lenovo Glams Up with 3 news Fashion -Forward Ultraportable Notebooks

From left: Prakash Mallya, Country Manager of Intel, with Khoo showcasing the new Lenovo notebooks.

Bridging haute couture with superior technology, Lenovo introduced three new luxury notebooks - IdeaPad U300s Ultrabook, U300e Ultrabook and U400 ultraportable notebook. Designed for fashion-minded consumers, they are stylish in looks as they are powerful in performance.

Available in two colours: Graphite Gray and Clementine Orange, all three notebooks have a 16:9 widescreen format HD display, 4GB DDR3 memory and up to 256GB of SSD storage.

Lenovo Country General Manager, Khoo Hung Chuan, believed the new IdeaPad U Series notebooks will be able to provide fashion-savvy individuals with what they need: slender look and feel, true mobility and a super chic package.

"The notebooks are the perfect complements to this season´s demand for fashion, liberating consumers who are always on the go but are looking to combine productivity and entertainment in one stylish device," he said.

Created from a single-piece aluminum shell, the notebooks are sleek as they are lightweight. To complement this form-factor, these three ultra-slim packages sports a 13.3-inch display screen, which not only reduce the overall size of the notebook, making them easier to be carried anywhere but also to improve the weight distribution of the ultrabooks and maintain their overall slim-like design.

One of the enhancements Lenovo included in its three new notebooks is the one-of-a-kind breathable keyboard. Highly innovative, it improves air circulation and overall cooling by combining Intel technology advanced cooling systems with better air vents that are located in and around the keys, on the sides and rear hinge of the chassis.

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Published Date : 25 November 2011

Intel Celebrate 40 years of Digital Revolution

Intel Celebrates 40 Years of Digital Revolution

40 years ago, Intel Corporation introduced the world´s first commercially available microprocessor - the Intel 4004 - triggering the start of the digital revolution.

While most people have never seen a microprocessor, they do know its short-form name: the CPU.

In fact, they also interact with many devices that contain these microprocessors, making them become so integrated into their daily life that these gadgets and innovations have become virtually indispensable.

To celebrate the past 40 years of microprocessor innovation and look ahead at the next 40 years, Intel compiled photos, video interviews, opinion pieces and a number of info graphics and other materials with insight from Intel and industry executives, analysts, futurists and engineers.

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Published Date : 16 December 2011

Monday October 24, 2011

A solid typing companion

Logitech's Bluetooth Tablet Keyboard for the iPad works like a charm.
By ZAM KARIM
bytz@thestar.com.my
One could be a proficient virtual keyboard typist on an iPad but having a physical companion around does come in handy, especially when you need to type for a longer period of time.
And plus, I'm sure most of us do miss the "clicky" sounds and the tactile feedback that only a real keyboard is able to provide.
But looking around for the right typing companion for the iPad can be quite a daunting task as there are plenty of options available. One of them is the Logitech Tablet Keyboard for iPad.
Its full-size keyboard design looks and works similar to Apple's own wireless keyboard. But while the latter is all clad in silver with white keys, Logitech's offering is all black with white lining that goes around three-quarters of the edges.
The slick device also ships with a hardcase protective cover, which when not in use, can be unfolded to double as a stand for the iPad.
But as most iPad owners would have probably invested in their own case or Smart Cover already, this is probably not going to be so useful and will add slightly more weight to the bag that you carry around.

DOUBLE DUTY: The Logitech Tablet Keyboard ships with a hardcase protective cover that can be double as a Tablet stand.

Additionally, the case does not come with any lid so you need to hold it the correct way otherwise the keyboard will fall out.
Power it up
The keyboard is powered by four AAA batteries, which Logitech claims will last several weeks of regular use.
The device connects to the iPad flawlessly and we were able to pair the devices on the first try without any hassle.

COMBO PRESS: The shortcut keys are labelled in blue and you need to press them together with the 'Fn' key to make them work.

