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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Jabra has launched Jabra CLIPPER with new summer colors of Tangerine Tango, Turquoise, New Pink and White. This Bluetooth headset comes with built-in microphone attaches and Multiuse technology that enables user to connect via Bluetooth to a smart phone and a tablet simultaneously. Ann Goh, Head of Sales, South Asia Region, GN Netcom (S) Pte Ltd, said, “As mobile music becomes more popular across Southeast Asia markets in tandem with increasing adoption of smart phones, tablets and MP3 players, trend-savvy music lovers look for hands-free audio solutions that match their personal preferences of color, fashion and audio style. Jabra CLIPPER in classic black has been a stand-out hit with busy professionals and executives from day one. With latest range of vivid and luxe shades, Jabra CLIPPER now offers users a choice of colors to enhance their music experience, individual style and hands-free communications.” Jabra CLIPPER is c

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Cisco has introduced Cisco Open Network Environment (Cisco ONE). It is delivered through a set of platform APIs, agents & controllers, and overlay network technologies. The company announced One Platform Kit (onePK) with the aims to provide application programming interfaces (API) for developers across Cisco operating systems: IOS, IOS-XR, and NX-OS. In addition, Cisco also announced proof-of-concept controller software and proof-of-concept OpenFlow agent for Software Defined Networking (SDN) research.  Padmasree Warrior, Cisco CTO, SVP Engineering, GM Enterprise Business said, “The Cisco Open Networking Environment is key to our vision of an intelligent network that is more open, programmable, and application-aware—a vision in which the network is transformed into a more effective business enabler. With Cisco’s Open Networking Environment, customers get a comprehensive and robust set of capabilities to address emerging enterpr

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   UC Browser has launched Windows phone application 2.2 for India. UC Browser is said to be the first browser with built-in SkyDrive around the world. In addition to downloading with multi-thread as usual, users of UC Browser 2.2 for WP can upload their downloads in cloud to SkyDrive in seconds. Once users sign in SkyDrive, they can manage their downloads on any platforms and devices. In addition to SkyDrive Support, UC Browser has optimized some other functions basing on Cloud Computing such as Thunder Mode, reanalyzing webpage content through cloud server, saves traffic and offers faster speed. Bookmarks Sync, save bookmarks in cloud, enables one to visit the bookmarks on any-phone at anytime. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Idea Cellular has launched a new Dual Sim ‘Idea ID-918’ smart phone under its 3G portfolio. As a special introductory offer, Idea is offering data services worth Rs. 2300 with Rs. 259 pack, along with the new 3G smartphones. Sashi Shankar, Chief Marketing Officer, Idea Cellular, said, “Idea has always innovated to support the telecom services penetration in the country. In line with this commitment, we have introduced yet another affordable and fully loaded 3G Smartphone ‘ID-918’. Our first 2 smartphones ‘Blade’ and ‘ID-280’ saw higher uptake due to their multitasking capabilities and vast range of preloaded application. We have noticed good response and rapid uptake of our 3G services due to Idea smartphones. The dual-SIM market is fast evolving and we are glad to bring this innovative, feature-rich and stylish smartphone and a powerful bundle offer to our subscribers.”  The new Dual SIM Idea smartphone ‘ID-918’ is based on 2.

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Yahoo! India has launched ‘Justified view’ feature for Groups on Flickr. It also introduced ‘API Methods’ and direct upload of photographs on the Groups through Uploadr. The new ‘Justified’ layout to Flickr Groups is said to eliminate the white space for a more visually stunning arrangement of photos. A new side bar claims to provide information on the Group, including the latest discussion topics. In addition, people will now be able to add photos to Groups from the new Uploadr. For More  Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Nokia is believed to cut 10,000 jobs globally by the end of 2013 but its Indian operations are unlikely to see any "significant impact". The Company also announced closure of its facilities in Ulm in Germany and Burnaby in Canada as part of its planned measures to rescale the company by making additional reductions in devices and services. As per spokesperson, Nokia India, "Today's planned changes will impact Nokia employees throughout our operations globally. While we anticipate impact at other sites, we don't see significant impact on India operations. We have no specifics to provide at this stage.” Stephen Elop, President & CEO, Nokia said, "These planned reductions are a difficult consequence of the intended actions we believe we must take to ensure Nokia's long-term competitive strength. The company will provide support to those employees who are at risk of losing their jobs. As a company

