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ASUS launches new ROG Strix and TUF series Laptops

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NEW DELHI: ASUS India, Republic of Gamers (ROG) today refreshed its product lineup with the launch of new laptops featuring the latest 12th Gen Intel Core H-series processors and the latest AMD Ryzen 6000 Series Mobile Processors in India. Designed to bolster the gaming experience, boost productivity and offer a personalized choice for consumers, the new range of laptops include ROG Strix Scar 15/17, ROG Strix G15/17, ASUS TUF F15/17, and TUF A15/17. Engineered with state-of-the-art technology, the gaming machines provide versatility to the gamers, taking the gameplay to the next level.

Commenting on new range of gaming computers, Arnold Su, Business Head, Consumer and Gaming PC, System Business Group, ASUS India, stated, “At ASUS we are proud of being able to give our customers the best possible experience when it comes to gaming, by creating synchronicity between modern tech, innovation, and versatility. We are confident that the new TUF and Strix lineup will give competitive gamers an edge and casual players a whole new level of immersion. Designed in a compact form factor, the machines are a perfect match for today’s on-the-go lifestyle, allowing one to switch between work and play effortlessly. With the new set of devices, we are optimistic of further elevating the gaming experience and the gaming ecosystem of the Indian gaming community.”

The flagship Strix SCAR 15 and Scar 17 integrate the latest innovations to keep the most demanding gamers at the top of their game and beat the best. The gaming beasts come equipped with an Intel Core i9-12900H CPU, up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU with MUX Switch, and all new blazing-fast DDR5 RAM that helps the hardware reach its full potential with radically redesigned fans and other liquid metal cooling upgrades. The dedicated MUX Switch helps reduce latency and further increase performance, making AAA gaming and streaming experience effortless. The machine offers stellar gaming and viewing experience complimented by QHD 240Hz display, Dolby Vision HDR, and Adaptive Sync. Tailored for your needs, Strix Scar comes with customizable Armour Caps and RGB lighting to add a pop of color to match your gaming style. Keeping in mind the current on-the-go lifestyle of the consumers, the laptop supports USB Type-C charging for a quick charge and go mode. However, when charged using the supplied 280W power adapter, the SCAR can recharge from 0% to 50% charge in just 30 minutes.

The power-packed ROG Strix G15 and Strix G17, incorporate the new ROG gaming laptop DNA, making stylish designs accessible to all gamers. The upgraded ROG backlit logo and new dot matrix pattern make the laptop easily stand out from the herd. Housing the AMD Rembrandt up to R9-6900HX along with up to NVIDIA RTX 3070Ti, the Strix G15/17 are engineered to enhance the experience of everyday gamers and to give serious esports players the edge they need to succeed. Further, the inclusion ROG Intelligent Cooling ensures efficient thermal management. Moreover, the inclusion of Mux Switch is an added boon for optimal gaming performance. Additionally, both 15” and 17” displays offer users a choice to decide their preferred gaming screen. To offer all overall immersive experience, the Strix G features 2 Smart Amp* technology-equipped speakers and fast charge PD technology that can take the Strix G battery from 0% to 50% charge in just 30 minutes.

In addition to the Strix range, ASUS ROG also introduced refreshed TUF F15/17. Offering a cutting-edge combination, the latest 12th Gen Core i7-12700H CPU along with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, the TUF series is here to level up your game. Reinforced by the signature military-grade durability that defines the TUF Gaming family, the new F15 and F17 are designed for users looking for a robust gaming device on the go. The device is built to handle any kind of workload from gaming, streaming to content creation. Equipped with real-time Ray Tracing and AI DLSS, the combination of cores enables realistic in-game lighting and other effects and accelerates content creation tasks like video and photo editing. The new TUF laptops also have an included MUX switch! For a competitive advantage in games. With up to 300Hz FHD panel and adaptive-sync, the display’s refresh rate synchronizes with the GPU’s output to reduce lag and produce ultra-smooth immersive gameplay. Further, the QHD panel reproduces colors exactly as intended and allows for professional-level color-accurate content creation. The machine enables users to level up their multitasking abilities by connecting a second monitor via the Thunderbolt™ 4. Additionally, the dual speakers now feature Dolby Atmos support and Hi-Res Audio certification, resulting in a high-fidelity audio experience. Lightweight, portable, and long-lasting, the TUF Gaming F15/F17 laptop lets you stay connected to the world with a 90Wh battery that offers all-day battery life.

