VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Reliance Communications has appointed Gurdeep Singh as President & CEO of its Wireless Business. Gurdeep will be responsible for leading Reliance Communications Wireless Business to achieve higher revenues and profitability. Additionally, Gurdeep Singh will also be a member of the Reliance Management Board (RMB). Gurdeep Singh said, "I am delighted to be a part of the Reliance Group and look forward to an exciting journey in taking Reliance Communications Wireless Business to greater heights". For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Verbatim Marketing India Pvt. Ltd., a group company of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group, has introduced Freecom Mobile Drive Sq, a stylish mobile hard drive, for Indian consumers that can be plugged in all those television sets which have a supporting USB port. With its unique appearance and state-of-the-art technology, Freecom Mobile Drive Sq is said to strike a perfect balance between elegant design and practicality. Mobile Drive Sq can also be connected directly to a TV set for USB recording and playback, enabling users to store and watch their favourite shows quickly and easily.    The Mobile Drive Sq boasts the latest USB 3.0 interface, ensuring ultra-fast transfer speeds compared to standard USB 2.0. At the same time, the drive is fully downwards compatible with older USB 2.0 ports. It contains 2.5" SATA hard drive type, which produces low noise. Mobile Drive Sq is available in slimline version with a thickness of 10.5

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Corsair has announced major upgrades to the GS Series line of high-performance power supply units (PSUs). A new improved design boosts energy efficiency, enabling the new GS Series PSUs to achieve 80 PLUS Bronze certification while also providing quieter, fan-less operation at low-power loads. The newly enhanced models are available in three wattage models – the GS600, GS700, and GS800. Ruben Mookerjee, Vice-President & General Manager, Components, Corsair, said, "The GS Series line has been popular with PC enthusiasts who demand quiet, good-looking and affordable power supplies they can count on. Now, we are proud to deliver the next evolution in the GS Series PSU line, with higher levels of energy efficiency and a new striking, customizable industrial design." For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Brocade and NEC Corporation of America (NEC) have expanded collaboration to bring to market combined solutions around Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and OpenFlow switching, including network virtualization. Brocade and NEC will jointly market solutions for network virtualization, large-scale data center infrastructure management, traffic engineering and Wide Area Network (WAN) flow management, with an open standards-based approach. Brocade and NEC will market these high-value solutions built around Brocade's OpenFlow-enabled products and NEC's award-winning Programmable Flow Controller. As part of the collaboration, Brocade and NEC are committing to ongoing certification, interoperability and solution validation testing. Brocade and NEC are collaborating on technology and implementation alignment, including OpenFlow standards, tunnel technology and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to help ensure ongoing innovati

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Mahindra Satyam has set up an exclusive delivery centre for Aerospace and Defense in Toulouse, France. This is a part of the company's larger strategy of expanding the European footprint with a focus to strengthen relationships with regional Aerospace and Defense businesses. The centre is Mahindra Satyam's second such investment after setting up its first dedicated Aerospace centre in Hamburg, Germany in 2008. The new centre is expected to ramp up operations and create opportunities for local talent in the Engineering, Information Technology and Communications domains. C. P. Gurnani, CEO, Mahindra Satyam, said, "We are excited to have reached another milestone in Europe. France is an important market for us and we are committed to investing on multiple fronts and enhancing the value delivered to our customers. The large talent pool coupled with excellent infrastructure in the region offers an environment conducive to d

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Indian Railways has selected Nokia Siemens Networks as its partner for equipping the Kolkata metro line with Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R) infrastructure. This is said to further improve the safety and reliability of the Kolkata metro line while lowering operational costs for Indian Railways.  As part of its GSM-R deployments, Nokia Siemens Networks is providing its Flexi Base Stations and Flexi Base Station Controllers that offer vastly improved capacity. The company is supplying all operational components including switching centres, Intelligent Network (IN) platforms, service and management platforms, controller data transmission elements and mobile handsets for drivers. In addition, Nokia Siemens Networks is providing its In-Building Solution to enhance indoor coverage for the Kolkata metro project. The scope covers care services that include spare part management, software maintenance, third-party s

