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Canon Launches Professional 4K Camcorder with High Image Quality, Improved AF and Transmission Functionality in aCompact Body

India, 18th August 2021 –Canon announced today the launch of the XF605, a new XF-series professional-use camcorder with a 1.0-inch CMOS sensor and the ability to record 4K/50p/4:2:2/10-bit/HDR video to SD cards. Featuring high-image quality comparable to the XF series flagship model (the XF705 released in November 2018), the XF605 has a compact body for greater portability. The new camcorder also delivers improved AF and transmission functionality, making it ideal for genres such as broadcast journalism, documentary films and event coverage that demands immediate responsiveness and single-operator shooting styles.

Featuring a L (Luxury) Series lens, a 1.0-inch CMOS sensor and a DIGIC DV7 image processor, the XF605 enables users to capture high-quality 4K/50p/4:2:2/10-bit HDR video. In addition, users also have the option of high-image-quality HDR recording and high-framerate 120 FPS recording in Full HD. Designed to be highly portable while retaining three lens rings for enhanced operability, the new camcorder weighs approximately 600 grams less than the XF705—more than a 25% reduction in weight—and has a compact body that is about 10% shorter in both length and height.

With Dual Pixel CMOS AF[1] technology—an autofocus technology in which each effective pixel on the CMOS sensor can perform both phase-difference autofocusing and imaging functions—the XF605 achieves high-speed and high-accuracy focusing. In addition, the new camcorder is the first XF series model to include eye and head AF, as well as improved face detect AF, enabling more accurate and stable tracking of subjects. The new camcorder also offers more intuitive operation through features such as touch-panel menu operations and a replay mode.

Using the newly released CTM[2] mobile app for iOS, the XF605 can connect and transfer recorded video data via cable[3] or wirelessly to iOS devices and transfer data to FTP servers at broadcast stations or other locations, thus enabling faster and more efficient workflows for broadcast operations.


[1] Focus area is approximately 80% (vertically) x 80% (horizontally)

[2] Content Transfer Mobile, a paid application to be released in mid-October 2021. Compatibility will

gradually be extended to additional devices.

[3] Compatible USB cable (sold separately) required when transferring data via wired connection.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Paves Way For Mass Deployment of Open RAN in 5G Networks with Industry-First Open RAN Solution Stack

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  • Innovative Open RAN offering is the first solution to emerge from HPE’s newly created Communications Technology Group, bringing together HPE’s unique IP across telco software, services and infrastructure
  • HPE orchestration platform brings automation and agility to the radio access network, enabling the commercial deployment of Open RAN at scale

New Delhi – February 25, 2021 – Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) today announced the HPE Open RAN Solution Stack to enable the commercial deployment of Open RAN at scale in global 5G networks. The HPE Open RAN Solution Stack includes HPE’s orchestration and automation software, RAN specific infrastructure blueprints and telco optimized infrastructure. HPE service management and orchestration software supports telco networks from the core to the edge, reducing risk and allowing operators to seize the benefits of 5G. The HPE Open RAN Solution Stack also features the new HPE ProLiant DL110 Gen10 Plus server – the industry’s first Open RAN (radio access network) workload optimized server.

The HPE Open RAN Solution Stack has been developed by HPE’s newly formed Communications Technology Group (CTG), which offers one of the broadest telco portfolios in the market, and has been created to help telcos and enterprises take advantage of the huge 5G market opportunity with a family of open, interoperable solution stacks. The HPE Open RAN Solution Stack follows in the footsteps of the HPE 5G Core Stack that was unveiled in March last year. The solutions are linked with a common orchestration platform which supports telcos deploying resources and applications from the telco core to the edge. Both solutions are underpinned by an ecosystem of partners, with industry leaders already working to test and optimize their Open RAN software with the HPE Open RAN Solution Stack.

