VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

“The industry continues to advance at an unprecedented pace. While many businesses remain cautious about making significant changes to their IT infrastructure due to economic uncertainty and the desire to extend the life of existing facilities, we are seeing innovation on many fronts and the potential for major transformation in the industry has never been more real,” said Steve Hassell, President of Data Center Solutions, Emerson Network Power. Cloud gets complicated Most organizations are now using cloud computing to some degree. The evolution from SaaS to true hybrid environments, in which cloud services are used to bring greater agility to legacy facilities, continues to advance as more organizations move to a bimodal architecture. Rather than stabilizing, however,... Read more  

Brocade has joined the Intel Security Innovation Alliance program. Under the program, Brocade intends to integrate Intel Security products and technologies with Brocade solutions, enabling enterprises to deploy more secure New IP networking solutions that leverage Intel’s industry-leading security technologies. “The need for better and more pervasive security is one of the biggest drivers behind customers upgrading their networks to New IP architectures. By joining forces with the Intel Security Innovation Alliance program, Brocade intends to offer an enhanced and fully integrated security layer to Brocade data center solutions,” said Ken Cheng, CTO, Brocade. “We are pleased to collaborate closely with Intel Security, as it addresses an industry need for more secure, agile and scalable networks.” Read more

Wipro has partnered with Apttus, the category-defining Quote-to-Cash cloud solution provider, to deliver Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ) and Revenue Management solutions to clients across industries. Kamal Ahluwalia, Executive Vice-President – Sales & Marketing, Apttus, said, “Apttus is on a mission to transform the front office, providing our customers with Quote-to-Cash solutions on the Salesforce platform and eliminating the limitations imposed by legacy backend systems. As a leader in this space, we are delighted to partner with like-minded organizations who prize innovation and speed above all else. The Wipro team exemplifies these values, and we look forward to using that alignment to establish dramatic value creation for our joint customers.” Read more

GIGABYTE is all set to roll out five high-end cards in its premium XTREME GAMING lineup, each crafted with overpowering performance, astonishing design, and added gamer-centric features to take gaming experience to a whole new level. XTREME GAMING Series The latest XTREME GAMING series offerings include TITAN X (GV-NTITANXXTREME-12GD-B), GTX 980 Ti WINDFORCE Edition (GV-N98TXTREME-6GD) and WATERFORCE Edition (GV-N98TXTREME W-6GD), GTX 980 (GV-N980XTREME-4GD), and GTX 970 (GV-N970XTREME-4GD). These new XTREME GAMING graphics cards are redesigned inside and out to meet the needs of enthusiastic gamers who relentlessly challenge themselves for reaching their ultimate performance... Read more

R AH Infotech has announced that they have completed 10 years of operations and dedicated their journey of 10 years to the sense of intrapreneurship that the team has developed. The company took every employee to Pattaya, Thailand to celebrate their 10th anniversary in a grand style. A four-day trip was planned to rejuvenate the employees and make the occasion memorable as they have been the growth engine of the company. From a start with five employees in 2005, the company has grown to 100-plus member strong team, representing 15 top technology brands in India. The average productivity per team member is among the best in the industry and the top management credits this to the CEO himself driving “intrapreneurship” to transform the organization culture to embrace innovation... Read more

Stellar Data Recovery has announced expansion of its global operations with the appointment of Phoenix Distribution as their “B2B” software distributor in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya. Phoenix Distribution is one of the largest software distributors in the sub-Saharan Africa region. Under the agreement, “Phoenix Distribution” will be carrying out the sales and distribution of Stellar Data Recovery’s globally acclaimed data recovery, data migration and data erasure software for both Windows and Mac. “Stellar Data Recovery has been looking at expanding its presence globally and has, therefore, appointed Phoenix Distribution to strengthen its position in the African region. We are confident that technicians and businesses will be able to take advantage of our globally-acclaimed software,” said Sunil Chandna, CEO, Stellar Data ... Read more

Targus has unveiled the launch of Wireless BlueTrace Mouse (W573). Targus W573 Wireless BlueTrace Mouse features 1,600 DPI sensors with BlueTrace technology, combining the power of optical technology with the precision of laser for remarkable tracking on almost any surface, including wood, granite and carpet. Its compact design makes it the ideal device for the office desk or to carry with on the go. The mouse offers users the wireless freedom and built-in USB receiver storage for ultimate mobility. “A work desk or a coffee table, the new Targus Wireless BlueTrace Mouse is designed for a clutter-free workspace. BlueTrace technology enhances device tractability letting users move through documents and webpages quickly,” said Manish Aher, Director of Product Marketing & Country Manager, India, Targus Asia-Pacific... Read more

Eka Software Solutions has announced that ENMAX Corporation has selected Eka’s InSight CM platform to manage trading, position, risk, scheduling, and settlement for its operations in power, natural gas, and renewables. ENMAX is a leading Alberta utility with a history dating back more than 100 years. The company is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and competitively priced electricity, natural gas, and renewables to residential, small business, and commercial customers. ENMAX is involved in the entire supply chain of electricity, including generation, transmission, distribution, and retailing... Read more