Kuala Lumpur to be the only city in Southeast Asia to showcase Global Event
KUALA LUMPUR, APRIL 25, 2014 – Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) will be organizing the “Big Data Week 2014 @ Kuala Lumpur!” from 2nd-11th May 2014. This initiative aims to help Malaysia’s ICT industry build up its capabilities in Big Data Analytics (BDA), and spur endless opportunities for BDA products and services.
Kuala Lumpur is the only city in Southeast Asia to be given the honour to showcase Big Data Week and MDeC as the main driver of the showcase has lined up a number of partner events for local and regional participants throughout the week. The Big Data Week 2014 @ Kuala Lumpur will kick off with a networking party hosted by VLT to share insights with attendees on how Big Data Analytics is used in a few of the top digital companies in Malaysia. This will be followed by MDeC’s showcase event themed “Big Data: Endless Possibilities” and other exciting activities such as full-day hackathons, mining Facebook to discover yourself, and journalism and Big Data.
“Big Data is not simply a technology proposition, but also how organisations can structure new business models, drive into new markets and target growth more effectively. The sooner businesses realise this, and align their IT and business teams accordingly the faster they will see the benefits and gain a competitive advantage from Big Data. Recognising this, MDeC is once again pleased to host the Big Data Week in Kuala Lumpur for the second time. Themed “Harnessing Value from Your Data Variety”, there’s plenty of knowledge sharing in store. So, if you're involved with web apps, enterprise apps, data analytics, financial apps or storage at massive scale, or simply want to learn more about Big Data and the opportunities, I encourage to you be a part of the Big Data Week” said Datuk Badlisham Ghazali, CEO, MDeC.
The Big Data Week 2014 @ Kuala Lumpur! is organised with the support of the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia, and Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU).
The 3rd edition of Big Data Week will also debut on the 5th of May in over 30 cities worldwide as the largest crowd-sourced festival of events, meet-ups, workshops and hackathons focused on the social, political, technological and commercial impacts of data. It will bring together an anticipated 30,000 data practitioners across more than 200 events.
For further information on the “Big Data Week 2014 @ Kuala Lumpur” or to participate, please visit (www.bigdataweek.com/kualalumpur)
SCCyberworld
Friday, April 25, 2014
MDeC to host Big Data Week Kuala Lumpur in May 2014
Thursday, April 24, 2014
SME BIZFEST 2014 KICKS OFF IN KLANG VALLEY!
Calling all Malaysians entrepreneurs to “Innovate To Dominate”
Kuala Lumpur, 24 April 2014. Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) today officially kicked off its SME-specific event series – TM SME BizFest 2014, for the third year running at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre. With this year’s theme, “Innovate To Dominate”, the one (1) day event is held specially for Malaysian entrepreneurs consisting of Micro and Small businesses including those who are operating their business from home.
The opening of the event was graced by Azizi A Hadi, Executive Vice President, SME, TM.
Apart from providing more synergistic showcase for Malaysian SMEs to increase their knowledge on how ICT will greatly benefit and empower their businesses, TM SME BizFest 2014 also features a great line-up of speakers as well as networking opportunities that enable SMEs to acquire relevant information for their business’ ICT needs.
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With its core components of business conference, knowledge sharing, exhibition as well as networking sessions, SME BizFest 2014 provides a breakthrough opportunity for entrepreneurs and small businesses to acquire business tips shared by renowned speakers and to experience the latest ICT solutions exhibit by the participating partners during the event. There will be four (4) essential business topics covered in the business conference which include Motivational, ICT & Your Business, Financial Aids and E-commerce Success Stories to enhance participant’s knowledge.
Commenting on the event, Azizi A Hadi, Executive Vice President, SME, TM shared, “SME BizFest 2014 is indeed a unique platform for SMEs as we are providing comprehensive and innovative range of business tools to help SMEs’ businesses grow and operate more effectively. In line with TM’s vision of being Malaysia’s leading new generation communication provider, embracing customer needs through innovation and execution excellence, this platform also encourages the continuous transfer of knowledge amongst the SME fraternities and reflects TM’s commitment in pushing Malaysian SMEs up the value chain.”
Among the speakers who will be sharing their thoughts and experience at the Sunway leg of the SME BizFest 2014 are: a dynamic entrepreneur and an avid motivational speaker who is also known as ‘Iron Lady Malaysia’, Datuk Dr. Maznah Hamid, Executive Chairman, Securiforce Group of Companies; Marco Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, The NAKED Group of Companies who is an award-winning entrepreneur, a World Record sales holder, an incredibly accomplished property investor and a Financial Freedom Life-stylist; and Fadzarudin Anuar, founder of Fashionvalet.com, one of Malaysia's largest online fashion and beauty retailer for home-grown designer products. Understanding the SMEs need and concern on current issues, SME BizFest 2014 is also bringing S.M. Thaneermalai, President of Chartered tax Institute of Malaysia to speak on the topic of GST, which is very important and relevant to them. The speaking sessions will be facilitated by Teh See Kin, President of the SMI Association of Malaysia.
“Business is getting more challenging day by day. In order to keep businesses growing, SMEs need to be more creative to think outside the box to tackle the market. As per our tagline, ‘Business Made Easier with TM’, we have put together four (4) focus themes for SME BizFest 2014; Market Reach, Communication Reach, Office Solutions and Customer Experience as an effort in helping SMEs to further enhance their business. We believe that SMEs should grab this incredible opportunity to connect the unconnected and be ahead of the game,” added Azizi.
The various products and solutions which further enhance business processes and in turn, increase productivity and business revenue are available at a very special rate throughout the SME BizFest 2014. Among the offering is “SME BizFest Savings Bonanza” – a promotion which enables SMEs to enjoy great saving up to RM1,680 when they subscribe to TM broadband packages, coupled with Value-added Services (VAS). The promotion is available from 9 April 2014 until 30 June 2014. As for TM Rewards members, you can redeem and enjoy points rebates from as low as 750 points.
That’s not all, TM with its partner Microsoft Malaysia, also offers ‘Good Bye XP, Good Buy Windows 8’ trade-in programme, specifically designed to help make business easier for SMEs. Under this programme, SMEs stand to save up to RM600 when they trade in their old, worn-out company desktops or notebooks, to purchase the latest Windows 8.1 devices at a promotional price, for a limited time only. SMEs just need to present their latest UniFi or Streamyx bill at the event venue to be deemed eligible.
TM SME BizFest 2014 will be held at four (4) different locations throughout the country and is expected to attract more than 5,000 participants nationwide. For this year, the event is endorsed by SMECorp and MDeC, with Malaysia SME and HyppTV as media partners while VADS Berhad, Microsoft Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Orient Sun Motors Sdn Bhd, Milan Utama Sdn Bhd. Interbase Resources Sdn Bhd and Eminent Display Sdn Bhd as its partners.
Guests and attendees of the event will stand a chance to win various rewards and prizes when they participate in various exciting games lined up throughout the event. The grand prizes up for grab are as follows:
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ZX AUTO GRANDTIGER 2.9 D
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4D3N tickets to watch Manchester United game for 2 pax worth RM30,000
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Gintell Massage Chair
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Smart TV 46”
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Samsung ATIV Laptop
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LED TV 39”
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iPad Mini
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Panasonic Smart Printer
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Asus Tablet
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There is also a special contest – ‘Guess the value of the Office Lounge’ which is open to all delegates at the 4 venues. An office lounge is set up at the exhibition area and delegates only need to guess the correct value of the entire office set up. One (1) lucky winner for each venue with the correct value of the office lounge will be announced at the end of event day and will walk away with an 32” LED TV.
