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Publisher & Managing EditorBetson MathaiChief EditorShajan PonnamattomEditorAnjana RajendranSub EditorAmritha S.M.AdvertisementShobana Ranjan: 9037077299, 9946662655, 0495-4040906, 2366575infofriendadvt@gmail.comE-mailEditorialinfofriendenglish@gmail.comLayout & DesignJeeja N.K., Infofriend PublicationsPrintingGeethanjali Offset Prints, Calicut.Head OfficeInfofriend, 2nd Floor, Jose Building,Wayanad Road, East Nadakkavu,Nadakkavu. P.O., Kozhikode - 673 011.Kerala, S. India.Tel : 0495 -2366575, 4040906www.infofriend.comPrinted and published by Betson Mathai, Owned by Infofriend Publications, 2nd Floor, Jose building, East Nadakkavu, Kozhikode - 673 011. Kerala, S. India. Printed at Geethanjali Offset Prints, Kozhikode. Place of Publication at Kozhikode and Editor Shajan J.

Rashi Toshiba Partners embark upon a trip of a life timeToshiba sponsored an all-expense covered four day three nights Singapore Cruise. As a part of an incentive program for their achieving partners; under the arrange-ment, which was a part of the Company's ongoing efforts to acknowledge part-ner’s efforts put in, they would be to be awarded with a special trip in accordance to their performance. The partners who achieved their pre- set targets for External Hard drives and surveillance drives were

rewarded with a trip, over 80 partners across the country embarked upon the trip of a lifetime. “The cruise was nothing short of royalty, No stone was left unturned, from the exquisite stay to the, to the scrumptious fine dining experience the trip was indeed a lifetime opportunity, and has motivated me to outperform in the coming years to reserve my spot.”- Mr. Andiammal- Easy Technologies, Madurai .

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01/MARCH/2016 6NATIONAL UPDATES

Ball announces the launch of 5.5 inch iBall Cobalt 5.5FYouva with 4G Connectivity only at Rs. 8,999/- iBall has launched the iBall Cobalt 5.5F Youva designed exclusively for the Youth. The phone deserves a spot in the design hall of fame with its incred-ibly tasteful body, rounded edges & the best ergonomic Curve. The 2.5D Curved Glass smartphone is every bit of a stunner which offers the most comfortable and convenient grip for the single-handed operation even at 5.5inch.iBall Cobalt 5.5F Youva sports 5.5-inch HD IPS display with full lamination on 720*1280 screen resolution.iBall Cobalt 5.5F Youva supports stronger speed and faster brows-ing supported by 4G connectivity. Running on the impressive Android Lollipop 5.1, enjoy power-packed performance with 2GB RAM & 1GHz Quad Core Cortex A53 ad-vanced 64 bit Processor. It also offers an internal memory of 16GB and the massive expandable memory of upto 32GB. iBall Cobalt 5.5F Youva comes with a brilliant 13MP rear camera with LED Flash & 8MP front camera. With 2600mAh Battery, watch your favourite movie trilogy back - to - back or stay connected on social media, even when you are nowhere close to a charging point.iBall Cobalt 5.5F Youva is priced at Rs. 8,999/-.

iRevo announces support for Netflix on its Smart Device RangeiRevo Multimedia, founded in Silicon Valley and now firmly focused on the India market released a major software upgrade for its Smart devices with feature enhance-ments and integral support for Netflix.Announcing the new update Mr. Dhimant Bhayani, Founder & CEO of iRevo, said, “We released a new updates for iRevo Smart TV box and iRevo Smart PC. With this Over the Air Update release, iRevo users will be able to install the update on a single click. This update release gives us-ers access to several major enhancements and access to additional content. Major takeaway from this update is the support Netflix and Live News channel on Home screen of iRevo Smart TV Box”.

