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Product Launches
Apple
Power Mac G5
 Apple
has launched the Power Mac G5, featuring the world’s first 64-bit desktop processor
and the industry’s first 1 Ghz front-side bus. Powered by the PowerPC G5 processor
designed by IBM and Apple, the Power Mac G5 is the first personal computer to
utilise 64-bit processing technology for unprecedented memory expansion (up
to 8 GB) and advanced 64-bit computation, while running existing 32-bit applications
natively.
Delivering the industry’s highest system
bandwidth, the G5 line offers dual 2.0 GHz PowerPC G5 processors, each with
an independent 1 GHz front-side bus, for an astounding 16 Gbps of bandwidth.
The line also features the industry’s highest bandwidth memory (400 MHz 128-bitn
DDR SDRAM with throughput up to 6.4 Gbps); the industry’s fastest PCI interface
available on a desktop (133 MHz PCI-X); and cutting-edge AGP AGP 8X pro graphics
capabilities, all within a new professional aluminium enclosure featuring innovative
computer controlled cooling for quiet operation.
The G5 processor architecture is based
on a completely new execution core that features massively parallel computation
for an unprecedented 215 in-flight instructions, full symmetric multi-processing,
two double precision floating point units and an optimised Velocity Engine.
Contact:
Deepanshu Sharma
Apple Computer
Tel: (80) 5550575
E-mail: deepanshu@Asia.apple.com
SMC Networks
SMC7404BRA
SMC Networks has announced the addition
of a new four-port router, with built-in ADSL modem, to its award winning family
of Barricade broadband routers. SMC Barricade four-port Router with built-in
ADSL modem and print server (SMC7404BRA) is an all-in-one device designed to
help SME and SOHO workers get maximum return-on-investment out of an ADSL broadband
connection.
The router combines a printer port, four
10/100 RJ45 ports for connection to a PC or network and an additional RJ11 port
that connects to an ADSL line. The integrated ADSL modem provides cost-effective
broadband Internet access to multiple users (of up to 253 users) by sharing
a single user account, and removes the need to buy or rent a separate ADSL modem.
A built-in print server also allows multiple users to share a single printer.
SMC7404BRA features a firewall with tasteful packet inspection, thus giving
users peace of mind over security issues.
SMC has paid particular attention in the
design of these products to the specific needs of the SOHO and the SME environment.
For example, parents working from home, or business owners concerned with productivity
levels, can block certain websites by entering either a URL address, or just
a keyword of the website.
Connection to the Internet is simplified
by SMC’s Web-based management tool, and a built-in DHCP server makes creation
and expansion of networks around the routers simple and easy. The user’s interaction
with the new Barricade’s is also an important factor: a graphical user interface
is supplied for installation, configuration and management, and e-mail alerts
are supplied with the wireless version to alert the user to attempts to hack
into the network.
Features:
- Integrated ADSL router.
- Simultaneous Internet access for up to 253 PCs.
- Local network connection via four 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet ports.
- DHCP for dynamic IP configuration and DNS for
domain name mapping.
- Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection, client
privileges, intrusion detection, and NAT.
- Easy set-up through a Web browser on any operating
system that supports TCP/IP.
Contact:
Sanjay Kamath
SMC Networks
Tel: (22) 56962790
Fax: (22) 56962794
E-mail: sanjay.kamath@smc-asia.com
Website: www.smc-asia.com
Thermocam Instronics
Touchscreen Kiosks
Thermocab Instronics has introduced state-of-the-art
kiosk solutions for product display and transactions. The offerings can be used
for a variety of functions like holding exhibitions, presentations, banking
applications, brand building, point of sales, bar-coding, ticketing, gate security,
ATM, billing, etc
The kiosks come with pre-loaded software
for various applications. Product catalogues on display can be customised to
meet the needs of the customer. In case any changes need to be made, the kiosks’
easy-to-use system enables the customer to simply delete or add new sections
to the catalogue.
The transactional kiosks that are offered
by the company come with bar-coding, which can be used in retail outlets, smart
card applications, etc, and can be used along with payroll software to manage
a company’s payroll. Apart from this kiosk the company also offers a wide range
of security solutions based on smart cards such as safes, strong rooms, etc.
Contact:
Deepak Tagdiwala/Ankur Tagdiwala
Thermocab Instronics
Tel: (22) 28203531 / 28203958
E-mail: thermocab@vsnl.com
Website: www.thermocabinstronics.com
Web Prodigies
SMS SERVER
Hyderabad-based Web Prodigies has launched
Commzgate SMS server (Messaging Edition) in India for providing SMS solutions
to corporates and also the mobile messaging gateway service provider edition
for mobile operators. Commzgate delivers the most complete and integrated wireless
messaging platform with reliability and performance needed to enhance enterprise
applications for both client-server and Web, with wireless SMS capabilities
and at the same time is economical.
Features:
- Two-way messaging
- Scalable up to 32 modems
- Logs every message detail in native database
- Authentication by IP or password
- Multiple user accounts
- Configure app gateway
- Configure enterprise APIs
- Set user message limits and top-up schedules
- Configure server preferences
- Reduces communications cost without compromising
operational requirements
Contact:
D Prabhakar
Web Prodigies
Tel: (40) 55579098 55663839
Fax: (40) 55619097
E-mail: sms@webprodigiesinc.com
Website: www.webprodigiesinc.com/sms
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