Details of TM SME BizFest 2014 upcoming venues are as follows:
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Sunway Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor Bahru
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Equatorial Hotel, Penang
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Borneo Convention Centre, Kuching, Sarawak
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For more info on SME BizFest 2014, visit www.tm.com.my/smebizfest2014. For more information on TM and its product offerings for the SME segment, log on to www.tm.com.my.
MSTB Launches Country’s First Ever ‘Test Design’ Competition
Local board emulates Japan-initiated competition to advocate interest in software testing;
RM10,000 in prize money for open and RM5000 for students
Kuala Lumpur, April 24, 2014 – The Malaysia Software Testing Board (MSTB) today announces the launch of the inaugural Software Test Design Competition, a national-level competition that will test the software testing skills and creativity of participants.
Adopting the theme of Testing IT Right!, the competition urges participants to come up with an original Test Design based on the Test Object provided, in the form of specifications for a real software application.
"At the same time, it is also intended to spur the interest of university students to choose software testing as a career option."
Modelled after a similar event held annually in Japan, the competition is divided into Open and University categories. The Open Category offers a cash prizes of RM10,000 for the Open category and RM5,000 for the University category. The two categories will be given Test Objects of different complexity for the competition.
The Open category is open to all Malaysian practicing software test professionals and entries can be submitted individually or in groups (up to five members). While the competition is primarily targeted for Malaysian citizens, groups of five may include one suitable qualified foreign national as a member.
Meanwhile, the University category is limited to students undertaking courses relevant to SQA and software testing in Malaysian universities. Entries for this category must be in groups of five members or less, and includes a lecturer as the group’s supervisor.
Preliminary judging is expected to be held in July and the final round will be held on September 9, 2014. The Prize-giving ceremony will take place during the closing of SOFTEC 2014 on September 11. Judging criteria will be based on elements including effectiveness, efficiency and creativity of solutions submitted. The panel of judges will be headed by Dr Nishi Yasuharu, the Assistant Professor of the Department of Informatics at University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo.
In addition to increase awareness on Software Quality Assurance (SQA) practices, MSTB hopes that this competition will also highlight the important roles of software testers in the quest for software quality excellence.
MSTB will organise a special briefing for those interested to participate in the competition.
For more details, you can register your interest, at www.qportal.com.my, or please email softec.secretariat@mstb.org.
Software Testing Conference (SOFTEC) 2014
Presentations by the Software Test Design Competition’s finalists will be held as one of the events leading to SOFTEC 2014. The conference, which is organised annually by MSTB, will be held from 10 to 11 September, 2014 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
"We are excited to be organising the seventh edition of SOFTEC. Since our humble beginning in 2008, SOFTEC has grown to become the premier English-medium software testing event the region," says MSTB President Mastura Abu Samah.
Adopting the theme of 3600 Testing, SOFTEC 2014 will feature over 30 tutorial, keynote and presentations by speakers comprising software testing experts and practitioners from the international and domestic scenes.
In conjunction with SOFTEC 2014, the event will also feature a Postgraduate Research Workshop (PRW) – a colloquium track for the academia, and a CIO Roundtable – a dedicated track for Chief Information Officers (CIOs).
Some of the international speakers that are scheduled to present their research papers at the SOFTEC 2014 conference include:
• Clive Bates, Managing Consultant of Experimentus Ltd (UK)
• Rob Sabourin, President of Amibug.Com Inc (Canada)
• Jennifer Bonine, Vice President of tap|QA Inc (USA)
• Shaun Bradshaw, Vice President of Consulting Solutions Zenergy Technologies (USA)
• Ken Pugh, Fellow Consultant of Net Objectives (USA)
• Steven ‘Doc’ List, Vice President of Learning & Development Santeon Inc (USA)
• Dr. Mark Kiemele, President & Co-Founder of Air Academy Associates (USA)
• Thomas McCoy, Instructional Designer at Department of Social Services (Australia)
For more information and online registration, visit www.qportal.com.my.
Networking the Stadium
Allied Telesis Partners with Panasonic to Provide the ICT Infrastructure for Mato Grosso Special Secretariat (SECOPA)
SÃO PAULO, Brazil and SAN JOSE, Calif. – April 23, 2014 — Allied Telesis, an industry leader in the deployment and provision of IP Triple Play networks and networking infrastructures, announces its partnership with Panasonic in the creation of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure for the Arena Pantanal stadium, built for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
The Arena Pantanal in Cuiabá, in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, will be the venue for many of the 2014 World Cup soccer matches, which begins in June. The stadium’s capacity is approximately 43,000 people, and it has a flexible structure to adapt it to any future requirements. Locally, the new stadium is known as “O Verdão” (The Big Green), after the sustainable approach used for its construction and maintenance.
When completed, the infrastructure that was designed and provided by Allied Telesis and Panasonic will include telephony (IP and PABX), security CCTV (IP cameras), Internet access, digital signage, access control (RFID card readers and turnstiles), as well as additional functions such as sound systems, and will deliver a world-class “intelligent stadium” to the Mato Grosso Special Secretariat
(SECOPA).
Allied Telesis and Panasonic first began collaboration on the project in 2013. The main focus of the initial phase was on the Allied Telesis and Panasonic IP surveillance and IP PABX solutions. With the strong Allied Telesis reputation for designing and delivering high quality solutions, capable of successfully handling large volumes of multimedia traffic, and having a great deal of experience in this field, the partnership continued to develop. Allied Telesis solutions engineers were chosen by Panasonic to collaborate and contribute to the design and planning of firewall specifications, definitions of servers for the services and dimensions of the network, for the entire arena solution.
The international significance of the events that will take place in the venue requires very high availability of all services, as even minimal downtime during any match would not be acceptable. For this reason, Allied Telesis and Panasonic devoted significant resources to the design and engineering of the solution, and the successful integration of all parts of the system.
The completed project includes two data centers, located on either side of the stadium—each capable of independently supporting the entire traffic load of the stadium at its peak. These data centers link more than twenty operation rooms, located throughout the stadium, from which all operations can be integrated and controlled. The Allied Telesis network has been designed to be resilient and ensure full operation at all times, connecting all equipment and controls.
The synergy of the partnership between Allied Telesis and Panasonic will continue to offer benefits to the end user as the project moves through completion and commissioning, to subsequent use during the tournament itself. These benefits will include training for staff on the installation, project management consultancy, remote support, and on-site installation shadowing to ensure that knowledge and skills can be transferred to those who will operate the stadium on a day-to-day basis after handover.
Francesco Stramezzi, general manager – EMEA and CSA, Allied Telesis, said, “The World Cup will be an important event for the region because the eyes of the world will be upon it. This is not only an exciting and important project for Allied Telesis, but it will also be a global opportunity for us to showcase the flexibility, reliability, and environmental sustainability of our solutions. We have been given an opportunity to collaborate with partners who are world leaders in their fields, as a result of the reputation and quality of our staff and products, as well as the efficiency and effectiveness of our network solutions.”
Masahiro Shinada, vice president, Panasonic do Brasil Ltda., commented, “The partnership between Panasonic and Allied Telesis is founded on our common experiences in this field. Allied Telesis solutions have high quality and are capable of successfully handling large volumes of multimedia traffic; and Panasonic contributes with paramount solutions for surveillance and voice solutions.”
SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT HONG KONG TO INTRODUCE “FIFA 14 PLAYSTATION®4 BUNDLE PACK”
Available from 1st May at RM1,899
Malaysia, 24th April 2014 – Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong Limited (SCEH) Singapore Branch announced today that ‘PlayStation®4 “FIFA 14” Bundle’ will be available from 1st May, 2014 at a suggested retail price (SRP) of RM1,899. The bundle will include the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) computer entertainment system, a PS4™ software title “FIFA 14”, One Month PlayStation®Plus membership and PlayStation®4 One-Year Extended Warranty Service.
Online features and live services connect you to the heartbeat of the sport—and to fans around the world—and game modes like FIFA Ultimate Team leverage thousands of real players from real leagues and clubs for unparalleled authenticity. Compete online against friends or rival players from around the world in a massive online community. With more than 3 million games played daily, there is always an opponent ready in FIFA 14 Ultimate Team. Or, compete on your own with a deep, single-player offline mode called Seasons. Attempt to win promotion across 10 divisions as the challenge and fun grows.
Game Features:
• FIFA Ultimate Team: Experience an exhilarating combination of “FIFA” gameplay and fantasy sports. This incredibly popular game mode opens up a universe of new possibilities for building dream teams and authentic sides, as you compete with friends and rivals around the globe.
• Career Mode: Search for talent year-round with the new Global Scouting Network and bring the world of professional scouting to life. Develop and refine your own scouting network. Evaluate players to uncover their attributes to decide who could bolster your squad during the transfer windows. The all-new hub delivers easy navigation and live scouting reports.
• Complete authenticity: Enjoy all the authenticity EA SPORTS is known for with officially licensed clubs, leagues and more than 15,000 players. Immerse yourself in Career Mode to play through a lifelong career. Explore “Be a Pro” to take control of a specific player on the pitch with an isolated camera and all the tactics that come with playing a specific role on a team.
• Skill Games: This competitive practice mode helps you learn—and then master—the fundamental skills necessary to compete in “FIFA 14”. Become a better player, faster, no matter what your skill level is.
With the “FIFA 14 PlayStation®4 Bundle”, SCEH will continue to further expand the PS4™ platform and create a world of computer entertainment that is only possible on PlayStation®.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
VIBER RELEASES NEW DESIGN FOR IPHONE AND COMES TO BLACKBERRY 10 FOR THE FIRST TIME
Popular Messaging And Voice App Viber Unveils Version 4.2 For iPhone With A Redesigned Look, A Bevy Of Feature Updates, And Long Awaited BlackBerry 10 App
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – April 23, 2014, Viber, (www.viber.com) the leading mobile communications platform offering free messaging and HD-quality phone calls, announced today the release of its redesigned iPhone app that is designed for iOS 7, bringing multiple enhancements to iPhone users. The company has simultaneously released a new mobile app for BlackBerry 10, bringing Viber to BlackBerry’s latest OS with many of the most popular Viber features for the first time.
“Viber has been redesigned from the start for simplicity and ease of use. For our iPhone release we took our cue from the clean, flat look of iOS 7, we wanted Viber to feel like a completely seamless part of the device,” said Talmon Marco, CEO of Viber. “Our BlackBerry 10 app is a beautiful twist on our design delivering the most up to date experience for our users.”
Additional iPhone updates include:
Send longer video messages
Show status when a user “is typing on" Android Tablet, Linux, Mac, PC or Windows 8
Bug fixes
Top amongst the BlackBerry 10 features are Viber Out and the Viber Sticker Market, which provide users with ways to use the platform, communicate with their friends, and have fun in the process.
In addition, the version features a host of classic features that BlackBerry 10 users have been waiting for:
Text with your friends in one-on-one and group conversations
Make free calls with HD sound quality
Share photos, videos, voice messages, locations, stickers and emoticons
Push notifications guarantee that you never miss a message or call, even when Viber is off
Support for the Viber Desktop application on Windows and Mac
Translated into 34 languages
VIBER 为 IPHONE 推出新设计及首次进入BLACKBERRY 10
热门简讯和语音应用程序 Viber 为 iPhone 推出重新设计的 4.2 版，
呈献大量新特点，并发布期待已久的 BlackBerry 10 应用程序
吉隆坡 4 月 23 日讯 - Viber, (www.viber.com)，即呈献免费简讯和高清素质通话服务的顶尖移动通讯平台公司，今天宣布推出为 iOS 7 而设计的重新设计 iPhone 应用程序，为 iPhone 用户带来了多项提升。该公司也同时为 BlackBerry 10 发布一种新的移动应用程序，让 Viber 加入 BlackBerry 的最新操作系统，并首次具备许多最受欢迎的 Viber 特点。
"Viber 由始至终投入于重新设计以追求精简和容易使用。我们从 iOS 7 的简洁，不哗众取宠外观获得灵感，希望让 Viber 之完全无懈可击优势成为您的设备之一部份，" Viber 的首席执行长 Talmon Marco 说道。"我们的 BlackBerry 10 应用程序则呈献设计上的美丽改变，为我们的用户呈献最追上时代的体验。"
iPhone 和 BlackBerry应用程序皆已提升而备有各种强劲的新特点，进而扩增该平台的功能。重要的是，Viber 4.2 for iPhone 可让用户同时发送多张照片和视频，并建立一个拦阻不想要之号码或联系的名单。
额外的 iPhone 更新包括:
发送更长的视频简讯
在用户于 Android 平板电脑，Linux，Mac，个人电脑或 Windows 8打字时显示其状况
纠正程序错误
BlackBerry 10 的顶尖特点包括 Viber Out 和 Viber Sticker Market，可让用户在使用该平台及与朋友通讯之际享受个中乐趣。
此外，该版本也齐备BlackBerry 10 用户期待已久的无数经典特点:
通过一对一和群体对话方式与朋友互传简讯
拨打高清音质的免费电话
共享照片，视频，语音简讯，位置，贴纸和表情图标
担保你不会错过简讯，电话的推送通知，即使 Viber 没有开机
在 Windows 和 Mac支援 Viber Desktop 应用程序
翻译为 34 种语文
Mobile banking increases but many feel apathy towards adoption
Indifference, more than anxiety, is now the bigger threat to growth
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 April 2014 – BuzzCity the leading global mobile advertising network today releases its latest quarterly report on the mobile internet. The report includes a spotlight on mobile banking adoption and reveals mobile users’ attitudes towards mobile banking.
In the first quarter of 2014, mobile advertising in Malaysia grew by 8% as value added services began the year aggressively promoting premium mobile content across various operator networks.
Spotlight on Mobile Banking
Not surprisingly, the adoption of mobile banking has increased; 27% of adults who use the mobile internet now find mobile banking “easy and useful” compared to 21% last year. There is, however, apathy amongst potential users, with almost a third of those surveyed (32%) simply not feeling that they “need” mobile banking.
Results suggest that security fears seem to be reduced; 24% of those surveyed this quarter won’t mobile bank because of security fears - a significant improvement from 2013 when 29% felt concerned about security issues.
According to BuzzCity, financial services will need to think about other factors that affect responses to their campaigns as 14% feel that they need to “be offered” from their banks. Parallel with this is consumers confusion; 11% feel mobile banking is too complicated or unreliable (10%) and many aren’t aware if their devices can even be used to activate the service.
Mobile Based Banks
The report also looks at the most popular banks among mobile users. In Malaysia, Maybank is the most popular bank, followed by CIMB Bank, Public Bank and AM Bank in 4th place. Notable in the report is the emergence and rising popularity of ‘mobile-based’ banks (where accounts are linked to SIM cards) in developing markets. These new mobile banks, catering specifically to the mobile- only consumers have gained widespread adoption and a rapid market share in a relatively short time.
