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.”
SCCyberworld
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Networking the Stadium
Monday, January 27, 2014
IBM Sets U.S. Patent Record; Achieves 21st Straight Year of Patent Leadership
IBM inventors received more than 6,800 U.S. patents in 2013 including 3 from Malaysia
PETALING JAYA 27 Jan 2014: IBM (NYSE: IBM) inventors received a record-setting 6,809 patents for 2013, making it the 21st consecutive year the company topped the annual list of U.S. patent leaders. The 6,809 patents included three that were awarded to Malaysian teams whose inventions have helped our clients improve their business processes.
The three local patents were for the following inventions: automated paper consumption tracking and auditing; message oriented construction of web services; and, spacer and process to enhance the strain in the channel with stress liner.
"IBMers in Malaysia are proud with the recognition that underscores that when talent and creativity are combined with teamwork, the results are immeasurable," said IBM Malaysia managing director, Paul Moung.
“We take pride in being recognized as the U.S. patent leader, but patents are only one gauge of innovation. Equally significant is the impact that our patented inventions have when they are used to enable solutions that help clients and societies solve problems,”said Bernie Meyerson, IBM Fellow and VP of Innovation. “Furthermore, the broad range of inventions that these patents represent underscores the need for a patent system that equally and fairly promotes and supports innovation across all technical fields.”
IBM's 2013 patent total exceeded the combined totals of Amazon, Google, EMC, HP, Intel, Oracle/SUN and Symantec. The company's record 2013 patent count was made possible by more than 8,000 IBM inventors residing in 47 different U.S. states and 41 countries.
The Top Ten list of 2013 U.S. patent recipients* includes:
1 IBM 6,809
2 Samsung 4,676
3 Canon 3,825
4 Sony 3,098
5 Microsoft 2,660
6 Panasonic 2,601
7 Toshiba 2,416
8 Hon Hai 2,279
9 Qualcomm 2,103
10 LG Electronics 1,947
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
PANASONIC INTRODUCES NEW 7" TOUGHPADTM TO ITS ENTERPRISE-GRADE TABLET LINE
7" Android 4.0 Tablet Offers Handheld Convenience To Mobile Users Without Compromising On Ruggedness, Security, And Connectivity
2 OCTOBER, 2013, KUALA LUMPUR – Panasonic, an industry leader in rugged, reliable mobile computers since 1996, expanded its ToughpadTM line of enterprise-grade tablets with the introduction of the Toughpad JT-B1 today at the 3rd General Police and Special Equipment Exhibition & Conference Asia held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.
The JT-B1 is a 7” Android-powered unit that follows the previous release of the 10” Toughpad FZ-A1 (Android), and the 10” Toughpad FZ-G1 (Windows 8 Pro). Toughpad tablets are designed for mission-critical and highly mobile workers in the logistics, utilities, telecommunication, construction, healthcare, and the military, among others. With the expanded Toughpad range, businesses and government institutions have a single partner delivering a selection of highly reliable and purpose-built devices ideal for various operational needs.
"As the market leader in the rugged mobile computing space for nearly 20 years, Panasonic Toughbook has built up a reputation as a reliable solutions provider, with its engineering expertise, world class services, and extensive knowledge of vertical markets," said Mr Satoshi Mizobata, Director of Toughbook Asia Pacific Group. "Our customers are confident in our products and their ability to deliver performance and return on investments. The Toughpad JT-B1 is a great addition to our family of rugged tablets with its compact size, ergonomic design, high durability, and advanced security features.”
The JT-B1 is one of the lightest Panasonic mobile computers around and comes with a back strap that allows for one-handed use, ideal for a host of usage scenarios, including inventory control, eForms, field sales, field service, inspections, route delivery, and mobile point-of-sales.
Proven standards of ruggedness and durability
The Toughpad family is designed to meet the same durability standards as Panasonic's Toughbook laptop product line. The Toughpad JT-B1 has a MIL-STD-810G rating for 150cm drops as well as an IP65 rated for resistance to dust and water. The device is able to operate reliably in extreme conditions that render typical tablets non-operational.