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), in association with Albion Infotel, has organized a national Seminar on Information Security - Cloud Computing: Implications for MSMEs. The seminar provided a platform to reflect on the importance of remote storage of information through cloud computing and the growing threat to information security – a major area of concern for most subscribers of cloud computing. Shri Kapil Sibal, Hon’ble Minister of Communications and IT, Government of India; Sanjeev Gupta, President & Managing Director, Albion Infotel Pvt. Ltd; and Sandip Somany, President PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, were present at the day-long seminar and discussed pertinent issues relating to Data, Information and Cyber Security. The focus of the seminar was on leveraging IT at its best without compromising the security of remotely stored data.  Shri Kapil Sibal said, “With over 2,50,000 gram panchayats bei

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Sony India has expanded its range of interchangeable lens camera, by launching 77. The newly-launched camera comes with a new A-mount model. Built on an advanced version of Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology, the 77 features an entirely redeveloped 19-point autofocus system (AF) with 11 cross sensors and full-time continuous AF that delivers blazing speed.  Working in tandem with Sony's Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor and newly developed BIONZ image processor, the Translucent Mirror Technology allows users to take sharp, ultra-low noise photos at 12fps. The 77 also has a broad sensitivity range of ISO 100 - 16,000 and shutter speeds up to 1/8000.  Sony has given the 77 the world's first XGA OLED Tru-Finder. The unprecedented 2,359k dots (XGA) resolution and 100% field of view give users sharp, bright images without cutting off the edges of the picture. Moreover, 77 also feature fully articulated. For More Details S

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Reliance Communications has announced a set of initiatives to make 3G data usage affordable for all usage segments. The new Netconnect 3G data plans now available across all 13 Reliance 3G circles, including metros, offer 1GB 3G data for Rs.250 per month and 2GB of 3G data for Rs.450 per month.  With this plan, if the customer uses 2.5GB, the customer gets billed for Rs.250 as rental and Rs.300 extra usage (at Re. 0.2/MB for 1.5GB) – a total bill of Rs.550. On a 1GB plan from any other operator, this customer would have been billed for Rs.250 as rental and Rs.4,500 for extra usage (at Rs.3/MB for 1.5GB) - a total bill of Rs.4,750. My best plan will save the customer Rs.4,200 per month on just 2.5GB usage and saving will be much higher with higher usage.  Sanjay Behl, Group Head - Brand & Marketing, Reliance Communications Limited, said, "We would like our customers to enjoy our superior Reliance 3G network with the bes

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Kaspersky Lab has entered into collaboration with ITU (the International Telecommunication Union), to co-develop key components of the ITU Telecom World 2012 debate agenda. Kaspersky Lab with ITU and the International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT), will contribute to the agenda for high-level discussions on cybersecurity at the event's leadership summit. Kaspersky Lab CEO Eugene Kaspersky will deliver a keynote speech at the event outlining the magnitude and global nature of cyberthreats. Hamadoun Toure, Secretary-General, ITU, said, "Cybersecurity is a major challenge that we have to tackle at the global level. ITU is delighted to be able to draw on the knowledge and experience of Kaspersky Lab to deliver sessions on cybersecurity at Telecom World 2012 next October that will put the spotlight on the critical, wide-ranging and truly global nature of the security issues we face - and how we can

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   At EMC World 2012, EMC has announced significant progress with its global partner ecosystem, validating 45 partner-generated "EMC Certified Solutions" in the first year. The certification is for tested, proven solutions that extend the functionality of products from the Information Intelligence Group (IIG) division of EMC. The Certified Solution programme demonstrates a shared commitment for EMC and its partners to deliver solutions that drive direct business value for customers. These partner solutions are validated by EMC Proven Professional Certified Architects as well as an independent third-party organization for functional completeness, performance and scalability, security and interoperability. Certified status instills high standards of customer confidence in the solution architecture and foundation. Chris McLaughlin, Vice-President, Channels and Alliances, EMC's Information Intelligence Group, said, "

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Sony Mobile Communications has released its next-in-line Xperia NXT smartphones - Xperia U and P, and the Xperia Sola, in India. Initially unveiled at the Xperia S launch in the city last month, the three new devices will be made available to consumers in the month of May. While the Xperia U and Xperia Sola are already retailing and Xperia P will be available in the last week of this month. P. Balaji, Managing Director, Sony Mobile Communications India, said, "After the Xperia S, these three new smartphones will appeal to the Indian consumers. Each Xperia Smartphone comes with a distinct user experience and set of features available at different price points, so that the consumers have more to choose from." Powered by xLoud's 3D surround sound, and 5MP camera, and HD video, the Xperia U is for those who are glued to the internet on their smartphones. The Xperia Sola is also NFC-ready. And with dual core 1 GHz proc

