China called on the international community Thursday to increase the flow of technology to developing countries to help them fight climate change.
Minister of Science and Technology Wan Gang said developed nations “need to establish a mechanism for technological transfer” of environmentally friendly technology so developing countries can afford them.
China which rivals the United States as the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases _ has pledged to raise energy efficiency but has declined to sign up to internationally agreed emissions reductions. (more…)

SunGard has announced the launch of Ambit, a new brand and a new software strategy for its banking solutions for retail, commercial and private banks.
An announcement to this effect was made in a communication received here.
It said that SunGard’s Ambit brings together the technology of a range of SunGard solutions and the experience of a global team of industry experts that already serve more than 800 banks in 70 countries, including 41 of the world’s top 50 banks.  (more…)

The IBM has announced two high-end Power Systems models - the world’s fastest UNIX server and a unique water cooled supercomputer.     An announcement to this effect was made in a statement issued here on Thursday.
It said that the new systems offer sophisticated IBM virtualization technology and energy-saving capabilities to help dramatically reduce bottom-line operating costs, such as those for energy, floor space and systems management, while improving system performance, helping customers transition to a new enterprise data center. (more…)

The KalSoft is digitising services for Islamabad Capital Territory.

An announcement to this effect was made in a statement issued here on Thursday.

It said KalSoft has recently finished deploying a suite of applications to enable E-Services for Chief and Deputy Commissioner’s offices, a project of Electronic Government Directorate, Ministry of IT.

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SunGard has announced the launch of Ambit, a new brand and a new software strategy for its banking solutions for retail, commercial and private banks.

An announcement to this effect was made in a communication received here on Wednesday.

It said that SunGard’s Ambit brings together the technology of a range of SunGard solutions and the experience of a global team of industry experts that already serve more than 800 banks in 70 countries, including 41 of the world’s top 50 banks.

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Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) is proven to be the fastest networks enabler to roll out Radio and Core R4 in the telecommunications history of Pakistan.

Of particular importance is the strong position that Nokia Siemens Networks has taken on developing its environmental campaign to reduce energy consumption and maximize energy efficiency of its network infrastructure equipment, said NSNs Head of Middle East and Africa Region, Jan Cron.

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Visualise a smart system that enables you to negotiate sharp, treacherous bends, blind spots and sudden dips on the road ahead, with perfect ease and safety.

The technology being developed by a European project on road safety will keep you updated on geographical database. It can even communicate with other vehicles in the vicinity, Health news reported.
This is the future of in-car maps, going way beyond directions and entering the zone of pro-active hazard detection. It is one of the key strands of the Prevent project.
Prevent is the largest road safety research initiative ever launched in Europe, with a budget of over 50 million euros and 56 partners.

A dozen projects focus on specific road safety issues, but all projects support and feed into one another in some way, ensuring that the impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners.
It is an example of using existing resources in new ways to increase functionality at low costs. Essentially, the onboard computer scans the maps for the “speed profile” of the road ahead, the right of way and other data.

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KARACHI: Hewlett Packard (HP) here on Tuesday launched a series of new business products .

In a briefing at Sheraton Hotel Karachi on Tuesday, it was pointed out that the five business desktops have been designed to give businesses of all size a professional edge with entry-level desktop pricing and`zero-footprint’ PCs.

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Google and Salesforce.com on Monday announced an expanded alliance to deliver online programs competing with packaged software at the heart of Microsoft’s global empire.
Google “Apps” including email, calendar, and document writing will be included in software services offered by Salesforce, which essentially serves as a for-hire technology department businesses via the Internet. (more…)

Pakistan Air Force achieved a major landmark in its Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEWC) Program with the roll out of its first aircraft -  SAAB 2000 AEWC - in a simple but impressive ceremony held at the Saab facility in Sweden.

Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Ahmed, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was the Chief Guest on the occasion.     On arrival the Air Chief was received by Ake Svensson, CEO of Saab.
The rolling out of the aircraft would pave way for the installation of survillance and airborne warning gadgetry and equipment. This work would soon be completed for its onward induction in PAF’s fleet.
Speaking on the occasion Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Ahmed said the acquisition of airborne early warning capability by the PAF would greatly enhance PAF’s defensive capability and was an essential part of its modernization efforts.     He said the achievement of AEW & C capability will provide a much needed boost to Pakistan’s security needs.
The ceremony is considered an important milestone which ensures timely procurement of state-of-the-art technology of ERIEYE radar onboard Saab 2000 aircraft to PAF.     Also present on the occasion was Pakistan’s Ambassador to Sweden Mr. Shaheen Gilani and other officials.

A new device is helping deaf people to “hear” music through vibrations, Different instruments, rhythms and notes can be felt through five finger pads attached to the “Vibrato” speaker.
If connected to a computer, the device allows deaf people to compose music. Vibrato will mean deaf children can join in with music classes in a way that would previously have been impossible, BBC radio reported.

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A luxury sedan developed by South Korea’s top carmaker Hyundai Motor and designed to compete with the world’s high-end cars debuted Wednesday, attracting a solid response, officials said.

“Thousands of clients have lined up to buy the Genesis sedan before its release at home today,” a Hyundai spokesperson told Agencies.

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Microsoft Corp. might not be the unbeatable giant it once seemed to be, but Chairman Bill Gates made the case Sunday night that its technologies are becoming even more flexible and powerful as they seep into automobiles, Internet-based TV networks and living rooms.

A few months away from leaving his daily duties at Microsoft to focus on his philanthropy, Gates used his traditional kickoff keynote at the International Consumer Electronics Show to highlight how Microsoft is extending the reach of its software beyond desktops and servers, and incorporating alternative inputs like voice and touch.

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Caretaker Minister for Information Technology Dr. Abdullah Riar Thursday said the Cyber Crimes Ordinance 2007 is a significant step in enforcing a secure ambiance for business and encouraging e-commerce in the country.

“The Ordinance outlined the knowledge about electronic crimes and illegal online intrusion to spread it among general public,” he said while addressing a news conference here.
The Ordinance promulgated on December 31 2007, would help improve e-readiness in Pakistan that would rank the country among indices drawn by various international business journals and agencies. The Minister said the government would constitute special IT tribunals in Islamabad and provincial capitals to investigate and check growing electronic crime incidents, which were going unpunished due to the lack of specific legislation.

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Up to three American Airlines jets will be outfitted this spring with laser technology being developed to protect planes from missiles fired by terrorists.
Officials said Friday the anti-missile systems will not be tested on passenger flights. But the tests, which could involve more than 1,000 flights, will determine how well the technology holds up under the rigors of flight, they said. (more…)