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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE projectiondesign has supplied 48 of its F22 DLP projectors to the world's largest offshore training simulator. The simulator is located in Perth, Australia, and was built by Offshore Simulator Center AS (OSC) of Aalesund, Norway. The facility is owned and operated by Farstad Shipping and was opened in December by the Norwegian prime minister, Jens Stoltenberg. The Perth project is the company's most ambitious installation to date. At the Perth simulation centre, the 48 projectiondesign F22s are used in WUXGA resolution, their images seamlessly blended together to produce a full 360-degree image that is some 7 metres high and 15 metres in diameter. Mills describes the screen shape as 'half a teacup'and reveals that it incorporates similar technology to that used in IMAX cinemas. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Uninor has announced a first of its kind tie up with Suryan FM powered by Hungama Mobile to bring the Joy of radio in various languages for its customers. The tie-up is said to enable Uninor customers to enjoy a wholesome music experience, in their preferred language from their hometown radio station, accessible on mobile handsets. Amaresh Kumar, Chief Product Officer, Uninor said "Our current association with Suryan FM in Tamil Nadu is yet another significant step in providing a unique entertainment product to the masses. Both FM and telecom services have been known as the common man's product and have proved to be great medium of entertainment and communication respectively. We are hopeful that these two mediums when bundled together would yield delightful results for all our customers." Nisha Narayanan, Senior VP Projects & Programming RED FM said, "With the digitalization age at its peak, we are very glad that radio

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Post the TRAI guidelines restructuring, Enterprises relying on Messaging for their critical communication were hit the most. With a lack of clarity on what constitutes transactional versus promotional messaging, enterprises and brands were unsure of how to go about migrating to more expensive communication platforms. TRAI's latest recommendation that allows enterprises to white list users who wish to receive particular information. A workaround was first innovated by UNICEL Technologies. This Opt-in solution allows enterprises to resume communication with their employees, partners and associates with 100% compliance to the NCPR Guideline. This solution is aimed to bring back vital services like: Cab updates SMSes for BPO's, sales force automation, Disaster Management, HR Solutions, etc. This has resulted in several companies registering their Virtual numbers to stay in touch with their target audience & employees. For More Details

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE PTC has reported results for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011. PTC also announced an organizational realignment and restructuring to drive long-term growth and enhanced profitability. The Q1 non-GAAP revenue results exclude a $1.5 million effect of purchase accounting on the fair value of the acquired deferred maintenance balance of MKS Inc. The Q1 non-GAAP EPS results also exclude $13.4 million of stock-based compensation expense, $9.3 million of acquisition-related intangible asset amortization, $2.1 million of acquisition-related expense, $0.8 million in other expense and $6.7 million of income tax adjustments. The Q1 non-GAAP EPS results include a tax rate of 25% and 121 million diluted shares outstanding. The Q1 GAAP EPS results include a tax rate of 26% and 121 million diluted shares outstanding. James Heppelmann, President & CEO said, "PTC had a good start to FY'12, with Q1 non-GAAP revenue at the high en

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Visual Acuity has invested in a year-long work placement to an Architectural Technology student from the University of Brighton. Joe Casson, 21, is working at the company's global headquarters in Brighton, UK enhancing his academic studies with the real-world experience of being part of a class-leading technology consultancy practice. Blair Parkin, MD, Visual Acuity said, "As independent technology consultants we work very closely with architects, and the emerging discipline of Architectural Technology - which is the scientific study of design and construction, as opposed to Architecture where the main focuses are the philosophy of space and aesthetics of design - is going to play a significant role in the evolution of our practice. Having Joe in our office has already added a different dimension to the team, and in the months to come we expect that the transfer of knowledge between us will develop further." Casson said, "

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE GGA Software Services LLC has appointed Stephen Yemm as Vice President of Business Development, Europe. In this capacity, Yemm will be responsible for all new business development activities for GGA in the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and Northern Europe. Richard Golob, GGA's President & CEO said, "We are very pleased that Steve has decided to join GGA's business development team in a leadership role. Steve has the experience and network to increase GGA's presence within the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and Northern Europe and to expand GGA's business development team within the region." Yemm said, "I am delighted to join GGA and to play a key role in the company's growth. GGA has the potential to become the world's leading outsourcing vendor in the scientific informatics field, and I look forward to helping GGA achieve that objective." For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE SpinetiX have signed WEYELdistribution as a distribution partner for the German market. Serge Konter, Marketing Manager said, "The move to appoint WEYELdistribution reflects our growth in Germany. Having WEYEL distribution as a dedicated partner means that they are able to deliver our multimedia and communications technology effectively to the market. The company offers high technical support and online service and support." WEYELdistribution will be taking on the new HMP130 Hyper Media Player being announced at ISE 2012. The player is designed to work with its inbuilt Fusion digital signage software. Christian Weyel, Partner, WEYELdistribution said, "The new HMP130 SpinetiX Hyper Media Player technology really doesn’t have limits in terms of interoperability, high quality operation, service and support. We’ve already supplied many companies with SpinetiX and so far the feedback from our customers has been very encouraging.&qu

