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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE A graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and Indian Institute of Management- Calcutta, Rohit Pande has unveiled his latest innovation Classpad. Classpad has a touch screen with a 7 hour battery life, 1.3 Ghz processing speed and a built-in memory of 4 GB expandable upto 8 Gb. Rohit Pande, CEO, Classteacher Learning Systems said," Our education system does not differentiate students according to the learning capabilities and teach them at the same level, but the software installed in Classpad tests students' problem solving, creativity and application of language skills. It provides them with personalized teaching as per their learning capabilities. Equipped with artificial intelligence, Classpad can help to categorize students as fast learners, average learners and slow learners. Classpad can assist in reducing the monotony of repetitive sessions in the classroom. Teachers can now complete their syllabus within schedul

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has launched a new institution called Technology Resource Centre (TRC) in Bihar in respect to bridge the existing gap between implementation and sustenance of rural energy projects. TRC is a local level enterprise (under the LaBL program) which is said to provide after-sales service support to LaBL solar charging stations and is also authorised to market and sell LaBL solar products in the covered territory. The TRC network is also supposed to help in imparting training and local capacity building for the execution and expansion of other rural solar energy access projects. The TRC personnel are provided training on not only LaBL technical servicing, but also on broader aspects of solar energy and technology application. A network of incubation centers such as the TRC would not only ensure quick adaptation of newer technologies in rural areas but also its long term sustenance and usage. The LaBL TRC pr

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE PTC has announced its partnership with Qimpro Consultants Private Limited. PTC has said to be designated Qimpro as its authorized reseller for Windchill Quality Solutions and is in the process of signing the agreement for Authorized Training Partnership. Through this association, PTC is believed to offer Windchill Quality Solution to Qimpro's clients to empower them with modern quality management and cross-functional visibility into product information. Rafiq Somani, Area Vice President and Country Manager, PTC said, "We are pleased to partner with Qimpro to expand our footprint in the strategic production and quality management process. Windchill enables users to streamline processes and product quality management and improvement, by preventing repetitive errors and building reliability and risk management into the product development lifecycle, across cross functional teams. Our partnership with Qimpro reemphasizes our commitment

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Stellar Data Recovery has launched its updated version of Stellar Phoenix DBF Recovery v2.0 to recover back corrupt or lost .dbf file from different versions of MS Visual FoxPro and dBase. The all-new version 2.0 is packed with 12 added features like improved support for FoxPro and recoversBlob Field, Varchar, Integer Auto Inc., Binary Index, Column Default Value, Memo Field etc. that helps user to repair files easily and quickly. "Corruption is unavoidable and can occur anytime in your database. As a result, user encounters numerous error messages, halting the accessibility of .dbf databases. In such times, there is a need for quick solution to bring back data into life. DBF Recovery V2.0 is a handy tool that empowers users to recover back corrupt or damaged database back to its pristine condition," said Sunil Chandna, CEO, Stellar Data Recovery. Stellar Phoenix DBF recovery is ado-it-yourself tool, which allows its users to recov

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Infosys has revealed that it will announce results for its third quarter ending December 31, 2011 on January 12, 2012. Indian Standard Time (IST) (on the night of Wednesday, January 11, 2012, US Eastern Time (ET)). Following the release, Infosys' CEO & Managing Director, S. D. Shibulal, Member of the Board & CFO, V. Balakrishnan, and other members of the senior management will comment on the company's performance. There will be a common television address by S. D. Shibulal and V. Balakrishnan at 10:00 a.m. IST on business television channels. This will be followed by a detailed discussion on CNBC-TV 18 as part of its 'Boardroom' series from Bangalore at 10:15 a.m. IST on January 12, 2012 (this will not be telecast in the US). Highlights of the results will be made available to mobile phone users in India through SMS. Results on SMS will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2012. For More Details See

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE According to PandaLabs, privacy violations and data theft will be the top security issues organizations need to focus on in the coming year. Cyber-espionage and social networking attacks will be the trends to watch, together with other more traditional threats. Luis Corrons, Technical Director, PandaLabs, said, "We live in a world where all the information is in digital form, so modern-day spies no longer need to infiltrate a building to steal information. As long as they have the necessary computer skills, they can wreak havoc and access the best-kept secrets of organizations without ever leaving their living rooms." In the case of home users, cyber-criminals will continue to target social media sites to steal personal data. Social engineering techniques exploiting users’ weaknesses have become the leading attack method for hackers. "Social networking sites provide a space where users feel safe as they interact with friends a

