VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   SAP AG  (NYSE:SAP) has announced it will join the  Livelihoods  Fund with an investment of EUR3 million. The  Livelihoods  Fund is a carbon investment fund organized as an investment company, with the goal to create social value for rural communities and contribute to their food security through the restoration of their ecosystems. Put in simple words, the fund plants trees, which fights climate change and poverty. “This investment supports our vision of helping the world run better by improving people lives,” said Peter Graf, Chief Sustainability Officer, SAP. “It confirms our sustainability commitment of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to the level of year 2000 by the year 2020, representing a decrease of more than 50 per cent. To date, we have achieved a reduction of 18 per cent and avoided cost in excess of more than EUR220 million over the last four years.” “SAP is executing across all three pillars to achieve o

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Recognizing  Nokia’s  commitment to the Indian market, consumers have ranked Nokia as the Most-Trusted Brand in India for the third consecutive year. The ranking is a part of the recently launched “Brand Trust Report 2013”, an annual research-based report by the Trust Research Advisory. The recognition highlights Nokia’s commitment to the Indian market and its continued focus on delivering consumer-centric innovation. The Trust Research Advisory’s “Most-Trusted Brand” survey identifies brands that have won that most special attribute – the consumer’s trust. The Brand Trust Report, India Study, 2013 is the third in its series and this year the report lists India’s 1,100 Most-Trusted Brands from 211 categories. It comprised comprehensive primary research based on 61 attributes called the Brand Trust Matrix, and was conducted among 2,505 influencer-respondents from 16 cities across the country. “Trust is one of the most important

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Microsoft Corporation (NYSE:MSFT)  has announced the availability of  Office 365  for consumers, a reinvention of the company’s flagship Office product line. Families can now subscribe to Office 365 Home Premium, which includes the latest and most complete set of Office applications; works across five PCs/Macs plus five mobile devices; and comes with extra SkyDrive storage. “This isn’t just another version of Office. This is Office reinvented as a consumer cloud service,” said  Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft Corp . “Together with Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, Office 365 gives you the freedom to do things when and how you want.” Microsoft also announced it will now deliver many new features and services to the cloud  first, transforming the company’s traditional three-year release cycle.  Now, new features and services stream to subscribers as soon as they’re ready. “This is a major leap forward,” said  Ramkumar Pichai, GM - Mi

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   RIM(NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM)  has launched  BlackBerry 10  platform that creates a new and unique mobile computing experience. Available on two new LTE-enabled smartphones, the BlackBerry Z10 (all-touch) and BlackBerry Q10 (touch with physical keyboard) smartphones powered by BlackBerry 10 offer you a faster, smarter and smoother experience than any other BlackBerry you have used before. BlackBerry has unveiled the new BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry Q10 smartphones at events held simultaneously in New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Dubai, and Johannesburg. “We are thrilled to be introducing BlackBerry 10 on the new BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry Q10 smartphones, to deliver a faster, smarter experience that continuously adapts to your needs. Every feature, every gesture, and every detail in BlackBerry 10 is designed to keep you moving,” said  Thorsten Heins, President & CEO, BlackBerry . ...... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Amidst reported talks of acquisition of some firms including Canadian smartphone maker RIM by PC manufacturer  Lenovo , the Chinese company has said it is on its way to explore possibilities in the direction. “However, we will never depend on acquisition,” said  Wong Wai Ming, Senior Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer, Lenovo Group . India remains high in Lenovo’s scheme of things. Commenting on the year gone by,  Amar Babu, Managing Director, Lenovo India , said, “The year 2012 marked a series of milestones for us – our Protect & Attack strategy, which refers to securing our leadership in our core businesses, while attacking newer opportunities, ensured that our overall profitability was not compromised in the run for market share. We will continue to invest in the India business, and I am confident that we will sustain this momentum in the years to come.” Meanwhile, Lenovo has reported a quarterly profit of $204

