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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE D-Link NetDefend SOHO Unified Threat Management Firewall (DFL-160) is a robust, yet affordable triple-protection network defense gateway for the SOHO. D-Link DFL-160 monitors network traffic and actively blocks dangerous content such as viruses/ worms to protect private information and prevent damage caused by hazardous applications, malicious hackers and other threats, thereby performing multiple defense functions through a single device and helping users to maintain a healthy network effortlessly. The DFL-160 offers an easy-to-use web-based control panel to set up and manage a healthy and secure network. The device is housed in a compact and unobtrusive desktop chassis that can be easily incorporated into an existing network. With a Gigabit Ethernet Interface that ensures high-speed performance and facilitates interoperability with existing network hardware, the DFL-160 provides firewall throughput of up to 70 megabits-per-second (Mbps) and

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Kingston Digital has launched its 4GB and 8GB Class 10 microSDHC card, joining the previously released 16GB Class 10 card. Kingston will add a 32GB capacity to the family in Q2. The Class 10 cards have a fast minimum data transfer rate of 10MB/s. "Kingston's Class 10 microSDHC cards are compatible with many of the latest mobile phones, including Android smartphones and BlackBerry devices, hi-def cameras and the increasingly popular tablet PCs," said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. "The Class 10 speed provides faster data transfer rates and the various capacities help satisfy storage needs for users with both light and heavy memory needs." In addition to the Class 10 cards, Kingston currently ships the microSDHC card in a Class 4 specification as both a standalone and part of the Mobility/Multi-Kit in capacities up to 32GB. The cards are backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical s

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE In line with its objective of "Getting closer to Customers", Lenovo has inaugurated its 200th LES Lite to expand its retail footprint in India. The LES Lite store has come up in Calicut, Kerala. Announcing the inauguration of the 200th LES Lite, Alex Li, Vice-President - HSB (Home & SMB), Lenovo India, said, "According to IDC India's projection, India's PC market is estimated to grow 22 per cent in 2011, with a substantial part of this demand expected to come from tier 3-5 cities in India. Cognizant of this, Lenovo is significantly investing in strategic retail expansion across high potential tier 3-5 markets. LES Lites will be the engine of our growth and will help us optimally address the burgeoning PC requirements of consumers in such markets." Alex Li added, "This 200th LES Lite is a significant milestone in our ambitious retail expansion. Our plan is to extend the LES Lites'count to 400 in the ne

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE HP LaserJet Pro CP1025 Colour Printer has achieved the much-coveted Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) label in India. The announcement was made at the BEE's energy efficiency label programme hosted by Manufacturers' Association of Information Technology (MAIT) and comes at a time when HP honoured enterprises for their outstanding green initiatives in printing and imaging arena at the recently held HP Eco Solutions Printing Award India 2011. "The recognition from BEE is a testimony to HP's commitment towards creating products that use energy more efficiently, are eco-friendly and result in significant cost savings for our consumers. We will support the emerging BEE standard for OA and printers," said Nitin Hiranandani, Director, Managed Enterprise Solutions, Imaging and Printing Group, HP India. HP LaserJet Pro CP1025 Colour Printer works on HP's industry-first printing technology - HP Auto-Off technology that automa

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE NComputing has announced that educational institutions under Amity Group have adopted NComputing to deploy advanced virtual desktop solutions for computer labs in its university and schools. Amity group at the school as well as higher educational level has replaced its old PC-based computer labs with Ncomputing L 230 virtual desktop devices and vSpace virtualization software. The first phase of the rollout involved replacing few computer labs in Amity Universities and schools in Delhi and NCR. Will Poole, Co-Chairman of the Board, NComputing, said, "NComputing is already a de-facto desktop computing procurement choice for state-run educational institutions throughout India, providing desktop computing to millions of school children in Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan." The new computer labs at Amity deliver the same rich PC experience and access to applications, but at the fraction of the initial purchase price and with

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE The Board of Directors of Smartlink Network Systems Ltd. has entered into a Business Transfer Agreement (BTA) with Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd. for the sale of Smartlink's DIGILINK Business to the latter for a consideration of Rs. 5,030 million payable in cash. Each of these businesses provides a robust platform for future growth. RippleWave Equity acted as the sole financial advisors to the Company for the Transaction and Amarchand Mangaldas were the legal advisors to Smartlink. The Transaction would primarily include the transfer of the "DIGILINK" brand and trademarks, manufacturing facility at Goa, distribution network and the employees relating to the business. The Company has agreed to a non-compete condition for a period of 5 years for the passive networking business. The Transaction is subject to shareholder approval and other customary conditions. K. R. Naik, Executive Chairman of Smartlink commented: "We ar