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Fujitsu's Thin Client Delivers Big Performance

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Fujitsu unveils the  FUTRO Z220 , the next-generation thin client with a system-on-a-chip (SoC) design based on ARM architecture, with integrated hardware-based protocol acceleration. Bridging the gap between Zero Client and Thin Client systems, it provides a versatile and economical entry into server-based-computing and virtual desktop infrastructure environments. “Businesses and enterprises today require individualized solutions to fit their unique needs in terms of infrastructure and company size. A considerable increase has been witnessed in the number of businesses and enterprises that look to deploy server-based computing or virtual desktop infrastructures. Depending on customer requirements for manageability, it can also support Scout Enterprise software to optimize the central administration of large thin client infrastructures,” said Alok Sharma, Country Manager, Workplace Systems, Fujitsu India. Fujitsu FUTRO Z220 for th...

LG Debuts Optimus Vu in India

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   LG Electronics has launched  LG Optimus Vu Smartphone  in India. With a 5 inch 4:3 aspect ratio display and a powerful 1.5 GHz Nvidia Tegra 3 Quad Core processor, the Optimus Vu blurs the line between tablets and Smartphones (It's a Phablet) for a whole new and unique smart device experience.   LG is no stranger to the ‘improvement through constant innovation’ concept, and this 5-inch not-just-a-smartphone wonder goes the extra mile to prove the same mantra. LG unveiled Optimus Vu at the Mobile World Congress earlier this year, and it has created waves since then with its unique form- factor and 1024-by-768 pixel screen.... See More

Brand Engagement on Facebook growing rapidly

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Adobe Systems Incorporated has released findings from its Adobe Digital Index report focused on digital advertising industry insights for  Q3 2012 , as well as an outlook through Q1 2013.  Each year, Adobe analyzes advertiser and user behavior from more than $2 billion in annualized spend under management. Based on the report, overall paid search among advertisers continues to grow across geographies, largely due to increasing mobile traffic, but Cost per Click (CPC), conversion rates and return on investment (ROI) varies across PCs, tablet devices and smartphones.... See More

Diwali Bonanza from Lenovo

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   This Diwali, Lenovo is gifting its customers a host of  special offers  on the purchase of Lenovo notebooks and All-in-One (AIO) desktops. Besides winning assured free accessories worth Rs.2,500/- on the purchase of select Lenovo AIOs, one can choose between this free set of accessories or free extended warranty for 3 years worth Rs.5,000/- on the purchase of premium notebooks. Speaking about the offers, Rajesh Thadani, Director, Consumer Business Segment, Lenovo India, said, “The festive spirit is in the air with Durga Puja, Dussehra and Diwali just around the corner.  To make gifting and shopping even more special for our customers, Lenovo brings its Mega ‘Diwali Celebration Offer’ promotion, another compelling reason to celebrate this season of cheer... See More

J. V. Ramamurthy is new MAIT President

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   J. V. Ramamurthy, President, HCL Infosystems Ltd., has taken over as the new President of  MAIT .  Announcing the President for 2012-13, Dr Alok Bharadwaj, President, MAIT (for 2011-12), said, “We are pleased to have J. V. Ramamurthy on board as the President of MAIT. An industry veteran, with in-depth exposure to various aspects of the IT industry, he is immensely respected in the industry for his incisive vision and astute knowledge.... See More

Improving Customer Experience tops Big Data Agenda

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   A new report released by IBM and the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford reveals that most big data initiatives currently being deployed by organizations are aimed at improving the customer experience.  Yet, despite the strong focus on the customer, less than half of the organizations engaged in active  big data initiatives  are currently collecting and analyzing external sources of data, like social media.  One reason is that many organizations are struggling to address and manage for the uncertainty inherent within certain types of data, such as the weather, the economy, or the sentiment and truthfulness of people expressed on social networks.... See More