VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Bharti Airtel has bagged the licence to operate 2G and 3G GSM mobile services in Rwanda. The Company plans to invest over $100 million in its operations in Rwanda over the next three years. With this licence, Airtel's mark across the African continent will spread to 17 countries. Rwanda is believed to be the fastest growing telecom markets in Africa. Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman & MD, Bharti Airtel said, "Rwanda is a key telecom market with immense growth potential and will strengthen Bharti Airtel's footprint in East Africa. We are pleased to be part of the vision of the government of Rwanda to take telecommunications forward as a priority. We will work with the government to bring affordable and best in class mobile services that add value to the lives of people of Rwanda and contribute towards bridging the digital divide in the country." For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Atom technologies has been recognized with 'India SME Innovation Awards-2011' for Innovative Payment Solution for SMEs. This award was presented to Dewang Neralla, Director& CEO, atom technologies, during the 17th Foundation Day of the Chamber and the 'India SME Leadership Summit' organised jointly by the Chamber and India International Trade Centre (IITC-INDIA) on August 26, 2011. Neralla said, "Atom's innovative solutions have enabled businesses, especially small merchants and enterprises, to lower costs on distributions and collections by allowing customers to directly pay using their cards or bank accounts and also resulted in higher footfalls for them. With this award, we reinstate our pledge to leverage the power of technology for bringing about social as well a financial inclusion by providing a cost-effective and user-friendly digital platform for making and collecting payments." Chandrakant Salunkhe,...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Genpact has announced plans to increase its investment of dollars and man-hours in training and talent development in the U.S. At the core of this effort is training to build talent in the U.S., Genpact is focused on providing its employees with leadership training, professional skills training, and numerous courses and professional certifications to strengthen domain expertise and provide higher-level services to its hundreds of U.S.-based clients. To help lead this initiative, Genpact has appointed Cindy Baudoin in a new role as training and development leader for the Americas. Genpact is working with community colleges and universities such as Purdue University that are located near its delivery centers. Genpact is also partnering with business schools and non-profit institutes at a number of universities across the country to develop experiential learning programs, conduct business research, and help students be better trained for care...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Norton has released Norton Internet Security and Norton AntiVirus 2012. The company is delivering on this initiative with mobile and cloud-based technology, including new features in the Norton 2012 products and new beta products and services which will be launched in the coming months with plans to support mobile and tablet devices for both Android and iOS platforms. Norton 2012 brings key new features to address the latest threats and powerful protection against one of today's greatest consumer concerns, ensuring online personal information remains confidential. Additionally, Norton brings a combination of reputation, file, behavior and network based protection to provide the most comprehensive security to date. "For the past few years we have witnessed an explosion of devices, platforms and applications for consumers to enjoy. However, with these exciting changes come new digital dangers and an even greater need for consumers to...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE VIA Lab has unveiled the VIA Labs VL811 4-port SuperSpeed Hub Controller. The VL811 is VIA Labs' second-generation USB 3.0 Hub product, and adds support for USB Battery Charging Spec. 1.2. Beyond transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, the VL811 features improved performance for new and existing devices with host controllers, and adds rapid-charging capabilities. "VIA Labs VL811 builds on the success of the VL810, the world's first 4-port USB 3.0 Hub controller. It adds exciting new features, such as the rapid charging function and improved performance," said Terrance Shih, Project Manager, VIA Labs, Inc USB 3.0 Hubs. The VIA Labs VL811 hub controller adds a feature called "Charging Downstream Port," CDP, as defined in the USB Battery Charging Specification. When a BCS-compatible device is attached, the device can charge over 3x faster than conventional hubs or hosts. CDP allows users to transfer data while simultaneously c...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE HID Global has announced that its Genuine HID Solutions Seminar series has successfully launched across six Indian cities reaching more than 600 integrators and end-users this year. The seminars highlight access control mega trends and unique security challenges in different industries, and provide demonstrations of the company's broad physical access, logical access and secure issuance solutions. "Heightened security awareness and stricter regulatory compliance have prompted Indian enterprises to review their existing access control systems. Genuine HID Solutions Seminars serve as an ideal platform for consultants, integrators and end-users to obtain information on the latest security trends and technologies in the market, as well as the industry's best practices. The engagement also enables us to gain insight into the voice of the customer and helps us develop solutions that meet specific industry requirements," said Ranji...