VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

Verizon, having worked closely with a number of its key technology partners – Alcatel Lucent, Cisco, Ericsson, Juniper Networks and Nokia has announced that it is transforming its network by implementing a software-defined network architecture, laying the groundwork for new innovative services and applications. This SDN-based architecture is designed to introduce new operational efficiencies and allow for the enablement of rapid and flexible service delivery to Verizon’s customers. SDN is a new approach to designing, building and managing communications networks. SDN enables network programmability by leveraging a centralized controller and orchestrator to programme network flows. To enable its network vision, Verizon and its technology vendors have co-authored a comprehensive SDN Network Architecture document, which includes all interface specifications and reference architectures plus requirements for both control layer and forwarding box functions. This network architecture d

Canon has launched the sixth Canon Image Square (CIS) in New Delhi. Located in Janakpuri (G-10, Ground Floor, Vishwadeep Tower, Plot No. 04, District Centre), the store offers a complete range of photography and home printing solutions. The new store was inaugurated by Andrew Koh, Senior Director, Image Communication Products Group, Canon India. Along with excellent photography and photo printing solutions the exclusive CIS stores offer Canon’s most sought-after products from high-end to entry-level DSLR’s and attractive new compact cameras from the PowerShot and IXUS series. Photography accessories such as tripods, chargers, etc are also available. The CIS stores provide a range of printing services where customers can take prints of photographs directly from their smart phones, tablets, pen drives, memory cards or CDs. The trained staff at the stores assists customers in choosing products according to their specific needs. Other highlights include the comfortable EMI options ava

Fujitsu has announced that the Academic Competence Center of the Vienna University of Technology (ACC Wien) has chosen Fujitsu infrastructure for the University’s first implementation of SAP Business Suite powered by the SAP HANA platform. The new infrastructure enables vast amounts of data to be analyzed in real time without compromising on security. With this installation, Fujitsu provides the ACC Wien with a simple-to-maintain and cost-efficient platform that will be used by educational institutions across Austria for training and research purposes. Wolfgang Hopfes, Director, Global SAP Go to Market, Fujitsu, says, “By implementing Fujitsu’s infrastructure to run SAP Business Suite powered by SAP HANA, the Academic Competence Center of the Vienna University of Technology is giving its students a valuable opportunity to use and learn from the newest technology available. This knowledge and experience will open many doors for its students’ research and career opportunities now an

Microsoft has launched the Lumia 430 Dual-SIM, the most affordable Lumia yet, in India. Delivering an uncompromised smartphone experience, the Lumia 430 Dual- SIM is available in stores at a best buy price of INR5,299/-. The Lumia 430 Dual-SIM is the most affordably priced Lumia that will upgrade to Windows 10. The device will be available in bright orange and black colours. To demonstrate the uncompromised and unparalleled smartphone experience on the Lumia 430 to consumers, Microsoft Devices has conceptualized “Knockout on Wheels” – an experiential initiative that will challenge consumers for a faceoff between their existing smartphone and the newly-launched Lumia 430, to showcase the superior experience offered on the device. Consumers will be asked to perform the most common operations on the Lumia 430 as well as their existing phones, to showcase the superiority (Hardware and Software) of the Windows Operating System and the Lumia 430. Being flagged off from Delhi, the Lumia

Dell has announced the release of the new SonicWALL TZ Series firewalls. Featuring a dramatic increase in network performance to support faster Internet speeds, the ability to analyze encrypted SSL traffic, and an integrated wireless controller, the new solutions deliver enterprise-class security at a price point that is attractive for small businesses and large, multi-site distributed organizations. Murli Mohan Director dell software1 150x150 Dell announces launch of Dell SonicWALL TZ Series FirewallsMurli Mohan, Director & General Manager, Dell Software Group, says, “The Dell SonicWALL TZ series is designed to help small enterprises that are looking to improve network efficiency. With Dell’s TZ series, small businesses can now afford the same security as large enterprises.” The new SonicWALL TZ Series is built around, multi-core security processors to create the highest performance, desktop form-factor Unified Threat Management (UTM) firewall on the market with intrusion p

Brocade has announced it is redefining networking for IP storage systems with storage connectivity portfolio for both data center and disaster recovery applications to help enterprise IT teams manage growth, mitigate risk, and reduce costs. EMC will continue to work to integrate new IP storage technology features to the EMC Connectrix family of network switches and management software. “In delivering the industry’s first complete portfolio purpose-built and optimized for IP storage, Brocade is helping to ensure that our mutual customers can easily deploy, operate, and scale out high-performance fabrics that deliver the predictable performance and unmatched resiliency required for business-critical applications and disaster recovery initiatives. Brocade has been the de-facto standard for storage networking for nearly two decades. Our storage heritage is built into the DNA of every fabric switch we sell, whether it is IP or Fibre Channel,” said Jack Rondoni, Vice-President, Storage

Amdocs has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a substantial majority of Comverse’s business support systems (BSS) business unit assets for approximately $272 million in cash, subject to customary closing conditions. The Boards of Directors of Comverse and Amdocs have approved the transaction which, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions to closing, is expected to be completed before the end of September 2015. “With Amdocs’ broad range of products and services, this agreement will only serve to benefit existing Comverse BSS customers. Customers should feel assured by Amdocs’ experience with smoothly integrating acquisitions and their commitment to maintaining and growing relationships,” said Philippe Tartavull, President & Chief Executive Officer, Comverse. Eli Gelman President CEO Amdocs Management Limited. 300x300 Amdocs to buy Comverse BSS Assets worth $272 Million“As a result of this acquisition, Amdocs, with its more than 30-year industry experience, w

Infosys has announced an extension to its partnership with Microsoft Corp. As part of this collaboration, the Finacle suite of solutions will be available on Microsoft Azure. This offering will allow banks to utilize Finacle’s award-winning solutions, along with the robust capabilities of Azure, enabling them to operate at lower costs and with greater agility. Michael Reh infosys 150x150 Infosys and Microsoft together to offer Finacle on AzureMichael Reh, Senior Vice-President & Global Head, Finacle, Infosys, said, “The adoption of cloud in the banking sector has been relatively slow due to rising concerns about security, reliability and compliance. Banks are seeking opportunities to flexibly design their cloud deployment strategies so that they can cater to the increasing load of transactions from digital natives, while reducing technology management costs. Finacle on Azure will offer significant flexibility to banks to design their cloud approach. With Azure running on a net

Zebra Technologies has announced the MC18 mobile computer has earned a prestigious Red Dot design award. This award is in recognition of Zebra’s thoughtful customer-centric product design which delivers a more impactful solution to customers. Leveraging deep customer insights, Zebra delivered a retail solution that increases the number of devices available to customers while taking less floor space within their stores. The Zebra design team worked closely with market research teams to build a product that is friendly and approachable, while meeting the needs of a high-traffic supermarket environment. Joe White, vice president, Enterprise Mobile Computing, Zebra Technologies said, “We are honored to receive this recognition from the international design community. With a large all-touch display providing a true smartphone-style user experience, the MC18 helps our customers deliver a better shopping experience.” The MC18, a next generation personal shopper solution, allows superma