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Bharti and Qualcomm have announced that they have signed an agreement for Bharti to acquire an interest in Qualcomm Asia Pacific's (Qualcomm AP) Indian BWA entities. Under the agreement, Bharti has made an initial investment of approximately US$165 million to acquire 49-per cent interest in Qualcomm AP's India entities that hold BWA licences in Delhi, Mumbai, Haryana and Kerala - partly by way of acquisition of 26-per cent equity interest equally held by Global Holding Corporation Private Limited and Tulip Telecom Limited, and the balance by way of subscription of fresh equity in those entities. The agreement contemplates that once commercial operations are launched, subject to certain terms and conditions, Bharti would assume complete ownership and financial responsibility for the BWA entities by the end of 2014.  Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharti Airtel, said, "We are delighted to partne

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has launched Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 310 expanding its popular GALAXY range. The new seven inch device, available with 3G and WiFi, encompasses Samsung’s vision to offer a range of tablets across different screen sizes to match the varied needs and lifestyles of consumers. “Tablets are increasingly finding adoption amongst consumers because of their richer more converged experience. Users are able to surf the internet, enjoy multi-media and manage their work and life while being on the move. The new GALAXY Tab 2 310, with its powerful processor, Android 4.0 and its seven inch screen, make it extremely powerful and convenient device to carry”, said Ranjit Yadav, Country Head, Mobile & IT, Samsung India. Tata DOCOMO is giving a very attractive offer of 3GB data download free to customers over a 3 month period with the Galaxy Tab 2 310. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Microsoft has launched the Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure (India). Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure (India) is supposed to host 10 select early-stage startups onsite for four months and take them through a deep immersion program, focused on helping build businesses that take advantage of the Cloud. Amit Chatterjee, MD, Microsoft India (R&D) Pvt Ltd. said, "The Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure is a particularly exciting program and we are thrilled to launch this initiative in India. Through this unique initiative, Microsoft is partnering with leading industry mentors to provide startups with the much needed support they need to innovate and become successful businesses. We are not only providing them technical and business guidance and mentoring, but also connecting them to prospective VCs and investors. The success of this program will be measured by the success of these startups. Microsoft will have

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Logitech has announced the addition of Logitech Wireless Mouse M187 to its wireless series.  Featuring a pocket-size design and reliable wireless connectivity, the Logitech Wireless Mini Mouse M187 doesn't require any software. One can just plug in the nano receiver and start using their mouse. Subrotah Biswas, Country Manager of Logitech India and South West Asia, said, "Logitech has always believed in providing improved consumer experience that is aimed towards aiding productivity and enabling consumers to enjoy being absorbed in the digital world.  Logitech Wireless Mouse M187 is yet another example of the seamless integration of our world-class product design and technology. It is specifically engineered for people who prefer compact devices, and is designed to help our customers do more in their personal and professional lives - it also advances our industry-leading vision for wireless solutions that deliver performan

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   KINGMAX has launched Elite Series USB 3.0 Flash Drive: ED-07. Featuring by its high speed, ED-07 has great performance of read speed up to 170MB/s and various capacities up to 128GB. Following by ED-01 High Speed USB 3.0 Flash Drive, KINGMAX launched another USB 3.0 Flash Drive: ED-07; By adopting high speed Toggle or ONFI MLC Flash, KINGMAX high-end USB 3.0 flash drive - ED-07 has superior transfer speed: read speed up to 170MB/s and write speed up to 40MB/s. ED-07 USB3.0 Flash drive includes capacity of 16GB/ 32GB/ 64GB and 128GB. The housing of ED-07 is made of aluminum alloy case with anodized coating and it is cap designed with tail-attached function, additionally, the new KINGMAX ED-07 flash drive meets RoHS regulations, CE and FCC. It supports Window 7 and major OS. For More details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Sophos has commented that a man who was in command of the botnet, Bredolab, which controlled some 30 million computers worldwide, has been sentenced to four years jail in Armenia. According to prosecutors, Georg Avanesov was earning £80,000 a month, renting out access to the compromised computers to criminals who wanted to send out spam, spread malware and fake anti-virus attacks, and launch DDoS attacks.  At its peak, it is estimated that Avanesov's botnet was spewing out more than 3 billion infected emails every day. "It is easy to see how such a large network of infected PCs was created, as people clicked on seemingly legitimate attachments and websites, oblivious to the infection that would go on to take control of their PC, and in some cases steal passwords and usernames. To prevent botnets such as this forming, it is critical that website administrators don't let FTP software remember passwords, and that user

