VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Rashi Peripherals is embarking on distribution of the Cruzer USB flash drive from SanDisk. The USB flash drive is available in 2GB – 64GB capacities with three more colour choices available in the 8GB model.  Rajesh Goenka, Vice-President – Sales and Marketing, Rashi Peripherals, said, “We are extremely proud to support this distribution which is built on the success of our earlier version and is an addition in our product portfolio. We expect it be a hit with our consumers. Apart from the fact that it is backed by five-year limited warranty, it is robust enough to handle the real world’s bumps and will definitely enhance the style quotient of our consumers – an aspect that is extremely important for today’s youth.”  “Offering our Cruzer USB flash drives through a leading distributor such as Rashi will help us provide convenient portable storage to consumers across India. Our popular product line is available in four different

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   TCS has launched its Digital Publishing Platform (DPP) at MarkLogic World 2012 in Washington, D.C.  This platform will enable publishers to create, manage, distribute, optimize, and monetize content assets across multiple repositories and build workflows that help create digital products at a rapid pace and distribute through multiple channels seamlessly. "Rapidly-changing content consumption patterns are pushing the publishers and information service providers to transform into Digital Enterprises. Digital Enterprises provide dynamic content as product, produced through a flexible Digital Workflow, and transacted using Digital Business and Delivery systems. There is an urgent need for firms to transform into Digital Enterprises and fully exploit the opportunities provided by the digital world. Our Digital Publishing Platform provides a central foundation to the firms for their digital transformation journey,” said Kamal Bhada

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   LG has launched its latest series of Cinema 3D Smart TVs, incorporating Cinema Screen design and large screen size 3D TVs.  Soon Kwon, Managing Director, LGEIL, said, “Technology and design are key factors behind LG Home Entertainment products. With our 2012 CINEMA 3D Smart TV lineup, we have been able to take a significant step forward, thanks to a series of new and upgraded 3D features led by the CINEMA SCREEN Design.”   The new range of Cinema 3D smart TVs is accompanied by 3D experience. 3D Sound Zooming generates 3D sound that is synchronized with the displayed 3D content. Furthermore, the TV also comes with Intel’s WiDi (Wireless Display) technology that enables easy and fast connection between TVs and PCs.  The new CINEMA 3D Smart TVs come equipped with LG’s Smart TV functions. Featuring various apps, LG’s Smart TV offers content services, including 3D World, where viewers can access a growing abundance of 3D content

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Mahindra Satyam has announced that it is enhancing its current relationship with Symantec to collaborate on security solutions for smart grid. The two companies plan to combine expertise and capabilities to deliver cyber security and compliance solutions.  “Mahindra Satyam is uniquely positioned to address some of the most pressing next-generation energy challenges through smart grid technology. Collaborating with an industry leader such as Symantec will help us to provide highly secure, reliable and robust smart grid solutions to our customers across the world,” said Arvind Malhotra, Sr. Vice-President, Mahindra Satyam. “The integration of power grid management with IT and networking technologies opens up new possibilities but also brings with it new challenges. We are excited to be working with industry leader Mahindra Satyam to maximize the benefits of smart grid technology and develop safe, secure and effective energy solut

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Samsung has launched new Smart TV models - its flagship LED ES8000 and ES7500 series and the Plasma E8000 series in the Indian market, featuring Voice Control, Motion Control, and Face Recognition commands. Users can turn the TV on or off, activate selected apps or search for and select content in the web browser, without touching the remote. The Samsung 2012 Smart television series comes with built-in camera that recognizes movement in the foreground, as well as microphones that recognize voice. Raj Kumar Rishi, Vice-President & Business Head, Audio Visual Business, Samsung India, said, “Samsung’s global leadership in televisions has rested on our continued thrust on innovation and excellence. Samsung’s 2012 TV and AV strategy rests on three pillars: Smart Interaction, Smart Content, and Smart Evolution, and our 2012 Smart television range exemplifies the same. I am confident that the new Smart television range will help us cr

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Nokia and Carl Zeiss have announced that the exclusive partnership between the two companies, which has resulted in some of the industry’s camera smartphones such as the Nokia N8 and the Nokia 808 PureView, has been extended. The Nokia 808 PureView, which has started rolling out in May, combines Carl Zeiss optics with Nokia developed algorithms and a super-high resolution sensor to set a new standard in high-end smartphone imaging. “Carl Zeiss was a crucial partner in the creation of the first PureView experience. The benefits of our ongoing collaboration will be more PureView innovation and further advancements in smartphone imaging in the coming months and years,” said Jo Harlow, Executive Vice-President, Nokia Smart Devices. Michael Kaschke, CEO, Carl Zeiss AG, said, "When joining forces with Nokia in 2005, we wanted to push the boundaries of mobile photography. Looking back at seven years of successful partnership,

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   HCL and Siemens PLM Software have announced a partnership for the Indian market. The partnership aims to accelerate client adoption of PLM software and services. This will facilitate delivery of PLM solutions across industry verticals with specific focus onto Aerospace & Defense, Automotive and Ancillary markets.  “Today, companies want to gain competitive advantage and expand market share through faster time -to-market. The Siemens PLM Software partnership will help customers benefit from efficiencies in product development life cycle, thus impacting their bottom lines. This partnership is yet another milestone in our engineering heritage and platform development expertise across enterprise ecosystem and adds tremendous value to HCL’s service offerings,” said GH Rao, Sr. Corporate Vice-President & President – Engineering and R&D Services (ERS), HCL Technologies. “We are delighted to partner with HCL Technologies an