Addressing enterprise security
Enterprise-class mobile computing requires an enhanced level of device security that is not available in today's tablet market. To address this need, the Toughpad JT-B1 incorporates security features embedded physically into the device and offers hardware and software encryption, IPsec VPN, root protection, trusted boot as well as device management. This ensures the Toughpad JT-B1 will be compliant with FIPS 140-2 for use in government departments and regulated industries like financial and health-care institutions. Compatibility with world-class Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools are also available to allow IT managers to manage applications, secure devices from unauthorised use, and perform many other tasks.
All-day connectivity on the move
The Toughpad JT-B1 offers as standard Bluetooth(R) v4.0 + EDR (Class 2), 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, GPS, optional integrated 3G mobile broadband, and Near Field Communication (NFC) capability. The device allows 8 hours of nonstop computing and the battery is replaceable, ensuring mid-life battery upgrades. The Toughpad JT-B1 has daylight viewable screens, allowing mobile workers in markets like supply chain logistics and utilities, to clearly see critical data under bright sunlight.
Availability
The Toughpad JT-B1 will be available in Malaysia in October. All Toughpad tablets can be purchased through authorised Panasonic resellers. For further information, please visit www.panasonictoughbook.asia
All products in the Toughpad family come standard with the industry's most comprehensive 3-year warranty.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
PANASONIC AVIONICS CORPORATION LEASES A FULL TRANSPONDER OF Ku-BAND SATELLITE CAPACITY FROM AUSTRALIAN SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
April 9, 2013 -- Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), the world leader in in-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC), today announced it has completed commercial agreement and is now ready to enter into service with Australian Satellite Communications (ASC) with a full transponder of capacity on the Eutelsat 172A satellite pending imminent regulatory approval. Under terms of the agreement, Panasonic will use the capacity on the satellite's South Pacific Beam and the uplinking and downlinking of the services will be from ASC's teleport in Adelaide.
This significant increase in bandwidth requirements expands Panasonic's previous leasing agreements with
Australian Satellite Communications for capacity for airline routes over Australia and New Zealand, and for trans-Tasman flights.
"We are very excited to build upon our good relationship with Australian Satellite Communications and provide even more capacity for our Global Communications Service," said David Bruner, Vice President of Panasonic Avionics Corporation's Global Communications Service. "This milestone highlights our unique ability to add capacity and coverage to key areas around the globe to ensure the best possible performance and lowest possible cost for our airline customers. It also ensures seamless delivery of our eXTV service in the South Pacific region, which includes live programming such as news and the world's most popular sporting events with Sport 24."
"We are very pleased that Panasonic Avionics Corporation has expanded its commitment with ASC for its in-flight broadband services. We take great pride in delivering high-quality services from our teleport in Adelaide to meet the stringent requirements for sophisticated in-flight communication and entertainment, as required by Panasonic," said Mark Borgas, General Manager of ASC.
Panasonic's Global Communications Service includes eXConnect, eXPhone and eXTV. eXConnect provides two-way broadband connectivity supporting a wide range of passenger and crew applications, including Internetaccess, voice, data, and the ability to monitor and transmit airline operational data in real time at speeds of up to 50 Mbps to the aircraft.
eXPhone, offered in collaboration with AeroMobile's award winning in-flight mobile phone technology means that at 35,000 ft, passengers can stay in touch with loved ones, keep up to date and on top of work just as if they were on the ground. In an increasingly connected world, eXPhone allows passengers to use their mobile, Smartphone or BlackBerry to call, text, email, and browse and use their applications throughout the flight. With nothing for customers to do except turning on their devices, eXPhone mobile data also works with GSM-enabled tablets and laptops.
Panasonic's eXTV television network delivers high-quality, television programming to passengers during their flight. It provides live, uninterrupted content to aircraft flying all over the world, even over oceans. The service offers several global channels as well as regional channels.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
PANASONIC TO EXPAND TOUGHPAD ENTERPRISE-GRADE TABLET LINE WITH LAUNCH OF TOUGHPAD FZ-G1
10.1” Windows 8 Pro-based Tablet Offers Options for Professionals in Rugged Industries
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 MARCH 2013 – Panasonic Toughbook Asia Pacific Group (TAPG), an industry leader in rugged, reliable handheld and tablet computers since 1996, will be launching the Toughpad FZ-G1, a 10.1” tablet featuring Windows 8 Pro at the Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2013). The introduction of this new product will expand the Toughpad line of enterprise-grade tablets. The device follows the original 10.1” Android-powered Toughpad FZ-A1 which became broadly available late last year. With the Toughpad family of ruggedized tablets, businesses and government institutions operating in tough environments will have access to a selection of highly reliable and purpose-built devices suited to their rigorous needs.
