VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Sony India has launched a super exciting lineup of DSLR cameras, the 55 (SLT-A55V) and 33 (SLT-A33) that adopt Sony's newly-developed Translucent Mirror Technology which achieves the highest-level performance for both still image and movie recording. The Translucent Mirror Technology offers full-time, TTL phase-detection auto focussing during live view and movie shooting, as well as high-speed continuous shooting with continuous autofocus (AF). Integrating a fixed translucent mirror also results in a more compact body design that is significantly smaller than that of conventional DSLR. Replacing the movable mirror used in conventional DSLR cameras, Sony's exclusive Translucent Mirror Technology uses a fixed translucent mirror that does not need to be raised and lowered each time the shutter is released. The mirror also enables light passing through the lens to be simultaneously received by the image sensor and the auto focus sensor, ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE VMware and LG Electronics have partnered to let employees use their personal smartphones and mobile devices to access corporate data, while it permits IT departments to manage the sensitive data on those devices with enterprise-level security and compliance. Organizations today deal with two fundamental client-computing pain points - providing secure data access to an increasing number of mobile users, and managing the burgeoning diversity of data, applications and client devices within the enterprise. VMware partnering with LG comes at an opportune time to address this issue. With this feature, LG mobile users will be able to safely carry a single device for both personal and work use. LG's use of VMware's end-user computing technology will help it grow its footprint in the enterprise sector. Initial efforts include enabling LG smartphones to securely run a work account in isolation from a user's personal account on a single mob...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE HP India has announced an exciting programme for all its customers across India - "HP LaserJet Buy Back Offer". The programme is a unique initiative that allows customers to discover value in their old printer through a cash rebate when somebody buys a new LaserJet printer along with hassle-free removal of customer's old printer from their office at no extra cost. Further, HP recognizes the customer's effort in recycling the old printer and awards them with a certificate. The first ever online buyback offer under the umbrella of "Demand More" campaign by HP is woven around company's LaserJet printer/scanner which comes with industry first technology innovations like Auto On-Auto Off and Smart Instal. The programme is specially designed for businesses that demand more and want to add on to their productivity, efficiency and cost-savings which a company with 25 years of experience in Laser printing can offer. Fo...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Intel Corporation has announced that its acquisition of McAfee Inc. is complete. McAfee will continue developing and selling security products and services under its own brand. Intel and McAfee plan to bring the first fruits of their strategic partnership to market later this year, with the intent of tackling security and the pervasive nature of computing threats in an entirely new way. Intel had announced the acquisition of McAfee for US$7.68 billion in August last year. Intel and McAfee believe today's approach to security does not adequately address the billions of new Internet-ready devices, including PCs, mobile and wireless devices, TVs, cars, medical devices and ATM machines. With the surge in cyber threats, providing protection to a diverse online world requires a fundamentally new approach involving software, hardware and services. Together, the two companies will work to help people more securely take full advantage of the pote...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Unistal Systems has released the new version of Protegent Enterprise Security 2011 by adding new module of Asset Tagging, Tracking and Early Warning System. This module provides an advanced security solution for an enterprise IT Assets. As the name suggests this module helps the organization to keep the track of their IT-infrastructure. Once installed it provides the complete history of the IT-infrastructure connected on the organization's network. With this solution the system administrator can also keep the track of software installed on different PC's in the network. This module also helps the administrator to safe guard the user data by providing the pre alerts on hard drive failure. Comprehensive reporting helps the administrator to get the required report on a click of button. Tagging Tool tags the present condition of Software Assets and Hardware Assets. This module keeps the complete history of the hardware and software of eac...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Gigabyte Technology has begun shipping the totally redesigned GIGABYTE 6 series motherboards featuring the new Intel B3 stepping chipsets. The motherboards are expected to be available as early as next week, when shipments start to clear customs offices in markets around the world. The new B3 version GIGABYTE 6 Series motherboards have been totally redesigned and renamed so that they can easily be distinguished from the older B2 versions through the signature "B3" at the end of the model name. For example, the GA-P67A-UD7 has been replaced by the GA-P67A-UD7-B3 and the GA-H67A-UD3H has been replaced by the GA-H67A-UD3H-B3. The new model name is highly visible on the retail box, PCB, in the BIOS at start up and on applications such as the GIGABYTE 6 Series SATA Check utility and CPU-Z. Immediately after learning about the B2 stepping Intel 6 Series chipset design error, GIGABYTE released the easy-to-use GIGABYTE 6 