OnePlus 5T Open Sale of 2 Variants Goes Live Priced from Rs 32,999

OnePlus, a global mobile technology company, today announced the availability of its latest premium flagship device- OnePlus 5T via an open sale across all channels such as Amazon.in, oneplusstore.in, select Croma stores and OnePlus Experience zones in Bangalore and Noida.

The device was unveiled simultaneously in India along with the rest of the world on November 16 and received stellar response from Indian customers during the early access launch exclusively for Amazon Prime members on November 21. Globally, on November 21, OnePlus 5T broke launch day sales record and in just 6 hours became the company's fastest selling device. During Amazon.in special one-hour preview sale, held on November 24, the OnePlus 5T was sold out within the first 5 minutes.

Commenting on the open sale, Vikas Agarwal, General Manager, OnePlus India, said, “OnePlus 5T has received overwhelming response in India and globally during the early access sale. We are happy to announce that starting today, customers can buy OnePlus 5T without having to wait, through Amazon.in and oneplustsore.in. Users across India will also get the opportunity to experience and buy for instant gratification through select Croma stores and OnePlus Experience zone in Bangalore and Noida. The OnePlus 5T will be available at the same price and would include the same offers as across all authorized channels, including Rs. 1,500 cashback on HDFC bank debit and credit cards, 1,008 GB OnePlus 4G data plan by IDEA, 12-month Zomato Gold subscription and 12-month OnePlus Accidental Damage protection.”

Available at a starting price of Rs. 32,999, the OnePlus 5T sports an immersive 18:9 Full Optic AMOLED Display, powerful dual camera optimized for low light performance and one of the fastest facial recognition technologies on the market. On the purchase of OnePlus 5T, users can avail exclusive offers from partner brands including Rs 1,500 instant cashback on HDFC bank debit and credit cards, 1,008 GB  OnePlus 4G data plan by IDEA, 12-month Zomato Gold subscription, 12-month OnePlus Accidental Damage protection, Amazon Pay Balance vouchers and Kindle e-credits.

The OnePlus 5T continues to offer unparalleled flagship experience powered by the most powerful chipset- Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Processor, precisely-tuned software, Dash Charge, upto 8 GB of RAM - with a slew of new additions on Oxygen OS including one of the fatest face unlock features, for the most intuitive and refined Android experience.

StoreKing Enabling Financial Inclusion in Rural India with Capital Float

StoreKing, a rural retail commerce provider is undertaking a strategic initiative with Capital Float, India’s leading digital lender to SMEs. Through this alliance, Capital Float intends to bridge the credit gap in the rural market by providing customized working capital solutions to small retailers. With over 40,000 retail stores as part of their growing network, StoreKing serves around 1.4 million customers on a daily basis.

The company, which prides in being the voice of rural India has associated with Capital Float to strategically extend their existing product offerings and build a customized commerce solution to the aspirational retailers of rural India. StoreKing’s is enabling and building a credit score mechanism which will facilitate financial inclusion in rural India. The company is exploring possibilities to ascertain how the end consumer can imbibe the benefits of this initiative.

“StoreKing is excited to partner with Capital Float - A digital lending platform which aims to provide hassle free credit to SMEs and micro entrepreneurs. This partnership will empower us to digitally strengthen rural India and enable us to take innovative financial products to the bottom of the pyramid, said Sridhar Gundaiah, Founder & CEO, StoreKing. “With Capital Float on-board, we have disbursed loans of Rs 4 Crore to retailers in rural India, which has impacted the business and brought immense joy to our customers. The current potential of the financial inclusion market within StoreKing’s Reach is about  Rs 5000 Cr. Storeking intends to be the biggest financial inclusive distribution platform in India.

“We’re excited to collaborate with Storeking in our efforts to further facilitate our efforts of extending specialized credit services to traditionally under-served SME segments. Storeking caters to a wide market of approximately 30 lakh small retail stores spread across several tier 3 and below towns & villages. We believe that by partnering with Storeking, we can provide these small retailers with the right impetus to scale their operations and achieve tremendous socio-economic growth.” said Gaurav Hinduja, co-founder, Capital Float

StoreKing’s vision is to become one of the largest rural retail players by 2020 with 100,000 retailers across the country. The company sells over 100,000 products through their kiosks installed in retail stores wherein the retailer facilitates digital transactions and sells fast moving consumer goods.

Capture Joy of Everyday Moments with Canon’s New Mirrorless EOS M100 in Indian Market

Canon announced the EOS M100, the newest addition to its EOS M series of mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras. Capturing images with the speed and precision of a DSLR camera while still facilitating the easy operability of a smart phone camera, the EOS M100 is the perfect complement to modern lifestyle photography trends of capturing self-portraits, close-up food shots and sweeping landscapes.

