VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Huawei Enterprise has announced its channel-driven partnership with neoteric infomatique ltd. As part of this channel alliance, neoteric is believed to be responsible for promoting and generating demand for the Huawei's Enterprise solution portfolio across technology domains like Enterprise LAN, Enterprise Security, Cloud Computing, Unified Communications, Video Conference & Tele-presence, Video Surveillance, VDI, Data Center Solutions etc and create value for the enterprise segment in India. Gaurav Mohan, VP, Channels & Head of Mumbai Region, Huawei said, "We at Huawei firmly believe that channel partners form the backbone for our success in India. We wholeheartedly welcome neoteric as a distributor for Huawei Enterprise and are confident that with our combined efforts we would be able to target the enterprise segment in a better way.We are focused on verticals like Government, Healthcare, BFSI, Manufacturing and Communicati

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE SnapDeal has rolled out its mobile site which works on every mobile phone that has internet connectivity. The WAP portal is said to offer various payment options including Cash on Delivery. Rishabh Arora, Business Head - Mobile at SnapDeal.com said, "At SnapDeal, we continuously seek ways of enhancing product experience and generating more value for the customers. Goes without saying, it will make SnapDeal available to a much wider audience of mobile subscribers and strengthen our presence." For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Reliance Infrastructure has partnered YOU Broadband & Cable India Limited to introduce WiFi services at all stations along the Express Route. The WiFi service operational since January 13, 2012, is said to be free of charge and will be available across 6 stations along the Express Route including New Delhi Railway Station, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi Aero City, Indira Gandhi International Airport and Dwarka Sector 21 stations as an inaugural offer. Going forward WiFi service is claimed to be available inside the metro rail coaches providing a never before connectivity experience for travellers. EVS Chakravarthy, CEO, YOU Broadband said, "From a strategic point of view, Reliance Metro Airport Express Route WiFi project helps us get ready for future challenges and opportunities. YOU Broadband is confident that this project would be a success, similar on the lines of Mumbai Airport WiFi project." According to a Reliance In

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Research In Motion's Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie have resigned as Co-CEOs and Co-Chairmen, handing the top job with four years at the BlackBerry maker. According to RIM's board, Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis are supposed to turn over operational control of RIM to new CEO Thorsten Heins, the company's former Chief Operating Officer. While Balsillie and Lazaridis are expected to left day-to-day operations altogether, they both still remain on RIMs board and is claimed to be able to exert significant influence through their large ownership stakes. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Wipro Technologies has launched 'Wipro SprintHR', a cloud based technology offering used to deploy Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management. It is available as a SaaS model and is designed to help enable enterprise customers transform their HR processes. Based on Wipro's proven rapid deployment framework for cloud applications, Wipro SprintHR is believed to be a productized service that helps customers configure the functional scope and deploy this solution, with little impact on business continuity. It offers a blend of Fusion Human Capital Management (HCM) modules that include HCM processes such as Talent Management, Benefits Management and Core HR administration. Raja Ukil, VP & Global Head, Oracle and Enterprise Applications, Wipro Technologies said, "Managing talent is critical to any business and there is a need for rapid deployment of powerful solutions that will help customers optimally leverage their human capital

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Canon has appointed Kazutada Kobayashi as the new President and CEO of Canon India. Kazutada Kobayashi will be replacing Kensaku Konishi, who now takes on his new role as the CEO of Canon Singapore, post his tenure as President and CEO at Canon India for 5years. Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Sr. VP, Canon India said, "We are delighted to have Mr. Kobayashi with us as a leader of Canon India. I am sure that being a veteran in the field, he will ensure greater momentum & growth for Canon in India. His global experience will further accelerate the knowledge and learning of the leadership team to help in moving up the ladder in our market leadership. The entire 1000 member team is excited to interact with him and learn from him. We are also delighted that he is moving his family to India too." Kobayashi said, "India holds tremendous potential and is one of the fastest growing economies of the world. These are exciting times not only for

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Jabra has launched its SPORT Bluetooth stereo headset that is said to allow one to listen to music while some talk on the phone. One can simply stream music and calls via Bluetooth (3.0) to it. Jabra SPORT features Advanced Multiuse i.e. it connects to two Bluetooth devices at the same time. Ann Goh, Regional Sales Manager, GN Netcom, responsible for mobile products business in South East Asia, said, "With the Jabra SPORT you get exceptional music and call sound quality. It has A2DP, AM3D Power Bass audio enhancement and a wind-shielded microphone. It also has a built-in FM radio so you can tune in to your favourite station while you work out." The Jabra SPORT is said to be equipped with a choice of three different Eargels and a flexible behind-the-ear fit. Users are believed to be in complete control as they can pause their Endomondo workout, again at the press of a button. Jabra SPORT has 4.5hours of talk time (3 hours of music t

