From private internet line to Emperor work station

Emperor 1510 computer work station

This new work station claims, among other things, to reduce fatigue.

Patrick Leflamme Duval, Chief Executive Officer and President, MWE Lab (Modern Work Environment Lab) told Emirates 24|7 that its signature Emperor 1510 computer work station with three 32 inch monitors and stylish and flexible seating will enhance productivity of users who get tired sitting in a static posture in front of their computer monitors.

The Scorpion shaped computer work station is empowered with a highly stable steel structure, tilting capabilities, integrated audio system and LED lighting.

It also claims strategically positioned monitors, audio system and accessories, a versatile monitor mount that can house three monitors, adjustable seat and leg rest, lighting and plug in points.

In order to enter and exit, the work station can adjust the height of the monitors and can use the electrical upper section lifting and lowering controls.

The Emperor 1510 is priced at $8000

Ankabut – UAE’s private educational internet line

Ankabut (Spider), is the UAE advanced network for research and education.

The project, jointly managed by the Khalifa University and ICT Fund, will create a dedicated education network of universities and schools around the world.

The Ministry of Higher Education, the Telecom Regulatory Authority and other leading government bodies are actively supporting the Ankabut project. 

Speaking to Emirates 24|7, Dr Steven Winstanley, Chief Executive Officer, Ankabut said about Dh66 million will be spent to develop the Ankabut network, which is different from the normal internet network.

It is a sort of dedicated network and faculty members and students get increased computing power as normal search engines or other traffic is not routed through this network.

“It currently links all major universities in the UAE. We can get connected from Fujairah to the New York University Campus or Oxford University. Our network comes under Internet 2 and does not run any other traffic,” he added.

“Over the next five years, we have to make it a financially viable network, without incurring any losses or profit,” he said.

Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) is funding the project through the ICT Fund. Dean E Hoke, Manager, Member Relations and Communications, Ankabut said the network can also be used for medical purposes as MRI images and other medical records can be easily transferred through the dedicated line.

A violin student in the UAE can get classes from a violin expert in the US or Europe.

“Ankabut is a lot more than an educational network,” he said.

Currently, universities like Higher Colleges of Technology, Khalifa University, RIT Dubai, American University of Sharjah, UAE University (Al Ain), Zayed University, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi University, IAT Aviation Academy are among 54 educational institutions linked to the network.
 

HP's catch the fake

HP has introduced a new mechanism, which includes a smart phone application, to detect counterfeit printer cartridges and toners. 

The HP Authentification QR codes can be read by using a QR code reader like i-nigma or with the reader included with the HP e-supplies application for iPhones available at the iTunes App Store.

The new HP Mobile Authentification label features holographic image shifting properties in addition to the QR code. By tilting the cartridge box front and backward to see an “OK” sign that moves in opposite directions.

Also tilt the box right to left to see the same signs move in the same direction.

According to the company, HP has conducted nearly 5,000 investigations in almost 90 countries over the last four years, resulting in the seizure of more than 30 million units of counterfeit cartridges and components over this same time period.

Xoom in with RealPresence

Polycom, Inc. and Motorola Mobility Holdings have made a push for Motorola XOOM to take on all comers in the tablet market HD video technology on a Motorola tablet is now available for users to connect simultaneously to other standards-based video systems, including immersive video rooms, group/desktop systems, and laptops. Video collaboration technology claims to deliver to tablets the same high-quality, secure, reliable video experience customers are accustomed to inside the office.

The RealPresence Mobile software application is available via a free download from Android Market and Motorola will become the first company to offer the RealPresence Mobile application pre-loaded on its tablet devices, starting in Q4 2011. 
RealPresence Mobile allows users to simultaneously view content in HD (such as presentations) during the video session.

Users can join a conference from any WiFi, 3G, or 4G network.