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Reliance Communications has announced a Triple Dhamaka festival offer for Reliance 3G customers so they can enjoy triple data download benefit at the cost of one single plan. This offer will empower customers to watch/listen live aartis, darshans, connect with friends and family three times more than the present data plan. This limited period festive offer is available to both prepaid and postpaid customers in all the 333 towns of the 13 3G circles of Reliance Communications. Customers can subscribe to this offer either through R World, retail outlet or through a simple sms. Khurshed Ahmed, Hub Head, Delhi & NCR, Reliance Communications said, "To let people enjoy the festive season we have decided to spread the good cheer by offering the Triple Dhamaka to our valued customers. Equipped with the best 3G network in India, our customers can now enjoy superior 3G service and uninterrupted data service to download and upload, play games, ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has announced that Hans Vestberg, President and CEO, Ericsson will deliver a keynote address at the 2012 International CES. Owned and produced by CEA, the 2012 International CES, will be held January 10-13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. "Ericsson is a global leader in mobile broadband and communications technologies and services and we are thrilled to welcome Hans Vestberg to the CES keynote stage. Ericsson has grown into a market leader with its equipment powering broadband networks for more than 1,000 service providers in 180 countries. With more than forty percent of the world's mobile traffic passing through Ericsson's equipment, this dynamic company will share its vision of our mobile broadband future," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. Vestberg's keynote is slated for 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in The Venetian. The Las Vegas Hilton Theater and The Venetian will ser...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE XAGE has introduced its Full Touch Dual sim PDA mobile handset MT 711 featuring 3.2" touch screen, 3-D Menu Display, High Definition MP4 Movie Player / RMVB Video Player and a MP3 Audio Player. The other features include Analog TV, FM radio, 3.2 mega pixel camera with video recording. Connecting with friends gets more convenient with WAP/GPRS letting one to connect with his friends on yahoo messenger, twitter, facebook, msn etc. The Full Touch Dual Sim PDA mobile handset MT 711 is available at the nearest mobile store priced at Rs. 5799/- For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Tavant Technologies has planned to step up talent search to boost the company's aggressive growth plans. Tavant has added 8 new marquee names to its customers list this year alone. Tavant is planning to hire about 200 employees till end of 2011 from across the country. To fulfill this expansion plan, the company is holding recruitment drives in different cities, such as Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Pune, and Trivandrum between August and December 2011. Tina Vas, Global Head, HR, Tavant said, "As the company diversifies into newer domains and acquires more customers, it becomes imperative for us to be equipped with an exceptionally talented and passionate workforce. We have always remained a people-focused company and while scouting for talent, focus as much on exceptional talent as on alignment of individual and organizational values, to ensure a good cultural fit." For Mor...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Plantronics Inc. has launched its two Bluetooth headsets, the Plantronics Savor M1100 and the Plantronics M20. The Plantronics Savor M1100 features three microphones with AudioIQ. Plantronics Savor also includes Wind Smart technology to reduce wind noise when taking and its premium speaker and automatic volume adjustments. The Plantronics Savor M1100 also boasts of a compact and lightweight design, featuring a stylish boom that ensures a subtle profile, while maximizes audio performance by allowing for optimal mic placement. Plantronics M20 is a slim, lightweight Bluetooth headset with on-demand multipoint technology for first time buyers to experience wireless communication. The M20 boasts of an extensive talk and standby time which enhances the battery life and allows more talking. It also has a dedicated power switch which can be utilized between calls to avoid frequent recharging. It pairs the headset to two or more Bluetooth devices and ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Alibaba Cloud Computing has unveiled that it is to release an English version of its mobile operating system this month. AlibabaWang Jian, Alibaba Group's Chief Architect & President, Alibaba Cloud Computing said, "Eventually all our services will be delivered on mobile. People will spend less time in front of their computer screens and more time in front of their smartphones. English mobile OS would be available via upgrade." For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Hewlett-Packard's Imaging and Printing Group has unveiled a slew of products and services to cater the need of home users and small-to-medium business segments. HP has rolled the laser-jet printer - HP TopShot LaserJet Pro M275, targeting the micro and small businesses. Its India launch is to take place early next year. Three new laser-jet printers - HP LaserJet Pro 100 Colour MFP M175nw is priced at $349; HP LaserJet Enterprise 600 M601, M602 and M603 printer series is priced at $699, $899, $1399, respectively; and HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 colour M551 series were also introduced and will be available from November. ScanJet Enterprise 8500fn1 Document Capture Workstation is priced at $3,199 has also been launched for workgroups with high-volume scanning needs. This will also made available in the market in November. HP Officejet Pro8600 Plus e-All-in-One and HP Officejet Pro 8100 ePrinter is priced at $299 and $149, respectively. Vyomes...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Reliance Communications has taken a Rs. 1,400-crore contract from HDFC Bank for building and managing a data centre. HDFC Bank is to be the anchor customer for RCom's new 3.5 lakh sq ft data centre facility in New Bombay which is to be operational within the next 12 months. Punit Garg, President & CEO, "RCom's global enterprise business has termed this 15-year data centre outsourcing deal as 'the largest in the Asia-Pacific region till date." For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Microsoft has signed in a patent licensed agreement with Acer to cover tablet computers and smartphones powered by Google's Android platform. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Microsoft Deputy General Counsel Horacio Gutierrez said, "We are pleased that Acer is taking advantage of our industry-wide licensing program established to help companies address Android's IP issues. This agreement is an example of how industry leaders can reach commercially reasonable arrangements that address intellectual property." For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Google has acquired Zagat, a restaurant review firm. The company has not disclosed the financial details of the transaction. Google said, "I'm incredibly excited to collaborate with Zagat to bring the power of Google search and Google Maps to their products and users and to bring their innovation, trusted reputation and wealth of experience to our users." Zagat shared, "By combining their content, resources and platforms, this dynamic duo plans to optimise the potential of the Zagat brand while offering new ways for consumers to express their opinions and make informed decisions." "Moving forward, Zagat will be a cornerstone of our local offering - delighting people with their impressive array of reviews, ratings and insights, while enabling people everywhere to find extraordinary experiences around the corner and around the world," Market sources claimed. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Ricoh India looks upon the small and medium enterprises (SME) in the country to spread its IT product portfolio. The company is targeting to gross nearly a quarter of its revenues from IT-related products in the three years. The company is said to be increasing the number of channel partners to 400 from the current 300 by the end of this fiscal and to 800 by the end of March 2014. Tetsuya Takano, MD & CEO, Ricoh India said, "We are looking at new verticals and will acquire strategic small and medium business units having staff strength of 500 to 1,000 people. In May this year, Ricoh acquired Noida-based SME, Momentum Infocare to enter into the IT products vertical." For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE GETIT has rolled out an Onam site to make shopping easy and convenient for its user base in Kerala. GETIT's Onam website, http://onam.getit.in/, is a 360 degrees resource bank on Onam. The same information is also available through GETIT's voice service. The website is able to search for the deals and promotional offers for Onam available across the State. The site contains information on Onam origins, dances, various rituals, parades and recipes associated with the festival. The site also encompasses details regarding the traditional ways to celebrate Onam and the specific prayers on ten days of Onam in addition to all the local search information. GETIT's mascot 'Findy' will also be celebrating Onam during GETIT's special 'Onam Week' on its Facebook page. Sidharth Gupta, CEO, GETIT Infoservices Pvt. Ltd. said, "Earlier this year, we launched our digital services in Kerala and promised to bring new and re...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Possible Worldwide has unveiled its new Eyeqube Studios website. The website that was redesigned by Possible Worldwide showcases the visual effects capabilities of Eyeqube. The website is said to offer rich media options for VFX and animation shorts with smart intuitive layout and controls. Charles Darby, Founder and Creative Director, Eyeqube said, "I wanted the website to accurately reflect our company and its creativity. It is a sophisticated site that is both minimalist and practical. The judicious use of colour and allowing our images to take centre stage was really important. We're very happy with the results." "The website will be accessible in an enhanced Tablet PC version shortly. Eyeqube caters to a global clientele making it necessary to have the website available for tablet users. The Tablet PC acceptance and growth has been phenomenal. We utilize our experience with Tablet devices to offer all visitors to the w...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE DIGISOL has introduced its 2 Port Mini KVM Switches DG-KP1002 and DG-KU1002 under its BRETON- KVM switching Solutions series. DIGISOL DG-KP1002 and DG-KU1002 allows control of up to two computers from a single set of keyboard, monitor and mouse. It also allows the users to use a single set of external speaker and mic for connecting up to two computers. Thus, this device reduces the number of devices on the desktop and the clutter caused by the cables connecting these devices. "DIGISOL traditionally comes up with innovative products, this time we have launched DG-KP1002 which is 2 Port Mini PS/2 KVM Switch with audio support and DG- KU1002 which is 2 port Mini USB KVM Switch with audio support. We are very confident that these two products would be a great hit in the market just like any other DIGISOL product. Our company's policy is to provide Technological and Innovative products for our channel partners and customers, which enables...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE TripAdvisor has announced the results of its Health on Holiday survey conducted amongst over 3000 Indian travellers. This Health on Holiday survey reveals Indians to be showing early signs of becoming healthy holidaymakers. Whopping 91% travellers put their diet between moderate and very healthy & 80% said they sleep adequately on holiday. However, purchasing health insurance does not seem to have caught on as an essential part of travel planning except when travelling outside the country, with 56% respondents claiming they get insurance only for international travel. In line with being considered the more cautious gender, 66% women said they opt for insurance during overseas travel compared to 50% men. Also more women were cautious than men about carrying safe drinking water while travelling and avoiding use of ice in beverages. Nikhil Ganju, Country Manager, TripAdvisor India said, "Our survey has shown some interesting trends abo...