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Infosys has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The State of Israel. This MoU is believed to be a part of the ‘Global Enterprise Collaboration Program’ developed by the Office of the Chief Scientist of Israel to accelerate innovation through a global ecosystem. The MoU is supposed to create a framework for industrial cooperation between Infosys and Israeli corporations in cloud computing, information security, analytics and other areas. Subu Goparaju, Sr. VP & Head, Infosys Labs, said, “This collaboration aligns with our vision to bring together different innovation networks from around the world and make them relevant to our clients.” For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   According to a new survey of North American cloud service providers (CSPs) unveiled by CA Technologies, more than half reported that their customers are opting for the private cloud services model, while 32 percent are choosing public cloud services. Moreover, these CSPs expect to grow their businesses by 30 percent in 2012. Adam Famularo, Sr. VP, Cloud Solutions & Service Providers, CA Technologies said, "Cloud service providers are critical players in the cloud computing ecosystem and important drivers in this new cloud economy. Third party providers come from a range of backgrounds - managed services, software development, value-added resellers, even IT consulting and technology outsourcing - and they're leveraging the cloud to transform their businesses and those of their end customers." Famularo continues, "The survey results mirror many of the conversations we've had with our service provider pa

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Adobe has announced that it will recently launch Adobe Creative Suite 6 in Mumbai.  This launch will showcase new features in Creative Suite 6. The roadshow invites professionals from the fields of design and print digital imaging, cross-media designers, web developers and VFX artists or videographers.  In-depth interactive sessions will be conducted by senior product evangelists from the Asia-Pacific region Paul Burnett, Michael Stoddart and Karl Soule.   Apart from outlining new features, the Adobe Creative Suite 6 Roadshow will provide a comprehensive view on new mobile workflows and advanced publishing capabilities that further ensure the delivery of high-impact content and apps. The performance and workflow enhancements in Adobe Photoshop CS6, InDesign CS6 and Illustrator CS6 have been designed to help save time for print, web and mobile projects.  With the latest release Adobe InDesign CS6 offers support for ten Indian la

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Philips has announced commencement of operations at its first Greenfield manufacturing facility for imaging systems in the country. The facility will focus on diagnostic and interventional imaging solutions, initially developed for the Indian market and then for global markets. These solutions will primarily target cardiology and radiology applications. The first products to be manufactured in the facility will be diagnostic X-Ray systems and the Allura FC.  "This plant is an example of how Philips can combine its technology strengths and market knowledge to manufacture products for a healthier India. The Pune facility is producing X-ray and cath-lab equipment backed by Philips quality that is affordable for tier-II and tier-III towns and rural markets," said Rajeev Chopra, Managing Director & Vice-Chairman, Philips India.  "India and other growth geographies have unique needs. We must meet the criteria that

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited along with its Singapore based wholly owned subsidiary viz. Unisafe Fire Protection Specialists Singapore Pte. Ltd. has acquired 49% stake in fire security solutions provider Phoenix International WLL for $15 million.  Phoenix International is one of the leading fire security solutions providers in Qatar. Phoenix International offers turn keys solutions in fire protection and suppression projects and petrochemical sector.  According a filing in the Bombay Stock Exchange, Zicom has acquired 5% stake while Unisafe Singapore has acquired 44% stake in Phoenix International.  This will be help security solutions firm expanding footprint in GCC countries. "With acquisition of Phoenix International in Qatar, Zicom has expanded its footprints in GCC Countries and has become a major player in providing Fire Prevention and Protection products and services in Middle East region. This acqu

