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vstitcher : An Advanced 3D Fashion Design Tool
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:47:00 +0000
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The 3D pioneers of the garment industry, creators of V-Stitcher™, the most advanced 3D fashion design and communication tool
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The most advanced fashion design and communication software, integrates conventional design techniques, empowering them with real-time, true-to-life 3D technology.
V-Stitcher™, the most advanced fashion design and communication software, integrates conventional design techniques, empowering them with real-time, true-to-life 3D technology. The powerful software infrastructure utilizes the CAD-CAM industry standard, enabling users to create a virtual 3D garment and model it on a customized 3D human figure (avatar). V-Stitcher™ is also a communication solution ensuring real-time 3D representation of the garment design at any remote location. As a design and communication integrated solution, V-Stitcher optimizes the entire product lifecycle from concept to shelf for cost-effectiveness, time efficiency and flexibility.noreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)The Booming Market Of RFID Solutions
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:05:00 +0000The RFID boom is on! Be it libraries or government offices, retail stores or manufacturing
companies, RFID is the buzz word today. It serves a wide range of applications, and has proved to be a boon for many organizations. The number of organizations recognizing the benefits of this wonderful technology called RFID is on the rise. Consequently, more and more organizations are adopting this technology. This article studies the concept of RFID in the textile industry in detail – from the meaning of the concept to its various applications and the benefits that it provides.
RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification, a technology that involves wireless data capture and transaction processing. It uses radio waves to transmit information about an object or a person to the concerned person.How it works
As stated above, RFID works using radio waves. A small microchip with an antenna is attached to the product, which contains data about the product. The chip and the antenna together are known as 'RFID tag'.Thus, an RFID system essentially consists of two components – an RFID tag and an RFID reader. When a reader reads the chip, the antenna allows the data that is recorded in the chip to be converted into digital information. This can then be easily accessed by the concerned person. When a chip is read by an RFID reader, along with the data contained in the chip, three things become clear:
- The chip ID
- The reader ID, and
- The time the tag was read.
noreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)- The chip ID
Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard
Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:18:00 +0000
In today’s modern world very lees things are there which can be acquired or achieved by just sitting at only one single location. So, like many people on the planet, you've probably got a hectic schedule and are always on the go carrying on with many modern conveniences such as cell phones and PDA's with Internet and emailing capabilities, you can find information and communicate from almost anywhere. All these gadgets are great to have them with you, however, one disadvantage is that they are so small and can sometimes be difficult to see and can be a pain to type on. But this new gadget, the Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard, may be a great solution to that problem.
The Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard is a tiny device that uses lasers to project a keyboard on to any flat surface. You can then use the 63 key, full-size keyboard to type an email on any Bluetooth enabled PDA or cell phone. With simulated key click sounds and the capability of handling typing speeds of a standard keyboard, the virtual keyboard will make it easier to type on your small electronics. A little larger than a matchbook, this gadget fits nicely in your pocket or purse. The rechargeable battery will last up to 120 minutes.Source : gadgetfind.com
noreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)M-Commerce Magic - Apparel Shopping Through Mobiles
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:41:00 +0000
Mobile phones have invaded our lives and have made their own unique stand. They have enabled us to even watch television apart from the basic functions of making calls and sending texts. Latest innovation with handsets is that it can be used for shopping also. Shopping through mobile phones to buys things like train tickets and other items are very common in
Polo Ralph Lauren is the first luxury retailer to launch a mobile shopping site. This is a new way to choose clothing in a user-friendly and high tech manner. 2D bar codes will be used under this method, which will direct the customers to Ralph Lauren's mobile website. Special codes in print ads, store windows, and mailings will be placed by the company. Consumers will have to download special software to their camera phones that will scan the codes and direct it to a phone friendly version of with website of Ralph Lauren. The 2D codes hold a large volume of information like URL's, which can be detected by the user's phone software and will automatically connect the user to the portal. Just by holding the phone over the given symbol or photographing it, the user can get connected with a specific internet portal.
noreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)Focused RFID Solutions For The Right Fit For Apparel & Footwear
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:18:00 +0000
Focused, carefully managed RFID initiatives designed to accomplish specific business goals are already producing significant, measurable benefits for the apparel and footwear industry, Item-level tags and in-store deployments are addressing some of the industry's most basic challenges, including out-of-stock levels, inventory accuracy, and helping customers quickly and easily find the size, style and color that they're looking for.RFID's speed, accuracy and operational applications are being demonstrated in a growing number of realworld retail deployments. For example, item-level tagging is making daily cycle counts traditionally so time consuming and labor-intensive they take place only two to four times a year-not just possible but practical.