The keyboard can be used as far as 30ft or 9m from the Tablet but why do you want to do that? Well, here's an idea - how about using the keyboard like a remote control to operate the iPad hooked to the LCD TV from the comfort of your sofa?
You get media controls - like play, pause, volume up and volume down - as well as photo, onscreen keyboard and lock functions right at your fingertips. These keys are labelled in blue and you need to press them together with the "FN" function key.
There is also a dedicated home key - which is easily identifiable as it sports the same "square-shaped" icon as on the iPad. Suffice to say, all these keys work as advertised.
The Tablet Keyboard for iPad is also easy to type on and we rarely hit the wrong key since they are all nicely spaced out.
The keys have a nice responsiveness to them but due to the keyboard's compact size, we felt the keys tended to give only a fraction of the tactile feedback found on a regular keyboard. Whether this is good or bad depends on your preference.
Final words
In terms of features, there is nothing much that the Logitech Tablet Keyboard can offer to users other than to make typing easier and faster.
But then again, that's probably what you are looking for when shopping for an external keyboard for the iPad.
Also it is fuss-free and not only works equally as well as the Apple wireless keyboard but it is RM30 cheaper.
And in case you are wondering, the Logitech keyboard model can also be paired with other Tablet devices such as the Galaxy Tab, which we personally tried.
But do take note that the shortcut keys will not work at all with the exception of the home key when used with the Android-based Tablet.
(Logitech sells a model specifically for Android, which comes with Android-specific function keys.)
Pros: Easy to use, no fuss Bluetooth connectivity, provides easy access to most used functions.
Cons: Nothing major.
Tablet keyboard for iPAD
(Logitech)
Wireless Bluetooth keyboard
CONNECTIVITY: Bluetooth
SPECIAL KEYS: 11 shortcuts and one home button
WEBSITE: www.logitech.com.my
PRICE: RM199
RATING: 4 stars
Review unit courtesy of Logitech Malaysia. Enquiries: Kaira Technologies Sdn Bhd (03) 2026-1669; Ingram Micro Sdn Bhd (03) 7952-8188

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MyJICT, Malaysian Journal of Information and Communication Technology, is devoted to disseminate high quality refereed articles in the field of ICT. It is an anually published journal, and also will be available online for free.
We would like to invite all the researches, academicians, and ICT professionals throughout Malaysia to contribute to this journal.
The theme for this edition is “Knowledge Integration in Information Communication Technology“.
Medium – Articles may be in English or Malay.
Papers are accepted throughout the year (due to the approval of the reviewer). However for the third issue publication, the due date for the full paper is on
June, 1st 2011 (new dateline to submit manuscript)
Abstract Submission If you wish to submit the abstract first, please do so by filling in the form by clicking this link. Thank you very much for your interest.
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Author :CHARLES FERNANDEZ Photos by Samuel Ong
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MOBILE phone company eTouch Mobile is the latest to join the World Cup fray in South Africa with the launch of the “Jom Bola” campaign and the eTouch’s Touchberry Pro Series.
Deputy Domestic Trade, Co-operative and Consumerism Minister Datuk Tan Lian Hoe kicked off the dual launch at the Mydin hypermarket in USJ1 recently.

Come and get it!: Sales personnel Wemmy Wong with two of the five new ePhone Pro-Series mobile phones.

Tan said it was encouraging to see Malaysian companies coming up with locally-made products, thus giving mobile phone users more choice to choose from the latest mobile phone range.
“It is always difficult to break into any established market, more so in a competitive industry like mobile phones.
“There are a lot of big boys out there who have their fingers in the pie but Malaysian products can match up to the challenge,’’ said Tan.
She said Malaysians should be proud of homegrown brands as a great number of Malaysian-made products and services were well received locally and abroad.
“These products have set a benchmark for others in the global market to follow and some brands have made it as a global brand name or icon,’’ she added.
The Pro Series comes with applications like email, high speed Wi-Fi, Qwerty keypad and touch screen capability, retailing from RM299 to RM599.
eTouch mobile managing director Siew Ai Fern said the new series was conceptualised with the Malaysian public in mind
“We hope that it will be a symbol of Malaysian ingenuity and design, giving everyone an opportunity to keep in touch with the world in style and with cutting- edge technology in line with our tagline 100% Local Brand Global Market,’’ said Tan.
She said eTouch was being distributed in seven countries and it was set to double its international distribution network by the end of the year.
She added that eTouch would be increasing both their distribution and service points.
The mobile phone range varies in design and functions and is packed with features such as dual SIM card capability giving the user a 2-in-1 advantage instead of carrying two handphones with different numbers.
And that is not all. By buying this phone, two lucky people from Malaysia will be flown by eTouch to South Africa to be among the thousands of spectators watching the World Cup live in June and also take in the best sights of South Africa in the “Jom Bola” campaign.
There are more than 30 models to choose from, including the Smartphone Touchberry Pro Series, TV-enabled range, Dual Sim Card range and the WiFi range.
The two-month long “Jom Bola” campaign ends on May 15.

IT Geographic overview

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There are 5 cybercities within the MSC. These cybercities are audited annually to comply with a set of minimum standards and criteria that differentiates them from any other location. The MDC administers the minimum standards to ensure that MSC cybercities are always adopting the latest in intelligent cities standards.