The iRevo Smart PC; which became #1 Best Seller on Amazon during initial prod-uct launch; comes bundled with a wireless keyboard and a mouse, making it easy to interact when TV (CRT or Flat panel) is used as a PC Monitor. iRevo Smart PC is available at a street price of around Rs 6,000/-. iRevo SmartTV model with IR Remote is available at a street price under Rs. 6,000 and with Air Mouse at around Rs. 6,500/-

STK India launches its first Action Camera ‘explorer camera’ STK has announced the launch of its first ‘explorer camera’ designed not only to endure the extreme outdoor conditions of any adventure but to also capture all the fun and thrills. The action camera is a go anywhere, rugged, compact, waterproof camera com-plete with 19 accessories. It is high on specs and is best suited for an active life-style. From everyday life to those hair raising memories the STK explorer camera will record your favorite memories.

Vu launches new range of ultra HD TV Vu Technologies has announced the launch of seven new smart TV models in India in association with Flipkart. With this launch, the popular television brand brings to India the products showcased this year at CES 2016 Vegas. The devices’ pricing ranges from Rs 20,000 for Play smart models to Rs 37,000 for the Iconium smart models. In addition, the four smart 4K models under the Iconium series are Netflix enabled with an in-built app and a

dedicated Netflix and YouTube button on the remote to offer compelling in-house entertainment.The famous Iconium series will see the ad-dition of five models – 65″ 4K Smart, 55″ 4K Smart, 50″ 4K Smart, 43″ 4K smart, 40″ 4K smart – offering high definition Ultra HD, digital dBX, smart features and social media connectivity.The entire range is exclusively available to customers on Flipkart.

everything in the explorer camera will add fun to all of your recording allowing you to capture the incredible. The STK explorer camera is priced at Rs. 12,499/- which includes 19 accessories.

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01/MARCH/2016 8PRODUCTS EXPLORER

DIGISOL DG-WM-2003WI In Wall Wire-less Access PointDIGISOL has introduced a new In wall Wireless Access Point specially for the hotel industry. The DG-WM2003WI is IEEE802.11n-based high-performance wireless access point (AP). It provides guests in a hotel with an all-in-one network and telephony service. The DG-WM-2003WI works in fat mode and can be managed using Ranger view AP manager or DG-WU2005V control-ler for mass device deployments. The DG-WM2003SI wireless Ac-cess Point can provide wireless data transmission rate up to 300Mbps which enhances the sharing of files, photo, audio, video and gaming experience over wireless network. DG-WM2003WI supports PoE, which helps in easy installation by eliminating the need of a dedicated power source. Product Features • IEEE 802.11n 2.4GHz Wireless• 1 x 10/100 Mbps Lan Port, 1

x 10/100Mbps POE port at backside

• 1 x Telephone Port pass throughManagement Features • PC based s/w Platform for

Management• Firmware Upgrade• Batch Configuration Upload/

Download• AP Locking Mechanism for

Admin Security• User Traffic Graphic Analysis

using Utility• Remote AP Management• Backup & Restore Settings The feature rich DIGISOL DG-WM2003WI is available at price of Rs. 7000/-

HD Wi-Fi Streamer - CA-HWSHD Wifi Streamer allows you to stream your media contents to a big screen like LED/LCD TV or projector from your smart phone, tablet or laptop wirelessly.Features:• It can connect Computing Devices

such as Desktop PC, Tablet PC, Note-book, iPad, Smart Phone

• simultaneously but projects one after another

• Compliant with DLNA

• Supports HD Video Streaming, Re-mote Desktop and Picture projection

• Full HD 1080p resolution• Supports Wi-Fi, Ethernet to connect

PC with HD Wi-Fi Streamer • Remote desktop control software for

easy to access your media content• Supports HDMI or VGA display

output with audio

HYPERX Cloud Drone Headset HyperX has launched its HyperX Cloud Drone headset in India, at an affordable MRP of INR 3,999/-. This is now the brand’s lightest offering in its Cloud range of headsets. With its 40mm directional drivers, comfortable memory foam ear cushions and a stylish design, HyperX Cloud Drone headset offers a passionate audio experience for gamers and audiophiles. HyperX Cloud Drone features an over-ear design with 40mm driver that delivers an excellent audio performance while the leatherette memory foam ear pads offer comfort for an extended use. It is compatible with PCs, Xbox One1, PS4™, Wii U™, Mac and mobile devices2. The HyperX Cloud Drone headset is backed by Two years of Warranty.

