Product Launches

Digi Giga Systems

GA-8VM533

Digi Giga Systems has launched a highly value-oriented P4 platform with good performance and complete features. Powered by the latest VIA P4M266A /8235(CE) chipsets, and Gigabyte’s R&D expertise, the GA-8VM533 delivers new architecture to uplift system performance. The new framework supports DDR266, AGP 4X and

Intel Pentium 4 3GHz+ processor with hyper-threading technology.

The integrated graphics and ProSavage8 graphics engine provides high quality graphics to ensure an outstanding visual experience for multimedia equipment. GA-8VM533 also provides a variety of features such as 6 USB 2.0 ports, 6-channel audio, 10/100Mbps network connection, and high speed ATA133 interface. GA-8VM533 is designed to deliver the best all-in-one solution and fulfill requirement for a full range of applications for the present and future.

Supporting enhanced 128-bit 3D and 2D engines, 32MB of frame buffer capability and DVD DXVA motion compensation for smooth DVD playback, the integrated S3 Graphics ProSavage8 core provides class leading 2D, 3D video quality and performance. Priced at Rs 2,900, the GA-8VM533 is designed and certified for superior performance with Microsoft Windows XP.

Features:

• Supports DDR 266/200 up to 2 GB memory.
• Great Expandability with 6 USB 2.0 ports
• Integrated high quality 6-channel AC97 audio.
• Ethernet 10/100Mbps network connection.
• EasyTune 4—user friendly overclocking utility.
• Xpress Install for easier driver installation.
• Xpress BIOS Rescue for restoring BIOS back to its original stage if the BIOS crashes.
• Xpress BIOS Rescue for restoring BIOS back to its original stage if the BIOS crashes.
• Xpress Recovery, a revolutionary software feature that backs-up or restore system files thru BIOS function.

Contact:
Digi Giga Sytems
Tel: (22) 26526696 / 56902210
E-mail: sales@dlink.co.in

Norman

E-mail Control

Norman Data Defense Systems has announced the launch of Norman Email Control, a comprehensive e-mail content checking and anti-virus solution to safeguard your mail server and network. Norman Email Control acts as an e-mail firewall and protects the user from e-mail viruses, exploits and threats, as well as e-mail attacks targeted at your organisation.

Norman Email Control is available as an SMTP gateway version and as a VS API version. The gateway version should be deployed at the perimeter of the network as a mail relay server and scans inbound and outbound mail. The VS API version integrates seamlessly with Exchange Server 2000 and scans Exchange 2000 information stores. Both versions can be deployed simultaneously to achieve optimum protection.

Features

• E-mail content checking/filtering.
• E-mail exploit detection engine.
• Virus checking with Norman virus scanning engine.
• Automatic removal of HTML scripts.
• Automatic quarantining of Word documents with macros.
• Detects attachment extension hiding.
• Approve/reject quarantined mail.
• User-based, flexible, rules configuration.
• Seamless integration with Exchange Server 2000 through VS API.

Contact:
Seema Kurup
ACTO Information Systems
Tel: (80) 22282388, 22283584
E-mail: seema@normanindia.com
http://www.normanindia.com

Molex

Xpress-Lock

Molex Premise Networks has released Xpress-Lock, the new field terminable MT -RJ connector. Xpress-Lock MT-RJ maximises field efficiency with features such as minimum termination time, total flexibility and superior design features. Designed in accordance with the industry FOCIS intermateability standard (TIA/EIA-604-12), the Xpress-Lock MT -RJ connector can support 62.5 micron (OM1), 50 micron (OM2) and enhanced 50 micron for use with laser optimised fibre (OM3) solutions. Molex Premise Networks offers an end -to-end Xpress-Lock MT-RJ connectivity solution with patented shuttered adapter, mounting collars and 6-Pak Shuttered MT-RJ Adapter plate.

Features:

• Minimum Termination Time Required: Typical termination time is less than two minutes.
• Requires no special tools, fixtures, adhesives or polishing.
• Termination process is simple and no special training required.
• Connector boots are colour-coded to clearly distinguish 62.5 micron, 50 micron and 50 micron VCSEL laser optimised fibres.
• Unique shuttered adapters.
• Dual strain relief mechanism protects integrity of the terminate connector.

