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THE STAR Sunday 28 September 2014

Intelligence and simplicity come together > 4 IT solutions for business and living > 10
TECH WORLD
Living the modern life
Technology at your fingertips.
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Keeping you connected
D
IGI Telecommunications,
one of Malaysias rst
mobile service providers,
is now a household name in the
country.
Recently, DiGi presented
users in Malaysia with its all-
new network as it went through
a comprehensive network
modernisation exercise.
This exercise has seen more
than 6,300 sites upgraded
with the latest hardware and
equipment.
This new network has enabled
82% of the country, including all
major cities and secondary towns,
to have 3G coverage with Evolved
High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA+)
and this percentage is expected to
grow to 86% by the end of the year
with further improvements to
indoor coverage as well.
Major cities across the country,
including Kuala Lumpur, Penang,
Kota Kinabalu and Johor Baru are
now 4G-enabled.
DiGi now has extensive plans
in the pipeline for the coverage
expansion to reach 1,500 long-
term evolution (LTE) sites by the
end of this year.
Continuing its support of
the always-on, high-speed data
experience, more than 4,100km of
bre optic cables have been laid
out nationwide.
This gure is expected to
increase to more than 13,000km
by the end of 2016. These
upgrades will effectively provide
subscribers with a consistent
Internet experience.
Internet plans on offer
DiGi has an extensive network
that is capable of supporting
greater Internet usage demands.
DiGis Broadband Plans
Plan Broadband 25 Broadband 45 Broadband 65
Monthly commitment RM25 RM45 RM65
Total quota 1GB
Save RM5 Save RM5 Save RM5
2GB 8GB
1GB 2GB 5GB
- - 3GB
Existing DiGi Postpaid
Subscribers
Anytime quota (24 hours)
Off-peak quota (2am 8am)
This is why DiGi has designed
a host of Internet plans to suit the
usage patterns of Malaysian data
lovers.
The number of multi-device
users in Malaysia has increased
signicantly in the past few years.
The number of devices owned by
each family has also increased
considerably and this is why DiGi
has decided to introduce its new
DiGi Broadband Plans with MobiFi.
MobiFi is a personal mobile
hotspot that powers the Internet
on up to 10 devices at a time.
The DiGi Broadband Plan with
MobiFi is perfect for families, small
oce set-ups or small groups
of people who need a mobile
device that provides fast Internet
connection.
The DiGi Broadband Plan with
MobiFi is also ideal for tablet users.
And the best part about MobiFi is
its highly affordable cost that will
appeal to many people.
DiGi offers a range of
broadband plans to suit the
need of every user with some
plans starting from as low
as RM25 a month. There are
currently three plans that are
available:
l Broadband 25
l Broadband 45
l Broadband 65
With these plans, subscribers
will have the exibility of getting
up to 8GB of Internet quota with
Broadband 65, Broadband 45
for the more moderate users
and Broadband 25, which is also
perfectly suited for individuals
with light Internet usage.
The MobiFi device is offered
separately to subscribers on a
convenient 12-month instalment
plan. There is good news for
existing DiGi Postpaid subscribers
as they will enjoy a savings of
RM5 when they sign up for any
of the broadband plans on a
12-month contract.
Stay connected
MobiFi with DiGi is a must-have
device for those who want a fast
and reliable Internet connection,
whether for work or play. Through
MobiFi, DiGi now offers new and
improved mobile WiFi devices,
with the option of either 3G- or
4G-enabled capability.
The one-of-a-kind MobiFi
device allows up to 10 users to
share an Internet connection at
the same time as long within
the devices connection radius.
Embedded with a Li-on battery,
the MobiFi device is designed to
provide longer lasting battery life.
MobiFis 4G-ready and Micro
Device type 3G MobiFi 4G MobiFi Tablet
Device model Alcatel Y600 Alcatel Y850 Start Tablet
Regular retail price RM279
RM100 RM150 RM150
RM449 RM599
RM7 x 12 months (RM84) RM18 x 12 months (RM216) RM20 x 12 months (RM240)
Device upfront + registration
Monthly device fee
MobiFi with DiGi device table
SD support feature make it the
perfect device to have when you
want reliable Internet connection
wherever you go.
Its add-on features such as the
in-car charger and wall charger
(with magnet and PIN connectors)
is convenient for users and further
enhances the devices mobility.
With MobiFi, you can be
assured of Internet connection
even if you are away from home or
travelling.
MobiFi allows up to 10
users to share an Internet
connection at the same
time as long as they
are within the devices
connection radius.
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The Toshiba T Series is a stunning
addition to any kitchen.
Cooling efficiency and storage
practicality are features that will
appeal to every household.
Intelligence and
simplicity come together
R
ARELY do form and function
blend so seamlessly in
an otherwise bland but
essential piece of household
appliance. A refrigerator is
an appliance that is either
monotonous in appearance or
overly frilled with design clutter.
