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Alphatec Participates at the PALM Expo 2024

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Alphatec has participated in the PALM Expo 2024. The event had started from 30th May and will continue till 1st June, at the Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai where visitors are exploring the latest in audio technology, with product displays and expert consultations.

Alphatec displayed products from over 27 world-renowned audio brands. They showcased the diverse portfolio of leading brands such as Audio-Technica, Aston Microphones, Televic, Behringer, Midas, API, Pioneer DJ, Klark Teknik, Symetrix, Timax, Moodsonic, AtlasIED, Univox, Lab Gruppen, Turbosound, Tannoy, Renkus-Heinz, Coda, Genelec, Pequod, BEC Akustik, Tivoli Audio, Lithe Audio, Atlona, Avonic, ZeeVee, and Okayo. The brands on display represented the pinnacle of audio engineering, ensuring that professionals in attendance have access to the best tools and technologies for their projects. Furthermore, attendees also had an exclusive opportunity to explore a dedicated zone for Pioneer DJ products, complemented by the presence of influential DJs who joined them at the booth.

Talking about the participation, Devasis Barkataki, Founder and Managing Director of Alphatec shared, ” Our aim has always been to provide solutions across various domains, from studio recording and live sound to AV integration and broadcasting. Aligned with our objective, PALM Expo provides an unparalleled platform for us to connect with industry professionals and showcase the latest innovations from our extensive portfolio. Leveraging this, we are introducing cutting-edge solutions to the Indian market and demonstrating our commitment to advancing audio technology.”

Few of the products that are launched for the first time in the Indian market have been listed below:

Audio-Technica ES Wireless Microphone Systems:

Alphatec launched Audio-Technica’s latest ES Wireless microphone systems at PALM Expo 2024. These new systems offer unmatched audio clarity and reliability, designed to meet the rigorous demands of live sound and broadcast applications. With advanced features and robust performance, the ES Wireless systems are set to revolutionize the audio experience for professionals.

Link: Engineered Sound Wireless | Audio-Technica | Audio-Technica

Coda Audio CiRay Series:

In addition to its impressive brand lineup, Alphatec also introduced Coda Audio’s new CiRay series. This compact and powerful line array solution is designed for versatility and superior sound performance. The CiRay series is perfect for various applications, providing high-quality audio in a compact form factor, making it an ideal choice for both small and large venues.

Link: CiRAY Series – Coda Audio

ZeeVee ZyPerUHD60 Decoder:

Alphatec also launched ZeeVee’s ZyPerUHD60 Decoder with single LAN at PALM Expo 2024. This innovative product offers seamless AV distribution and management over IP networks, ideal for large-scale installations and commercial AV projects. The ZyPerUHD60 Decoder ensures high-quality video and audio transmission, providing a reliable solution for modern AV needs.

Link: ZyPerUHD60 Decoder, Single LAN Product Number: ZUHD60-1D – ZeeVee

ASUS Announces Global BTF Giveaway Contest

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ASUS announced the Ultimate Simplicity gaming PC hardware giveaway contest, offering participants a chance to win high-quality BTF ecosystem components designed to hide cables, for a super-clean build. The prize list is stacked from top to bottom: One lucky winner will take home the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero BTF and ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 BTF Edition, and another will take home a TUF Gaming BTF bundle with the TUF Gaming Z790-BTF WiFi and the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX™ 4070 Ti SUPER BTF White Edition. Users also have a chance to win a combo of the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero BTF and the ROG Hyperion GR701 BTF Edition, or the TUF Gaming Z790-BTF WiFi and the TUF Gaming GT302 ARGB.

Other prize winners may get a combo of a BTF chassis from ASUS partners and a BTF motherboard that is a perfect aesthetic fit, including the Corsair 6500X and ROG Maximus Z790 Hero BTF motherboard, the Cooler Master MasterBox 600 white and TUF Gaming Z790-BTF WiFi, or the InWin D5 (black) and the TUF Gaming B760M-BTF WiFi. ASUS is also offering a stack of ROG Falchion RX Low Profile gaming keyboards, ROG Gladius III Wireless AimPoint gaming mice, and ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova gaming headphones.

Gamers around the world are invited to participate. Simply follow the instructions on the contest website and submit an entry. The prizes on offer are sure to excite, and this contest is a great opportunity for all participants to win some amazing ASUS BTF and BTF partner gear. The contest runs from May 27 to June 30, 2024.

