Microsoft Holds Windows VIP Summit in Karachi

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj329RcLHLvk0fbtW6UcUqJxNTwluTh6uCT1ToYfSG1k-D8BWEcrNjKvYqNzpLb-bAHSU2x57Oy8XRzAuhGFmhNdA28baa8Jn7d7I4k0wDmU1NpatFfAFGzp7gnICXUE-esR-hVqdjvanI/s1600/Microsoft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj329RcLHLvk0fbtW6UcUqJxNTwluTh6uCT1ToYfSG1k-D8BWEcrNjKvYqNzpLb-bAHSU2x57Oy8XRzAuhGFmhNdA28baa8Jn7d7I4k0wDmU1NpatFfAFGzp7gnICXUE-esR-hVqdjvanI/s1600/Microsoft.jpg" /></a></div> Senior leaders from Microsoft along with some of their very prominent customers of the local industry got together at the Windows VIP Summit that took place at the Pearl Continental Hotel in Karachi yesterday.<br /> The day-long event laid strong emphasis on Microsoft’s new “Devices and Services” strategy. Which is not to say that either of the two are new to the company. Microsoft has been producing hardware for over three decades now, its devices such as Windows Phone are now about a decade old.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> “Given the breadth of our work, we believe we’re uniquely positioned to bring together the best in devices and services that result in amazing experiences for our customers – whether end users or enterprises, ” said Onur Gorur, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Middle East and Africa at Microsoft.<br /> Windows VIP Summit was a fruitful insight into some of Microsoft’s latest products such as the Windows 8.1, Office 365 and Windows Azure. Mr Amir Rao, Country Manager Microsoft Pakistan, also shed light on how Microsoft’s newest apps and devices enable flexible working routines and foster distance learning.<br /> Windows VIP Summit 2013 was a delicate balance of customer and company reviews. Prominent customers such as CEO’s and COO’s of local and multinational companies spoke about Microsoft’s contribution to modern workplace dynamics.<br /> “The Microsoft name has been synonymous with software for the past 30 years, it is with a similar kind of ambition that we have now announced our devices and services strategy. What we are proposing here is nothing new to Microsoft- the devices and services strategy announcement is simply another mark of commitment to being relevant to the future social and business needs of IT as part of our goal of providing value to people and businesses around the globe.” Amir Rao, Country Manager Microsoft Pakistan.</div>

Microsoft Holds Windows VIP Summit in Karachi

Senior leaders from Microsoft along with some of their very prominent customers of the local industry got together at the Windows VIP Su...

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With Steve Jobs, has Apple Disintegrated [Infographic]

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Apple may have spent two years without its popularizing co-founder Steve Jobs, but how successful has it been during all this time? The answer: much more than ever.</span><br /> A detailed infographic by Cool Infographics compares the situation of before and after and it is clear that Tim Cook has been handling affairs quite steadily.<br /> Firstly, it is quite clear thanks to some staggering numbers that Apple has a lot more money than before. In simple numbers, 77% more.<br /> Secondly, it is a lot more charitable than before. Cook is also more readily accepted by his staff, 97% of them compared to Jobs’ 95%.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> Then it’s the stock price. From the time Jobs took over till his death, Apple’s share prices climbed by a colossal 9,638%. Under his successor’s tenure, it grew by a further 23% more than what it was before.<br /> It still lags when it comes to market share and earning first-time customers but still more people switch from an Android to iPhone than the people who do otherwise.<br /> A lot depends upon its future when it comes to the innovation factor.<br /> Under Jobs, Apple churned out a game-changer 3-6 years so if an iWatch makes an arrival in 2014, that streak might continue in the future.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFc8LB3jspW_ck0EGm_myIBvTzntDKe68u15_Hg6qqC-4VHGhtEF3oiMKHehhUzZb5Asy9ATil05pLtwEoCjtC-RySvqPL2XCYWIOiaY08aNkTnMFporOvOMnrP_4KaTBTtTgmMDewBQ/s1600/Apple-Without-Steve-Jobs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFc8LB3jspW_ck0EGm_myIBvTzntDKe68u15_Hg6qqC-4VHGhtEF3oiMKHehhUzZb5Asy9ATil05pLtwEoCjtC-RySvqPL2XCYWIOiaY08aNkTnMFporOvOMnrP_4KaTBTtTgmMDewBQ/s1600/Apple-Without-Steve-Jobs.jpg" /></a></div> </div>

With Steve Jobs, has Apple Disintegrated [Infographic]

Apple may have spent two years without its popularizing co-founder Steve Jobs, but how successful has it been during all this time? The a...

