VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

Seagate Technology is integrating IBM Spectrum Scale software with its ClusterStor High- Performance Computing (HPC) storage to deliver a new software-defined storage appliance.  The new appliance will help users manage the demands of data-intensive workloads, such as genomic research, computer-aided design, digital media, data analytics, financial model analysis and electronic design simulations. “The newly-engineered system will bring the capabilities of IBM Spectrum Scale together with the unique performance efficiency and scalability of Seagate’s ClusterStor systems, helping clients to manage demanding, data-hungry high-performance computing applications more efficiently than before,” said Ken Claffey, Vice-president & General Manager, Seagate HPC Systems Business. “To do so, we are building on the Seagate core, extending innovation from the device into the information infrastructure, both on-site .” Read more

SanDisk Corporation has introduced the iNAND 7232 storage solution – a new, advanced embedded flash drive (EFD) optimized to deliver best-in-class imaging performance and superior storage capacity in flagship mobile devices. Available in capacities up to 128GB, the iNAND 7232 storage solution enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to introduce smartphones, tablets and other connected devices that feature ample storage to meet the needs of increasing consumer content while providing data-rich application experiences and next-generation digital photography capabilities. “From North America to China, consumers are demanding higher and higher-capacity storage,” said Vivek Tyagi, Director – Business Development & Sales, SanDisk India – Enterprise & OEM Sales. “Our iNAND 7232 storage solution not only enables mobile OEMs to cost-effectively deliver the robust storage mobile users want, it is also our most advanced embedded storage solution to date. It leverages new, in

Dell has announced the start of a multicity channel roadshow to launch and train partners on its next generation of Vostro notebooks. Dell will be meeting partners in 8 cities that include Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Patna and Bhubaneswar. The roadshow, beginning on July 14 in Pune, aims at empowering and energizing Dell’s Small & Medium Business channel partners to address evolving customer requirements. The event is designed to directly engage with the Small & Medium Business channel to help them get a better understanding of the newly-upgraded version of the Vostro series. Through this engagement, the company also strives to empower partners with additional sales support to maximize their profitability and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. Dell’s widespread channel network of 6,000+ partners is an integral part of the Small & Medium business operations and this initiative is aimed at strengthening this harmony... Read more

HP has announced a High-Performance Computing (HPC) alliance with Intel Corporation created to advance customer innovation and help expand accessibility of HPC to enterprises of all sizes at the International Supercomputing Conference. To increase accessibility of HPC, the companies will launch a new Center of Excellence (CoE), which is designed to bring a community of experts from both companies to support customers in planning, developing, deploying and managing HPC solutions. With this alliance, companies now have the much-needed accessibility to the best-of-breed Intel and HP technology, industry-optimized HPC solutions from HP and the HPC CoEs with experts who can help achieve business goals. “As data explodes in volume, velocity and variety, and the processing requirements to address business challenges become more sophisticated, the line between traditional and high- performance computing is blurring,” said Bill Mannel, Vice-President & General Manager, HPC and Big Da

Data Security Council of India (DSCI) has organised its seventh edition of annual event Best Practices Meet (BPM) in Bengaluru. The two day event has witnessed discussions on contemporary issues including policy matters, concerted efforts taken at national and sectoral levels, proposed industry steps, market response, globally evolved practices, technology innovation, industry standards and architectural designs, to see how they play their roles in building a secure cyber space. The conference was inaugurated by K. K. Natarajan, CEO – Mindtree. Mindtree DSCI presents 7th Best Practices MeetSpeaking on the occasion K. K. Natarajan said, “There has been great push for transforming the economy into a digital economy, complemented by Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of a digitally empowered nation. As digital technologies on the one hand create immense opportunities, it gives rise to considerable vulnerabilities that can weaken the security posture.” He added “I am conf

MTS, from Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL), has announced a special Monsoon Win-Soon Offer for its prepaid customers across the Kerala Circle. MTS’s ‘Monsoon Win-Soon Offer’ is an exciting proposition specially announced to add to the joy this monsoon season. The initiative is open to both new and existing data and voice customers of MTS in Kerala circle. Customers participating in this offer stand to win a range of exciting prizes including motorcycles, branded LED TVs, Tablets, Gold Coin vouchers etc. MTS logo Chance to win bumper prizes for MTSs Kerala CustomersSuresh S Kumar, COO – Kerala, Karnataka & Tamil Nadu, MTS India said, “At MTS India, we are always looking for opportunities to engage with our customers and  delight them by offering them added benefits on our products and services. This monsoon, we have come up with a unique Win-Soon offer which provides a bag full of exciting rewards to be won including motorbikes, LED TVs, Tablets amongst others. I am ho

OPPO has announced an exciting ‘Big Monsoon Offer’ for its customers with attractive discounts up to 40% on select models like Neo 3, Yoyo, Find 5 mini and Mirror 3. The offer will be implemented across all OPPO stores and retail outlets. Tom Lu, CEO, OPPO Mobiles India said “With the onset of monsoon, we have decided to come up with ‘Big Monsoon Offer’ to further strengthen our bond with the customers. There are attractive offers available and we are sure that this competitive offer will excite customers who are looking for handsets with innovative technologies at affordable price.” Read more

Wipro Digital has announced the winners of the twelve-hour hackathon – ‘Code the Future’, held in Bangalore. Over 350 individuals participated in the event. The youngest competitors were 12 year-olds. Participants were tasked to create an innovative mobile or web application that can offer a superior user experience when integrated with digital solutions that are being currently used in industry sectors such as e-commerce, healthcare, transportation, logistics and others. wipro logo n Wipro Digital declares Winners of HackathonJudging on the basis of their business potential, user experience, technical complexity and their alignment with the brief, the apps were evaluated by a panel of judges, which included members of Wipro leadership team as well as industry veterans from other organizations. Each team was allowed ten minutes to present their applications and were interviewed by the jury. The winning teams were rewarded with tablets, mobile phones, Kindles or quad copters... R