BTF vs. Advanced BTF: What is the difference?

The ASUS ecosystem of BTF components gives users plenty of options as they plan their hidden-connector builds. BTF stands for the Back-To-the-Future hidden-connector design, and it represents a paradigm shift in PC builds. With the combination of a BTF chassis and a BTF motherboard, users can tuck away nearly all the cables that connect directly to the motherboard, including the cables that supply power to the motherboard, connect 2.5-inch SATA drives, hook up case fans, and connect front-panel buttons and I/O.

But that is not quite all the cables in a modern PC build equipped with a powerful graphics card. GPUs often require more power than the PCIe® x16 slot can supply, so they require users to connect a PCIe power cable. For users that would prefer to hide that wire as well, ASUS offers the Advanced BTF approach. Advanced BTF motherboards include a graphics card high-power slot ready to supply all the power that a BTF graphics card needs. Users will need a card with a graphics card high-power (GC-HPWR) gold finger in order to build an Advanced BTF PC.

Motherboard and chassis options for a BTF PC 

The BTF ecosystem of PC components ranges from affordable options well within the reach of most builders to cutting-edge components designed for PC enthusiasts ready to push all boundaries. The most budget-friendly BTF motherboards are the TUF Gaming B760M-BTF WiFi and TUF Gaming B760M-BTF WiFi D4. These B-series motherboards deliver incredible value for any builder who desires the effortless performance of an Intel® Core™ 14th gen processor but does not intend to take advantage of CPU overclocking. While they do not go toe-to-toe with high-end ASUS Z790 options, these microATX motherboards might surprise users with their rich feature set. They offer a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot that is ready for the best graphics cards, plus a trio of onboard PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots to make it easy to build a spacious and speedy storage array. In addition, they feature fast networking with WiFi 6 and a 2.5 Gb Ethernet port.  

Since the TUF Gaming B760M-BTF WiFi and TUF Gaming B760M-BTF WiFi D4 hide all their connectors on the underside of the motherboard, they offer a strikingly clean aesthetic. Their clean lines, inky black color scheme and understated style make them an easy fit with a wide range of components. 

A BTF motherboard does require a BTF chassis with cutouts in the motherboard tray that allow users to access the connectors. ASUS has several cases to consider, and it has partnered with many chassis manufacturers to give users even more options. The most affordable model is the ASUS A21 case. This wallet-friendly microATX chassis is ready for BTF motherboards right out of the box. With its support for 360 mm radiators, graphics cards up to 380 mm in length and CPU air coolers up to 165 mm in height, users enjoy broad compatibility with today’s PC hardware. Its mesh front panel provides excellent airflow, and users have ample space for cable management, thanks to its 33 mm-wide compartment behind the motherboard. The ASUS A21 is available in black or white, and it includes color-matching cables for a tidy look — not that many people are going to ever see cables in a BTF build. 

Advanced BTF with TUF Gaming 

TUF Gaming also gives users the components they need to construct an Advanced BTF build that goes the extra step to hide the PCIe power cables for their graphics card. It starts with a motherboard equipped with the necessary graphics card high-power slot, as in the TUF Gaming Z790-BTF WiFi. This fully loaded board leans into a classy white aesthetic that is a natural fit with the visual themes of BTF. With an enhanced power solution with 16+1+1 power stages, a six-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery, it is more than ready for Intel Core processors. It also features WiFi 7 support, a 2.5 Gb Ethernet port, an onboard USB 20Gbps Type-C® port, and a total of four PCIe M.2 slots. 

An Advanced BTF build needs a GPU that is ready to receive its power through the graphics card high-power slot. The TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER BTF White Edition is the ticket to the hidden-GPU-power-cable party with its GC-HPWR gold finger. What’s more, it features a snowy-white style that perfectly complements the TUF Gaming Z790-BTF WiFi.  

Otherwise, it is the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER that users know and love. It delivers a high-end 1440p gaming experience, and its deep 16 GB pool of VRAM makes it well-equipped to handle the VRAM-hungry games that users are starting to see in the gaming market. A generously oversized heatsink, a trio of Axial-tech fans and a vented backplate work together to keep temperatures and fan noise low. 

