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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE The Cosmos Co-operative Bank Ltd. (Cosmos Bank) has selected IBM's robust POWER 7 systems to run its core banking solution. Cosmos Bank has consolidated its sprawling server infrastructure of over 8 Power 5+ servers (which included P570, P55A & 52A servers) onto three IBM POWER 7 servers (POWER 750) to run its core banking application. With the new system, the bank expects to increase performance by 50% (with 100% additional headroom for growth within each server) while reducing operating costs by 40%. Power consumption is also expected to be reduced by 65%. IBM POWER7 systems will help the bank analyze customer data, helping it to better manage current demand for its products and services as well as predict areas of potential future growth. The new system will also enable Cosmos Bank to manage applications and services at less cost, with technology breakthroughs in virtualization, increased energy savings and more cost-efficient use

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Jabra has launched the Jabra SPEAK 410 in India. Marking the company's first foray into the enterprise speakerphone market, the Jabra SPEAK 410 is small, powerful and designed for portability at a time when virtual offices and mobile workers are proliferating. It includes the industry’s only truly 360-degree microphone, allowing a group of people to be heard properly from all around the device. The Jabra SPEAK 410 was designed from customer input, based on their specific needs in an enterprise speakerphone. The product includes simple plug-and-play functionality for spontaneous conferencing and collaboration, making an instant meeting room from your desk, your car or a home office. Ralph Ede, Managing Director for Jabra in South Asia, said, "Over the past decades, Jabra has been highly successful in designing innovative audio end-point solutions for consumers and businesses. The launch of the Jabra SPEAK 410 represents yet anot

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Inspan Infotech has launched India's first Wireless Touch Pad Tablet - MousePen M508W from Genius. Genius Touch pad tablet - MousePen M508W comes with 2.4GHz 5"x 8" working area tablet provided with unique touch pad and offers a simpler, more natural way to control your working through the zoom in/zoom out and brush control function. The 4000 LPI high resolution and 1024 level pressure sensitivity pen meet your most professional graphic demands. MousePen M508W also comes along with four express keys for instant access to desktop, Flip 3D, Page Up and Down, this helps increase your working efficiency, by the press of the buttons, instant access to use the eraser, undo function and open a new layer or chose the brush type. This tablet is great for both Windows and Mac users to write, draw, sketch and sign emails through the bounded software. A special pen clip design for easy storage which makes it easier to carry the tablet any

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Reliance and Facebook have launched a new Facebook mobile app exclusively available for Reliance subscribers in India for a 3 month period. The new Facebook app for Java-powered feature phones will be made available for most of the popular handset models in India. Reliance customers who are also Facebook users can now stay connected on their mobile phones without having to upgrade to a smartphone. Reliance will be the first and only operator in India to offer this app. Reliance is providing a special promotional offer where all users can enjoy this app free for three months without incurring any data charges. The Facebook app provides a 'smartphone like' experience on feature phones. It brings most of the popular features and user experience already deployed on Facebook mobile app for smartphones to, and is optimized for speed and performance on the Reliance Communications network. The new Facebook app is optimized to use as little

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Taiwan-based Foxconn is likely to establish a production line specifically for making Apple products in Jundiai City, Sao Paulo State, southeastern Brazil, China-based tech.sina.com cited Brazil-based news website Bom Dia Sao Paulo. While Apple did not respond to the report, Foxconn did not deny their consideration of establishing a third production line in Jundiai where Foxconn has set up two production lines specifically for Apple and Sony products, the source pointed out. But Foxconn did not indicate whether the line is dedicated for production of Apple products, the source indicated. Since supply of iPad 2 has fallen short of market demand, Foxconn's third production line in Brazil will help ease shortage, the source analyzed. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Amkette has launched ELEMENT, a luxury laptop mouse specially crafted accessory in the Colors-on-the-go range. The ELEMENT has been designed specially for those who are cognizant about luxury and comfort. For style-conscious Netbook and Laptop users, this is where fashion meets superior functionality. Laptop users can now enjoy a portable computing experience which is not only comfortable but classy as well. ELEMENT boasts of a scratch-resistant body with a piano finish. The brushed metallic curvature of the mouse enhances the 'element' of style to functionality. The mouse while travel-friendly and small is packed with numerous features. The 2.4 GHz Wireless Technology gives flawless connectivity and augments range and power of the mouse. The Plug & Forget Nano Receiver can be safely placed under the mouse during travel. The rubberized grip adds comfort to convenience. Not only this, the 1000 DPI high precision sensor makes wor

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Oracle has announced a new world record non-clustered TPC-H 3TB benchmark result, demonstrating the superior scalability of Oracle Database 11g Release 2 running on Oracle's SPARC Enterprise M9000 server. This result sets a new record delivering nearly 2 times more performance than the previous best score, already owned by Oracle. Oracle's SPARC Enterprise M9000 server, part of the SPARC Enterprise Server Family, is Oracle's highest performance enterprise server. "This result demonstrates the outstanding performance and scalability of the SPARC Enterprise M9000 platform," said Juan Loaiza, senior vice president, Systems Technology, Oracle. "Overall, Oracle has delivered a remarkable portfolio of benchmark results showcasing our continued efforts to create an industry standard for performance, scalability and price/performance." Running on a SPARC Enterprise M9000 server, equipped with 64 SPARC64 VII+ 3.0 GHz p