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Logica has launched 'Logica Q-NG'- a comprehensive solution to ease the complexities that banks deal with multiple and disparate systems. It is based on Logica HUT model of payments that is capable of processing tens of millions of transactions per hour. Logica Q-NG enables the processing of every payment type, both current and future, using the most optimal routing and processing methodology. Because of its hub based framework, minimal effort is said to be required in setting up new payment types which can then be easily integrated into the system. GBS Bindra, Global Director - Innovation & Managing Director - Logica India said, "The payment ecosystem is evolving rapidly and banks need robust systems in place that can deal with growing volume and complexities. Logica Q-NG is such an innovation that not only addresses the complexities of Indian Payment landscape but also possesses capability of responding faster to client dem

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE HANSA has launched the USA IT Outsourcing Market Pulse TM, a study to gauge market perceptions of Indian IT companies. The study with a wide sample of 1,200 respondents is said to provide IT companies with the key insights needed to adapt and prosper in a changing marketplace. This survey will be conducted by experienced US-based researchers with in-depth knowledge of the IT industry. Anuradha Roy Chowdhury, Sr. VP, HANSA Research, said, "We believe that findings from this study are going to be of tremendous value to IT companies outsourcing to the US. While this study offers a broad understanding of the IT decision maker universe, it also caters to companies operating in specific verticals or horizontals. For such organizations, we offer customized options that zero in on specific sectors and offer an in-depth understanding of decision makers within that sector." US market shifts suggest that IT outsource providers need to be clos

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Iomega Corporation has announced the new Iomega StorCenter ix2 Network Storage, an advanced two-bay desktop network storage device available in multiple configurations and designed specifically for content sharing and data protection as well as cloud computing and video surveillance applications at small businesses, work groups, remote offices and distributed enterprises. Based on enterprise-class EMC storage technology, the new Iomega StorCenter ix2 is said to provide up to 6TB of network storage for small and medium-sized business networks and distributed or remote locations utilizing PC, Mac and Linux computers. The new StorCenter ix2 encompasses many advanced business capabilities usually not available to smaller organizations, including out-of-the-box video surveillance capabilities for up to five IP camera installations. Users can also utilize their choice of cloud backup capability with Mozy, Amazon S3 and EMC Atmos- enabled cloud bac

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Plustek has enriched SmartOffice ADF scanners family with adding SmartOffice PS406 that comes 100 sheet ADF. Connected with USB 2.0, it claims that it does not require any warm-up time. With speed up to 80 images per minute and a duty cycle of up to 4,000 sheets, this high-volume, sheet-fed scanner is said to make it easy to capture all the critical documents including the thick embossed ID cards and driving licences. SmartOffice PS406 with the Plustek DocAction, Plustek DI Capture, OCR and BCR software is expected to usher a new era in the compact ADF range. Its in-built TWAIN and Windows WIA drivers enable the scanner to be compatible with virtually any imaging software. SmartOffice PS406 is supposed to consume less than 0.5 watts in standby mode and while operating, power consumption is less than 24 watts. It meets the ErP and Energy Star standard certification. The scanner comes with pre-set four custom buttons for up, down, scan and

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Inspan Infotech has launched SlimStar 110 Water-Resistant Keyboard from Genius designed for Windows Vista. The keyboard is believed to be compatible with IBM PC Pentium compatible or higher, Windows Vista/XP x64/XP/2000, available PS/2 only with 445x168x23 mm (L*W*H) as dimensions and a body weight of 519.98g. The package is supposed to contain one unit of SlimStar 110 keyboard. Its silent keycap structure is said to provide tactile feedback and low-noise comfort during typing. Sudhir S, Managing Director, Inspan Infotech, said, "SlimStar 110 keyboard is a beautiful product for all those who require notebook like keyboard for their desktops. SlimStar 110 is a perfect product for those who don't like their typing noise to affect people around them, its silent keycap structure creates very little noise while typing. Partners now have one more intelligent product in their kitty for their customers." For More Details See www.varin

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Stellar has announced the upgraded version of famous Stellar Drive Tool Box. Stellar Drive ToolBox2 claims to help one to manage and maintain their Mac and SAVE hundreds of dollars. The all-new version is said to contain 12 must-have disk utilities that have been vastly improved and is now 30% more efficient. Stellar is also offering a FREE bonus tool, Data Encryptor that lets one to secure and protect the confidential files. Sunil Chandna, CEO, Stellar Information Systems Ltd., said, "We often come across day-to-day system issues such as spinning beach ball, slow & sluggish system, data loss while resizing partitions, trouble in migration to new system, or data privacy concerns. Drive ToolBox2 answers this need totally and helps you to perform maintenance tasks at home saving your time and precious dollars." Drive ToolBox2 is supposed to consists updated 12 disk utilities that are Speedup Mac, Drive Defrag, Drive Clone, Partit

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE HCL Learning has announced the commencement of the "Learning Conclave for Progressive Schools". The programme has begun from December 2011 and will cover numerous schools, colleges and coaching institutes across various cities across the country. The programme will be activated as specific events in each city wherein representatives from various educational institutions will congregate and discuss on the usage of IT in the field of education. The events will be held in Mumbai, Jaipur, Mysore and Allahabad and also in places like Kurukshetra, Kota, Bhatinda, Bokaro, Mallapuram and Belgaum, Shillong and many others. The Conclave for Progressive Schools will be spread across three phases. In the first phase, the event would be held in around 100 cities in the first two months ending January 2012. This would be followed by phases two and three ending in April 2012, respectively. Anand Ekambaram, Sr. Vice-President, HCL Infosystems Ltd.

