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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE ADATA has announced its presence at an open house event coinciding with the 2012 International Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas. At the occasion, ADATA is said to unveil new and upgraded products, as well as hold live demonstrations to showcase the new additions to the company's lineup. Visitors are expected to have a chance to see the ADATA products, the H710 External hard drive, and XPG DDR3 2400G DRAM modules. Other featured products to be presented include the N005 Pro, which reaches new performance heights for the company's USB 3.0 Flash drive line-up. Also on display will be high-performance Premier Series UHS-I SDXC and microSDHC memory cards. The event will take place from January 10 to 13 at The Venetian Resort - Hospitality Suite, located at 3355 Las Vegas Blvd., South Las Vegas, NV 89109. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE iBall has introduced ClickScan. The scanner is said to allow multiple usages and applications to work around. It scans documents; allows high-quality photos to share and store. The foldable ClickScan can capture any document or even images of 3D object. This device enables the captured document to be printed via any printer. One can project a paper document or a real object to the large screen using PC or laptop and projector. Its video recording function can record the progress of any operation or demo. Its OCR function (Optical Character Recognition) enables conversion of image of text into characters which can be edited. iBall ClickScan has two models available with A3 and A4 size scanning options. This USB powered iBall ClickScan A4 supports max resolution of 2.0 mp, whereas A3 size model supports max resolution of 5.0 mp. Both models support picture formats including JPG, PDF, BMP, GIF, PNG, TIF, TGA, PCX, JP2, JPC, RAS and has OS suppo...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE InfoComm International has announced that it is bringing its Future Trends Summit back to the Amsterdam show in 2012. The Summit will take place on Monday, January 30, 2012, at the Amsterdam RAI. Among the topics to be presented are emerging technologies in high-resolution displays, the future of audio networking, the growing role of standards in the systems integration industry, and the relationship between pro-AV and Cloud Computing. As in 2011, the Summit will be co-located with Integrated Systems Europe and take place the day before the show, with a starting time of 11:00 allowing delegates to fly into Amsterdam on the morning of the event. "Predicting the future is never easy, but our array of experienced, knowledgeable and thought-provoking speakers will ensure that delegates come away from the Future Trends Summit with valuable new insights for their businesses," said Scott Wills, Director, International Education and Member...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE ArrayShield has launched a new version of its flagship IDAS Authentication Platform 2.0, the latest version of its authentication server. IDAS Platform has a RADIUS interface as well as the XML API, IDAS 2.0 allows developers and network professionals to integrate secure, pattern- based two factor authentication into any web-based application or RADIUS-enabled device. The in-built RADIUS interface is said to allow IDAS to be integrated with all leading VPNs from providers like Sonicwall, Fortigate, Cisco, Juniper, Cyberoam, WatchGuard, Check Point, etc. to provide secure remote access to all its users. Any web application either it is in-house developed or open-source can also is said to be seamlessly integrate with IDAS through the easy to configure XML API. The platform is claimed to be highly customizable based on security and business requirements of each enterprise. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Sony has announced the availability of two new ultra-short throw projectors - VPL-SW535 projector (WXGA resolution) and VPL-SX535 projector (XGA resolution), with each delivering 3,000 lumens. "The extremely short projection capability is ideal where space is a constraint. It not only allows presenters to stand in front of the screen, but the new projectors are cost-efficient in terms of energy consumption and installation," said Tsuyoshi Nagata, GM, Presentation Display, Professional Solutions Company (PSAP), Sony Electronics Asia Pacific. Also, in the event the projectors are left powered while not in use, they automatically detect no change of signal input and will dim the lamp as low as about 30 per cent of original brightness to significantly reduce energy consumption. Additionally, the expected lamp and filter maintenance time for each model can reach up to 6,000 hours depending on lamp mode selected and operating environmen...