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Brocade has outlined its strategy for software-defined networking (SDN), a technology gaining broad support across network operators and enterprises on a global basis. In support of its SDN strategy, Brocade also announced that it has integrated hardware-based OpenFlow support in the Brocade MLX Series of routers and related Brocade NetIron platforms, enabling customers to deploy SDN at wire-speed 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) performance.  In support of this strategy, Brocade is delivering an SDN-ready product family that enables customers to build a network infrastructure that will serve as the foundation for their SDN architecture in the future. These products include the Brocade VDX family of data center switches, Brocade ADX Series application delivery switches, Brocade MLX Series of 100 GbE routers, Brocade NetIron CER Series routers and Brocade NetIron CES Series switches.  “SDN will transform networking infrastructure into

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE    Ericsson will establish a presence in Myanmar in June, with the opening of a small office in Yangon.  In addition, Ericsson will collaborate with human rights stakeholders to assess both the human rights situation and the socioeconomic impact that telecommunications brings.  “With a mobile penetration below two per cent, Myanmar most likely has the least developed telecommunications services in the world. Telecommunications is on top of the agenda in Myanmar in order to attract the much-needed foreign investment. Myanmar needs foreign investment and trade in order to continue the positive progress in its socioeconomic development," said Elaine Weidman Grunewald, Vice-President, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, Ericsson Ericsson supports the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) and The Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) initiative for applying human rights principles and standards within business

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Wipro has launched its first corporate iPhone app - Wipro Buzz.  The app, available free of charge in Apple’s iTunes store, allows users access to white papers, articles by Wipro’s thought leaders, press releases, news and events from its global centers spread across 54 countries.  “Wipro Buzz will not only keep our customers up to date with Wipro’s thought leadership but will also help better integration of our increasingly mobile sales and marketing teams. Today, users demand access to information on the go to do their business better and take quicker informed decisions. Wipro understands this need,” said Suchira Iyer, Chief Marketing Officer, IT Business, Wipro Ltd.  The app is integrated with social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn enabling users to share, promote and distribute the content seamlessly. Moreover, the app has a built-in route mapping feature and a digital pedometer to help runners keep track of t

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has adopted SAP AG’s flagship SAP ERP ECC 6.0 solution. The solution will enable different departments of CIAL to be connected over a unified network and will facilitate smoother information flow and access.    The company needed a solution suite that would integrate the functions of different sections and departments on a single platform and include internationally accepted best practices and features. SAP’s ERP ECC 6.0 solution provides this and much more. The solution will be integrated with CIAL’s existing cargo and duty-free shop system and will boast of the ability to send live dashboard reports to senior management.  CIAL is confident that the project will instill greater transparency and agility in the system and will provide it with far greater operational proficiency. SAP’s partner Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will implement the project and it is expected to go live in 18 mon

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   MonsterIndia.com has launched the Monster mobile application for iPhone smartphones and iPads, to give job-seekers and career-minded professionals the flexibility and convenience they want in searching for jobs and exploring opportunities. The new application can be downloaded through Apple store.  Sanjay Modi, Managing Director, Monster.com (India/ Middle East/ South East Asia), said, "We are excited to introduce our latest addition, Monster iPhone and iPad applications to our suite of Monster Mobile Solutions. Monster Mobile Solutions is a robust offering that caters to job-seekers who are constantly on the move." "Owing to the pervasive nature of the mobile, the Indian smartphone industry is witnessing high-intensity growth, and is expected to comprise 12%-14% of the mobile handset sales in 2012. And given the growing popularity of iPhone and iPads amongst the gadget-savvy youth, the Monster app will provide j

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Foxconn has launched Z75M-S and Z75A-S motherboards. These products support LGA1155 for Intel "Ivy Bridge" and "Sandy Bridge" processors with a single Z75 chipset. They are equipped with the latest M-SATA technology (Z75M only). Besides the application performance, the combination of "DirectX 11" technology and HD Audio 7.1 channel offers end-users with the visual and acoustical experiences. Foxconn Z75 series unleashes the power of motherboards, equipped with 4 USB3.0 ports and two internal SATAIII ports their data transfer rates are several times faster and less power consuming. Foxconn Z75 supports PCIe Gen3.0 which offers nearly double the signalling rate over Gen2. They also support SSD device of M-SATA interface and two channels 2400Mhz DDR3 memory architecture. By supporting Intel "DirectX 11" technology, Foxconn Z75 series motherboards will be able to provide 3D gaming experience