The combination of 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 7 image processor yields beautiful and clear images, while Dual Pixel CMOS AF enables high speed autofocus enabling users to capture precious fleeting moments of even moving subjects with precision. With a 180-degree tilt up 3.0” touch panel LCD screen and Creative Assist feature that simplifies the complexity of the camera’s settings, aspiring photography enthusiasts will find using the EOS M100 a fascinating leap from shooting with their smart phones.

Commenting on the launch, Eddie Udagawa - Vice President - Consumer Imaging & Information Centre, Canon India said, “Innovation has always been a driving force at Canon and our latest EOS M100 is a pinnacle of our vision to deliver path-breaking imaging solutions to our valued customers. A perfect companion for any photo enthusiast, the compact and easy-to-use EOS M100 takes brilliant images and records stunning videos. With its 3.0-inch tilt-type LCD that rotates 180°, the camera takes selfies to a whole new level. We are delighted to bring the new generation of photography solutions here in India and shape the future of imaging in the country.”

Sleek and Intuitive for Perfect Selfies on the Go

Available, in black and weighing merely 302 grams (body only), the EOS M100 is thoughtfully designed in a compact and stylish form with optimized dial and buttons for easy operability.

One of the camera’s main features is the self-portrait mode with Smooth Skin feature.  With its intuitive and user-friendly 3.0 inch touchscreen LCD that enables quick adjustment of the degree of brightness, background defocus, self-timer and even Smooth Skin level options, taking selfies can now be a breeze.

To help  aspiring photographers familiarise themselves with the myriad of camera settings on a DSLR camera,  the Creative Assist feature on the EOS M100 can be employed to convey  the complexity of technical photography jargon  in an easy to grasp manner so users may quickly maximise the camera’s potential even without expert camera knowledge. Users can configure and save up to six Creative Assist settings for frequent use, and exchange setting information with other cameras with Creative Assist feature to broaden their range of photography expressions.

With its HDR Backlight Control mode, scenes with excessive backlight or huge light contrast can be corrected to achieve the desired brightness. This creates well-balanced shots even while preserving highlights and enhancing details in shadow areas.

Imaging Technology that Crystallises Fun Moments 

With Dual Pixel CMOS AF on the EOS M100, capturing fast-moving moments is a cinch. To guarantee high speed and precision, Dual Pixel CMOS AF employs phase detection auto focus (AF) technology when tracking and shooting moving subjects.

Also, the Touch AF function enables quick adjustments of focus areas at just a touch of the LCD screen, especially during macro and portrait shoots. The EOS M100 has an improved continuous shooting speed of up to 6.1fps during fixed AF and 4.0 fps during servo AF as compared to its predecessor (EOS M10) to capture fast-moving subjects.

The powerful DIGIC 7 image processor enables an impressive ISO sensitivity range of up to 25600, allowing users to shoot even in the most challenging lighting conditions and still achieve beautifully exposed and low noise images.

Explore Cinematic Expressions in Full HD

Express your creativity with EOS MOVIE to create a movies in Full HD at maximum 60p. With the combination of Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology paired with STM lens, fast, silent and smooth AF can be achieved for beautiful footage. Equipped with the in-camera Combination IS function, camera shakes are suppressed to achieve stable shots even when using a lens without an image stabilization function. Additionally, the Time-Lapse Movie function allows users to shoot fun and on-trend movies that encapsulates the changes of their photo subjects, through the passage of time into a compressed format such as movement of clouds or even the traffic flow at a busy intersection. It also allows automatic adjustment of exposure according to the scene brightness.

Easy Connectivity

With Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity and the Canon Image Gateway app, users can easily pair their cameras to their smart devices for ease of sharing the fun moments through other social media platforms.

The Canon Camera Connect app facilitates convenience by allowing users to have real-time control of camera settings such as shutter speed, focus selection and self-timer and more, all from their mobile devices.

Additionally, the built-in Bluetooth low energy technology maintains constant connection to a compatible smart device at low power consumption. With this constant connection, users can view images and start remote capture from the camera even when it is in Auto Power Off mode. Smart devices with Bluetooth can wake the camera up, and switch to Wi-Fi for browsing and viewing images or performing remote capture (with Live View). Users can also use Bluetooth to perform basic remote capture (no Live View), control image playback and slide show when the camera is connected to a TV or projector via smart devices. 

Easy Switch of Lenses for Changing Your Perspectives
The EOS M100 is available with a single kit option the EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM kit.