Another powerful addition to the TUF family is the new TUF A15/17 with military-grade durability. It comes equipped with AMD’s latest Ryzen 7 6800H processor and with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. This pairing of high-powered CPUs and high-performance mobile combines to deliver incredible gaming performances in all the latest titles. The Adaptive-Sync, allows one to keep up with either a QHD 165Hz or FHD 300Hz panel. It also features the MUX Switch that can reduce latency and boost performance by 5-10% on average. The TUF Gaming chassis has been redesigned for 2022 and is 4.5% smaller than the previous version. It houses a large touchpad with anime-inspired accents and four-way indicators to allow at a glance monitoring of key system information. The machine is armed to handle a high-power CPU with a pair of 84-blade Arc Flow Fans that ensures up to 13%more airflow. The new design has the dual benefit of increasing pressure while reducing turbulence, improving cooling performance without the extra noise. The TUF series keeps its cool even during playing the most demanding games. Moreover, the 90Wh battery paired with the power-efficient AMD processor provides up to 12.5 hours of web browsing and up to 12 hours of video playback, with fast charging technology returning the machine to 50% charge in just 30 minutes.

Price and Availability

Model Starting Price  (INR) Platforms Availability
ROG Strix Scar 15 2,64,990 Online – Amazon, Flipkart, Asus E-shop, Offline – All Offline Stores From 15th March
ROG Strix Scar 17 2,59,990 Online – Amazon, Flipkart, Asus E-shop, Offline – All Offline Stores From 15th March
ROG Strix G15 1,06,990 Online – Flipkart, Asus E-shop,

Offline – All Offline Stores

From 15th March
ROG Strix G17 1,02,990 Online – Amazon, Asus E-shop

Offline – All Offline Stores

From 15th March
ASUS TUF F15 1,14,990 Online – Amazon, Asus E-shop

Offline – All Offline Stores

From 15th March
ASUS TUF F17 1,35,990 Online – Amazon, Asus E-shop

Offline – All Offline Stores

From 15th March
ASUS TUF A15 1,09,990 Online – Amazon, Asus E-shop

Offline – All Offline Stores

3rd week of April
ASUS TUF A17 1,09,990 Online – Amazon, Asus E-shop

Offline – All Offline Stores

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Mobile tariff hike:Congress blames NDA government for Rs 34,824 crore burden on public

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NEW DELHI: Hitting out at the NDA-led Narendra Modi government over three private firms increasing mobile service tariffs, the Congress on Friday accused it of “fleecing” 109 crore cell phone users and asked how can the firms be permitted to unilaterally increase rates without any oversight and regulation.

Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala said it may be Modi 3.0 but the thriving of “crony capitalism” continues.

The Narendra Modi government is fleecing 109 crore cell phone users by sanctioning profiteering by private cell companies, he said at a press conference at the AICC headquarters here.

“Effective July 3, the three private cell phone companies, i.e. Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, have increased their tariffs by an average of 15 per cent. The three private cell phone companies have a market share of 91.6 per cent, or 109 crore cell phone users out of a total of 119 crore cell phone users as on December 31, 2023,” Surjewala said.

The total additional yearly payment from the pockets of the common man and woman of India seeking connectivity is Rs 34,824 crore, he said, citing TRAI.

Cell phone market in India is an ‘oligopoly’ – Reliance Jio (48 crore cell phone users), Airtel (39 crore cell phone users), Vodafone Idea (22.37 crore cell phone users), Surjewala said.

Out of these, Jio and Airtel have a customer base of 87 crore making them a virtual duopoly, he said.

Effective July 3, 2024, Reliance Jio has increased its cell phone user’s charges from 12 per cent to 27 per cent and the average increase is 20 per cent, Surjewala said.

Effective July 3, 2024, Airtel has increased its cell phone user’s charges from 11 per cent to 21 per cent with the average increase being 15 per cent, he said.

Effective July 4, 2024, Vodafone Idea has increased its cell phone user’s charges from 10 per cent to 24 per cent with the average increase being 16 per cent, Surjewala said.

“Two things stand out ‘“ Firstly, the date of announcement of increase of tariffs, appears to be clearly in consultation with each other by the three private cell phone companies. Secondly, the date of effective implementation of increased tariffs is the same,” he said.

Surjewala claimed that the additional per year burden of tariff increase is Rs. 34,824 crore for 109 crore cell phone users of these three private cell phone companies.

How can private cell phone companies be permitted to unilaterally increase cell phone tariffs by Rs 34,824 crore annually without any oversight and regulation by the Modi government, he asked.

Surjewala also asked why have the Modi government and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) abdicated their duty and responsibility towards 109 cell phone users.

“Wasn’t the increase in cell phone prices withheld till the conclusion of the Parliament elections as the Modi government would have been questioned on the justification for burdening 109 crore cell phone users and fleecing them of an extra Rs 34,824 crore?” Surjewala said.

Did the Modi government or TRAI conduct any study on need of CAPEX or impact on profitability by purchase of spectrum through auction after taking into account the previous set of concessions on AGR payable under Telecom Policy, 1999 or deferring of “Spectrum Auction Installments” by Modi 2.0 on November 20, 2019 or other related factors, he asked.

