RAPOO Launches Ultra-slim Bluetooth Keyboard E6100, Compatible with All Devices

10m wireless working range, 5.6mm thin and compatible with notebook, desktop, iPad, iPhone, Notebook, Android devices etc New Delhi, India, March 15, 2013 - RAPOO, global leaders in providing cutting-edge wireless peripheral products, launched E6100 - ultra-thin Bluetooth keyboard with wireless connectivity of up to 10m distance. E6100 keyboard connects with the advanced Bluetooth 3.0 technology and does not require any wire or receiver. Apart from notebooks and desktops E6100 is also compatible with all generation gadgets wirelessly, like iPad, iPhone, and many Android devices. Key Features 5.6mm at thinnest, compact and space-saving design with scissor key structure and stainless steel base plate. Work with all generations of Windows, Mac, iPad, iPad2, iPad3, iPhone and many Android devices. Compact Size 288mm * 110mm (L*W). Works on 2 AAA Alkaline batteries. Fn key gives you quick access to media player, homepage etc. Up to 10 meters wireless range with Bluetooth 3.0 technology. System Requirements Windows® XP and above, compatible with Windows 8 with Bluetooth function Mac OS®, iPad® with Bluetooth function Android 3.0 and later with Bluetooth function Bluetooth capable [Human Interface Device (HID) Profile] Mr Sunil Srivastava, India Sales & Marketing Manager at RAPOO India said, "We have seen customers struggling with any of the latest touch screen technologies, if they have to type long documents. They usually tend to get back to their laptops and desktops. With E6100 keyboard any one can just switch on the Bluetooth of the device and instantly get started with their work. It's a compact, slim and eye catching keyboard which customer can choose to carry it along within their bag."

XCEND Leads Efforts to Simplify and Reduce the Cost of Real-Time Analytics with the Release of MetriX 4.0

The cost-effective platform dramatically simplifies how customers access and visualize their data, making it easy to share and interact with real-time information BRIGHTON, Mich., March 15, 2013 - XCEND Group, Inc., announced today the release of MetriX Dashboards 4.0, offering a completely re-designed platform that greatly simplifies the development and publishing of real-time dashboards. Building on XCEND's commitment to drive down the cost of real-time analytics for business and IT users, MetriX 4.0 stands out among data analytics solutions as the easiest to learn, use, deploy, and budget. In 2012 MetriX was recognized by Frost & Sullivan with the Product Differentiation Excellence Award in Business Intelligence Dashboard Management for enabling organizations to embrace real-time analytics without the costs and complexities that typically encumber business intelligence initiatives. MetriX 4.0 boasts a robust set of new features, including a high-performing and intuitive desktop client that makes it easier than ever for users to create and customize real-time dashboards. The innovative "My Dashboards" Portal provides users with a single point of web-based access from which to visualize, organize, share, and secure their dashboards, on any device. The centralized Metric Repository allows users to instantly access, organize, and share their pre-built metrics, dashboards, and formats. "There is an alarming number of failed business intelligence projects, much of which can be attributed to the skyrocketing costs and complexity of Business Intelligence and Big Data initiatives," commented Ron Schoenherr, President & CEO of XCEND. "Accessibility and ease-of-use is one of the largest contributing factors to why companies continue to struggle with implementing business intelligence and analytics solutions." MetriX 4.0 delivers the lowest total cost of ownership of any like solution in the marketplace today, offering a flexible and straight-forward license model combined with high adoptability rates and low implementation and maintenance costs. By eliminating the need for costly hardware upgrades, data storage, on-staff developers, or ongoing IT support, MetriX makes real-time data analytics a financial reality for organizations of all sizes and from every industry. "Cost of ownership is the driving principle behind our development efforts," Schoenherr continued. "TCO is one of the greatest barriers to BI adoption and success, so by making MetriX as simple as possible to use, we vastly reduce time to deployment as well as training and consulting costs, with the goal of putting real-time in the hands of everyone, not just a few select power users." The base configuration of MetriX Dashboards v4.0 has a MSRP of $39,500 and comes bundled with licenses for up to 100 web client users, 15 desktop client users, and a single server, as well as one pre-built data connector. Optional products and services include additional desktop and web client license packs, a notification engine to enable real-time alerting, additional data connectors, training and support, and consulting services. Join XCEND for the official launch webinar on March 26 and learn how easy it is to achieve big data visualizations without the big cost and complexity of traditional BI solutions. A trial version of MetriX 4.0 can be downloaded from the XCEND web site, in addition to a broad range of documentation and resources. About XCEND XCEND was founded in 2004 on the passion of IT industry veterans who were committed to the underlying mission of helping IT organizations run better. We've since worked with thousands of customers across the country to create and deliver multi-vendor strategies and solutions that help companies better manage and secure their IT environments. XCEND has channeled this unique expertise into the development of MetriX, an award-winning, enterprise-class data analytics and visualization tool that lets organizations dramatically change how they leverage and interact with their data. Under the shared mission of making real-time data intelligence available to everyone, we've made MetriX easy to learn, easy to use, easy to implement, and easy to secure – not only for business users, but for the IT organizations tasked with deploying and maintaining the solution.