The BuzzCity mobile banking research was conducted in March 2014 amongst 6000 adults in 20 benchmark countries.
DJ Mei Yan and Fizo Omar launch OpenSnap – The Foodies’ Must Have Mobile App to Find and Share Food.
Build your own personalised food albums and use photos to browse over 1 million restaurants across Asia, putting food at your fingertips like no other!
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 April, 2014: Following recent launches in Hong Kong and Indonesia, OpenSnap – the definitive iOS and Android app for food lovers makes its debut in Malaysia.
Launched yesterday to local media by OpenRice Malaysia, the local division of Hong Kong based OpenRice, OpenSnap is poised to be a hit with over 17.5 million social media active Malaysians. Already, the app has received the thumbs up of local celebrities such as popular DJ, Mei Yan from MyFM and actor / celebrity, Fizo Omar who were both present at the launch. Among OpenSnap’s main features are:
• Personalised restaurant albums - Personalised restaurant album with a systematic record of photos and easy sharing of dining experiences.
• Food Finder – Use food images to find nearby restaurants. Users can search nearby restaurants by simply browsing photos uploaded by friends.
• Rich Info behind every photo: Each food photo provides comprehensive details such as restaurant address, location map, phone number, OpenRice ratings, reviews and signature dishes.
• Over 1 million restaurants across Asia – OpenSnap has an advanced search function that puts restaurants from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines in one app.
Users can also hash tag (i.e. #yummy, #ducks #penang), insert filters, use localised stickers, tag friends when uploading photos and share information on personal social networking platforms such as Facebook, Weibo and Twitter. Photos can be automatically uploaded onto your Facebook account via OpenSnap; while new users can register an OpenSnap account via Facebook.
“OpenSnap is the ideal food finder. It’s the best of community, technology and food within the palm of your hand. It makes eating out more fun, enhances the community aspect of meal times and does so much more. For instance, the search, share and location based features make the app ideal for foodies or tourists who are looking for good food or just looking to share their experiences. You just need to snap and share. It’s that simple,” mentioned Country Manager for OpenRice Malaysia, Mr. Ang Boon Chow.
Ang explained that Malaysia was ripe for a food app considering the high and increasingly growing rates of broadband and smartphone penetration in the country, coupled with the local passion for all things food.
“Malaysians, especially the younger generation are fast adopters of technology. We are looking forward to a positive response similar to other Asian markets. The app covers all states in Malaysia, including Sabah and Sarawak. Give it a try and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at just how it will enhance your food hunting experience and get you to explore more food options,” he added.
The OpenSnap Beta version is available for download from App Store and Google Play Store.
DJ颜薇恩和Fizo Omar携手发布OpenSnap――美食爱好者必备手机App，轻松搜寻和分享美食
建立专属自己的个人化餐厅相簿，使用照片搜寻超过一百万间亚洲餐厅，所有美食就在弹指之间！
（吉隆坡2014年4月23日讯） 紧随香港和印尼之后，OpenSnap终于在马来西亚正式发布，OpenSnap是美食爱好者最可靠的iOS和Android手机App。
香港OpenRice旗下的OpenRice Malaysia正式于昨天向本地媒体发布OpenSnap，预计会受到大马超过1750万名活跃的社群媒体用户的热烈欢迎。目前，这个手机App已经获得本地艺人的大力推崇，像是来自MyFM的DJ颜薇恩和艺人兼演员Fizo Omar，他们两人都出席了今天的发布会。OpenSnap的主要特点包括：
• 个人化的餐厅相簿：建立个人化的餐厅相簿，有系统的记录自己的食物照片，轻松分享你的饮食乐趣。
• 用照片搜寻附近餐厅：透过食物照片寻找附近的餐厅，用户只需浏览朋友上传的食物照片即可找到附近的餐厅。
• 每张照片附带丰富资讯：每一张食物照片都会提供丰富的资讯，包括餐厅地址、位置地图、电话、OpenRice评分、食评和招牌菜。
• 超过一百万间亚洲餐厅：OpenSnap拥有先进的搜寻功能，能够将香港、台湾、新加坡、马来西亚、泰国、印尼和菲律宾的所有餐厅放入一个手机App之中。
用户也可以使用hash tag（如：#yummy、#ducks、#penang）、加滤镜、使用本地化贴图、上传照片时tag朋友和分享资讯至个人的社群媒体上，包括Facebook、微博和Twitter。照片可以透过OpenSnap自动上传到你的Facebook账号，而新用户也可以透过Facebook直接注册OpenSnap账号。
OpenRice Malaysia总经理洪文钞先生表示：“OpenSnap是理想的美食搜寻App，所有最棒的社群、科技和美食都可以一手掌握，让用餐变得更加有趣，也让用餐多了社群分享的乐趣，还有更多好处。比如说，这个App的搜寻、分享和定位功能，让美食爱好者或游客可以轻松寻找美食和分享他们的美食体验。你只需要拍照和分享，就这么简单。”
洪经理解释说马来西亚的市场已经成熟，可以接受手机美食App，因为国内的宽频和智慧手机的普及率已经越来越高，加上大马人又非常热爱美食。
他补充说：“大马人，尤其是年轻一代，对新的科技非常快上手，我们预期可以获得和其他亚洲市场一样良好的反应。这个App涵盖大马的每一个州属，包括沙巴和砂捞越。试用一下，就会有惊喜，可以全面提升你寻找美食的体验，也可以让你拥有更多不同的美食选择。”
OpenSnap的beta版本已经可以在App Store和Google Play Store下载。
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Brocade Names Gabriel Breeman as OEM Director for Asia-Pacific
Industry veteran rejoins Brocade to lead regional OEM strategies and strategic partnerships under the newly-created role
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia; April 22, 2014 – Brocade (NASDAQ: BRCD) today announced the appointment of Gabriel Breeman to the newly created position of OEM director for Asia Pacific (APAC). In this role, Breeman will drive OEM strategies, strategic partnerships and alliance initiatives for the region to help position Brocade as the data centre networking partner of choice in the OEM partner business segment. Breeman will be based in Singapore and report directly to Brocade vice president for Asia Pacific (APAC), Adam Judd.
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“Strategic partnerships with the world’s leading vendors continue to be a vital go-to-market strategy for Brocade globally and regionally. These OEM partnerships are based upon the value of open standards-based computing, networking and storage platforms, which is paving the way for software-defined networking to deliver on its full promise,” said Adam Judd, vice president for APAC at Brocade. “Gabriel’s astute understanding of the OEM ecosystem will bring tremendous value in ensuring Brocade and our OEM partners in APAC share a common vision on open networking and how to disrupt the status quo in the networking industry. I am delighted to have him rejoin Brocade to lead our regional OEM partner business at this exciting time.”
Brocade’s worldwide OEM partners include EMC, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Hitachi Data Systems, IBM and NetApp.
“Brocade has entrenched relationships with its OEM partners, and is uniquely poised to capitalize on the challenges and opportunities confronting the networking industry today by offering customers an alternative route to success,” said Gabriel Breeman. “I am looking forward to working closely with our OEM partners to help transform our customers’ networks and deliver a compelling value proposition for their businesses.”
TM CROWNED WITH THE BEST OF THE BEST AWARD - TELECOM SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR FOR THE 3RD TIME!
