PC shipments in India grow by 30%: IDC

India's PC shipments for the second quarter in 2013 saw a 24% increase over Q2 2012 and a quarter-on-quarter surge of about 30.2 % over Q1 2013, according to the latest IDC report. In terms of vendor share, HP registered highest ever market share with 34.1% share in the quarter. Dell stood second with 11% share, while Acer grabbed the third position with 10.4%.

According to the IDC experts, the growth was driven by the ongoing special projects run by the state governments in the UP, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu, which accounted for roughly one third of the total PC market.

According to the experts, Dell's presence at the entry-level price-band helped them gain the second spot. Acer, on the other hand, continued to thrive in government and education projects spread across the country. IDC says Acer bagged large deals in the states of Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan, which pushed their growth in the commercial PC market in Q2.

Experts noted that the organic demands for PCs in the country outside special projects has dropped, raising a serious concern for PC Vendors. The rupee slide has also negative impact on the segment.

“...the rupee slide derailed enterprise spending, as the investment decisions remained seemingly delayed across most of the verticals,” says Kiran Kumar, Research Manager at IDC.

"Though the enterprise PC business was primarily driven by the single largest notebook deal in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the vendor also led the consumer PC business in India with their well established channel network and incentive programs tied with their effective pricing strategies," added Kiran.

According to Manish Yadav, Market Analyst, "Q2 had a sluggish start in April owing to inventory concerns coupled with shift in share of wallet towards commodities like gold and other consumer devices that were riding high on trade-back schemes and other time-to-time discount offers. Further, the announcement of new tax policies, such as the Local Body Tax in Mumbai and suburban areas, halted shipment growth in May. But June largely reversed this stillness aided by back-to-school campaigns and loading of stocks across partners in preparation to the impending price hike on account of rupee volatility."

Source : IDC (International Data Corporation)

Acer India launches new K series travel projectors- K135, K355

Businesses are increasingly going mobile with portability gaining a greater than ever preference amongst customers. Understanding this requirement, Acer India has introduced its new portable LED projectors – K135 and K355 under the Travel series projectors targeting at the SME, SMB and SOHO customers. This new range has been designed to bring high-impact performance anywhere.

Equipped with a USB port and SD card reader, Acer’s Travel Series projectors offers multiple connectivity options for the business user on the move. With built-in Office and PDF Document Reader support, these projectors can project the Office or PDF files via built-in USB and micro SD card reader without turning the PC. Moreover, Acer’s new travel friendly projectors also feature HDMI port that is Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) compliant, enabling the projectors to connect to smartphones and project crystal clear HD content along with immersive audio, while charging the phone simultaneously. Portability is further enhanced by its instant on/off feature that powers the projector on and off with no cool down time.

S Rajendran, CMO, Acer India said, “The dynamic environs of present-day businesses require flexible devices which deliver a high-quality reliable performance. Targeting consumers in the SME, SMB and SOHO segments, our feature rich portable Travel series projectors offer innovative connectivity options and provide a compelling, high impact presentation.

 These eco friendly projectors feature 500 and 1000 ANSI lumens high brightness that deliver high quality images. They also combine DLP technology with LED lamp technology to enhance picture quality and come with 30,000 hours of LED lamp life.

 Acer K135 and K355 projectors are priced at Rs 44,999 and Rs 69,500 respectively.

Manish Gupta joins Xerox as VP for India

As per the latest announcement made by Xerox, the company has appointedManish Gupta as Vice-President, Director of the Xerox Research Centre in India. As XRCI Director, Gupta will lead the centre’s mission to capture innovation opportunities for Xerox in emerging markets and advance Xerox’s position as the leading global provider of document and business process services. He also will oversee efforts to nurture “Open Innovation” partnerships in India and across the globe. Gupta will report to Sophie Vandebroek, Xerox Chief Technology Officer & President, Xerox Innovation Group. He joins Xerox after serving as Managing Director of Goldman Sachs Technology Division in India. He has also held various leadership positions with IBM both in India and at the company’s T.J. Watson Research Center in New York. At IBM, Gupta served as Director of IBM Research in India and was IBM’s Chief Technologist for India and South Asia. From 2001 to 2006, he served as a Senior Manager at the T. J. Watson Research Center where he led a team developing system software for the Blue Gene/L supercomputer, which won a National Medal of Technology and Innovation from the U.S. President in 2009. With Manish’s intimate knowledge of the Indian market, I look forward to a very high level of partnership between research and business teams to deliver game changing innovations for emerging markets and the world, said Rajat Jain, Managing Director, Xerox India.  Manish earned a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from IIT, Delhi in 1987, a Master of Science degree from the Ohio State University in 1988 and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign in 1992. He has co authored more than 75 papers, with more than 5,000 citations in the Google Scholar in the areas of high-performance computing, compilers and Java Virtual Machine optimizations, and has been granted more than 15 U.S. patents. He is a Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).

