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- Nokia Unveils Dual SIM Nokia 110 and Nokia 112
- Djuice Introduces Android Powered Alcatel One Touch
- Mobilink Posts 10 % Growth in Revenues for Q1 2012
- Cyber Secure Pakistan – A Quest for Securing Digital Frontier of Pakistan
| Nokia Unveils Dual SIM Nokia 110 and Nokia 112 Posted: 15 May 2012 01:41 AM PDT
Unlike we were expecting full touch S40 series phones from Asha series, Nokia has introduced low end devices – that it is calling for the next billion – Nokia 110, and Nokia 112 – entry level phones with optimized internet accessibility. Aim is to target those customers who don't have pockets to afford a smartphone but they want to access internet. This is probably why Nokia emphasized so much on the benefits of internet during the opening notes. Another aim to launch low-end devices (priced around PKR 4,000) is to compete with Chinese made phones, which by the way offer far better features than these newly launched devices. Both devices will offer one click access to Facebook, Twitter and social media networks from home screen. Nokia claims that internet experience with Nokia 110 and Nokia 112 will be smooth thanks to the Nokia's Browser that allows users to consume less data by up to 90%, by compressing websites in the cloud. The devices all feature a 1.8″ display (said to be) optimized for a better gaming experience. Dual SIM capability The Nokia 110 and Nokia 112 are both Dual SIM phones, offering Nokia’s Easy Swap technology. This enables users to switch between SIMs quickly without having to remove their battery or turn off their phone. The Easy Swap technology can personalize and remember up to five different SIM cards, giving consumers full control over their costs. Free Games: In the coming months, the Nokia 110 and Nokia 112 will bring free 40 key EA Games, valued at EUR 75 if bought separately, including well known titles like Tetris®, Bejeweled®, Need for Speed(TM) The Run, Monopoly Here & Now, and SimCity(TM) Deluxe. Consumers will be able to easily access the content by clicking on the Games Gift EA icon on their home screen which will take them to the Nokia Store to download the games. Once they have accessed the offering, they will have 60 days to download the games of their choice, keeping the games forever. Memory: There is 16 MB internal memory with support for up to 32 GB of storage with MicroSD slot. Camera and Entertainment: Both new phones offer a VGA camera for pictures. Consumers can tune into their favorite radio stations and share their favorite songs with friends over Bluetooth. Talk Time: Nokia says that the phones have been optimized to provide a long-lasting battery life, with over 10 hours of talk time and nearly a month’s standby. Here are specifications:
Price and Availability: Nokia said that these phones lowest priced phones with internet connectivity.
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| Djuice Introduces Android Powered Alcatel One Touch Posted: 15 May 2012 12:09 AM PDT
Priced at PKR 14,999 – djuice will offer free unlimited internet for three months for those who will use djuice SIM with this phone. Inside the phone there is a 600 MHz processor coupled with 150 MB internal memory with a 2 GB MicroSD card shipped with the phone (upgradable up to 32 GB). One Touch 990 comes with 3.5 inch TFT capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 320 x 480 px. For imaging and video there is a 5 5 Megapixel (autofocus, flash light) rear camera in addition to a front facing VGA camera for video calling. Alcatel One Touch 990 supports WiFi and bluetooth for connectivity. 1300 mAh battery will support talk time for up to 6 hours while 550 hours on standby. Note:
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| Mobilink Posts 10 % Growth in Revenues for Q1 2012 Posted: 14 May 2012 09:55 PM PDT
Mobilink has posted a 10 percent YoY increase in revenues for first quarter 2012 with EBITDA up 15 percent in local currency, said the financial statement issued by Mobilink's holding group Orascom Telecom. Mobilink's revenues were negatively impacted by currency devaluation, translating into 4% revenue growth in US$ terms compared to 10% growth in local currency terms. Mobilink generated PKR 25.9 billion in revenues during first three months of 2012, 10.2 percent up from PKR 23.5 billion during the same period a year ago, mainly due to higher administrative fees and better revenues from VAS and data services. EBITDA showed an increase of 15% in local currency terms. The increase is a result of improved cost control measures for cost of sales and tariff optimization, the statement said. Mobilink said that its blended ARPU stood at PKR 239.4 during first quarter, slightly up from PKR 234.9 during the same quarter a year ago, showing 1.9 percent positive growth. Mobilink was able to decrease its CAPEX by 47% (in US dollars) as a result of a slowdown in capacity roll-out for the network. Mobilink subscribers were recorded at 35.79 million at the end of first quarter 2012, demoing a growth of 9.4 percent when compared to stats a year ago.
