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Subscription management – Direct link with Maxis activation platform Device management – A customizable interface caters to your device specifications Locate your assets – Real time inventory tracking of your assets whenever required Billing – Account management for transparent billing administration Extensive coverage – Our wide GSM network ensures that your remote devices are always connected We offer a complete suite of value data plans that meet the specific needs of your industry. These plans are tailor-made to help you meet data requirements while improving operational efficiency, increasing employee productivity and reducing your day-to-day operating costs. Benefits include:

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P1 NetSecure offers better security online without slowing down your computer. The new Browsing Protection feature tells you which websites are safe to enter and which you should avoid. Harmful sites are blocked automatically to ensure safe surfing while renewed Parental Control keeps children safe from inappropriate web content. Automatic updates and advanced DeepGuard™ cloud computing technology ensure the fastest protection against all new threats. Extensive usability studies have helped us design a user experience that ensures safe PC use. You are safe, whatever you do online.

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Federal health IT market poised for growth

HERNDON, VA – Investments in health IT systems and services by federal government agencies will increase from $4.5 billion in 2011 to $6.5 billion in 2016 at a compound annual growth rate of 7.5 percent, according to a new GovWin report from research firm Deltek.
  
“Federal Health Information Technology Market, 2011-2016” explores the federal health IT market environment and future trends and their anticipated impact on vendors, VARS, systems integrators, and federal contractors over the next five years.
  
The federal IT market is seeing unprecedented change that will transform the market over the next decade, moving from a slow but stable market to one that will change continuously in many ways, the report notes. The eventual future of federal IT is one of continuous services that can be accessed by an increasing variety of devices connected via clouds.
  
“Unlike most areas of projected federal spending, health IT purports to be a growth market over the next five years,” write GovWin’s senior analysts. “Rising healthcare costs, aging population, and continued high unemployment drive federal healthcare expenditures up over the next decade and into future.”   
  
The HITECH Act and the Affordable Care Act are driving the federal government to facilitate adoption of health IT at a nationwide level to increase health outcomes, improve U.S. health, and drive down the cost of healthcare, the report also notes Agencies will be forced to spend money to save money in the long run by investing in electronic health record systems, IT infrastructure modernization for health-related agencies, payment system transformation, and IT to promote advancement in population health.
  
GovWin’s key findings are:

• Technology advances, as well as potential long-term cost savings and better health outcomes, drive demand for mobility, telehealth, informatics, decision support, interoperability and common EHRs.
• Federal agencies possess the most advanced EHRs in the world, however due to their age and legacy architectures and technologies, they are overly ripe for major transformation.
• The federal government is the single largest payer of health care services in the U.S., and as such must transform from a “pay for service” model to a “pay for health” model in order to reduce costs and improve population health outcomes.
• Data security, program integrity, care coordination, political agendas, and the deficit present challenges to federal and nationwide health IT adoption and implementation.

[See also: IDC foresees big uptick in outpatient EHR adoption]

 

credit : http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/federal-health-it-market-poised-growth

 

Hot favourites of 2011

Here are some items that have made it to Edwin Kee’s list of interesting gadgets for last year

 

Micro Four Thirds cameras

Amazon Kindle Fire

iPad 2

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

1. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
THE closest competitor to the iPad 2, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 is one of the more interesting tablets from the Android platform to have arrived in our markets. It not only has everything an Android fan would like to see and do but it also offers an alternative to those who do not want to have anything to do with Apple. It will require some effort from Samsung to be able to top this model but I’m quite sure the South Korean wizards will be able to come up with something this year.

