VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE North American Video (NAV) is off to a strong start in 2012, the company reported. With numerous projects currently in progress, as well as several more in the pipeline, NAV reports strong customer activity in the gaming, higher education, financial services and corporate vertical market segments. "We now service well over 1,000 client locations across the Northeast, and an increasing number of our projects are sold with service agreements attached. The combination of experienced technicians, product/technology expertise and after-sales support that we offer appeals to customers because it provides the complete solution they require," said Jason Oakley, CEO, North American Video. NAV recently relocated its Northeast regional office to a larger facility in Pearl River, New York. The new office will house Engineering, Sales and Design staff and has the responsibility for the NAV service portfolio. "We are excited to bring our t...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE BenQ has launched its second-generation Joybee GP2 in India for a big screen experience on the go. Believed to be light and compact, this all-in-one Apple iPhone/iPod-compatible dock, optional battery pack, highly power-efficient 3LED projection technology, 720p HD-ready short-throw projection, 200 ANSI lumen brightness, superior multimedia connectivity (connectable to Apple iPads and other tablet computers via HDMI), multiple format support, SD card slot, USB Reader, File Transfer to 2GB onboard memory from computers and two 2W stereo speakers. "Delivering on our commitment of providing efficient projection solutions for India, this new power-packed projector, GP2 has been specially designed to combine ease-of-use with optimal performance allowing users to create Big Picture experience even in smallest of spaces. People today are always on the move and GP2 is the perfect answer for the collaborative needs of professionals as well as in...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Polycom has announced two new interoperable solutions with HP and Microsoft that combine Polycom RealPresence video solutions, HP Networking technology and services, and Microsoft Lync with joint reference architectures. Together, they make it easier to deliver, scale and manage UC environments that keep employees connected via video, voice and other communications apps from anywhere. The solutions bring together the key elements of UC and video collaboration, from the networking and UC platform to high-quality video infrastructure and systems, enabling businesses to reduce total cost of ownership and allowing end-users to participate in face-to-face meetings anytime, across any environment. "Together with HP and Microsoft, Polycom is delivering interoperable solutions that are greater than the sum of their parts: they combine best-of-breed video collaboration capabilities and tested interoperability from three industry leaders to make ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Jabra has released its Jabra WAVE, Bluetooth mono headset in red colour (besides the existing black) with an additional feature – the A2DP functionality which allows users to stream music from their smartphone or Bluetooth-enabled MP3 player, podcasts, directions from GPS applications, etc. It also comes with behind-the-ear wearing style. Ann Goh, Regional Sales Manager, GN Netcom, responsible for mobile products business in South-East Asia, "Jabra WAVE Bluetooth headset owing to its 3 layer wind noise reduction feature prevents wind and background noise from interfering with conversations. With its carefully placed microphone and HD Voice technology (one of the recent additions), which enhances the sound quality of calls dramatically, users are able to hear other person's voice with unbelievable clarity as if he/she was right there. This combined with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology, enables crystal clear audio - even ou...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Epson has appointed Toshiyuki Kasai to the newly created position of President at Epson India. Toshiyuki will be based out of Epson India’s Bangalore headquarters. With India being a priority market, Epson India will now be reporting directly to Seiko Epson, Japan. This along with Toshiyuki’s appointment is indicative of the increased expectation from Epson India in the years to come. "I am honoured to be given the responsibility of taking the Epson brand further in this exciting market. We have a strong team, some amazing products and an extremely robust channel in place at Epson India. I am excited and looking forward to providing the vision and direction to ensure further robust growth for Epson India while ensuring fair returns to all its stakeholders" said Toshiyuki Kasai. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Ciena and SafeNet have announced a partnership to jointly sell high-speed, low-latency Ethernet link encryption services for commercial and government networks. Ciena's Carrier Ethernet and Packet-Optical platforms, and SafeNet's Ethernet Encryptor solutions, have been tested for interoperability and provide assured, optimized and secure Layer 2 encryption services at speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. "Encryption, which has long been the preferred method for securing the most critical data assets, is in ever-increasing demand as a result of today's compliance regulations, data breach notification requirements, and increased dependence on cloud computing. The combination of SafeNet's encryption with Ciena's Packet-Optical technology can help organizations process this increased volume of cryptographic data with the highest degree of security and the lowest latency possible," said Jim Summers, Corporate Vice-President ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE iBall has launched Andi 2, an Android-powered smartphone for young, urban users featuring a large touchscreen, high-quality sound and long battery life. The fully capacitive touch on its 8.9cm (3.5") display with virtual keypad is backed by a fast 800MHz Processor. In a world of 24x7 connectivity, the Andi 2 features Bluetooth, Wi- Fi, GPRS and 3G capabilities and comes packed in it a 1450mAh Lithium-ion A-class battery, a dual-sim standby mode and MicroSD card support. The sound quality has been enhanced with a 3.5mm earphone jack. A high-end camera of 3.0 MP and a VGA front camera are at the forefront of Andi 2. It is said to be only natural that the Andi 2, the latest phone in iBall's kitty, has the tagline "Live proud. Live smart" as it underlines its creator company's technology motto. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE HP has announced new Application Transformation solutions designed to help enterprises drive an enhanced user experience by integrating mobile-based enterprise applications into the traditional computing environment. The expanded HP Applications Transformation solutions portfolio enables clients to design, build and manage applications that drive interaction between people and enterprises while optimizing traditional application environments to deliver an improved user experience. "Modern enterprise applications require a different approach to design and testing than traditional applications. HP ensures that enterprise applications provide the highest level of quality, availability and scalability while elevating the user experience to an entirely new level," said Amit Chatterjee, Director, HP Software and Solutions, HP India. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Sify Technologies Limited has announced an agreement for sale of their entire stake in MF Global Sify Securities India Pvt Ltd. for an all cash deal. MF Global Sify Securities India Pvt. Ltd., MF Global Overseas Limited and PhillipCapital Group will buy a majority stake in MF Global Sify Securities India Private Limited according to the terms of the agreement. The transaction is said to be subject to regulatory and statutory approvals in the respective countries. For More Details See www.varindia. com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Solix Technologies Inc. has appointed John Ottman as Executive Chairman and will lead the company's cloud initiative. Sai Gundavelli, Founder & CEO, Solix said, "We are pleased to welcome John as he brings a distinguished record of achievement and a proven blend of global sales and technology leadership to Solix. With John stepping in as executive chairman, we are well-positioned to expand globally and innovate as we move our solution set to the cloud." The Company has also announced Solix Cloud, believed to be a high performance, archiving and application retirement solution for enterprise applications and databases. Solix Cloud is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution to securely archive and retire enterprise applications. John Ottman will lead the company's cloud initiative. Solix Cloud helps small, medium and large enterprises solve data growth challenges and provides an Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) frame...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Research in Motion has cut prices of its handsets by up to 26 per cent as it looks to grab a bigger share of the smartphone market in India. The reduction in prices of handsets comes after the Company cut prices of its tablet PC PlayBook in December last year. Sunil Dutt, MD, RIM India said, "RIM as a brand has moved from just an enterprise device to as a more consumer device. Be it our services or the product, we have seen a strong uptake by the youth and therefore, to get the devices into more hands, we are cutting the prices. The move will help us tap a wider base of the large market that India is." While the price of entry-level model - Curve 8520 - has been reduced to Rs. 8,999 from Rs. 10,990, the price of Torch 9860 has been reduced to Rs. 21,990 from Rs. 29,990 earlier. The retail price of Curve 9380 and Curve 9360 has been reduced to Rs. 16,990 from Rs. 20,990 and to Rs. 18,990 from Rs. 19,990, respectively. Dutt added, ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Opera Software has launched Opera Mini 7, a browser claimed to target at Android users. The Company claims that the new version for Android would help save costs for mobile phone users. Opera Mini 7 is believed to compress and squeeze Web pages from the network into the phone. This is said to result in lesser load on the phone and consumption of data. Opera Soft said, "Up to 90 per cent of the original data gets cut out, so not only do you use less data, but you also get where you want to go on the Web even faster. You'll also save time on slow networks." For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Google has rolled out Summer of Code programme, offering a stipend to university students to write code for open source projects. This programme is said to cover a period of three months. Google has claimed that the accepted students will be paired with a mentor from the participating projects, gaining exposure to real-world software development and the opportunity for future employment in areas related to their academic pursuits. Best of all, more source code is created and released for the use and benefit of all. Google has interacted with open source community to list out project ideas that can be pursued by students. Students are recommended to follow the Firm for all rules and regulations of the Competition. The last date to submit proposals is April 6. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Startup Village, India's first public-private partnership incubator is ready to take off from Kerala in the second week of April with a projected investment of Rs. 100 crore and the aim of nurturing over 1,000 student start-ups. Startup Village is supposed to come up in Kochi, looking to emulate the famed Silicon Valley incubators and transform Kerala into 'Silicon Coast'. The project is said to kick-start the search for the billion-dollar company to rise out of an Indian campus. Shri. Oommen Chandy, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Kerala flanked by a host of eminent people from the industry and the Government has launched the dream project. Kiran Karnik, Former President, NASSCOM; Dr. H. K. Mittal, Department of Science & Technology (DST); Shri. Rajan Mathews, Director General, Cellular Operators Association of India; Abhishek Goyal, CEO, UrbanTouch.com; and Shri. Sanjay Vijayakumar, Chairman, Board of Governors of Startup Vil...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE The Indian Premier League (IPL) has partnered with indiatimes.com to be its official online broadcaster for IPL 2012. This season IPL on indiatimes.com will bring in more fun and enthusiasm for Cricket lovers in India. There is an array of features and apps like video scorecards, cheer leader app which will change the way cricket is watch and experienced. Some of the other features that indiatimes.com will bring to online viewing is the ability to click on a timeline and see wickets, fours and sixes on demand and out-of-the-box content encompassing every ball, every wicket, every update and every minutest detail of IPL5. Rishi Khiani, CEO, Times Internet Limited said that indiatimes.com will offer a holistic cricket viewing experience where one feels even more involved and immersed in the match. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE World Backup Day is not only a call to action for businesses to review their backup and security strategy but also a stark reminder of the value of business critical content. WD urges SMBs to put together their own backup plan using its top five tips. According to a study carried out by Price Waterhouse Coopers a single incident of data loss costs businesses an average of $10,000. Gartner also reveals that 25% of all PC users suffer from data loss each year and that 80% of businesses that suffer a major data loss or failure for more than 24 hours close within a year. Not properly backing up your data can result in data loss that can have a detrimental impact on business: damage to your brand, loss of customer trust, civil and/or criminal penalties, shareholder lawsuits, and more. The tips WD has put together for SMBs that want to reduce the risk of data loss are: Keep your data and applications backed up; Point of recovery time - what life...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE The Cisco Connected World Technology Report found that more than 40 percent of college students and young employees said they would accept a lower-paying job that had more flexibility with regard to device choice and mobility than a higher-paying job with less flexibility. To help companies meet these demands, Cisco is taking IT organizations beyond the basic step of connecting user-owned devices to the network by introducing a comprehensive approach that unifies policy, supports a better user experience and simplifies management to deliver an uncompromised user experience in any workspace. Sujai Hajela, VP & GM, Wireless Networking Business Unit, Cisco said, "The BYOD trend is here to stay, but companies must move beyond the basic act of connecting user-owned devices to a comprehensive BYOD strategy to meet employee demands. Unlike competitors, Cisco is approaching BYOD holistically. With a comprehensive strategy designed around th...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Trend Micro in competition to 8 leading vendors was ranked #1in the results for its superior Anti Spam (Email Reputation and Content Scanning) technology. Trend Micro's Inter Scan Messaging Security came out #1 in the results of Opus One while testing the anti-spam solutions of the top vendors in comparison. Opus1 tested 9 vendor solutions in an anti-spam test performed for Trend Micro in December 2011. The vendors were selected based on the 2011Gartner Magic Quadrant report for Secure Email Gateways and represented vendors in the Leader/Challenger categories. Amit Nath, Country Manager India & SAARC Trend Micro said, "We are ecstatic with the results of Opus One December test as it adds to our credibility towards our customers. Powered by the Trend Micro Smart Protection Network and Email reputation, and now also includes our Web reputation to identify un-trusted or malicious urls within an email, our messaging solutions delive...