It was only recently that
discerning individuals and
homemakers were truly able to
take pleasure in a refrigerator that
not only looks good but smart
enough to conserve energy.
Toshibas new T Series
refrigerators with Inverter
Technology carries the design
sophistication that is generally
seen in expensive premium class
appliances.
Taking a design cue from
minimalist art, Toshibas two-
door refrigerators come in two
distinctive looks the Glass Door
and Steel Door series.
Each features minimum
ornamental elements that are
styled with handle-free design,
full-at surface and angular
corners in a more elegant
nishing.
Less is denitely more when
it comes to making a stylish
statement for your kitchen.
Savings
for your home
This work of art also comes
complete with a smart Inverter
to match. A rst for Toshiba
refrigerators, the new inverter
effectively adjusts its power
output according to your usage
and the amount of food stored.
Coupled with the use of a
DC Fan and a thicker insulation
wall to ensure a more consistent
temperature, the new inverter
is able to maximise energy
eciency up to 30%.
In a time when our energy
consumption is escalating, it
is good to know that both the
Glass Door and Steel Door series
come with the ve-star energy-
eciency rating.
This translates to a sizeable
saving in your electricity bills in
the long run.
It is also good to know that
Toshibas new refrigerators utilise
a more environmentally friendly
R600A refrigerant than the
commonly used options in the
market.
Cooling eciency and storage
practicality are what really set
these new refrigerators apart from
other models in the market.
Thoughtful storage solutions
such as the dual cooling zone
shortens the time needed to chill
your drinks by almost half. This
is because of the twin air outlets
that channel more cool air faster
into the compartment.
Shelves to store drinks are
strategically placed at eye
level and are easily slideable
eliminating the need to bend
down to grab a cold drink like
you normally would with a
conventional door pocket storage.
The 25.3L storage volume
is spacious enough to store 38
cans of 350ml drinks and this is
denitely a big bonus for parties
and weekend gatherings.
Interestingly, the dual cooling
zone also doubles up as an ideal
storage space for meat and sh
thanks to its fast-cooling capacity.
Fresher fruits
and vegetables
Now you do not have to worry
about your food going bad in
TOSHIBA Sales and Services Sdn
Bhd (TSS) has been in Malaysia
for more than 30 years.
The company has since built
a formidable reputation as a
distributor of high-quality home
appliances and audio visual
products.
TSS headquarters is in Shah
Alam and it has a network of
branches throughout Malaysia.
And with an extensive dealer
network nationwide, Toshiba
customers are assured of
excellent after-sales service and
advice on product maintenance.
For more information, call
1300 887 899 or visit
www.toshiba.com.my
About Toshiba in Malaysia
the refrigerator because the
LED Hybrid Deodorizing System
(Glass Door series) and Hybrid Bio
Deodorizing System (Steel Door
series) ensure that your food stays
fresher for much longer.
These systems effectively
eliminate bacteria and
disintegrate odour molecules to
keep the refrigerator clean and
fresh.
The LED Hybrid Deodorizing
System has an added capability
to decompose ethylene gas that
accelerates the ripening of fruits
and vegetables.
If you love fruits and
vegetables, then you will love the
big vegetable crisper.
Having a larger storage space
simply means fewer trips to the
supermarket.
In addition, you will also
receive a free vegetable basket
with the purchase of any T Series
model to keep your greens in
place.
Small enhancements can
make a big difference when it
comes to convenience. One such
subtle touch is the Big Ice Twister
with three ice trays and another
optional ice twister beneath the
shelf. This feature is great for
unexpected guests and get-
togethers.
Other features include the
exible door pocket layout that
lets you change the position
of the door pockets to easily
t your needs, a utility box for
storing non-food items and
a side control panel for easy
access.
Toshibas two-door
refrigerators with Inverter
Technology are more than just
a stunning centrepiece in the
kitchen.
Innovative features and
storage solutions, advanced
Inverter Technology and
thoughtful convenience make
this new series the ideal
complement for todays modern
lifestyle.
The two-door T Series
refrigerators with Inverter
Technology are available in Shell
White (gross capacity of 480L)
and Black (gross capacity of 480L
and 430L) for the Glass Door
series.
The Steel Door series are
available in Steel Fine Metallic
and Reddish Gold (both with a
gross capacity of 480L and 430L).
Customers get to enjoy a
The Toshiba commitment
AS a worldwide group of companies, Toshiba is committed to
serving the needs of all, especially its customers, shareholders and
employees by implementing forward-looking corporate strategies
and responsible business activities.
Toshiba strives to create products and services that enhance
human life and lead to a healthy, thriving society.
Toshiba constantly seeks new approaches that help realise the
goals of the world community, including ways to improve the
global environment. Toshiba Committed to People, Committed to
the Future.