Cyberjaya

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As the focal point of the MSC, Cyberjaya is being developed as a self-contained intelligent city. Cyberjaya offers ideal business and living conditions. The primary development is focused on the area known as the Flagship Zone and comprises of three main zone areas:

• Enterprise Zone
• Commercial Zone
• Residential Zone

The other Flagship Zones are designated for public facilities, green areas, and zone for recreational purposes. By 2011, it will be a city supporting a working population of approximately 50,000 and a living population of over 120,000.

Integral to Cyberjaya is the City Command Center (CCC) which acts as a Central Monitoring Hub to monitor, manage and implement key services. It also provides the seamless integration of systems and services such as Advanced Traffic Management, Integrated Utilities Management, Interactive Community Services and more.[1]

Cybercity	Cyberjaya Flagship Zone (CFZ)
Area	2,890 ha (7,000 acres)
Management Corporation/ Master Developer	Setia Haruman Sdn. Bhd., 7th Floor, Tower 1, Faber Towers, Jalan Desa Bahagia, Off Jalan Kelang Lama, 58100 Kuala Lumpur.
Year In Operation	1998
Development Theme	Model intelligent city emphasizing on harmony with nature and an eco-friendly environment
Current Features	• Nucleus of the MSC and core cluster area for the MSC-Status    companies. • Self-contained intelligent city, offering and ideal business and    living environment for all. • Enterprise complex:   - Century Square (535, 900 sf NLA)   - Enterprise 1, 2& 3 (282,000 sf NLA) • Incubation Centre:   - MSC Central Incubator (68,900 sf NLA) • Data Centre:   - Telekom Malaysia’s MyLoca   - NTT MSC IDC • Resort Hotel:   - Cyberview Lodge, Resort & Spa (74 rooms) • Commercial:   - Street Mall (1 Supermarket, 6 food & beverages outlets, 12      retail shops)   - Century Square Block 4 • Higher Learning Institution:   - Multimedia University • Residential:   - Cyberview Gardens (60 units), completed   - D Melor Condominium (120 units) completed   - Cyberia Apartments (440 units) completed,     (additional 476 units) – by March 2003*   - Cyber Heights Villa (302 units), by June 2002*,     (additional 272 units) – by December 2003*   - The Promenade (375 units) – by December 2003*   - D’Cassia (176 units) – by December 2004*
Special Recognitions	Street Mall  • “National Landscape Award” from the National Landscape     Department, Ministry of Housing and Local Government  •  “State Landscape Award 2001” from the Selangor     Department of Town and Country Planning
Website	www.cyberjaya-msc.com

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 Technology Park Malaysia

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Technology Park Malaysia (TPM) is developed to propel Malaysia into the knowledge-based economy and is one of the most advanced and comprehensive centers for research and development activities in the region[2].

Cybercity	Technology Park Malaysia (Phase 1 only)
Area	92.7 ha (230 acres)
Management Corporation /Master Developer	Technology Park Malaysia Corporation Sdn. Bhd., Lebuhraya Puchong-Sg.Besi, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Year in operation	1996
Development Theme	A symbiosis between nature and the built environment
Current features	•  Strategically located at the heart of the MSC, TPM provides    first- class environment, which caters to needs of knowledge • Enterprise Building (561,900 sf NLA) • Incubator Building ( 113, 900 sf NLA) • Innovation House (8, 600 sf NLA) • Data Centre:   - TPMNet Sdn. Bhd.   - Mimos Bhd.   - Cordoda Corporation Sdn. Bhd. • R&D Land Lots • Supporting facilities and amenities include a fully equipped   gymnasium, sauna, court game facilities, food outlets,   convenience shops, financial institution, kindergarten and clinic • First-class hotels, sports complex, golf courses, shopping,   commercial and residential areas are all in close proximity
Special Recognitions	“Best Landscaping Award for Private and Business Complex Category” from Ministry of Housing & Local Government in years 1998, 1999 and 2000
Website	www.tpm.com.my

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UPM-MTDC

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UPM-MTDC (Universiti Putra Malaysia – Malaysia Technology Development Corporation) Technology Incubation Centre is a joint-venture between UPM and MTDC[3].