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Broadcom Corporation(NASDAQ: BRCM)  has announced a new line of switch system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions optimized to address workforce mobility and evolving network requirements in the enterprise. Broadcom’s new  StrataXGS BCM56340  Series  delivers a broad range of innovative features that simplify the provisioning and monitoring of mobile user traffic whileproviding secure, seamless and high-speed connectivity to the data center and cloud-computing storage resources.  As the number of connected devices and emergence of cloud-based applications continues to climb, demand for higher-bandwidth enterprise networks is growing at a rapid pace. With the trend toward bring-your-own-device (BYOD) in the workplace, enterprise IT managers must adapt with scalable, affordable, secure platforms in a unified infrastructure. Built on the proven StrataXGS architecture, the BCM56340 Series delivers more than 120 Gbps of line-rate performan

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   GIGABYTE  has announced two new models of workstation motherboards and one new model dedicated to mission-critical server applications. All of them being based on the  Intel  Xeon processors E5-2600 product family , these new models are designed to answer demanding needs for computing resources across various usage models, form factors and scales.  While these products have been naturally thought for scenarios requiring heavy computing power through GPUs or GPGPU / co-processors cards, from CAD/CAE to rendering, simulation and modelling, their most notable advantage relies in their unique memory performance capability: Achieved through GIGABYTE's capabilities in design, PCB layout and BIOS fine-tuning, this feature will be most appreciated in the many workstation applications where improvements in memory frequency result in speeding up the user's productivity and in all the industries relying on server applications wher

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   EDIMAX Technology  has launched  AR-7186WnA/B , redesigned for India, a high- performance ADSL2+ router boasting a detachable 5dBi high gain antenna, wireless 802.11n speeds up to 150Mbps and an impressive host of features. Edimax' redesigned and versatile ADSL2+ modem is ideal for cost-conscious homes and small businesses looking for a reliable, effective networking system. Advanced MIMO technology, built-in virtual server and DMZ features, ADSL2/2+ modem and IP sharing and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ensure powerful functionality and robust performance which is synonymous with Edimax Technology products. The AR-7186WnA/B modem router presents data rates up to six times faster and three times greater coverage than a standard 802.11g/b router. Fast, dependable Wi-Fi for PCs, laptops, game consoles, smart TVs and any other network devices from a single modem router. Share content, media and printers across multiple computers in

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Canon India Pvt. Ltd(NYSE:CAJ)  has unveiled an Out-of-Home initiative in India. Canon India went a step further by setting up Neon Signs at international airports in New Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai. Designed by Dentsu India, the concept lies in the growing popularity of Neon Signs in the country that surround consumers with unique and ubiquitous visual impact. Kazutada Kobayashi, President & CEO, Canon India , said, “Today, we have pioneered the ‘Out of Home Media’ initiative by launching the Canon Neon sign at specific locations in three major cities of India becoming the first Japanese company to create such a major launch in India. This is part of our growth strategy for 2013 to create a powerful brand recall for our customers.” Alok Bharadwaj, Executive Vice-President, Canon India , said, “As part of the company’s commitment to India and its growth, we, at Canon India, are delighted to launch the Neon signs at p

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Keeping in mind the current growth trend of Tablet Devices in the upcoming days, WishTel  has introduced a new range of its very popular  BSNL IRA ICON tablets that are loaded with Hindi OS interface. This tablet allows all Android users not only to type in Hindi but read and access all functions and icons in Hindi. This tablet PCs delivers optimized experience in typing and surfing in the Hindi language using Hindi keyboard.  Designed and manufactured in India, Wishtel’s IRA ICON, the 7inch Tablet PC, IRA ICON is a 1024X768 pixel full angle TFT LCD capacitive multi-touchscreen that runs on Android 4.0 with Hindi OS , 1.2 GHz processor and a non-standard 1GB of RAM. The IRA ICON supports calling features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and also comes with built-in stereo speakers and a microphone. The device comes with a full complement of ports, including USB, SD Card, audio and HD video to simplify the use of industry standard