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE NEC Corporation has announced the Australian Open on January 25, 2012, one of the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour's grand slam events, organized by the International Tennis Federation and featuring 20 of the world's top wheelchair tennis players.The 2012 NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour started on January 5, 2012, with the Queensland Open in Australia. This year, as many as 173 tournaments will be held in 45 countries, with total prize money of more than one million US dollars. The operations of wheelchair tennis are overseen by the ITF, which updates the sport's rankings each week. The NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour, also organized by The ITF, consists of numerous competitions that include The Grand Slam Series, The Masters Series, The ITF-1 Series, The ITF-2 Series, The ITF-3 Series and ITF-Future Series.Following the US Open in October, groups of the top ranked athletes from each division compete in November at the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Maste

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE As Optoma Europe are focusing on creating products designed for the ProAV technology marketplace, the ability of Calibre UK's HQView image processors to showcase projector edge blending and warping at the highest possible image quality will be highlighted. Tim Brooksbank, Chairman, Calibre UK said, "Optoma are consistently impressing us with their dedication to provide their ProAV customers increased accessibility to high-specification, reliable andinnovative technology. We're delighted to be helping to show Optoma Europe's new innovations to their best at ISE 2012." Bob Johnson, Product Manager, Optoma Europe said, "The increased focus of our stand towards high-specification ProAV products combined with the launch of our new ProScene EH7500 projector will change the way in which people see our technology. Having some of the industry's most image processing equipment to process images is where Calibre UK comes i

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE PNY Technologies Inc. ("PNY") has released its elegant and stunning range of Clip Attache USB flash drives. The Clip Attache is said to serve a dual purpose of an efficient storage device as well as a vanity feature to suit the pace and the trend of the metropolis lifestyle. PNY Clip Attache is encased in a colorful metallic case illustrated with 4 different floral designs (plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum). The back plate design hook, makes a versatile USB drive that can be used to attach pieces of paper together. PNY Clip Attache orchid blue is available in Indian market for now, and in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB storage capacities and offers an impressive performance of data transfer rates up to 32MB/sec reads. The drive also supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Mac Os: 10.3 above and other operating systems and provides up to 5 years of warranty enabling the user uninterrupted and excellent performance. For More Deta

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE projectiondesign has supplied its projectors to specialist AV systems designer and integrator Jumbo Vision International demonstrating its ability to provide visual solutions that deliver rapid return on investment for end customers. These are said to be used in a communication and control room environment aimed at facilitating decision-making during critical stages in the commissioning and running of natural gas and oil wells. Lena Kimenkowski, GM, Jumbo Vision International said, "We've designed and built two rooms which use a trio of projectiondesign F32 wuxga resolution projectors, edge blended, while the second of the two has an additional F22 wuxga resolution projector for ad-hoc, conference-style meetings. It was our job to integrate the visual display systems with existing IT infrastructure, and also with video-conferencing hardware and an AMX control system with a user-friendly front end." Anders Løkke, Marketing Direct

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Smartlink Network Systems Ltd. has marked its presences in South Gujarat Information Technologists Association (SITA). SITA is the apex body of I.T. trade in South Gujarat, which covers the regions of Surat, Ankleshwar, Bharuch, Navsari, Valsad, Vapi. It has emerged as the authentic voice of I.T. Industry in this part of Gujarat. SITA is a non-profit organization formed on 3rd July 1996 to facilitate I.T. trade and industry and encourage technological advancements in this region. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Tata Communications has announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2011.Consolidated gross revenues were at Rs. 36,041 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2011as against Rs. 33,736 million in the previous sequential quarter and Rs. 30,180 million in the same quarter last year. The Core Business accounted for Rs. 31,648 million as against Rs. 29,079 million in Q2 FY2012 and Rs. 28,535 million in Q3FY2011. The Startup Business, primarily Neotel, posted revenues of Rs. 4,394 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2012as against Rs. 4,657 million in Q2 FY2012 and Rs. 1,645 million in Q3 FY2011. Vinod Kumar, CEO & MD, Tata Communications said, "We are very pleased to report a healthy improvement in the operating performance of the business. Global voice has demonstrated continued improvement in volumes and revenues. The company's global data business is scaling up as planned. Complementing our leadersh

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Avaya has announced the availability of Avaya Flare Communicator for iPad tablets. Avaya Flare Communicator claims to broaden the next-generation user experience of the Avaya Flare Experience currently delivered on the Avaya Desktop Video Device, to include the market-leading consumer tablet. Avaya Flare Communicator is said to provide mobile workers with secure, next-generation, unified communications and collaboration capabilities over both Wi-fi and 3G networks. Avaya Flare Communicator for iPad tablets is supposed to be enabled by the Avaya Aura unified communications architecture, which delivers integrated applications to a broad range of fixed and mobile devices. Avaya has taken a secure mobile collaboration by making the Avaya Flare Communicator a download from the Apple App Store. Additional consumer devices and operating systems will be supported later this year. Dr. Richard Mendola, VP, Information Technology & CIO, Emory Univer

