VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

CA Technologies has unveiled the results of a global study on the role of software as a business enabler. It reveals that in today’s application economy it’s clear that digital transformation has reached every aspect of business. Put simply, exploiting modern technology and communications to transform one or more key aspects of the business to achieve a state of digital readiness has now become a mainstream activity to drive ROI. In the application economy, businesses are moving at the speed of light to leapfrog their competition and accelerate the digital transformation of their organization. The study, Exploiting the Software Advantage: Lessons from Digital Disrupters, found that Digital Transformation is being driven as a coordinated strategy across a majority of organizations (55 percent), with many projects underway in multiple areas of the company, including customer services, sales and marketing, and product/service development. As a result, 45 percent of respondents have a

Acer has announced two new Windows 10 devices, the Aspire R 14 convertible notebook, and the Aspire Z3-700 portable all-in-one PC. Joining Acer’s extensive Windows 10 device portfolio, both of the new innovative Windows 10 devices will change how people interact and connect with what’s important in their world. “With Windows 10, we can now deliver a unique and consistent experience across our comprehensive product portfolio, be it notebooks, desktops, tablets or smartphones, and empower users to do great things with more personal and human technology,” said Jason Chen, Corporate President and CEO, Acer. “We worked closely with Acer to help ensure their devices would make the most of Windows 10. With Cortana, the personal assistant that helps you get things done, Continuum, which enables Windows Phones to act like a PC when paired with a larger display, great gaming with Xbox, and our new browser Microsoft Edge, we are excited to welcome these Acer devices to the Windows 10 famil

In it’s first-ever acquisition in India, Technology giant Cisco has acquired Bangalore based Pawaa which provides security solutions and cloud-based file-sharing software. It will be integrated with Cisco’s Software Platform Group. The company has not yet divulged the amount of money paid for the takeover. Pawaa was a part of Cisco’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence programme, an initiative that supports early-stage entrepreneurs working on the next big ideas in technologies, such as big data analytics, smart cities, cloud computing and enterprise security. Prakash Baskaran, the Founder of Pawaa has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer for Cisco’s security solutions division. Cisco has also invested in many Indian companies like Covacsis, MobStacs and MobiKwik but Pawaa is the first acquisition by the company in India. To improve the capabilities of the company and tap new markets, the company follows the strategy of acquisition and ... Read more

In a bid to transform itself from a PC manufacture to a computing powerhouse, Dell has sealed a deal to acquire EMC for a sum of $67 billion. This merger is one of the largest takeovers in the history of technology industry. With this Dell will be more powerful to serve customers across all key enterprise computing segments. The deal would make Dell a Premier End-to-End Technology Company. Dell will offer EMC shareholders $33.15 per share in a deal that includes EMC subsidiary VMware as a tracking stock that amounts to about $9 per share. The deal includes $40 billion in financing from SilverLake. This deal is creating history in every possible way in the competitive IT business and enterprise computing market. Now, Dell is all poised to become the leader in the enterprise segment with a large portfolio of products in the enterprise technology segment, including servers, storage, virtualization, networking, cloud computing services, security, big data and IT services... Read mor

Engineered for maximum design flexibility and high port density application, R&M has introduced its ThinCompact Data Center Cabling System. The latest innovation by R&M is a pre-terminated Cat. 6A S/FTP copper cable with an extraordinarily small outer diameter of only 13.9 mm. Despite its comprehensive shielding, it consumes 70% less volume in cable trays than conventional 6-link trunk cables and saves over than 50% in weight. This makes it the world’s thinnest and most flexible 6-link copper trunk cable. The powerful and installation-friendly Cat.6A system offers pre-terminated cable assemblies in custom lengths and configurations. R&MinteliPhy-ready 48-ports HD and 24-ports PC panels accept ThinCompact systems. These can be snapped in and out with one hand for quick ... Read more

Coolpad has debuted its first fingerprint smartphone Coolpad Note 3 on Amazon.in at Rs.8,999. This is the first smartphone in India to be launched at such a price point. India being one of the key markets for Coolpad, the company has announced an investment of over $300 million in manufacturing, R&D and ID design. Dr Johnson Luo, Coolpad, Vice-President, Coolpad Group, said, “India is a very crucial market for Coolpad and we believe that we will learn a lot from our investments in the country which will affect the company and its business globally. The Indian consumer knows his smartphones well and to develop a successful product that is both robust and technically sound is imperative, however it all boils down to the price of the product and we have decided to modify that too, as it is Coolpad’s philosophy to bring affordable technology to all. The Coolpad Note 3 stands testimony to our commitment and effort.” Read more

Infosys has announced that its Chief Financial Officer Rajiv Bansal has resigned from the company. He will be replaced by MD Ranganath, who has been with the company for nearly 15 years. Bansal will continue as an advisor to the CEO and the Board through December 31, 2015 to provide a smooth transition. Infosys informed that, MD Ranganath has taken his responsibility as chief financial officer and key managerial personnel from October 12. He is responsible for strategic planning, risk management, mergers and acquisitions and corporate marketing. The executive vice president and head of strategic operations, Ranganath has held several leadership positions during tenure of nearly 15 years with Infosys. In earlier roles at the company, he was the chief risk officer for over five years, implementing the Enterprise Risk Management Programme and leading cost optimisation initiatives as senior vice president in the chairman’s office... Read more