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE GIGABYTE has announced a record highest clock speed on the Intel Core i7 3930K processor, producing new Intel Core i7 3930K processor records for Super Pi and PiFast benchmarks. These records were achieved using the GIGABYTE GA-X79-UD3. Equipped with F7 BIOS and liquid nitrogen cooling, respected overclocker Hicookie was able to reach an incredible clock speed of 5,643.3MHz (5.6GHz) on an Intel Core i7 3930K processor. This record clock speed was reached using 57x CPU multiplier configurations, producing record scores for the Super Pi 1M and 32M and PiFast benchmarks. "These new world records underline how the GIGABYTE 3-way digital power engine on existing X79 motherboards makes breathtaking performance possible on our X79 series enthusiast platforms. They should also erase any skepticism regarding the performance and overclocking capabilities of our new F7 BIOS for GIGABYTE X79 motherboards," said Tim Handley, Deputy Director of

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE According to a recent survey by Brand Wagon-Synovate best brands survey 2011, BlackBerry has been voted as the second-most aspirational brand in India. This success in India is the result of our enhanced focus on the consumer and enterprise segment to launch next- generation products and solutions for each of these segments. Throughout the year, RIM celebrated its largest global launch ever with the launch of BlackBerry 7.0 smartphones, the launch of the BlackBerry PlayBook and made great progress in the development of BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0, and announced the next-generation mobile platform, BlackBerry 10. Trends of 2012 reveal that tablet and smartphone sales are going to outrun PC and laptop sales. More employees are going to come to the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) party in the workplace, especially as smartphone prices tumble, the device itself bristles with 3D, HD, GPS, QR codes, gyros, accelerometres, gesture recognition, object rec

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Xchanging has inaugurated a state-of-the-art processing centre in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, claiming it the first multi-national ITO/BPO Company to set up operations in the tier-3 town. The centre, spread over an area of 5000 sq ft. is believed to support Xchanging's vision to create a low carbon environment. The operations is said to begin with a capacity of 50 people, with an option to scale to a 200 seat centre by the end of 2012. As a global delivery centre, the new site is connected to all the other centres of Xchanging and is estimated to have capability in business processing, procurement, and ITO services including software development and testing. Xchanging has intended to collaborate with Academia in the region to recruit and provide industrial and soft skills training to young employable talent. The company has also announced that every year it will award local college and university students for academic excellence. For More D

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Akamai Technologies Pvt Ltd. has appointed Rachael Fitzpatrick as Human Resource (HR) Director for the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Rachael is responsible for HR strategy and management, playing a key role in driving Akamai's expansion strategy in the region. Based in Singapore, she reports to Linda Pettingell, Senior Director HR Business Partnering at Akamai. Sanjay Singh, Sr. VP & GM, APJ Business, Akamai said, "Rachael plays a significant role in Akamai as we continue to build and strengthen the overall team in this diverse and fast-growing region. She comes with the right expertise to help ensure that we bring in and retain the best talents who are also best-fits for the company. She will also work closely with the APJ management as well as the global HR team to ensure that quality programs and localized practices are delivered to all employees here." For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Top Notch Infotronix under the brand Zebronics has introduced its online store - moneyvasool.com. Moneyvasool.com is an eCommerce website offering a wide range of electronics items at value-for-money prices. Standard online shopping features like secure transactions, trusted brands, product warranty, transit insurance and replacement if damaged in transit, and multiple payment options through credit cards, debit cards and gift vouchers are said to be offered. Consumers can now browse and compare features of a range of Zebronics products as well as send their feedback. The website is simple and easy to navigate, and there are no hidden charges. Rajesh Doshi, Director-Purchase & Marketing, Top Notch Infotronix said, "As Zebronics continues to grow its brand and customer base, we believe it is important to have one place for our customers to find very best devices and accessories to match their lifestyle and needs. At moneyvasool.com,

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Commtouch has published an in-depth research of 2011 Facebook attacks within its Internet Threats Trend Report, a year-end synopsis of Internet threats. The report and infographic is said to present an absolute analysis of scores of malicious Facebook activities during the past year, as identified by Commtouch Labs. According to the report, Affiliate marketing sites are claimed to be the final destination in three-fourths of all Facebook deceptions. Visitors to these sites are induced to fill out surveys that generate affiliate payments for the scammers, victimizing legitimate businesses that pay affiliate fees. Users are said to be drafted to click on the scams through social engineering tactics such as free merchandise offers, celebrity news, new (fake) Facebook applications, or simply a trusted friend sending a message stating: "You have to see this!" After users first click on the scams, malware or malicious scripts are believe

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Deal4loans.com has launched an online home loan balance transfer calculator which instantly calculates how much one can save by switching his home loan. It is estimated that all one need to do is insert his existing home loan rate and prepayment charges and based on that it gives him the instant quote of four other bank rates and tells the person how much he can save. With prepayment charges being reduced to nil- the opportunity for the customer to save by changing the home loan bank is big. It is believed that one can check how much he can save by transferring his existing loans to some other bank at lower rates with a simple calculation available in Deal4loans.com. Switch to save is said to be a phenomenon that is rapidly gaining in popularity, particularly as consumers search for ways to limit their spending during these financially challenging times. By accessing the Home Loan Balance Transfer Calculator it is claimed that one can save i