12-year* extended warranty
coverage on a refrigerator
compressor.
*Upon online registration and
valid for selected refrigerators
purchased from July 1, 2013 to July
31, 2016.
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A versatile
two-in-one
device
T
HE Aspire Switch 10
SW5-012 is Acers latest
technological offering.
Fullling every persons dream of
increasing productivity whether
at work, meetings, and staying
connected while on holiday or on
the road, this newest two-in-one
device provides a fantastic visual
experience and is easy to use and
carry around.
The Aspire Switch 10 provides
a life-like visual experience with
its bright colours, crisp and clear
text featured on a HD 1280x800
10.1inch display courtesy of the
Zero Air Gap technology.
It reduces reection by
removing the air and air bubbles
between the display and the
screen.
The IPS technology adds
brilliant colour and detail even
when viewed from afar. It
provides a wide viewing angle of
up to 178, allowing users to share
content easily.
Whether during a presentation
in a dark room or while watching
a movie outdoors, users will get
consistent colour and a one-of-
a-kind viewing experience as
both indoor and outdoor visibility
is optimised with LumiFlex, a
sunlight visibility solution.
The new generation Gorilla
Glass 3 display with Native
Damage Resistance ensures
protection against scratches
and improves its toughness and
durability.
The Gorilla Glass 3 protects
against lateral cracking and deep
scratches.
Versatility at its best
The smooth and versatile
Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012
can assume four
congurations
instead of the
usual two.
The device
is equipped
with the Acer
Snap Hinge,
a unique
hinge on the
keyboard
dock that
has strong
magnets.
It also
provides
a latch-less docking experience. A
substantial audible snap is heard
and this assures the user that the
keyboard is safely locked in.
The screen is detachable, giving
users a thin and light tablet. When
users place the tablet into the
keyboard dock, they will have a
good Windows laptop with a nice
track pad.
When users ip the tablet into
the dock backwards, the device is
in presentation mode that allows
the keyboard to be used with the
display facing the other way.
Finally, users can set up the
tablet and keyboard dock up in an
inverted V to watch videos in
the tent mode.
The Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012
boosts productivity no matter
where you are. One of the thinnest
two-in-one devices in the market,
it measures less than 8.9mm
(0.35 inches) in tablet mode and
20.2 mm (0.79 inches) with the
keyboard dock.
Lightweight and durable,
the Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012
is made for assignments, work,
holiday and when commuting.
Frequent travellers need
not worry as the tablet weighs
only 0.585kg and 1.17kg when
the tablet is combined with the
keyboard.
Users can browse their
favourite webpages, play exciting
games and watch lms in the
palm of their hands with the
Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012.
When space is limited, the tent
mode is perfect for use.
With the slim Aspire Switch 10
SW5-012 users can read recipes
in the kitchen or set it up on a
bookshelf.
In giving a presentation, there
is the display mode where a
proposal or a video conference can
be broadcasted.
It can display memorable
moments as it doubles up as a
large photo frame in the living
room or oce cubicle.
In notebook mode, the Aspire
Switch 10 SW5-012 is a fully
functional laptop with a Precision
Touchpad that supports six
touchpad gestures and delivers
greater sensitivity and easy
navigation.
Users will also enjoy the Acer
Active Pens superior precision
and accuracy while writing and
drawing. Furthermore, creating
and sharing becomes easy with
ne pointing, tapping and palm
rejection.
Packed with power
Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012
offers solid performance as it is
powered by the Intel Atom CPU
Z3735F processor (quad-core,
1.3GHZ), 2GB of RAM and comes
with ample storage space of 32GB
or 64GB.
Powered economically, it
delivers long battery life of up to
eight hours for almost a full day of
computing. In addition, it powers
two USB 2.0 ports (one micro), a
HDMI outlet and a micro SD card
reader.
Users have the convenience of
using Microsoft Windows 8.1
with Bing, Microsoft Oce
365 Personal and Microsoft
InstantGo as this software
comes ready in the Aspire
Switch 10 SW5-012.
Users are able to type,
create and edit Microsoft
Word, Excel and
PowerPoint documents
virtually anywhere and
anytime, and deliver their work
where a network is available.
In addition, the 2MP HD
webcam with 1920x1080
resolutions allow users to record
events on audio and video.
It also features two front
speakers that are positioned on
either side of the device to give
a complete surround-sound
experience.
Acers innovative nano-
imprint technology (NIL)
offers a wide range of stylish
notebook cover options that use
an environmentally friendly
manufacturing processes.
The Aspire Switch 10s rear
cover is made from aluminium
and with NIL technology, with a
gentle grey brush stroke, adding
style and elegance.
The Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012
is a fantastic option as it allows
you do more than most Windows
hybrids, plus it is durable and
portable.
Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012
is now available in Malaysia.
n For more information, call 1800
881 288 (Mondays to Fridays, 9am
to 6pm) or visit www.acer.com.my
The Aspire Switch
10 allows users to
use the keyboard
even when the
display faces the
other way.
The inverted V position allows
users to watch videos with ease.
The Aspire Switch 10 delivers long
battery life of up to eight hours.
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Making the right call
M
OBILE phones in this time
and age have gone beyond
their basic functional use
of making calls and sending texts.
These days, mobile phone users
demand a range of features for
the different functions that users
expect their phones to perform
well at, hence the constant
evolution of smartphones.
The smartphone has become a
symbol of ones lifestyle, and DiGi
has you covered with its range of
smartphones from almost every
major player in the market.
DiGi offers a range of Internet
plans for the purchase of selected
smartphones. Here are the DG
SmartPlans on offer:
l RM28 a month under the DG
Smart Family plan with 1GB of
Internet data.
l RM50 a month under the
DG SmartPlan 50 with 2GB of
Internet data.
l RM78 a month under the
DG SmartPlan 78 with 3GB of
Internet data.
l RM108 a month under the
DG SmartPlan 108 with 5GB of
Internet data.
l RM148 a month under the DG
SmartPlan 148 with 6GB Internet
data.
Xiaomi Redmi Note
One of the latest offerings from
Xiaomi
Redmi
Note.
Asus
Zenfone 5.
Xiaomi is the Redmi Note.
This phablet has a 5.5-inch
capacitive touch screen that
supports multi-touch gestures, a
13-megapixel camera with full HD
video recording capabilities and
a 5-megapixel front camera for
taking awless seles.
In the performance department,
the Redmi Note is impressive with
its 8GB internal storage, 1.7GHz
octa-core processor and 2GB of
random access memory (RAM).
The Xiaomi Redmi Note is
available for free with the DG
SmartPlan 108.
Asus Zenfone 5
The Asus Zenfone 5 is a new
addition to the Asus family of
smartphones.
With 16GB of internal storage,
the Zenfone 5 will not leave the
average smartphone user wishing
they had more space. In the event
that more storage space is needed,
the Zenfone 5 has expandable
memory of up to 64GB.
The Zenfone 5 comes equipped
with an 8-megapixel camera that
also supports HD recording at 30
frames per second (FPS).
Android v4.3 Jelly Bean is
available and can be upgraded
to Android v4.4 KitKat. The Asus
Zenfone 5 comes free when you
subscribe to the DG SmartPlan 78.
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung has always wowed
the crowd with its feature-laden
smartphones and this is still the
case with the Galaxy S5. The
5.1-inch screen of the S5 is large
enough to watch videos, send
texts and work on.
The 16-megapixel camera is a
suitable replacement for a bulky
stand-alone camera as it also
supports HDR video recording.
All of that plus its LTE
capability and fast processing
speed make this S5 a good buy at
only RM799 with the
DG SmartPlan 148.
HTC Desire 310
HTC has been raising the bar
with every new smartphone
release and this time it has done
it again with the Desire 310. This
affordable mid-range phone
Monthly fee RM50 RM78 RM108 RM148 RM28
DG SmartPlan
50
DG SmartPlan
78
DG SmartPlan
108
DG SmartPlan
148
DG Smart
Family
(Supplementary
Plan)
Internet 2GB 3GB 5GB 6GB 1GB
Calls (minutes) 100 300 600
100 hours
within
family lines
SMS (all-networks) 200 (DiGi to DiGi) 100 300 600
3,800 SMS
within
family lines
boasts an impressive 4.5-inch
screen.
This 3G-capable phone runs on
Android v4.2.2 Jelly Bean and the
best part is, it comes free with the
DG SmartPlan 78.
Lenovo A680
Computer maker Lenovo has
been in the smartphone scene for
a while now and its phones are
only getting better.
Being another mid-range
smartphone, the Lenovo A680
is a good-looking phone with
impressive features that match its
looks.
Weighing only 165g, the Lenovo
is one of the lighter options
available these days. Its 1.3GHz
quad-core processor should
provide good computing power
Subscribers who sign up to a minimum 12-month contract will enjoy a monthly rebate of RM5 for a year.
while the 5-megapixel camera
takes good food photos.
Storage, as with most
smartphones, is expandable up
to 32GB. The Lenovo A680 is
available for free with the DG
SmartPlan 78.
Apple iPhone 5S
Apples 5S is the smartphone
of choice for those looking for a
premium alternative.
Its 1.7GHz dual-core processor
and 1GB of RAM provide the
processing muscle demanded of
a smartphone in this modern day
and age.
LTE is supported and 30FPS HD
video recording is also supported
by the 8-megapixel camera. The
iPhone 5S can be yours for only
RM159 with the iDiGi 238 plan.
Lenovo
A680.