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Linear Technology Corporation has announced the acquisition of Dust Networks Inc. The acquisition of Dust Networks, based in Hayward, CA, is said to enable Linear to offer a complete high performance wireless sensor networking solution. Dust Networks' low power radio and software technology is said to complement Linear's strengths in industrial instrumentation, power management and energy harvesting technology. Dust Networks' proven, low power wireless sensor network technology is supposed to extend Linear's product portfolio into key growth areas in industrial process control, data acquisition and energy harvesting. Dust Networks' ultralow power wireless systems complements Linear's analog and digital sensor interface ICs, and energy harvesting power management products in applications where measurement of physical parameters has traditionally been impractical or impossible. Erik Soule, VP, Signal Conditioning & ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Polaris Financial Technology Ltd. (POLS.BO) has announced that National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) has chosen Polaris' integrated Intellect Lending Solution comprising Loan Management and Accounting modules to be the bank's new Centralized Loan Management and Accounting System (CLMAS). Polaris has claimed to offer NABARD its Intellect Loan Origination, Intellect Loan Management, Intellect GL (Accounting, Budgeting, MIS), Training, Handholding and Helpdesk services to centralise decision making and attain access to centralised accounting across the bank's head office and regional offices. Arun Jain, Chairman & CEO, Polaris Financial Technology said, "Our product and solution approach will mitigate all foreseen challenges, reducing complexities, thus providing a future proof, highly scalable, secure and maintainable implementation for NABARD. With world-class project implementation skills, globall...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Kim Hartlev, Chief Technical Officer at Mobile Messaging Specialist Synchronica has shared his views on what 2012 will hold for the industry. It is believed to be 'gloves off' for mobile operators and device manufacturers in 2012 as they make massive investments to their product portfolios, while digging deeply into their pockets to build marketing initiatives to promote these offerings. Operator-branded messaging services are supposed to become increasingly 'zero-rated' with operators adding extra features as a means of promoting user uptake. Smartphone's is to continue to grow in the developed world, while emerging markets will be further introduced to the next generation of affordable featured phones, jam-packed with apps and solutions relevant to the markets they serve. Taking advantage of the Smartphone revolution, European operators are said to spearhead the roll out of RCS/RCS-e, but North American operators won...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Brigade Enterprise Limited (BEL), 'Brigade Group' has chosen SYSTIMAX Solutions of CommScope for its 230 key room prestigious Sheraton Hotel, world Trade Center, Orion mall projects in an integrated Brigade Gateway enclave at Bangalore. "Our requirements were challenging; we wanted an integrated, high quality solution to serve everything from Guest rooms to the offices of global corporations. From its solution offerings, we knew CommScope would quickly understand our many different application requirements. And, when we selected them as our solution provider, we were confident they had the best solutions in their exceptionally wide range of connectivity products. They have a track record of delivering the right infrastructure for the job without any fuss or delay. The infrastructure we now have across the whole integrated urban neighborhood can support all present and foreseeable connectivity needs. It gives us the bandwidth nec...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Yahoo Inc. has named Scott Thompson as its new Chief Executive Officer. The move comes in almost after the exit of the last CEO. Yahoo has claimed that Scott Thompson will assume the new role on January 9, when interim CEO Tim Morse resumes his prior role as Chief Financial Officer. Morse took over as the CEO post after the departure of last CEO. Prior to this, Thompson was appointed as PayPal's President. Roy Bostock, Chairman, Yahoo said, "Thompson's deep understanding of online businesses combined with his team building and operational capabilities will restore the energy, focus, and momentum necessary to grow the core business and deliver increased value for our shareholders. Thomson's primary focus will be on the core business, and as CEO and director, he will work closely with the board as we continue the strategic review process to identify the best approaches for the Company and its shareholders." For More Detai...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Dion Global Solutions has acquired a controlling stake in Swissrisk Financial Systems. It is believed that terms of the deal were not disclosed. Swissrisk Financial Systems - which is believed to be legally split with wealth management specialist Swissrisk in 2008 - has claimed to provide financial software covering securities issuance, market making, data handling, payments and financial messaging. Dion has claimed that the acquisition is also estimated to enable it to use Swissrisk's workflow and messaging engine, X-Gen to integrate its products both internally and externally with clients' systems. Ralph Horne, global CEO and MD, Dion said, "The combined domain expertise of both companies as well as the highly complementary suite of products greatly enhances our portfolio of solutions. It means that Dion can offer a truly integrated, global suite of products across the financial services industry." For More Details See ww...