“For nearly 20 years, Panasonic has engineered the most reliable mobile computing devices on the market,” said Mr. Satoshi Mizobata, Director of TAPG, Panasonic Systems Communications Asia Pacific. “Our customers know they can count on our products to deliver performance and return on investment. Due to this, the Panasonic Toughbook brand holds nearly 60 percent market share in the rugged mobile device space. We believe our engineering acumen, vertical market expertise and reputation for reliability, backed by our world-class service, will result in the Toughpad family being the leading B2B tablet solution in the coming years.”
“We believe that our product will be able to support rugged industry professionals within the region, especially in countries like Malaysia that are pursuing many important nation building initiatives under its Economic Transformation Programme (ETP). With more than 24 years of experience designing, testing, and building the most reliable professional tablet solutions, Panasonic is unrivalled in offering a Windows 8 Pro tablet that combines date and device security, seamless connectivity, enterprise-grade technology and worry-free operation. Not every tablet can take the bumps, knocks, drops and spills that come with extensive mobile use. The Toughpad FZ-G1 is a ruggedized tablet operating on Windows system engineered to withstand the hard knocks of life on the road. It can operate flawlessly in every environment - from intense heat and sunlight, to pouring rain and freezing temperatures,” he added.
Toughpad tablets are designed for mission-critical and highly mobile workers in fields such as defence, public safety, utilities, construction, healthcare, retail, maintenance, supply chain logistics and insurance. The devices are ideal for a host of usage scenarios, including inventory control, eForms, field sales, field service, route delivery, eCitations, electronic medical records, inspections, mobile point-of-sales and GIS.
Toughpad tablets are MIL-STD-810G tested for drops, fluid ingress and temperature; to ensure that they deliver reliable performance under circumstances that render more typical tablets non-operational. The devices feature daylight viewable screens, user-replaceable or serviceable batteries, a stylus for signature capture and handwriting and multiple options for peripheral connectivity.
“Our Toughpad tablets were designed based on years of input from customers,” Mr. Mizobata added. “This customer feedback is a critical part of the development process and will continue to shape Toughbook and Toughpad devices in the future. The wide variety of devices in the Toughbook and Toughpad families is a clear indication that we build products to meet our customers’ specific needs.”
Toughpad tablets are supported by an ecosystem that includes developer tools and deployment support. Panasonic will offer a full set of enterprise-grade accessories to support its Toughpad line.
Availability
The 10” Windows 8 Pro-based Toughpad FZ-G1 will be available from March 2013 onwards, but the pricing is to be confirmed. The 10.1” Android-powered Toughpad FZ-A1 is now shipping. All Toughpad tablets can be purchased through authorized Panasonic resellers. For further information, please visit www.panasonictoughbook.asia.
