IBM
eServer XSeries 440
IBM has recently hit the market with its eServer xSeries 440 that offers a “building-block”-style, highly reliable architecture that allows customers to pay for computing power incrementally as they need it, and is designed to support up to 16 processors and 64 GB of memory.

This server with Enterprise X-Architecture technology, caps a three-year development effort to build an exceptionally powerful Intel-based machine, using industry standard technologies, that is designed to handle the core applications that power e-businesses. The x440 performs smoothly with the Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server product to offer users high reliability and scalability, says the company.

The IBM eServer x440 is aimed at e-businesses where it provides a platform for both server consolidation and large, single system applications. The x440 can be used as a single big server to run a large database for business intelligence, or to consolidate many small “virtual servers”—such as multiple e-mail servers under one roof—to reduce costs. The eServer x440 supports the Microsoft Windows OS within a single SMP configuration, and also is designed to support up to four physical partitions or up to 64 virtual partitions.

Powered by IBM’s Enterprise X-architecture technology, the x440 server is designed to scale to 16 Intel 1A-32 Xeon processors MP—twice the number of processors in an 8U system than the nearest competitor with a 7U system, and four times the processors of most other shipped Intel Xeon-based systems, says IBM.

In addition, this server’s XpandOnDemand technology helps customers meet unexpected growth in their businesses. A simple “pay as you grow” configuration option, XpandOn Demand is an alternative to other expensive, complex offerings. With planned 16-way support from IBM, businesses can start with a single 4-way building-block and increase computing capacity to enable support for up to 16-processor systems using additional 4-processor modules when needed.

Contact:
IBM India, 3rd & 4th Floor,
IL & FS Financial Centre,
Bandra Kurla Complex,
Mumbai 400051.
Tel:6962020/6533299
Fax: 6526638

Fastone Technology
RestoreIT
RestoreIT is a data-recovery tool that allows you to instantly recover your files, system configuration, and even your operating system, to any point of time prior to the data loss or system failure. It automatically saves your information in a secure and hidden partition.

This tool protects the PC from system crashes, virus attacks, and operating system failure.

Features:

• Boot-up based interface in case of Windows failure.
• Save a complete copy of your hard drive.
• Windows XP style interface integrated with Windows Explorer.
• Protect your system against unauthorised users.

Contact:
B M Technologies
F-2/3, Sunder Nagar
S V Road, Mumbai 400064.
Telefax: 8729028

Matrix
Eternity
Matrix Telecom has recently launched Eternity, an indigenously designed digital key telephone system keeping in mind the complex and integrated communications needs of a organisation. This product encompasses the advantage of “I 2 Quotient”, defined by the company as a unique combination of intelligence and integration.

Intelligence is embedded into Eternity in the form of user-friendly and efficiency-enhancing features that increase cost-effectiveness and reliability. Eternity provides an integrated and comprehensive solution to an organisation’s communications needs; there are no add-ons or hidden costs, says the company. Designed on the high-end PCM-TDM technology, the system has a capacity up to 212 user ports in single system with flexible configuration and card options that can be customised depending on the user’s needs.

Eternity also allow users the option of attachments like EON—the digital key phone; and DSS -74—-the operator console developed by Matrix.

Contact:
Matrix Telecom
394, GIDC, Makarpura
Vadodara 390010
Tel: 630555. Fax: 636598.
E-Mail: sales@matrixindia.com

Panatron
iNote
Panatron Inotech Systems recently launched two new notebook computer models. Christened iNote 2300 T and iNote 2400T, these notebooks provide the user with power, performance and portability at a very attractive price starting from Rs 69,000. These notebook computers are being positioned as a desktop replacement solution.
There are several features incorporated, with the intention of boosting performance. The notebooks come with two built-in speakers and a microphone, and also a built-in touch pad.

Contact:
Panatron Infotech, E-307,
Crystal Plaza, New Link Road
Andheri (W), Mumbai 400053.
Telefax: 6733694/95/96
E-Mail: panatron@vsnl.com

GL Communications
GSM Protocol Analyser
GL Communications has recently released a new software module for its line of high-level telecom test equipment, the GSM Protocol Analyser.

The GSM Protocol Analyser runs on one of GL’s field-proven Ultra E1 or T1 PCI cards for use in a PC or on the external-to-PC equivalents, the Laptop Analysers. Analysis and measurement results are displayed on easy-to-use Windows operating systems. The product provides both real-time and offline analysis and exports detailed information to an ASCII file. The GL tool also has sophisticated filtering and search capabilities that can isolate specific information, again in both real-time and offline modes.

Contact:
GL Communications
31, Vinayaka Arcade,
Sampige Road, Malleshwaram
Bangalore 500003.
Tel: 3469066
Fax: 3469068
E-Mail: glindia@gl.com

TVS
Proton
TVS Electronic has recently launched a bill printer. Christened TVS Proton, this printer is targeted at the retail customer.

This printer replaces the traditional CPS (characters per second) metric with BPM (Bill Per Minute) and promises to set new technology standards in the category. TVS Proton is capable of printing ten bills per minute. The front paper path has a dust collector, which simplifies the cleaning of the printer. Also, this printer comes with a unique “Built-in roll paper feeder”.

The “Selicon” self-lubrication mechanism and a transparent top cover make TVS Proton a maintenance-free dot matrix printer, according to the company. The TVS Proton’s ribbon uses a patented replaceable inkbank that continuously inks the ribbon. Each inkbank prints up to ten million characters, thereby reducing the cost of operation.