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Ericsson has announced its fourth quarter and full year report. 2011 was claimed to be a year of strong sales growth of 12%, and sales for comparable units, adjusted for currency exchange rate effects and hedging, increased 19%. In spite of weak JV results, net income increased SEK 1.3 b. to SEK 12.6 b., driven by higher sales and lower restructuring charges. The Board of Directors proposes a dividend for 2011 of SEK 2.50 (2.25), an increase by 11%. Hans Vestberg, President & CEO - Ericsson said, "For the full year 2011, we had a strong sales growth and an increase in net income. In the fourth quarter, however, we saw weaker development in Networks, as well as an expected gross margin impact from a changed business mix with more coverage projects, modernization projects in Europe, and a higher services share. Group sales in the quarter were flat year-over-year and grew 15% sequentially, which is weaker than normal in the fourth quart

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Vox Telecom is planning to launch its YahClick satellite broadband service aimed at consumers and businesses in rural areas. Vox Telecom has partnered with Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat) to provide satellite services to a wide range of 'remote site' areas in both rural and urban environments around the country. Vox Telcom's new satellite broadband service has claimed to compete directly against Telkom's SpaceStream Express product, Liquid Telecom's broadband satellite offerings, and SkyeMax's satellite service. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE HCL Technologies Ltd. (HCL) has announced a series of initiatives around building Glocal Centres of Excellence (GCoE) with the aim of creating 10,000 jobs in US and Europe in the next five years. Vineet Nayar, Vice Chairman & CEO, HCL Technologies said, "As our unique Employees First culture has continued to grow and evolve, we've seen more and more HCL employees expressing the desire to see a truly socially responsible business model. Clearly, the need of the hour is growth and employment and we believe that this initiative will create unique business value for HCL while generating sustainable employment in local economies for years to come. It will need significant collaboration of all stake holders; however we do believe that it can be done and we are committed to backing this program with all our resources and best intent." HCL has embarked on a series of initiatives led by its investments in building GCoEs, running ded

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Xerox Corporation is believed to continue to expand its rich patent portfolio filled with innovation that helps simplify, speed up and create more efficient ways for work to get done in enterprises around the world. The company received 1,030 U.S. patents in 2011. The tally includes patents from Xerox wholly-owned subsidiaries; Affiliated Computer Services (ACS), the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), and XMPie - all Xerox companies. Xerox's joint venture in Japan, Fuji Xerox Co. Ltd., received 588 U.S. patents in 2011. When taken together, the Xerox group garnered 1,618 U.S. patents, placing Xerox eighth on the IFI Patent Intelligence list worldwide. Sophie Vandebroek, Chief Technology Officer, Xerox & President, Xerox Innovation Group, said, "Through our innovation, we are helping our clients be more agile in today's tough business environment. Xerox innovation helps make it easier to mine context from the massive amounts

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Kaspersky Lab has announced that it has officially been named a "Leader" in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms. The Gartner Magic Quadrant is based on complex analysis of endpoint protection platforms of a wide range of IT security vendors. It is the most influential benchmark for companies seeking to evaluate vendors and products in the IT security industry, and plays a very important role in purchase decisions of enterprises on a global scale. This Magic Quadrant is based on the criteria in two categories: completeness of vision and ability to execute. Completeness of vision reflects the vendor's standing on innovation, and whether the vendor drives or follows the endpoint protection market. Ability to execute summarizes factors such as the vendor's financial viability, market responsiveness, product development, sales channels and customer base in the endpoint protection segment. Eugene Kaspersk

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Lenovo and Polycom Inc. have announced an agreement to deliver Polycom Real Presence HD video and HD Voice solutions on Lenovo laptops and tablets. The two companies will develop innovative solutions that optimize and embed Polycom Real Presence video collaboration solutions on Lenovo laptops and tablets to deliver high-quality collaboration experiences to end- users from any location. Polycom and Lenovo are ensuring a number of devices - including select laptops in the ThinkPad T,X, L, and W Series - are Polycom-ready, providing certification and assurance that the device will perform optimally with Polycom solutions. Rich Cheston, Distinguished Engineer & Master Inventor, Lenovo, said, "Our customers choose Lenovo computing products as part of a complete technology solution and by embedding Polycom Real Presence video collaboration software in our devices, we are delivering extra value to customers by allowing them to easily coll

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Smartlink Network Systems Ltd. has organized "nexTech 2012" - one-day seminar series which covers more than 120 cities. Pan-ndia has proven to be a major success in Delhi. In the first phase of the series, the event had visited 42 cities and in the second phase will ultimately cover more than 120 cities across India. The phase I of the one-day seminar, which started from 17th August in Gurgaon and entered into the second phase from 6th December, 2011, explores the journey of active networking industry for the future. "nexTech 2012" that took place in Delhi on 18th January, 2012 was believed to be highly appreciated by the channel community, resulting in the attendance of more than 350 distributors and channel partners. The participation of more than 350 channel partners and the presence of K. R. Naik, Executive Chairman, Smartlink Network Systems Ltd., added grace to the already successful event. "nexTech 2012"