Samsung
Galaxy S5.
HTC
Desire 310.
Apple
iPhone
5S.
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IT solutions for business and living
l Back-up of important data
l Water leakage detection
l Gas re suppression
l High-sensitivity smoke
detection system
l Multi-tier security checkpoint
with CCTV camera monitoring
Exitras data centre offers the
option of scalable virtual server
rather than physical servers
through its cloud server solution.
In addition, the data centre
also offers co-location services,
which are fully equipped with
environmental management,
backup power system, re
protection and high physical
security hosting.
It also provides DRaaS, which
delivers a selection of cost-
effective contingency plans to
replicate and recover critical
servers and secure critical data to
ensure business continuity in the
event of a disaster.
Finally, through its managed
services solutions, the data
centre gives clients the option to
outsource a variety of IT services
to Exitra.
This enables them to
concentrate on the development
of their businesses.
We have the expertise to help
clients through our diverse range
of products and services. We can
cater to every stage of growth
and expansions of our clients
businesses.
At every step of the
development of their business, we
have the appropriate IT solution
to help clients grow their business
with condence and security,
says Lim.
Exitras products and services
are all formulated to be simple
for clients to adopt and use; easily
scalable to ensure that clients
seize every opportunity to grow,
yet exible enough to enable
them to react to differing business
environment; as well as secure
so that clients can devote their
efforts in productive business
activities.
The company is also constantly
improving its existing facility.
This involves providing more
sophisticated and advanced
server, higher speed of bandwidth,
improved performance of
application support, improved
SLA, and dedicated team
for incidental management
and follow a well-structured
certication.
Among some of its latest
additions to its range of services
and products is the development
of business and lifestyle
applications with their latest
ventures being MyCloudTable and
MyCloudDesks.
MyCloudTable is an application
for users who indulge in luxury
dining.
The application focuses on
restaurant bookings and it
provides users with the nest
and most memorable dining
experiences.
MyCloudDesks aims to allow
business users a customisable
workow and to streamline data
management, accessibility and
security.
Technology evolves in days,
it is up to us to explore new
technology or improve on older
ones.
Our aim is always to be there
to help improve all business users
with applications or consumer
lifestyles through our products
and services, says Lim.
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Annual Downtime: 22 Hours
Partial Redundancy in Power
and Cooling
99.982% Uptime
Annual Downtime: 1.6 Hours
Redundancy Power, Cooling &
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tier standard.
Exitras data centre engineers
provide round-the-clock, end-to-
end IT solutions.
I
N 2007, Exitra Sdn Bhd
started off as a shared service
centre for LGB Group to align
and integrate all of the groups
business needs.
LGB Group, which is an
established industrial powerhouse
with diversied business activities
in utilities, infrastructure,
manufacturing and property
development, realised that with
the launching of Exitra, the
groups IT business process and
facilities will run smoothly.
The decision to establish
Exitra initially was to address
all the IT needs for LGB Group
but since then, the company
has evolved and we are now
extending our services to the
market from individuals to SMEs
and large corporations, says Lim
Chin Sean, Exitras director.
In 2009, Exitra obtained the
MSC Malaysia status and in 2012,
MyCloud diversied into the
market and extended IT services
and solutions to end-users.
MyCloud is Exitras platform
to provide the full spectrum of
web-related products and services
to help businesses meet their
requirements for web presence.
Among its services include
domain name registration,
website and e-mail hosting,
website builder, e-commerce
packages and search engine
optimisation.
The immediate future of
computing focuses on mobility
and cloud computing. Through a
centralised cloud solution from
workstations and mobile devices,
all businesses will always be on
the move, he adds.
The cloud model enables
enterprises to deploy and manage
their own private data centre
without the hassle of owning
or managing the underlying
infrastructure, and therefore zero
capital expenditure.
Enterprises, especially those
with multiple outlets and location,
can now seamlessly integrate and
maximise operational exibility
with the cloud.
Our range of cloud servers
enables all clients to choose the
most optimised cloud computing
solutions for their needs. Cloud
servers provide fast, cost-effective
and secure scalability to our
clients, enabling them to respond
to the need of their businesses
eciently, says Lim.
Additionally, the company also
delivers a comprehensive range
of enterprise level cloud-based
business applications and services
to customers, including point of
sales system (MycPOS), human
resource system (MycHR), payroll
system (MycPayroll), accounting
system (MycAccounting) and
enterprise resource planning
(MycERP).
To be in line with the growth
of cloud computing, Exitra
develops its own data centre to
complement the rising market
demand.
Last year, the group invested in
a purpose-built Tier 3 data centre
in Kuala Lumpur.
This modern and highly
secured data centre provides
business owners not only good
infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
but also software as a service
(SaaS) and disaster recovery as a
service (DRaaS).
The most basic type of data
centre is a Tier 1 data centre with
no redundancy and relatively
higher downtime.