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Samsung Announces the Galaxy Core Advance for Those on a Budget

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4Pw-NGALtG-8mGZLByBvtdUm_hrJtLMHIbiRSOQqf1_zYN7Q6mj8JM-h7EjuLV3bQJqNwxqBTZMtkGJo_ZzBcUpklEhpLPSVpKZZNdpLmq_rtCKsKUKSflAMmWXW1A1Q5wy1VN8I_D0/s1600/Samsung-Galaxy-Core.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4Pw-NGALtG-8mGZLByBvtdUm_hrJtLMHIbiRSOQqf1_zYN7Q6mj8JM-h7EjuLV3bQJqNwxqBTZMtkGJo_ZzBcUpklEhpLPSVpKZZNdpLmq_rtCKsKUKSflAMmWXW1A1Q5wy1VN8I_D0/s1600/Samsung-Galaxy-Core.jpg" /></a></div> Samsung has announced the newest addition in its Galaxy line-up, the Galaxy Core Advance. The phone boasts a 4.7 inch display with WVGA resolution and is the first phone from the company in quite a time to not feature any capacitive button under the hood.<br /> The phone, as you would expect, follows the same design language as other Samsung’s smartphones. It’s about 9.7mm thick and 145g heavy.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> Underneath, you’ll find a 1.2Ghz dual-core processor breathing, along with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB flash storage which is expandable too. Towards the back is a 5 megapixel camera.<br /> Quite remarkably for a phone of this range, it features a respectable connectivity set: NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, microUSB 2.0 and GPS.<br /> The OS running on the phone is Android 4.2 Jelly Bean customized with Touchwiz UI. Here are the full specs of the Galaxy Core Advance:<br /> <ul> <li>Android 4.2 Jelly Bean customized with Touchwiz UI</li> <li>4.7″ display with WVGA resolution</li> <li>9.7mm thick</li> <li>Weight: 145g</li> <li>1.2Ghz dual-core processor</li> <li>1 GB RAM and 8 GB expandable storage</li> <li>Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, Wi-Fi, microUSB 2.0 and GPS</li> <li>5 megapixel rear-camera</li> <li>VGA front-facing camera</li> <li>2000 mAh battery</li> <li>Available in Deep Blue and Pearl White</li> </ul> The phone will be available in early 2014 with an unknown price tag. We aren’t expecting it to come very cheap but if it’s priced for what its worth, then it should be selling quite well especially due to that large display.</div>

Samsung Announces the Galaxy Core Advance for Those on a Budget

Samsung has announced the newest addition in its Galaxy line-up, the Galaxy Core Advance. The phone boasts a 4.7 inch display with WVGA ...

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Telenor Gets Yahya Khan as its New Chief Financial Services Officer for Easypaisa

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-FLLJazBQmOsaieOLIJm-ZzgE6b1zb9KVlEsxWPKYfgIg7iYaFd5di1DJ3uWP3utSntopc5cQ8kAbe58Vn_JRcK_Bt2bZIXuU316qz6ds15X-tjMN2R0QcTKpK3LGmU3bdz5GIosvuc/s1600/Yahya-Khan-to-join-Telenor-Pakistan-as-Chief-Financial-Services-Officer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-FLLJazBQmOsaieOLIJm-ZzgE6b1zb9KVlEsxWPKYfgIg7iYaFd5di1DJ3uWP3utSntopc5cQ8kAbe58Vn_JRcK_Bt2bZIXuU316qz6ds15X-tjMN2R0QcTKpK3LGmU3bdz5GIosvuc/s1600/Yahya-Khan-to-join-Telenor-Pakistan-as-Chief-Financial-Services-Officer.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="wp-caption-text" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;">Yahya Khan, the newly appointed Chief Financial Services Officer of Telenor Pakistan</span></div> Yahya Khan has been appointed as Chief Financial Services Officer in Telenor Pakistan, said a statement issued by the company.<br /> Yahya will be joining the company from 20 January 2014.<br /> Roar Bjaerum, the outgoing CSFO, will be moving to Bangkok, Thailand as Head of Financial Services Asia for Telenor Group.<br /> Yahya has over 18 years of Banking, supply chain management and financial consultancy experience in various industries that include companies like ICI, Engro, Unilever, PwC and AXA Life Insurance. He is currently working with J.P. Morgan in London, UK as Executive Director and has been with J.P. Morgan London since early 2007.<br /> Yahya is a qualified Chartered accountant from PwC London and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. In addition to this, Yahya also has a Master’s degree in Operations Management from Cranfield University, UK wherein he focused on B2B, B2C connectivity and supply chain management techniques.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> Roar Bjaerum has been a driving force behind the success of Easypaisa brand. He moved to Pakistan as Head of Easypaisa in April 2010. Under his dynamic leadership Easypaisa has grown exponentially over the years and now holds a very strong number one position in mobile banking in Pakistan and the third largest mobile money deployment in the world.<br /> Easypaisa evolved under Roar’s guidance into more than just a money transfer service. It now boasts a unique saving and insurance product, another first of its kind in the world.<br /> He will be joining his new position from 1 February 2014 and will be based in Bangkok, Thailand.<br /> “It was a unique and a very rewarding experience to have led a team of very dedicated and talented people who made Easypaisa the third largest mobile money service in the world”, said Roar Bjaerum, “I am extremely proud to have been part of this team that has built a service in Pakistan that has empowered the people of Pakistan and also given Telenor a position as one of the leaders in mobile banking worldwide”.<br /> “We are grateful for Roar’s tremendous contributions to the company and to the Easypaisa brand; he passes on a legacy and a solid platform that will allow for future growth and prosperity. It was under his confident leadership that Easypaisa has evolved so much”, said Lars Christian Iuel, CEO Telenor Pakistan.<br /> “I am also looking forward to having Yahya in my top management team. With his varied national and international experience, his financial prowess and along with a very talented team of Easypaisa, I am very confident that we will be able to further consolidate and strengthen our number one position in the market and take Financial Services to newer heights.”</div>