Lenovo launches ThinkServers aimed at Indian SMEsLenovo has launched ThinkServer brand in India with two models – ThinkServer TS140, an entry-level Tower server, and ThinkServer RD450-an entry level 2U rack server. This is the first addition from the ThinkServer portfolio to the EBG server range for Lenovo in India, post their acquisition of IBM’s x86 business in 2014. With ThinkServer, Lenovo aims to add

to the robust portfolio across the entire server spectrum, right from entry-level to high-end servers. Staying true to Lenovo’s legendary Think engineering, both TS140 and RD450 will offer small businesses and entrepreneurs a perfect launch pad for their first server purchase. SThinkServer TS140 is engineered to en-able 24x7 running time.

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Transcend Introduces SLC SSD Transcend Information has an-nounced a full SSD lineup with the top quality SLC NAND flash embedded for industrial applica-tions. The new generation SLC SSD lineup in various form fac-tors includes 2.5” SSD, half-slim SSD, mSATA SSD and M.2 SSD to accommodate multiple platforms on the market. On top of the SLC NAND flash chips, Transcend industrial-grade SSD series adopt-ing both SATA III 6Gb/s and SATA II 3Gb/s interfaces are built in exclu-sive technology for extra protection, such as Power Shield, Device Sleep mode and S.M.A.R.T. function. To fulfill the market demands where an array of industrial machines and devices are seeking for reliable up-grade solutions, Transcend provides a series of SLC SSD lineup including 2.5” SSD, half-slim SSD, mSATA SSD and M.2 SSD in various form factors. SLC NAND flash is guar-anteed to withstand up to 50,000 P/E cycles and provides exceptional transfer speeds three times faster than MLC flash. Additionally, SLC NAND flash features lower power consumption and error rates, which can greatly enhance product durabil-ity and reliability.Among the SLC SSD lineup, Transcend 2.5” SSD, half-slim SSD and mSATA SSD come with two interfaces - SATA III 6GB/s and SATA II 3Gb/s, whereas M.2 SSD provides 2242 and 2280 dimensions to accommodate both old models and new generation machinery.

Zebronics ZEB-3203LED HD LED TV Zebronics has introduced the fully loaded “ZEB-3203LED” TV - one of the most stylish 80cms(32) HD LED TV with a string of spectacular features and an elegant design.Skilfully crafted ZEB-3203LED incor-porates the latest styling with slim bezel design. Enjoy entertainment in superior quality on the 80cms(32) HD Screen LED

TV with a superior dynamic contrast ratio of 300000:1. Now see the colors how they were meant to be seen with 16.7m display Colors. Watch every detail come to life on the 80cm wide screen matched with HD resolution display. The fully loaded ZEB-3203LED TV is priced at Rs. 18990/- . Backed with 1 year of on-site warranty and after sales services.

Ambrane India launches its first 8-inch 3G Calling Tablet AQ-880Ambrane India has announced the launch of its latest 3G Calling Tablet AQ880, which is not just a calling Tab but more! It exemplifies great style combined with superior technology and aims to be the perfect companion for users who want to stay connected on the move.Watch your world come to life with stunning 8inch Capaci-tive display with 1280*800 resolution tThe 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor with Android 4.4.2 Kitkat operating system gives the power and speed you need to see more and do more. Other features include 5MP Autofocus rear camera,0.3 MP front camera and 4000mAh Battery. Ambrane AQ880 is priced at Rs. 5999/-.

