Fujitsu LIFEBOOK CH702 for the Ladies
Japanese computer manufacturer, Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific (FPCA) recently launched its Windows 8-based LIFEBOOK CH702 in Malaysia. The company said that the CH702 marks a powerful computing epitome that combines beauty, elegance and performance in an all-in-one computing device for the ‘ultra-stylish woman’. [Yap Yean Yean (Senior Market Development Manager
Panda Global Protection 2014 Beta Released
IT security vendor Panda Security has announced the beta release of Panda Global Protection 2014, its latest PC protection software for consumers, now with multi-device, multi-platform support (PCs, Macs, tablets and smartphones). The company said that Panda Global Protection 2014 is the most comprehensive solution in Panda Security’s new retail
Microsoft Surface RT now available in Malaysia from RM1549
The Microsoft Surface RT is now available in Malaysia starting at the price of RM1549 for the 32GB version. [Carlos Lacerda, Managing Director of Microsoft Malaysia posing on a custom-built Surface RT skateboard while holding another the Surface RT] Surface RT is an extension of the Microsoft Windows experience, enabling customers
More than 9,000 spammed messages related to Boston Marathon Explosions detected
In less than 24 hours after the explosions at the Boston Marathon, IT security company Trend Micro Incorporated detected more than 9,000 spammed messages relating to the tragic incident that took 3 lives and left many injured. Some spammed messages used the subjects “2 Explosions at Boston Marathon,” “Aftermath to
MOL To Acquire Stake in Vietnam-based Online Payments company NganLuong
MOL AccessPortal Sdn. Bhd. (MOL), the Malaysia based e-payment service provider, announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with pioneering Vietnamese e-commerce group, PeaceSoft Solutions Corporation (PeaceSoft) to acquire a 50% stake in NganLuong Joint Stock Company (NganLuong), PeaceSoft’s online payments unit. Under the joint venture agreement,
Dell Vostro 5460 now available in Malaysia from RM1549
Dell today announced the latest in its line-up of ultra-portable laptops- the Dell Vostro 5460. Measuring a mere 18.3mm and weighing in at just 1.54kg, the ultrathin Vostro 5460 delivers more power and portability for value-conscious customers and professionals, and IT decision makers looking for mobility and performance at the
Microsoft Surface RT available in Malaysia starting 25 April
Microsoft Malaysia announced that the Microsoft Surface RT will be available in Malaysia from 25 April 2013 onwards. The launch event will take place at Publika Shopping Gallery, Solaris Dutamas at 7pm. The Surface RT was announced in June 2012 and made available in October last year. While Microsoft has yet
Free Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac now available on Facebook AV Marketplace
Sophos announced that its free Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition is now available on Facebook’s Antivirus Marketplace in English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish languages. The international Antivirus Marketplace connects individuals with free versions of IT security software from the world’s leading vendors. The IT security vendor said that
ECS seals B2B distribution agreement with Samsung Malaysia
ICT distributor ECS ICT Berhad and Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn. Bhd. have signed a business-to-business (B2B) distribution agreement that will see ECS distributing the global leading consumer electronics provider’s entire range of IT and mobility products to the enterprise market. Under the agreement, Samsung notebook PCs, tablet PCs, smartphones
Microsoft says 3.6 Million PCs in Malaysia still running Windows XP
In a media statement yesterday, Microsoft Malaysia revealed that there are some 3.6 Million PCs in Malaysia still running Windows XP. Microsoft reminded customers that it will officially retire service and support for Windows XP on 8 April 2014. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide automatic fixes, updates,
Oracle Launched Data Centre in Singapore for Cloud Services
Oracle Corporation a leading database management systems company in the world, today launched its data centre in Singapore to meet the growing demand for Cloud-based services, as well as offering Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for customer in the region. Housed at Equinix, the Oracle Cloud data centre in Singapore will give customers
Western Digital invest in Skyera
Skyera Inc. and Western Digital Corp. announced that Skyera has received strategic funding from Western Digital Capital as part of its recently announced Series B round of financing. Western Digital Capital co-invested in the $51 million round as an extension of the strategic relationship between the two companies that also
Anti-spam provider SpamHaus gets Massive DDoS attack
Noticed any anomalies online in the last week or so? Do you live in Europe or North America? Chances are if you said yes to both you are being impacted by the largest distributed denial of service (DDoS) ever recorded. IT security vendor, Sophos talks about a massive DDoS attack
Survey says Malaysians Spent an Average RM1074 Online last year
An average Malaysian spent around RM1074 over 2012 according to a survey that was revealed by Rakuten, an e-commerce site from Japan with presence in Malaysia. The company said that Malaysia was included for the first time in the survey. The E-commerce Index, an independent global survey into shopping trends
VPN Gate- Free Anonymous VPNs for Everyone, thanks to a new University Project
VPN or Virtual Private Network service is useful for a lot of reason and it allows a user to access the Internet with complete freedom. The Government in Iran and China blocks Internet access to popular sites such as YouTube, Twitter or Facebook while most Government in other part of
Top 5 Ways to Spot and Score Bad IP Clients
Identifying improper behavior among the devices connected to their network is a critical tool for any organization concerned about Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). In light of the rapidly changing landscape of such targeted malware attacks, Fortinet lists the Top Five Types of Behavior that might indicate that a device has
Twitter App for Windows 8
Twitter announced its Windows 8 app last week. In addition to familiar Twitter features, Twitter for Windows 8 introduces new functionality that takes advantage of unique Windows 8 features: Snap view – use another app alongside Twitter. Snap Twitter into the left or right side of the screen and then
YouTube Hits a Billion Users Every Month
YouTube, the world most popular video sharing site now has a billion users every month. In a blog post, the Google-owned Youtube said that the growth is driven by Gen C (defined by the Internet, mobile, and social – consuming content when and where they want) and mobile devices.
