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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   For the channel partners to participate and enjoy the full benefits of summer, Plantronics  and  Rashi Peripherals  have jointly started a scheme named  "Hot Summer Offer" . According to this offer, the partner would have to achieve a predetermined set of points and then win rewards, including Marque 165, Samsung Galaxy Ace, 7-inch Micromax Tablet and Apple iPad Mini 16GB. Rashi Peripherals will be distributing the products across the country with the support of it 60 branches which will help the partner place their order and bill the products as well as receive their reward in the most efficient way possible. Navin Mishra, Product Manager, Rashi Peripherals , said, "Plantronics and Rashi plans for this offer for channel partners so that there can be a good sales season and the right partners get these wonderful rewards for their hard work and efficiency. This offer aims to reap benefits for the retailers acros

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)  and  Dimension Data  have jointly announced the launch of their Enterprise Cloud Services in India. Based on Dimension Data's Managed Cloud Platform  (MCP), BSNL forays into the Enterprise Cloud services space through its Internet Data Centers (IDCs). Based on a standardized architecture, the MCP offers enterprises the advantage of being able to support public, private and hybrid cloud models. All MCPs are enterprise-ready, offering multiple layers of security, administrative controls, highest availability SLAs, 24/7 phone support and integrated management capabilities. R. K. Upadhyay, Chairman & Managing Director, BSNL , said, "The IDC and Cloud Services have not only enabled us to build and add new strategic capabilities to our portfolio, but it has also benefited our clients who can leverage our flexible sourcing options or simply host their entire IT assets within our secure e

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Mahindra Satyam  and  Dion Global Solutions (Dion)  have jointly announced to offer a software solution "FATCA TRAC" to assist financial institutions (FIs) in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) in order to meet the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) regulations. Dion's FATCA TRAC, developed in partnership with Mahindra Satyam, has been designed to allow for customization and future proofing in order to meet a range of business, country and integration requirements and will enable financial institutions to swap from complying with the US FATCA regulations under an IGA without impacting their compliance programme. Rohit Gandhi, Senior Vice-President, Asia-Pac, India & MEA, Mahindra Satyam , said, "The jointly developed FATCA TRAC product enables us to combine the product development expertise of Dion with Mahindra Satyam’s ability to deliver solutions to business problems. The FATCA TRAC product w

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Norton by Symantec  has announced  "One-for-One"  free offer on  Norton Internet Security (NIS)  for end-consumers on purchases made during the period of May 20th – June 30th, 2013. The offer is valid for  Norton Internet Security 1 User Retail  Boxes purchased from traditional IT retailers, online shopping websites and large format retail outlets. As part of this offer, consumers would be able to redeem a 12-month free subscription key of  NIS  on every purchase of one retail box of NIS.  End Customers can visit  www.nortonredemptions.com  to redeem the offer. All requests for redemptions should be submitted before 5th July, 2013. The additional key can be saved for activation a year later on the same machine or the end-user can make use of the key right away by installing and activating the subscription on another machine....... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   After successfully launching various premium tablets,  Simmtronics Semiconductors Ltd have unveiled a  new gaming tablet “XPAD XQ1” Super Tab . The new Simmtronics tablet allows one to play four videos at the same time. The tablet runs on android 4.1 Jelly Bean and is powered by 1.0 Ghz (4 core@1Ghz) processor. It has 10.1-inch IPS RETINA screen with a pixel resolution of 1280x800. With automatic four direction display and 10-point multi-touch feature, user will have a nice gaming experience. It is equipped with  Dual camera and 3.5mm Stereo earphone jack . For a smoother performance, the tablet has 2GB RAM DDR3, 16GB of internal memory and supports up to 32GB of expandable memory. Indrajit Sabharwal, Managing Director, Simmtronics , said, “We are happy to launch one of the most innovative gaming tablets that the Indian market has been aspiring for. I am sure the sleek and sophistically designed 4-in-1 video tablet with 10.1-i