Malaysia’s Broadband Champion swept up six awards at the 2014 Frost & Sullivan Malaysia Excellence Awards…
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) further strengthened its position as Malaysia’s Broadband Champion and the nation’s leading New Generation Communications Provider when the Company was crowned The Best of the Best Award, Telecom Service Provider of the Year at the recent 2014 Frost & Sullivan Malaysia Excellence Awards held in Johor Bahru. This is the third time TM being recognised with the accolade at the prestigious award ceremony.
The night also saw TM Group as the big winner when it bagged five (5) other awards namely Broadband Service Provider of the Year for the 8th time, Data Communications Service Provider of the Year for the tenth consecutive year, Telecommunication Wholesale Service Provider of the Year for the first time, as well as Managed Service Provider of the Year for the 5th time and the inaugural category of BPO Service Provider of the Year, which was won by its subsidiary, VADS Berhad (VADS), Malaysia’s leading Integrated Managed Information & Communications Technology (ICT)/Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Service Provider.
Present to accept the awards on behalf of the Company were Datuk Bazlan Osman, Executive Director / Group Chief Financial Officer, TM; Rozaimy Rahman, Executive Vice President, Global & Wholesale, TM; Azhar Omar, State Vice President, TM Johor; Fermin Fautsch, Vice President, ICT Services, VADS; and Datin Mohana Maharif, Vice President, BPO, VADS.
Commenting on the win, Datuk Bazlan said, “We are indeed very honoured and proud to once again be recognised as the Telecom Service Provider of the Year, for the 3rd time! 2013 was yet another incredible year for TM, not only in terms of performance, but more meaningfully in terms of the continued support and commitment we receive from our customers, our people - who have worked tirelessly to elevate the Company to where it is now - and indeed all our stakeholders, on our ongoing journey of transformation. This award is dedicated to all of you. We at TM remain steadfast in our commitment as Malaysia’s Broadband Champion by continuing to provide holistic broadband services to the nation across all segments and locations.”
He continued, “We would like to thank the organiser as well as the panel of judges for recognising our achievements in the Malaysian telecommunications sector. We are honoured to have been given the opportunity to prove ourselves as a trusted partner in national development time and again, most recently having delivered with global acclaim on the HSBB Public Private Partnership (PPP), as well as the expansion of Malaysia’s regional connectivity via our extensive network of submarine cables and global points of presence,” explained Datuk Bazlan.
“All of this is indicative of TM’s commitment to become an Information Exchange, occupying a central space in the communications grid, with information among users flowing all around us, and inevitably through us. As an Information Exchange, we are able to provide the platforms that are needed by our customers to make their lives easier. These platforms include the Next Generation Network (NGN), Data Centres, Cloud platforms, wireless technology and global connectivity with a choice of speeds and bandwidth. These platforms together form our Information Exchange acting as the medium for us to provide the best customer experience for you. We are now building on this vision to also include an Innovation Exchange, where we will be in the best position to provide the right content and applications for our customers. These two important concepts of Information and Innovation Exchange are what will help TM deliver ‘Life and Business Made Easier’, our brand promise,” he further elaborated.
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, the 2014 Frost & Sullivan Malaysia Excellence Awards recognises companies that have pushed the boundaries of excellence – rising above the competition and demonstrating outstanding performance in Malaysia. The award recipients were evaluated on a variety of actual market performance indicators such as revenue growth, market share, growth in market share, subscriber base and growth in subscriber base, market leadership in new product introduction and innovation, major customer acquisitions, breadth of products and solutions as well as business/market strategy for the financial year of 2013.
For further information on TM, visit www.tm.com.my.
Schneider Electric Launches New Cooling System Design to Match IT Heat Load in Data Centers
Intelligent controls of the InRow Chilled Water products help maximise efficiency and address the unpredictable demands of today's IT environments to improve data center availability.
Kuala Lumpur, 22 April 2014 – Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, today launched InRow Chilled Water Cooling 300mm system for medium to large data centres. This next generation cooling system is designed for modern and increasingly high density data centres that generate higher heat densities, which, to make adequate cooling even more difficult, fluctuate in accordance with the IT load.
“In today’s data centres, traditional cooling approaches involve complex air distribution systems that tend to be unpredictable and leave many customers guessing where the cold air goes. With InRow Chilled Water 300mm system, Schneider Electric has taken the guesswork out of data center cooling. Placing the unit in the same row with the racks moves the source of cooling closer to the heat load. This minimizes air mixing, provides a predictable cooling architecture and nearly eliminates the need for make-up humidification, typically required in data centers to deal with static electrical discharge that cool air could cause”, said John Atherton, Vice President of APC by Schneider Electric Malaysia.
According to Research and Markets: Global Data Center Cooling Market Report 2013 – 2018, in 2013, the telecom and IT industries accounted for the largest share of total data centre cooling market, and the trend is expected to continue until 2018. In Malaysia, Financial Services, Telecommunications, IT, Healthcare, Government and Oil and Gas, are some of the verticals where datacentre cooling finds applicability.
“The energy consumption of the data centre industry has continued to climb the ranks of priorities for data center owners, operators and the country at large. Tightened budgets also mean that companies in Malaysia have to start looking for ways to reduce energy costs”, added Atherton.
When upgrading the existing or designing new data centre with Schneider Electric’s InRow Cooling as the primary cooling system, businesses can realise significant benefits by going with purely row cooling vs. a traditional approach. Those benefits include:
Lower energy costs by avoiding the over-provisioning of perimeter cooling units, many of which have fixed-speed fans that chew up energy
Eliminating the cost of installing and maintaining a raised floor to distribute air to IT equipment.
No fighting between row and perimeter coolers
Lower capital expenses by eliminating over-conservative data centre designs with respect to cooling
Simpler redundancy by eliminating the need for redundant perimeter cooling units
Lower maintenance costs by eliminating maintenance contracts for perimeter coolers
The new InRow Chiller water unit comes in 2 options – S for ‘Standard’ CW temperature specifically targeting Data Centers with set point on the Chilled Water of 7/12 dec C; H for ‘High’ CW temperatures typical of Data Centers designed around Free-Cooling or Economizations.
To learn more about InRow Chilled Water Cooling 300mm system, please visit www.schneider-electric.com.my or consult Schneider Electric specialists at +1 800 88 1472.
Monday, April 21, 2014
Carry Small, Capture All with the new Samsung NX mini SMART Camera
Shoot outstanding images in style with Samsung's slimmest interchangeable-lens camera
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – April 21, 2014 – Samsung Malaysia Electronics announced today the launch of the NX mini, Samsung's slimmest and lightest interchangeable-lens camera to-date. The portable and stylish design of the NX mini SMART Camera, along with its stunning image quality makes it the “go-to” device for great photography, allowing users to capture special moments in stunning detail. With NFC and WiFi capabilities, it allows users to take impressive shots that can then be shared quickly and easily, for friends to enjoy in real time.
"The NX mini has both style and substance, perfect for trendsetters looking for a fun way to capture their life in outstanding photo quality,” said Lee Dong Yong, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics. “Ensuring our products reflect consumer trends has always been a priority, and this approach is exemplified by the NX mini, with features such as a 3.0-inch Flip-up Display and wide angle lens exclusively designed to address the global passion for selfies. Its lightweight design also means that it can slip into a pocket, for photography anywhere and everywhere.”