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Kobian  has announced its special scheme –  Mercury Bonanza  for its partners. The scheme covers all Mercury products and is designed for pan-India channel partners. The scheme is designed for partners to work on a wide range of products and earn attractive rewards like Bangkok trips, LCD television, Tablets and LED Monitors. The schemes are valid from 1st January to 31st March, 2013 and valid for the purchases billed out from Kobian authorized distributors. Targets for the quarter are varied allowing smaller B and C city partners also to avail the scheme and maximize their business and earn attractive rewards. However, above schemes cannot be merged or clubbed with any other scheme that may be running at that time. Gifts can be  Mercury or iXA products  of equivalent value or any other brand. Kobian reserves all rights of execution, alternation and will entertain all the scheme claims directly. Sushmita Das, Country Manage

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Moser Baer  has, yet again, introduced a new collection of pen drives this Valentine. Keeping pace with the changing times, the collection is for those who are no longer interested in mundane gifts. It boasts of four attractively designed pen drives in unconventional shapes and forms giving consumers an interesting gifting option to celebrate the season of love. The heart-shaped pendant  USB with a chain in golden color  will surely make her feel special. Studded with crystals on one side and shiny gold finish on the other, it is a classy gift for her. The bracelet-shaped USB in silver hue with shiny blue crystals on the top is the perfect gift to convey your sentiments. The guitar-shaped pen drive dazzles with red and white crystals on a golden base. It comes with a key chain making it a valuable buy for him. The fourth and the last offering in the range has been named as Macho. The pen drive, designed for men, comes housed in a

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   HP(NYSE:HPQ)  and  SHARE INDIA  are planning to work together to improve the access to  quality healthcare in rural India . Based on a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU),  HP  and SHARE INDIA will collaborate to deploy HP’s cloud-enabled healthcare solutions in rural Andhra Pradesh.   SHARE INDIA – a non-government organization (NGO) – is recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the  Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India , for its work in improving healthcare awareness and facilities to the underprivileged in India through affordable community welfare initiatives. As part of the MoU, HP intends to transform an existing rural health centre in Aliyabad, located 45 kilometres (28 miles) from Hyderabad, into an eHealth Centre by deploying a fully-integrated cloud technology solution.  The solution will connect the medical equipment deployed at the eHealth Centre with an eHe

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Toshiba  has been awarded as the “Storage Manufacturer of the Year” for external storage device in India. This award is testimonial of the Brand power and Quality of Toshiba storage products, and Rashi Peripherals is proud of the same. Polad Garda, Manager Marketing – Storage Devices, Toshiba India , said, “We, at Toshiba India, are very excited and immensely motivated to be named as the best in the market of external storage devices. Such appreciation from the media helps us grow in the highly competitive Indian market. We will in future try to maintain this position and this endorses our commitment to quality & focus for the Indian market. ” Rajesh Goenka, VP- Sales & Marketing, Rashi Peripherals Pvt. Ltd , Said, “This is just the beginning...... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Genius  has presented a new generation of multimedia keyboard, experience the  Genius desktop keyboard KB-M205 , the low profile key cap structure provides maximum typing comfort and a quiet typing experience. There are six keys for media control and Internet access, giving you one-touch controls to access music, volume and the internet so you can accomplish tasks faster. In addition, a spill-resistant design protects the keyboard from accidental spills. The KB-M205 classic black and red finish provides a sleek, eye-catching design with durability to match and it is expected to be the most popular multimedia keyboard this year....... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Infotech Software Dealers’ Association (ISODA)  has concluded its third tech summit in  Phuket (Thailand)  from January 23–26, 2013 to reward partners for their outstanding performance in the software reselling and solutions business. Over 105 participants attended the summit this year including the CEOs and Directors of the partner organization.  Also, more than 76 dealers across the country and 15 sponsors participated to make the summit a grand success. This year, ISODA roped in  Oracle as its Platinum Sponsor . The theme of the summit “Together We Can” was the spirit of the summit throughout. “The total sponsorship amount has increased by 20 per cent this time compared to last year. This year, we took solution-focussed approach on seeking sponsorships and speakers. We have got at least one or two sponsorships on various solutions,” said K. Gunasegharan, Chairman, Organizing Committee, ISODA...... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   According to a latest announcement, Symphony Technology Group (STG) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the employment and resident screening business of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a division of Reed Elsevier. The combined company will utilize its powerful data, analytics and technology capabilities to deliver even more value to its global customers in North America, Europe, China, India and throughout Asia, in financial services, retail, healthcare, manufacturing and other key verticals. “The combination of these two leading companies will transform how employers select and screen their employees, dramatically improving the quality of their talent and their recruiting processes and productivity. The customers of First Advantage and LexisNexis now have access to the industry's broadest set of services and expertise and the best technology and solutions for acquiring and retaining the best and most skilled talent

