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PNY rolls out In-Ear Headphones

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   PNY has released the latest installment to their new series In Ear headphones. The new Trendy and Pleasing series headphones are fabricated in stainless metallic casings with evolved designs. The layered casing also provides enhanced sound isolation and eliminates any ambient sounds. In addition, the headphones also feature soft silicone ear buds that come in three replaceable sizes ranging from small, medium to large. PNY In-Ear Headphones are available in two ranges, the Pleasing series, is available in metallic grey and Black color palettes while the Trendy series comes in metallic red and charcoal black color. Moreover, the In Ear Headphones uses a gold plated 3.5mm plug that is compatible with IPods, IPhones, MP3s and other computer devices and the 1.1m cord ensures superior sound is travelled to the ear. For More Details See www.varindia.com

Live mobile Video Broadcasting on Android

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Fun2shoot has released its free, Fun2Shoot application on the android platform enabling users to quickly shoot and share live streaming video from their mobiles to their favorite social network and contacts, which can be viewed from the mobile or WEB browser. “At Fun2Shoot we have strived to make mobile video sharing simple and fun, enabling anyone with a mobile device to share their life in real-time. By bringing our video streaming application to the Android platform, Fun2Shoot is reinforcing its commitment to providing innovative video solutions for users worldwide. Our unique technology delivers the best possible live streaming experience even from a 2.5G + network. Fun2Shoot creates an altogether different experience, clubbed with our revolutionary technology which helps audience on the move,” said a representative of Fun2Shoot. Featuring browser-based interface, integrated web storage and one click social sharing; Fun2S

Zebronics launches Nova speaker

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Top Notch Infotronix, the brand owners of 'ZEBRONICS', has launched new 2.0 multimedia speaker ZEB-S750 Nova. It is a USB powered speaker and can be used with a laptop without any power connector. The bottom portion of the speaker is done in transparent stand which is illuminated with color changing LED lights. There is volume controller on the back of one of the speaker. Total output of the speaker is 6w, it comes with 2” drivers. Moreover, the speakers are available in two colors black and red. Pradeep Doshi, Director Sales, Topnotch Infotronix, said, “Wave speaker was a huge hit from Zebronics, it is very popular among consumers. To give more option in this segment we have launched Nova speaker. We have tried to improve the wave design and make it more unique and attractive. ” For More Details See www.varindia.com

SDHC Class 10 UHS-I Cards unveiled

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Transcend has launched new 32GB SDHC Class 10 UHS-I (Ultra High Speed Class 1) memory card equipped with the Toggle mode flash chips along with read  and write speeds of up to 85MB/s and  45MB/s respectively. In addition to transfer speeds, 32GB SDHC Class 10 UHS-I card can store a full eight hours of 1080p High-Definition footage or over two thousand RAW images. When paired with a high-end card reader, such as Transcend’s USB 3.0 RDF8 and ExpressCard RDF1, the UHS-I card provides file transfers between card and computer at up to 70MB/s and 85MB/s respectively. The SDHC Class 10 UHS-I card offers multi-platform compatibility across a wide range of SDHC and SDXC devices. Meanwhile, devices not optimized to use the UHS-I interface maintain the Class 10 speed rating, providing guaranteed write speeds of at least 10MB/s. In addition, each card features built-in ECC (Error Correction Code) to automatically detect and correct errors du

Kids friendly Designer II Tablet unveiled

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Inspan Infotech has launched Kids Designer II pen tablet from Genius. It has been designed with the aim to tickle the young brains of kids in the age group of 3-8 years. It enables Kids to paint, draw, write, use it as a mouse or even play a game. The specially developed game software helps kids to accelerate their learning skills in colors, shape, math, thinking, etc. the tablet is equipped with a series of fun games. Moreover, children can also use the cordless pen freely and store it in the adjustable pen stand. Sudhir S, MD, Inspan Infotech said, "With Genius Kids Designer II pen tablet it is so much more fun for kids to learn all the basics of future education while playing. Children in no-time will learn and explore all the features of the tablet. These kind of innovative tablets are surely required for today's competitive environment. I simply wish I had one of these during my early school days, it would have been a

Steve Stavridis joins NetIQ

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE NetIQ has appointed Steve Stavridis as PlateSpin Product Marketing Manager for NetIQ Asia Pacific.  Stavridis will be responsible for the development and management of the PlateSpin portfolio and driving revenue growth for the NetIQ business unit in the region.    Boris Ivancic, VP & GM, Attachmate Group, APAC said, “As part of our growth strategy, we have continued to make important appointments that will drive the company forward.  Steve’s breadth and depth of industry experience will accelerate the success of the PlateSpin portfolio in the region, which we believe is a huge opportunity.”  Stavridis further added, “The opportunity is twofold.  Firstly, with recent events such as those in Japan and Christchurch, companies realize they need to protect their data in the wake of natural disasters. Secondly, with the growth in cloud and virtualization, companies need to be sure their data is secure and that if data centers go do