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Dell(NASDAQ:DELL)  has announced that a team of students from India received the $60,000 grand prize at the  Dell Social Innovation Challenge (DSIC 2013)  for its project Solar Conduction Dryer . Shortlisted from more than 2,600 projects ideas that addressed issues impacting more than 110 countries, five finalists convened in Austin this week to compete for the cash prize as part of the  DSIC . The  DSIC  recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from around the world who envision, create and implement social innovation projects that help communities around the world. The winning team comprising two Indian students, Shital Somani and Vaibhav Tidke from Mumbai, was adjudged the grand prize winner for its project  Solar Conduction Dryer . The project aims at addressing the 20- to 30-per cent food spoilage rate for poor rural Indian farmers via cost-effective dehydrators powered by solar conduction. The innovation will enable

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Dassault Systemes  has announced its intent to acquire  Apriso  for approximately $205 million.  The acquisition of the Long Beach, California-based Apriso enriches the global manufacturing operations management capabilities of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Apriso expands Dassault Systemes' 3DEXPERIENCE footprint  across multiple industries, such as consumer goods, packaged goods, high tech, life sciences, transportation & mobility, aerospace & defence and industrial equipment.The solutions are currently used by a variety of customers, including Alstom, British American Tobacco, Bombardier, Cummins, General Motors, Hitachi, Japan Tobacco, L'Occitane, Lockheed Martin, L'Oreal, Philip Morris International, Saint-Gobain, Textron Systems, Trixell, Valeo, and Volvo CE. Apriso will be integrated with and expand Dassault Systemes'  DELMIA application portfolio  and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform's virtual+reality c

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS)  has announced that it had won a 6-year contract from the Department of Posts for an end-to-end IT modernization programme to equip India Post with modern technologies and systems to enable it to serve more services to more customers in an effective manner. The IT modernization project dubbed India Post 2012 will help the Department achieve a wider reach among the Indian population through increased customer interaction channels and through new lines of business. The project will help India Post provide better customer service through IT-enablement of business processes and support functions. P. Gopinath, Secretary, Department of Posts , said, "India Post has a vision of being a technology-enabled self-reliant market leader and is looking to move from a government service provider to a customer-enabled world-class service provider where the customer will be the focus of

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Jabra  has concluded its first-ever Jabra India Partner Conference. Celebrating the power of partnership in 2012, Jabra used the conference to enable, equip and recognize its top Indian channel partners. The conference took place at the Goa Hyatt resort and followed another year of outstanding growth for the company. Jabra and its partners achieved high double-digit growth in the Unified Communications (UC) segment of the India market during 2012.  This growth for UC optimized audio end point products was driven by the deployment of Microsoft, Cisco and Avaya UC solutions in large multinational corporations, call centres and various Indian Government linked entities.   Mark Leigh, President, Jabra Asia-Pacific , commented, "The Conference and awards recognize the solid performance our partners delivered in India in 2012. Experiencing such a successful year clearly demonstrates why Jabra believes so strongly in the power

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   F5 Networks has announced appointment of Parag Khurana as the Managing Director for India. Based in New Delhi, Khurana will be responsible for leading the company in the next phase of growth, in line with the company’s strategy to further propel F5's presence in India. "We are very pleased to have Parag on board with us as his appointment comes at a pivotal time for F5. We have no doubt that he will continue to lead our growth in India and accelerate our market expansion in both the ADC space as well as new addressable markets such as security. Parag’s exceptional track record of deep industry knowledge and a strong network of relationships will further drive our relationships with customers and partners forward,"said Christian Hentschel, Senior Vice-President for Asia-Pacific and Japan, F5 Networks. Commenting on his new role, Khurana said, "I am incredibly excited to be part of the F5 team. F5 is committed to

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Samsung Electronics Co.  has announced that global sales of  GALAXY S4 smartphone  have surpassed 10 million units in less than one month after its commercial debut. Launched globally on April 27, the phone is estimated to be selling at the rate of four units per second. The GALAXY S4 sets a new record for Samsung, generating sales quicker than any of its predecessors. Sales of the GALAXY S III reached the 10-million mark 50 days after its launch in 2012, while the GALAXY S II took five months and the GALAXY S seven months to reach the same milestone. "On behalf of Samsung, I would like to thank the millions of customers around the world who have chosen the Samsung GALAXY S4. At Samsung, we’ll continue to pursue innovation inspired by and for people. The GALAXY S4 was developed to enhance the meaningful moments in our lives through its innovative features and superior hardware. It has the world’s first Full HD Super AMOLED d