These and other RFID benefits are creating sales lifts ranging from 5 to 20 percent across a wide range of deployments.
Those stuck in a "Think Big" mindset- believing that RFID deployments must be large-scale, enterprise wide affairs in order to be effective - are mistaken, says Marshall Kay, Principal at consulting firm RFID Sherpas LLC. "Unfortunately, the retailers who make this error compound their problems by then failing to attach sufficient priority to educating themselves and staying abreast of successful retail deployments, " says Kay, "What they fail to appreciate is that RFID can be deployed in a very targeted manner, and almost immediately begin delivering meaningful, tangible benefits."
noreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)First Cordless Handset With Customizable Graphics
Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:09:00 +0000New to the VTech DECT 6.0 lineup is the customizable LS6117, which was inspired by skateboard and snowboard designs. The front offers all the key functionality of a cordless phone while the back side is dedicated to making a design statement.
With the LS6117, consumers can easily alter the back of the phone to feature one of five unique design inserts provided, or they can log onto http://www.vtechphones.com/ to create and print their own designs, including adding pictures, to slide into the phone’s back panel.
Source: 7Gadgets.comnoreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)Bull Crams Crypto Chips Into Bootable USB Hard Disk Drive
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:58:00 +0000Bull has a gadget for businesses worried about the security of data stored on laptops: a bootable, portable password-protected hard disk drive with an embedded cryptographic processor that protects data if the device is lost or stolen.
Globull (pronounced globule) is a bright red package about the size and weight of an iPod Classic. It has a color display, houses a 60GB hard disk drive and has a USB 2.0 cable that wraps around the device for storage.
Plug it into any PC that can boot from an external USB 2.0 drive, switch on the computer, enter your password on Globull's tiny touch-sensitive pad beneath its display, and you have access to your regular working environment, applications and data. Switch off the computer again and you can take your data away without leaving a trace, said Bull's marketing director Bruno Pinna.
Globull's design means that users don't need to trust the PCs they use: They enter passwords directly on Globull, and the encryption keys never leave the device. The working environment is loaded entirely from the device, so there is no risk of observation or interception by malicious software on the PC, Pinna said.
Most recent PCs have the ability to boot from an external USB drive, although IT managers may have chosen to disable this option in the BIOS settings for security reasons. It's not always desirable if staffers can boot up an operating system of their choice, bypassing antivirus or other security software installed on company PCs.
The 120-gram Globull package contains the hard disk and a cryptographic processor that scrambles data on the fly at 100Mbit/sec., using the Advanced Encryption Standard with a 256-bit key (AES-256), protecting the data if the disk is lost or stolen. Without the password, the data cannot be decrypted.
Bull envisages a number of scenarios in which the drive could be useful to secure data: Mobile workers with their own laptops and staff working on shared PCs, or for performing demonstrations on a client's computer. The company suggests installing a complete operating system -- Windows or Linux -- and applications on the device, but warns buyers to ensure that their existing software licenses allow such a use.
Booting Windows from an external drive can be tricky, because it needs to know about peripherals and other hardware at the time it is installed, Pinna said. To get around that limitation, Bull offers an optional virtualization layer for Globull based on Mandriva Linux. The virtualization layer allows a Windows installation to run regardless of the hardware used.
For now, Bull is offering the device only in France, but despite the defense-level encryption it contains, there's no legal reason why it can't be sold elsewhere, said company spokeswoman Anne Marie Jourdain. Bull preferred to concentrate on France first, and an international launch is planned for the second half of the year, she said.
Globull has a price tag of $685, but the price is negotiable in quantity, Jourdain said.
The virtualization layer adds about $125 to the cost, Pinna said.
By year's end, Bull hopes to offer a higher-capacity model with a 120GB disk. Other authentication methods are also being considered, including a version with a fingerprint reader.