Telenor Gets Yahya Khan as its New Chief Financial Services Officer for Easypaisa

Yahya Khan, the newly appointed Chief Financial Services Officer of Telenor Pakistan Yahya Khan has been appointed as Chief Financial S...

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PITB Develops Electronic Challan System for Traffic Violations

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMg1srja5ch0S8YcJp3srINGlXW3uKsv-5p8qUf-nqhY9YzGF1HmJeaId_wWPDPeGK_e69KYg9jB3WLwnopjeBNOH9VwSGyJC4KnYWZG3WpnvWCdY2wmu1VVcnnIQZfBRWIuqKRCGdhJw/s1600/PITB-Challan-System.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMg1srja5ch0S8YcJp3srINGlXW3uKsv-5p8qUf-nqhY9YzGF1HmJeaId_wWPDPeGK_e69KYg9jB3WLwnopjeBNOH9VwSGyJC4KnYWZG3WpnvWCdY2wmu1VVcnnIQZfBRWIuqKRCGdhJw/s1600/PITB-Challan-System.jpg" /></a></div> Punjab Information Technology Board has developed and deployed new Ticket Charging System for Traffic Violations that uses Android phones and Bluetooth Printer to get the job done.<br /> With this new system, Police Officers will be able to charge traffic violation tickets on the spot.<br /> Upon a violation, Police Officer will enter driver’s license number in an Android app to match the number with the central database for authenticity. After authentication the type of violation is input in the system to ultimately get a printed ticket through bluetooth enabled portable printer.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> Driver can pay the ticket charges to get the license back.<br /> With the deployment of this new system, the individual log of violations against each driver can be maintained. Moreover, the flow of violations – on a whole – can also be determined to better understand the challenges faced by drivers on the road.<br /> This new electronic system of charging tickets will not only speed-up the whole process, but will bring in more transparency to once notorious traffic ticketing system.</div>

PITB Develops Electronic Challan System for Traffic Violations

Punjab Information Technology Board has developed and deployed new Ticket Charging System for Traffic Violations that uses Android phone...

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Sony Announces Pen-Drives for Android Phones

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirhvoXfUZELml9urCle2ysW5AgUb3-JpQ4G9ITFjreSDRGtgKxpFwtEGuBaUqKIAqUjvbpehRs6QrKRRac867cWoEr6xFLbepmTHe900rrplS0i_BekoZlLlQOcjpDBB1XSK4IMgrhQmg/s1600/Sony-2-in-1-USB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirhvoXfUZELml9urCle2ysW5AgUb3-JpQ4G9ITFjreSDRGtgKxpFwtEGuBaUqKIAqUjvbpehRs6QrKRRac867cWoEr6xFLbepmTHe900rrplS0i_BekoZlLlQOcjpDBB1XSK4IMgrhQmg/s1600/Sony-2-in-1-USB.jpg" /></a></div> Japanese Electronics maker, Sony, has launched the world’s first pen drive, which can be connected to your Android smartphone or tablet.<br /> This new drive is a “2-in-1 device”, with MicroUSB and standard USB2.0 plugs into a tiny package, allowing users to connect it with both desktop computers and smartphones.<br /> It is devised to grant flexibility to the Android users by making the file transfer between mobile devices simple and brisk, without the requisite of any Wireless Connectivity.<br /> In order to make it work with your device, your phone must need to run Android 4.0 or higher since it is explicitly intended for devices with Android’s On The Go (OTG) connectivity, which is usual in most phones running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and above.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> It will work without any added drivers, however it comes with an app which is available to download from Google Play Store.<br /> “These new drives combine convenience, peace of mind and performance and are perfect for mobile multi-tasking.”, Viviano Cantu – director of consumer media marketing – said.<br /> These Dual-USB pen drives have a Black base, but their locking caps are available in three different colors including white, black and blue, with the capacities 8, 16 and 32GB.<br /> According to Sony, the flash drives will hit global markets in January next year.<br /> The new USB flash drives will be available January 2014 at Sony retail stores (www.store.sony.com) at the following prices:<br /> <ul> <li>8 GB – $19.99</li> <li>16 GB – $29.99</li> <li>32 GB – $62.99</li> </ul> </div>

Sony Announces Pen-Drives for Android Phones

Japanese Electronics maker, Sony, has launched the world’s first pen drive, which can be connected to your Android smartphone or tablet....

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