Global communications networks are undergoing a major transformation. 5G has been developed with open standards, allowing network operators to move away from proprietary single vendor systems on which previous generation networks were built. 5G standards give network operators the ability to mix and match best-of-breed hardware and software from multiple vendors into both the RAN and the core. These open technologies are being pursued vigorously by global telcos, industry bodies, and governments as they promise to create greater competition, lower costs, and boost innovation.

Open, cloud-native 5G networks are built on industry standard IT hardware running virtualized networks and technology advancements are now enabling the benefits of this disaggregation to also be applied to 5G RAN. HPE is contributing to the O-RAN Alliance and the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) who are driving this major industry shift. With the introduction of the HPE Open RAN Solution Stack, telcos can prepare for the commercial adoption of Open RAN at scale. HPE has more than 30 years of experience designing, building and tuning telco-grade infrastructure and software, and is bringing its unique telco expertise to bear with this pre-integrated, hardened RAN infrastructure platform.

“By driving innovation from edge to cloud through secure, open solution stacks, HPE aims to become the transformation catalyst for the 5G economy,” said Phil Mottram, SVP and GM, Communications Technology Group, Hewlett Packard Enterprise. “We have collaborated with customers and partners to build the HPE Open RAN Solution Stack from the ground up to meet the unique demands of Open RAN deployments. The HPE ProLiant DL110 Gen10 Plus server is the industry’s first Open RAN workload optimized server, allowing telcos to deliver efficiencies, reduce operational complexity, simplify the infrastructure, and futureproof the radio access network.”

Accelerating the commercial deployment of Open RAN

The HPE Open RAN Solution Stack allows telcos to allocate resources where needed, delivering increased network agility, efficiency and flexibility. Designed from the ground up to support RAN workloads, the HPE Open RAN Solution Stack enables customers to futureproof their RAN and protect their investment by gaining the ability to support new multivendor technologies in a low risk environment.

The key to deploying Open RAN at scale is the ability to manage and orchestrate workloads across thousands of edge sites. HPE’s tried and tested management and orchestration software is ready for deployment in live Open RAN instances. It brings key innovations, including intent-based orchestration and AI/ML based automation solutions. This allows telcos to manage thousands of virtual machines (VMs), and hundreds of different virtual network functions (VNFs) and containerized network functions (CNFs) across the entire network.

Another crucial element is access to low risk, pre-validated telco-optimized technology blueprints. The small number of open RAN deployments currently live are built on bespoke configurations that are not designed to be replicated across thousands of sites. Telco Infrastructure Blueprints from HPE solve this challenge, reducing the risk, complexity and speed of deployment, whilst allowing for software from a variety of vendors. HPE is collaborating with Intel to develop a verified reference configuration built to help customers simplify the path to virtualized RAN (vRAN), establishing a foundation of hardened hardware, firmware and software that reduces time to market and operational complexities for both telcos and technology partners.

Photo 1 - Graphic of the HPE Open RAN Solution Stack

HPE CTG is committed to creating a vibrant ecosystem of partners to reduce the risk of deploying open, multivendor 5G networks. The HPE 5G Core Stack has already gained support from many industry leaders and with the launch of the HPE Open RAN Solution Stack, HPE is encouraging telcos, systems integrators, network equipment providers, and software vendors to come together to test, validate and pre-integrate their Open RAN technologies in order to deliver open, best of breed solutions.

The HPE Open RAN Solution Stack is launched with the brand new HPE ProLiant DL110 Gen10 Plus server that is highly optimized for the vRAN workloads that telcos demand:

  • Open, standards-based architecture — Supporting multi-vendor software-based RAN solutions
  • Powerful compute capabilities — Backed by upcoming 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors delivering the performance and low power consumption required for RAN sites
  • Carrier-grade ruggedized NEBS Level 3 and GR 3108-compliant platform — Designed for the far edge
  • Reduced overall power consumption and footprint — Supporting the functionality of baseband unit, fronthaul gateway and cell site router in a highly optimized single short-depth 1U/1P server
  • Accelerator options — Driving the performance-sensitive, packet-processing vRAN workload
  • Consistency from core to edge — Delivering the trusted HPE ProLiant security and manageability experience, including silicon root of trust

