VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

Kingston has finalized the integration plans for IronKey and will utilize its IronKey product line to deliver FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification solutions for customers who need the highest level of encryption and security. The company has ensured to work with its collective partners to enable access to sales and technical support as well as access to Kingston’s world-class product and service resources to offer smooth transition for its existing IronKey customers... Read more Here

HyperX had announced the release of HyperX Savage DDR4 memory in India. It will be available in a range of capacity and frequency options, MRP for which would start at Rs. 3,850/-. With fast speeds and aggressive timings, the HyperX Savage DDR4 offers ultra-responsive multitasking and an overall faster system, making it perfect for advanced gamers, overclockers and power users. With speeds up to 3000MHz HyperX Savage DDR4 allows for faster video editing, 3D rendering and gaming. The built in XMP ready profiles are optimized for Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, as well Z170 on 100 Series and X99 chipsets enabling users to easily overclock just by selecting a memory profile without any adjustments in BIOS. Available in single modules and kits up to 64GB Savage DDR4 runs as low as 1.2V and at max 1.35V resulting in less power consumption than DDR3 and higher reliability.... Read more

Kingston has announced the addition of a 512GB capacity to its line of Class 10 UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards. The higher capacity card is ideal for DSLR cameras and HD camcorders as it allows users to record more video and shoot more high-density image files without running out of space. kingston Kingston releases 512GB Capacity Addition to its Class 10 UHS I SDHC/SDXC Card FamilyIn addition to storing thousands of photos and hours of video, the card provides speeds of 90MB/s read and 45MB/s write. These high speeds support photography in continuous and burst modes, and reduces stutter to ensure video integrity. Class 10 UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards also allow users to shoot full 1080p HD video and 3D video as well as transfer files faster. In addition to the new 512GB capacity, ... Read more

Kingston has announced the 960GB SSDNow KC310 solid-state drive, its largest business-class SSD. KC310 is a true HDD replacement as its large capacity allows users to store more data and applications. Powered by a Phison PS3110-S10 quad-core, eight-channel controller, KC310 provides unsurpassed SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s) performance delivering high read/write speeds and IOPS. KC310 is an ideal SSD for entry-level servers and data center hosting companies looking for more storage. The drive provides end-to-end data protection through Advanced SmartECC and Flash error code correction. Data can be rebuilt in the event of an error allowing for extended NAND durability and reliability. The addition of firmware-based power loss protection helps maintain data integrity as data is constantly moved to NAND to minimize the amount of time it stays in the cache. “Kingston is proud to add this drive to its line of business SSDs, for users who want or need nearly 1TB in storage. Corporate customer...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Kingston has announced the launch of the DataTraveler Locker+ G3 (DTLPG3) USB 3.0 Flash drive for personal security during the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Kingston will also showcase other new products and technologies coming this year and hold the live final competition for Kingston Dota 2 and HyperX OC Takeover contest during CES 2014. Kingston’s DataTraveler Locker+ G3 password protects and hardware encrypts data giving consumers the best in personal security with USB 3.0 speed. The DTLPG3 boasts higher speeds than the previous generation DataTraveler Locker+ G2, with read speeds up to 135MB/s and write speeds up to 40MB/s. Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston, stated, “We are excited to offer a USB 3.0 drive for personal security where consumers can keep their data safe. This is a great product for someone looking to store their sensitive personal documents on a sa...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Kingston Technology Company  has announced the SSDNow E50, the company's  latest enterprise-class solid-state drive (SSD) .  SSDNow E50 enables performance-focussed organizations that do not have heavy endurance needs to obtain the same enterprise-level performance as Kingston's  SSDNow E100  but at a more cost-effective price point. "We found that there was demand within our customer base and partner community for an SSD that offers enterprise-strength reliability and superior features but with lower endurance capabilities and associated costs," said  Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston . "Based on this feedback, we developed SSDNow E50 and are pleased to further expand Kingston's SSD family to support the evolving needs of our customers and partners." SSDNow E50 allows companies to take advantage of enterprise-level SSD performance for tasks such as data caching, frequentl...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Kingston  has announced that Accel Frontline has been appointed as their new warranty service partner in India. With the selection of this new service provider, Kingston aims to offer greater convenience and timely service for end-customers and dealers who require post-sales support, thus enhancing the brand’s customer service offering. With the help of Accel Frontline, Kingston hopes to reach out to tier-II and tier-III cities, aside from the major cities, thus making it easier for people in these places to receive technical support. Effective today, Accel will provide warranty support across India covering key cities like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata and Mumbai. There will be a total of 67 service centres, which will give Kingston a wider reach across the country, thus making it easier for customers to address any concerns. There will also be service centres in smaller cities like Agarta...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Kingston  is set to launch their new marketing campaign, which will redefine the way the Indian market views technology. The concept at the heart of Kingston’s new brand campaign is keeping memories alive. The memories referred to in its brand campaign are childhood memories making the emotional connect even sweeter. The new Kingston campaign will kick off in May and will be seen in-shop, outdoor and also on social media and digital platforms. Scott Chen, Vice-President, APAC Region, Kingston , explains what this means for the brand said, "Kingston Technology has always believed in going the extra mile and thinking out of the box. It is this tradition that we are proud of and it is amply reflected in our new marketing communication in India. Over the 25 years that Kingston has been in the business, we have carried with us a wide range of memories. There have been victorious moments that have made us proud and there have been...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Kingston has announced that today marks  25 years in the business  as the largest third-party manufacturer of computer and device memory. Kingston was founded on October 17, 1987 by CEO and co-founder John Tu, and COO and co-founder David Sun. “It is a great and humbling feeling to be a part of this company. The best aspects of the last 25 years here have been the people who work here, our partners and all of the great relationships we have been a part of,” said John Tu, CEO and co-founder, Kingston. “I am truly amazed by the thought of where we started and where we are today, and look forward to the next 25 years.... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   It is recently announced that  Kingston  has partnered with Microsoft to create a Windows To Go compatible USB Flash drive. Windows To Go is a new feature of Windows 8 Enterprise Edition, and requires external USB 3.0 device capable of SSD-like performance to meet the Windows To Go requirements. The company also revealed that the  Kingston  DataTraveler Workspace USB Flash drive... more