On the other hand, Tier 4 data
centre is the most stringent type
that is designed to host highly
critical computer systems.
Our data centre is a Tier 3 with
most of the redundant subsystems
available, explains Tay Thian
Hing, senior IT manager at Exitra.
The redundant subsystems are
used in data centres to ensure
that computer systems continue
without service interruptions.
The higher the redundancy, the
better the data centres resilience
to guarantee system availability in
the event of component failure.
Our multi-level fault-tolerant
design ensures that there is no
single point of failure and our data
centre can operate independently
even in the event of total failure in
the mains current, adds Tay.
With comprehensive end-
to-end integrated IT solutions,
Exitras data centre boasts several
features, among them are:
l 24/7/365 HelpDesk
l 99.9% uptime network
guarantee
l 24/7/365 rst level remote
hands and eyes support
l Service Level Agreement (SLA)
l Power-ready emergency
generator
Benefits of cloud
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The smart way to achieving dreams
R
AJA Puteri Atilia Raja Haron,
or more commonly known
as Atilia Haron, comes
from a musically inclined family,
especially on her mothers side.
She is the daughter of Salamiah
Hassan, a singer who gained
popularity in the 1970s and
80s. Like her mother, this pop
jazz singer-songwriter is a little
dynamite herself petite yet full
of energy.
My mother is a singer and my
grandmother was also a singer. In
fact, my mothers whole family
all 12 brothers and sisters sang.
So, music came naturally to me,
she says.
But being a songstress did not
come easy for Atilia. Although
she was involved in the music
industry since childhood, Atilias
mother had other plans for her.
My mother was also known
as the queen of jingles, so I was
only allowed to do jingles and
commercials.
Sometimes, I got to appear
on television shows with her and
had the opportunities to perform
duets. But she was against me
being a professional singer
she wanted me to focus on my
studies, she says.
Atilia obtained a degree in
advertising and worked as a
producer for a decade. Only after
that did she pursue her music
career seriously.
I still wanted to sing even
though I was doing well in
advertising. I quit my day job six
years ago, which was one of the
hardest decisions I had to make
because it was a relatively late age
to pursue this career, she admits.
In advertising, I knew I would
get a salary at the end of every
month. I was earning enough
to buy myself a home and a car.
But as a new singer, I couldnt
guarantee nancial security. I
couldnt tell if I could get bookings
for shows or not. It was very
scary.
Making her
dream come true
Finally, at the ripe age of 34,
Atilia produced her debut album
Sangkar. The release of her album
at the end of March 2007 also
launched her name as the new
voice of Malaysias pop jazz genre.
The production of the
album took six years and Atilia
contributed lyrics to some of the
songs.
The album was produced and
released under her own label,
Mujik Productions.
In this region, contemporary
music like jazz and soul is
developing at a promising rate but
pop music is still favoured by the
mainstream listeners.
Recording companies will
normally go with what they know
best, which is pop music, and
no one can blame them for that.
Thats why I decided to start my
own label, she explains.
And contrary to her initial
worries, she has been consistently
getting shows.
The jazz fan base is gradually
increasing in South-East Asia
and the number of jazz festivals
is growing by the year thanks
to talented jazz vocalists such
as Atilia herself. She went on to
produce her second album, Indah
in 2010.
Physical and
mental well-being
The earnings she received from
doing the shows enabled her to set
up her own yoga studio, Yoga One
That I Want, fullling yet another
of her dreams.
The devoted yoga practitioner
now owns two yoga studios in
Damansara Perdana and Shah
Alam and hopes to open more
branches to inspire more people
to take up yoga as part of their
lifestyle.
Yoga is benecial for health.
Whether it is to stay active,
improve your heart health or
to de-stress, yoga can boost
anyones well-being. When I was
still working as a producer, I led
a very unhealthy lifestyle until I
discovered yoga, she shares.
When she realised that she
could hardly breathe after
walking from one end of the
stage to the other, she knew she
had to make a lifestyle change.
I wanted to do something
easy and convenient. Coincidently,
there was a yoga studio behind
my house. Little did I know, yoga
is not easy at all! I felt sore all over
for days after my rst lesson, she
says.
But she realised that the
soreness was an indicator that
she has not been physically
active in years and decided to
stick to attending yoga classes
consistently.
After practising yoga for
nine years, Atilia spent a month
undergoing an intensive
yoga instructor course
in Koh Samui this year
and nally received her
certication to teach yoga.
The experience was
physically, mentally and
spiritually challenging,
she admits, because not
only did she have to
adhere to a strict vegan
diet, the course itself
was held during the
Aidiltri period.
On the rst day of
Syawal, I had a bowl
of cornakes in the
Atilia is a
certified yoga
instructor.
Atilia uses her
HTC One M8 to
stay connected
with her family,
friends and
fans.