Contact:
Molex Premise Networks Asia
Tel (852) 2637 3111
Fax (852) 2637 5990
Website: www.molexpn.com

Core Business Software

CoreCRM

Core Business Software has launched a CRM software addressing small and medium enterprises (SME) with user friendly features. CoreCRM is a easy to use customer relationship software for small businesses in the market and the software is developed on Java Technology. It is bundled with Sun Java and Apache Tomcat Webserver. The product has four modules—e-office, sales management, marketing management and customer support

CoreCRM’s advanced architecture includes a database and a Web server.

Hence, it can be conveniently accessed anywhere, anytime, instantly. The architecture also allows for ease of use and intuitive interconnectivity between each of its module functions.

Features:

• Easy to set-up and use.
• Intranet / Internet enabled.
• Based on robust Java technology.
• 100 percent browser-based.
• Package with database and webserver.
• Central e-mail database with POP3/IMAP.
• Multi-user, multi-group and multi-territory.
• Works on Windows 98, 2000, NT & XP.

Contact:
Dharranendra Murthy
Core Business Software
Mobile: 98450 71002
Tel: (80) 25633223/4/5
E-mail: dharran@corecrm.net
Website: www.corecrm.net

Borland

Delphi 8

Borland Software has announced the immediate availability of Borland Delphi 8 for the Microsoft .NET Framework. This latest edition of the award-winning Delphi development environment outlines a clear path for the future of Delphi, enabling Delphi developers to use their existing Delphi language and Framework skills to create .NET Framework-based applications and migrate existing Win32 Delphi applications to the .NET Framework.

This new development environment is designed to enable rapid development of rich and reliable applications with Microsoft ASP.NET Web Forms and XML Web services for robust Web development, Windows Forms and Visual Control Library (VCL) Controls and hundreds of included classes and controls, Microsoft ADO.NET and Borland data provider.

Borland is now shipping three editions of Delphi 8—the Delphi architect edition for model-driven application design and development, the enterprise edition for teams building enterprise-class databases applications with Microsoft ADO.NET and the professional edition ideal for individuals building Web and GUI applications for the Microsoft .NET Framework.

Contact:
Tel: (80) 51154611
Fax: (80) 51154612
E-mail: resellrep@borland.com
Website: http://www.borland.com/delphi_net

D-Link

DGS-3312SR

D-Link has introduced a powerful layer 3 modular Gigabit Ethernet switch, the DGS-3312SR. This is a powerful, function-rich switch that provides the flexibility to use it as a stacking master switch or as a small core switch, supporting copper and fibre connections.

The DGS-3312SR can be instantly integrated into any existing network for seamless integration of Layer 2 and Layer 3 packet switching.

With 12 dedicated 2 Gbps links to 12 stackable switches in the fault tolerant star architecture, redundant power back-up, modular configuration, Layer 3 packet routing and extensive management capability, this highly versatile switch provide the functions and flexibility needed for a departmental / enterprise network running mission-critical applications.

The Fault Tolerant Stacking scheme uses a star architecture, where packets are switched directly through the stacking master. Any single broken link between a switch and the Stacking Master will not affect the rest of the links of the stack. The stack is fully scalable up to 288 ports for departmental user connections, plus 12 Gigabit ports for server and backbone attachment. The expansion is possible by adding switch units as and when your need grows.

Features:

• 12-Port Gigabit Switch. With 4 built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T ports (combo with mini-GBIC) and 2 expansion slots.
• Core switching aggregates 12 copper or fibre uplinks.
• Master stacking with 12 DES-3226S switches to provide 288 10/100 ports.
• IP routing supporting RIP-1, RIP-2, OSPF routing protocols, DVMRP, PIM Dense mode.
• On-board ASICs for packet routing give speeds that are many times faster than CPU-based routers.
• Dedicated 2 Gbps bandwidth between stacking master and each stackable switch.
• Jumbo frame support (up to 9,216 bytes).
• 802.3ad LACP port trunks.
• SNMP v.1, v.3 network management, RMON monitoring and SYSLOG, command line and Web-based interface.
• Redundant power support possible through an external power supply in addition to built-in internal power supply.

Contact:
Sandeep Viswanathan
D-Link India
Tel: (22) 26526696 / 56902210
E-mail: sandeepv@dlink.co.in

SMC

EliteConnect

SMC Networks has begun shipment of EliteConnect universal wireless access point (SMC2555W-AG). Providing the ultimate in wireless networking flexibility, while at the same time meeting the enterprise’s requirements for security, range and performance, EliteConnect conforms to the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g standards to provide universal a/b/g connectivity. Available now from select integrators and retailers, the product is priced at Rs 1,23,750 plus local taxes and duties.