ROG Advanced BTF build 

The most powerful and cutting-edge BTF components come from the ROG lineup. With these parts serving as the foundation for a build, users will have more performance, more versatility and bolder style — all in a super-clean Advanced BTF build.  

The first BTF motherboard from ROG is none other than the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero BTF. This cutting-edge board is the perfect partner for a high-end Intel Core processor, thanks to its beefy VRM featuring 20 (90A)+1(90A)+2 power stages. Thick VRM heatsinks keep vital circuitry cool under pressure. Across its impressive spec sheet, users will find an impeccable set of features: DDR5 support, a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, a whopping five onboard M.2 slots (one wired for PCIe 5.0), dual onboard Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, WiFi 7 and more.  

The high-end ROG Maximus Z790 Hero BTF motherboard deserves an equally mighty partner; so when ASUS selected the first graphics card to represent ROG on the BTF front, it went straight to the top. The ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 BTF Edition graphics card takes the highest-performance ROG Strix GPU and gives it even cleaner aesthetics by swapping out the traditional 16-pin external power connectors for a GC-HPWR gold finger. Without the power cable hanging off the side — and without any follow-up worries about whether the connector is firmly and completely inserted — users will be better able to appreciate everything this potent graphics card has to offer. Built with one of the finest GPU cooling solutions ASUS has ever designed, this large-and-in-charge card stays cool and quiet with its massive heatsink, scaled-up Axial-tech fans and patented vapor chamber. The diecast shroud, frame and backplate add rigidity, and they are vented to maximize airflow and heat dissipation.  

Let us wrap up the ROG Advanced BTF build in a chassis that is worthy of the moment. A special edition of the ASUS award-winning chassis, the ROG Hyperion GR701 BTF Edition takes the original’s premium feature set and adds motherboard tray cutouts perfectly positioned for users to access the connectors of their BTF motherboard. It boasts outstanding cooling performance with its dual 420 mm radiator support, four 140 mm fans and built-in fan hub. In addition, it offers plenty of elbow room for even the beefiest of graphics cards, aiding the build process with a 34 mm-deep cable management chamber with a 46 mm-wide routing channel.   

ECS to participate in COMPUTEX 2024

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Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) announce its participation in the COMPUTEX 2024 show in Taipei, Taiwan, from June 4 to 7, 2024. ECS will showcase a wide range of motherboards designed for light gaming, commercial, and vertical markets, alongside the comprehensive LIVA Mini PC and fanless box PC, laptops as well as intelligent EV charging solutions.

COMPUTEX visitors will find ECS in Nangang Hall 1, on the fourth floor, in booth M0602, from June 4-7, 2024. Visitors can see live demos of products at the ECS booth.

NEW LIVA Z7 PLUS for AI workloads and P200 for vertical markets

For Computex 2024, ECS is announcing the LIVA Z7 PLUS Mini PC, which features low-power, but performative, Intel® 14th Gen Meteor Lake-H Processors for AI computing, tackling AI inferencing and generative AI workloads.

The system supports up to 96GB of DDR5 memory and features a superfast M.2 2280 PCI-E NVMe Gen-4×4 SSD. Connectivity options comprise of a 2.5GbE LAN port, a Gigabit LAN, and Wi-Fi 6E. It also offers dual HDMI ports, including one HDMI CEC, as well as dual USB 4 Type-C to DisplayPort display connections to accommodate various use cases. Furthermore, it provides USB 3.2 Type-C, USB 3.2, and USB 2.0 ports for peripheral add-ons.

Other new products include the industrial-focused ECS P200 Box PC. This PC features multiple connectors, including six COM ports, eight USB ports, and dual Gigabit LAN. The box PC supports wide temperature operation, with a commitment to product longevity and reliability. It is suitable for industrial applications, kiosks, point of sale (POS), panel PCs, vending machines, ATM banking terminals, healthcare equipment, and factory automation.

AI PC Era with UP40ML

ECS introduces the UP40ML, a 14-inch AI series business laptop, which is powered by the Intel® Core™ Ultra processors with the latest NPU technology, to execute AI computations with unparalleled energy efficiency, significantly offloading the CPU workload. Designed to cater to the dynamic needs of students, professionals, and creators, the UP40ML is a testament to ECS’s commitment to pioneering the AI PC era.

