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Ingram Micro partners with Parablu to offer secure data management solutions

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Ingram Micro has announced the addition of Parablu to its Cloud portfolio in India. Parablu was one of the runners-up of the India edition of the Comet Competition conducted by Ingram Micro Cloud in 2019.

A provider of secure data management software, Parablu engineers new-age cloud data protection solutions for digital enterprises. Its privacy-focused, scalable, and cost-effective cloud data protection solutions help enterprises take control of their data. Parablu’s solutions include support for Endpoint and SaaS backup, Enterprise File Collaboration, and Secure File Transfer capabilities, as well as unique integration with Microsoft OneDrive for Business and Google Drive.

Jyotil Mankad, Director & Head of Cloud business at Ingram Micro India said, “In today’s digital era, advanced cybersecurity solutions help protect organizations against sophisticated cyberattacks. There is a huge opportunity for channel partners to support their customers with cutting-edge cloud-enabled security and data protection solutions.  Our partnership with Parablu will enable us to offer our partners greater choice and more value.”

Anand Prahlad CEO at Parablu said, “We’re very excited about the partnership with Ingram Micro. As employees have transitioned to working from home, it has created heightened awareness in businesses around data protection and security.  And, with increased regulation, businesses are being held more and more accountable for the data they keep.  Parablu’s offerings are specifically designed for end-user data management and help businesses counter problems around regulatory compliance, ransomware attacks, and malicious insider deletion. With Ingram Micro’s broad market reach and combined with Parablu’s differentiated offerings, this is a partnership with the potential to cause disruption and have a great impact.”

ViewSonic launches PX701-4K home entertainment projector

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ViewSonic, a global provider of visual solutions, has recently announced the launch of PX701-4K Home Entertainment projector. Taking impressive visuals, refining true 4K clarity, this power packed product is also equipped with 4.2ms Ultra-Fast Input and 240Hz refresh rate upgrading gaming experience to the next level.

The audio-visual devices have seen technological evolution and the key features include theatre experience at one’s own comfort and convenience. ViewSonic’s PX701-4K projector not only brings theatre experience at home but also streamline a smooth gaming experience for today’s young and passionate gamers.

Muneer Ahmad, Business Head – AV, ViewSonic India said, “ViewSonic focuses on developing a quality product with innovation and technology at its forefront. Our projectors are equipped with advanced features and technology that dwell with our consumers’ lifestyle. The newly launched PX701-4K projector has impressive visual quality which enhances viewing experience. The projector supports HDR and HLG content to produce dynamic-looking images and bring flat images to life. Available at an affordable price range, the product not only provides a theatre experience at home but apt for the enthusiast gamers with its magnificent features such as 4.2ms Ultra-Fast Input and 240Hz refresh rate enabling gaming experiences to the next level. Packed with the latest technology features for functionality and designed for multiple usages, ViewSonic delivers performance that remains uncompromised.”

The ergonomically designed projector PX701-4K, boost 3200 ANSI Lumens high brightness giving bright and clear images. The projector provides perfectly shaped images with comprehensive H/V keystone and 4 corner adjustment capabilities. The auto V keystone further frees you from manual adjustments. Equipped with SuperEco+ mode technology, it extends the lamp life of the projector from 15,000 hours to 20,000 hours i.e. four hours a day for more than 13 years saving maintenance cost and manual effort. Also, the projector is embedded with advanced Projector Warping Tool which offers a perfect projection even on curvy surface.

To offer an appealing audio performance, the newly launched projector is embedded with a 10W speaker. ViewSonic’s proprietary SuperColor Technology ensures to offer a true-to-life color performance in both bright and dark light. Also, an add on feature to the projector is its cloud-based color profile exchange, which allows users to create their own color profile to fit their preferences.

A built-in USB power output (5V/1.5A) can also be used to supply power to HDMI wireless dongles, like Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV stick, etc., eliminating the need for separate power adapters when streaming your favorite multimedia content.

The user-friendly projector offers an ultimate gaming experience with Ultra-Fast Input with low delay and seamless viewing of fast-moving objects that would enhance gaming experience to the next level. Additionally, its stunning picture and visual quality gives a theatre like experience.

The highly equipped product with advanced technology and user-friendly features is priced at Rs 1,99,000.