Contact:
TVS Electronics, Chennai.
Tel: 2320699 Fax: 2327577

Primetech Software
Call Centre Software 1.4
Mumbai-Based Primetech Software recently launched Call Centre Software 1.4. Designed under Windows platform, it provides a user-friendly interface to manage customer’s calls.

The data entry part of the program includes entering details of products, customers, engineer attendance, calls logged, calls allocation, calls pending, calls completed, AMC and warranty renewal, and preventive maintenance.
The more than 16 useful reports produced out of this is expected to increase speed, efficiency, accuracy and cost-effectiveness.

Features:

• Calls logged ( Day/month/customer wise).
• Calls allocated (all/engineers wise).
• Calls pending (all/engineers/reason wise).
• Calls completed (all/month/engineers wise).
• Response time report call attended time at site to call logged time (month/customer wise).
• Engineers performance report i.e. call completed time/call starting time (all/single engineer wise).
• AMC due report (all customers/area code wise).
• Warranty due Report (all customers/area code wise).
• Customer Report (all customer/ area code/product wise).
• Engineer report (calls allocated/completed/all/pending/month wise).

Contact:
Primetech Software,
B/1, Rathod Niketan, M G Road,
Kandivali (W), Mumbai 4000 67.
Tel: 8643635
Email : primtechsoftware@vsnl.com

Macromedia
ColdFusion MX
Macromedia recently announced the availability of Macromedia ColdFusion MX for J2EE application servers. Versions of Macromedia ColdFusion MX are specifically optimised for IBM WebSphere application server, Sun ONE, and Macromedia JRun.

Macromedia ColdFusion MX, the rapid server scripting environment for creating rich Internet applications, brings the proven ease-of-use and productivity of ColdFusion to the highly scalable, standards-based Java technology architecture.

ColdFusion MX is built on a breakthrough architecture that delivers the scalability, reliability, and power of the Java platform without any complexity. Customers can leverage the rapid development capabilities of the ColdFusion scripting environment to accelerate their development projects while deploying their applications either on a standalone ColdFusion server or on top of leading Java application servers.

Using the ColdFusion components capability of ColdFusion MX, developers can easily encapsulate and reuse code to create well-structured applications. These applications can be automatically accessed as Web services or as remote services for Macromedia Flash clients using Macromedia Flash Remoting, which connects applications running in the Macromedia Flash Player to server-side business logic and data.

The ColdFusion MX for J2EE product line includes ColdFusion MX for JRun, a new product that enables customers to add ColdFusion MX capabilities to Macromedia JRun 4. Macromedia JRun 4 is the fast, affordable, and reliable J2EE application server that features full J2EE 1.3 compatibility, innovative clustering technology, and Web services integration in a single product. The pairing of ColdFusion MX for JRun with JRun 4 provides a complete and highly affordable server solution that meets the needs of both enterprise Java developers and mainstream Web application developers, enabling IT organisations to deliver more results with fewer resources.

Contact:
Macromedia India,
517, Midas, Sahar Plaza Complex,
Andheri(E), Mumbai 400059.
Tel: 8201705/06
E-mail: nchawla@macromedia.com

Norman
Internet Protection
NVC v5.4 introduced Norman Internet Protection (NIP)—a filter that protects your workstation against viruses that spread through the Internet. NIP is designed to intercept incoming and outgoing mail, stripping or blocking all infected attachments for undesired content.

NIP is a workstation-based tool that acts as your personal proxy. In other words, your e-mail program connects to NIP, which then connects to your e-mail server. Thus NIP is authorised to monitor inbound and outbound e-mails and scan them for malware. NIP is not only capable of scanning e-mails for known viruses, it can also warn the sender about a possible infection and block file attachments depending on content and file extensions.

NVC v5 focuses on the management of software and the cost of ownership. NIP monitors the most prevalent messaging protocols and supports most popular e-mail clients. As an integrated component in NVC 5, it can be distributed to all workstations throughout your network, establishing yet another barrier against the increasing threat from e-mail viruses.

Contact:
Acto Information Systems,
Crescent Court # 3F 8,
Crescent Road, Bangalore 560001.
Tel: 2282388 Fax: 2283584
E-Mail: acto@vsnl.com

Dynalog
Firewall Platforms
A compact powerful network appliance, the FWA-230, launched by Mumbai-based Dynalog is specifically designed for small/medium business, small office home office, remote office and branch office segments. The FWA-230 has a pre-installed, hardened Linux OS and an active VPN-1/Firewall-1 SmallOffice NG software in an on-board 128 MB CompactFlash. This feature totally avoids the service disruption caused by the hard disk’s mechanical/magnetic failures.

The CompactFlash card can be accessed and replaced for software upgrades through an easily removable cover.

Designed with the Plug-and-Serve concept in mind, the FWA-230 offers three 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing fast ethernet ports in the front panel for WAN, LAN and DMZ connections. Also on the front panel for easy access, is a 9-pin RS 232 serial port for local system management, maintenance and diagnostics. An optional slim-type 2.5” IDE HDD can be installed for storing event logs and user data.

Features:

• Intel Celeron 566 MHz CPU with 128 KB L2 Cache.
• 128 MB SDRAM.
• Three 10/100 Ethernet pots for WAN, LAN and DMZ.
• Hard drive mounting bracket for slim line 2.5” drive.
• Certified by OPSEC.

Contact:
Dynalog (India) Ltd,
Kailash Vaibhav, “G” Wing,
Parksite, Vikhroli West,
Mumbai 400 079.
Tel: 518 1900
E-mail: sales@dynalogindia.com