VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Keeping pace with the growing smartphone market in India,  Maxx Mobile  has launched two new Android-based Dual SIM smartphones - AX8 Race and AX9Z Race. The Maxx AX8 Race  consists of a 5-inch capacitive touch display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels. It measures 147 x 79.4 x 10.2mm and weighs 198g. It has  512MB of RAM with 4GB internal storage , which is expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. Powered by a  1GHz single-core MediaTek Processor and a 2300mAh battery , the device sports an 8-mega pixel rear camera with auto-focus and LED flash as well as a 2-mega pixel front facing camera. It runs Android v4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and features 3G,  Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity  options in addition to FM radio. The Maxx A8 Race is available in Black and White colour options at a MRP of Rs.9,999/-(with a free stylish leather cover + free scratch guard). On the other hand,...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To enhance its Treasury and Capital Markets' business,  Union National Bank (UNB) of Abu Dhabi  has selected  Infosys Finacle(NYSE:INFY) , which will further help integrate the bank for handling trading, risk management and back office operations. Fuad Zeidan SVP & Head of Treasury & Investment Group from Union National Bank, Abu Dhabi , said, "As we expand our operations regionally and globally, it is critical for us to deploy the right technology that allows us to effectively reach and serve our customers. I am glad that, over the years, our quality focus has remained even as our operations have expanded significantly which reflect UNB's consistent adherence to the highest quality standards." Amit Dua, Associate Vice-President & Head - Client Services EMEA, Infosys  Finacle , stated, "We are excited to partner with UNB and help the bank realize its goals, as it transforms and taps new opportun...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   At  Citrix Synergy,  the company has announced Worx Mobile Apps built for business. Citrix Worx mobile apps are enterprise-ready mobile apps with security, policy and provisioning controlled by Citrix XenMobile. Worx mobile apps, offered with Citrix XenMobile, include WorxMail for secure e-mail, calendar and contacts, WorxWeb for secure web browsing and Citrix ShareFile for secure document sharing, sync and editing. Citrix(NASDAQ:CTXS)  also announced a new  Worx App SDK  for developers and a new Worx App Gallery for IT. More than 80 Worx-enabled third-party apps will be showcased in the Worx App Gallery. In addition, Adobe, Antenna, Appcelerator, Box, Catch, Concur, Expensify, HP, Good Reader and Xora have signalled their intent to work with Citrix. Citrix has developed a  simple and powerful Worx App SDK  that enables third parties and enterprise developers to Worx enable their mobile apps...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Cigniti Technologies Limited (BSE: 534758)  has announced that the acquisition of  Gallop Solutions Inc , a US- based specialized software testing services company. The combined entity is poised to become one of the leading independent software testing services companies with revenues of $40 million and more than 800 people worldwide. Gallop specializes in building and implementing niche solutions in the  Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) space with a special focus on Quality, Test Automation and Test Asset Modernization. Founded in 2009, Gallop Solutions is based in Irving, Texas in the US with an offshore technology centre at Hyderabad, India. Gallop employs more than 200 people worldwide with 2012 revenues over $9.5 million. Sriram Rajaram, President, Strategy and Corporate Development , said, "Gallop Solutions is a great cultural fit for us and they have a fantastic team. This merger will add value to ever...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To boost student employability through the education resource programme - Ed-vantage,  Microsoft Corporation India(NASDAQ:MSFT)  has joined forces with  Viva Group of Institutions . Through the programme, the company will provide a platform for corporate houses to hire high-caliber Microsoft Technology Certified Students from colleges for internship and employment. Ed-vantage programme will also allow facilitation of industry connections for eligible students. Sanket Akerkar, Managing Director, Microsoft India , said, "We are pleased to partner with them as the first Microsoft Ed-vantage Platinum Campus in Maharashtra. We are excited about the possibilities this partnership offers students in this region to acquire the right skills and become more employable. Along with globally recognized Microsoft certifications, we can foster connections with corporations and employers and provide students a great platform to ...