VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

Dell and InMobi together will further strengthen their partnership by developing and customizing Dell hardware and software specific to the requirements of InMobi. This engineering partnership for a technology collaboration between InMobi and Dell will help expand the global alliance to improve enterprise efficiency. Through this agreement, InMobi will gain exclusive rights to select Dell products made available for beta testing and customization through the InMobi-Dell data center scalable solutions. Dell will leverage the partnership to draw insights into the customer’s needs of server, networking and storage for high computing needs and big data requirements. These insights are expected to become key inputs to design the Dell product roadmap and help build deeper level technology solutions for next-generation devices... Read more

In an effort to curb the sale of counterfeit ink bottles and to protect the rights of its customers, Epson has recently increased its vigilance with regard to manufacturers and dealers of counterfeit Epson Ink bottles. On the basis of the Epson vigilance team’s information, the Mumbai Police, in a swift and well-coordinated action, recently raided the premises of a dealer in Malad, Mumbai. This dealer was involved in the manufacture and supply of counterfeit Epson Ink bottles in Mumbai and to other parts of the country. The manufacturer of the Epson counterfeit Ink bottles was arrested and charged under the prevailing laws of the land with counterfeiting and violating intellectual property rights and subsequently remanded to judicial custody. Large quantities of Ink bottles, Epson holograms, and Epson Stickers & Packaging materials have been seized. The seized materials are worth more than 1.1 million rupees. Other than Epson products, the manufacturer was also involved in man...

Avaya has announced its partnership with the DGS&D (Directorate General Supplies & Disposals), a central purchase & quality assurance organization of the Government of India, Department of Supply and Ministry of Commerce. Avaya will offer the latest high-definition video solutions in the DGS&D Rate Contract. Ensuring unrivalled performance, the partnership will help the Government of India (including ministries, educational instructions and central / state government organizations) to effortlessly transform its G2G and G2C communications and include video on any mobile or computing device, thus empowering India’s public sector and accelerating the momentum towards delivering a Digital India. Playing a key role in the digital transformation of India, Avaya, through this rate contract, would be able to provide the latest video conferencing technology to various units of both Central and State governments. It will also offer both HD videoconferencing endpoints, multi-...

The latest version of iOS supports iPhone 4S and above, iPad 2 and above, all iPad mini models, and iPod touch fifth-generation. Users will require about 1.3GB of free space on their devices to install the update. iOS 9 brings a lot of new features promising better battery life, poweful search and improved security. The company’s Google Now rival Siri too has become smarter. Siri features an all-new design in iOS 9, contextual reminders and new ways to search photos and videos. New multitasking features designed specifically for iPad allow users to work with two apps simultaneously, side-by-side or with the new Picture-in-Picture feature, to keep watching a video while browsing the web, composing email or using any other app. Built-in apps become more powerful in iOS 9 with detailed transit information in Maps, a redesigned Notes app with new ways to capture ideas, and an all-new ... Read more

Avaya has appointed Nidal Abou-Ltaif as President for Europe, Middle East & Africa (MEA), and Asia-Pacific (APAC).  He will drive Avaya’s “customer-first” solution innovation ethos and outcome-based approach, and help customers achieve their digital transformation goals. Pierre-Paul Allard, Senior Vice-President, Worldwide Sales and President, Global Field Operations, Avaya, said, “Nidal has a significant history of success, a recognized people focus, a fierce passion for winning, and a track-record in helping governments and businesses use technology to make a real difference in people’s lives. In this new role, his expertise and experience will prove invaluable in a market environment where change is the only constant. Together with his strong regional leadership team, he has built an impressive culture of engagement, inclusive of customers, partners and employees.  His personal, high-touch interactions with customers create excellent business value, which in turn d...

Sanovi Technologies has forayed into the European market. Currently, the company has its presence in North America, APAC, India/SAARC and Middle Eastern countries. Sanovi plans to enter the European market, primarily through a partner model, actively working with global partners and local System Integrators. Also, Sanovi promoted Amarjeet Gill as President, to handle European market, in addition to his existing business responsibility for India/SAARC region. “We are highly focussed towards developing our Alliance and Channel partnerships worldwide, to serve the market’s emerging needs in Hybrid Cloud adoption. Fortune 500 customers and leading corporates depend on Sanovi to protect their businesses. I am excited that Amarjeet and Raji, with their extensive experience, will be instrumental in making Sanovi’s solutions reach prospective customers in these newer markets,” said Chandra Pulamarasetti, Founder & CEO, ... See more  

Micromax has introduced two new smartphones in its Canvas Juice series, the category of marathon battery phones. The all-new Canvas Juice 3 and Canvas Juice 3+ come power-packed with ultra-long lasting 4,000mAh batteries to meet the ever-increasing needs of Indian consumers on the move. Commenting on the launch, Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax, said, “At Micromax, we have always been committed to address today’s smartphone users’ biggest need of long lasting batteries. With the introduction of two new smartphones in our Canvas Juice series, we aim to create a perfect value proposition enabling our highly mobile consumers to make the most of these heavy-duty marathon batteries for work and entertainment requirements.” Read more

Panasonic today introduced its new range of Portable LCD Projector VW350 series- PT-VW350, PT-VW355N and PT-VX425 which are a clear departure from the previous projectors mainly targeting lucrative verticals such as education and the corporate sector. The newly launched projectors are priced at 79,000, 1, 05,000, 79,000 respectively. The new projectors are supported by Intel Pro WiDi thereby enabling wireless technology with enhanced security and improved usability. In order to support the fast moving wireless trend in the market, Panasonic’s wireless technology also allows multi device projection mainly supporting Windows/ Mac and iOS/Android operating system. The new LCD projectors are also the smallest and lightest in the 4,000 Im (Lumen) brightness class category. All models include an HDMI input, monitor out, and two D-sub inputs as well as an inbuilt 10W speaker... Read more

Vodafone India has started talks with IBM for renewal of a $1 billion (Rs 6,600 crore) outsourcing contract that is set to expire in June 2016. IBM, while trying to retain the contract, is also trying to sell its data analytics solutions to Vodafone as part of the order. Vodafone outsources services such as management of application development and the IT network. It already has a multi-vendor environment within the company from an IT perspective with TCS, Wipro, and TechM managing some parts. In another development, Bharti Airtel has also renewed its part of its outsourcing deal with IBM for five years and carved out other portions to IT companies including Wipro and Tech Mahindra, while retaining some of the work in-house... See more