VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

To fulfill the major promise made during the Delhi Elections to provide free Wi-Fi in Delhi, AAP has now framed a set of 10 questions to get suggestions from the public before going ahead in the implementation the project. The government has asked people of Delhi to send their suggestions to define public Wi-Fi with a set of case studies from across the world, a 200-word feedback through a WhatsApp helpline number, +919643327265, or through an email. The Delhi Dialogue Commission (DDC), an advisory body of AAP government chaired by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, has set the questions and has asked the respondents to consider the feasibility of the project and the technological challenges involved. The commission has also asked people about the essential services that a government should provide through public Wi-Fi, the kind of model that makes public Wi-Fi viable, sustainable and scalable in terms of usage, technology and financials, and if the same can be made financially sel

Blue Coat Systems has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds advised by Bain Capital, one of the world’s foremost private investment firms. The company is being acquired from Thoma Bravo, LLC in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.4 billion. Over the past three years, Blue Coat has experienced a significant increase in its market share across the globe, where 80 per cent of the Fortune 500 are its customers. In India, Blue Coat has realized a year-on-year growth rate of 45 per cent and has a customer portfolio of more than 400 companies. Globally, the company has also made several successful strategic acquisitions extending their solutions to the advanced threat defence, security analytics and encrypted traffic management spaces. Blue Coat offers an integrated portfolio of products that lead the industry in effectiveness in stopping today’s threats. “The world’s most-trusted brands use Blue Coat, and the acquisition

wipro2 e1425293879127 Wipro join forces with Acquia to deliver better digital experienceTo provide better digital experience to its clients globally, Wipro has partnered with Acquia, the digital experience company. Wipro leverages the Acquia Platform on critical client projects that require an open and agile framework to integrate content, community and commerce. With the Acquia Platform, Wipro brings together the open-source drupal web content management framework and a suite of digital engagement services. The platform can connect a broad range of applications that optimize digital experiences for greater relevance and impact. Andrew Aitken, GM & Global Open Source Practice Leader, Wipro, said, “Through this joint approach, we are providing solutions to help our clients create amazing experiences for their customers. We are helping global brands focus on the insights, interactions, integrations, and innovations that make extraordinary things happen for brands, businesses

To enhance home security, Panasonic has announced the launch of its new range of Wireless Video Intercom models – VL-SW251BX and VL-SF70BX – priced at Rs.29,900 and Rs.18,500,respectively. The VL-SW251BX comes with a 5-inch wide screen to deliver crisp and clear images with the ability of recording up to 400 pictures at a time. [50 separate sessions: 1 session consists of 8 shots]. Its special voice-changing function enables answering unwanted visitors by changing one’s voice. The intercom call feature enables the main monitor station and the sub-monitor station to transfer a door call using the same operation. Furthermore, the door station is equipped with LED lights [illumination lamp]. It enables the colour display of visitors at a distance of about 50cm at night. The VL-SF70BX comes with a 7-inch wide monitor – great for enhancing family security, this model can be easily installed anywhere at home. The picture recording function allows up to 50 images to be recorded at a t