Source : - Computerworld.Comnoreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)CAD Systems and the Division of Labour in Knitwear Design
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:41:00 +0000Abstract
The design of knitted garments is an activity shared by knitwear designers (who are almost all young and female) and knitting machine technicians (who are almost all male and usually older). The process involves programming knitting machines using CAD systems, which are designed for and used by the technicians. The designers get much less training and access to the CAD systems than they want. This paper examines why this is, and what would be involved in creating a situation where the designers are empowered over the technology of knitwear design. It concludes that the limitations of the technology cause this situation, which is reinforced by economic and attitudinal factors.
1. Introduction
The profession of knitwear designer is absent from lists of typical female occupations (e.g. Lockwood and Knowles, 1984), but it is almost entirely female; their closest colleagues, knitting machine technicians, are almost entirely male. Both groups are finding computers increasingly unavoidable: programming industrial knitting machines is an essential part of knitwear production, and this is now done almost entirely with purpose-built computer aided design systems. The male group exists to use this complex technology; the female group does not get the access and competence with CAD systems many of its members clearly want. Moreover, one can make a strong prima facie case that empowering knitwear designers over the CAD technology should result in a substantial improvement in the efficiency of the design process, leading to the production of cheaper or better garments.
* Why do knitwear designers have very little access and control over the computer technology in their industry?
* What is involved in creating a situation where knitwear designers have full access and mastery over the computer technology?
* Would creating this situation be cost-effective for the knitwear industry?
This paper is an attempt to answer the first question and explore the second as far as is possible at the present time. The answer to the third depends on future developments in the industry, particularly on the capability and cost of CAD systems, though we describe the major factors determining the answer. Technological, economic and attitudinal factors all act to create a situation where knitwear designers have very little opportunity to use or develop competence with knitting machine CAD systems; we attempt to assess the relative importance of these influences. In discussing what the obstacles are to enabling knitwear designers to use CAD systems, and how they might be overcome, we have chosen not to discuss future developments in computer support for designing. Instead we concentrate on the barriers that exist to effective use of existing systems and to the development of CAD systems better suited to the needs of designers. We also comment in passing on the sharp sex divisions between the different occupations in the knitwear industry, though we have not studied the causes for the sex segregation we observe.
2. Investigating the Potential for CAD Systems for Designing Knitwear
The primary objective of our research is the development of CAD systems to support knitwear design, that is, to support knitwear designers rather than technicians. To state the obvious, effective use of new technology involves providing the right technology for the needs of the industry, and the right industry for the technology, so that it is not wasted because of bad organisation or training, or harmful attitudes. This paper is a by-product of a study of designers and of the knitwear industry by the first author, which was intended primarily to determine the potential users' requirements for an intelligent CAD system. In order to study the design process and the attitudes of designers and technicians towards design, CAD systems, themselves and each other, the first author employed a combination of ethnographic methods.
As we are computer scientists working on ways to support design activities, our sociological observations and analysis are informal and incidental to our study of the design process, and are not situated in any developed theoretical framework. In particular, we use the term attitude in what we take to be its conventional everyday meaning. We are aware that discussing attitudes in this way is risky and unscholarly, in that it is difficult to say anything with confidence about attitudes, and we were not able to work with the rigour expected in both computer science and the social sciences. Nevertheless we find that the social context of CAD system use in the knitwear industry is too important for our technological work for us to ignore it.
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Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:33:00 +0000
The new Tharo Systems, Inc. H-600 Series, 6 inch wide, thermal transfer bar code label printers of 203 DPI and 300 DPI, and feature a durable all metal construction with a cast aluminum center wall for added strength.
The large media window allows for easy viewing and monitoring of supplies. Standard features include a high-speed USB 2.0 interface for super-fast data transfer and a Real-Time Clock for time and date stamping of labels.
Along with all of these standard features, the Tharo H-600 Series printers also ship with a free version of Tharo Systems' EASYLABEL Start software for custom designing and printing labels. Options include: Cutter, Internal Rewind with Stripper Sensor, Ethernet Adapter, and Applicator Interface.
Best of all, no PC is necessary -- download your label formats to the Printer's Flash Memory, unplug the printer from the PC, plug in a standard PC keyboard, take the printer to another location and start printing.