Penclic N2 will change Desktop World

You Can Count on Me! STOCKHOLM, March 14, 2013- In December 2012, Swedish company Penclic, proudly released their newest product, the Penclic Numpad N2. The Penclic Numpad N2 is a clever new computer accessory designed for those of us who cannot live without the traditional keyboard and its numerical function. Smart computer technology as well as customer demand for small laptops, have created a situation where keyboards have had their numerical buttons removed, to minimise overall keyboard size. Unfortunately, there are many computer users who rely heavily on the numerical pad function. Fortunately for those people, Penclic have come to the rescue with the Numpad N2. Penclic have melded advanced ergonomics, stylish Scandinavian design and high functionality into their products to provide an unparalleled user experience. Penclic Numpad N2 can be used in conjunction with Penclic Mini Keyboard or any keyboard to provide users with the function they need. As all computer users have their own personal preferences, Numpad N2 can adapt to suit you!! The independent nature of the N2 allows the user to utilise it in a manner which suits them. From an ergonomic standpoint, the ability to alternate working positions regularly is very important. About Penclic Penclic AB is a Swedish company that combines the latest technology with sleek, ergonomic design. Our products make your work by the computer more functional and more efficient. We always aim for durability, quality and care. This way you can get accessories that are as smart and innovative as yourself.

APconnections Announces General Availability of New Network Access Control Module

APconnections, a leading supplier of plug-and-play bandwidth shaping products, today announced the general availability of their new NetEqualizer network access control module (NAC).

The NAC is a fully integrated module that runs on the popular NetEqualizer bandwidth shaping appliance. The feature is perfect for Internet providers implementing a pay-as-you-go mode such as those found in hotels, metro hot spots, airports, and college residence halls.

The features of the module include:

time-based usage by login
redirection for unauthorized users
custom branding
group-based block licensing, and much more.
“Many of our customers were screaming for us to do something in this area; they love our NetEqualizer bandwidth controller, but were oftentimes frustrated by their existing choices for network access control,” said Eli Riles, vice president of sales at APconnections. “So, we responded with a solid product that meets market needs without putting a hole in your wallet.”

In its initial release, module pricing will start at $2,500; however, those with an existing NetEqualizer software subscription (NSS) will qualify for a full credit. For more information, contact APconnections at 1-800-918-2763 or via email at sales@netequalizer.com.

The NetEqualizer is a plug-and-play bandwidth control and WAN/Internet optimization appliance that is flexible and scalable. When the network is congested, NetEqualizer’s unique “behavior shaping” technology gives priority to latency-sensitive applications, such as VoIP and email. It does it all dynamically and automatically, improving on other bandwidth shaping technology out there.

APconnections is a privately held company founded in 2003 and is based in Lafayette, Colorado.