Loco, Logitech G join hands to host India’s largest PC tournament

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Live game streaming and esports platform Loco has partnered Logitech G, a global leader in gaming and PC accessories. The partnership marks a new milestone in the former’s mission to deliver unrivaled entertainment to the strong PC gaming ecosystem in India.

With a vision to reach out to the PC gaming community which is expected to be valued at $36.9 billion, both brands who are leaders in their respective industries, have teamed up to host one of India’s largest PC gaming tournaments. The tournament will see skilled PC gamers competing across four of the most popular and exciting PC games – Valorant, CS: GO, Rainbow 6 Siege, and DOTA2.

This industry-revolutionizing association will help create a unique value proposition for both the brands, showcasing Logitech G’s gaming peripherals/ gear/ accessories, as premium products along with Loco hosting an undoubted seamless streaming experience for players and viewers across the globe.

The five-month-long tournament that kick started in September’20 received a resounding response, with over 96 gaming teams including A-lister teams and pro players competing for top honors. Live-streamed on the Loco app, viewers can follow their favourite players, and see first-hand how Logitech G products can improve their play, apart from learning a new skill set to better their game. Further adding to the excitement and grandeur of the tournament, influencers such as AnkkitaC and Hydra Flick have also come on board as commentators.

Dhiraj Soni, Head of marketing and gaming category, Logitech India, said, “Logitech G has been constantly innovating for the vibrant and young community of gamers to have an immersive and seamless gaming experience. We carry a legacy when it comes to gaming peripherals and we are thrilled to partner with Loco to reach out to the gaming community through the esports tournament.” He further added, “We have been contributing significantly towards building a robust gaming ecosystem. We have a wide portfolio of products, enabling first time gamers with G102 mouse and G213 keyboard, enhancing performance for gaming enthusiasts with G502 mouse series and G733 wireless headsets, and appealing to pro gamers with the highly successful GProX headset.”

Anirudh Pandita, Founder, Pocket Aces, said, “We are at a key inflection point for gaming in India and we are excited to collaborate with Logitech, which has been at the forefront of supporting the gaming ecosystem in multiple countries. Working with a hardware giant like Logitech creates exciting possibilities for increasing penetration for PC gaming in the country and supporting existing gamers in the category. As the home of Indian gaming, Loco will continue to work towards supporting various categories of gamers and providing pathways for them to demonstrate their skill to the entire nation.”

Being the early pioneers of the Indian game streaming and epsports broadcasting space, Loco has strengthened its position in the constantly growing gaming ecosystem, which comprises over 300 million gamers and is estimated to be worth USD 1 billion by 2021.

With market leading partners like Fnatic India, Red Bull, NBA 2K League, Loco aims to bring the cutting-edge gaming experience to the gaming ecosystem in the country. Loco already houses some of India’s top competitive gamers and streamers such as Jonathan, Ghatak, IND Snax, and Xyaa, who, along with top teams like Fnatic, IND, 8bit, and Team Tamilas among others.

Amazon now on the Kotak Mobile Banking App

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Kotak Mahindra Bank and Amazon today announced a unique partnership that will enable Kotak customers to shop on Amazon from the Kotak mobile banking app using any payment mode of their choice.

In addition, eligible Kotak customers shopping on Amazon from the Kotak mobile banking app could also stand to receive customized rewards and offers sponsored by Amazon. This is over and above the ongoing deals & offers announced by the e-commerce company. The Amazon in-app integration is available to both Android and iOS users and can be found under the ‘KayMall’ tab in the Kotak app.

This partnership allows Kotak customers to seamlessly shop across categories such as consumer electronics, groceries, fashion, books, home products and many more on Amazon.

Deepak Sharma, President and Chief Digital Officer, Kotak Mahindra Bank said, “We continue to build-out our vision of a super app – one that combines the best of banking & lifestyle use cases and gives our customers one-stop access to a full range of services without having to toggle between apps. Amazon is one of India’s most popular e-commerce marketplaces and we are pleased to welcome them on-board and to be able to expand our suite of offerings for our customers. Through KayMall, our customers can discover and transact with a wide choice of leading partners & brands.”

Kishore Thota, Director, Customer Experience & Marketing, Amazon India said, “We continue to look for ways to innovate for the benefit of our customers and bring a superior shopping experience across India through such partnerships. These innovation driven partnerships include expanding access for customers on platforms that they use. We are excited that Kotak customers can discover and access Amazon through their banking app.”