DataWind introduces two new mobile phones PS 2G4X and PS 3G4ZDataWind has expanded its portfolio of affordable smartphone maker by launching two new Pocket Surfer smartphones PS 2G4X and PS 3G4Z priced at INR 2499 and 3999 respectively. Both the phones are successors of Pocket surfer phones 2G4 and 3G4 launched in March 2015.Both the phones will make a debut in the market through retail distribution outlets all over India. The new range of smartphones come bun-dled with free unlimited internet browsing for one year on Reliance and Telenor con-nection on prepaid sim cards. The free-access to internet does not include audio/video streaming or local-downloads, which

can alternatively be accessed by topping-up using market plans. The PocketSurfer 2G4X is a 3.5 inch, Dual SIM, Dual camera, EDGE network com-patiblesmartphone and the PocketSurfer 3G4Z is a 4 inch, Dual SIM, Dual camera, 3G network compatible smartphone.

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BIOSTAR PRO Series AMD Motherboards BIOSTAR has introduced the new BIOSTAR PRO series line of motherboards for AMD proces-sors. BIOSTAR has taken into consideration the demand of system builders for more cost-effective systems based around the AMD platforms and is introducing the AMD PRO series mother-board to offer a better value option for consumers who want to opt for an AMD system Redefining price-to-performance. The new BIO-STAR PRO series motherboards feature enhanced power design for increased stability and dura-bility coupled with a reinforced metal CPU retention backplate for secure, long-term usage. Addition-ally, BIOSTAR has integrated an improved audio solution featuring Nichicon high-end audio capaci-tors for better sound qualityBIOSTAR PRO Series FeaturesAudio Art Capacitors – high-end Japanese Nichicon audio capaci-tors bring audio to life to offer a whole new artistic dimension and clarity to your listening experi-ence. Tough Power Enhanced – high-endurance power design allows the BIOSTAR PRO series moth-erboards to endure high-current with consistent full energy output without additional energy loss.Iron Heart Protect – a reinforced CPU backplate protects PRO series motherboards from bending and stress caused by heavy CPU coolers. This protects the moth-erboard from potential circuit damage and serves to conduct some heat away from the CPU and VRM area as well.

Cadyce Launches 300 Mbps Wireless Range ExtenderCadyce a global networking brand that is always ahead in delivering the most in-novative products to its customers is about to launch its next world class product- 300 Mbps Wireless Range extender (Model – CA-RE300).Now days the need of wireless network and internet on number of mobile devices is increasing. 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender enables you to extend the range of your existing Wireless network thereby improving the signal strength. Wi-Fi extenders catch a wireless signal and then rebroadcast it, helping to strengthen the signal from a router on a different floor of a house or on the opposite side of a building.

Users simply have to press ‘WPS’ buttons of the router and of the extender to get the expanded wireless coverage.

CADYCE ‘EXTENDS’ ITS RANGE OF NETWORKING SOLUTIONSCadyce has announced the launch of ‘Range Extenders’ – a technology that is revolutionizing WiFi in every part of the world as we speak. Created to counter the oft-occurring prob-lem of ‘dead zones’ and ‘grey network corners’, WiFi extenders, by playing the role of a crucial bridge between your wireless router and the ‘no-network’ area in your premises, lets you enjoy seamless, uninter-rupted connectivity.

Leading the revolutionary range of range extenders is the CA-RE 300, a 2.4GHz, 300 mbps WLAN compatible connecter, designed to outperform the others by quite some distance to spare.

DIGISOL DG-HR3420 Home Router DIGISOL has introduced its 300Mbps Wireless Broadband 3G Home Router with USB Port. The DG-HR3420 sup-ports Dual Internet connection modes, one is 4G/3G and other is Cable internet. And gives Wireless speed of 300Mbps for local wireless LAN. This new router also support fail over from Cablenet Internet connection to 4G/3G, if cable internet

fails. The DG-HR342 provide multiple wireless networks in one router for guest users. The DG-HR3420 is IEEE802.11n wireless 3G router which provides a better wireless signal for your network. Price: The feature rich DIGISOL DG-HR3420 is available at street price of Rs. 1799/-

01/MARCH/2016 11ZEBRONICS BULLETIN

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01/MARCH/2016 12EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