Cybercity	Universiti Putra Malaysia-Malaysia Technology Development Corporation (UPM-MTDC)
Area	15.7 ha (39 acres)
Management Corporation /Master Developer	Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn. Bhd., Malaysian Technology Centre, University Research Park, 43400 Serdang
Year in Operation	1997
Development Theme	Incubation center to enhance technology development activities in the country
Current features	• First of a series of MTDC incubation centers established within    universities campuses • Offers customized development concept to facilitate the roll-out of    new business ventures from academic and research    establishments • Incubation Centre One (143,000 sf NLA) • Data Centre:    - DataOne Asia (m) Sdn. Bhd.
Website	www.mtdc.com.my

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Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC)

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Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) is a self-contained city within-a-city. The integrated development provides more than 1.67 million square meters of enterprises, commercial, retail, hotel, residential and entertainment facilities[4].

Cybercity	Petronas Tower (Twin Towers only)
Area	381,450 sm (4,104,404 sf)
Management Corporation / Master Developer	KLCC Urusharta Sdn. Bhd., Level 36, Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Year in Operation	1997
Development Theme	Self-contained city-within-a-city
Current Features	• Tallest buildings in the world (452 meters) • National landmark and symbol of Malaysia achievements as and   emerging world-class economy • Northern gateway to the MSC and equipped with state-of-the-art   communication facilities • Data Centre:   - Reach Internet Services (MSC) Sdn. Bhd. • Enterprise Complex:   - Twin Towers (2,560,000 sf NLA) • Commercial:   - Suria KLCC • Recreational :   - KLCC Park   - Dewan Filharmonik Petronas   - Galeri Petronas   - Petrosains (Science Discovery Centre)
Special Recognitions	• “National Landscape Award 2001” from the National Landscape   Department, Ministry of Housing & Local Government • “IEM Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award 1998” from   Institution of Engineers Malaysia • FIABCI Award of Distinction 2001 “Special Award for National   Contribution/ Special Project” from FIABCI Malaysia • American Institute of Architects:   - Connecticut Design Award 1999   - Honour Award for Architecture 2000
Website	www.klcc.com.my

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Menara Kuala Lumpur

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Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower) is the world’s fourth tallest telecommunication tower. Soaring to an impressive height of 421 meters, the tower has been designed to house world-class telecommunications services to meet Malaysia’s increasing telecommunication needs. The tower serves as a function icon for the MSC and does not provide any office space for rental.[5]

Cybercity	Menara KL (KL Tower)
Area	11,174 sm (120,230 sf)
Management Corporation /Master Developer	Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn. Bhd., Jalan Punchak, Off Jalan P.Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Year in operation	1996
Development Theme	Provide the nation with a telecommunications and broadcasting tower with designs that reflects Malaysia’s Islamic culture.
Current features	• Recognized as the telecommunications, broadcasting and tourism tower for Malaysia • Recreational: - Tower Terrace (Cascading Pool/Pedestrian Mall) - Amphitheatre - Mini theatre - Observation Deck - Seri Angkasa Revolving Restaurant • Commercial - Mega view banquet Deck
Special Recognitions	• FIABCI, Paris-based international Real Estate Federation Award in 1997
Website	www.menarakl.com.my

What kind of Education does one need to work in the field of Information Technology?

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To work in the IT field, individuals must have a combination of formal education and experience. Because the field is developing so rapidly, there is a wide range of educational opportunities available, and updating one's skills with experience pertaining to the newest technologies out there is extremely important.
Formal educational opportunities such as two and four year degrees in the field of information technology are abundant. Usually titled associate of science or Bachelor of Science degrees, these courses focus mainly on the majored area of IT. With classes like the principles of computer language, application server programming, enterprise software architecture, and information systems security, students receive a great deal of information regarding of the IT industry.

In addition to such core classes, these degrees also require courses in mathematics, communications, science, social and behavioral science, as well as some humanities. The length of the program determines how many classes in each area are necessary for graduation

For those looking to further their information technology degree, many colleges and universities now offer Master of Science and Ph.D. programs in the field. For instance, Carnegie Mellon Heinz College School of Information Systems & Management developed its Mastes's program for individuals already in the field looking to hone their skills without having to drop out of the workforce or move to get their education. Carnegie Mellon's program focuses on core requirements such as telecommunications management, IT project management, and database management, as well as complimentary electives like financial accounting, e-commerce technologies, healthcare information systems, and geographic information systems.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha offers a Ph.D. in information technology. Such a program combines information systems requirements with computer science principles to create a unique opportunity for those looking to get to the top of the IT field. UNO's program prepares students for the specialized fields of applied computing, information systems, internet technologies, as well as the developments in telecommunications and management of IT. Students can specialize in areas such as artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, data mining, and B2B e-commerce and risk management. Course requirements depend on each doctoral candidate's field of study and dissertation matter.


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