More Technology Newsnoreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)Ambient's new umbrella tells you when its going to rain
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:41:00 +0000
I know it's terribly British to talk about the weather, but those of you who actually live in Britain will know why it's such a hot - or rather, wet - topic at the moment. Rainy enough for ya? Yup, me too. Now, those of us living on this rain-soaked little island won't actually need gadgets to tell us when it's going to rain, because it doesn't actually stop raining. For the rest of you, there is Ambient's weather-forcasting umbrella - an umbrella with an LED handle which will change colour to warn you when it's about to rain or snow. (Assuming, of course, that the drops of rain or snow haven't warned you first).
It costs $125, recieves local weather updates from Accuweather.com and has a patented "Gust-Buster" canopy design, which I'm assuming will protect you from those freak gusts of winds that threaten to send you, Mary-Poppins-style into the sky.
Source - thefashionpolice.netnoreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)Phillips Introduced Crystal Heart USB Stick
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:10:00 +0000
As with every other fashion item, techellery is gaining importance in the field of innovative accessories. Consumers want fresh ideas.
Another accessory you might like to keep in your handbag and flash around and make your friends jealous, is this girly-girly desirable USB stick covered in Swarovski crystals.
When not in computer use, you can Play with the Phillips Swarovski Crystal Heart USB Stick like a well designed worry heart. Make sure you are seen tipping it hand to hand. Think of it as a rather glam worry bead. It's certainly a heart meant to be seen. What better way to combine technology with a gift for the love of your life.
Left - Phillips Swarovski Crystal Heart USB Stick Christmas 2007 Harrods Ltd.
Swarovski and Phillips have worked on 4 USB models that look like locks or hearts and also make 4 earphone styles with crystal.
Admit it. This heart is really far more attractive than the usual memory stick. I'm sure the next design will be some Swarovski crystal faceted football - perfect for WAGS.
But even within a month of writing this page I came across this picture of ultra glam headphones CRYSTALLIZED™ with Swarovski elements.
And pink too!
Must-have!
Want-it!
NOW!
These items are the ultimate small, but modern fashion accessories of the era. For an understanding of modern day Swarovski crystal read more here. You have been reading an original jewellery/techellery article by Pauline Weston Thomas at www.fashion-era.com © Images courtesy of Harrods, Swarovski, and prshots.
Source - fashion-era.comnoreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)SANYO Announces Two New Superbright ‘T’ Series Projectors
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:27:00 +0000SANYO expands “T” Series with the super-bright PLC-ET30L, offering SXGA+ resolution (1400 X 1050), 4200 ANSI Lumens and a 1300:1 contrast ratio
The PLC-XT21/L provides increased luminance compared to its predecessor, the PLC-XT20/L
Both projectors provide quick and easy high definition screenings in the boardroom or the classroom
Projectors offer unique wired networking capabilities for controlling and monitoring functions remotely via a web browser
Source: 7Gadgets.comnoreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)Awesome Invention - Pico Projector
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:09:00 +0000
Young Optics Inc. has announced that it will release a Pico projector by the end of this quarter or the beginning of the next, which would make it the first such product to hit the market. The device will be based on Texas Instruments technology and utilize a DPL chip and RGB LED light module that will display up to 7 ANSI lumens brightness using only 1 watt of energy. No product name or pricing information has been made available.
Source - gizmodo.comnoreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)ASUS MS-71 Ultra-Mini Wireless Mouse
Sat, 05 Apr 2008 06:14:00 +0000ASUS has today released the ASUS MS-71 Ultra-Mini Wireless Mouse. Heralded as the world’s smallest 2.4GHz wireless mouse, the MS-71 proves that there is truth in the adage of "Good things come in small packages".
With dimensions of only 65.8mm (L), 25.1mm (W) and 17.5mm (H), the ASUS MS-71 is often called the “1-finger mouse”, and provides users with a compact pointing solution that is perfect for use together with small notebook computers like the Eee PC.
Providing 800 dpi of resolution, it is able to provide sharp and responsive tracking for precise cursor movements; while the 2.4 GHz RF receiver provides users with wireless capabilities of more than 30m.
With just 3 minutes of quick charging time, users can enjoy up to 1 day’s worth of operating usage time. What’s more, with an embedded protective IC for extensive overcharging voltage protection, users can rest easy that the MS-71 will never run the risk of overcharging; while the detachable USB receiver dongle with quick-charging dock provides easy portability and great convenience for charging on the go.