2. iPad 2
YOU cannot have one without the other — the iPad 2 is the yin to the Galaxy Tab 10.1’s yang. Definitely the tablet to own if you are already an Apple fan who has yet to jump aboard the tablet bandwagon. Its only drawback seems to be its lack of a Retina Display screen — rumoured to be fixed in the upcoming iPad 3 (we shall call it that in the meantime!). With plenty of apps to play around with from the App Store, a tried-and-tested operating system and user interface, you will not go wrong with the iPad 2 if a tablet is high on your Most Wanted List.
3. Nokia Lumia 800
WHILE the world of smartphones might be segregated into just iOS and Android operating systems at this moment (with corporate users asking, “How about our BlackBerry OS?”), there remains one operating system that has one of the most fluid user interfaces to date — Windows Phone 7.5. Nokia certainly did itself a huge favour by siding with Microsoft where its latest range of smartphones are concerned, instead of sticking to Symbian or MeeGo, and the end result clearly shows. A solidly built phone, you will be able to enjoy the best of hardware and software if you want to try something different from the norm. It will take some time for Windows Phone 7 to build up a solid user base, so why not take your chances with Finland’s finest?

4. iPhone 4S
HOW can we leave out the phone that was released with so much emotional outpouring after that? With plenty of speculation as to what the suffix S stood for (iPhone 4 Steve, iPhone 4 Speed, you choose) after Steve Jobs’ passing, one of the best aspects of the iPhone 4S would be the introduction of Siri — the virtual voice assistant. Of course, it remains to be seen just how voice recognition would work with our accents, and Siri would need to tie-in with local apps to offer the highest degree of accuracy. While the iPhone 4S does not make that huge a jump in terms of technology over its predecessor, it still does not take away the fact that this is a highly sought after device.

5. Samsung Galaxy S II
SAMSUNG’s take on the smartphone did culminate in the Galaxy S II — sporting a really large display that is easy on your eyes, not to mention a speedy processor with different hardware configurations for different countries. Of course, we do not have 4G LTE connectivity in this part of the world, so we will just have to make do with 3G networks for the moment. The Galaxy S II’s greatest strength would be its lovely display, although underneath the hood lies all the relevant hardware to make this smartphone good enough to use without complaining into the new year.

6. Nintendo 3DS
JUST for curiosity’s sake, picking up the Nintendo 3DS is a good excuse for any parent (dads in particular) who want to introduce the “joys of gaming” to their kids, which is actually an excuse so that new fathers out there are able to get some next-generation portable gaming time in stereoscopic 3-D. Sure, the battery life is a far cry from the old school Nintendo DS, but with stereoscopic 3-D slowly but surely inching its way into our collective consciousness, it can be quite hard to avoid Nintendo’s latest portable console. Quality games might be trickling out slowly, but at least you have Super Mario 3-D Land and Mario Kart 7 to tide you over until the next big title. Just remember to take frequent breaks from your gaming time with the Nintendo 3DS, and the option to turn off 3-D effects is always a welcome one.

7. Micro Four Thirds cameras
WANT dSLR quality images without carrying around the bulk of one? Welcome to the world of Micro Four Thirds cameras. While the technology has been around earlier than 2011, there are certainly far more options in the market compared to the previous year, where you can side with either Panasonic or Olympus. With an ever increasing range of lenses being made available, toting one of these around is certainly a joy (and a relief to your shoulders), not to mention the gorgeous images that one can expect — assuming you marry it with reasonable photo taking skills. Beginners might find this to be the perfect device before jumping into the world of dSLRs.

8. Amazon Kindle Fire
I know that e-book readers are not exactly huge in Malaysia, but that does not rule out the kind of frenzy that accompanied the Amazon Kindle Fire when it was released in the US. Millions have been claimed to fly off the shelves by Amazon: This e-book reader is US$300 (RM930) cheaper than the iPad 2, but it comes with the sacrifice of performance and functionality, although it has enough bells and whistles to keep the casual user happy. Could the Kindle Fire be a market disruptor that would throw a spanner in the works for all the other tablet players out there? We’ll see a clearer picture this year.
As you can see, the list tends to be dominated by phones and tablets, but bear in mind that this is not an exhaustive one and I am quite sure that many of you have questions as to why other gizmos did not make it. Considering how we are moving towards a knowledge economy, and keeping in touch on-the-go plays a huge role, mobile devices tend to rank high on my list — hence the number of tablets and smartphones above. Have a Happy New Year, and may 2012 bring us more pocket-busting gadgets.

