VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE NetCracker Technology has entered an agreement with Subex Ltd. to acquire its activation and provisioning business in an asset sale. NetCracker is to acquire Subex's NetProvision, NetOptimizer, and Vector products, and the associated business. NetProvision and NetOptimizer represent what was previously the Syndesis business covering the provisioning and activation domains. These assets are complementary to NetCracker's Telecom Operations and Management Solutions suite, and will further strengthen NetCracker's Order-to-Activate capabilities. The scalability and high availability of the platform, combined with the diversity of network elements supported, underscore Subex's strong track record of innovation and successful delivery. This acquisition pairs NetCracker's breadth of offerings at the customer and service layer with strong network activation capabilities. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Trojan Battery Company and Palladium Energy have joined hands to develop clean energy battery solutions for a broad range of industries. The companies are believed to explore the development of lithium-based battery packs for use in Trojan's key market segments, which include renewable energy, golf, transportation, floor machine, aerial work platform, marine and recreational vehicles. This partnership enables Trojan to thrive its portfolio of battery offerings to meet evolving customer demands for applications requiring lithium-based technology. The combination of Palladium's expertise in cell technology, design engineering and testing with Trojan's more than 85 years of lead-acid battery engineering capabilities enhances collaborative efforts to develop lithium-based battery packs under the Trojan brand. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Google has introduced Google Wallet, an application that enables users to make payments through their phone. Google shared that the application is to be initially be available only on the Nexus S 4G phone, with Sprint. Google Wallet is believed to allow users to pay with their Citi MasterCard credit card and the Google Prepaid Card, which can be funded with any of the existing plastic credit cards. Osama Bedier, VP, Payments, Google said in the company's official blog, "We have been testing it extensively, and today we are releasing the first version of the 'app' to Sprint. That means we are beginning to roll out Google Wallet to all Sprint Nexus S 4G phones through an over-the-air update - just look for the 'Wallet' app. Our goal is to make it possible for you to add all of your payment cards to Google Wallet, so you can say goodbye to even the biggest traditional wallets." If Google Wallet is set up before the...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Kobian has launched Xplore mCAB cabinet series from Mercury. The chassis supports current motherboards available in the market. The mCAB series is powered with Mercury SMPS. The cabinets measure 335mm x 175mm x 345mm (H x W x D) respectively, excluding front panel. With a SECC metal structure, it offers 2 x 5.25" external, 1 x 3.5" external and 4 x 3.5" hidden drive bays. Mercury mCAB are powered with 4 expansion slots and front USB and audio ports and comes in red, black and silver colours. This series is named after the planets of universe Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Pluto and Zeus. "Cabinet market has been flooded with innumerable brands, but we are glad that channel partners do understand the importance of a steady and quality chassis and power supply. Mercury cabinets have been awarded and rewarded over the years as the preferred brand for casings and we work towards ensuring that we can maintain the quali...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE SICT Mobiles has introduced new dual-SIM iV 128 handset. The portfolio of the iV128 begins with 2-inch QCIF display, Dual-SIM and Dual Standby. This phone features Mobile tracking function, Blacklist, Auto call record, Bluetooth, wireless FM, 8GB memory card support and 1.3-mega pixel camera quality. Moreover, this handset comes with dual languages Hindi and English written on the key pad and also supports two chargers. Anil Kaushik, CEO, SICT Mobiles, said, "The developing world demands the best technology. This new handset is designed with the best technology suiting the masses. iVK has brought the high-end SICT phones in the market with updated applications and technology at a low price." The iV 128 device is available at all the leading SICT Mobile outlets and other mobile retail outlets for a maximum retail price of Rs.1,325/ along with a data cable . For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE SanDisk has unveiled new retail products and introduced a new preservation solutions category. "Our flash storage solutions help consumers capture more photos, load their mobile apps faster, share exciting moments with friends and preserve their memories for generations to come," said Manisha Sood, Country Manager & Director, India and SAARC SanDisk Corporation. SanDisk introduced a new product SanDisk Memory Vault to preserve images in their original quality for up to 100 years. The SanDisk Memory Vault comes in 8 gigabyte (3GB) and 16GB capacities carrying MSRPs of Rs.3,499/- to Rs.5,499/-. In the product lineup, SanDisk also created 64GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC UHS-I Card which features up to 95MB/sec read speeds. SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC and SDXC UHS-I cards come in 8GB to 64GB capacities with MSRPs at Rs.2,199/- to Rs.16,299/-.moreover, SanDisk's new 64GB SanDisk Mobile Ultra microSDXC Card is the UHS-based card featu...