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Cisco(NASDAQ:CSCO)  and the  Data Security Council of India (DSCI)  have unveiled the findings of a joint study titled "Reinventing the Network in the Context of Security". Based on in-depth interviews with top security leaders and CIOs from various industry verticals in the country, the study sought to understand the characteristics and challenges of current security threats. It also outlined what the industry needs to do to develop forward-leaning security capabilities to guard against ever-evolving cyber threats. The study revealed that the current generation of security capabilities implemented by organizations in India can protect them from traditional threats, but might not be enough to address the ever-evolving threat landscape. Therefore, organizations need to reassess their security ecosystem and evaluate capabilities of next-generation security if they want to implement BYOD and mobility. Mahesh Gupta, Nationa

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Netmagic Solutions  has announced that it is building a new data center that will add a massive 1,00,000 sq. ft. of net floor space to Bangalore's supply constrained data center market. The new data center in the Electronic City, "India Bangalore 2 Data Center" will become operational by December 2013. The company anticipates the capacity to be utilized by large IT/ITeS companies looking for scalable and high-quality data center space for their R&D centers as well as their end-customers' space requirements. The data center will add to the growing number of NTT Com's data centers globally. NTT Com which is a member of the NTT group, runs more than 140 data centers globally under its newly launched Nexcenter brand and holds a majority stake in Netmagic Solutions. This is the first data center in India to have benefited from the collaborative engineering and operational expertise of NTT Com and Netmagic. Sa

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Microsoft Corp.  has unveiled  Xbox One , the all-in-one gaming and entertainment system created for today and the next generation. The company showcased how Xbox One puts its users at the centre of all their games, TV, movies, music, sports and Skype at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington. " Xbox One  is designed to deliver a whole new generation of blockbuster games, television and entertainment in a powerful, all-in-one device. Our unique, modern architecture brings simplicity to the living room and, for the first time ever, the ability to instantly switch across your games and entertainment," said  Don Mattrick, President, Interactive Entertainment Business, Microsoft. New Xbox One hardware is sleek and modern and complements any décor. The console is shaped in the 16:9 aspect ratio and employs a horizontal orientation optimized for its high-speed Blu-ray disc player. It is molded in a deep and rich li

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Dell(NASDAQ:DELL)  India has launched the  Latitude 3330 , designed to help growing businesses, schools and educators by equipping them with the tools for success, while delivering return on investment. The new laptop offers the robust computing features required to maximize productivity and efficiency in the boardroom and also offers compatibility with Dell’s existing solutions and services for education and support for personalized learning opportunities in the classroom. “Built to deliver exceptional value, the Latitude 3330 is ideal for schools and small and medium businesses. It extends Dell Latitude’s superior manageability, security and reliability to a thin, light laptop with agile performance, mobility and a full, robust computing experience. At Dell, we believe in making technology more accessible and intuitive with user-focused devices, unbeatable back-end expertise and cost-effective, tailored solutions that empower end

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Lenovo India  has announced the appointment of  Sudhin Mathur as Director- Smartphones for India . Based out of Gurgaon, Sudhin will be responsible for steering the company’s aggressive growth strategies for Smartphones in India. Sudhin has over twenty years of rich experience in Business Management and Consumer Marketing in varied industries viz. Telecom, Services and Office Products. His core expertise lies in driving P&L results via brand building, retail business management, sales and distribution, people and organization strategies. One of Sudhin’s significant contributions has been in setting up and launching the Sony Ericsson brand in India. During his tenure, the businesses grew consistently and the brand emerged as a leading player in the high end mobile devices and services space. Till recently, Sudhin was the Business Head for LG Mobile, India where he spearheaded the company’s overall business operations for mobile ph