Besides being
a professional
singer and yoga
instructor, Atilia
has also appeared
on stage musicals
and television
shows.
Atilia is certainly
always on the
move. To help
her manage her
schedule and
daily activities,
she relies on her
smartphone.
A self-confessed
social media geek,
Atilia admits to
documenting
almost every
part of her life on
Instagram and
making meeting
engagements
through group
messaging.
morning. I thought I could handle
it but that night I actually broke
down and cried.
Even though there were
35 of us from 25 countries,
no one there knew about
the signicance of Aidiltri,
she shares.
Nonetheless, it was a
worthwhile experience and
a dream come true for Atilia,
who has always wanted to be a
certied yoga instructor.
Although she started her yoga
practice with ashtanga yoga,
Atilia teaches the vikasa-styled
yoga, which is more cardio-
based.
Besides being a professional
singer and yoga instructor, she
has also appeared on stage
musicals and television shows.
Atilia is certainly always on the
move.
To help her manage her
schedule and daily activities, she
relies on her smartphone.
A self-confessed social
media geek, Atilia admits to
documenting almost every part
of her life on Instagram and
making meeting engagements
through group messaging.
I use my HTC One M8 a lot,
especially to keep connected
with my family, friends and
fans. Sometimes, I also use it to
learn how to make pancakes.
Its not too much to say that
my life depends on my phone,
she quips.
Despite her recent marriage,
Atilia is certainly not slowing
down. The singer, who turns 40
this month, is currently working
on her third studio album.
She has also just started
organising free yoga classes
every Saturday at 7am in KLCC
Park to continue to spread
goodness and positivity.
Sunday 28 September 2014 StarSpecial 13
14 TECH WORLD StarSpecial, Sunday 28 September 2014
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n For more information, call 1300 881 163
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StarSpecial, Sunday 28 September 2014 TECH WORLD 15
i-Pmart offers
customers a
wide range
of electronics
and tech
gadgets.
Upgrade your PC and win
I
NTEL Malaysia is excited
to announce a host of
promotional activities and
deals. This is in conjunction with
the availability of new tablets
and two-in-one devices for its PC
Refresh Campaign.
Consumers looking to replace
their old desktops or laptops
with new portable devices can
purchase tablets or two-in-one
devices, which are capable of
consuming and creating content.
Intel has a wide range of tablets
such as the Acer Iconia Tab 8,
JOI 8, ASUS Fonepad 7 and Lenovo
Miix 2. Its two-in-one devices
include the ASUS Transformer
Book T100, Lenovo Flex 2 and
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 for all
types of usage and price range.
Even though all these devices
come in different shapes and
sizes, there is one thing that they
have in common all devices are
powered by Intel processors.
No matter how you choose to
use your machine, Intel processors
are capable of delivering
performance that is competitive
on both its battery life as well as
price point.
To encourage consumers
to upgrade their old PCs,
Intel Malaysia will be holding
competitions and activities to
sweeten the deal on these tablets
and two-in-one devices.
Over the next two days,
consumers purchasing a new
Intel device are eligible to win BIG
Shopping
made easy
SHOPPING online is becoming
a norm and is a growing trend
for many Malaysian consumers
because of the many benets it
offers.
You can purchase almost
anything with just a few clicks
on your smartphone, tablet or
computer.
Now, with i-Pmart, it is
easy for anyone to purchase
electronics and tech gadgets
online without the hassle of
being physically present at the
store.
iPmart.com.my is one of
Malaysias leading online
retailer for tech gadgets and
was founded by Mart Tang in
2012.
As a pioneering e-commerce
tech company, i-Pmart
understands that constant
innovation is an important
factor for a business to thrive
and grow through the times.
A business needs to adapt
to changes in technology and
consumer trends that are
quickly shifting towards online
shopping.
At i-Pmart, you can nd a
wide range of tech gadgets,
including mobile phones,
tablets, gaming consoles and
PC accessories at competitive
prices.
Customers will certainly be
spoilt for choice when they shop
for tech gadgets at the i-Pmart
website.
With the aim of providing
customers with a pleasant
online shopping experience,
i-Pmart ensures that its
customers can shop with ease
with its user-friendly responsive
interface that caters not only to
computer screens but also other
devices, including tablets.
With the safety and security
of customers a priority,
payment for purchases are
made through secure payment
platforms such as Maybank,
MOLPay and FPX.
Customers within Malaysia
will get their purchases
delivered quickly and safely to
their doorstep between one and
four days of the purchase.
The cash on delivery option
is available to customers who
live in the Klang Valley and
Johor.
To keep customers informed
and assured of their purchases,
i-Pmart provides an order
tracking facility on its website
to allow customers track their
orders online.
n For more information, visit
www.iPmart.com.my
points from AirAsia.