The UP40ML boasts a 16.3mm slim aluminum body and a lightweight design at just 1.4kg. It features the latest PCIe™ Gen 4 x4 high-speed interface SSD and DDR5 5600 MT/s dual-channel memory. The inclusion of a 70Wh high-capacity battery ensures over 10 hours of battery life, providing users with a sleek, stylish, and reliable device for all their mobile office and learning needs.

ECS will showcase UP40ML and CR60RL for innovative AI solutions with live demonstrations:

Vision Mate (CR60RL): A next-generation AI-based photo editor that transforms the way users interact with digital imagery. Vision Mate offers capabilities such as text-to-image generation, AI-powered image-to-image transformation, versatile photo styling with different filters, background removal, and photo resolution enhancement.

ECS X5A with AI detection for autonomous vehicle inspection

The new ECS X5A AI Fanless Box PC, powered by an embedded Nvidia Jetson AGX Orin™ 32GB system on module (SOM), supports powerful AI for Autonomous Inspection Vehicle applications that make robot deployment more efficient. The system delivers up to 200 TOPS of AI performance for AMRs (autonomous mobile robots), thus providing real-time image and field analysis. ECS X5A features LPDDR5 32GB, 64GB eMMC and a M.2 2280 PCI-E NVMe Gen-4×4 SSD. Connectivity includes a four Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and a Nano SIM card for 5G mobile network connectivity. ECS solutions also save power, prolong robot battery life by efficiency improvements up to 50 percent, and reduce installation cost, time, energy and material wastage. This solution is perfect for indoor environments, such as big data centers, equipment rooms, logistics warehouses and factories.

ECS M600 for smart retail applications

The ECS M600 Mini PC connects with cameras and weight sensors on every shop shelf to detect which items customers take, and instantly update the check-out kiosk for prompt, effortless customer payment on departure.

The ECS M600 uses an Intel® Alder Lake-N series processor and DDR5 Memory up to 16 GB for high-performance operation. It supports the latest wireless 802.11ax, dual 2.5GbE LAN ports, and 5G/LTE interface for various applications in wide-ranging environments. The M600 has dual HDMI outputs, one COM port that supports RS232/RS422/RS485, three COM ports for RS232, and three USB3.2 ports as well as three USB2.0 ports. These features are designed to meet various application needs. Thanks to powerful CPUs and rich I/O connectors, a single system handles multiple shelves simultaneously. ECS also offers solutions for Smart Cabinets and easy-to-use recycling kiosks. ECS will be demonstrating applications at Computex 2024.

The ECS LIVA MART concept presents a self-service store with digital signage, smart shelves, smart cabinets, and recycling kiosks. It supports remote monitoring and control over the internet for managers.

New ECS B760H7-M8 Black Series for light gaming

ECS is bringing back its popular Black Series of motherboards – ideal for light gaming and general-purpose use. The first of these new products, the B760H7-M8 Black Series, is a Micro ATX, Intel B760 chipset motherboard, with support for Intel’s LGA1700 socket CPUs, including Alder Lake-S, Raptor Lake-S, and Raptor Lake-S Refresh. It accepts up to 64GB of DDR5 5600 or DDR4 SDRAM memory in two DIMM sockets. Expansion and I/O includes a Gen5 PCIEx16 socket, M.2 PCIE Gen4 x4 2260/2280 SSD, four SATA3.0 6Gb/s drives, M.2 Wifi/Bluetooth, and 2.5G LAN.

Making smart recharging simple

ECS will showcase its complete EV Charging Solution including two series of smart AC chargers, and the ECS Intelligent Charging Station Management System (CSMS). The Mercury Series EV Charger provides solutions for both 32A single phase, and three phase for European customers, while the Venus Series EV Charger has just received the iF Design Award in 2024. Smart AC chargers comply with international standards such as OCPP 1.6 for home and business use in parking lots, commercial fleets, residential areas, hotels, and shopping malls. The robust AC Charger is built for public use, with features like over-the-air firmware updates and IP55 and IK10 protection.

COMPUTEX TAIPEI Show Details

Location: Taipei, Taiwan

Date: June 4-7, 2024.