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE ASUS has launched the new HD 6770 DirectCU Silent Graphics Cards. The DirectX 11-compatible ASUS HD 6770 DirectCU Silent features 800 stream processors and 40 texture units. Its quiet 0dB passive cooling runs 16% cooler than conventional passive cards, presenting unmitigated multimedia and gaming performance. The heatsink on the HD 6770 DirectCU Silent offers up to 95% larger surface area than its respective reference design for faster heat dissipation. ASUS Super Alloy Power components offer a 15% performance boost and 2.5 longer product lifespan. The HD 6770 DirectCU Silent ships with 1GB of GDDR5 video memory to handle HD gaming in high detail and with most effects turned on. Therefore ASUS HD 6770 DirectCU Silent is priced at Rs.9,750/- (excluding taxes) and backed with 3 years warranty. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE ComGuard has extended its distribution partnership with Kaspersky. Following the successful business relationship between ComGuard and Kaspersky in the Middle East region, ComGuard is to now distribute the entire range of Kaspersky products in India. "We are happy to expand our relations with Kaspersky beyond Middle East region. We are sure that we will be able to further consolidate our relations with Kaspersky and write a similar success story in India too," said Ajay Singh Chauhan, CEO, ComGuard. ComGuard is to distribute the complete suite of Kaspersky products in India including Kaspersky PURE, Internet Security, Anti-Virus, Mobile Security, Small Office Security, Open Space Security among others. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE According to a recent report by Brazil-based UOL, Aolizio Mercadante, Minister of Science & Technology, Brazil, A Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) plant in Brazil is ready to start producing Apple's iPads with shipments to begin in December. The plant reportedly is a joint venture between Foxconn and the government of Brazil, with Foxconn contributing a capital of US$12 million. Industry watchers in Taiwan originally expected the plant to kick off commercial operations in the first quarter of 2012. According to industry buzz, As Apple is expected to launch its new generation iPad in early 2012, the Foxconn plant in Brazil is likely to begin production with iPad 3. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Axis Communications has rolled out two fixed network cameras, AXIS Q1604 and AXIS Q1604-E. These cameras offer solutions for surveillance in highly variable lighting conditions, for instance when light comes through a glass window or entrance creating both dark and bright zones. In these demanding scenarios, AXIS Q1604/-E Network Cameras allow the user to easily and clearly identify both people and objects. "Adapted for wide dynamic range scenarios, Axis' exceptional 'dynamic capture' capability allows these cameras to handle blinding light and to provide superb images in difficult lighting conditions. AXIS Q1604/-E Network Cameras provide clear images even under backlight conditions where intensity of illumination can vary greatly," said Erik Frännlid, Director, Product Management, Axis Communications. The indoor AXIS Q1604 and the outdoor-ready AXIS Q1604-E deliver scan image quality at 1MP / HDTV 720p resolution and m...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Trend Micro has announced new software versions for its enterprise data protection software portfolio to help organizations of all sizes keep up with fast-evolving inbound and outbound data security risks. Trend Micro also announced updates for other enterprise data protection products including Trend Micro Email Encryption 5.6 which now supports Microsoft Outlook 2010 and Instant Messaging Security 1.5 which added support for Microsoft Lync earlier this year. ScanMail for Microsoft Exchange (SMEX) 10.2 is the mail-server-based security product with a web reputation service to block email containing URLs in addition to scanning for content and viruses. Compared to Microsoft Forefront Protection for Exchange, Trend Micro ScanMail for Exchange blocks URLs, uses 10x less memory with its SmartScan technology, scans 57 percent faster, and is easier to use. "2011 has been the year of phishing attacks, as proven by the high-profile entry point...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE MAXX Mobiles has announced its plan to strengthen its international presence by expanding its operations in Bangladesh. As part of this effort, MAXX will initially launch 12 new handsets aimed at consumers across all segments, with a special focus on youth. MyOne Technology Limited has been appointed a national distributor for the Bangladesh market to manage the marketing and sales of MAXX Mobiles' handsets. Shajahan Khan, Minister of Transport, was present at the launch function of MAXX Mobiles. Ajjay Agarwal, Chairman & MD, MAXX Group said, "The market in Bangladesh is as dynamic as the market in India with a clear demand for good quality contemporary handsets at reasonable prices. Our 'value for money' proposition is, hence, the absolute right fit for consumers in Bangladesh. Keeping the local essence in mind, we have customized handsets with Bangla language and keypads. We intend to design more phones in the near fu...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE NVIDIA has expanded GeForce LAN to India, to be held on the 14th of October 2011 in the city of Mumbai. Participants will vie for the title of "Ultimate Gamer" and the King of Bollywood, Shahrukh Khan, will be present to crown the winner and award prizes worthy of this event. The event will see up to 1000 gamers competing against each other in a virtual combat zone. There will be various games and tracks, including a special track dedicated to female gamers. Registration for the event has opened. The tournament will be configured as a LAN party where gamers can play on custom NVIDIA PCs outfitted with GeForce GTX graphics processors Vishal Dhupar, MD Asia South, NVIDIA, said, "Gaming is in NVIDIA's soul. Our cutting edge technologies allow enthusiasts to play games with eye-popping graphics and the latest effects for an immersive adrenaline rush like nothing else. Now, with GeForce LAN India, we're bringing together t...