Series SATA Check ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Sify Technologies has announced its readiness to activate their capacities in the Europe India Gateway (EIG) submarine cable system. Sify has made a strategic investment in EIG capacities to support their expanding global operations. EIG is a US$700 million high-capacity fiber-optic cable and one of the most advanced submarine cable systems in the world. It will provide multinational customers additional diversity and capacity to meet their critical communications needs. When fully activated, the EIG will be the first, direct, high-bandwidth optical fiber system from the UK to India. The immediate beneficiaries are Sify's enterprise customers and partners in India, Europe and Americas, who can now leverage their enhanced capability to extend network and managed services across Middle East and Africa. Raju Vegesna, Chairman, Sify, said, "We will have over 50 Gbps of bandwidth between India, Middle East and Europe and this will establ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Ramco Systems has won the prestigious award for "Operational Excellence and Quality" at the BPO Excellence Awards 2010-11. Ramco won the award for exhibiting successful implementation of its acclaimed IP3 Framework, in bringing operational excellence and quality to customers. K. A. Vishwanathan, Head BPO, Ramco Systems, received the award on behalf of the company. Launched in April 2010, the IP3 Framework (Infrastructure, Product, Process and People) incorporates a four-staged approach which brings an optimal synthesis of technology and process coupled with the right human resources and infrastructure. This framework helps organizations to switch amongst models, such as BPO to Licensing to Hosting, given the flexibility and customized approach that is adopted. On receiving the award, K. A. Vishwanathan said, "I am extremely reveled to represent Ramco Systems in this prestigious forum. Within a year of the launch of the IP3 fra...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Amkette has launched the ultra-high speed Turbo USB 7 port Hub and Charger that combines superlative performance with a sleek design. The Hub uses the innovative Multiple Transaction Translator (MTT) technology to guarantee a 12 Mbps speed for all 7 ports, thereby enhancing performance in providing a 100% efficiency rate. The hub not only provides seven ports offering plug-n-play connectivity to any USB 2.0 device but also acts as a USB charger to devices of all kinds including most mobile phones without the need of a computer. "The Amkette Turbo USB Hub is yet another example of product innovation and creativity at work. The USB Hub was developed after extensive research on computing habits of users who work on multiple devices at work/home and need a clutter-free computing experience," says Rajiv Bapna, Director, Amkette. The hub is specifically designed for high-energy devices and delivers a hassle-free, highly efficient connec...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Micro Star International (MSI) has entered into a strategic tie-up with Redington India for the distribution of their entire range of motherboards in India. This move marks another footstep from the company, to ensure that their entire range of motherboards is easily accessible for the potential consumers. "MSI is proud to partner up with Redington India, which will help us expand our footprint in India. With gaming becoming increasingly popular, there is an emerging need for high- capacity and feature-rich motherboards in the country," said Eric Kuo, MSI India head, General Manager, India. S. Selva Nayagam, Head, Strategic Business Unit at Redington India, said, "Our partnership with MSI reiterates Redington's commitment towards bringing world-class brands to customers. MSI is a well-renowned global brand and is known for its innovative technology." With this tie-up, MSI will be able to expand its reach across most o...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Panda Security has launched its security product for the Indian market, Panda Internet Security for Netbooks, which will be available in more than 23 languages for users worldwide. Panda Internet Security for Netbooks allows the use of netbook more efficiently for any offline or online activities. It gives the user an uninterrupted and safe use of Internet even for bank transactions. Thus, it provides complete peace of mind and assurance of security to the user. It protects the system from virus, hackers, online fraud, identity theft and all other known and unknown threats. T. S. Wong, Director - Sales, APAC Panda Security, said, "50 per cent of all computers scanned around the globe in January were infected with some kind of malware. Panda Security's award-winning Collective Intelligence Technology helps to protect data from malware threats, while its innovative security model can analyze and automatically classify thousands of ne...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE HP Enterprise Services has announced that Centrica has signed a seven-year outsourcing services agreement worth more than $400 million. With the new agreement, HP will enable Centrica to move to a utility-based private cloud computing environment that will support Centrica's change program, improve speed of deployment, help lower costs and support the company's environmental objectives. "Centrica is striving to improve our ability to respond to market changes to supply gas and electricity to homes and businesses more efficiently," said Dave Bickerton, Group Chief Information Officer, Centrica. "We value HP's utility computing capabilities and quality solutions that are flexible, cost-effective and help reduce our carbon footprint." HP will deliver Utility Services that support Centrica's migration to a private cloud- and utility-based computing environment enabling greater flexibility to reliably respond t...