ECS will be in Nangang Hall 1, on the fourth floor, in booth M0602

ASUS Introduces ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG and ROG Strix XG27UCG

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ASUSRepublic of Gamers (ROG) today announced two new gaming monitors, each with world-first features. The ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG is the world’s first glossy WOLED gaming monitor; and the ROG Strix XG27UCG is the world’s first dual-mode LCD gaming monitor. ROG also announced a firmware update for the Swift OLED PG27AQDM.  

ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG

The ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG is the world’s first gaming monitor to feature a glossy WOLED display. The glossy panel, combined with the latest OLED technologies, allows the XG27AQDMG to showcase vibrant colors, sharper images, and the darkest black hues under any lighting conditions. It also provides up to 20% brighter visuals compared to previous generation ROG monitors.  While OLED displays offer incredible colors and lightning-fast response, some users may experience flicker when Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) is activated due to the way OLED pixels are electrically controlled. This is further amplified by significant refresh-rate fluctuations and the human eye’s sensitivity to changes in relative brightness, especially in darker scenes.

This 27-inch (26.5-inch viewable) QHD (2560 x 1440) OLED gaming monitor boasts a jaw-dropping 240 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms gray-to-gray (GTG) response time, and NVIDIA® G-SYNC® compatibility to deliver superfast and supersmooth tear-free visuals. Unlike monitors that integrate the power adapter in the monitor, the latest ROG monitors feature a separate adapter to reduce overall temperature and reduce the risk of burn-in to extend the lifespan of the OLED panel. Plus, the XG27AQDMG features a custom heatsink, ASUS OLED Care features to further reduce the risk of burn-in, and a microfiber cleaning cloth.

For convenience, the XG27AQDMG features a smaller footprint that takes up minimal desktop space and has a built-in phone holder so mobile devices are within easy reach. It has a MSRP of US$ 699 and will be available on May 30, 2024.

ROG Strix XG27UCG

The 27-inch 4K ROG Strix XG27UCG is the world’s first LCD monitor with a dual mode that allows users to easily switch between native 4K @ 160 Hz visuals and FHD @ 320 Hz visuals via a monitor hot key, giving them the best possible performance and visuals. The Fast IPS 4K panel has a pixel density of 164 pixels per inch (PPI) and 1 ms GTG response time ensure extreme levels of detail and ultrasmooth gaming visuals for unmatched levels of immersion. For added convenience, the compact stand of the XG27UCG frees up desktop space and  features a groove that can be used to prop up mobile devices. The XG27UCG offers users a multitude of connectivity options including USB Type-C® Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 1.4, and HDMI® 2.1.

Availability & Pricing

ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG and ROG Strix XG27UCG will be available later this year. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.

Lexar to participate at GITEX Africa 2024

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Lexar, is gearing up for its participation at GITEX Africa 2024, Africa’s largest tech and start-up event, where it will showcase its latest range of high-capacity memory solutions that are among the fastest of its kind in the world. Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco, the 2nd edition of GITEX Africa will take place from 29-31 May 2024, under the authority of the Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform and hosted by the Digital Development Agency (ADD). Lexar’s product portfolio at the event aims to address the needs of Africa’s young and rapidly growing digital economy, buoyed by Morocco which is regarded as the gateway for technological transformation in the continent. 

Fissal Oubida, General Manager – Middle East, Africa, and India, Lexar, said, “Uniting leading global tech companies to advance Africa’s digital economy is a key mandate of the Moroccan government. GITEX Africa is a signature tech and start-up expo that is poised to define the next phase of the continent’s digital economy and Lexar is ideally positioned to address the needs of this market with our cutting-edge product lineup. Morocco is one of the most technologically advanced countries in Africa and its strategic location as a geographical and cultural bridge between Africa and Europe makes it a major trade hub in the region. Moreover, the government’s strategy for digital transformation aims to create a conducive environment for digitization of Morocco’s growing economy.”

“We are excited to be back at GITEX Africa, especially at a time when we are focused on further strengthening our presence in the continent and building a strong distribution network across Africa.

The recent distributor partnerships we signed in Morocco perfectly align with our growth strategy in Africa and allow our customers greater accessibility to Lexar’s innovative solutions,” added Oubida. 

“We look forward to the excellent platform that GITEX Africa presents to connect with our industry partners, develop strategic relationships, and extend our association with Africa’s dynamic tech ecosystem. We are certain our participation at the event will help take our African business to the next level,” concluded Oubida.