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| Cyber Secure Pakistan – A Quest for Securing Digital Frontier of Pakistan Posted: 14 May 2012 09:34 PM PDT
By ZunNurain Khalid
Well, that was not a surprise for me at all frankly, because over the past few months I have seen many websites, blogs and servers being compromised by hackers. It's a matter that needs a great degree of attention by all who are directly related i.e. the authorities till the general public. This comes directly under cybercrime or cyber terrorism that needs to be dealt with iron hands by the authorities. But simultaneously there is a need of creating a general awareness about Cyber Security and Cyber Terrorism so that everyone can at least be able to handle the basic level of cyber security checks or they know what to do when they get to know of their compromised information online. In order to know the cyber security situation in Pakistan I started my search like a curious blogger myself and found out that there is a government department working on cybercrime and cyber terrorism. The department is NR3C (National Response Centre for Cyber Crimes) which is serving directly under FIA (Federal Investigation Agency | http://www.fia.gov.pk/). On further questing I found out that there is another non-government body called PISA (The Pakistan Information Security Association | http://pisa.org.pk/) working on the same lines of dealing with Cyber Security issues faced by organizations and even individuals. Reading details about the cyber security bodies was a breather for me as being in a country where there is no set cyber policy, the rate of crime automatically feared increasing. For knowing more about cyber security of Pakistan I reached out to Former Additional Director General FIA, Mr. Ammar Jaffri. I penned down a small interview on the topic which goes in the following: ZunNurain Khalid (ZK): What is NR3C and what vision you had in your mind when you were forming it? Ammar Jafferi (AJ): After the formation of ETO 2002, which carries two sections that is section 36 and section 37 about law enforcement in cyber space, there was a need for a corresponding lay enforcement organization in FIA. So, I started thinking of such an organization since 2002 and was successful in establishing a small cell in FIA for creating awareness about cybercrimes. Initially there were a lot of professional problems, but having a vision about encompassing all segments of Cyber Space I had the proud honor of conceiving National Response Centre for Cyber Crimes. The initial thought process was focused on a single point of contact in government organizations to respond to all challenges of secure use of internet in Pakistan. ZK: How is Cyber Security situation in Pakistan, by this I mean the situation on Government level and private sector? AJ: Although there has been some improvement in overall response to cyber threats in Pakistan and initial efforts of NR3C, in creating awareness about cybercrimes and subsequent efforts of PISA has made some real impact to take cyber security not only a cause center but a business enabler by private sector organizations like telcos, banks and all others engaged in collection of data and information. In government response has not been much encouraging due to two factors, first is resistance to change and second is poor economic conditions. ZK: What is PISA and how it is contributing towards the Cyber Security being a non-governmental non-profit organization? AJ: During 2004 I had a clear understanding that government would engage in a few things, but would not like to engage vital needs in cyber space. The most dominating part in this regard was the need for creating awareness in different parts of society to be present there professionally and to establish a platform. So PISA was established to fulfill the rising cyber security needs. The Pakistan Information Security Association is a not-for-profit and momentous body of information security practitioners in Pakistan to employ our proficiency and knowledge to help bring success to the general public in the Information Age. It provides educational forums, publications, and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill, and professional growth of its members. ZK: PISA and UltraSpectra are doing this awareness informational event called "Cyber Secure Pakistan 2012" – (CSP '12), what is the event all about? AJ: Pakistan Information Security Association (PISA) in association with UltraSpectra (Pvt.) Ltd. is organizing one day international conference on the much needed topic of "Cyber Secure Pakistan". The seminar will be attended by more than 200 delegates from across the country. The basic purpose and motive behind this conference is to educate and aware the people of Pakistan against the ever increasing threat of "Cyber Crimes & Cyber Terrorism". With the increasing growth of Information Technology in Pakistan, it has become imperative to educate the masses about the misuse of internet and how it can compromise their security. From a common citizen to the vital government and industrial institutions, by digitizing all the data, it's become easier to manage but along with that it is also getting more vulnerable against Cyber-attacks. ZK: Whom is this event beneficial for and who should attend it? AJ: Well, I will say everyone who connects to internet in any way should attend Cyber Secure Pakistan 2012 workshop. As we know that this event is an effort to create a general awareness about the cyber security of Pakistan aiming from individual level to big national and multinational organizations. So, a straight forward attendance includes from all professionals and individuals from information security or data security field, bloggers, CEOs and top management of Banks, Telecom sector and all the organizations dealing with data and information etc. Another dimension of this is that Information Security is creating a number of new professions like Cyber Security Experts and whole dedicated departments within organizations. So to learn more join "Cyber Secure Pakistan 2012" workshop in Marriott Hotel Islamabad on 19th of May. You can find the information on its official website and facebook page as well. You can register yourself for the event. Related posts:
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