All products in the Toughpad family come standard with the industry's most comprehensive 3-year warranty.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
PANASONIC TOUGHBOOK CF-SX2携带方便，让您轻松自如
轻巧手提电脑结合企业级科技与超长电池续航时间，不仅提高业务生产力，还让您享有更长的无电操作时间与3G联系
（吉隆坡2012年10月2日讯）自1996年开始就成为坚固与可靠手提与平板电脑领导者的Panasonic Toughbook，今日正式推介Panasonic CF-SX2超轻型手提电脑，专门为经常奔波的企业专才而设计。Panasonic CF-SX2拥有14小时的电池续航时间、内建DVD机以及3G网络联系功能，重量却只有1.21公斤，兼具功能性与便携性。
提高业务生产力
随着越来越多的专业人士将他们的工作与会议带到办公室外，流动性已经成为企业成功的一项关键因素。Panasonic CF-SX2将最新的电脑科技集合在一个坚固防震的外壳内，提供一项有效解决方案，以提高企业生产力，完美平衡了便携性与续航性。
设计与世界驰名的耐用性
Panasonic CF-SX2拥有一个轻巧坚固的镁合金外壳，整体重量减少高达33％，加上一个高效率与符合人体工程学的圆形滚动触摸板，能根据个人的喜好而调整。它经过76公分高的操作中碰跌测试，还承受100公斤的压力。
阿莫斯表示，“最新升级的功能让Panasonic CF-SX2这个坚固耐用的设备，成为现代流动人力资源的行业标准。我们要迎合用户的需求，他们需要一个坚固耐用又轻巧的手提电脑，而且能提供优秀的性能表现。对于那些同时要求速、电池续航能力以及商业能力的日常电脑操作来说，这是完美的解决方案”。
企业级的科技
Panasonic CF-SX2备有同级最出色的企业级科技：
•处理器：第三代Intel Core i5-3320M
•显示：12.1’’ HD+, 1600 x 900
•储存：250GB
•WLAN：802.11abgn
•WWAN：内建
•DVD机：内建
•重量：1.21公斤（4芯电池）/1.42公斤（8芯电池）
•电池续航能力：高达9小时（4芯电池）/高达14小时（8芯电池）
•尺寸：295 x 197.5 x 25.4mm
•抗跌能力：76cm
Panasonic CF-SX2也有两个USB
3.0端口、一个HDMI端口以输出高清内容、一个SDXC以扩张储存空间或存取记忆体、一个720p的摄像头和内置麦克风、WLAN A/B/G/N以及蓝牙4.0让用户轻松地与全球各地的家人、朋友和同事保持联络。Panasonic CF-SX2备有内置WWAN连接，提供稳定的上网能力，确保流动工作人士的业务生产力。
每架Panasonic CF-SX2都装有Windows 7 Professional（32-bit/64-bit版本）。
价格与发售
Panasonic CF-SX2即日起于新加坡的Newstead Technologies和马来西亚的Jardine
OneSolution发售。
Thursday, March 22, 2012
TM LAUNCHES BIZFEST 2012 TO EMPOWER MALAYSIAN SME COMMUNITIES
The SME showcase of the year to be held in three major cities
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) today launched the inaugural SME BizFest 2012, a two-day event which will be held in three major cities namely Penang, Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur starting from April until May this year.
SME BizFest 2012 aims to provide a synergistic ICT showcase for Malaysian SMEs to increase product and services knowledge and awareness among the fraternity. Among the highlights of the event are interactive presentations, plenary style conferences covering a wide range of ICT and SME topics by renowned international and local speakers, latest technology demonstration and exhibitions. Thus, through this event, TM is providing yet another avenue for SMEs to empower their businesses via knowledge sharing and by participating in the activities held. In addition, SME BizFest provides the platform for SMEs to interact among themselves and opens up business opportunities through business matching sessions organised during the two-day event.
Azizi A. Hadi, Executive Vice President, SME, TM (back row, centre), Dato’ Rozalila Abdul Rahman, Chief Marketing Officer, TM (back row, right) and Suzana Mohd Salleh, General Manager, SME, TM (back row, left) together with the representatives of the partners for SME BizFest™ 2012 at the launch of programme today.
“We are proud to collaborate with global ICT leaders and we are thankful for the participation from Green Oranges, Google, Microsoft, Intel, Cisco and Panasonic for the SME BizFest 2012. We are optimistic with the future of TM’s business solutions and services and we are delighted to be able to play a part in the widespread development, adoption and deployment in supporting SMEs’ growth,” said Azizi A Hadi, Executive Vice President, SME, TM.
For this event, TM has received encouraging support from its esteemed partners such as Green Oranges, Google, Microsoft, Intel, Cisco and Panasonic. Green Oranges comes in as the Premium Partner and also the Official Transportation Provider for SME BizFest 2012. A mock cheque presentation ceremony, signifying the support received from the event partners, was held at the launch today.
This series of event is expected to attract more than 500,000 SME business communities in Malaysia who requires ICT solutions to improve and enhance their business operations.
Guests and attendees of the SME BizFest 2012 will also get to participate in exciting games which offer various rewards and prizes to be won, all under one roof.