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE GIGABYTE has launched channel-friendly edition of its GIGABYTE Value Partner Program (GVPP). The online Q1 2012 GVPP that is valid till March 31, 2012, is open only for registered reseller partners who buy GIGABYTE motherboards (any model) from the company's authorized distributors and GIGABYTE Premium Partners. Also, partners can earn more points by purchasing higher end motherboards. The validity period of the GVPP points is one year from the day one earns the points. Moreover, points earned before 2011 will be valid till December 31, 2012. Sunil Grewal, Sales Head - India, GIGABYTE Technology (India) said, "By including all GIGABYTE motherboard models under the scheme, we intend to reward as many partners as possible, who would like to deal in GIGABYTE motherboards. This new scheme will also benefit resellers in the upcountry market, who generally don't purchase in huge numbers. Whereas, resellers in the established markets /

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Genius has released its ECO-U200 the universal Power pack. It is believed to be a one stop solution for the all the smart phone users. It also includes 2600mA capacity which can extend the battery life up to eleven hours. Key Features of the product are- It extends Smart phone Battery Usage; it has 2600mA Battery capacity; it is supposed to be suitable for most of the smart phone charging through micro USB; and its LED Indicates battery capacity. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE To keep the industry on the run, the 2nd edition of VARINDIA cricket tournament was conducted in the Infosys ground, Bhubaneswar. The league match was played amongst 16 corporates on the 21st and 22nd Jan' 2012. The participating teams were STPI, IT Department-OCAC, Infosys, TCS, Mahindra Satyam, Exilant, Nethawk/Exfo, ESS, Aabsys ,Discoverture Solutions, Auro In, Tatwa Technologies ,CSM ,SPARC, Afixi,Data Cube Solutions. The semi final and final matches will be played on the 26th Jan' 2012. The winning team will be awarded the VARINDIA cup in the 5th OITF, to be held on 27th Jan' Friday 2012, in Hotel Swosti Premium, Bhubaneswar. In OITF (annual regional event), various corporate houses like Microsoft, HP (Storage), D-Link and Kaspersky will showcase their latest technology innovations to the growing SME and large industry of Odisha. There will also be a Panel Discussion on the topic "Cyber Security in cloud computing"

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Matrix Cellular has launched Data services for all international travelers. Matrix is believed to further expand its service offerings across the globe with this new Data packs for Dubai and Malaysia. The new service claims to help the customer avoid the hassles of finding Wi-Fi zones or paying high internet access price in hotels abroad. Now all Indians going to Dubai and Malaysia are expected to constantly access their mail, surf the internet, schedule and coordinate and stay connected to colleagues, friends and family through Facebook, Twitter and Messenger Services – from anywhere, anytime. Arun Batra, CEO said, "We at Matrix are providing international data service to empower our customers with one stop solution for all their internet access needs abroad. The global business scenario is changing constantly and we at Matrix work hard to provide premier communication service to our customers. We are confident that the new data pack w

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has issued new rules in a proposal to cease unwanted telemarketing SMS being rout through international operators. It has issued a direction to all for blocking the bulk international SMS that begins with alphanumeric combination. Several telemarketers were routing SMS through the servers located at international destinations to beat the TRAI regulations on pesky calls and SMS. According to the regulator, it was noticed that generally such SMSs originated from foreign locations. The regulator claims that, "If any source or number from outside the country generates more than 200 SMS per hour with similar 'signature', the same should not be delivered through the network." The Regulator is believed to ask the operators to implement the new within 30 days. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Futuremark has announced the winners of its latest overclocking contest, sponsored by MSI, Kingston, Enermax and Cougar. Singapore overclocker Spyboy48 emerged with the best score that is now the official world record for 3DMark 11 Physics score. The new record score, 19090, set with an Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition processor and MSI X79A-GD65 (8D) motherboard is an achievement in overclocking skill. At stock settings, a similar system would get a score of about 11000, so Spyboy48 improved the CPU performance of his system by almost 75%. The level of competition in the contest was high with 8 different overclockers scoring over 18 000. In Futuremark's official 3DMark 11 Physics score Hall of Fame 7 out of the top 10 results are from this contest. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Randal (Randy) A. Lemke, Ph.D., the Executive Director and CEO of InfoComm International has announced his planned retirement at the end of 2012, capping off 16 years of service to the commercial audiovisual association. "It has been an honor to serve the needs of such an exciting and innovative industry these past years and it's with mixed feelings that I leave the wonderful team of professionals and close friends I have made here at InfoComm," Dr. Lemke said. Dr. Lemke holds board positions, and has been the chairman of, Integrated Systems Events, LLC, and InfoComm Asia PTE, Ltd. He is the founding and current Chairman of the STEP Foundation, a jointly supported foundation composed with other industry associations to bring sustainability to the process of planning, designing, integrating and operating technology systems and reduce long-term environmental impact from technology deployment. He has also served as chief executive