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Capgemini has been awarded a five-year contract with Cargotec. The contract is for Capgemini to work as a Finance and Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) service provider. The implementation of Finance and Accounting shared services is part of Cargotec's "ONE Programme" - a strategic transformation programme to improve transparency, lower costs and increase efficiencies through one common solution. The contract is the first part of a multi-phase programme, with the potential to extend by a further two years. EevaSipila, Chief Financial Officer, Cargotec, said, "We chose Capgemini because of their good reputation but also their strategic and deliverable plan to achieve cost savings. Capgemini is an ideal partner to support us throughout the different phases of the transformation programme due to their wide set of capabilities. Throughout the negotiations, they demonstrated their collaborative and advisory approach and we

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Bitdefender has released Flamer attack toolkit, a tool to find and remove the most complex, dangerous spy tool. Flamer, also known as Skywiper, can steal data, copy passwords, record voice conversations, create screen captures, and even probe Bluetooth devices near the infected computer. The toolkit, which is thought to have spawned past espionage tools such as Stuxnet and Duqu, can spread through local networks or on removable drives such as USB sticks. "Flamer is the scariest cyber espionage tool we have yet seen. It goes places where other spyware doesn't go, retrieves information others don't retrieve, and ensures the infected computer has no privacy whatsoever. Luckily, the Bitdefender removal tool makes it easy to eliminate from your computer," said Catalin Cosoi, Chief Security Researcher, Bitdefender. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   STMicroelectronics (STM) has announced that GLOBALFOUNDRIES has agreed to manufacture devices for ST using ST's proprietary Fully Depleted Silicon-on-Insulator (FD-SOI) technology in both the 28nm and 20nm nodes.    ST FD-SOI technology has already been selected by ST-Ericsson for its use in the future mobile platforms, which will enable enhanced performance from the ST-Ericsson NovaThor platform with much less battery usage - as much as 35-per cent lower-power consumption at maximum performance.    "ST has demonstrated, with its partners, the significant performance and power advantages of FD-SOI over conventional technologies. FD-SOI is ideally suited for wireless and tablet applications, where it provides fully-depleted transistor benefits using conventional planar technology, and this arrangement with GLOBALFOUNDRIES ensures our customers will have a secure source of supply," said Joel Hartmann, STMicroelectro

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Corsair has launched the Dominator Platinum range of DDR3 memory kits. The new design adds a customizable light bar to the list of features, which includes patented DHX cooling, Corsair Link support, and hand-screened, super-over lockable DRAM ICs. The new Dominator Platinum will be available in dual- and quad-channel kits with 8GB, 16GB, 32GB & 64GB capacities, and frequencies up to 2800MHz and support Intel's latest XMP 1.3 profiles.     Thi La, Vice-President, Memory Business Unit, Corsair, said, "Dominator has been the choice of performance enthusiasts and overclockers since its release six years ago, and Dominator Platinum will continue to dominate the memory market for many more years to come. The stunning new industrial design and customizable light bar makes Dominator Platinum even more special and distinctive, while the patented DHX cooling technology and hand-sorted DRAM ICs deliver the performance and ov

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   SAP has opened its Mobile Solutions Centre (MSC) in Mumbai. With the launch of MSC, SAP reaffirms its commitment to enable customers do "business in the moment" and to partner in their efforts to emerge as best-run businesses.The MSC is dedicated to help customers experience SAP's mobile innovations as well as understand how to integrate mobile solutions into their business strategy. Companies visiting the centre have the ability to interact with SAP solutions in the experience zone.  "As a leader in the mobile market, SAP is constantly looking for innovative ways to serve our customers and partners, and advance our vision in this market. The SAP Mobile Solutions Centre will help enterprises review a mobile strategy that can provide their employees and customers ‘real-time’ access to information anywhere and on any mobile device," said Oliver Bussmann, Chief Information Officer, SAP.  Alok Goyal, Chief O