GL Releases Portable T3 E3 T1 E1 Analyzer Unit

GL Communications Inc. announced today the release of a Portable All-in-One T3 E3 T1 E1 Ethernet Analyzer Unit. In a statement to the press, Mr. Jagdish Vadalia, Senior Manager of Product Development, said, “The size of a small paperback book and weighing only 1.75 lbs, GL's newest T3 E3 T1 E1 Ethernet Analyzer is one of the smallest and lightest analyzer units in the world. The pod when connected to a Notebook PC is capable of capturing two full T3 / E3 data streams, dropping and inserting T1 or E1, full Ethernet analysis, and HDLC, ATM, FR, and PPP Analysis.”
Mr. Vadalia further added, “GL's T3 E3 T1 E1 Ethernet Analyzer can also be used in conjunction with GL's Laptop T1 / E1 analyzer for individual T1, E1, DS0, and Analog analysis. This analyzer is highly portable and flexible to operate - it can work with a desktop or a laptop PC”. He added, “Many more such functions are being added to the analyzer that would enrich the capability and utility of the product”.

Interfaces Supported

GL's T3 E3 T1 E1 Ethernet Analyzer comes with a variety of interfaces as shown below:


T3 or E3 - BNC interface (2 Transmit and 2 Receive ports)
T1 or E1 - RJ-45 interface (2 Transmit/Receive Ports)
External Clock: MBX (2 - one each per T3/E3 ports)
Ethernet Port - For wirespeed Ethernet analysis, remote monitoring, and management
USB - 2.0 - The USB interface is used to connect the analyzer unit to a Desktop or a Notebook PC for storage, display, and control

Important features:


Dual T3/E3 Receivers and Transmitters for simultaneous Non-intrusive and Intrusive testing of both eastbound and westbound signals
Plug and Play to PC Interface through USB 2.0
Software selectable T3 and E3 interface along with T1 and E1 Drop and Insert
Simultaneously record (capture) / playback (transmit) two entire T3 E3 signals in framed or unframed modes up to hard disk capacity
Dual BERT, G.821 Analysis, Error Injection and Alarm Generation
Monitor T3 E3 signal status, frequency, level, and various frame errors
Drop / insert T1 E1 signals from both ports
Flexible clocking - internal, recovered (from T3/E3, T1 or E1) and external
Transmit externally inserted or internally generated T1 E1 streams into T3 E3
Protocol testing for ATM, PPP, HDLC, and Frame Relay
Scripting and Automation through GL's well-known Windows Client Server (WCS) software
Remote Control through TCP/IP interface
Monitor / Manage the Analyzer remotely via Ethernet port

Receiver Capabilities:

Line testing and diagnostics: The T3/E3 Receiver can non-intrusively monitor a T3/E3 bit stream, and present a comprehensive diagnostics of PCM impairments and alarm messages in real-time.

De-multiplex T1 or E1 signals: User selected T1 (or E1) channels can be dropped using the T1/E1 input/output interface. Up to two T1 or E1 channels can be dropped from any one of the received T3 or E3 signals.
Capture Entire T3 or E3 Stream: The T3 E3 analyzer can capture (record) two complete T3/E3 streams to the hard drive as a binary file.

Transmitter Capabilities:

Line testing and diagnostics: T3/E3 transmitter can inject errors and alarms as well as do Bit Error Rate (BERT) testing.

Multiplex T1 or E1 signals: Up to two user selected T1 (or E1) channels can be externally inserted using the T1/E1 input/output interface into any one of the transmitted T3 or E3 signal. The inserted T1 or E1 signal can be selectively transmitted through one or more of the T1/E1 transmit channels, or broadcasted through all the
T1/E1 channels. Additionally, the received T1/E1 signal can be looped back and transmitted or the transmitted
T1/E1 signals can be set to carry AIS..

Playback (Transmit) entire T3 or E3 Stream from the PC hard drive: The T3 E3 Analyzer can also transmit (playback) an already captured binary file through the T3/E3 stream.

For a comprehensive understanding of the above product, please visit T3 E3 T1 E1 Ethernet Analyzer web page.

About GL Communications Inc.