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Google India  has announced new affordable pricing for  Google Apps for Business , with the aim of making it easier for small businesses in India to reap the benefits of working in the cloud. New and existing customers based in India will now pay INR150 per user per month if they are on the flexible plan and INR1,500 per user per year on the annual plan – a 45% reduction on the previous price. Google Apps  offers easy solutions for web mail, calendars, cloud storage, and video meetings through Google’s consumer products, Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, and Hangouts. These tools work together seamlessly, and all that is needed to get up and running is an Internet-connected device. Companies can securely access all their data and services from a mobile phone including Android, iOS or BlackBerry platforms. Ricky Kapur, Director of Enterprise Sales, Google Asia , said, “India is home to around 47 million small businesses. Yet, only 1

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Tata DoCoMo  has announced that it has entered into an exclusive partnership with GMR Airports  to offer high-speed Wi-Fi services at  Indira Gandhi International Airport - Terminal 3  in Delhi and Rajiv Gandhi Hyderabad International Airport, Hyderabad. The coming together of Tata DoCoMo and GMR Airports is a natural alliance of two partners renowned for breaking new ground and is a partnership in India that will cover entire airports, including private airline lounges. Prateek Pashine, President - SME Business, Tata DoCoMo , said, "Delhi and Hyderabad airports are known worldwide for their superior infrastructure design and best-in-class experience zones, whereas Tata DoCoMo is globally renowned for innovative service and high- quality network. Bringing these together creates an unbeatable experience for our customers." Tata DoCoMo has a pan-India hotspot presence along with a global network of 1.2 million hotspot

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   In its commitment to offer innovative products and services to its customers,  Aircel  has introduced yet another innovative product under its "Extra" proposition - "Extra Recharge". Through an easy recharge of Rs.69, the customers will enjoy Full Talk time and get an Extra talktime up to Rs.100. Anupam Vasudev, Chief Marketing Officer, Aircel , said, "We, at Aircel, constantly strive to provide simple and innovative products and services which are value-for-money propositions. We understand that it always feels nice when we get something ‘Extra’ unexpectedly. Therefore, we are delighted to introduce the Extra Recharge, which will give our prepaid subscribers more value for money along with our seamless services...... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   ESET  has announced the availability of ESET business security solutions to support the Managed Service Provider (MSP) channel to market. This new Programme allows updates of the seat counts on a daily basis, flexible monthly billing and management of tens of thousands endpoints within the Programme via a single console - ESET Remote Administrator. Managed Service Providers (MSPs), typically contractors or value-added resellers (VARs), deliver a variety of network-based IT services, applications and equipment to businesses of all sizes. Last year, ESET identified a growing demand among MSP partners for a simpler licensing and management approach. ESET now offers ESET Endpoint Security and ESET Endpoint Antivirus powered by proven NOD32 technology, as well as other business security solutions as part of a robust MSP partnership programme. The new programme rewards service partners for their growth by decreasing licensing costs as th

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   LG Electronics  has clocked 30.2 percent market share in the standalone monitor market during the first quarter of 2013, thereby retaining its leadership position. LG has been ranked as top monitor brand in India, followed by Acer and Samsung, according to the  CMR Report Q1 2013 . LG is now leading the Indian display industry after consolidating its position in the market for the second consecutive year. Sanjoy Bhattacharya, IT Sales Head, LG India , said, "LG's standalone monitor market share has made an enormous jump of 4% in the first quarter of 2013, making it a top player in the Indian monitor market. We are focussed on listening to our customers and then innovating around those needs to develop the ultimate display technology solution." LG has also scored high in channel partner's scheme in terms of overall product reliability, user-friendliness and diversity of product range. Channel partners endorse t

