters, consequently damaging the shop's computer and point of sale terminal. The shop owner was able to get a very smelly drive to the local Kroll Ontrack lab, and although the computer was very badly damaged, all the data was recovered.
8. Lost in the desert
AUSTRALIA
Imagine working in one of the most challenging and remote environments of the world and being confronted with a serious data loss. This is what happened to a resources company in the Gobi Desert. They accidently deleted a VMware® machine and several snapshots. Luckily, IT got in touch with Kroll Ontrack, and via a satellite link, a remote data recovery session was quickly established. The link enabled Kroll Ontrack engineers to work around-the-clock, and data was recovered in a much shorter time than originally anticipated.
9. Don't drink and work!
POLAND
A graphic designer about to finish a beautiful 3D logo for a customer, decided to have a drink to celebrate. When he returned from the kitchen to admire his work, he accidently knocked over the glass - giving his computer a chance to take a sip. The project was gone, and so was the designer's happiness. Kroll Ontrack was able to recover the data.
10. Rinse cycle
FRANCE
A woman placed her external hard drive in a basket of dirty-laundry and carried it downstairs. The family cat strategically placed itself on the laundry, which obscured the view of the drive from the woman's boyfriend, who shooed away the cat and quickly loaded the clothes in the washing machine. On went the machine and away went the data. Kroll Ontrack was able to recover the data.