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Honeywell has announced the availability of the Vuquest 3310g, an area-imaging scanner. The device is said to combine scanning of virtually any bar code, even on mobile phone screens and digital image capture, plus the integration of Adaptus Imaging Technology 6.0. It is also supposed to incorporate reduced illumination that minimizes the annoyance often associated with the illumination used in area-imaging scanners, without sacrificing scan performance. Vuquest 3310g is believed to be quickly and easily installed in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) kiosks or price checking systems. In addition, Honeywell's Remote MasterMind for Scanning software option is also said to allow enterprises to update and manage Vuquest 3310g devices deployed across a network from one centralized location. Powered by Honeywell's TotalFreedom 2.0 development platform, the Vuquest 3310g is expected to allow enterprises to expand the functionality of th...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Datawind has announced that they have received 14 lakh orders for their Aakash Tablet in within just 14 days. They have claimed to grossly underestimate the demand for this 7 inch resistive touchscreen tablet with a measly 366 MHz processor. Within 14 days, 14 lakh orders (1.4 million) have been placed online, which is a lakh orders per day. According to market buzz, Datawind does not have the necessary manufacturing capacity nor the necessary logistics and supply chain to fulfill this demand. Currently, they have one manufacturing plant in Hyderabad. It is believed that to fulfill the 14 lakh orders that have been placed so far, it is said to take 70 days. As per the industry report, The Government of India has also demanded Datawind to be ready with the next lot of 90,000 tablets to be distributed to the educational institutes. It is believed that Datawind is said to open three manufacturing units in India to meet the demand. For More Deta...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Samsung has launched the Samsung Wave Y, based on the bada 2.0 operating System. The feature-packed, Wave Y (S5380) targeted at Gen Y allows them to easily remain connected, be socially active as well as personalize the device as per their requirements. "Consumers today, especially the younger generation, is very expressive, socially active, wants to stay connected and do more while on the move. This device not only meets these needs of Gen Y but allows them to personalize the phone to match their personality and provides them with a richer, more intuitive Smartphone experience. We are very confident that this device will catch the imagination of our young consumers," said Ranjit Yadav, Country Head, Mobile and IT, Samsung India. Wave Y features CHATON (Samsung Messenger) that connects everyone in a single easy chatting service as it supports multiple platforms including Android, iPhone OS, bada OS, BlackBerry OS, etc. It also supp...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Ericsson has announced that its President & CEO Hans Vestberg will deliver a keynote address to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In addition, Ericsson will present the Entertainment Matters programme Entertainment Everywhere, The Reinvention of an Industry at CES, inviting headliners from the entertainment business to discuss changing business models brought on by mobility and broadband. Vestberg will emphasize the opportunities that arise when all consumer devices can communicate, and give examples of business potential in industries beyond telecoms. In addition, new research from Ericsson ConsumerLab offers insights on communication habits of young people between the ages of 13 and 17. At Entertainment Matters, Ericsson has invited speakers from Warner Bros. Television, Sony Music, Pandora and ad Tech. The three sessions aim to spur discussions on how mobility and connectivity are changing the future of entertainment. ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE GIGABYTE Technology has announced that it is a key sponsor for BYOC 2012, the upcoming edition of BYOC. The grand event, scheduled to be held from January 6 to 8, 2012 at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. The GIGABYTE booth at the venue will host a fun mini-tournament, open to both official BYOC participants and visitors, offering its motherboards as prizes. Also on the anvil is an overclocking (OC) demo with GIGABYTE X79-UD3, the same motherboard model that recently broke the Intel X79 world records, by using the new F7 BIOS. A record highest clock speed was achieved on the Intel Core i7 3930K processor, producing new Intel Core i7 3930K processor records for Super Pi and PiFast benchmarks. Visitors will also be treated to a touch-and-feel experience of GIGABYTE's latest motherboards. Sunil Grewal, Sales Head - India, GIGABYTE Technology, said, "GIGABYTE is proud to be associated with this celebrated gaming festival. We feel that the budding...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Akamai Technologies Inc. and Cotendo have announced that the two companies have entered into a definitive agreement for Akamai to acquire Cotendo. Akamai is believed to provide a secure platform over which businesses can engage users across the Web, mobile, cloud, or a mix of public and private network environments, helping to mitigate the challenges of operating in a hyperconnected world. Cotendo is said to offer an integrated suite of Web and mobile acceleration services. The combination of the two companies' technologies and teams is expected to increase the pace of innovation in the areas of cloud and mobile optimization. Under terms of the agreement, Akamai is said to acquire all of the outstanding equity of Cotendo in exchange for a net cash payment of approximately $268 million, after expected purchase price adjustments, plus the assumption of outstanding unvested options to purchase Cotendo common stock. The closing of the transac...