Technology
Single hardware, multiple applications
HP launched the IT industry’s first mission critical converged
infrastructure solution in Colombo last week parallel to its global
launch.
Marketing manager, business critical systems HP, Ananth Sharma said
that this new product will improve customers’ performance and provide up
to 100% application availability simplifying mission critical computing
for the most demanding workloads.
The new product will end the era that used multiple hardware for
multiple applications. Today over 70% of the IT cost of organisations
goes for operation and maintenance. Failure of servers or hardware
affect business making huge losses especially for companies in
financial, health care, manufacturing, distribution and public services,
Sharma said.
After the financial crisis companies have slashed IT budget but
expect greater efficiency.
HP Integrity Superdome 2 provides up to 450% improvement in
infrastructure reliability over previous generations. It has been built
on Unified Blade Scale Architecture and delivers over 100 new
mission-critical innovations. Its unique Crossbar Fabric increases
system resiliency by intelligently routing data between blades and
input/out put ports with complete redundancy.
Another advantage of the solution is lower total cost of ownership
with new HP integrity server blades. It expands from two sockets to the
industry’s first eight socket UNIX scale-up server blade.
This blade’s architecture allows clients to expand the IT system with
the expansion of the business. It is a highly scalable infrastructure
and can start with small scale and grow with increasing workload.
The new HP solution significantly reduces electricity consumption and
therefore it is a green IT initiative as well.
The new HP integrity rx2800 i2 rack mount server enables clients to
use their existing rack-mount environments. With a familiar
infrastructure design, the server is ideal for smaller or remote
installations such as branch office applications.
HP-UX 11iv3 operating system delivers up to 50 percent in application
development time and the fastest failover in the market.
It offers automated management and allows client to shrink and grow
virtual servers with the needs of their businesses.
It also delivers instant capacity on demand and built-in software
enhancements to improve management and security.
HP mission critical services ensure higher levels of availability by
identifying all possible sources of down time.
The services are offered on various levels.
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Pyxle develops Chinese Dragon Cafe website
 Chinese Dragon Cafe (CDC) recently launched its official website with
an online ordering system for the convenience of its customers and to
improve sales delivery.
The website was designed and developed by the software solutions
Company Pyxle. Initiate the re-branding and expansion program began six
months ago.
CDC is one of the oldest Chinese restaurants in Sri Lanka servicing
customers for over half a century. This family owned restaurant opened
its first branch on Galle Road in 1942. Due to its expansion program CDC
has branched off in two other locations in the Colombo Metropolitan
area. Two more outlets are be opened in the suburbs of Colombo.
Director CDC Miriam Solomons said, “Our business objective lies in
providing the best for the customers taste. With more than 60 years of
experience in the Sri Lankan restaurant industry, CDC is well versed
with the growing trends of the appetizers/food customers look for. Pyxle
has tastefully designed our website to suit the authentic cuisines that
we serve.
Managing Director Pyxle Presantha Jayamaha said, “We are pleased to
have developed this eCommerce site for CDC within the tight delivery
schedule and technology requirement. For CDC we proposed a social media
integrated CMS with a sophisticated shopping cart where users could
browse the menu, place orders online, pick favourites, suggest menu
items to friends or get suggestions, request special orders, manage
invoices.
PC House now PCH
 We are set to play a pivotal role in bringing the latest, best and
most appropriate IT solutions to the doorsteps of our customers to
enable them to face the future with confidence said Founder and Chairman
of PC House Limited S.H.M. Rishan at the re-launch of PC House as PCH.
With an outstanding depth of product range, a network of world
renowned partners, and a wide distribution capability, enables the
company to provide the latest technology on par with the rest of the
world.
PC House has an impressive track record of 13 years in the field of
IT.
We have laid the foundation and business strategy to always stay a
step ahead of the industry. Strenthened by a fresh Board of Directors
and by a new identity, PCH will be more focused on providing futuristic
products and services said Director PCH Mangala Boyagoda.
As a feature of its new corporate image, PC House Limited will be
re-launching its corporate website which will include an e-commerce
capability, an advanced customer care module and changes that will make
it much more customer friendly.
Intel unveils Atom processors
At Computex today, Intel Corporation unveiled new products and
features based on its low-power Intel ‘Atom’ processor family, including
plans to further differentiate the popular netbook category and expand
into several new market segments beyond its growing PC, laptop and
server businesses.