Specifications
Interface available
USB - OS requirements - Windows 98/ME/XP
Mouse (w/ receiver) Dimensions - 65.8 (L) x 25.1(W) x 17.5(H)mm
Receiver Dimensions - 24.78 (L) x 17.50 (W) x 16(H)mm
Mouse (w/ receiver) weight - 23.7g
Receiver Weight - 8.25g
Resolution - 800dpi
Key caps quantity - 2+wheel
Mouse button operation force - 60±20gf
Wheel operation force - 30±10gf
Source : 7gadgets.comnoreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)Pandigital PanTouch Frames
Sat, 05 Apr 2008 06:03:00 +0000The cornerstone of the new PanTouch line of frames is its user-friendly, touch-operation interface. Clear, convenient icons on the screen direct customers where to touch and swipe on the surrounding matte for completely intuitive control and access to digital images, MP3 music and video clips. Plus, the touch-operation matting resists fingerprints in the viewable area.
PanTouch frames feature touch and slide motion controls, allowing customers to quickly and simply tap or swipe icons to access digital content and functionality. For example, photos can be viewed as if they were pages in a photo album with a convenient page turn effect by simply using a forward or backward swipe motion on the touch matte.
Pandigital has patents pending on the touch sensor that works through multiple mediums and on the page turn effect in its PanTouch line of frames.
Each of the frames also comes with a remote control, so the frames can be controlled from a distance.
Pandigital’s new PanTouch line of frames are WiFi and Bluetooth-compatible, so we can simply insert their WiFi or Bluetooth adapter into the USB 2.0 port, then download photos to the frame via a WiFi connection from Google’s photo sharing site, Picasa Web Albums. Also, we can sync their Pandigital frame with a Bluetooth-enabled device, such as a mobile phone or PDA, to enjoy even more images.
* The Pandigital 7-inch PanTouch Digital Photo Frame has a 482×234 resolution and a widescreen 15:9 aspect ratio. It has 128MB of internal memory and can store up to 800 images with the image optimization software. It has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $119.99.
* The Pandigital 8-inch PanTouch Digital Photo Frame has a 4:3 true photo resolution so it does not crop or distort images. As such, it displays photos in the most popular format for photo viewing and digital camera image capture. It has 512MB of internal memory and can store up to 3, 200 images with the image optimization software. It has a resolution of 800×680 and a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $169.99.
* The premiere model of the new line is the new Pandigital 10.4-inch PanTouch High Definition Digital Photo Frame, which will appeal to photo enthusiasts and those who want the ultimate in clarity and quality. With an incredibly clear 1024×768 HD resolution, customers can view their digital images in lifelike detail. Consumers who have purchased newer high resolution digital cameras can use this new frame to view their digital photos as intended. It has 512MB of internal memory and can hold up to 2, 000 photos with the image optimization software. It is sized in the popular 4:3 true photo aspect ratio and has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $249.99.
All three models feature a 6-in-1 memory card reader for accepting images from the most popular digital media. In addition, they include standard and mini USB 2.0 ports for a direct connection to a PC or digital camera. PanTouch frames are multimedia ready, enabling them to play MP3 music files to provide background music for a photo slideshow. They can also play full motion video clips.
Additional features such as programmable on/off times, clock, calendar and alarm clock functions let customers enjoy their frames in even more ways. Images stored on the frame and rotated to the proper orientation will be saved that way for future viewing.
Source : 7gadgets.comnoreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)MXI Security announced a new 8GB capacity device to its Stealth MXP product family
Sat, 05 Apr 2008 06:00:00 +0000
The introduction of MXI Security’s new 8GB Stealth MXP and Stealth MXP Passport makes it possible to carry an entire Operating System and work environment as a portable desktop on a small-size portable security device.
The new Stealth MXP and Stealth MXP Passport 8GB version is now available in a new Liquid Metal case as well as a robust plastic casing. Both casings feature a unique sliding mechanism and ergonomic design, protecting the USB connector and biometric reader; the plastic casing provides organizations options to create custom colors and personalized printing. The Stealth MXP meets the growing needs for government agencies’ and corporations’ requirements for protecting the security and privacy of the data as well as the access to their networks and resources.
The MXI Security Stealth MXP product family includes 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB capacity devices that allow organizations to securely store sensitive information, operating systems, applications, as well as their credentials with the all-in-one FIPS 140-2 Level 2 portable security solutions.