The 'selfie' has found a permanent place in vocabularies across the world in recent years and its popularity shows no sign of stopping. Reflecting this recent consumer trend, the NX mini has a range of exclusive features which allow photographers to effortlessly indulge in the global trend of self-shooting. With a 75.2mm (3.0-inch) Flip-up and Touch Display that rotates 180-degrees, users can frame images of themselves perfectly. The NX mini’s powerful optical performance provides crisp, clear, and quality images, to ensure that photography subjects are always looking their best. With the ultra-slim 9mm wide angle lens, the NX mini can capture group shots from an arm’s length, so users can easily frame themselves and be part of group memories.
Despite its slim appearance, the NX mini packs a big performance into its small body. Its large 1-inch type 20.5MP BSI CMOS Sensor enables users to capture high quality images, ensuring no details are missed. With the highest resolution in its class, pictures captured with the NX mini burst with vivid colour.
The NX mini's impressively fast 6fps Continuous Shot mode allows photographers to take continuous shots, so every detail can be captured and no moments are missed. The fast 1/16000 sec Shutter Speed freezes fast moving scenes, allowing for the dramatic capture of motion in crisp detail, without blurring.
Tag & Go, Simply Tap to Share Memories
The NX mini features advanced WiFi and NFC integration that makes it seamless to share images. Exclusive to Samsung, Tag & Go connectivity allows the NX mini to pair with NFC-enabled devices, such as smartphones or tablets, simply by touching the two together. Once paired, users can:
• Select and transfer multiple images to the paired mobile devices through Mobile Link;
• Send images to up to four devices with Group Share, eliminating the time-consuming and repetitive process of sending pictures to multiple friends;
• Control the NX mini via a smartphone with Remote View Finder Pro;
• Use the camera as a Baby Monitor. When noise is detected, the paired smartphone is activated via an app, allowing parents to see if they need to attend to their child.
Additionally, extensive storage options are integrated into the NX mini and images can be uploaded directly from the camera to the cloud for an easy storage solution. Users can upload their pictures directly from the NX mini to both Dropbox and Flickr, the popular photo-sharing site. Dropbox provides 2GB of free storage to new users, accessible from just about any device and with Flickr, users can upload up to one terabyte of images. With all the storage and sharing technology built into the NX mini, it is easier than ever to share and store beautiful images.
Specialised NX-M Lenses for NX mini
Samsung has introduced three NX mini lenses (NX-M) which are optimised for use with the NX mini body, providing a variety of options to meet individual shooting preferences.
• The NX-M 9mm F3.5 ED lens has an ultra-slim design and its wide angle makes it the ideal choice for those capturing landscapes and self-portraits. This lens also provides the optimum angle for taking selfies, ensuring the camera becomes the go-to choice for those looking to share the best of themselves.
• The NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 ED OIS lens is a micro-compact zoom lens with a stylish design and is small enough to comfortably fit into pockets and bags.
This compact-sized standard zoom lens offers a variety of shooting options from wide-angle to telephoto shots, with optical image stabilisation for sharp results.
NX mini owners will also be able to use 15 NX lenses with the device by using a specialised NX-M Mount Adapter (ED-MA4NXM). These lenses are sold separately.
New Era of ‘Mega Breaches’ Signals Bigger Payouts and Shifting Behaviour for Cybercriminals
Malaysia Ranked 33rd Among Countries Globally on Internet Security Threat Activities
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – 21 April 2014 – After lurking in the shadows for the first ten months of 2013, cybercriminals unleashed the most damaging series of cyberattacks in history. Symantec Corp.’s (Nasdaq: SYMC) Internet Security Threat Report Volume 19 (ISTR 19), shows a significant shift in cybercriminal behaviour, revealing the bad guys are plotting for months before pulling off huge heists – instead of executing quick hits with smaller rewards.
In 2013, there was a 62 percent increase in the number of data breaches globally from the previous year, resulting in more than 552 million identities exposed – proving cybercrime remains a real and damaging threat to consumers and businesses alike. One mega breach can possibly be worth 50 smaller attacks.
“While the level of sophistication continues to grow among cyber attackers, what was surprising last year was the cyber attackers’ willingness to be a lot more patient – waiting to strike until the reward is bigger and better,” said Eric Hoh, Symantec’s Vice President for Asia South and Korea regions.“With cybercriminals constantly innovating and enhancing their modes of attacks, companies globally and in Malaysia cannot afford to let their guard down. The consequences of complacency can be far-reaching, causing commercial and reputation damage.”
Nigel Tan, Director of Systems Engineering at Symantec Malaysia said, “Malaysia’s Internet security profile declined last year and ranked 33rd among countries globally on Internet security threat activities. This is a clear indication that cybercriminals have not slowed down, in fact they are increasing the efficiency of their campaigns and have their eye on Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) with less than 500 employees, in particular the healthcare and transport/utility sectors in Malaysia.”
Defense is Harder than Offense
The size and scope of data breaches globally is exploding, putting the trust and reputation of businesses at risk, and increasingly compromising consumers’ personal information – from credit card numbers and medical records to passwords and bank account details. Each of the eight top data breaches in 2013 resulted in the loss of tens of millions of data records. By comparison, 2012 only had a single data breach reach that threshold.
“For cybercriminals, the potential for huge paydays means large-scale cyber attacks are here to stay. Companies of all sizes need to re-examine, re-think and possibly re-architect their security posture,” said David Rajoo, Principal Consultant at Symantec Malaysia.
Targeted attacks were up 91 percent globally in 2013 and lasted an average of three times longer compared to 2012. Personal assistants and those working in public relations were the two most targeted professions – cybercriminals use them as a stepping stone toward higher-profile targets like celebrities or business executives.
“What is interesting is the targeted attacks became slow and low as cyber attackers increased the number of campaigns they ran, but decreased the emails used and the number of people they attacked in each campaign. It’s almost as if they brought in efficiency experts to improve their attack campaigns,” David explained.
How to Maintain Cyber Resiliency
While the increasing flow of data from smart devices, apps and other online services is tantalising to cybercriminals, there are steps businesses and consumers can take to better protect themselves – whether it be from a mega data breach, targeted attack or common spam. Symantec recommends the following best practices:
For Businesses:
Know your data: Protection must focus on the information – not the device or data centre. Understand where your sensitive data resides and where it is flowing to help identify the best policies and procedures to protect it.
Educate employees: Provide guidance on information protection, including company policies and procedures for protecting sensitive data on personal and corporate devices.
Implement a strong security posture: Strengthen your security infrastructure with data loss prevention, network security, endpoint security, encryption, strong authentication and defensive measures, including reputation-based technologies.
For Consumers:
Be security savvy: Passwords are the keys to your kingdom. Use password management software to create strong, unique passwords for each site you visit and keep your devices – including smartphones – updated with the latest security software.
Be vigilant: Review bank and credit card statements for irregularities, be cautious when handling unsolicited or unexpected emails and be wary of online offers that seem too good to be true – they usually are.
Know who you work with: Familiarise yourself with policies from retailers and online services that may request your banking or personal information. As a best practice, visit the company’s official website directly (as opposed to clicking on an emailed link) if you must share sensitive information.
Axis Communications (Axis) Introduces three new series of network cameras, Axis' first 4K camera
The AXIS P1428-E Network Camera is the top-of-the-line model in the compact AXIS P14 Series. With 4K technology, it offers the latest generation of HDTV standards and features a resolution four times higher than HDTV 1080p. The new AXIS P1428-E is ideal for overlooking large areas like parking lots and public squares while also being able to capture fine details.
Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, today announces its first 4K resolution camera, AXIS P1428-E. The 4K standard is defined and approved by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and offers a video resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels at 30 frames per second.