 Commenting on Intel’s participation at the event in Taipei, Country
Business Manager, Intel EM Limited - Sri Lanka Liaison Officer Indika de
Zoysa said, “Intel recently unveiled the future Intel Atom
processor-based System on Chip (SoC), codenamed “Tunnel Creek” that, for
the first time, will allow other companies to connect their own custom
silicon to Intel’s SoC product.
The Intel Atom processor also powers the Intel Reader, and the
company has received more than 3,000 non-PC design inquiries most
new-to-Intel potential customers ranging from fish finders to golf
carts.
During his address Executive Vice President and Co-General Manager,
Intel Architecture Group, David Perlmutter touched on Intel efforts,
which included showing off the world’s thinnest netbook running on the
upcoming mobile dual-core, codenamed “Pine Trail”.
At just 14mm, the razor-thin codenamed “Canoe Lake” innovation
platform runs cooler and is 50 percent thinner than any other netbook
consumers can find on the market today.
In addition, Perlmutter showed a range of other Intel Atom
processor-based devices spanning energy efficient blade servers,
retailing systems, presentation projectors and multiple tablets.
“Intel believes the strength of the Intel Atom franchise can help
consumers realise the true potential for a common experience to enable
the compute continuum,” said Perlmutter.
“With platforms ranging from compact and portable netbooks, to Smart
TV experiences and innovative tablets designs, Intel® architecture is
driving innovative products based on a unique ‘port of choice’ software
strategy.”
Citing a million PCs sold a day, Perlmutter also highlighted the
momentum around the all new 2010 Intel Core processor family, including
Intel Wireless Display and an overview of next-generation Intel Core
processors using the Intel microarchitecture codenamed “Sandy Bridge,”
targeted to be in production late 2010.
Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Software and
Services Group at Intel, Renee James joined Perlmutter on stage to
discuss how software and software choice will help drive Intel’s vision
for the Intel Atom processor and a cross-device experience.
This provides consumers consistency and accessibility to their
content on a choice of computers and PC-like devices.
James also announced that Asus will be the first OEM to ship a
pre-installed, customized Intel AppUp client called “asus app store” on
netbooks this fall, beginning with Windows and following with MeeGo-based
systems.
R&G with John Keells to market Samsung laser printers
R&G, the Sri Lankan imaging solutions expert was appointed authorised
reseller by John Keells Office Automation to market Samsung laser
printers to give customers quality services and maintenance for Samsung
laser printers.
R&G Capital (Pvt.) Ltd., is the one and only STMC international
quality certified company in Sri Lanka.
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is a leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies
with consolidated sales of US$96 billion in 2008, employing
approximately 164,600 people in 179 offices across 61 countries.
The company consists of two business units: Digital Media &
Communications and Device Solutions.
Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory
chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs.
R&G’s growing customer base is compiled of apparel, finance,
insurance, hospitality and health sectors.
R&G’s printing solutions are reliable and the company assures their
customers that, with the availability of their new print management
solutions, the cost of printing would be reduced by as much as 25% to
30%.
R&G Capital (Pvt.) Ltd plans to open an authorized Samsung clinic in
the heart of Nugegoda town to provide maintenance and warranty based
services for existing Samsung users and newly registered users while
trade-in offers where old Samsung laser printers are traded for new
printers of Samsung. The facilities are also available at the clinic and
other showrooms.
Samsung opens flagship store
Softlogic, the authorised distributor for Samsung consumer
electronics and home appliances in Sri Lanka opened its flagship store
recently.
The store carries the entire line up of consumer electronics and home
appliances, from LCDs. Plasma TVs, flat screen TVs, audios, home theatre
systems, refrigerators, washing machines, microwave ovens, LCD monitors
to mobile phones.
Samsung has maintained its position as the leader in the global
flat-panel TV market for the third year running, a testimonial to the
company’s superior technological performance and the strong value
proposition it provides to the consumer. The Samsung LED HDTV Series
boasts mega contrast ratios, complements of Samsung’s ground breaking
LED TV Engine.
Energy consumption is reduced by 40% versus traditional LCD HDTVs of
similar size. They are mercury free and lead free in keeping with being
environmentally friendly.
The Samsung Flagship Store covers an area of nearly 3,000 sq.ft. |