All things mice

MICROSOFT is ushering Chinese New Year 2012 by reworking the exterior of a couple of mice, the Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 Year of the Dragon and the Arc Touch Mouse Year of the Dragon editions.

DUAL-CORE MONSTER

 

The former will feature an intricate dragon design created by premier artist Nod Young, who was inspired by the famous Nine-Dragon Wall in Beihai Park, China, as well as the popular Dragon Ball cartoon series. The dragon mouse comes with the award-winning BlueTrack Technology as well as a snap-in Nano transceiver, enabling it to work just about anytime, anywhere on most surfaces. As for the Arc Touch Mouse Year Of The Dragon, it has a sleek crouching dragon design which matches the special Arc Touch Mouse form factor, letting you bend, snap and stow to accommodate the ultimate road warrior.
The Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 Year Of The Dragon, in traditional red and gold colours, is expected to sell at US$34.95 (RM111) while the Arc Touch Mouse Year of the Dragon is going for US$69.95. Details at www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/
DUAL-CORE MONSTER
Meizu used to make the headlines simply because it supposedly had an iPhone killer in the works back in 2007, but it seems that the effort fizzled out over the years, with Samsung and HTC coming close with their range of Android-powered handsets instead. However, Meizu is back with its latest effort — the Meizu MX. This device runs on a dual-core 1.4GHz processor, aided by 1GB RAM, an eight-megapixel back-illuminated camera and LED flash, accompanied by a gyroscope and a plethora of other sensors. Sporting a clean, intuitive and minimalistic design, the Meizu MX is also equipped with a gorgeous 10.16cm high resolution (292 PPI) AVS display with the ideal 3:2 aspect ratio. Not only that but its custom-designed user interface based on the Android operating system, known as Flyme OS, is said to be a snap to use, although it seems that the Meizu MX is only destined for the China market, at the moment.
The 16GB Meizu MX is expected to arrive in China from Jan 1. Hopefully someone will run a parallel import to Malaysia as it does look like a sleek looking handset to own and use. Details at www.meizu.com.hk.
HAVING A BLAST
So you reach home after a long, hard day at work, and decide that some heavy metal music is what’s needed to help you vent the day’s frustrations, only to realise that the puny iPod dock that you own in the living room is not able to express your emotions across the audio spectrum.
You check online for a heavy hitter, and chances are you won’t be able to peel your eyes away from the Behringer iNuke Boom, touted to be the loudest iPad, iPhone and iPod dock in the world, or at least, when it is presented at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) next year.
Retailing for a monster US$2,999.99 to go along with its behemoth-like speaker system performance and dimensions, the iNuke Boom measures 8ft (2.44m) wide by 4ft in height and tips the scales at more than 300kg. It is capable of bringing the house down (and the police knocking on your front door!) at over 10,000 watts of power.
I can just imagine blasting all those classic rock and metal tracks with the iNuke Boom. You won’t be winning your neighbours over, but at least it helps you vent the day’s stress away. Details at www.behringer.com.
ALL THE RIGHT CURVES
HTC has just unveiled its latest smartphone here. The HTC Explorer targets the mid-range market, coming in a curved and compact design with a 3.2-inch HVGA touchscreen display, a three-megapixel shooter located at the back, as well as the custom HTC Sense 3.5 user interface that certainly makes it a whole lot easier to use compared to the stock Android user interface. The new lock screen allows for quick and easy access to the camera with a mere swipe, and there is also a new Smart Dialer which displays a one-touch menu for quick, easy dialing of contacts.
While Adobe may have killed off future developments for mobile Flash, that does not mean Flash is dead on the mobile platform right now. No. The HTC Explorer supports Flash in its browser for a rich Internet experience, while smart URL prediction makes it easier for you to access the top 100 websites.
Running on a 600MHz processor, the HTC Explorer also features 512MB RAM, 90MB of internal memory that can be augmented by a microSD memory card slot, Bluetooth 3.0 and WiFi connectivity, and GPS support.
The HTC Explorer comes in just one shade — metallic black, where it will retail for a highly affordable RM749. Why not wrap this and place it under the tree this holiday season? Details at www.htc.com/sea/

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