The AXIS P1428-E Network Camera is the top-of-the-line model in the compact AXIS P14 Series, designed for outdoor and demanding indoor environments. The AXIS P14 Series consist of seven network camera models ranging from HDTV 1080p to 4K allowing customers to select the camera that best meets their specific requirements and budget, offering efficient and reliable video surveillance in any environment. The new AXIS P1428-E offers a number of value adding features such as remote zoom and focus, a built-in slot for micro SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards and I/O connectors for interfacing with external devices.
“Simply put, 4K offers four times the resolution of HDTV 1080p. It is an established industry standard both in motion picture production and for consumer displays with a dramatic pace of market penetration. Now it's time to make use of this new technology also in video surveillance,” says Regional Country Manager, Mr. Ivan Tjahjadi.
“An important factor in the development of this first Axis 4K camera was to bring the new industry standard into a product series intended to be implemented into practical use from day one. Initially, it is likely that most customers will be using a standard HDTV monitor. 4K makes it possible to enhance any portion of the screen without losing details. To manage bandwidth consumption, users can view the live video stream in HD 1080p and take advantage of 4K recordings for forensic purposes.”
Axis was among the very first companies to introduce HDTV network cameras in the surveillance market. The introduction of the 4K technology into our product portfolio is a natural step in the journey to respond to customer demand.
The AXIS P1428-E Network Camera with 4K resolution is planned to be available in Q3 2014 through Axis’ distribution channels at a suggested retail price of $999.
ROBUST, FLEXIBLE SOLUTION TO MAXIMISE BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY
Canon Launches New imageCLASS LBP8780x A3 Monochrome Laser Printer for Small to Large Enterprises
Businesses seeking a robust and flexible print solution can now look forward to Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Canon)’s latest addition to its range of high performance laser printers. Designed to meet the evolving needs of SMEs and larger companies, the new imageCLASS LBP8780x offers improved print capabilities that boost workplace productivity whilst helping to save on costs.
Superior device memory, capacity and print speeds
With an in-device memory of 768MB, the imageCLASS LBP8780x is efficient in managing high volume print jobs, rendering it an ideal solution for businesses that require outstanding quality black and white outputs such as reports, CAD drawings, blueprints and posters.
Additionally, the model incorporates a high paper capacity of up to 2,000 sheets in a single load, alongside three optional 550-sheet paper feeder, saving users even more time that can be channelled to completing other core business tasks.
Reduced costs, increased savings
Businesses with high volume printing environments will be impressed with the imageCLASS LBP8780x’s cost-effective features. Incorporating a standard toner cartridge with a yield of up to 10,000 pages, users can opt to substitute it with a high yield cartridge that can generate up to 17,000 pages before needing replacement. Not only does this translate into a lower cost per print; it also ensures minimal downtime whilst maximising the business’ operational status.
To help businesses save even more, the LBP8780x comes with energy-saving functions such as sleep mode and Auto Power Off, enabling users to reduce power consumption to as low as 1.1W. It is also rated with an Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) value of just 2.2kWh per week.
Enhanced flexibility with seamless integration
Incorporating the imageCLASS LBP8780x into the businesses’ existing printer and copier infrastructure is easy, thanks to Canon’s Multifunctional Embedded Application Platform (MEAP). Besides that, its gigabit Ethernet connectivity, and multiple print language support such as Canon UFR II PCL5e/6, PDF, XPS and genuine Adobe PostScript Level 3 also make it a breeze to integrate the laser printer with different business applications.
Taking it a step further, the LBP8780x is compatible with Canon’s uniFLOW print management and accounting system, giving users greater control over their fleet through enterprise-level security, cost-control and accountability in print processing.
Meanwhile, Canon’s Mobile Printing App allows users to print various file types directly from their iOS or Android devices, making it quicker and more convenient in getting the job done.
Heightened security and management
Users can be ensured of the business’ network security as the imageCLASS LBP8780x is compliant with the Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) suite and IEE802.1x standards.
Administrators can also set access privileges as well as monitor printing job management by configurating up to 300 unique department IDs onto the LBP8780x. Alternatively, the optional SD Card Secure Print module offers an economical secured printing solution that safeguards confidential documents against unintended recipients. Authorised users need only to key in their numerical password on the printer to release print jobs, thus ensuring that the information fall into the right hands.
The LBP8780x comes with a 3-year on-site warranty, offering users unparalleled service and peace of mind.
The imageCLASS LBP8780x is now available at selected Canon authorised outlets at RM6388.
Doodle 4 Malaysia, and Get Featured on Malaysia Day
First ever Google Doodle competition now open to all Malaysian school students
Kuala Lumpur, 21st April 2014: Google today announced the first ‘Doodle 4 Google’ competition in Malaysia, inviting school students to showcase fun, creativity and originality by submitting unique doodle designs with a local flavour.
Doodles are the spontaneous changes made to the Google logo that have become a much-loved part of the Internet and done to celebrate holidays, anniversaries and the lives of famous artists, pioneers and scientists who have helped shape history. Doodles are usually created by Google doodlers but the company does make special exceptions, as in the case of Doodle 4 Google Malaysia.
The winner not only gets bragging rights and joins a circle of elite non-Googlers who have designed doodles, but also has his or her creation featured on google.com.my on Malaysia Day, 16 September 2014.
Malaysia joins a list of several countries where the competition has been held over the years, where children are invited to create doodles. And although this is the first such competition held here, it’s not the first time Google has created a Malaysian-centric doodle. Merdeka Day, the 2013 Elections and Yasmin Ahmad’s 56th birthday, among others, have taken the spotlight on google.com.my.
Google Malaysia Country Manager Sajith Sivanandan said doodles reflected Google's personality and love of innovation, with an emphasis on designing fun things.
“When designing around the theme 'Malaysia to me is...' we would like students to consider what they appreciate about Malaysia and what makes this country loved by them,” he said. “This can include anything about culture, diversity, people, food, landmarks or any unique images that represents Malaysia to them, but imagination and creativity are what we value.
“Most of all, we want students to have fun!”
Doodles have been a part of Google's history since 1998, when Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin placed a stick figure drawing behind the second ‘o’ in the word Google as a message to users that they were “out of the office” attending a music and art festival. Since then, doodles have celebrated and marked worldwide events, anniversaries and holidays designed on, around and through the Google logo on the site's homepage.
Today, Google does hundreds of doodles a year around the world. Apart from international anniversaries and holidays, doodles have also been produced for the birthdays of several noted artists and scientists including Andy Warhol, Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, Louis Braille, Percival Lowell and Edvard Munch, among others.
The closing date for Malaysia’s Doodle 4 Google contest submission is 15 July 2014. To download entry forms, competition rules and for more information, visit google.com.my/doodle4google.
