VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Su-Kam Power Systems  has announced becoming the technology partner in the " Solar Electrical Training Programme " offered by Rural Electrification Corporation in association with the Advit Foundation as part of the curriculum of Engineering and ITI students and especially for the economically weaker sections of the society. The programme will be rolled out in a phased manner in other colleges in the country with the first step being taken at DAV College, Mahindergarh. This programme is being initiated in order to meet the demand for trained manpower in the aggressively growing Indian solar market. It will span over a period of 5 months and is expected to churn out 200 qualified engineers and technicians who are well versed with the technicalities as well as the economics of Solar Photovoltaic. During the course of the training, candidates will undergo classroom training as well as hands-on solar workshops. Successfully tra...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As per a latest update,  Delhi International Airport  has announced successful implementation of  Road Traffic Safety (RTS) Management System - ISO 39001:2012 . With this development, IGIA has claimed that it has become the first Airport in the world as well as the first organization in India to be conferred this certification as stated by  British Standards Institution (BSI) . DIAL has embarked on the journey of implementation of " Road Traffic Safety (RTS) Management System -  ISO 39001:2012 " in May 2013. The certification body -  BSI -  then conducted two rounds of in-depth assessment including road network site visits in July & August 2013. By finding DIAL's RTS Management System in accordance with ISO 39001:2012 standard requirements, BSI conferred DIAL for this coveted certification. I. Prabhakara Rao, CEO-DIAL , said, "This certification is a testimony to our commitment towards ens...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As global insurance markets recover, insurers are moving from a cost-cutting stance to investment in strategic IT projects. According to a recent research report by  Ovum , it has been found that the overall global insurance IT budgets will grow at a 6.5-per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), with total  IT spend reaching US$109 billion by 2017 . Insurers are prioritizing investment that will drive customer acquisition and retention and improve operational effectiveness, says the global industry analyst. The life-insurance sector in Asia-Pacific will see the most rapid growth - expanding at 11.6-per cent CAGR by 2017, overtaking Europe as the second-largest regional market. The key business priority for European life insurers centres on reducing operating costs. This is driving IT investment in legacy system modernization, online channels and fraud detection systems. Ovum expects to see continued expansion of IT budge...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Hughes Communications India (HCIL)  has announced that it will provide a managed tele-education network to the  Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences  for postgraduation medical coaching. This satellite-based, online service will assist medical students in attaining success in their postgraduate medical exams. With a network of over one million schools and 18,000 higher educational institutions, India has one of the largest educational systems in the world, and the online education market is forecasted to grow to $40 billion by 2017. Dr Sumer Sethi, Director, Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences , said, "This technology is bound to help medical students, particularly those based in the tier-II and -III cities. We have the largest face-to-face classroom network in India with 30 classrooms. We are looking to leverage the advantages of satellite technology from Hughes, pioneers in tele-education and e-learning software to reac...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Microsoft Corporation (India)(NASDAQ:MSFT)  has launched the  Sculpt Mobile Mouse  optimized for Windows.Equipped with a Windows 8 key for easy access to the start screen and to all the favourite apps with just one click, it is designed for consumers who want enhanced mobility and productivity. The mouse is compact in its design and packed with wireless USB capabilities and BlueTrack Technology, which works on virtually any surface, making it an ideal device for the office or on the go. It is compatible with both Windows PC devices and Macs. Along with portability, it supports all types of computing – serious computing for professionals, basic computing for students, gaming & entertainment, and also mobile computing for on-the-go consumers. Alka Kaul, Category Lead -  Hardware, Microsoft Corporation (India) , said, "Microsoft has a legacy of creating innovative, design-friendly hardware products. The...