For existing EOS DSLR users, the Mount Adapter (sold separately) allows for full compatibility with over 70 EF/EF-S lenses. This offers users a wider range of creative options and shooting perspectives all without compromising on image quality and capabilities.

The EOS M100 will be available at the price of Rs 39 995.00/U (inclusive of all taxes)

Product Specifications

EOS M100

Image sensor: 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor

Imaging processor: DIGIC 7

Focal plane AF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF

Max continuous shooting speed: 6.1fps

Max standard ISO speed: 100 – 25600

Monitor: 3.0” Tilt-up LCD with touchscreen             

Movie: 60p Full HD                

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth low energy technology

Gionee’s Eight New Models with FullView Display Unveiled for India

Gionee unveiled eight exciting new smartphones for China and global markets, each featuring a dazzling FullView display, making Gionee the first mobile phone manufacturer to offer this breakthrough technology on every product in its portfolio. New models are S11S, S11, S11 lite, M7 Plus, M7, M7 Power, M7 mini, and F205.

Chairman Liu Shared Gionee’s FullView Strategy at Launch Event.

The company launched its new lineup at the Gionee Global Product Launch Event – Winter 2017, in Shenzhen, China, and attended by nearly 500 members of the local and international media, as well as special guests, including brand ambassador and celebrated actress Liu Tao and renowned portrait photographer Jesse.

During the event, Chairman Liu shared his insights about the smartphone industry, and affirmed that Gionee’s strategic use of FullView display on all of its models, not just its high-end models, puts the brand at the forefront of the technological breakthrough driving market growth.

“Gionee’s strategy of producing a complete line of FullView display smartphones is also a strategy of product innovation and product differentiation,” said Gionee Chairman Liu Lirongduring his speech. “In addition to features like long battery life, security, and quad-camera photography, we will also be carrying forward other hallmarks of Gionee products. These include innovative functions, materials, and interactive experiences. Gionee will continue to make breakthroughs. This is how our products embody Gionee’s brand philosophy of ‘technology for a better life.”

To equip its latest models with FullView display, Gionee leveraged its vast R&D and manufacturing resources, extensive sales network, and strong supply chain integration. This required close cooperation with Samsung to implement its AMOLED screen technology, which has become the benchmark for smartphone screens in the industry. Gionee is one of the few smartphone makers to get a steady supply of this state-of-the-art technology.

Following Chairman Liu’s speech, Jesse, the photographer most famous for his portraits of “The Handsomest 85-year-old Grandpa,” shared his appreciation for the new-generation camera capabilities found on Gionee’s new smartphones, along with his insights about how to shoot great photos. In turn, Miss Liu Tao shared her thoughts about the stylish designs of Gionee’s latest smartphones, as well as how to take a beautiful selfie and look fashionable.

S11 to Lead Gionee’s Overseas Offerings:

Among Gionee’s new models, S11, S11 lite, M7 Power and F205 will be sold worldwide, with S11 being the flagship product for overseas markets, targeting young, influential, fashionable consumers who rely on mobile devices to access the Internet, especially social media, play games, take photos and stay in touch with friends.

Gionee equipped the S11 with its four camera that include 16MP + 8MP dual camera in the front, 16MP + 5MP dual camera in the rear and real-time hardware-level bokeh that will recognize you as the object and blur the background, and upgraded beauty modes.

S11’s 5.99-inch, bezel-less FullView display with 18:9 aspect ratio provides a more satisfying interface for watching videos, playing games, browsing the Internet, reading, taking and sharing beautiful photos.

The S11’s stylishly curved body shape perfectly fits in the hand, and is crafted using nine types of manufacturing innovations, including a 20-step sophisticated process, create a unique pattern, which combined by micron-level texture, with the width and density as small as 5μm, which let the body surface could reflect light with prismatic 3D effects.

Powered by an octa-core P23 processor, this high-end phone comes with 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM. The storage is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. It runs on Amigo 5.0 based on Android 7.1 with a battery capacity of 3410mAh.

S11S sets the benchmark for Gionee photography enthusiasts:

Gionee equipped the S11S flagship of the S Series in China with its four camera that includes an impressive 20MP + 8MP fixed-focus dual camera in the front and 16MP + 8MP auto-focus dual camera in the rear – the best camera capability in Gionee’s portfolio. S11S also includes customized photo processor DSP, provides enhanced HDR Effect and wider dynamic range, hardware-level bokeh and other S Series capabilities and features.

S11S also features S Series’ new high-tech design aesthetic. Its stainless steel frame provides a stronger case than aluminum alloy, and its highly polished surface appears more luxurious, while providing a comfortable grip.

