VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

Fortinet has announced its FortiSandbox results from the NSS Labs Breach Detection Systems (BDS) Group Test. In the tests, FortiSandbox demonstrated the optimal combination of protection, performance and price, earning NSS Labs’ coveted “Recommended” rating. This important third-party validation further demonstrates the efficacy of Fortinet solutions in protecting enterprise customers from sophisticated cyber threats. Earning this latest rating also establishes Fortinet as the only company to deliver an integrated, end-to-end Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) protection solution with each component independently validated and Recommended by NSS Labs. fortinet logo 300x300 Fortinet earns NSS Labs Coveted Recommended RatingThe NSS Labs BDS test utilized a rigorous testing methodology (established together with leading vendors in the industry) designed to reflect the challenges faced by IT professionals in detecting previously unknown and often targeted attacks engineered to circum...

Savera Marketing has announced their strategic partnership with Panram. Under this alliance, Savera will distribute a wide range of external flash-based memory devices from Panram pan India. The partnership is poised to spur growth across markets through various channels such as traditional retail outlets, LFRs and e-commerce portals. Savera Marketing forms close and mutually beneficial partnerships with the world’s leading IT brands to bring its customers most advanced and technology products. With core beliefs in their topnotch team and performance excellence, they partner with vendors and help them in achieving various goals. Further, they also help their customers to leverage more satisfaction by delivering products and solutions according to their evolving needs... Read more

Avaya and AGC Networks have tied up to deliver cloud-based services to businesses across India. Under the terms of the agreement, AGC Networks will deliver communication and collaboration capabilities for new and existing customers in India, with the support and expertise of the Avaya Private Cloud Services organization. “This announcement demonstrates our focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions in innovative, adaptable formats designed to deliver Return on Technology Investment (ROTI). Avaya technology has long been at the heart of many of our major deployments and we look forward to being able to now expand our reach substantially. As trusted advisors, we believe our customers deserve the best and this model does just that – it takes away complexity and lets them get on with managing their business,” said Anil Nair, Managing Director & CEO, AGC ... Read more

Lenovo has roped in Shailendra Katyal as Director – Ecommerce, Strategy and Analytics. In his new role, Shailendra will own strategy and execution for E-tail segment as well as Lenovo’s own online store. He will report to Rahul Agarwal, Managing Director, Lenovo India. Announcing the appointment, Rahul Agarwal, Managing Director, Lenovo India, said, “We are pleased to appoint Shailendra in this role. He has a proven track record over the years and contributed immensely to the company’s success in India. The Home & Small Business (HSB) has seen significant growth under his leadership.  In his new role, Shailendra will also head strategy for Lenovo.  Lenovo is diversifying dramatically to emerge as a technology leader and in the journey to achieve this, Shailendra will work closely with me to identify key areas of growth and build capabilities for sustained market leadership.” Read more

Cyberoam, a Sophos company, is going to celebrate its fourth Channel Convention at Macau, China. Cyberoam will felicitate partners on their yearly sales performance and will present the company’s strategy for the year ahead. CCC (Cyberoam Channel Convention) has gained recognition as an event with high fervour, exuberance and razzmatazz. Locations like Goa, Pattaya and Dubai were consciously chosen in the past by Cyberoam to match the theme of its events. This year, Cyberoam plans to further the success of its past events at Macau, which is a favourite destination for tourists seeking fun and enjoyment. Sunil Sharma, Vice-President of Sales & Operations, India and SAARC, Cyberoam, commented, “Cyberoam has high regards for its partner community which has been the leading force in establishing our stronghold in the security space. With the emerging tech-landscape, including developments in Mobility, Cloud and Big Data, Possibilities are Unlimited – which is something we wish t...

The “Make-In-India Awards for Excellence – 2015” has honoured the contribution of companies, organizations, institutes, and individuals, among others, who are an epitome of excellence in their chosen area of interest and who are playing a pivotal role in the economic development of the nation. In this regard, CELKON Mobiles was honoured with “Make-in-India Award for Excellence – 2015” in the Telecom Gadgets category. Celkon Mobiles has inaugurated its first state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hyderabad on the 11th of June, 2015 with four production lines and eventually enhanced its capacity to higher levels. celkon mobiles logo Celkon Mobiles receives Make in India Award for Excellence 2015Celkon was one of the early movers in envisioning a manufacturing unit in the country with 30,000-sq. ft. in area, started production from Day 1, making Celkon the first brand to start operations in the state. The facility is ISO certified... Read more

To make crammed and jumbled desk work easy, Zebronics has brought “Companion6”, the latest in the series of Wireless keyboard and Mouse, offering wireless capabilities with 2.4GHz transmission. The newest wireless array brings in comfort and functionality at users’ work to de-clutter their desk which undeniably de-clutters their mind. Commenting on the launch, Pradeep Doshi, Director, Zebronics, said, “At Zebronics, we are always looking for ways to make life easier and the all-new wireless combo – Companion6 complements this by offering freedom, mobility and simplicity. It is sleek and user-friendly design with superior performance at an affordable price point makes Companion6 an irresistible combination.” Read more

In the Government of India’s “Make-in-India” vision to transform the country into a hub for manufacturing and investment, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) looks at it as an opportunity. To date, strong ties in India have been established. Several projects have been led by the company and include Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise solutions, improving the communication experience in the country and providing jobs to employees across its offices in Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai. Michel Emelianoff, CEO, ALE, said, “India is an important market for our business and we are proud that a substantial part of our workforce and solutions contribute or come from India. In line with the Indian Government’s ‘Make-in-India’ vision, we have been proactively investing, building and providing advanced communication solutions in India. With our partners, we constantly discover new opportunities to enhance the personalized connected experience in India and will continue to wholeheartedly contribute and...

Ricoh has forayed into 3D printing and scanning solutions for manufacturing industry. The 3D Printing & Scanning solutions will revolutionize the way design and product development is being done in the manufacturing sector. Using these solutions, manufacturing companies can democratize design and allow every designer to test proof of concept at his desk. Major manufacturing sectors that will benefit most by this 3D Printing & Scanning solutions are: automobile & auto component, capital goods & engineering products, plastic & rubber products, fabricated metal products, electrical & electronics equipment, furniture modelling, Jewellery designers, etc. Speaking on the occasion, Manoj Kumar, Managing Director & CEO, Ricoh India, said, “We, at RICOH, always believe in getting solutions that solve key business ... Read more

Manisha Sood, who was the Director and Country Lead – SMB at Microsoft, has left the company to join a US-based wearable device company, Fitbit. The company is into health and fitness and builds products that help transform people’s lives. Manisha has been appointed as the Country General Manager in FITBIT. Though no formal announcement has been made in this regard, we have received this information from a reliable source in the industry. In Microsoft, Manisha was responsible for leading the sales and marketing function of the small & medium business within India. She was associated with Microsoft from 2013 and served the company for over two years. Prior to that, she had served the storage company SanDisk as a Country Manager – India and SAARC. Manisha held that position in SanDisk for seven years. She was also associated with Kodak as a Country Manager – Digital & Applied Imaging... Read more