VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE In a move to further expand its connect with the Indian market and consumers,  Brother International  has announced its growth plans with the addition of three  new Mono Laser products to its existing wide portfolio of Mono Laser, Colour and Inkjet multifunction centres and printers. These products are designed to bring new technical innovations and provide the customers, a hassle-free printing experience at an affordable cost. These new models are Global Strategic models which are specifically targeted at emerging countries. With this initiative, the company aims to achieve over 15% market share in the Mono Laser category by 2015. Alok Nigam, General Manager – Sales, Marketing & Service at Brother International India , stated, “Brother International India is committed to introduce products that cater to the needs of Indian consumers. Our strategic alliances, partner recognition and education programmes help us achieve obje

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   In a fanatical cricket nation,  Datawind - the maker of Aakash PC tablets  – has signed a long- term partnership with the global cricket technology company  CricHQ . This partnership will see Datawind pre-installing the CricHQ app on all their tablet devices. With the ability to score matches, watch training videos and receive live ball-by-ball updates from cricket around the world, the CricHQ app will give Datawind customers across India an enhanced way to interact with the game they love. DataWind CEO, Suneet Singh Tuli , said, “From an amateur gali cricketer in a small town to a professional player, anyone can afford our low-cost PC tablet. This Rs.4,999 device not only allows you to make phone calls, access high-speed internet, study with preloaded NCERT e-books, but now, with the CricHQ app coming preloaded, it also allows you to live score your own cricket matches, receive live ball-by-ball updates from cricket around the

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   AOC  has announced appointment of  Rashi Peripherals  as the Regional Distributor for Kerala which will deal with the distribution of entire range of AOC monitors and latest AOC Breeze Tablets in the Kerala region.   Saurabh Grover, Director, AOC Monitors & Tablets , said, “In AOC we are keen on upgrading our product range in a short span of time to meet up the expectations of our tech-savvy consumers. We are delighted and very confident about this association with Rashi for their valuable experience and strong reseller base in Kerala. We have introduced our latest range of Breeze tablet in the Indian market and soon going to introduce our innovative Smart monitors. We expect to increase our market penetration and strengthen our presence in the region with our excellent innovations combined with expertise of Rashi.” Rajesh Goenka, VP – Sales & Marketing, Rashi Peripherals , said, “Rashi Peripherals has been dealing

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To deliver an improved user experience for architecture, engineering, construction and design professionals,  HP(NYSE:HPQ)  has introduced two web-connected printers,  HP Designjet T920  and  T1500 ePrinter series . These printers will help to transform the large-format printing process. These are designed to help busy workgroups complete work efficiently and meet deadlines by printing correctly from the start with true print previews and delivering fast, high-quality prints. Additionally, these devices help users on-the-go access, view and print projects from the cloud so they can collaborate easily with remote teams. Mahesh Soni, Country Manager, Designjet, HP GSB India , said, “More than two decades after the launch of the first Designjet printer, HP continues to bring design, architecture, engineering and construction professionals, large-format printing solutions with innovative features, such as the integrated stacking tray a

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Karbonn  has launched its flagship smartphone, the 13.9 cm (5.5”) Titanium S9 HD IPS smartphone. It comes with HD IPS Capacitive Screen and 16 Million Colors. The smartphone is powered by 1.2 GHz Quad Core Processor and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system. Shashin Devsare, Executive Director, Karbonn , said, “The Karbonn Titanium S9 is the most exciting revolution to have come from Karbonn till date. We understand the emergent needs of consumers of smartphone devices which look brilliant and work effortlessly. Thus, in this regard, our product innovation is geared towards creating an ecosystem of mobile devices which bring the best of smartphone experience to them.” Titanium S9 incorporates a 720p HD IPS capacitive display which is engineered for a  big-screen viewing pleasure . The smartphone includes a 13MP auto-focus with flash rear camera and a 5MP front-camera for video chats. It also enables the use

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To enable the customers across four telecom circles of Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to enjoy internet benefits at affordable prices,  Videocon Mobile Services  has slashed its GPRS rates by 90%, according to an announcement. As per the new tariff rates, once the subscribers exhaust their free 2G Data Pack quota, they can continue to access high-speed mobile internet by just paying 1 Paisa per 10KB from the earlier 10 Paise per 10KB. Arvind Bali, Director & CEO, Videocon Mobile Services , said, "With our new tariff revision, subscribers across these telecom circles can now enjoy high-speed mobile internet access which will be provided to them at the most attractive prices. In line with the brand’s pioneering positioning in providing value-for-money services, this 90% tariff reduction will help increase data penetration across segments, which will translate into stronger benefits for the brand an

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   The Redmond giant  Microsoft(NASDAQ:MSFT)  has announced that it is planning to make the next version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM available in the fall of 2013. Designed to redefine how businesses engage with their customers, the new version represents the approach Microsoft Dynamics is taking for developing and delivering business solutions that put people at the centre. Available both online as  Microsoft Dynamics CRM  Online Fall '13 and on-premises as Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013, this major release will deliver more personal experiences to sales, marketing and customer care professionals. Customer-centricity is the key. We want businesses to think about how they can help their customers match the right solutions, engage on the right terms and nurture their customers to ensure that every engagement they have with them is productive and enriching, said  Samik Roy, Director & Business Head, Microsoft Dynamics (Applications

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Spice  has yet again wowed the technology arena by bringing  Spice Cloud , Mobile Synchronization Service onto the consumer’s smartphones. With this launch, Spice is set to upgrade consumer experience to the next level, thereby setting a new benchmark in customer expectation. The new service will work with all flagship Smartphones and Tablets from Spice.  Spice Cloud enables consumers to automatically and wirelessly store and secure data, provide anti-theft features that protect the user’s content and help them to locate the device. T M Ramakrishnan, CEO Devices, S Mobility Ltd , said, The potential for Cloud services uptake in India and other emerging markets is phenomenal. Spice consumers will enjoy enormous benefits from Cloud services, including the flexibility to access files and data anywhere. They can even use the remote wipe option in case of theft or loss of their smartphones, ensuring data security. The Cloud service

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Commitment to achieve excellence has always been guided by Innovation. Keeping this thought in mind, a group of scientists, including an Indian-origin researcher, has designed a 3D printed "bionic" ear that can "hear" radio frequencies far beyond the range of normal human capability. For this, scientists at the Princeton University explored 3D printing of cells and nano particles, followed by cell culture to combine a small coil antenna with cartilage. Michael McAlpine, an assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, said, Our work suggests a new approach - to build and grow the biology up with the electronics synergistically and in a 3D interwoven format.  The team of scientists has used a new manufacturing approach called "3D Printing". These printers use computer-assisted design to conceive of objects as arrays of thin slices. Market watchers believe that the experiment will he

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   According to the latest update, the “Big Blue” of the  IT industry IBM(NYSE:IBM)  has signed a 10-year contract with  Jet Airways. Under the contract, IBM will manage the customer call centre, including providing improved analytics capabilities and a  “refreshed” IT infrastructure for Jet Airways . Also, IBM will offer a contact centre and backoffice services for JET Airways’ 11 lines of business, including domestic and international reservations, Jet Privilege programme, cargo, refunds and helpdesk services. Here, it is important to note that the latest arrangement is an extension of their (Jet Airways and IBM’s) three-year relationship under which IBM helped Jet Airways to transform its core IT infrastructure. Manish Dureja, Marketing Vice-President, Jet Airways, said, The company decided to migrate and consolidate the contact centre under IBM in order to gain scale, get the best resources and talent and competitive advantage