VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Lenovo  is being crowned with laurels after laurels. The Chinese PC maker which came to the forefront of the world’s attention when it acquired IBM’s PC business eight years ago, has now become the Number 1 PC maker in the world. According to statistics on worldwide personal computer shipments for the second quarter released by  International Data Corporation  and  Gartner , Lenovo has edged past H.P to emerge as the top supplier of Personal computers. Dell is a distant third. However, the global PC shipments have also dropped. According to Gartner’s report, total PC shipments worldwide were 76 million, down 10.9 percent. I.D.C. put the number at 75.6 million, down 11.4 percent. This is the fifth straight quarterly decline for PC industry. Sales of every one of the five major companies followed by Gartner and IDC (Acer and Asus were the other two) had declined worldwide.... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   With over 1,000 customers in India and comprising the support of Certified Partners and Sales, Pre-Sales Certified Partners across the Star, Platinum, Gold and Silver categories, NetApp(NASDAQ:NTAP)  has announced to strengthen its focus and partnership with the channel base in Pune. With this declaration, NetApp is focussed on providing more tightly integrated and automated storage and data management solutions to their customer base. By leveraging each other’s expertise, NetApp will work with the partner base in Pune to enable customers to derive greater value and efficiencies from their dynamic infrastructures as well as reach across market segments. Krithiwas Neelakantan, Director, Channel & Alliances, India & SAARC, NetApp , said, “The idea behind redefining this approach is to expand NetApp’s reach to all parts of the country. Given the strengthened and enhanced relationships that we share with our channel partner

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   In order to make it easy for enterprises to run applications in the public cloud, HP(NYSE:HPQ)  has announced new HP Cloud Services functionality and services built on OpenStack technology.   As a part of the  HP Converged Cloud portfolio , new HP Cloud Services capabilities include larger compute instances, virtual private cloud enhancements, improved image management and faster bulk data import. These enhancements are designed to simplify the development and deployment of applications in the cloud. They also will help organizations of all sizes to better manage data influx and transition to the cloud faster. V. Ramachandran, Country Manager, Converged Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions, Cloud Systems, HP India , said, “With the explosion of big data, organizations are looking for ways to capitalize on the cloud to manage their information-heavy workloads. Today’s additions to the HP public cloud portfolio make it easier for u

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To transform the data center and accelerate hybrid and private cloud adoption,  Hitachi Data Systems Corporation  has announced a joint initiative with  Microsoft  and select channel and System Integrator partners by offering substantial incentives for customers who deploy new Hitachi Unified Compute Platform (UCP) Select for Microsoft Private Cloud. This new program has started from July 1, 2013 and will end on July 1, 2014. The program aligns with  Microsoft’s Cloud OS Accelerate Program , which provides funds to help customers offset the services cost of deploying Microsoft private and hybrid cloud solutions, accelerates deals, and helps drive competitive wins. As announced earlier this year at MMS (Microsoft Management Summit) 2013, Hitachi UCP Select for Microsoft Private Cloud solutions have been validated for Microsoft’s Private Cloud Fast Track architecture, version 3. The Hitachi converged infrastructure combines Hitac

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As a part of its Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) initiative, HCL Care, the support and service division of  HCL Infosystems , has announced the launch of multiple HCL Touch Centres across various cities in India.  HCL Touch Centres  will offer a wide range of quality services for multiple products and brands. Aimed at creating an organized play in the retail service provider market, HCL Touch Centres will offer one-stop solution to all servicing needs for mobility, IT and consumer electronics and Home Appliances products across brands. Starting with 8 centres in Delhi-NCR, this D2C project will gradually expand across Tier-I, Tier-II and Tier-III cities in India. Sayantan Nandi, Sr. VP & Business Head – HCL Care, HCL Infosystems Ltd , said, “HCL Care has always been known for its customized service solutions through quality-driven processes, superior infrastructure and technically skilled resources. With HCL Touch Centres, our aim is

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Samsung Electronics  has launched the revolutionary  Samsung GALAXY S4 Zoom  and the compact yet powerful, GALAXY S4 Mini in the Indian market. The unique GALAXY S4 Zoom combines stylish heritage of the latest Galaxy S4 Smartphone with advanced photographic capabilities. Manu Sharma, Director, Samsung Mobile, said, “As communication becomes increasingly visual in nature, people wish to capture and share their moments in the highest quality possible and the Galaxy Zoom fulfil this need by combining the advanced functionality and connectivity of the GALAXY S4 with the high-quality photographic experience you’d expect from a compact camera. The Galaxy mini, on the other hand, provides consumers with a new way to enjoy the flagship Galaxy S4 experience.” With the revolutionary Zoom Ring, the user can access GALAXY S4 Zoom’s key features in a simple way. Zoom Ring will activate the In-Call Photo Share feature, letting users cap