IT News Week 1 of Jan 2020

For this week / last week, here are / were the biggest news:
  • Jan 6, 2020 - OPPO, vivo and Xiaomi partner to bring smoother, effortless cross-brand file sharing
  • Jan 6, 2020 - COLORFUL Introduces ProMaster Line for Creators and Professionals
  • Jan 6, 2020 - OPPO adjusts prices for A5 2020 and Reno2 F to celebrate the beginning of the year 2020!
  • Jan 3, 2019 - Kaspersky Announces a Free Web Tool IT Security Calculator
  • Jan 3, 2019 - Malaysia Is First Overseas Market to Introduce HUAWEI MateBook D 15 Laptop with An Irresistible Price of RM2,499

Jan 6, 2020 - OPPO, vivo and Xiaomi partner to bring smoother, effortless cross-brand file sharing

World-leading smartphone brands OPPO, vivo and Xiaomi (in alphabetical order) have joined forces to expand the Peer-to-Peer Transmission Alliance in the global market, while also welcoming more Android smartphone brands to join the movement. The Alliance will allow users to transmit files, pictures, and videos without the need for an internet connection, reflecting how OPPO and its innovative operating system - ColorOS - is open to cooperate with other platforms.

Peer-to-Peer Transmission Alliance

The file transfer function scans devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) that boasts a broader range as well as lower power consumption, and it transmits files using Wi-Fi P2P (Peer to Peer) technology, which is faster than Bluetooth but will not compromise users’ Wi-Fi connectivity. This also delivers an average transfer speed of 20MB/s.

This is to anticipate the growing demand of P2P file transfer on high speed 5G network between mobile devices.

Jan 6, 2020 - COLORFUL Introduces ProMaster Line for Creators and Professionals

Colorful Technology Company Limited, professional manufacturer of graphics cards, motherboards and high-performance storage solutions is thrilled to introduce a new line-up of pre-built PCs to empower creators, artists, and multimedia professionals with the introduction of the new ProMaster line from COLORFUL.

ProMaster Line for Creators and Professionals
ProMaster line from COLORFUL

The ProMaster H1 PC is designed to bring creators and professionals a ready-made solution so they can focus on what matters: to start creating. Based on NVIDIA RTX Studio, COLORFUL ProMaster H1 features the latest GeForce RTX SUPER GPUs from NVIDIA, bolstered by COLORFUL engineering for maximum performance and dependability and is complimented by an 8-core 9th-generation Intel Core i7 9700F processor.

Easily multitask and handle large files with memory options up to 64GB DDR4 memory and storage combos of up to 1TB NVMe SSDs an a 2TB HDD. The premium built body features soft, dampening fabric on the side panels for a premium look. The ProMaster also comes with Intel Optane technology for a more responsive feel and comes with D5 Fusion software out of the box.

The COLORFUL ProMaster H1 is available in Advanced, Prime and Ultra variants and priced at $1899, $2449, and $2749 respectively.

Jan 6, 2020 - OPPO adjusts prices for A5 2020 and Reno2 F to celebrate the beginning of the year 2020!

To celebrate the beginning of the year 2020, leading smartphone brand OPPO is sweetening the new year with price adjustments for selected popular models such as the A series and Reno series.

A5 2020 at a price of RM 599


Starting from 6th January 2020 onwards, customers can get A5 2020 at a price of RM 599 instead of RM 699 and the Reno 2F at a price of RM 1399 instead of RM 1599, giving more reasons for all to look forward to the year 2020. This year OPPO will continue to flourish the brand growth globally, especially in Malaysia as they received massive amounts of support from users enjoying OPPO’s technology and are often a choice for users.

Jan 3, 2019 - Kaspersky Announces a Free Web Tool IT Security Calculator

Knowing how much money is spent on IT security across the industry allows companies to understand where they are in the market.

The Kaspersky IT Security Calculator helps businesses receive these insights. It is a free web tool where IT security managers can view the average budget for cybersecurity in their region and industry, then compare this to budgets in their organisation.

Statistics from Kaspersky IT Security Calculator in Oct 2018-2019 revealed that budgets for SMBs were reviewed more actively, at 46% than for enterprises at 38% and very small company at 16%.

Kaspersky IT Security Calculator


Jan 3, 2019 - Malaysia Is First Overseas Market to Introduce HUAWEI MateBook D 15 Laptop with An Irresistible Price of RM2,499

HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (CBG) today announced that its new and highly anticipated HUAWEI MateBook D 15 laptop will hit Malaysian shores beginning 18 January. Malaysia is the first market outside of China to introduce the 15.6-inch HUAWEI laptop which has received overwhelming positive user feedback and high satisfaction ratings in China since its launch in October 2019.

HUAWEI MateBook D 15 laptop

Purposefully designed to suit the needs of professionals as well as consumers, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 introduces a revolutionary cross-platform experience that allows users to seamlessly work with multiple devices through a single pane of glass. The HUAWEI MateBook D 15 inherits the DNA of HUAWEI’s PC products, which is expressed in its aesthetic design, innovative technology and the smart experience that it delivers. On top of its lightweight chassis, FullView display, powerful performance, robust build quality and chic design, the latest HUAWEI MateBook D comes with a range of new features including support for Multi-screen Collaboration. Equipped with a full array of smart capabilities, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 stands as a powerful companion to today’s tech-savvy consumers.

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