The SMC2555W-AG provides flexible, secure, high-performance wireless access to satisfy the mobile computing needs of 64 simultaneous users. Management is made easy by using the Web interface, command line interface (CLI), or EliteView management software for SNMP-based management. Advanced authentication and encryption security features include the new WPA; up to 152-bit WEP encryption; 802.1x authentication and dynamic key management; support for Funk Odyssey and Microsoft Radius Server; MAC address authentication; disabled SSID broadcast; and VLAN support.

Contact:
Sanjay Koul
SMC Networks India
Tel: (11) 26234613
Fax: (11) 26444940
Mobile: 098100 52469
Website: smc-asia.com

Abacus Infotech

Task Direct 4.0

Abacus Infotech has unveiled Task Direct, a Web-based workflow collaboration CRM tool designed to assist companies in tracking and managing business issues and helping them to improve productivity by allowing the work flow process to become quick and intelligent. Task Direct is an advanced, intelligent and complete management system that helps manage tasks or businesses efficiently and easily. The product is not only cost-effective and user friendly but also promises quick return on investment through enhanced productivity, optimisation of resources and improved customer satisfaction. Task Direct, which can be customised to match customer requirements, automates most of tasks and can also be remotely accessed.

Features:

• Automated task management tool.
• Supports multiple users simultaneously.
• External user support.
• Web-based access.
• Work progress statistics.
• Task calendar.
• Confidential message and documents.
• Timesheet processing.
• Smart assign.

Contact:
Abacus Infotech
Tel: (20) 34485914 / 28443088
E-mail: info@abacusinfotech.net

STMicroelectronics

STi5528

STMicroelectronics has introduced the STi5528 and STi4629 chipset to its Omega family of STB decoders. Supporting full dual TV and dual PVR (personal video recorder) functionality, the new solution extends the performance of the Omega family through the use of two 32-bit RISC processors, making it a highly cost-effective solution for advanced digital set-top boxes

The STi5528 and STi4629 chipset can decode two separate video and audio streams allowing consumers to connect two televisions to a single set-top box. Furthermore, while decoding the two audio and video streams, the new chipset can also record two channels to a hard disk, thus providing dual PVR functionality. Together, these two features allow manufacturers to build products that eliminate the need for a second STB to provide digital content to the second TV that is present in many homes.

For the management of real-time functions such as audio and video decoding and demultiplexing, the STi5528 employs an ST20 core running at 166MHz. The ST20 is the most widely deployed processor in equipment such as STBs and DVD players that require MPEG-2 decoding and has been proven in tens of millions of STBs since the OMEGA family was introduced in 1997.

For application software, the STi5528 provides a 200MHz ST40 processor capable of running all the popular operating systems used in today’s STBs including Linux and Windows CE. With integrated floating point and memory management units, the ST40 delivers the high throughput (360 MIPS, 1.2Gflops) required to implement high performance STBs with digital video recording and Web interactivity features.

Moreover, the integrated 2D graphics display compositor provides seven planes for the primary TV and four planes for a second TV, while the STi5528’s ability to demultiplex and descramble seven transport streams from up to four front-ends and its integrated ATA-6 compliant hard disk drive interface ensure full dual TV PVR support. Audio options include Dolby MP3 and SRS TruSurroundTM

Other key components of the STi5528 and STi4629 include enhanced security features that help protect service provider revenue streams, a video architecture that provides a dual stream MPEG2@ML video decoder and PAL/NTSC/SECAM video encoders, and a USB interface for home networking. The STi5528 also features a rich variety of communications interfaces, including UARTs, I²C/SPI master/slave interfaces, four PWM channels, a multi-channel infra red transmitter/receiver and a MAFE (modem analog front-end) interface.

Both the STi5528 and the STi4629 may be used in satellite, cable or terrestrial set-top boxes. Used on its own, the STi5528 can decode two video streams, enabling picture in picture functionality on a single TV.

Built using ST’s 0.13-micron CMOS technology, the STi5528 and STi4629 are available for sampling now, with volume production scheduled for Q2 2004.

Contact:
Gunjan Banerjee
STMicroelectronics - India
Tel: (120) 2512021-30
Fax: (120) 2512033
E-mail: gunjan.banerjee@st.com