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Stellar Data Recovery has launched its new PDF Repair for Mac, an advance tool that repairs corrupt or damage portable document format (PDF). The software embarks useful features that restore all PDF items, including header, footer, charts, hyperlinks, bookmarks, and comments. "PDF is a very commonly used tool that has completely altered the way people would share their data in online world. Almost tens (if not hundreds) of millions of people across the globe use it for document exchange. There are unforeseen situations when PDF files get corrupt or damage and user is prompted with error messages. Stellar Phoenix PDF repair is a robust utility to repair back your corrupt PDF files," said Sunil Chandna, CEO, Stellar Data Recovery. Stellar Phoenix PDF repair thoroughly scans and repairs corrupt PDF files using powerful algorithms and can even repair back PDF files stored in your CD-ROM or other storage media. Moreover,

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Oracle has strengthened its storage offerings with two new products - Oracle StorageTek Tape Analytics and Sun ZFS Backup Appliance to its already robust storage product portfolio. Oracle's StorageTek Tape Analytics is intelligent monitoring and management software for Oracle's StorageTek tape libraries and Sun ZFS Backup Appliance is an integrated, high- performance backup solution for Oracle engineered systems.  "Oracle has a complete storage portfolio with best-of-breed products for all types of storage needs. Our offerings include everything from extremely fast Flash-based products and SAN storage arrays to high-capacity, low-cost NAS systems; highly scalable tape automation solutions; and integrated database machines. These new additions will further strengthen our portfolio and help us deliver even greater value to both customers and partners," said Amit Malhotra, Director - Storage Sales - Japan & Asia-

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Lenovo has announced two new additions to its desktop lineup in India - IdeaCentre H430 and IdeaCentre H520s.   "Lenovo believes in creating technology which appeals to one and all. Our latest desktops PCs are cost-effective, stylish devices which provide superior multimedia experience and are ideal for the entire family. Both IdeaCentre H430 and H520s are equipped with Chicklet keyboards with Rupee symbols, customized specially for the Indian audience and hence facilitating wider usage of the symbol," said Rajesh Thadani, Director, Consumer Business Segment, Lenovo India.  The Lenovo H430 desktop PC offers a multitude of entertainment features at a very reasonable price. Thanks to the smart performance of the Second-/Third-Generation Intel Core i processor with Turbo Boost, it can handle many popular game titles with ease. It is equally good for web browsing, homework, video playback or editing photo albums, whereas

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Delhi Duty Free Services (DDFS) has deployed Microsoft’s Dynamics NAV solutions. Under this arrangement, Microsoft has provided DDFS with role-tailored Dynamics NAV solutions to customize its complex workflows, facilitate the integration of third-party applications, centrally manage retail solution, while integrating with its existing IT infrastructure. Dynamics NAV also meets statutory compliances related to Indian customs and flawlessly integrates with the surveillance system and payment gateway application to minimize human error.  "We are delighted to have partnered with Microsoft for its ERP solution, Dynamics NAV. The solution seamlessly integrates with our existing IT framework to manage point-of-sales terminals and financial system, leading to transparency and efficient management. The solution also gives a single view of business-critical information, ensures zero downtime, optimize employee efficiency, while maintain

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   GETIT Infoservices (P) Ltd. has announced its association with the 13th edition of the Supply Chain and Logistics Expo 2012. GETIT's services will enable purchase managers to reach out to suppliers via its strong B2B database in various sectors.  The Expo addressed opportunities related to the realm of Supply Chain and Logistics in IT & BPO, Healthcare, Construction, Automobile and Retail Industry. The event presented strategic solutions to the challenges of accelerating financial returns, containing costs, implementing information technology, streamlining supply chain management processes, among others.  Sidharth Gupta, CEO, GETIT Infoservices Pvt. Ltd., said, "GETIT being one of the few players to have the biggest B2B databases in India for sectors like Healthcare, Construction, Automobile and Retail will facilitate beneficial interface between purchase managers and suppliers. We feel honoured to be associated wi