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE SAP AG has announced the availability of its newest release of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) software, providing a single, unified environment for the most comprehensive support for management, monitoring and analysis of enterprise risk and compliance activities. Nearly three years in the making, the new release integrates GRC capabilities into everyday business processes, helping make risk management, regulatory compliance and safe, productive operations a standard and a consistent practice. The new release of GRC solutions from the SAP BusinessObjects portfolio is the next step in SAP's business analytics road map to deliver customer-friendly business software that combines best-in-class analytics with proven SAP business applications. The new release unifies all GRC activities on a standard platform and connects easily to other pieces of the business analytics portfolio for far greater transparency, control and support for cor

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE DIGISOL has launched Skyros, a range of IP Surveillance cameras - starting with two feature-rich IP cameras, namely, DG-SC3630 Pan/Tilt Camera with Power over Ethernet and the DG-SC3610W Wireless Pan/Tilt Camera. The new cameras introduced are high-end network cameras designed for professional surveillance and security applications, providing powerful and versatile security solutions for businesses of any size. "Our new feature-rich DIGISOL IP camera offerings provide premium digital surveillance solutions for small, medium and even large businesses requiring professional, state-of-the-art security monitoring," said Shridhar Kadam, CTO & VP - Product Management, DIGISOL. "No matter what the lighting environment, these cameras provide outstanding picture quality and offer user-friendly features, flexible connectivity and convenient remote monitoring capabilities." The DG-SC3630 and DG-SC3610W feature Remote Pan/Tilt c

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Kingston Technology has announced that "Dream Girls" will be Kingston's brand representative in the APAC region for 2011. Partnering with Kingston, Dorian International Entertainment Corporation presents "Dream Girls," the new girl group in the limelight. The three dream girls are Tia Li, Puff Kuo and Emily Song. Kingston considers Dream Girls the best brand spokesperson for 2011 to show the "Only Kingston Can" corporate spirit. A series of "Dream Girls" special edition products will be launched in the second quarter of 2011. It is expected to inspire more dream holders to persist in going after their dreams as well as making their dreams come true! Listed by Fortune magazine as "100 Best Companies to Work For" for five consecutive years, Kingston was founded by two dreamers, John Tu and David Sun. They persisted in their beliefs even during hard times which eventually led the enterprise

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Brocade has announced software release version 12.3 for the Brocade ServerIron ADX Series of application delivery switches, which enables these platforms to act as a seamless gateway between existing IPv4 networks and new ones built on IPv6. This gateway functionality provides Brocade customers with a pragmatic path to adopt IPv6 technology and support both IPv4 and IPv6 environments simultaneously, offering them a seamless and non-disruptive migration strategy. IPv6 technology offers a more robust suite of characteristics and dramatically increases the pool of global IP addresses while simplifying network administration, resolving security and mobility issues and improving Quality of Service (QoS). These benefits help Brocade customers take advantage of emerging IT initiatives, such as cloud computing, through high-performance, highly scalable and secure IP networks. "Adoption of new Internet-enabled devices is outpacing the residual c

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Fujitsu has launched the ScanSnap N1800, the first network document scanner of its kind to offer linking features to Cloud services such as Salesforce CRM, Google Docs and Evernote. Combining functionalities with ease of use, users can seamlessly scan and share documents without the need for complicated setup. The ScanSnap N1800 features a wide range of functions, removing the need for different hardware and thereby reducing hardware costs. The one-touch scanning capability allows users to easily digitise their documents and improve access to information within the organization. It also boasts of advanced security features ensuring safe and secure operation among multiple users. "With the growing trend of Internet-based IT networks, the ScanSnap N1800 is designed with network capabilities to meet today's demanding business needs. It can be incorporated into the intranet system of an organization, and with linking features to cloud s

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE EMC India Centre of Excellence (COE) has appointed Debashis Patnaik as the Head of the Human Resources division. Debashis will be taking over from R. Vidyasagar in this role. Debashis will be responsible for overseeing talent acquisition, building a strong foundation in many of the key people management practices that can enable future growth, employee engagement and organizational development of the India COE, with particular reference to developing industry-leading talent within the COE. Commenting on the announcement, Sarv Saravanan, Senior Vice-President & Managing Director, EMC India COE, said, "While data is becoming a highly valuable asset to organizations, the information infrastructure industry continues to grow at an alarming rate and is demanding more and more trained IT professionals. We have a holistic talent management strategy that aligns with EMC's vision of being the undisputed leader in enabling cloud computi

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE NDS has partnered with Huawei to enable the delivery of the latest High-Definition Video On Demand (VOD) digital-TV solutions to Wenzhou Cable (A branch of China Cable Network) subscribers. The integration of NDS MediaHighway set-top software with connected Huawei set-top boxes will enable the delivery and optimization of advanced services such as Video On Demand (VOD) - the ability to watch HD movies and TV series, documentaries, sports and entertainment at any time, Catch-up TV services - providing the capability to catch up on missed programming within one week, and Time Shift TV - enabling subscribers to pause live, rewind up to 2 hours and fast-forward to what is being broadcasted on any live TV channel. The combination of the latest high-definition technology from Huawei and the advanced capabilities of the NDS MediaHighway set-top box software also provide support for advanced and engaging two-way interactive applications such as game