The slim frame allows for a higher screen-to-body ratio, a 6.01-inch FullView Display with Samsung AMOLED screen and FHD+ 2160*1080 resolution, providing a more enjoyable game and movie experience.

S11S’s long battery life of 3600mAh with Intelligent Power Management System and fast-charging capability provides users with up to 13.5 hours of non-stop usage – a 20 percent improvement over the previous model. This is complemented by the phone’s large memory combination of 64GB ROM + 6GB RAM with expandable storage up to 256GB, and Helio P30 processor that provides a smoother operation overall. 

S11S offers a higher level of payment security with bank card binding as well as NFC payments such as bus card swipes. Additionally, the phone has higher data security with Anti-theft 2.0 and Private Space.

M7 Plus to top the Gionee lineup :

Gionee’s new M7 Plus represents the highest level among its products for China market,equipped with a dual security chipset that guarantees the security of payment, system and data; battery capacity up to 5000mAh; and 6.43-inch, Samsung AMOLED 18:9 FullView display. In addition, this flagship smartphone comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor.

M7 Plus is expected to appeal to professionals who need next-level security. The model also offers capacity to transfer amounts via Alipay IFAA2.0 standard.

M7 Plus also is the first Chinese brand phone to offer wireless charging, the first to have artificial intelligence, and Automatic Speech Recognition to cancel orders,and provide fast payment with a single touch.

Pricing and Availability of the eight new launched products

Products	Price(CNY)	Availability
S11S	3299	December 2017
S11	1799	December 2017
S11 lite	1299	January 2018
M7 Plus	4399	January 2018
M7	2799	December 2017
M7 Power	1599	December 2017
M7 Mini	1399	December 2017
F205	999	December 2017

Seqrite Enters Into Technology Collaboration with Jetico to Develop World-Class Encryption Solution

Seqrite, one of the leading providers of enterprise security solutions has entered into a technology collaboration with Jetico, a Finnish company developing data protection software, to develop superior encryption solutions and expand its enterprise security portfolio. Through this collaboration, Seqrite gains the rights to integrate the technology from Jetico’s whole disk encryption software and deliver the finest ‘Endpoint Encryption’ solution to its customers.

In today’s digitized world, the risk of data breaches has become a key concern for CIOs and CISOs. Hence, security teams are increasingly deploying safety measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access. Encryption is regarded as the most critical tool to safeguard data from internal as well as external threats. Keeping this in mind, Seqrite has partnered with Jetico to introduce the finest encryption technology to its customers.

With this cutting-edge technology, Seqrite has developed a world-class encryption solution best suited for enterprises and government establishments. Designed to protect data residing on whole disk as well as removable media, ‘Seqrite Encryption’ enables customers to protect sensitive information and mitigate the risk of data exposure.It is equipped with advanced security features which prevent unauthorized access to endpoints.Whole disk encryption supports Microsoft Windows desktops and laptops and prevents against physical threats in case of lost or stolen endpoints. Removable media encryption encrypts entire contents on removable devices such as pen drives, USB drives and makes it accessible to only authorized users.

Seqrite is the enterprise security solutions brand of Quick Heal Technologies Limited, one of the leading providers of IT Security solutions. It offers a host of enterprise security solutions which includes Endpoint Security, Unified Threat Management (UTM), Mobile Device Management (MDM), Server Security and now Endpoint Encryption. Additionally, Seqrite Services caters to the growing demand of Managed Security Services of enterprise customers. Seqrite’s customers are secured by the state-of-the-art Quick Heal Security Labs, which detects and analyzes millions of malware infections on a daily basis.

Speaking about the collaboration, Sanjay Katkar, Joint Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer, Quick Heal Technologies Limited said, “Quick Heal Technologies is committed to building sustainable, long-term partnerships with global leaders. Jetico is a leading provider of Encryption Software and we are delighted to partner with them. Data Security has become a key concern for businesses with the rise of digital workplace and workforce. Our collaboration with Jetico will enable us to tap into its capabilities in building superior encryption solutions to provide best in class experience to enterprise and government customers through the brand ‘Seqrite’.”

Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Finland, Jetico is a leading developer of world-class data encryption and wiping software.Jetico'sBestCrypt and BCWipe are used in over 100 countries, trusted by corporations, governments and military agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense.

Jetico Founder & Chairman, Dr. TommiRasila said,“We are proud that Seqrite has selected Jetico as their partner in encryption. Then again, we are second to none when it comes to security. During our history of over 20 years, Jetico has never compromised the integrity of our software with any backdoors or related weaknesses - and we have no intention to break this tradition. Being from a small, tech-savvy country such as Finland, means that we can make high-security products without any backdoors, which is important to those who take their data privacy seriously. Seqrite has made the right choice in choosing an encryption solution with which they can guarantee that their clients’ data is safe from any outside intrusion.”