How would you summarize the Indian networking market at present?Mobile device along with internet is bring-ing about sea-through change in today’s lifestyle. Connectivity has become the key, as people are constantly looking at ways to interacts & engage - with technology being the enabler. This has resulted in huge de-mand for wireless networking equipment’s from both end-users & enterprises. The role of government is promoting technol-ogy adoption is also commendable. Broad-band penetration in smaller & remote cities is driving demand for connectivity equipment’s across the country.From consumer segment perspective, new trends in wireless technology like 11AC, cloud based devices & lifestyle tech prod-ucts are gaining high precedence. In enterprise segment, the role of network-ing remains indispensable as networking continues to be the backbone of any IT In-frastructure. Investment in developing a ro-bust & secure network infrastructure is still a top priority for most business verticals be it Banking, Hospitality, Education etc. Today 10G infrastructure is being adopted by SME & Enterprise customers to get the maximum performance. So overall the op-portunities in Indian networking segment are highly encouraging with huge market potential in both consumer & enterprise space.What have been the landmark moments for your company in 2015?The spirit of innovation is deep rooted in D-Link. As a result 2015 witnessed the arrival of innovative product from D-Link that supported latest tech trends like mo-bility, 11AC, IoT etc.In terms of strategy, we have had a stream-lined business approach in terms of product that helped us enhance our focus on IP Surveillance, Storage, Security and Structured Cabling. This strategy further enabled us to strengthen our position as an end-to-end networking leader. Developing business alliances was another key focus area at D-Link. With an objective of tapping industrial networking segment; D-Link entered into a business alliance with MOXA - A pioneer and reliable pro-vider of industrial networking, computing, and automation solutions. D-Link-MOXA strategic alliance is aims to provide com-prehensive industrial networking solu-tion. Very recently D-Link announced yet another alliance with GajShield - a leading Network Security Solution provider for

D-Link

Infofriend spoke with Mr. Anoop Jarial, VP – Product Marketing, D-Link (India) Ltd. on D-Link’s market and expectations in 2016.

forges ahead with Innovation

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Corporate. With this D-Link now offers high-end network security solution to meet the protection requirements of mod-ern enterprise’s mission critical infrastruc-ture, and further strengthens its Security product portfolio. Overall the year 2015 saw good business traction with D-Link networking prod-ucts/ solution being widely appreciated across various industry verticals. Our holistic business strategy led to astounding growth, resulting in widening of customer market share & brand visibility. This is evident from our results for H1, 2015-16 wherein we clocked 19% growth in com-parison to H1, 2014-14. As 2015 draws to an end, what are your expectations from the market in 2016?Indians are highly receptive to technologi-cal advances, and there has been a surge in adoption of new age technology by both individuals & organizations. New age wireless technology like 11AC is seeing more acceptance amongst gamers and tech enthusiasts alike. Similarly Internet of things (IoT) is redefining the usage of

technology is our day-to-day living. Infact we foresee IoT as a game changer in future digital landscape.Coming to large enterprises, they continue to adopt new age technology at fast pace. SMB/SMEs have also started investing in building a strong IT infrastructure. Further the boost from Government in promot-ing IT usage has opened new avenue for technology proliferation in the country. So overall the potential for networking seg-ment is huge & 2016 indeed looks promis-ing from business perspective. Please share exciting array of projects and products lined up for 2016?With internet being omni-present and smart phones turning into a must have accessory, uninterrupted wireless con-nectivity is crucial. As a result adoption of 11AC technology – the latest standard in wi-fi, is on a rise. The fifth generation of Wi-Fi technology - 11AC, delivers incred-ible speed and wide area coverage of up to three times as fast as the current "N" Wi-Fi. And D-Link being a leader in networking domain has already introduced a host of

11AC products.In addition to 11AC, another technology that has been making a lot of noise in recent times is Web of things or Internet of Things (IoT). So moving forward, all device shall be interconnected & can be accessed from anywhere through the internet. Given the number of existing internet connected devices, IoT will act as an obvious extension for todays con-nected world. D-Link is already working on devices that are IoT enabled & has introduced a series of products based on IoT like Smart Plug, Audio Extender, Motion sensor etc.What is your message to channel part-ners?Technology landscape is constantly evolving with newer trends hitting the market at regular intervals. Hence it is imperative for partners/ re-sellers to keep oneself updated on latest technol-ogy trends, enhance their skill-set and most importantly focus on customer engagement. As these are some of the key factors that will help drive business.