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Kingston has released the third generation of its popular MobileLite portable card reader. MobileLite G3 (Kingston part number: FCR-MLG3) is an essential part of one's mobile gear as it is ultra-portable, simple plug and play, while requires no external power source. MobileLite G3 is a compact, multi-functional USB 3.0 card reader that lets users easily transfer digital data, photos, games, music, and more stored on memory expansion cards between all kinds of digital devices. MobileLite G3 supports SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/SDHC/SDXC and MSPD*. It allows users to carry a single device to store, transfer or read data on any USB 3.0 or 2.0 host device while using a variety of Flash cards for mobile phones, digital cameras, tablets, netbooks, computers, MP3 players and more. MobileLite G3 meets the USB 3.0 specification and SDA 3.01 standard, and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Kingston has left an indelible mark throughout the key APAC territories, such as China, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, winning a large number of awards for its excellent product performance, quality and marketing merit. Kingston currently is ranked as the global No. 1 independent memory module company and the No. 1 USB drive company by third party research firms. The recognition from end-users in APAC region truly reflects Kingston's leading market position. Scott Chen, Vice-President, APAC region, said, "It is a matter of great pride that the company has scaled new heights and grown enormously over the past few years. In 2011, the awards and recognition received in different local markets are like an inspiration to us. We will keep presenting the best quality, innovative memory products for the market as well as being committed to providing end-users with excellent-quality products, creative marketing ca...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Kingston has announced the latest addition to its SSDNow range, the SSDNow V+200. The new Kingston SSDNow V+200 solid-state drives are the ideal high-performance upgrade solution for the performance minded yet cost-conscious business or home user. The SSDNow V+200 features the second-generation high-speed SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) SandForce SF-2281 Processor and outstanding sequential read and write speeds of up to 535MB/s and 480MB/s. The SSDNow V+200 enables fast system start-up, rapid data access and speedy copying of large files such as videos, presentations and graphics illustrations. "Kingston constantly strives to offer the perfect upgrade solution to cover each market segment. The SSDNow V+200 drive has been specifically designed to meet the needs of both business and home users looking for an inexpensive yet powerful upgrade," said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. "The SSDNow V+200 is equipped wit...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Kingston has announced its participation in BYOC 2012 where it showcased its HyperX RAMs and SSDs, whose target audience is overclockers, gamers and PC enthusiasts. The gaming extravaganza, which was held from January 6 to 8 at the Ambience Mall in Gurgaon, brought together over 1,000 gamers from all over the country playing a variety of games for both the hardcore and casual gaming enthusiasts. The event also included seminars and lectures on subjects like careers in gaming and animation, essentials of a pro gamer and information about games. Kingston has also promoted overclocking session conducted by some well-informed overclockers from Eredov.com. Ann Bai, DRAM Memory Sales Director, Kingston APAC region, said, "We are delighted to participate in an event like BYOC that will bring together India's most passionate, ardent gamers and tech enthusiasts. This will be an excellent platform for Kingston to showcase its high-end, top pe...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Kingston Technology has held an SSD Challenge in Hyderabad early this month to showcase the features of their SSDNow product line. The challenge, called the SSDNow Challenge, was a move to challenge tech enthusiasts in India's tech hub to test their HDDs against Kingston's SSDNow products. There were two different test rounds, Speed Test and Death Match held for participants. Speed test round tested boot up time, or opening up different applications at a single time, whereas Death Match round challenged participants to drop their HDD and the Kingston SSDNow from a height of 5 feet. On winning both the challenge rounds, a participant could walk away with a free SSD. Vishal Parekh, Marketing Director, Kingston Technology, India, said, "The SSD Challenge was an enjoyable and innovative way to showcase to consumers the undeniable superiority of the SSD over the HDD. We wanted to showcase to tech aficionados the impressive performanc...