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Clingle, the geo-social mobile app that enables users to send location based personal messages with a picture or video has partnered with Red Bull to cater the latest updates from Sunburn Goa 2011. Clingle is said to allow its users to send 'Clings' with texts and/ or pictures and/ or videos across people in their network to interactively capture check-in moments. The app was launched this year from the makers of MyCityWay and is already available to iOS, Android and Blackberry users. Red Bull has joined hands with Clingle to bring spectators closer to the magic via their iPhone, Android and Blackberry applications. People at the Sunburn event or those seeking updates on the same are expected to get the Clingle app from iTunes app store, Android market or the Blackberry app world and follow Red Bull. Followers could avail themselves of the following benefits: Live updates of the event through interactive videos, audios and photos; a

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Flipkart.com has appointed C.A. Karandeep Singh, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this position, he will provide the vision and leadership for all aspects of the finance and corporate governance. He will also be a part of the Executive Team and will contribute to the overall management of the business, concentrating on profitable revenue growth and enhancing the strong lead that Flipkart has in the Indian e-commerce space. Karandeep said, "I am excited to join Flipkart which has revolutionized the way we buy products and experience online commerce. I look forward to supporting the next phase of growth, as we make the Indian shopping experience richer, convenient and more satisfying." Binny Bansal, COO & Co-founder, Flipkart said, "We are excited to have Karandeep on board. He has the reputation of being a respected business and team leader. We believe he is the right person to build upon Flipkart's current success

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE At the dawn of 2012, MSN India has invited consumers to vote for the best and the worst of 2011 under the categories: Bollywood, Sports, leaders and the most admired women. Indians have voted up a storm and MSN had recieved 5.2 million votes. The results are out, some are believed to be expected and some are massive surprises. Rajeev Khandelwal has bagged the "Best Actor Male" title. He has beaten Shah Rukh and Imran Khan. Katrina Kaif has eclipsed Vidya Balan and won Best Actor (Female) award. Himesh Reshamiya and Esha Deol received "worst actor male" and female award, respectively. Bodyguard was awarded the best film of the year, whereas Mausam received the worst film award. In the sports section, M. S. Dhoni won Indian Sportsman of the year award, whereas the Cricket World Cup received Best Indian Sporting event award and cricket as the Most followed Indian Sport. Narendra Modi wins most admired Indian leader title and

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE HomeShop18.com has teamed up with Microsoft to bring its best selling offers closer to its customers. HomeShop18.com users are believed to browse the website faster through a one click access system, using Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 9. All customers who upgrade to Internet Explorer 9 and pin HomeShop18.com to their IE9 browser is said to get a free gift voucher and easy access to their favourite shopping portal from their desktop taskbar. Sundeep Malhotra, Founder & CEO, HomeShop18 said, "We feel proud to partner with Microsoft to offer easy access to our e-commerce portal HomeShop18.com. With this association, we wish to introduce further unique technological benefits in order to strengthen our customer interface. Keeping all the consumer needs in mind, we have announced the association with Microsoft.'' Senthilkumar Sundaram, Director - Product Marketing, Microsoft India said, "We are very excited about our partn

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE MAXX Mobiles has launched a full touch phone - MAXX MAESTRO (MT255) powered by 1000 mAh battery. This headset comes with a dual camera of 2MP with flash at the back and a digital camera in front. With free 4GB memory card, MAXX Mobiles is also offering sporty pair of Reebok shoes worth Rs.2,499 with this handset absolutely free. Ajjay Agarwal, Chairman & Managing Director, MAXX Group, said, "The Company that is dedicated to provide 'value-for-money' products to its Indian consumers, is striving hard to bring best of the offerings. MAXX MAESTRO MT255, a full-touch phone is developed keeping in mind the vibrant and stylish users who are on the lookout for a phone that suits their persona. Additionally, understanding the desirability factor, we believe that providing free Reebok shoes with MAXX MAESTRO MT255 will definitely be appreciated and beneficial for our users!" MAXX MAESTRO MT255 is said to feature Bluetooth, MySyn

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE BlackBerry has offered some new applications for smartphones. Users are believed to now decorate their smartphones with attractive themes, animated wallpapers and spread the holiday cheer with their friends and loved ones. The countdown begins with This Holiday Season - enjoy "Number One!!!" Memory Match Up game for customers phone. This app is said to set the Christmas and New Year tone for customers. Sharing New Year photos on Facebook is expected to automatically enter customers into the contest to score a 3-night get-away at a ME by Melia resort. Photo with the most "likes" by January 15, 2012 wins the Grand Prize. 10 runners-up receive 4AM CDs featuring groove mixologists DJ Ani Quinn and DJ Price. Furthermore, BlackBerry claims to offer one the chance of being connected through their BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) and sending personalized gifts. A BBM Connected App, Gift&Take enables users to send personalized gif