The HPE ProLiant DL110 Gen10 Plus server is the latest addition to HPE’s comprehensive hardware portfolio for communications service providers, which also includes HPE Edgeline Converged Edge Systems. The Edgeline EL8000 family of rugged multi-blade servers offer a large-accelerator capability and can also accommodate a variety of 5G vRAN scenarios, as well as non-RAN workload such as multi-access edge compute (MEC). The HPE ProLiant DL360 is also a good option for centralized RAN deployment.

5G Core trials by Orange and HPE

Now generally available worldwide, the HPE 5G Core Stack is an open, cloud-native, containerized 5G core network software stack that unlocks the full potential of 5G. It offers slicing and end-to-end automation, enabling telcos to deliver differentiated quality services across their existing and future networks.

Orange, one of the world’s largest mobile network operators, is on a journey to transform to an open, multivendor cloud approach for 5G. The company is conducting multiple trials to ensure it is ready for this significant transformation. A demo with HPE and Casa Systems at their Lab in France was successfully realized last year.

“In 2020 together with HPE, we achieved the first call on a multivendor 5G standalone network chain. Now we are going further and are testing the concept of a 100% software-based, data and AI-driven, fully automated 5G Core,” said Emmanuel Bidet, VP, Convergent Networks Control, Orange Group. “HPE is an important partner with a long history in core networks and OSS systems, a good understanding of our multivendor needs, and experience of horizontal and vertical integration from application to infrastructure. HPE brings a set of cloud native, standards-compliant network functions, and the automation of slice management that can be replicated for end to end integration in each country. The first results are really encouraging and Orange appreciate the strong involvement from HPE teams.”

With the HPE 5G Core Stack, telcos can bring in network functions as needed, enabling them to respond to market developments, avoid vendor lock-in and futureproof the network for forthcoming milestones in 5G standards. It can be deployed, tested and commissioned in less than an hour – more than 10x faster than a traditional core solution. It is simple to operate and offers unlimited scalability thanks to its true cloud-native design.

In line with the founding principle of HPE CTG, the HPE 5G Core Stack combines the best of HPE’s software and hardware expertise with this solution available today as a pre-integrated software and hardware platform via HPE GreenLake. By deploying the HPE 5G Core Stack on a pay-as-you-use basis with HPE Greenlake, telcos can deploy a 5G core network with reduced risk and little upfront investment by aligning costs to the number of subscribers.

HPE – a trusted and proven partner to telcos

HPE CTG continues a legacy of more than 30 years of experience in the telecoms industry, with more than 300 telco customers in 160 countries and 850 million mobile devices worldwide connected to HPE software. HPE CTG plays an important role in advancing HPE’s edge-to-cloud platform as-a-service strategy and uniquely brings together both enterprise and telco solutions that can bridge from the enterprise edge, across the telco network into multiple clouds. The CTG portfolio includes: open, cloud-native, flexible solutions; pre-integrated stacks and blueprints; automation and operations software; secure, resilient carrier-grade IT infrastructure; and enterprise connectivity with edge networking solutions from Aruba.

 Availability

The HPE ProLiant DL110 Gen10 Plus server will be available worldwide in Q2 2021.

Wansview announces the launch of W101, 1080P Webcam in India

Wansview announces the launch of W101, 1080P Webcam in India

Wansview Webcam

Wansview announces 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 with MRP of Rs. 3390.

Key Features:

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  • 1080P USB Webcam: The webcam comes with advanced H.264 compression technology and 1080P resolution lens.
  • Dual Noise Cancellation Microphone: 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.
  • USB Plug and Play: No additional drivers or software 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.
  • Versatile Compatibility: 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.