TM has developed various products and services which are specially tailored to SME businesses, including UniFi for business, Office in a Box, SmartMap, IPVPN, DOME, VSAT, Microsoft Office 365 and TollFree, as well as other business-centric applications and solutions which enhances business processes and in turn, increases productivity and business revenues. These solutions are available at a very special rate throughout SME BizFest 2012.
Details of SME BizFest 2012 are stated in the table below:
| DATE | VENUES |
| 13 - 14 April 2012 | Equatorial Hotel Convention & Exhibition Centre, Penang |
| 11 - 12 May 2012 | Persada Johor Bahru |
| 18 - 19 May 2012 | Sunway Convention Centre, Petaling Jaya |
“Being the nation’s leading telecommunication service provider, TM is committed in our partnership role to support SME’s development and growth by enabling SMEs to achieve a competitive edge, leveraging on our wide array of solutions and extensive networks nationwide. SME BizFest is one of the many special platforms that we have prepared for Malaysian SMEs. We really hope that those participating in this event will enjoy themselves and the main objective of holding this event is met,” added Azizi.
In keeping with its leadership role in promoting and facilitating the growth ICT in the country, TM also announced the launch of the Mercu Award. This award recognises individuals and small businesses that have achieved extraordinary results from the innovative use of ICT. This award also aims to acknowledge small and medium enterprise that can become the benchmark as an innovative SME which has successfully shown an exemplary growth and profitability using TM’s products and services. In addition, the award serves as appreciation and recognition for the SMEs that are loyal customers of TM’s products and services.
There are two (2) categories for the Mercu Award – Mercu Top 100 and Excellence Mercu Award. Nominations for the Mercu Award are open to all SMEs in Malaysia and nominations can be done during SME BizFest and also via online starting from 13th April 2012 until 31st December 2012. The award ceremony will be held during the first half of 2013 in Klang Valley.
For more info on SME BizFest 2012 please log on to www.tm.com.my/sme or call our hotline at 1800-2-BizFest (24933).
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Digital Camera, Imaging & Media Show 2011
Malaysia’s Premier Photography & Imaging Exhibition is Back for the Third Consecutive Year
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 15 December 2011: The Digital Camera, Imaging and Media Show 2011 (DCIM Show 2011), Malaysia’s biggest and most comprehensive photography and imaging exhibition, is back for the third consecutive year.
DCIM Show 2011 will take place at Hall 2 and 3, Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur from 23 to 25 December 2011. Some of the biggest brands in the imaging and photography will be showcasing their latest wares including Canon, Nikon, Panasonic as well as Olympus.
Visitors can also look forward to great bargains from prominent dealers with products ranging from photography kits, equipments and accessories to storage and media as well as printing solutions.
To further add value to visitors and enthusiasts, a series of insightful workshops and seminars on photography has been lined up. Renowned speakers such as Jim Liaw, Patrick Low, Eric Looi and Saifu Nang are penned in. Look out for the schedule at www.DCIMShow.com or follow the Digital Camera Magazine Facebook fan page for the latest.
Photographers and enthusiasts will be able to put their skills to the test during the Velocity Angel Search 2011 – a modelling search for the next cover model for Malaysia’s premier gadget magazine, T3 Malaysia. Scheduled to run concurrently and within the exhibition space at DCIM Show 2011, the Velocity Angel Search have seen past winners such as Felixia Yeap whom has gone on to various successful endeavours in the modelling industry.
Malaysia’s latest Bahasa Malaysia photography magazine, Dunia Kamera, is also scheduled to be launched at DCIM Show 2011. Offering the latest news, in-depth expert product reviews, tips and tricks and tutorials on photography and imaging, Dunia Kamera will be available at your favourite newsstands come January 2012.
DCIM Show will feature a Christmas theme this year and in celebration of this, expect lots of exciting photo contests with great prizes in store. Look out for info on this at www.DCIMShow.com
Exhibition starts at 11:00am from 23 to 25 December 2011 at Hall 2 and Hall 3, Mid Valley Exhibition Centre.
For more information and full exhibitors listing, please log on to www.DCIMShow.com