As a part of Kotak’s digital banking strategy and in its journey towards becoming a one-stop super app, Kotak has been expanding the scope of offerings on its mobile banking app. ‘KayMall’ on Kotak’s mobile banking app offers customers a secure and convenient in-app shopping environment across a range of categories such as travel (flight, train and bus bookings), hotel bookings, shopping on e-commerce websites and magazine subscriptions.

EsportsXO announces one-stop destination for gamers, tournament organizers

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Bengaluru-based esports tournament management company EsportsXO has announced the launch of BattleXO, the first-ever fully automated SaaS-based platform that would cater to entities that intend to host tournaments of any scale or size. Unlike other similar platforms, the all-new platform will cater solely to those who indulge in skill-based and action-packed games, such as Free Fire, Call of Duty Mobile, Valorant, Clash Royale, Clash of Clans etc. BattleXO has been designed and developed to meet all the needs of tournament organizers, gamers and game developers.

The launch of BattleXo also marks the coming together of a number of top names from the esporting fraternity from across different parts of the country. Some of the most popular YouTubers, gamers and streamers, including Badge99, Nonstop Gaming, Casual Gaming and Gamerfleet, among others, have been brought onboard by EsportsXO for the purpose. BattleXO will provide all logistical and automation related help to let other tournament organizers host as many tournaments as possible. Going forward, the platform may host its own tournaments as well.

A major highlight of the all the tournaments that would be organized on BattleXo is that each would comprise prize money for the participants. Apart from tournament prize money, the gamers who participate would also get the opportunity to earn through brand collaborations.

EsportsXO co-founders Utsav Umang and Rohit Raj said, “Esporting is still in its nascent stage in India unlike in other parts of the world. The market is too unorganized and we aim to fill this gap at the earliest through our bouquet of products. Automation is a key aspect of all our services and products so that both gamers, as well as tournament organizers, can flourish much ado and getting stuck in technical nuances. We emphasize on being a product-based company, and our USP itself lies in our different offerings, many of which would hit the market soon.”

Xiaomi launches flagship smartphone Mi 11 with Snapdragon 888 chipset

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Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi, has launched its flagship smartphone M 11 globally, through a virtual event. The smartphone comes in two variants – 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB at Euro 749 and Euro 799, respectively – and it will be available from March.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 comes with a 6.81-inch AMOLED panel with WQHD+ resolution, a 120Hz maximum refresh rate, and 1500 nits maximum brightness. It supports HDR10+ and 100 per cent of the DCI-P3 color gamut. The display is housed in a minimal-bezel chassis with a 91.4 per cent screen to body ratio and protected by the toughest Gorilla Glass Victus.

Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform offers significant improvements in performance per watt, AI acceleration, 5G support, computational photography, gaming performance, wi-fi speed, and photo security.

The Mi 11 features three cameras at the back – 108MP wide-angle, 13MP ultra-wide angle, and 5MP ‘telemacro’. The front camera is a 20MP in-display unit.

The smartphone also features improved night-mode photos on three of the four cameras (primary, ultra-wide, and front) and RAW-level noise reduction for brighter night-time videos. AI Cinema mode gives one-click access to six creative features; Magic Zoom, Slow Shutter, Time Freeze, Night Time-lapse, Parallel World, and Freeze Frame Video.

Other advanced imaging features include HDR10+ video recording, Pro Time Lapse, and AI Erase 2.0, which cleans up images with a single click.

The smartphone is powered by a 4,600mAh battery with 55W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. The handset runs Android 11 with Xiaomi’s MIUI 12.5 overlay.

Portronics launches Adapto 20, a 20W wall adaptor for Rs 1,499

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Portable consumer electronics brand Portronics has launched a 20W PD fast-charging adaptor – Adapto 20. This high-speed adaptor is designed to charge your iOS and Android devices super-fast, hassle-free.

The 20W, super-efficient PD adaptor becomes a high-speed charging station, perfect for busy professionals, on-the-go parents or anyone who wants to avoid getting stuck with a low battery signal.

It is well-suited for iPhone 8 or later models, and is able to charge an iPhone 12 to 59% within 30 minutes, when it is paired with a PD cable.