Infosys, HPE Partner to Help Customers with Mainframe Modernization

Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology and next-generation services today announced a partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to offer a joint end-to-end mainframe modernization solution, which will provide global enterprise customers robust hardware and advanced software architecture.

Infosys' Mainframe Modernization Solution powered by HPE’s Mission Critical Computing Systems is aimed at fueling innovation and obtaining cost efficiencies while maintaining security and scale. The joint solution by Infosys and HPE will offer customers an integrated platform that will transform their legacy applications to the latest hardware and software architecture, enable cloud and mobile ready applications, and simultaneously reduce cost and enhance customer experiences.

This solution facilitates development of new business models supported by new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, and newer classes of middleware and database architecture which will enable companies to transform seamlessly from mainframe platforms.

Ravi Kumar, President & Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Infosys, said “Digital transformation is being embraced by enterprises across various industries. Infosys, through this partnership with HPE, aims at co-creating and enabling clients to simplify their IT landscape by redeploying existing mainframes on modern architecture. Customers will be able to re-host and re-engineer their business critical enterprise applications on modern hardware and software architecture to scale and accelerate the business impact in a secure manner. This will lead to enhanced productivity for customers across industry segments. This partnership with HPE will help clients modernize their mission-critical infrastructure with confidence.”

Paul Hunter, Global Channel Chief, HPE, said, “We have a strong line-up of robust and secure systems helping organizations successfully migrate their mainframe environments with a wide range of complexities and mission critical requirements, towards a secure hybrid IT environment. Our partnership with Infosys will help enterprises transformation and generate significant value in today’s competitive business landscape.”

IIT Roorkee, BITS Pilani, NIT Among 10,000+ Engineering Students for LTTS’s TECHgium 2018

L&T Technology Services Limited, a leading global pure-play Engineering R&D Services company is witnessing robust and overwhelming response from the academia and industry communities for its second edition of TECHgium initiative. The ongoing year has already witnessed over 210 institutes registering for the programme collectively numbering to over 10,900 engineering students. 

Some of the premiere institutes that have already registered for the event include IIT Roorkee, BITS Pilani, VIT University, M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, NIT Kurukshetra & IIT Bhubaneshwar.

The increase in participation numbers is noteworthy considering that the rollout of the programme has just been initiated and in the next few months more institutes are expected to enroll. Last year, the number of engineering institutes that participated stood at about 170.

The initiative aims at offering young talent a ready platform to work on real-time technology challenges and engineering problems that global businesses face. Engineering students from top tier engineering institutes get an opportunity to work on projects and Proof of Concepts (PoCs) that will address current needs and future challenges of LTTS’ global clientele. 

The call for submission of concepts has been initiated and the Grand Finale is scheduled to be held in Bangalore on April 13.  TECHgium finalists will be eligible for employment in L&T Technology Services based on the strength of their concepts and solutions. 

TECHgium assumes uniqueness in the sense that it helps the nation create new breed of associates with niche engineering skills & capabilities in a way that have simply not been done before. Furthermore, LTTS will help young engineers channel their spirit of curiosity and enquiry and empower them to discover untapped technical skills and innovative approaches to challenges that need engineering-based solutions.

Students stand to benefit by gaining invaluable opportunity to LTTS’ solution development team and get recognized as a TECHgium innovator. Successful candidates will be eligible for absorption into the company based on the merit of their solutions. There is also a cash reward for the top innovations developed by students.

L&T Technology Services has employed many of the finalists of TECHgium 2016-17 who are now working on innovative customer projects.

“TECHgium is the ideal platform for budding engineers to showcase their innovation. Bridging the gap between industry and academia, this is the only platform where students get to work on ongoing challenges and projects in the R&D  industry. Besides the mentorship during the course of TECHgium that helps us stay aligned with these industry needs, students get the rich experience of interacting with the best industry experts, scientists and academicians who enlighten us with their rich and diverse knowledge,” said Anirban Gosh, a TECHgium 2016-17 finalist from SRM University, Delhi campus – Batch of 2017. Anirban is now working at LTTS, Vadodara for one a leading Off Highway OEM customer.

Dr. Keshab Panda, CEO & Managing Director, L&T Technology Services said, “India’s might as an emerging economic superpower is further complemented if one takes into consideration the huge talent pool offered by the millennial generation. The contribution of this community to the technological pursuits across the globe is a known success story. Through TECHgium our aim is to consolidate the academia-industry engagement and carve our new R&D backed innovations addressing real-life challenges.”