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A step ahead: Ufone restores Facebook and Twitter apps for BlackBerry

Ufone has restored the Facebook and Twitter apps for its Blackberry customers. The access to social networking websites was blocked last year in May. PTA was directed, by the Lahore High Court, to block these websites across Pakistan, on allegations of containing blasphemous content. The move was triggered after a contest invited users to draw caricatures of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The users could access the apps and they were able to use Facebook and Twitter via the BlackBerry browser. Recently, the services have been restored but a content filtering solution has also been installed, restricting access to specific Facebook pages banned by the local authorities. It is hoped that such a move will restore the confidence of users after facing a complete blackout of services for nearly a week

 

SAP offers $3.4 billion for SuccessFactors

The German software giant, SAP has announced that it will buy US-based SuccessFactors for a cash deal of $3.4 billion. SuccessFactors is a US-based software company that helps organizations align strategy with objectives and manage people’s performance using Cloud Computing to ensure efficient execution and results. Cloud computing is a fast-growing field where data and processes are hosted remotely on the web and SAP believes it can use the deal to tap this market. The step is SAP’s effort to strengthen its solutions delivery to customers. Hassan Jamal, Country Liaison Manager SAP Pakistan, said on the occasion: “Together, SAP and SuccessFactors will create tremendous business value for customers, with potent synergies to accelerate our growth in the cloud.”

 

Data Traveler Micro: the world’s smallest ever USB Flash drive

Kingston, a renowned company for data storage devices, is constantly working to benefit its customers. As per several online news resources, Kingston has launched the world’s smallest data storage USB Flash drive, the Data Traveler Micro. The latest data storage drive is light, weighing about 4 gms, and can store up to 16 GB of data. The device is available with 8 GB storage also. It can easily be connected to any other device without blocking controls. Moreover, files can be shared, transferred and stored using the Data Traveler Micro. Businessmen, often on the go, are keen to carry important data with them. This smallest flash drive can help them to carry massive data without trouble. It is worth mentioning here that Kingston is offering 5 year warranty and free technical support on sale of Data Traveler Micro.

 

Emirates launches OnAir connectivity services

Emirates Airlines made another step in expanding its customer services. It has launched Wi-Fi internet connectivity along side leading industry service provider, OnAir. Emirates’ customers will now be able to surf, email, share and tweet even while flying on the Emirates A380s. Customers will have to follow simple steps to use the Wi-Fi service on-flight. The airlines believe that internet access will be as important for in-flight experience, as it is on the ground. Customers have been using this service for many months now, when it was launched last year on the some of the earlier versions of A380s. Wi-Fi service is now scheduled to launch in 11 out of 19 Emirates A380s currently in-service. However, the company will install Wi-Fi on all 71 Emirates A380s that they have ordered. It is also planning to deliver a full range of Wi-Fi, mobile phone and mobile data services on the new A380s from mid 2012.

 

The Nokia N9 â€" a unique all-screen smartphone

The much awaited Smartphone, Nokia N9 was previewed in a bloggers meet-up in Karachi and was attended by a number of technology enthusiasts from across Pakistan. Here are some more details regarding one of the most hyped about Smartphones currently available in Pakistan. The 8-megapixel Carl Zeiss camera was presented in detail by Henri Mattila, Solution Marketing Manager Middle East & Africa (MEA) Nokia. Nokia N9 is the first major Meego phone and has a 3.9-inch AMOLED screen made of scratch-resistant curved glass. The phone is available in black, cyan, and magenta colors and boasts of a storage capacity of 16GB and 64GB. The new Near Field Communication (NFC) wireless technology will allow users to easily share images and videos between devices by touching them together. Nokia N9 is also the world’s first Smartphone with Dolby® Digital Plus decoding and Dolby Headphone post-processing technology, enabling a truly phenomenal surround sound experience.

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