Source: 7gadgets.comnoreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)Microsoft 'evaluating' its Yahoo offer
Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:36:00 +0000SEATTLE - A person familiar with Microsoft's bid for Yahoo said Friday the software company is evaluating its offer in light of the economic climate and the Internet pioneer's deteriorating business.
The person, who asked not to be named because he was not authorized to speak publicly, said Yahoo Inc.'s share of the search market and overall condition have deteriorated since Microsoft announced its bid Feb. 1.
At the time, Microsoft offered $44.6 billion, or 62 percent above Yahoo's market value. The deal is currently valued at about $41 billion, based on Friday's closing share prices.
Yahoo's board formally rejected Microsoft Corp.'s bid, saying it undervalues the company. The Silicon Valley company has since explored alliances with Google Inc., News Corp.'s MySpace.com and Time Warner Inc.'s AOL, but no alternative to Microsoft's offer has surfaced.
Yahoo spokeswoman Diana Wong declined to comment about assertions that the Web portal company's business is declining.
Yahoo and Microsoft both lost less than 1 percent of their share of U.S. Web searches in February, the most recent month for which data are available, according to the research group comScore. During that month, Yahoo grabbed 21.6 percent of searches, more than Microsoft's 9.6 percent. Google Inc.'s share rose less than 1 point to 59.2 percent.
In the intervening weeks, Yahoo released internal projects drawn up in December that call for the company's revenue to rise more than 70 percent during the next three years.
The Web company also postponed its annual shareholder meeting, and thus the deadline for Microsoft to nominate its own slate of directors to fill Yahoo's board. A new date has not been set.
On Friday, the person familiar with Microsoft's thinking said the company has been patient — but will be so only to a point.
"It's up to Yahoo's board to engage in meaningful negotiations with Microsoft, " the person said.
Senior executives of the two companies reportedly met this week near Yahoo's Sunnyvale, Calif. headquarters but walked away without advancing the negotiations, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Spokespeople for Microsoft and Yahoo declined to comment when asked about the meeting.
Shares of Yahoo fell more than 3 percent in after-hours trading to $27.40. Microsoft's stock edged up 1.5 percent to $29.60.
Source: news.yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1
Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:24:00 +0000Sony Ericsson today confirmed that it will be running Windows Mobile 6.1 on XPERIA X1, the multimedia phone announced at this year’s Mobile World Congress.
Using Windows Mobile 6.1, together with Sony Ericsson’s unique XPERIA panel user interface (UI), will enable a highly user-focused experience with enhanced connectivity, messaging and multimedia features.
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 – At A Glance
Camera
• Auto focus
• 3.2 megapixel camera
• Photo light
• Video recording
Music
• Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
• Media player
• Music tones
• Windows Media Player™ Mobile
• 3D games
• FM radio
• Java
• Video streaming
• Video viewing
Internet
• Internet Explorer® Mobile
• RSS feeds
Communication and Messaging
• Polyphonic ringtones
• Speakerphone
• Vibrating alert
• Video calling
• Email
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Text messaging (SMS)
Design
• XPERIA™ panels
• Optical Joystick navigation
• Navigation key
• Picture wallpaper
• Touch navigation
Organizer
• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Document editors
• Document readers
• Flight mode
• Handwriting recognition
• Notes
• Phone book
• Tasks
• Touchscreen
Connectivity
• aGPS
• Bluetooth™ technology
• Modem
• Synchronisation
• USB support
• WLAN
Windows® Mobile® Operating System
• Microsoft® Outlook Mobile: email, contacts, calendar, tasks
• Microsoft® Office Mobile: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Internet Explorer® Mobile
• Windows Media Player™ Mobile
• Windows Live™
• Exchange ActiveSync®
• Voice control
• Utility Applications: file explorer, calculator, pictures & video, notes
Facts and Figures
Size: 110 x 53 x 16.7 mm
Weight: 145 grams
Available colours
Solid Black
Steel Silver
Main screen
65, 536 colour TFT
Resolution: 800 X 480 pixels
Size: 3 inches
Memory
Phone memory: up to 400 MB
microSD™ memory card support
Availability and Versions
Networks
GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
UTMS / HSDPA / HSUPA 900/1900/2100 MHz
UTMS / HSDPA / HSUPA 850/1900/2100 MHz
Available in selected markets in the second half of 2008
Thanks : 7Gadgets.comnoreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)Alliance Data to enhance Torrid's existing customer loyalty program
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:23:00 +0000Alliance Data Systems Corporation announced it has signed a long-term agreement with leading specialty retailer Hot Topic Inc to provide private label credit card services for its Torrid branded stores. Headquartered in City of Industry, Calif, Hot Topic is a specialty retailer of young men and women's apparel, accessories, music and gifts with 690 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and with fiscal 2007 net sales of $728 million.
