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ASUS releases Nova P22

Epsi Computers (Pvt) Ltd., authorised distributors for ASUS in Sri Lanka stated that ASUS has released the new ASUS 2L desktop PC - the Nova P22.

The space-saving Nova integrates an Intel’s Desktop Core 2 Duo CPU, WiFi 802.11n and Bluetooth 2.0 technology for robust multitasking and communications; and it does so operating at 25db (below human hearing) for uninterrupted multimedia enjoyment.

With the embedded HiFi speakers, this small marvel allows users to experience digital multimedia at a whole new level.

Head of Marketing, EPSI Computers Rukshan Jayawardane stated that with only 2L of space taken, the Nova incorporates a robust Intel Core 2 Duo processor for efficient multitasking and quality digital audio/video enjoyment.

Passing professional simulated tests, the Nova adheres to strict design and adopts solid capacitors and a unique thermal solution that integrates a unique L-shape heat dissipation module, S-shape heat pipes and three AI fans - providing you with quiet and quality computing experiences at only 25dB.

Supporting the 802.11n wireless standard, the Nova’s high transmission rate of 300Mbps allows users to easily download a 30-minute HD video in 44 seconds without any lag!

The embedded Bluetooth device also provides effortless multimedia and data streaming between the Nova and other peripherals like notebooks and handhelds. To eliminate room separation and to provide ultra portable multimedia enjoyment at home, ASUS, producer of high quality Digital Home products.

Through the pair of built-in HiFi speakers located at the front of the Nova, users will enjoy high quality music without the need for extra speakers.

For home theatre configurations, the Nova also supports 5.1 channel speakers with Dolby Digital Live or DTS connect technology.

The Nova fits into any environment with ease - whether it is a working desk, a book shelf or a spacious living room.

The lively colour and the creative pen holder handle, together with the touch sensor button design, reflects the user’s individualistic tastes and adds style to surroundings.

The Nova P22 is especially suitable for those who are space conscious and desire better mobility and flexibility when working or sharing digital content indoors.

Slim and lighter than a notebook, the Nova can be easily carried from one room to another at home to cater to different needs or situations. Additionally, its exuberant, trendy colour scheme, streamlined design, touch sensor button, and stylish stand make it not only an enjoyable home companion, but also a fashionable interior decoration.

This model will be available in Sri Lanka soon Jayawardane said.

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Oracle Database Vault certified for the Oracle E-Business Suite

Oracle announced the certification of Oracle Database Vault for use with the Oracle E-Business Suite. This enables customers to better protect sensitive application data from unauthorized access by any user, including privileged users, misusing their database privileges.

Oracle Database Vault is the industry’s most advanced database security product designed to enforce when, where, how, and by whom, data can be accessed.

The Oracle E-Business Suite applications including Oracle Human Capital Management, Oracle Financial Management, Oracle Supply Chain Management and Oracle Customer Relationship Management, often contain personal identification information (PII), social security or credit card numbers that must be protected.

Regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Basel II, and Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS) require companies to consider separation of duty and strong access controls on access to sensitive information.

The certification of Oracle Database Vault for use with the Oracle E-Business Suite enables customers to better address their security and regulatory challenges.

Oracle Database Vault transparently defends against unauthorized access to application data as well as intentional or accidental harmful database changes by any users, even privileged users with database administrator (DBA) rights, taking into consideration multiple factors such as time of day, authentication, application, and more.

It can be used to enforce separation of duties within the database, for example, blocking a DBA’s access to sensitive application data while permitting the DBA to perform day-to-day operations such as database backup and recovery, tuning, and replication.

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Mobitel awards for Valentine’s promotion winners

Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel, the National Mobile Service Provider has awarded prizes to the winners of their Valentine’s Promotion on February 14.

The company held the Valentine’s Promotion for its customers from February 1, 2008 with the aim of rewarding and enhancing the value through the provision of special offers as well as giving them the opportunity to enter into the draw and be eligible to win 3G phones. Customers participated in the category through the frequent use of the SMART Share, voice SMS, video SMS, broadband, and Live The Design from February 1 - 12.

Speaking on the significance of the promotion Head of Marketing Management-Mobitel Roshan Kaluarachchi, said “I am happy to say that we received a lot of responses for our Valentines Promotion. We had five concepts - Broadband Love, Design for Your Love, Share Your Love, Voice your Love and Show Your Love, which were based on our five key services.

Our objective through this promotion was to make our valuable customers aware how easy it is to use SMART and 3G services of Mobitel along with increasing the usage of SMART Share, Voice SMS and Video SMS.”

Customers who had M3 broadband connection were eligible for the draw under the category of Broadband Love. Dr K. Wickramasinghe of Padukka was the winner for this category, receiving a HTC TyTN II 3G smart phone together with a free Mobitel Pre Paid and Post Paid connection.

Harsha Dilshan of Minuwangoda was the winner of a 3G capable LG KU 250 together with a free Mobitel Pre Paid or Post Paid connection under the category of Share Your Love for his frequent use of the SMART share service.

Under the Show Your Love category, customers who used the video SMS service were eligible for the draw held under this category. Devkumar Fernando of Colombo 5 won a Samsung i600 3G phone together with a free Mobitel Pre Paid or Post Paid connection under this category.

Ajantha Pushpa Kumara of Pelawatta was the winner for the category of Voice Your Love, where he was presented with a 3G capable Sony Ericsson W880 i together with a free Mobitel Pre Paid or Post Paid connection.

Customers who participated in the Live The Design category had the opportunity to come to the flagship store or Excel World to create a unique design using the theme colours of Mobitel. One entry per person was eligible for the draw.

S.M. Weerasekara of Pothukoladeniya was the lucky winner, being presented with a Nokia N95 3G phone together with a free Mobitel Pre Paid or Post Paid connection.