Founded in 1986, GL Communications Inc. is a leading supplier of test, monitoring, and analysis equipment for TDM, Wireless, and VoIP networks. Unlike conventional test equipment, GL's test platforms provide visualization, capture, storage, and convenient features like portability, remotability, and scripting.

GL’s TDM Analysis & Emulation line of products includes T1, E1, T3, OC-3, STM-1, analog four-wire, and analog two-wire interface cards and solutions. Capabilities include voiceband traffic analysis and emulation across all traffic types (voice, digits, tones, fax, modem), all protocols (HDLC, ISDN, SS7, CAS, GSM, GPRS, CDMA), and with capacities up to thousands of channels.

GL’s VoIP products generate / analyze thousands of calls simultaneously with traffic types such as voice files, digits, tones, noise, and fax using G.711, G.729, AMR, EVRC, and GSM codecs. Additional features include visual analysis, real-time listening, recording, and voice quality assessment using ITU algorithms PAMS, PSQM, and PESQ.

GL’s Wireless Products perform protocol analysis and voice quality assessment on GSM, CDMA, UMTS, and CDMA 2000 networks. Connections can be made to any wireless phone with automated call control, GPS, mapping software, and real-time signal measurements.

GL’s Echo Canceller testing solutions provide the broadest range of simulation and analysis, including compliance testing per G.168 and G.160. Network Surveillance and Monitoring products include Probes for TDM, VoIP, ATM, and Wireless networks.

GL’s Handheld data testers provide convenience, economy, and portability for almost any interface, including RS232, RS422 / RS530, X.21, T1, E1, T3, E3, and many others.

GL’s Network Surveillance and Monitoring products include Probes for TDM, VoIP, ATM, and Wireless networks. An open standards based approach provides a scalable, feature rich, real-time access to network intelligence. Centralized or distributed access, efficient transport and database loading allow compatibility with 3rd party and standards based monitoring systems.

SDG Systems Announces Linux-based TDS Nomad

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa., May 1, 2008 -- SDG Systems, LLC today announced the general availability and support of the TDS Nomad rugged mobile hand-held computer running the Linux(R) operating system. SDG Systems will market and sell the Linux-based Nomad, providing technical and warranty support. The Nomad provides a high level of device integration including Bluetooth, 802.11, GPS, Camera, Barcode scanning and USB host and client ports. All Nomads also include a high-resolution screen (480x640 portrait VGA) for sharp, clear images and a 806 MHz PXA 320 processor. The USB host port has been tested to support mass storage, keyboard, mouse, Ethernet and RS-232 serial adapters.

"The level of hardware integration in the Nomad is outstanding," said Lester Hightower, CTO of 10East Corporation. "The difference that the Nomad makes in our applications is immediately apparent. The fast processor, full VGA screen, integrated barcode scanner and USB host are excellent improvements over the TDS Recon, which we also deploy. Having these improvements in the Nomad, without sacrificing any ruggedness, is a big plus."

Like the field-proven Linux-based TDS Recon, the Nomad meets the MIL-STD-810F standard for drops, vibration and temperature extremes. It also has an IP67 rating, meaning it is dustproof and waterproof. "SDG has added a rugged operating system to a rugged piece of hardware and by so doing, given people in harsh situations one less thing to worry about," said Chris Garrett, Senior Software Engineer at Lockheed Martin. The Nomad is designed for all-day operation in extreme outdoor and industrial environments. Battery testing yielded over 12 hours of operation with Bluetooth and 802.11 both enabled and with the screen backlight at 50 percent brightness. Maximum battery life is approximately 25 hours.

SDG Systems also announced software enhancements to their Linux implementation. "With our latest software release, we are providing a general mechanism for users to run their own application exclusively, effectively creating a way to build single-purpose devices rather than a general purpose PDA," said Todd Blumer, President of SDG Systems. "This mechanism allows our Enterprise customers to write a Qt(R) for Embedded Linux application, for example, with a standard software build from us. The customer can reduce their support burden by training users on the application and not the PDA interface."