 

Box Contents: 1 x Wansview W101 Webcam and 1 x User Manual

All product images and additional details can be found at: https://www.wansview.com

Kaspersky shares IT security recommendations for businesses in 2021

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25 January 2021

Remote work will catalyze a shift from the corporate perimeter concept to micro-office security certification. Outsourcing of IT and cybersecurity functions will be crucial to solve expertise shortages and save budgets. To coordinate managed service providers along with using multiple cloud services, cloud security and management skills will become a ‘must have’. These and other cybersecurity challenges and trends will be among those that businesses will have to manage this year, according to a new Kaspersky report.

A shift to remote work, financial constraints due to economic recession and the growth of cyberthreats due to the global pandemic will affect the day to day role of cybersecurity professionals in 2021. Understanding the challenges but also perceiving opportunities in IT and IT security management is key for companies to maintain their protection. The recent Kaspersky report, “Plugging the gaps: 2021 corporate IT security predictions” suggests advice for each role related to cybersecurity, including CEOs or business owners, CISOs, SOC team leads and IT managers. Here are some of the main trends to monitor:

  • Protecting the perimeter is no longer enough – home office assessment and certification will be needed. There should be tools to scan the level of security in a workplace – from the presence of software vulnerabilities to connecting to an unreliable or unprotected Wi-Fi hotspot. It will also require wider adoption of VPN, privileged access management, multifactor authentication systems, the implementation of stricter monitoring, and the updating of existing contingency and emergency plans.
  • Transition to a service model will enable required levels of IT and IT security with lower investments. According to Kaspersky’s survey, seven-in-10 (79%) businesses said they already plan to use a managed service provider (MSP) or managed security service provider (MSSP) in the next 12 months[1]. This is for good reason as the service model helps to minimize capital investments and transition business costs from CapEx to OpEx.
  • Training for internal IT security specialists should incorporate management skills. Cybersecurity professions split into very narrow specializations, meaning that hiring staff for each specific role may be too expensive. This is where outsourcing can help plug the gap. However, businesses that outsource key cybersecurity components still need to focus on developing management skills for their in-house teams to handle those outsourced functions.
  • There will be an increased reliance on cloud services, making dedicated management and protection measures necessary. The survey showed that in 2020, employees in 95% of enterprises and 94% of SMBs used non-corporate software and cloud services such as social networks, messengers or other applications. This is unlikely to change when staff return to the office. To ensure that any corporate data is kept under control, better visibility over cloud access will be necessary. IT security managers will need to align themselves with this cloud paradigm and develop skills for cloud management and protection.

Along with the introduction of new cybersecurity practices, the quality of tools that enable these changes will be equally important. Quality of protection and seamless manageability are key when choosing cybersecurity solutions. “We have seen two important changes in what customers expect from corporate cybersecurity offerings. Firstly, the quality of protection is no longer up for discussion – now it’s a ‘must have’. Another major trend is that deep integration between various components of corporate security, ideally from a single vendor, now plays a bigger role. For instance, there was a long-held belief in the industry that various specialized solutions from various vendors can help create the best combination for protection. Now, organizations are looking for a more unified approach with maximum integration between different security technologies,” says Alexander Moiseev, Chief Business Officer at Kaspersky.

[1] According to Kaspersky Global Corporate IT Security Risks Survey (ITSRS), conducted across 31 countries in June 2020. Throughout the report, a total of 5,266 IT business decision-makers were interviewed.

boAt announces “Make in India” earwear and accessories to mark India’s 72nd Republic Day.

 

 National, January 25th, 2021

Home-grown audio & accessories brand boAt launches a series of ‘Make in India’ wired and wireless earphones as well as mobile accessories. Staying true to its commitment, boAt has started its Make in India journey with its top sellers such as Bassheads 100, Bassheads 152 and Rockerz 255 pro. These products will now be manufactured locally and will be available across eCommerce platforms including Amazon, Flipkart, etc. and their website starting 26th January 2021. It’s a pleasant milestone that boAt has been eyeing ever since they received $100 Million USD funding from Warburg Pincus earlier this year.