12th VAS Asia 2012 to be held

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Bharat Exhibitions is organizing 12th VAS Asia 2012 in New Delhi on 6th July of 2012. Velti is participating as the ‘title sponsor’ for this event. Alex Moukas, Chief Executive Officer, Velti, said, “Velti works with more than 75 telecom operators and VAS players across the globe to design mobile promotions programs that attract customers, drive engagement, encourage loyalty and increase revenues. We are excited about our presence in the Indian market and be a part of the paradigm shift VAS industry is witnessing currently.” Shashi Dharan, MD, Bharat Exhibitions, said,  "VAS Asia 2012 will help in strategizing a strong vision for MVAS landscape in India as it is an ideal stage between the key influencers and decision makers under one roof. This year's event will develop innovative marketing tools for boosting the penetration of VAS adoption in the 3G Ready India. The renowned industry professionals from across the worl

Ajubeo selects Denver Data Center

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE FORTRUST has announced that Ajubeo has chosen its Denver, Colorado data center for their high-density cloud computing colocation deployment. The decision was based on FORTRUST's 100% uptime track record as well as its ability to accommodate Ajubeo's need for 17 kW per cabinet/rack. FORTRUST owns and operates the 224,000 square-foot data center that is an SSAE 16 SOC 1 and 2 Type 2 compliant facility in Denver, Colorado. Chuck Price, President & CEO, Ajubeo said, "The decision to deploy our Denver cloud hub at FORTRUST was obvious. FORTRUST is the only data center in Denver built to handle power-dense offerings like Ajubeo's enterprise-class cloud infrastructure. FORTRUST has never experienced an outage and their commitment to security is evident immediately upon entering the facility. FORTRUST enables Ajubeo to provide an infrastructure-as-a-service platform that is second-to-none." Rob McClary, VP,

Nexus 7 features PN65 NFC solution

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE NXP Semiconductors N.V. has announced that the newly launched Nexus 7 Tablet from the house of Google will feature its PN65 NFC solution to provide an amazing mobile user experience. The PN65 is validated and integrated on the latest release of Android 4.1, Jelly Bean featuring an NFC radio controller and an embedded Secure Element. The tablet builds on the successful introduction of NFC features in Nexus-branded smartphones and innovations like Google Wallet enabled by NXP technology. Jelly Bean includes NXP’s NFC open source software stack, making it easier for OEMs and application developers to bring NFC devices and services to market. For More Details See www.varindia.com

China, US on Par as Future Tech Innovation Leader

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Technology executives worldwide believe that China and the US will be at the forefront, with Cloud enabling both the next indispensable consumer technology and business transformation for enterprises. Mobile technologies will continue to build on Cloud, providing the tech breakthrough that will transform businesses, according to the Global Technology Innovation survey by KPMG LLP (US).  Gary Matuszak, Partner, Global Chair & US leader, KPMG's Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice, said, "The pace of technology innovations today is happening at an unparalleled speed and China's projected rapid rise to prominence as a technology leader would be another example of this. China's anticipated parity with the US tech sector shows the significant challenge facing the US to retain its position as an innovation leader. Other countries will continue taking steps to boost technology innovation and to attract tech

"Double Bonanza" scheme for Channel Partners

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Emerson Network Power has announced that it will reward its Network Solution Partners (NSPs) and Value Added Resellers (VARs) in India under the "Double Bonanza" channel scheme for every purchase of a Knurr F Series Rack (42U, 800x1090) made between 15th June, 2012 and 31st July, 2012. Emerson Network Power has also introduced a special price for the Knurr F Series Rack (42U, 800x1090) for the duration of the scheme. "Double Bonanza" is valid for all registered NSPs and VARs across India for sales from Ingram Micro.  For More Details See www.varindia.com