The Linux-based Nomad utilizes version 2.6.21 of the Linux kernel. The standard user interface is based on Qtopia(R) PDA Edition, version 2.2, which SDG Systems has enhanced to manage the integrated devices. The operating system utilities are based on the Angstrom Linux distribution. A GPE (X11, GTK+, Qt4) user interface option is in development and is available for beta testing. Qtopia 4 support is planned. In addition to the hardware products, SDG Systems provides Linux development support and services.

Pricing and Availability

The Nomad has a 806 MHz PXA320 processor with 128 MB RAM and 512 MB or 1 GB of nonvolatile flash memory and sells for $1649 to $2299, based on the level of hardware features. Additional integrated communication options are planned. The Nomad has a one-year parts and labor warranty with an extended warranty also available. The Linux-based Nomad units may be ordered in OD Green, Yellow and Gray colors and are available immediately. A developers' kit for the Linux Nomad is also available at no cost.

About SDG Systems

SDG Systems, LLC is dedicated to equipping the mobile user with productivity-enhancing products and services. SDG Systems has been developing and supporting Linux system software since 2002. SDG Systems is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and can be reached at (724) 452-9366, via e-mail at info@sdgsystems.com, or on the Internet at http://www.sdgsystems.com.

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds
CompactFlash is a registered trademark of the Compact Flash Association.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Trolltech, Qt and Qtopia are registered trademarks of Trolltech.

New Mini Maxwell can now emulate bandwidth constrained network links

InterWorking Labs Announces New Version of Mini Maxwell, the Portable Network Emulator

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.- InterWorking Labs, developers of network test, emulation and optimization products to improve the quality and operation of voice/video/data networks, today announced a new version of Mini Maxwell, the popular, portable, network emulator.

Developers, IT managers, and test engineers use Mini Maxwell in a variety of environments and situations to help them evaluate and solve network problems. In addition to emulating bandwidth constrained network connections (rate limitation), the new Mini Maxwell also features:

-- Higher maximum packet rate
-- More accurate timing
-- Faster web interface
-- Larger and faster internal flash memory file system
-- Auto MDI/MDI-X (auto-crossover) Ethernet interfaces
-- Faster CPU (500mhz)
-- More memory (256Mbytes)
-- Two USB 2.0 ports

Easy to Use Web Browser Interface

Enter the URL. Click on a button. Then select the impairments you want to use (packet drop/lose, duplicate, delay (latency)/jitter, reorder, burst). In less than ten minutes, you will be emulating a real-world network environment on your desktop, at the tradeshow booth, or in a conference room. Online help and sample network scenarios help you move into more sophisticated emulations. Save your emulated network (one click) and reload it at a later time (one click).

No Fuss Set Up and Configuration

Mini Maxwell acts as a "bump on the wire" and is invisible to the devices around it. As network traffic passes through, Mini Maxwell filters the packets of interest, impairs them, and sends them on their way.

Robust Functionality

Mini Maxwell uses standard and user defined traffic filters, organized into multiple bands of traffic, with a full range of impairments, operating bi-directionally.

"I have found Mini Maxwell very valuable for optimizing client/server performance. Now with the bandwidth limitation feature in the new Mini Maxwell package, I can test my server application on slower links," said Craig Watkins, Chief Technical Officer at Transcend, Inc. "I pack up Mini Maxwell with my laptop computer so I have everything I need when traveling."

The new Mini Maxwell is available now from InterWorking Labs at $1,499.00 plus tax and shipping.

About InterWorking Labs

InterWorking Labs creates network test, emulation and optimization products to improve the quality and operation of voice/video/data networks. Developers, IT managers and test engineers use these products to validate network quality and operation.

InterWorking Labs Products

SilverCreek, the official SNMP Test Suite, verifies correct operation of SNMP agents and their standard and private MIBs and checks for vulnerabilities to attacks. The Maxwell and Mini Maxwell Network Emulators help engineers create real-world network scenarios in the lab to evaluate how their product will behave under adverse network conditions. The Maxwell TCP/IP and SIP Test Environments provide vulnerability and robustness testing of network products.