MOLPay 推出创新付款方式 – 在7-Eleven以现金为网上购物付款
（吉隆坡讯）东南亚领先的支付服务提供商MOLPay和马来西亚最大的连锁便利店7-Eleven，共同合作推出一项創新的付款方式。此项为网上商户而设的付款方式，让消費者在他们邻近的 7-Eleven便利店以现金付款。付款通过后，商家将即時接到付款通知。全马现有超过1,569间7-Eleven便利店，并仍在持续增加分店。
此项新服务被贴切的名为MOLPay CASH，并在巴生谷一带的735间7-Eleven便利店抢先推出。此后将陆续有更多的便利店分行加入阵容。预计西马半岛和东马所有的7-Eleven便利店将于2014年7月后提供此项服务。
在提及MOLPay CASH的好处的时候，MOLPay的创始人兼首席执行官Eng Sheng Guan称：“使用MOPay CASH付款不但便捷、且还可防止欺诈。网上商家们以往因付款选项所限而忽略了以现金付款的消费群。MOLPay CASH的出现正好解决了这种问题，为网上商家们开拓一个更大的市场。”
MOLPay CASH 为商家们增加高达40%的销售业绩
消费者在MOLPay CASH网上商家们购物时，除了可以用现有的VISA与MasterCard付款选项，也可以在MOLPay付款页面上可选择用MOLPay CASH付款。
使用MOLPay CASH时，消费者将收到交易识别编号以便在邻近的7-Eleven便利店做现金付款。如此便捷的付款方式预计可以为商家们增加高达40%的销售业绩。MOLPay CASH与7-Eleven便利店 结合，在消费者完成付款以后，商家就会收到即时的通知。
MOLPay提供了便利给没有银行户口或信用卡的消费群体，加上遍布各处的7-Eleven便利店每周7日、每天24小时的无休营业，让消费者可以选择在任何时间为其网购做现金付款。对于网上商家来说，提供这样的方便就等同于招徕更多的生意。
60% 的马来西亚人喜欢用现金付款
在消费者可以在网上购买任何东西的同时，是否有充足的付款选项来迎合消费者多种不同的需求并且能给予他们所需的便捷？
其实现实中并没有太多适用的服务来满足如此庞大、需求多样化的消费群体。纵使现金付款的消费群在市场占了绝大部分的比例，大部分的网上商家仍未完全意识到这个庞大的市场潜能。
尼尔森公司于今年初公布的全球储蓄和投资策略调查报告指出，60%的大马消费者较倾向于使用现金付款。现金付款的比例在东南亚其他国家也相当高，其中菲律宾74%、泰国68%和越南61%。
这些以现金付款的消费群需要的正是MOLPay CASH。另外，为了可以更好的管理个人的财务和信用，持有信用卡的消费者也喜欢用现金付款。
为帮助商家们提高营业额，MOLPay 一直不断的推出革新的服务。在MOLPay CASH之前，已陆续推出如Secure 1-Click Payment (Tokenization标记化)和In-page Payment (Seamless Checkout) 等服务。
其中，Secure 1-Click Payment 提供高达93% 的付款交易成功率；In-page Payment 则让消费者全程在商户的网站完成付款，而无需像一般的方式在第三方的付款界面完成付款。
UL Adopted Oracle technologies for Business Transformation
Safety science organization simplified its IT infrastructure to support future transformation and Growth
Kuala Lumpur, 21 April, 2014 – Oracle Corporation, the world’s leading IT solutions and services provider, today announced that UL, the global safety science organization with presence in Malaysia, has implemented Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud and Oracle E-Business Suite as the foundation for its new IT infrastructure.
As part of its business transformation, UL embarked on a project to restructure its existing IT environment in order to create a highly scalable infrastructure that unify its IT and business systems. Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud runs up to 10 times faster than UL’s previous IT environment enabling the company to efficiently deliver information to its customers and drive better decision-making.
“The past few years have been an exciting time at UL as we embarked on both a business and IT transformation that is allowing us to deliver more value to our customers and take revenue growth to the next level,” said Christian Anschuetz, senior vice president and CIO of UL.
He added, “Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud and Oracle E-Business Suite have served as the backbone of this technological change, and the performance, scalability and availability of the Oracle platform has positioned us to grow and build our business well into the future.”
Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud delivers an unmatched performance, scalability and manageability UL needed to meet its current and future business needs by consolidating its business applications on the single physical platform provided by Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud and Oracle E-Business Suite, UL has boosted operational efficiency, flexibility and speed. As a result, tasks that previously required numerous steps now can be completed by IT managers in a single click.
With the Oracle platform, UL has also been able to realize faster provisioning and deployment of applications, which has streamlined operations to allow the company to be more agile in responding to market shifts.
CANON LAUNCHES CLOUD PHOTO STORAGE AND SHARING FOR CAMERA USERS ON THE GO
Canon iMage Gateway Service Reaches Out across South Asia & Southeast Asia
Selangor, 21 April 2014 - Sharing high quality videos, uploading photos and interacting with others online has just become easier, more convenient, and so much fun! Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Canon) has today proudly announced that its Canon iMage Gateway (CiG) service, a free online photo-sharing service is expanding its reach across the South Asian and Southeast Asian regions. Now, not only is CiG is available in various countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam; it also offers improved features which users will appreciate such as large photo storage space and easier sharing options that promotes interaction between users and visitors to the service.
“The Canon iMage Gateway provides our users with 10GB of free album storage. This means, everyone can now take all the pictures and videos they want and not worry about storage space. In addition, Canon iMage Gateway allows you to tag and rotate your pictures as well as to create or share your albums, amongst its many amazing features. Users can also instantly upload their pictures directly from their Canon camera to multiple social network platforms like Facebook and Twitter,” said Donny Ling, Director of Imaging Communications Products Division.
Larger storage, enhanced management
For each account, CiG users are presented with an impressive 10GB of free storage – an unparalleled size when compared with other providers. Loosely translated, this means that users are able to store about 13,000 4R-sized photos (4” x 6”) of 6 to 10 megapixels each, or between 6 to 24 hours of video at 1 to 4Mbps each in their storage library.
Managing your CiG account is also easy and secure. Among other features, users can create photo albums from their photo library for easy sharing with family and friends, as well as print directly from their account using print solutions that are linked to Canon printers.
Besides that, a host of options are available for users to set their preferred privacy settings. For example, users can configure the settings to allow or disallow others to download or print their photos, add comments, and/or add images to their albums. This gives them greater control over their shared photos and videos.
Also, users utilising devices running on iOS 6.0 and Android 2.3 onwards, are able to manage their account from anywhere and at anytime they want. Through the CiG’s simple interface, they can easily access their photo library and share high quality images in photo albums via email, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and Google Drive, as well as upload videos onto YouTube. Furthermore, photos stored on CiG can also be viewed on Smart TVs that are equipped with Google TV.
Convenient sharing and synching
Meanwhile, account holders using Canon cameras or camcorders with built-in Wi-Fi have an added advantage in using CiG. Apart from allowing them to share their photos conveniently after saving them to an online photo album, users are also able to transfer images and videos straight to their computer via a wireless network. By selecting an option on the Image Sync Function, users can switch automatically between cloud-based servers and a specified computer on the same wireless network. This allows users to save on time and energy as images uploaded to CiG can be downloaded to their computer automatically.
High quality interaction
Now, with Google Drive as a new save destination, users can save their photos in the original resolution in either JPEG or CR2 format. Additionally, CiG also supports videos in MOV, MP4 and AVI formats with a limit of 15 minutes or 2GB per video.
In promoting knowledge and interaction between users and visitors, CiG can be set to allow the display of technical information about each photo. Viewers are able to see which camera model is used to capture the photo, as well as its lens and exposure settings such as ISO, aperture and shutter speed. Users are also able to search their photos by camera settings, such as finding photos shot at ISO 200, or photos taken at 1/1250 shutter speed. With this function, other viewers who have been approved by users to see the information can learn more about capturing photos and subsequently improve their photography skills.
Free access for Canon users
Users of selected Canon digital compact cameras, DSLRs and digital video are able to access the CiG free of charge at the links below. All they would have to do is register once with CiG to enjoy its service. However, should an account be inactive for a year, the CiG’s automated maintenance facility will delete all data within the account. An email notification will be sent prior to that.
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