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Kingston has announced that the Romanian overclocking team, Lab501, has achieved three new world records with the dual channel memory kit, Kingston HyperX 2544MHz, during a live overclocking session. The new records were set on December 3, 2011 by Matei Mihatoiu aka "Matose", Tudor Badica aka "Monstru" and Razvan Fatu aka "Micutzu", the three Romanian overclocking champions from the Lab501 team. The records were achieved in an overclocking event organized in the eMAG showroom in Bucharest, Romania, in front of approximately 100 overclocking enthusiasts and two local TV crews. The highest record achieved was 3600MHz at CL10, which stands as the highest memory frequency using DDR3 memory. During the same event, the Lab501 team also managed to achieve world records of 3479MHz at CL9 and 3275MHz at CL8, using liquid nitrogen to cool the modules down to -196 degree Centigrade. "We have a long partnership with Ki...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Kingston has announced the Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 with high-speed eight-channel architecture that provides USB 3.0 data transfer rates of up to 225MB/s read and 135MB/s write. "Enthusiasts have long known HyperX as the memory of choice for overclockers and power users who need the most performance from system memory. The new DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 USB Flash drive continues this tradition. With the fastest speeds and largest capacity, this storage device is the perfect solution for users who require high performance and carry a lot of data," said Nathan Su, Flash memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. The DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 is available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities. The 256GB capacity can store approximately 10 Blu-ray Discs (25GB each), 54 DVDs (4.7GB each), 48,640 MP3s (4MB each) or 13,473,684 Microsoft Word files pages with various formatting and basic graphics. It also features a metal and rubberiz...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Kingston has announced the next generation of its entry-level, budget SSDNow V series. The SSDNow V200 helps consumers revive their current PC and extend the life of their investment. With better performance and a lower cost, the value-driven SSDNow V200 is for cost-conscious consumers who are looking to upgrade to Flash-based, hard-drive solutions for the first time. The SSDNow V200 is available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities as either a standalone drive or as an upgrade kit to make installation easy. The desktop bundle kit includes the SSD, cloning software, DVD with step-by-step installation video, cables (SATA data and power), and 3.5" hard-drive mounting brackets and hardware. The notebook bundle includes the SSD, DVD with step-by-step installation video, cloning software and a 2.5" external enclosure for easy OS and data transfer from HDD to SSD during cloning. Kingston SSDs are backed by a three-year warranty and free t...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Kingston has rolled out its urDrive, a free pre-loaded application available on a variety of its DataTraveler USB Flash drives. urDrive transforms USB drives from passive storage to engaged, active storage, allowing consumers to easily access and organize their personal files, photos, music, games and videos. It also comes with a built-in photo viewer and MP3 player. "USB drives have historically served as digital couriers, transporting data from one device to another. Kingston is taking the lead in transforming the way consumers interact with those devices. urDrive enables consumers of all ages to make the USB Flash drive an interactive experience beyond just storing and transferring data between devices," said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. urDrive enhances security on the PC with the inclusion of Norton PC Checkup. The diagnostic tool scans for virus infections and checks for slow performance and ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Kingston has announced an update to the Wi-Drive App which includes Wireless file loading and deleting, Recognition of Apple device "Open In" option and Addition of file select and email sending function. With integrated Wi-Fi and four hours of battery life, Kingston's new Wi-Drive offers pocket-sized portable storage and easy file sharing for Apple devices, including iPod touch Gen 3 and 4, iPhone (3G, 3GS, and 4G) and iPad. Accessing or sharing your personal media has never been easier. With Wi-Drive, you can add another 16GB or 32GB of space accessed wirelessly from your digital device and the content can even be shared with two other people so you are no longer limited to the space available within your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. The updated Kingston Wi-Drive App is available now on the App Store, or can be downloaded from the iTunes store. Kingston Wi-Drive is backed by a one-year warranty and free technical support....