Transcend Launches 64 GB, 128 GB Memory Cards

Transcend, has launched new SDXC UHS-I memory cards with storage spaces of 64 GB and 128 GB. Transcend's SDHC/SDXC UHS-I memory cards (128 GB) are said to be capable of storing more than 20,000 high-res images/photos and over 8500 RAW images at an average of 14 MB file size. The card can store 32 hours of HD video footage. So these cards are ideally for professional photographers and amateur filmmakers, if supported by the device they use.

The Transcend 128 GB 600x card maximum file transfer speed of 90MB/s while the 64 GB 300x card can handle 45 MB/s, according to the press release. When used with Transcend's RDF5 USB 3.0 card reader, the 128 GB 600X card is said transfer 1 GB file to a computer in about 12 seconds.

The file system used in these memory cards is the exFAT, that generally supports files larger than 4 GB. The Transcend 128 GB 600x SDXC UHS-I card is currently available for Rs 17,300; whereas the 64 GB 300x SDXC UHS-I card is available for Rs 6800.

TP-LINK's M5350 Mobile wifi 3G sim card router

TP-LINK, a global provider of networking products, today announced its new 3G Mobile Wi-Fi M5350, designed to provide high-speed Internet access anywhere you go. This iF 2013 Product Design Award Winner and CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Award Honoree is at the forefront of wireless 3G sharing, combining the mobility of 3G broadband connections using its internal 3G modem with the flexibility of Wireless 802.11n and powered using a high-capacity 2000mAh internal rechargeable battery creating a robust wireless sharing device with unbeatable performance.

With its sleek “pebble-like” design and OLED status display, the M5350is as comfortable at the beach as it is on the conference table. Whether on a business trip or a road trip with their family, users can enjoy the freedom of wireless internet wherever 3G coverage is available, without having to haul around a bulky device. With its powerful 2000mAh battery the M5350 is able to operate for a full 7-10 hours at full capacity and can be flexibly recharged via a micro USB cable connected to a laptop, portable charger or included adapter to provide endless hours of 3G sharing.

The device is incredibly easy to deploy, allowing even novice users to get their networks up and running in a flash. With a SIM slot supporting HSPA+ 3G broadband connections featuring download speeds up to 21Mbps and upload speeds up to 5.7Mbps, users have ample bandwidth with which to share files and media across their mobile network and even play online games while on the move.

With an internal Micro SD Card slot for storage up to 32 GB, users can also have their M5350 function as a portable hard drive in which to store and share their data.

Features

·         Sleek, compact “pebble-like” shell with OLED status display

·         Internal WCDMA 3G modem with SIM card slot

·         802.11n wireless AP

·         Internal 2000mAh battery for 7-10 hours of 3G sharing

·         Micro SD Card slot supporting up to 32 GB of storage

Specifications

Hardware Features
Interface	1 micro USB port for power, MicroSD card slot
OLED Display	Power, WLAN, Internet, Signal Strength, Battery Level, Messages, Traffic data
Button	Power, Reset
MicroSD card	Up to 32G
Dimensions (L X W X H)	94mm×56.7mm×19.8mm
Antenna	Internal Antenna
Power Supply	Internal 2000mAh Rechargeable Battery, 5VDC/1.0A External Power Adapter
WIRELESS FEATURES
Wireless Standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Wireless Frequency	2.4-2.4835GHz
Signal Rate	Up to 72Mbps
EIRP	<20dBm
Wireless Security	Supports 64/128 bit WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK,Wireless MAC Filtering, Enable/Disable SSID Broadcast
SOFTWARE FEATURES
Supports	HSPA+/HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS
Download Speed	Up to 21Mbps
Upload Speed	5.76Mbps
Band	WCDMA：2100/1900/900Mhz                     GSM：850/900/1800/1900Mhz
DHCP	DHCP server, DHCP Client List
others	SMS, Traffic Statistics