This is a great incentive for
those looking to buy a new Intel-
powered device before September
ends.
We know that Malaysians
today are more demanding and
want devices that enable them to
work and play on the go.
At Intel weve been listening
At Intel weve been
listening and working
together with our
partners to create
a great selection
of tablets and two-
in-one devices for
the job. If you need
performance, long-
lasting battery life
and mobility, you
cant go wrong with
an Intel-powered
machine.
and working together with
our partners to create a great
selection of tablets and two-in-
one devices for the job. If you
need performance, long-lasting
battery life and mobility, you
cant go wrong with an Intel-
powered machine, says Sameer
Tupaki, marketing manager, Intel
Malaysia.
Win AirAsia
BIG points
Consumers who purchase any
Intel-powered devices at selected
retailers will also be eligible to
enter the Fly for Free with BIG
contest with RM5,000 worth of
AirAsia BIG points to be won.
The Fly for Free with BIG
contest ends on Tuesday (Sept 30).
n For more information, visit
pcrefresh.intel.my/contest.php
Intel is promoting its new tablets and two-in-one devices.
Sameer Tupaki
16 TECH WORLD StarSpecial, Sunday 28 September 2014
Multifunction printers bag awards
B
UYERS Laboratory LLC (BLI),
an independent company
that evaluates oce
document equipment and solution
products based on an extensive
list of criteria was awarded Konica
Minolta six 2014 Summer Pick
Awards for its bizhub series of
monochrome multi-function
printers (MFP) and its PageScope
mobile application.
BLI has inuenced the decision
of many buyers as it has put
devices from leading vendors to
the test for more than 50 years.
Its Pick Awards, presented
twice annually, acknowledge the
hardware and software offerings
that measure up as the best in
BLIs rigorous and comprehensive
lab testing.
BLI assesses a wide range of
the most important features and
performance factors for buyers,
including reliability, productivity,
image quality, media handling,
ease of use and more.
bizhub series of A3
Monochrome MFP
The award has been given to
the bizhub 754e, bizhub 654e and
bizhub 454e because of its high-
level performance and durability
while exhibiting exceptional print
quality.
Additionally, its conveniently
designed control panel featuring
functions such as touch and swipe
scrolling are easy to use. Moreover,
the print driver MyTab function
enables custom conguration of
the users most frequently used
features, says Tony Tang, general
manager, Konica Minolta Business
Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd.
The models were further
praised by BLI for its print
quality, with all three earning
excellent or very good ratings in
all the categories that they were
evaluated for.
The awards are a testament
to Konica Minoltas bizhub A3
monochrome MFPs leading
position in the mid to high-volume
category.
bizhub series of A4
Monochrome MFP
Konica Minolta bizhub
4750 and 4050 were awarded
the BLI Summer 2014 Pick for
Outstanding A4 Monochrome MFP
for small to mid-size workgroups.
According to BLI, both bizhub
models deliver outstanding
value because of its awless
reliability, intuitive design, simple
maintenance and integration with
time and money-saving solutions
as well as low cost of ownership.
Additionally, both models
demonstrate impressive print
quality, scoring very good to
excellent ratings in nearly every
category.
Were delighted that the
bizhub 4750 and 4050 A4 devices
have won this award as a result of
its impressive performance and
user-oriented features.
Our aim is to provide solutions
that offer value and a great user
experience for our customers and
these two models have clearly
demonstrated this, says C.K.
Lim, head of sales and marketing,
Konica Minolta Business Solutions
(M) Sdn Bhd.
PageScope Mobile
Application
Based on BLIs report, Konica
Minolta offers exceptional mobile
printing in its PageScope Mobile,
a free app for Android and iOS
devices.
PageScope Mobile offers users
the ability to print documents
stored on their mobile devices,
Konica Minolta won six 2014 Summer Pick Awards for its bizhub series of
monochrome multi-function printers (MFP) and its PageScope mobile application.
in the cloud or attached to
e-mails. The easy-to-navigate
app offers a plethora of print
settings, including the ability to
save frequently used settings as
favourites.
While mobile printing is
becoming prevalent, the practice
is not without signicant IT
risk. BLI analysts commended
PageScope Mobiles wide range
of security features, including
secure print release and QR code
authentication, as some of the
most stringent they have ever
seen.
Other distinguishing features
include robust scanning options
as well as support for printing a
wide range of document types,
including Microsoft Oce legacy
le formats.
In January, Konica Minolta
received the 2014 A3 MFP
Line of the Year award for an
unprecedented four consecutive
times.
This is proof of the success of
Konica Minoltas ongoing quest to
meet different customers needs
across diverse work environments.
It also highlights Konica
Minoltas commitment to the
development of a wide range of
products featuring advanced,
user-friendly technology.
n For more information,
call 03-7801 2611 or visit
www.konicaminolta.com.my/
business