iBall launches iBall Slide 3G Q45i Tablet with Powerful Intel Inside

iBall has announced the launch of iBall Slide 3G Q45i – the light weight Intel-powered Tablet PC that’s powerful, stylish and designed to entertain with HD touch screen and several features.A Quad Core Platform with an Intel Atom

x3 64-bit processor (clocking at 1.0 GHz speed), handles large memory areas. Seamless multi-tasking on iBall Slide 3G Q45i gets more real with 1GB RAM. Executing tasks gets simpler with 8GB of Internal Memory. You can use a micro SD

card and expand the memory of iBall Slide 3G Q45i up to 32 GB. It runson Android 5.1 Lollipop OS. With its 7inch HDscreen, you can just have a better experience in every move you make on your iBall Slide 3G Q45i.

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D-Link DAP-2230 & DAP-2660D-Link has introduced the Smart Wireless Indoor Access Point with DAP-2230 & DAP-2660. The latest indoor wireless access points from D-Link are designed to support small to medium business or enterprise environ-ments by providing network administra-tors with secure and manageable dual-band wireless LAN options. Both D-Link DAP-

2230 & DAP-2660 are super compact access point solutions with high power design. Further they operate as Standalone or with D-Link Central WiFi-Manager (free software controller).D-Link DAP-2230 is priced at Rs. 7,350/- & D-Link DAP-2660 is priced at Rs. 17,850/- and comes with a warranty of 3 years.

D-Link 2U 500 x 400mm Enclosure

Part of D-Link Structured Cabling solu-tion offering, D-Link 2U Wall Mount DVR enclosure is specially designed for CCTV Applications. NWR-2U-5040-GR-U enclosure from D-Link is fabricated with CRCA steel, is CNC programmed, while it is punched, bended, welded and powder coated with highest quality standards. Further the se-curity encryption prevents unauthorized

users from connecting to your network. Also its welded frame is integrated with side walls and vented top cover comes with fan mounting provision. The rear side of the enclosure has wall mounting provi-sion, and has front toughened tinted glass door with lock and key that provide both visibility and security. D-Link 2U 500 x 400mm is priced at Rs. 2000/- and comes with a warranty of 2 years.

Abacus Peripherals is all set to bring Nvidia Inno3D GeForce GT 710 and GT 710 LP Inno3D a renowned name in the world of Graphic Cards, is out with their all new series of GPU, GeForce – GT 710 and GT 710 LP, designed for high performance and elite expe-rience on HD and ultra-resolution 4K Displays. Now, you can enjoy up to 10x better performance than integrated graphics in all your PC multimedia applications. The new mid range graphic card provides extreme performance and makes your entire PC experience faster on web browsing, photo and video editing and gaming. Plus, the power to drive up to three HD displays with a single card, thanks to its Optimus Technology. Based on Kepler architecture it uses the GK208 graphics core which is a revised version of the GK108 graph-ics core. With Memory Clock Speed set at 1600MHz with 64bit SDDR3 memory the GT710 is built on improved version of the prior entry level GPU of Inno3D family. With all the specification remaining the same between the GT 710 and the GT 710 LP, the major difference lies in the form factor being Standard and Low Profile respectively. The budget card has display outputs which include HDMI, Dual Link DVI-D and VGA ports. So now, take on modern games with advanced and reliable dedi-cated graphics and 80% faster performance than integrated graph-ics which means a rich and smooth gaming experience.

ASRock H110M-STX and H110M-STX MINI PC are Dubbed Most Unexpected Innovation by Tom’s HardwareAccording to Tom’s Hardware, one of the top picks of this year’s CES (Consumer Technol-ogy Tradeshow 2016) is ASRock’s mini-STX motherboard and mini-STX building block PC. Currently both models are powered by Intel H110 chipset, including the motherboard H110M-STX and H110M-STX MINI PC. This new form factor is smaller than your ordinary mini-ITX builds.

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