“How can all Private Cellphone Companies increase their average tariffs by the same range of 15per cent-16per cent, despite the fact that their profitability, investment and CAPEX requirements are completely different? Why is the Modi government is then turning a blind eye to the same?” Surjewala said.

“Isn’t it correct that the Supreme Court of India, in “Delhi Science Forum versus Union of India” clearly stated that ‘the central government and the Telecom Regulatory Authority have not to behave like sleeping trustees, but have to function as active trustees for the public good’?” he said.

Surjewala asserted that the prime minister must answer to the people of India, including the 109 crore affected cell phone users.

Bharti Airtel last month announced a 10-21 per cent hike in prepaid and postpaid mobile tariffs from July 3, a day after larger rival Reliance Jio announced an increase in rates.

Later that day, loss-making telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) also announced its plan to raise mobile tariffs by 11-24 per cent from July 4.

Source: Press Trust of India

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Indian Tech Startups Surge Ahead with $4.1 Billion in Funding for H1 2024

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NEW DELHI: Indian tech startups have secured an impressive total of $4.1 billion in funding during the first half of 2024, reflecting a 4% increase from the latter half of 2023, according to Tracxn’s latest report. Although this figure represents a notable decline from the $4.8 billion raised in H1 2023, India continues to hold its position as the fourth-highest funded country globally.

The United States remains the leader in overall funding volumes, followed closely by the UK and China. Tracxn’s India Tech Semi-Annual Funding Report H1 2024 offers insights into funding trends, sectoral performances, and major developments within the Indian technology sector for the specified period.

Notable increases were observed in seed-stage funding, which climbed to $455 million, marking a 6.5% rise from H2 2023 but a 17.3% decline from H1 2023. Late-stage funding also saw a modest increase of 3.8%, amounting to $2.4 billion. The period also witnessed eight significant funding rounds exceeding $100 million each, including Flipkart’s $350 million and Meesho’s $275 million rounds.

 

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Ericsson has been ranked as the leader in the Frost Radar 5G Network Infrastructure Market 2024

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For the fourth consecutive year, Ericsson has been ranked as the leader in the Frost
Radar™ 5G Network Infrastructure Market 2024 analysis, highlighting the impact of the
company’s strategy to meet the evolving needs of communications service providers (CSPs).
Maintaining top ranking in the Frost Radar™ report over the past years has shown that
Ericsson’s investments in R&D and across a wide product portfolio – which includes all areas
of 5G network infrastructure as well as previous generations of network infrastructure – is
valued in a market where technology is constantly evolving.
The report has also acknowledged Ericsson’s sustained focus on offering the latest and
lightest energy-saving products and solutions. It also touched on the company’s Open RAN
plans.
Fredrik Jejdling, Executive Vice President and Head of Networks at Ericsson, says: “The
latest Frost Radar report highlights our unwavering commitment to innovation and technology
leadership through the most competitive portfolio. In a challenging market, we remain
focused on our customers and move forward with even greater determination.”

Commenting on Ericsson’s top ranking, Troy Morley, Industry Principal, at Frost & Sullivan’s
Information & Communication Technology group, says: “Ericsson has done an excellent job
keeping its current customers and adding new customers, including significant replacement wins over competitors. Ericsson has a significant pipeline of customers that have yet to move
to 5G but will over the coming years.”


Ericsson currently powers *160 live 5G networks in 68 countries, which is the highest level
that Frost & Sullivan has seen publicly reported.
“Ericsson’s strategy continues to center on CSPs’ evolving needs in all areas of the world,”
Morley says. “However, with its 2020 acquisition of Cradlepoint, Ericsson also is expanding
its role with enterprise customers.”

The report has also discussed the importance of the open and virtual RAN movement and
the belief that eventually open and virtual RAN will be the norm. “Ericsson’s step into offering
Open RAN solutions in 2024 will help make this movement a reality,” Morley says. “The
company plans to offer O-RAN-compliant solutions in 2024; Frost & Sullivan believes this will
result in significant growth in open and virtual RAN revenue.”

Commenting further on the report, Morley says: “Energy efficiency has been a buzzword for
a few years and Ericsson continues to tout solutions that are smaller and lighter and that
save energy, answering its customers’ needs. This will continue with its traditional RAN
solutions and accelerate with its new Open RAN offerings.”

The Frost Radar report measures growth rates in addition to absolute revenue and combines
them with several other factors to measure companies’ performance along the Growth Index.
The report also measures innovation for each company by assessing its product portfolio, the
scalability of its innovations, the efficacy of its R&D strategy, and several other factors.
The latest report from business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan reaffirms Ericsson’s
leadership in the 5G network infrastructure market, which spans radio access networks
(RAN), transport networks, and core networks.

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