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Samsung Electronics  has announced the launch of the  GALAXY Grand Quattro , a new addition to the GALAXY Grand series launched earlier this year. With an expansive 11.9cm display, the Dual-SIM GALAXY Grand Quattro provides the user with an experience which enables them to seamlessly multitask between applications. Vineet Taneja, Country Head, Samsung Mobile , said, "Galaxy Grand Quattro is a revolutionary device that combines powerful performance with smart multitasking and advanced usability. Following the success of the Galaxy Grand introduced in January this year, we are confident that the Galaxy Grand Quattro will meet the needs of consumers looking for the ‘Grand’ experience in a slightly smaller display." Powered by 1.2GHz Quad-Core processor and Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system, the Samsung GALAXY Grand Quattro comes with a 5MP camera and enhanced photo-taking features such as Continuous Shot, Best Ph

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Palo Alto Networks  has announced that  Anil Bhasin  has been appointed as Managing Director - India and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) region effective immediately. As part of his mandate, Bhasin will focus on driving profitable growth across the service provider, enterprise and commercial segments through a highly leveraged partnership model. He will be responsible for accelerating  Palo Alto Networks ’ technology footprint across customer segments, creating strategic channel and go-to-market alliances, whilst building talent within the Palo Alto Networks ranks in the region. Bhasin will be based in Mumbai. "Anil is a seasoned and trusted leader who has consistently delivered results. We are pleased to have him on board, as he brings with him a wealth of experience. The SAARC region is an increasingly important market for us and I am looking forward to Anil and his team’s success as we continue to

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Canon  has announced the launch of the new  EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x, a new L-series lens  designed for professional users to fully capture a variety of scenes using just one versatile zoom lens. This latest entry into Canon's famous top-of-the-line L-series of lenses is equipped with an internal 1.4x extender. With this extender, the 200-400mm lens is able to extend its zoom to 200-560mm range, while still providing the image quality that L-series lenses are known for. By incorporating the internal extender, the zoom range of the EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x can be extended from 200-400mm to 280-560mm, making it effective for a wide variety of shooting situations and saving photographers from needing to carry multiple telephoto lenses and the hassle of switching them during important moments. Equally impressive is the fact that the EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x is able to maintain a minimum focal di

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Top Notch Infotronix, under the brand  "ZEBRONICS" , has entered into the fast-growing tablets segment with the introduction of its  Zebpad series of tablets . The first of the company's tablets to become available, the Zebpad 7c and the Zebpad 9c, feature 7-inch model comes with 800x480 pixels resolution supporting a 5-point, capacitative touchscreen. Powered by a 1GHz Cortex A8 processor and a Mali-400MP 3D GPU for video rendering and running on the Android 4.0.4 ICS operating system, Jelly Bean update coming soon. Both the models are dual-camera tablet sporting a 2-mega pixel rear camera and a VGA front shooter. With in-built Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and the capability to link up 3G network via external USB dongle, the tablet keep users connected anywhere, while the 3200 mAH battery ensures true on-the-go functionality without the need for frequent re-charging. Pradeep Doshi, Director, Top Notch Infotronix , said,

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Kingston  has announced that Accel Frontline has been appointed as their new warranty service partner in India. With the selection of this new service provider, Kingston aims to offer greater convenience and timely service for end-customers and dealers who require post-sales support, thus enhancing the brand’s customer service offering. With the help of Accel Frontline, Kingston hopes to reach out to tier-II and tier-III cities, aside from the major cities, thus making it easier for people in these places to receive technical support. Effective today, Accel will provide warranty support across India covering key cities like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata and Mumbai. There will be a total of 67 service centres, which will give Kingston a wider reach across the country, thus making it easier for customers to address any concerns. There will also be service centres in smaller cities like Agartala, G

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Brocade  has unveiled a comprehensive strategy that combines the best aspects of physical and virtual networking to increase business agility, reduce complexity and scale virtualization to new levels within and across data centers. The "On-Demand Data Center" strategy from Brocade represents another major evolution in networking toward a highly virtualized, open and flexible network infrastructure. With an infrastructure that combines physical and virtual networking elements, customers can provision the capacity – compute, network, storage and services - required to deliver high-value applications faster and easier compared to legacy data center networks. With Brocade VCS Fabric technology serving as the foundation, the On-Demand Data Center strategy enables customers to simplify and automate their networks, as well as dramatically improve network efficiency, utilization and performance. This strategy also represents anot