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   ITC Infotech  has entered into partnership with  SAP  to provide end-to-end services, including niche services and solutions to clients in South Africa. ITC Infotech’s services for the South African market will also focus on SAP solutions for Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Enterprise Information Management (EIM), Business Intelligence and Sustainability. Desmond Nair, Ecosystems and Channel Director, SAP Africa, said,  " ITC Infotech has extended their global partnership into Africa  as they have seen the growing potential of this continent. We will be working together to extend the EPM solutions in the banking and mining space." Hardeep Singh Garewal, President – EMEA Operations, ITC Infotech, said, “Our deep expertise in SAP technologies and long-standing relationship with SAP will immensely benefit companies in South Africa. ITC Infotech has already made significant inroads into this emerging market. We a

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Western Digital(NASDAQ:WDC)  has announced expansion of its product portfolio addressing small- and medium-sized businesses with the addition of network backup software and appliances from  Arkeia Software , recently acquired by WD. WD has also announced that the Arkeia Network Backup version 10.0 software, for which a limited release was delivered in December 2012, becomes generally available.  “Arkeia’s products expand WD’s growing product portfolio of solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses. SMB organizations are managing ever-growing volumes of critical business data, which need to be stored, shared, protected and secured. Our easy-to-manage small storage server, WD SentinelDX4000, provides backup and storage centralization capabilities for small businesses and workgroups, while Arkeia’s network backup software provides a more feature-rich data-protection solution for larger SMB customers,” said Jim Welsh, Executive Vi

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Infosys(NYSE)  has announced the launch of  AssistEdge  to deliver an integrated and seamless cross-channel experience to its customers. The product’s distinctive context-passing capability, patented self-care technology and intuitive dashboard helps in enhancing customer experience and boosting agent’s productivity, both of which are persistent challenges for the call center industry. AssistEdge empowers customers to resolve issues by themselves through a powerful self-care engine. Equipped with interactive text, visual and video troubleshooting mechanisms, it also offers recommendations from relevant social forums and communities for peer-to-peer assistance. AssistEdge incorporates an intelligent routing algorithm which analyzes and directs queries requiring expert assistance, in real-time, to the right expert based on parameters such as skill, geography, priority, and workload. This aids faster call resolution, along with a

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Epson India  has launched the next-generation of its most affordable entry-level all-in-one inkjet printers which are designed to save users running costs with their affordable supplies. The new all-in-one printers launched are: Epson Expression  ME-101 All-in-One (AIO)  and Epson Expression ME-301 All-in-One (AiO) that have Wi-Fi and use Epson DURABrite Ultra ink. These new printers will replace Epson’s Stylus TX121 All-in-One and are also the first models to bear Epson’s new “Expression” branding that will be used for future Epson printers designed for home use. Using Epson’s proprietary Micro Piezo print head technology, the new printers have a maximum print resolution of 5760 X 1440 for smooth gradations for both grayscale and colour documents and photos and a high print speed of 24 pages per minute (ppm) in mono printing and 13 ppm in colour printing under their ink-saving draft mode...... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Comviva  has announced that it has engaged  AdaptiveMobile  to provide operators with the network-based web and message content filtering solution. This collaboration will help operators to leverage monitoring and advanced security techniques to protect their network, subscribers and enterprise customers against the growing threat of mobile abuse. The web and message content filtering function will allow service providers to perform a complex assessment of the content of messages and data, looking for specific text combinations or even the content type (music and picture files). AdaptiveMobile’s content filtering techniques will add another element of control over spam to further manage unwanted messages and operators will have the most comprehensive solution for identifying and preventing fraudulent SMS/MMS and spam. Manoranjan Mohapatra, CEO, Comviva , said, “With the ever-increasing spam messages from unregistered telemarket