About TP-LINK

TP-LINK is a global provider of SOHO and SMB networking products and is the World's No.1 provider of WLAN and Broadband CPE devices. Our products are available in over 120 countries to tens of millions customers. Committed to intensive R&D, efficient production and strict quality management, TP-LINK continues to provide award-winning networking products in Wireless, ADSL, Routers, Switches, IP Cameras, Powerline Adapters, Print Servers, Media Converters and Network Adapters for Global end-users.

 Visit us at http://www.tp-link.in

ASRock Guarantees 5 Year Warranty for Z87 OC Formula Motherboards with Waterproof Conformal Coating

Accidents happen, especially when you try to avoid them. But rest assured that ASRock’s latest ATX sized OC Formula Series motherboards, including Z87 OC Formula/ac (with 802.11ac WiFi support) and Z87 OC Formula are protected by a special layer of Conformal Coating. As you’ve probably already heard, Conformal Coating protects the motherboards from conductive liquids, dust, corrosion and extreme temperatures*. And if you still feel skeptical about the lifespan of your overclocking oriented motherboards, fear not! ASRock guarantees 5 year warranty!  

ASRock’s Z87 OC Formula/ac and Z87 OC Formula are designed by the world famous overclocker Nick Shih. These two motherboards possess both hardware and software features for extreme overclocking, and they are also fully loaded with a set of lifestyle based features named A-Style. ASRock provides the five year warranty package as long as the malfunctions and defects occur under normal use conditions and aren’t caused by misuse or abnormal operations**. If unfortunately the motherboard cannot be repaired, ASRock will replace the product with equivalent or next generation products. 

* Conformal Coating may protect the motherboard against conductive liquids, but only to a certain extent. To avoid damaging your computer and other components, we still advise users to keep liquids a safe distance away.

** The details of this 5 year warranty service may vary by different regions.

For more product information, please visit :

http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z87%20OC%20Formulaac/

Brother launches New Series of Printers in India Market

Japanese Printing Solutions Provider Brother Industries expects its revenues from the Indian market to grow at about 30 per cent as it launches new products and expands its distribution network in the country.

The company, which manufactures printers and industrial sewing machines, is present in India as Brother International India.

"India is our fastest growing market. Currently, its contribution to our global revenues is in single digit but we expect this to change soon. We can't disclose our India numbers, but we expect sales to grow 30 per cent this year," Brother Industries General Manager (Emerging Countries Group) Atsushi Iwamoto told computer news reporters here today.

The USD 5 billion group is focussed on markets like India, Brazil, Russia and Vietnam for growth equipped with its own R&D and manufacturing capabilities.

On a global level, Brother is confident of clocking USD 5.7 billion in revenues for FY2014. It follows April-March fiscal. Further, it expects to reach the USD 7.5 billion milestone by 2015.

"Earlier the focus was on developed markets like the US and Europe. But we are now targeting the emerging markets and are in the process of introducing products designed for these markets," he said.

In India, Brother International India is focused on the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) users.

It launched three new mono laser products today and said it aims to capture over 15 per cent of the mono laser category in the country by 2015.

"The mono laser printer market in India is about 1.7 million units and we have about four per cent share. We have to increase this to 15 per cent by 2015 and 25 per cent by 2017. We are launching new products keeping in mind the needs of the SME and SOHO users," Brother International India MD Yoshiji Matsui said.Brother is in process of expanding its distribution network by the Mode of DIRECT BILLING to its 100 + BC1 partners and Service Points in the Indian market to reach more customers, he added. 

The new range comprises one single function laser printer priced at about Rs 5,000 and two Multi-function printers priced at Rs 9,090 and Rs 13,100 for End Customers backed up with Standard Brother On Site Warranty of  one year.

Brother North India Team is excited about this launch and the BC1 partners who were present in the event showed firm confidence in Exponential Growth of Brother business with these new Models.

for more inquiry visit http://welcome.brother.com/in-en.html