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boAt plans on launching many more products in 2021. This includes launching headphones, speakers and true wireless earphones under their “Make in India” initiative. The brand has been nimble in redrawing its supply chain ever since COVID-19 struck and has been steadily shifting production to India.

boAt carries the spirit of India and is now in the top 5 wearables globally as per IDC. The company is also the #1 brand in personal audio in India (headphones, earphones, sound-related accessories) with a rapidly emerging presence in adjacent consumer-focused, lifestyle electronics categories. Its product portfolio offers well-designed, distinctive products at attractive price points. boAt continues to achieve rapid revenue growth (100%+ over the past several years) and exhibits a strong profitability profile.

On the launch, Aman Gupta, Co-Founder, boAt said, “Being market leaders, boAt to lead from the front. It’s a moment of pride for us to announce the products that are in line with the Honourable Prime Minister’s Make in India vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. It’s a testament to our commitment to build an ecosystem in India. In the coming months, many more boAt products will be manufactured and launched in India.”

boAt’s current “Make in India” portfolio, as well as their upcoming launches, can be bought from www.boat-lifestyle.com  

Product

Price

Bassheads 100

399

Bassheads 152

499

Rockerz 255 pro

1599

 The new range of audio and mobile accessories will be available on the boAt website and across e-Commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart starting 26th January 2021

beyerdynamic launches ‘TYGR 300 R’ – an Open-Back Circumaural Gaming Headphone in India

beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG, the German brand known for its innovative audio products with the highest sound quality and pioneering technology, officially announces its open-back circumaural (around-the-ear) gaming headphones TYGR 300 R in India. The headphone allows for outstanding sound while being irresistibly easy to use – simply plug-in and play.

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Platform-independent Top Performance

The TYGR 300 R is an open-back circumaural headphone with true professional sound reinvented for gaming. It features a high wearing comfort and detailed sound that creates a unique adventure and brings gaming to another level. We bet you will hear sounds that you have never experienced before. The magnificent soundstage of the TYGR 300 R is adapted for accurate and fast in-game sound localisation. The open-back design and innovative acoustic-fleece emphasise the spatial sound environment. The result is a perfectly balanced sound for an impressive gaming experience.

 

Comfortable Design with Quality Materials

Time is limitless when you are in a game. The TYGR 300 R is combined with carefully selected materials, a lightweight design and a robust build to provide the perfect synergy between comfort and quality. Even the sound is optimised for ultimate wearing comfort. The integrated acoustic-fleece helps prevent fatigue due to sharp highs as it levels the high frequencies without any loss of detail. Nothing should stand between you and those long gaming sessions.

 

Designed to be used for years ahead, the TYGR 300 R is a solid long-term investment. The materials used are carefully handcrafted by highly skilled experts in Germany. This degree of manual workmanship results in a unique level of quality and ensures that the headphones will fit comfortably for years and years to come. In the tradition of gaming legend MMX 300, the TYGR 300 R is manufactured in Germany, presenting the extraordinary build quality beyerdynamic headphones are famous for.

 

 

 

 

Hardware Upgrade to Legendary

beyerdynamic is known to hold its products to the highest quality standards. The TYGR 300 R’s playback sound is vivid and very transparently via its open-back design. The beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R is designed with extreme care and high-quality standards. It features a solid perforated housing with velour ear cups for added audio performance and comfort. The metal headband is also provided with a soft velcro-gripped leatherette cushion for prolonged use without causing any discomfort.

 

The 300 R is a great pair of performance cans for both professional gamers and audio buffs. It sports a fixed 1.6-metre tangle-free cord with a gold-plated 3.5mm audio jack that can be used on any smartphone, tablet, desktop PC or laptop. The beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R can easily be hooked up to gaming consoles too. Additionally, a 1/4th-inch 6.35mm adapter is included for those who prefer using it with professional equipment such as amplifiers, mixers or alike.

