VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As per the latest update, the software firm  CSC  has acquired  Infochimps  which is a provider of big data Platform-as-a-Service for enterprise businesses and an open-source innovator based in Austin, Texas and with an office in Redwood City, California. Infochimps' team of highly skilled big data and analytics professionals and engineers will accelerate the development of CSC's data services platform, enabling CSC to quickly scale its big data business and offering Customers as-a-Service access to advanced data analytics.. "This acquisition aligns directly with  CSC's focus on next-generation technology solutions  and services. Infochimps' expertise in building industrial-strength data platforms on open-source technologies will advance CSC's big data capabilities significantly," said  Sashi Reddi, CSC's Vice-President & General Manager, Big Data and Analytics. Infochimps will be able to le...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To find out how the Indian non-profits are using technology to tackle problems in India and across the globe,  Google  has announced the launch of its Impact Challenge in India. The four submissions judged to be the best will each receive Rs.3 crore and technical assistance from Google to help make their project a reality. Indian non-profits are invited to apply online by 5th September, 2013 for the Google Challenge. A team from Google will review applications and announce 10 finalists name on 21st October. The public will then be invited to cast a vote for their favourite projects. Rajan Anandan, VP & MD, Google India , said, "We are thrilled that the Google Impact Challenge is being launched in India. It is a great opportunity for Indian non-profits to scale their efforts to help solve some of our toughest problems. India already has a rich tradition of corporate giving and hopefully the Challenge will galvani...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Xerox India(NYSE:XRX)  has introduced a series of multifunction printers (MFPs) enabled with  the new Xerox ConnectKey controller  that is designed to simplify how work gets done. The newly introduced  WorkCentre 7800 and 5800 ConnectKey MFP  series  is enabled with embedded security protection from McAfee, giving IT managers more control and peace of mind in “bring your own device” (BYOD) workplaces. These devices also have an extra layer of security with Cisco’s TrustSec that protects data paths to and from the devices. Xerox ConnectKey MFPs offer mobile printing and scanning solutions that integrate fully with cloud-based technologies and mobile devices. These devices provide the benefits of enhanced convenience, increased productivity and a more cost-effective infrastructure. These devices also come loaded with features such as scan to editable format, cost control by managing power consumption and...