VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

Opera Software has announced a partnership with a smartphone company Xiaomi to power a new Data Saver feature through integration of the Opera Max technology. This will bring an OS-wide, industry-leading data-savings capability to the smartphone maker’s new OS, MIUI 7. xiaomi and opera 300x300 Xiaomi and Opera Software to make Mobile Internet access easierThe Opera Max technology has been successfully powering the MIUI Data Saver feature for millions of Xiaomi users in China for more than a year. The partnership between the two companies is based on a shared vision of making it easier to access mobile Internet. As soon as the user turns on the MIUI Data Saver feature on Xiaomi phones, powered by Opera Max compression technology, the service works across any app on the device. This release will also include the latest Opera Max innovations, enabling compression and optimization of streaming video and audio, including popular services such as YouTube, Instagram, Line, Lazada, amon...

The new version of VXL Software’s Fusion UDM Premium aims to level the playing field. Fusion UDM Premium offers the kind of device management power that large corporations expect, but with lower, simpler pricing. “Our aim with Fusion UDM Premium is to break down the barriers to ownership of enterprise-class management products,” says Frank Noon, Viced-Presikdentg – Sales, VXL Software’s.  “Our customers tell us that mainstream device management software can be complicated to budget for and may have many hidden costs. With VXL Software’s Fusion UDM Premium, costs are straightforward and nothing is hidden. Each Fusion UDM Premium licence is perpetual – it lasts for the life of the device. For the first year, access to our world-class support is an affordable percentage of the licence fee – and is optional thereafter. And that’s it.” FrankNoon VP Worldwide Sales VXL VXL’s Fusion UDM Premium Delivers “Device Management for Everyone” Read more

Lenovo has introduced A2010, its economical 4G LTE Dual-SIM smartphone from its A series in India. Lenovo has emerged as the biggest 4G smartphone brand in India according to the latest IDC report for Q2 2015 with 30% market share and is poised to further extend its reach in the product portfolio through its latest offering. Lenovo A2010 offers a perfect balance of speed, performance and ergonomics with a powerful MediaTek MT6735m 64-bit Quad-Core 1.0GHz processor, 11.43 cms display and the latest OS–Android 5.1 Lollipop. The smartphone supports the two available LTE bands in India – FDD 1,800MHz (Band 3) and TDD 2300MHz (Band 40). With a powerful 2,000 mAh battery blended in an innovative one-hand lightweight design, Lenovo A2010 has been crafted taking into consideration the aspirations of the young Indian consumers who are constantly on a lookout for high-quality products at an affordable price... Read more

Cooler Master has announced the availability of the MasterCase 5 and MasterCase Pro 5, the mid-sized modular towers with exterior expandability, made possible with accessories purchased separately. Debuting at Computex 2015, the MasterCase ushers in a new era of products with FreeForm Modular System that offers unparalleled control over form and function. Speaking on the occasion, Raymen Wu, Global Marketing Director, said, “The MasterCase represents the first of a new wave of products with our unique FreeForm technology that enables endless build possibilities. Launched in tandem with the new slogan ‘Make It Yours’, we kicked off a new drive to harness the maker spirit in our products and community. FreeForm will be applied across all of our products in the near future ensuring you have the freedom to fully express yourself.” Read more

In a significant development for Lenovo India and boosting the Make-in-India initiative, the PC maker has announced the start of local assembling of its Lenovo and Motorola smartphones in its Sriperambudur plant in Chennai. Lenovo is expecting to generate 6 million units in the current financial year and will look at touching 14 million units by next year. However, the first batch of MOTO E has already started rolling out from the plant and the K3 note will follow soon, both of which are 4G devices. Furthermore, the firm plans to source 30% of the components locally for the Indian market, going forward. The company has partnered with global contract manufacturer Flextronics International to manufacture these products. As Amar Babu, COO, Asia-Pacific and Chairman, Lenovo India, puts it, the company has invested in a PC manufacturing facility in Pondicherry in 2005, the capacity of which has increased and hence Lenovo is not new to manufacturing in the country. “Lenovo is transf...

Accenture has completed its acquisition of EnergyQuote JHA, a London-based energy management and procurement services provider with clients in more than 22 European countries. The acquisition, initially announced on July 21, strengthens Accenture’s energy procurement capabilities in Europe, enhancing its ability to deliver energy management-as-a-service to clients. EnergyQuote JHA provides services including energy risk management and strategy development, forecasting, energy contract management, portfolio management, carbon emissions reduction and utility bill validation... Read more

Fortinet has announced enhancements to its cloud-based FortiCloud management system and a new line of cloud-managed wireless access points (APs), continuing the company’s strategic investments and momentum in the secure wireless networking market. Fortinet’s “FortiAP-S series” wireless LAN (WLAN) APs are the most secure cloud-managed enterprise Wi-Fi products on the market, featuring Fortinet’s cybersecurity technology running directly on the AP and the latest security updates from Fortinet’s industry-leading FortiGuard Labs Threat Intelligence team. Now organizations no longer need to sacrifice security when opting to manage their enterprise wireless LAN from the cloud. Fortinet’s new FortiAP-S series of wireless access points empower organizations to forego separate WLAN controllers without exposing the network to cyber-threats. Every FortiAP-S series access point is centrally managed through the cloud-based FortiCloud management system, enabling effortless Wi-Fi network deploym...

eScan has recently announced worldwide release of eScan Mobile Security for iPhones and iPads. Since the number of iPhone and iPad users has crossed 700 million worldwide (till the beginning of 2015), eScan has come up with this product for the benefit of these users of iPhones and iPads. eScan Mobile Security for iPhones and iPads will help the users locate their devices once lost or stolen. This software has several Anti-Theft, Backup and Restoration features that will help in enhancing the security of iOS devices. This eScan product can be downloaded directly from the iPhone and iPad App Store free of cost... Read more

Brocade has announced it has expanded the company’s OEM relationship with Lenovo that significantly increased its enterprise IT infrastructure offerings, following the acquisition of IBM’s x86 server business in October 2014. Brocade Gen 5 Fibre Channel storage area networking (SAN) switches are now being sold globally by Lenovo and its network of channel partners, in addition to embedded Fibre Channel and VCS Ethernet fabric switches that are available in solutions for all Lenovo x86-based servers. Brocade fixed-port SAN switches integrate flawlessly into Lenovo’s server and storage solutions, including the recently announced Lenovo Storage S2200 AND S3200 SAN ARRAYS. Additionally, the Brocade switches have completed qualification testing for seamless interoperability ... Read more