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STARTEK Inaugurates New State…

March 15, 2015 by Larawan@Kape

STARTEK Inaugurates New State-of-the-Art Facility

Manila, PH–STARTEK, a trusted provider of business process outsourcing services, has announced the opening of a new office facility in Frontera Verde in Pasig City.The new building has been specifically designed to offer employees a beautiful working environment in a strategic location. STARTEK has a facility in Makati City, as well as the recently inaugurated contact center in Iloilo City and a center in Angeles City.

“The new STARTEKFrontera Verde site signals what the future holds for the company – bright and forward thinking,” Chad Carlson, president and CEO of STARTEK said. “We consider the Philippines one of our prime STARTEK global locations, and we are committed to investing the resources necessary to provide our employees with an inviting, comfortable environment.”

Comprised of four floors, the STARTEK Frontera Verde office building has dedicated its first floor as a recruitment and training area, while the rest are assigned as production areas. STARTEK puts high value in offering employees a fun environment, room for career growth, and sense of stability. The new location boasts functional yet comfortable working space, as well as sleek and modern meeting and huddle rooms.

In designing the new office space, the company also took into consideration the recreational needs of its employees. STARTEK Frontera Verde has a themed pantry per floor, gym, sleeping quarters, pocket garden and a roof deck.

“We believe that a workspace can create a positive impact on a person’s productivity, inspire teamwork and influence results,” Tonichi Achurra, VP of operations said. “What makes us different from the other BPO companies is that we look for employees who want to feel a sense of belonging. For us, it is not just a job but a place where they can feel accepted.”

In addition to providing modern office facilities, STARTEK also encourages its employees to engage in activities and events that will make them more involved in the local community. “We call ourselves Brand Warriors because we protect and promote our clients’ brands by providing great customer service for their customers. When you work at STARTEK, you become part of the Brand Warrior Nation,” Achurra continued.

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ASUS Announces Support for 5th-Generation Intel Core Processors

ASUS 5th-Generation Intel Core Processors

March 11, 2015 by Larawan@Kape

UEFI BIOS updates available immediately for all 9 Series motherboards
to enable compatibilitywith latest Intel Core processors

KEY POINTS

· BIOS updates available now for ASUS 9 Series motherboards for compatibility with 5th-generation Intel Core processors

· Update requires simple one-touch operation with either USB flash drive or Windows-based app

· Full list of compatible motherboards available at http://www.asus.com

Manila, Philippines(11th March, 2015) — ASUS today announced that all 9 Series motherboards offer support for 5th-generation Intel^® Core^™ processors, assuring a quick, safe, and smooth upgrade — immediately. The easy-to-use ASUS USB BIOS Flashback or BIOS Updater tools enable users to update the UEFI BIOS quickly, unleashing the great performance of the latest high-performance CPUs.

Easy update for instant compatibility with new 5th-generation Intel Core processors

ASUS 9 Series motherboards that include the renowned ASUS USB BIOS Flashback feature[1] enable users to apply UEFI BIOS updates with incredible ease. This innovative tool downloads the latest BIOS to a USB flash drive, enabling users to update the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS quickly and easily. The motherboard does not even need to have a CPU or DRAM modules in place: users can simply connect the power supply, plug in their USB drive, press the USB BIOS Flashback or Reset button and then sit back and wait — there’s nothing else to do.

For other ASUS 9 Series motherboards the necessary UEFI BIOS update takes just one click in an easy-to-use Windows-based BIOS updater application[2], which can be downloaded free of charge from the ASUS website.

Users keen to take advantage of the power of the latest 5th-generation Intel Core processors can visit the ASUS website, at http://www.asus.com, and download the relevant UEFI BIOS version today.The following ASUS 9 Series motherboards can be updated for compatibility with the latest Intel CPUs:

	Model name	BIOS version
Z97	Z97-Deluxe(NFC & WLC)	2205
Z97-Deluxe/USB 3.1	0401
Z97-Deluxe	2205
Z97-Pro(Wi-Fi ac)/USB 3.1	2302
Z97-Pro(Wi-Fi ac)	2205
Z97-Pro	2205
Z97-A/USB 3.1	0501
Z97-A	2205
Z97-AR	2205
Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1/USB 3.1	0401
Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1	2205
Sabertooth Z97 Mark 2	2205
Sabertooth Z97 Mark S	2205
Gryphon Z97 Armor Edition	2205
Gryphon Z97	2205
Maximus VII Formula	2304
Maximus VII Hero	2304
Maximus VII Ranger	2304
Maximus VII Gene	2304
Maximus VII Impact	2304
Z97-ProGamer	2002
Z97I-PLUS	2502
Z97M-PLUS	2604
Z97-K	2502
Z97-C	2401
Z97-E	0602
Z97-P	2702
Z97-K R2.0	0702
H97	H97-ProGamer	2402
H97I-Plus	2502
H97M-Plus	2402
H97-Plus	2402
H97-Pro	2703
H97M-E	2302

NOTES TO EDITORS

ASUS Global Press Room: http://press.asus.com

ASUS Global Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ASUS

ASUS Global Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ASUS

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About ASUS

ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets, smartphones and wearables. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,326 awards in 2014and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™. ASUS has more than 13,600 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 4,500 engineers. Company revenue for 2014 was approximately US$14.5 billion.