The Adapto 20 is designed with strong ABS plastic that makes it safe to use, even in clumsy hands. Apart from this, it offers Over Current Protection, Over Voltage Protection, Over Heat Protection, Over Charging Protection and Short Circuit Protection to ensure safe charging. It is compatible with multiple devices like small phones and tablets, both iOS and Android.

Without cables, the Adapto 20 is priced at Rs 1,499 and is backed with a 1-year warranty, and is currently available at an introductory discounted price, on the leading online and offline stores.

U&i comes up with new logo reflecting a more modern look

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Gadget accessory and consumer electronics brand U&i has revealed its new logo, which reflects a more modern look and captures the company’s mission to deliver excellent quality, performance, and service support across the products they have.

According to the company, the new logo is more refined and modern as compared to the old one. The new logo uses the tagline “Born to Win” and the new slogan also epitomizes the mantra of “India Ki Brand, India Ke Liye”.

Paresh Vij, Founder and Director, U&i, said, “We are proud to announce the launch of the new brand logo as part of the ongoing evolution of our brand. Our business has grown and evolved over the years, and we felt it is time for a change. We have refreshed our logo to reflect who we are today and to symbolise our future.”

“After careful consideration, we chose a new logo that reflects a more modern look and captures our mission to deliver excellent quality, performance, and service support across the products we provide. With a clear strategic approach, we are also glad to proclaim the business mantra “Born to Win”, in order to create a distinct picture of our vision and mission,” added Vij.

Recently, U&i roped in Bollywood superstar John Abraham as its new brand ambassador. With the new alliance in place, both the brand and John Abraham are looking forward to creating a buzz in the market with technology and style. As part of this new association, John Abraham will be appearing in a series of campaigns for the brand’s comprehensive range of mobile batteries. With its latest alliance, U&i is aiming to widen its foothold as a trustworthy and reliable brand in the market.

Wansview launches W101, 1080P webcam in India

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Wansview has announced the launch of W101, 1080P webcam with microphone, plug and play, Wansview USB 2.0 desktop laptop computer web camera with auto light correction for Windows Mac OS, for video streaming, conference, gaming, online classes. The webcam is now available for purchase on Amazon India at Rs 3,390.

Among the key features, the webcam comes with advanced H.264 compression technology and 1080P resolution lens. Not only can this camera absorb audio within 20 ft, but also automatically reduce noise in the background and transfer dialogue automatically and clearly. The built-in stereo microphone makes the communication superior and realistic for you while video calls, feeling like you are talking face to face.

No additional drivers or software are required, this webcam can easily plug and play. You can plug it to your laptop, desktop, computer or smart TV with the USB 2.0 cable, then it’s able to get up and running on video software immediately.

Most of video software and computer systems are supported by this 1080P webcam. It works with video software like Zoom, Skype, Facebook, YouTube, PotPlayer, Face Time and others. As for the computer systems, it’s suitable for Windows systems, Mac OS, Android smart TV.

Facebook to remove more fake news about Covid-19, vaccines

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Social Media giant, Facebook, has reportedly announced that the company will expand its efforts to remove false claims regarding the Covid-19 vaccines on its platform and on Instagram.

According to some media reports, the expanded list of the false Covid-19 and its vaccine-related claims will be removed, including Covid-19 is man-made; vaccines are not effective at preventing the disease they were created to protect against; it’s safer to get a disease than to get its vaccine and vaccines are dangerous, toxic, or cause autism, among others.

The social media network said in a statement, on Monday, that the move is taken after consultations with leading health organizations, including the WHO.

Starting from this the company will also feature links in its Covid-19 information Center to the local health ministry of health websites in the US, which will help people to understand whether they’re eligible to get vaccinated and how to do so.

As per the report, Facebook in its statement said, “And in the coming weeks, as more information becomes available, we’ll continue to expand this feature to more countries and improve it to make it easier for people to see where and when they can get vaccinated in just a few taps.”

Building trust and confidence in vaccines is critical, so “we’re launching the largest worldwide campaign to help public health organizations share accurate information about Covid-19 vaccines and encourage people to get vaccinated as vaccines become available to them.”

The company is also providing $120 million in ad credits to help health ministries, NGOs, and UN agencies reach billions of people around the world with Covid-19 vaccine and preventive health information.