 

Availability and price

 

The beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R Open-Back Gaming Headphone is exclusively available on Amazon.in for a price of Rs 15,499 (inclusive of all taxes) with a standard industry warranty of 2 years.

 

 

Technical data: TYGR 300 R

 

Transducer Dynamic
Acoustic design Open-back
Frequency response 5 – 35.000 Hz
Nominal impedance 32 Ω
Transmission Wired
Length & type of cable 1.6 m / fixed / straight cable
Connection plug Gold-plated stereo plug (3.5 mm) / 1/4-inch adapter (6.35 mm)
Weight (without cable) 290 g
Scope of delivery TYGR 300 R

Drawstring bag

6.35 mm adapter jack

 

Poly Introduces Speakerphones in India that Bring Professional-Quality Audio to Your Home and Office

Poly (NYSE: PLT), today unveiled the Poly Sync Family, a new line of smart, USB and Bluetooth speakerphones. These Poly devices use proprietary microphone technology to track the talker, not the noise.

 

The Poly Sync 20, Poly Sync 40 and Poly Sync 60 speakerphones are designed to enable today’s need to work fromPoly-Sync-20-Side-High-Res-RGB

anywhere – whether that’s a remote work location at home or a conference room in the office. Poly Sync speakerphone’s USB and Bluetooth® connectivity options offer flexibility, while its intelligent microphones can easily detect voices throughout the room to enable crisp audio quality for both work and entertainment. For seamless voice integration, connect Poly Sync speakerphones to your Siri or Google voice assistant and check even more off your to-do list without lifting a finger.

 

“Most of the workforces in India and across the world are transitioning towards a hybrid working model”, said Ankur Goel, Managing Director for Poly India and SAARC. “The Poly Sync family redefines speakerphones moving forward. More importantly, the elevated user experience that enterprise-grade gear brings to the table will be key to enhancing productivity for every work style.”   

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Poly Sync 20 & Poly Sync 20+

 

With best-in-class audio and a three-microphone array, Poly Sync 20 and Poly Sync 20+ speakerphones are ideal portable solutions for today’s hybrid work environments. A remarkable sounding three-in-one device, it’s a personal speakerphone, a portable music speaker and a smartphone charger all in one. Its compact, sleek design and carrying case make it perfect for users on the go. Advanced digital signal processing algorithms ensure both sides of the call can be heard clearly, simultaneously, and a programmable button allows users to personalize their Poly Sync 20 with their favorite functions like music pause/play or voice assistant – all with a single touch. The Poly Sync 20+ includes a BT600 USB adapter for seamless Bluetooth connectivity options.

 

Poly Sync 40

 

The Poly Sync 40 speakerphone features even bigger sound than the Poly Sync 20, with microphones that allow for greater pickup range as well as the convenient smartphone charging capabilities to support today’s hybrid work environments. IT or the user can choose to wirelessly daisy chain two units to adapt and expand the reach within varied conference room sizes. Poly Sync 40 features a long-lasting battery with up to 20 hours of talk time and the automatic Bluetooth unpairing option allows users to quickly disconnect Bluetooth devices after a meeting.

 

Poly Sync 60

 

The Poly Sync 60, the largest speakerphone in the Poly Sync Family, incorporates all of the spectacular features in the Poly Sync 20 and Poly Sync 40, but is designed for larger meeting spaces and conference rooms. With a six-microphone array and intelligent LED features, the device can automatically track voices within the meeting room and adapt to make sure the other end of the call has a great audio experience. With its two large built-in speakers, the Poly Sync 60 easily fills the room with rich, crystal clear audio. Connect a USB video camera to the device for complete AV connectivity.

 

While the Poly Sync Family offers solutions for workers in any location, they also help IT managers who can oversee and improve workforce fleet deployment and allow remote management of Poly Sync devices. This service is sold separately.

 

Availability

 

  • Poly Sync 20 is now available in India
  • Poly Sync 40 and Sync 60 will be available later in 2021

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