VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Skillsoft  has revealed new capabilities as part of its multi-phase joint development effort with  IBM(NYSE:IBM)  that leverages the power of big data in enterprise learning. The current phase of the program has produced algorithms to predict optimal engagement times, a content recommendation engine and a visualization framework to provide the foundation of a next-generation adaptive learning solution. "We are excited by the early capabilities we are developing with IBM," said  John Ambrose, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Corporate Development and Emerging Business, Skillsoft . "We're building a powerful new big data engine that will enable us to optimize learning experiences and uncover new learning patterns that can be applied immediately so that the system is continually improving. This is the perfect application of big data – harness it and apply it to improve individual and organizational performance."

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   EMC Corporation(NYSE:EMC) has announced new products and technologies that address the full continuum of data protection requirements facing users, both today and as they address the challenge of transitioning to software-defined data centers . In software-defined data centers, infrastructure is virtualized and delivered as a service.  To maintain effective protection during the transition to next-generation environments, data protection strategies and technologies must also evolve to a service-based delivery model. The EMC Data Protection Suite redefines the usage model for data protection software by enabling flexible application of integrated products to optimize both on-premise and cloud-based backup and archive environments as they evolve.  The Data Protection Suite consists of EMC’s Avamar, NetWorker, Data Protection Advisor, Mozy and SourceOne software offerings.  S

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   IAMAI  has released industry figures that indicate robust growth in the online retail business in India estimating the number of  online retailers as close-to 1 million  as of date. Subho Ray, President, IAMAI , said, "Nearly 1 million large and small retailers make use of online marketplaces to reach out to their customers in India today. These online retailers represent a very wide range of categories, including electronics, books, apparel, accessories, footwear and jewellery." The Association has estimated that online retail accounted for US$12.6 billion (INR62,967 crore), showing a year-on-year CAGR of 34 per cent since 2009 and is expected to escalate further as policy and FDI issues are addressed and delivery logistics come of age. The Association has identified key segment drivers such as apparel and jewellery brands which are marketing and selling their products increasingly through the online channel...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As per the latest update, SAP(NYSE:SAP) has announced the appointment of Ravi Chauhan as Managing Director for SAP India , further strengthening the senior management team of SAP Asia Pacific Japan. Effective immediately, Ravi will be responsible for driving SAP India’s growth strategy and operations across the country. Based in Bangalore, Ravi Chauhan reports directly to Adaire Fox-Martin, President of SAP Asia Pacific Japan. "As a technology hub and with its vast network of enterprises, entrepreneurs and users, India is undoubtedly a key market for SAP in the region and globally. We are confident that Ravi brings the right set of skills and experience to lead SAP India to continued success, as we increasingly address the needs of India’s rising millennial workforce,” said Adaire Fox-Martin, President of SAP Asia Pacific Japan . Ravi Chauhan brings close to three decades of w