10 % Indian SMBs prepared for Disasters

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Symantec Corp. has announced the India findings of its 2012 SMB Disaster Preparedness Survey, gathered from 100 Indian SMBs with less than 249 employees. The survey uncovered that more than 90 per cent of Indian SMBs are not sufficiently prepared for disasters even as they grapple with high instances of disasters. On a positive note, the survey also revealed Indian SMBs are adopting technologies such as virtualization, cloud computing and mobility, often with improved disaster preparedness as a goal.  Vijay Mhaskar, Vice-President, Information Management Group, Symantec India, said, "Small and medium businesses are the backbone of India. These businesses cannot afford lengthy downtimes and so their ability to quickly recover from a disaster is critical. It is time Indian SMBs start looking seriously at having a sound plan with effective security and data protection solutions that will enable them to better prepare for and quic

Stellar expands its European Base

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Stellar has taken over YoData, Netherlands. Stellar and YoData were several months in talks about a possible collaboration. These discussions were completed last week and have led to the final takeover. Stellar unveils this move was a part of its global strategy of expansion.  Sunil Chandna, C.E.O., Stellar Data Recovery, said, "We are delighted about this takeover. BeNeLux region is one of the most important European markets for Stellar. Our customers are spread across 170 countries and with this move we will be able to extend our services network to customers in the Dutch region." Stellar offers industry's widest range of Data recovery tools that are powerful to handle recovery needs from almost all the platforms, databases, servers, external and internal storage devices. Stellar has state-of-the-art labs where experienced data recovery experts restore data from damaged storage media. For More Detail

Epson brings Ultra Short Throw Projectors

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Epson has launched its new series next-generation ultra-short throw interactive projectors - the Epson EB-485Wi / 475Wi and the Epson EB-485W/ 475W. The new Epson EB-485Wi / 475Wi are said to be intelligent, interactive ultra-short throw projectors that allow teachers and business presenters to conveniently turn any standard whiteboard or smooth surfaces into an interactive learning and presentation area. To achieve this, they feature a digital infrared pen that allows users to write with "virtual ink" on the projected area, manipulate interactive onscreen objects and features, or use them as a computer mouse. This innovative tool delivers a cost-effective solution for presenters to easily use its interactive capabilities and eliminates the need to purchase and install cumbersome dedicated interactive whiteboards. Samba Moorthy, Director - Sales & Marketing, Epson India, said, "This new generation of ultra- s

SAP's BusinessByDesign Solution implemented

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Yashas FRP Manufacturing Ltd. (Yashas) has implemented SAP's BusinessByDesign solution to reduce capital expenditure and enhance business visibility. SAP BusinessByDesign is a complete, fully integrated business management solution delivered as a cloud offering to the small and medium enterprises.  Sanjay Gupta, Managing Director, Yashas FRP Manufacturing Limited, said, "SAP BusinessByDesign has been an obvious choice for us.  It has given us the much required cloud infrastructure support that equips us with efficiency, and at the same time is simple to understand and easy to use. The cloud infrastructure has enabled seamless connectivity and enabled us to single-mindedly focus on new opportunities and business growth." Neeraj Athalye, Head - Cloud Business, SAP India, said, "Cloud computing is catching up with emerging businesses in a big way with benefits such as low upfront cost, reduced risk and innovativ

Nokia Siemens extends TD-LTE Speed Record

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Nokia Siemens Networks has achieved TD-LTE data speeds of 1.3 Gbps using its commercial Flexi base station hardware. The live demonstration at a recent China Information Technology Show in Beijing marks a new world record for the 4G mobile broadband technology. In addition, Nokia Siemens Networks is the first vendor to complete Phase 1 and 2 of China Mobile's (CMCC) TD-LTE field tests and leads the industry with its TD-LTE key performance indicators (KPIs). Markus Borchert, President, Nokia Siemens Networks Greater China, said, "Our record-breaking mobile broadband speeds, coupled with the successful completion of CMCC's TD-LTE field tests, clearly underline Nokia Siemens Networks' commitment to strengthen the TD-LTE ecosystem in China. As the world's specialist in mobile broadband, we will continue to drive TD-LTE innovations and commercial deployments across the globe." Nokia Siemens Networks provide

Microsoft Office 365 for Education released

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Microsoft Office 365 for Education is available now, providing the world's best productivity, communications and collaboration experiences to educational institutes at no cost. Office 365 for Education is a cloud-based suite that includes the familiar Microsoft Office desktop applications, as well as Microsoft Exchange Online, Microsoft SharePoint Online and Microsoft Lync Online. It provides educators with powerful tools to create anytime, anywhere learning opportunities across multiple devices, in addition to email, calendars, Microsoft Office Web Apps (Online companions to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote), video and online meetings plus advanced document creation features for curriculum planning and student projects. Anthony Salcito, Vice-President, Worldwide Education, Microsoft, said, "Getting the world's best technology in the hands of our students and teachers is critical to improving educational o