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Jabra has launched  SPEAK 510 Speakerphone with Bluetooth . Using plug-and-play connectivity, Jabra SPEAK 510 makes sure that the user is just seconds away from virtual meetings and hands-free conversations. It can be connected via Bluetooth to the PC, tablet or smartphone. Jabra SPEAK 510 is designed for professionals with an everyday need for audio conferencing or simply hands-free calls. It functions as a lightweight audio device with its compact design and convenient travel case and 15 hours of battery to keep the conversation alive. The crystal-clear omni-directional microphone means attendees all around the speakerphone can hear and speak clearly – making it ideal for one-to-one and smaller group conference calls. Ralph Ede, Managing Director – South Asia, Jabra , said, “Jabra SPEAK 510 speakerphone targets the mobile worker to a further extent than ever before. Featuring Bluetooth technology, Jabra SPEAK 510.... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Samsung Electronics  has launched a new smartphone –  Samsung GALAXY Grand . The device is powered by Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system and runs on a 1.2 GHz Dual-Core processor. Even though it supports a massive 5.0” screen with WVGA TFT display powered with mDNIe technology, the device also features the Multi Window feature that allows multitasking and running of multiple applications simultaneously without having to switch screens. The Samsung GALAXY Grand’s Smart Dual-SIM feature provides total communication flexibility, allowing users to manage two phone numbers from a single phone. It is possible to receive calls on one SIM number while taking a call from the other. Smart Dual-SIM also offers the flexibility of selecting different mobile billing plans for either...... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   According to  Kaspersky Lab  data, the share of spam in  email traffic decreased steadily throughout 2012 to hit a five-year low . The average for the year stood at 72.1 - 8.2 percentage points less than in 2011. Such a prolonged and substantial decrease in spam levels is unprecedented. The main reason behind the decrease in the spam volume is the overall heightened level of anti-spam protection. Spam filters are now in place on just about every email system, even free ones. Also, many email providers have introduced mandatory DKIM signature policies (digital signatures that verify the domain from which emails are sent). Another factor behind the falling levels of spam is inexpensive advertising on legal platforms.  With the emergence of Web 2.0, advertising opportunities on the Internet have skyrocketed: banners, context-based advertising, and ads on social networks and blogs. The report also revealed that the larg

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Bharti Airtel  has unveiled Airtel Dynamic Mobile Exchange (DME) for corporates. The solution has been developed for workforce to access enterprise data from anywhere on a device of their choice, in a secured manner, thereby enhancing the business productivity of the enterprise while meeting mobile data security requirements. The key features of this solution are providing secured email across multiple device platforms. It also segregates personal and official email, data, applications and other documents in separate containers and allows any enterprise to launch its own corporate app store. DME offers mobile handheld bundled with mobile application with 2G/3G. It also works as a Remote Device Manager of users, devices and applications of mobile fleet of any Enterprise. Airtel DME ensures seamless implementation of the Enterprise BYOD concept without compromising on corporate data security. Airtel DME allows employees to segreg

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Dell(NYSE:DELL)  has announced the IT Facility Management Services for  Emerson India which will help Emerson to increase manageability and reliability among its user base and has helped the team by enhancing IT operations. Emerson chose Dell’s solution and support to help manage their end-user computing, regularize their process improvement and achieve higher user satisfaction.  Dell has helped Emerson in implementing a single point of accountability, offered control over multi-vendor end-user computing environments, delivered flexibility and scalability that helped in reducing the total cost of IT operations. Dell will also support Emerson to provide additional benefit to its dispatch service for reducing the downtime resulting in improved customer satisfaction as well as regularize the process improvements with the help of the in-house processes and ITIL-based tool. Dell has also provided server support for Emerson.  Parag K