[1]Users should check their ASUS 9 Series motherboard model for feature availability. Check the list below or visit http://www.asus.com for more information.

[2]BIOS-update process may require motherboard to be fitted with a current-generation processor.

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Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG.

March 6, 2015 by Larawan@Kape

Coming out from technological obscurity into one of the world’s most laptop brands, Asus has conquered the world with affordable but innovative gadgets. From Asus’ new line of smartphones comes the Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG.

The Asus Zenfone employs a powerful processor – Intel Atom 2560 Multicore. Latest and fastest in the line of mobile processors, it enables your apps to run quickly and games run smoothly without compromising battery performance. Watch movies, go livestreaming, or make Skype calls without the typical lags associated with app-based services.

Selfie here, and selfie there. Enjoy crisp image quality with Zenfone’s 2MP front camera; capture a selfie with breeze. Snap breathtaking sceneries using the 8MP back camera, enhanced with Pixelmaster to deliver professional-looking images from your phone. Share photos instantly on Facebook or Instagram with seamless WiFi and network connections.

Asus takes user-friendly to a higher level. The ZenUI has every product information you need in a click, no need to look for the manual. With the intuitive Glove Touch, you can still use the device even when wearing gloves. Why buy two separate phones when you can service two numbers in one. Zenfone has a Dual SIM function, with both SIMs on active.

For longer hours of creating and sharing memories, be sure to pair your Zenfone with a powerbank of your choice available at the Lazada’s Mobile and Tablets section to let you stay connected.

Specifications of Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG 16GB (White)

What’s in the box:

1 x Asus Zenfone 5″ A501CG 16GB (White)
1 x Charger
1 x Earphones
1 x User Manual

General Features:

SKU
AS595ELAED4EANPH-237972

Price
₱ 6,985.00

Model
A501CG 16GB

Size (L x W x H cm)
14.82×7.28×0.55

Weight (kg)
0.145

Color
White

Display Size (in)
5.0

RAM (GB)
2

Capacity (GB)
16

RAM (GB)
2

CPU Speed (GHz)
1.60

Megapixels
8.0

Operating System
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean

ASUS Zenfone 5 are available at LAZADA Philippines;

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Microsoft’s new foldable keyboard is designed for any mobile device

March 4, 2015 by Larawan@Kape

Microsoft originally created a universal keyboard for iOS, Android, and Windows back in September, and now the company is announcing a foldable version. The Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard (yes, that’s the full name) is similar to the original, with Bluetooth connectivity to work across multiple devices, and a lack of a dedicated Windows key. While the original wasn’t foldable, this new version folds up neatly with magnets to keep it closed if you’re carrying it in a bag alongside your device.

Microsoft has ditched dedicated function keys at the top of its latest universal keyboard, but there’s a function key for the usual audio controls, search functionality, and more. The keyboard can pair with two devices at a time and switch between them with one touch. While there’s also a lack of a neat stand for your tablet on phone, you do get the benefits of a lightweight keyboard and the ability to fold it away easily. I got a chance to try the new keyboard at Mobile World Congress today, and I think this might be my next tablet keyboard. Battery life is up to three months before you need to charge it again using the micro USB connector at the side. It’s very thin and the soft material feels like it would stick to a desk well without slipping away.

This feels like the perfect accessory for writing a few emails from your tablet or phone at a coffee shop while you’re on the go. Microsoft has always made great keyboards and mice for Windows-powered devices, and if the company continues to create good keyboards for iOS and Android then I’m going to find myself owning a lot of Microsoft keyboards in the near future.

Microsoft says the keyboard will cost $99.95 when it’s released in July.

Hint: Use the ‘s’ and ‘d’ keys to navigate

Source: www.theverge.com

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Titan drones will make their first flight in a few months

March 3, 2015 by Larawan@Kape

At Mobile World Congress this morning, Google’s Sundar Pichai said that Titan, the drone company Google acquired in April of 2014, would be conducting its first test flight later this year. Google bought the company after it was widely reported Facebook had made an offer. Both were interested in the drone’s ability to stay aloft for long periods of time with little energy and to carry a payload capable of providing internet connectivity to people down below.

Pichai says Titan is about where Project Loon, Google high altitude balloons, was a couple of years ago. The Titan team is building a new type of super lightweight solar-powered airplane that would be capable of hovering in one area of the stratosphere. This could provide a way to beam internet down to a targeted area on the ground below, supplement existing services with extra bandwidth, or providing access in an area that’s suddenly offline, like after an earthquake or other disaster.

Loon and Titan could complement each other, providing what Pichai described as a mesh of flying cell towers circling overhead. While the balloons can be tricky to steer and cover a wide area, Titan aircraft could be maneuvered to provide capacity to particular areas based on demand. In both instances, Google’s plan is to partner with carriers to provide overlapping service to people on the ground so that they don’t have to worry about exactly where it’s coming from. Pichai said the hope is to begin connecting some of the roughly 4 billion people on earth who currently don’t have reliable internet access.

Source: www.theverge.com

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