Torrid is Hot Topic's newest multi-channel retail brand launched in 2001 providing plus-size, fashion-forward apparel and accessories for women through more than 150 stores nationwide and its website.
Under terms of the agreement, Alliance Data will provide private label credit card services including account acquisition and activation; receivables funding; card authorization; private label credit card issuance; statement generation; remittance processing; customer service functions; and marketing services for Torrid.
Alliance Data's private label credit card program will also complement and enhance Torrid's existing divastyle(R) customer rewards program. More than 1 million Torrid customers are currently enrolled in divastyle, which rewards customers for purchases by offering discounts, invitations to exclusive in- store shopping events, and communications regarding fashion trends and new styles. Divastyle customers that sign up for a Torrid private label credit card will receive additional program benefits for purchases made on the private label credit card.
"We are committed to offering trend-focused fashion apparel and accessories that appeal to fashion-savvy customers, and Alliance Data's integrated credit and marketing solution will allow us to further reinforce that brand promise and help us grow our business, " said Chris Daniel, president of Torrid. "Alliance Data brings to bear extensive retail industry experience and a turnkey private label credit card solution that will serve as an effective marketing tool that also nicely augments our current divastyle loyalty program. We look forward to working with Alliance Data to support our ongoing sales and growth goals."
"Torrid is a great example of a specialty retailer that has built a distinctive brand and a loyal customer following, said Ivan Szeftel, president, Alliance Data's Retail Services. "We are excited to partner with Torrid to build upon their divastyle program and create and deliver even more value to their customers. Our partnership mission is to increase Torrid's retail sales; we'll leverage our unique consumer insights, proprietary marketing approach, and branded customer care to accomplish this goal."
Alliance Data Systems Corporation
More Newsnoreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)Why Sales Force Automation is Todays Business Need?
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:23:00 +0000We do business in an age of high competition, where most of our competitors have adopted to up-to-date technology and tools. Their employees, especially sales peoples, are supplied with detailed customer and product info which enable them to offer highest levels of customer service. So what is your option here? Nothing else, sales force automation (SFA), to supply your employees with similar weapons as your competitors.
Sales force automation includes the automation of your sales related processes by increasing co-ordination among your sales peoples and between sales peoples and management. It is considered now as one of the vital requirement for business success. There are plenty of SFA software available for specific and general SFA purposes. There are specific sales force automation systems which handle only sales related processes and systems integrated with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, which handle almost all business related processes. And also there are installable softwares and on-demand softwares.
Sales force automation offer many advantages to businesses, irrespective of industry or company type. The general advantages include increased productivity, higher levels of customer service, resourceful database customer details and enhanced communication methods. We can other benefits into three main classes as those for sales persons, sales managers and for marketing managers or company management. The number and level of benefits that one gets depends on the type, objective and quality of the system he/she uses.
The advantages that sales force automation offer to sales people include relieve from paper works such as report preparation, sales order writing, etc as all these things are replaced by computer forms, visually enhanced and more detail product catalogs which let them to better present customers, saving time for report preparation and delivery as most SFA systems are capable for automated report generation and delivery, more detailed customer info which enable sales peoples to better communicate customers, reduced need of frequent seminars and meetings, automated sales lead generation, better communication with management and team members, enhanced mobility - on demand systems allows you to access the system from any where in the world.
The advantages that sales force automation systems offer to sales managers include easy-to-understand reports on sales activities, automated lead routing, effective sales territory and team management, fast discount approvals, online sales person or customer counseling, better planning or customization of sales processes based on near real-time data, easy market research, and more. Company management benefit from cutting down of vital costs involved in paper works and manual data transactions, better co-operation between different company departments, getting swift and accurate feedbacks, planning better marketing plans, etc.
Source : Enize Articlesnoreply@blogger.com (Software Solutions)
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