VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

Sophos (formerly Cyberoam Technologies Private Ltd) has hosted a meet for its partners in UP and Uttarakhand. The event was organized with an aim to appreciate the efforts of Sophos’ regional partners in extending the company’s reach in the security market while introducing them to a world of new opportunities in the evolving tech landscape. With a strong focus on providing integrated security for small and mid-market enterprises, Sophos is making rapid strides towards market expansion in India. Sophos already has a huge presence in India with education, healthcare, banking and finance, manufacturing, retail, IT, pharmaceutical, government and other leading verticals favouring its solutions for securing their network infrastructure. The company’s extensive portfolio of solutions for network, endpoint and server protection is all backed by Sophos “Security made Simple” approach, which resonates well in the Indian security market... Read more

Targeting a growth year ahead, OPPO Mobiles has charted out its strategies for the Indian market. Signifying the growing importance of mobile photography globally, the Chinese smartphone brand will increasingly emphasize its continuous focus on mobile photography via “OPPO Camera Phone”, and the launch ofthe “Selfie Expert” F1 and a higher spec variant, F1 Plus with even more sophisticated camera functions. Also, OPPO will further expand its offline channels and is targeting 35,000 sales outlets and 180 official service centres to achieve radical development in India in 2016... Read more

Microsoft has announced the availability of new capabilities in Office 365 across analytics, security and collaboration, available in a new enterprise plan called Office 365 E5. Priced at $35 per user/ month (existing enterprise Office 365 users can upgrade to this version at more competitive rates), this service is designed to modernize voice, video, and meeting experiences, while saving companies substantial time and money on an enterprise’s communication infrastructure. Together, the new capabilities mark the single-most substantial release of new enterprise value in the history of Office 365, and make Office 365 the most complete, most secured cloud productivity offering ever... Read more

BT has announced globally the BT Connect Intelligence IWAN that integrates the Cisco Intelligent WAN (IWAN) solution into the BT Connect portfolio of network services. It is an innovative managed service that enables organizations to automatically route and optimize network traffic and gain visibility of applications performance without spending more on bandwidth. The new launch has been built on BT’s existing intelligent network capabilities by using a hybrid environment and managed Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology. It brings new options to reduce the cost of customers’ networks whilst securing the performance of applications. The services are offered as part of Connect Intelligence IWAN that also help customers reap the business benefits of the “Cloud of Clouds” by taking advantage of broader virtualized functions such as application performance management and security... Read more

IBM has announced new technology features and collaborations for its LinuxONE family of high-performance Linux systems. The enhancements will enable organizations of all sizes to develop, deploy and manage applications for the cloud simply and efficiently with robust security. IBM LinuxONE will provide clients the choice they desire with the consistency they need in the cloud with new enhancements: Read more

Lava has launched the V5, its latest offering in the high-end smartphone series with a great camera experience. V5 is equipped with advanced hardware such as Samsung 3M2 ISOCELL sensor and superior software features such as PDAF (phase-detection auto-focus). The PDAF feature helps the camera focus on faster-moving objects more accurately enabling consumers to capture perfect shots. The Lava V5 camera has an auto-focus time of just 0.18s, about three times faster than normal smartphone cameras. The smartphone is supported by CAT4 4G LTE and VoLTE (upgradable by FOTA) and is priced at an MRP of Rs.13,000... Read more

SAP SE and Lenovo have signed a multifaceted partnership to develop cloud solutions in China, create innovations between the SAP HANA platform and Lenovo systems and jointly execute global go-to-market programmes. The agreement is intended to significantly strengthen an existing partnership and to combine SAP solutions with Lenovo’s data center offerings to provide customers with technology that can help organizations become agile digital enterprises... Read more

In a major development in Channel leadership role, D-Link has appointed Sanket Kulkarni as Channel Head for its Consumer & Mobility business. This is part of the company’s new strategic move to further strengthen its channel engagement for consumer and mobility business across India & SAARC region. Tushar Sighat, Executive Director & CEO, D-Link (India) Ltd, said, “D-Link is an established networking player in the SMB/ SME and consumer segment, and Sanket’s vast experience in the channel domain shall give the brand an extra edge. We are confident his tremendous understanding of market will help us penetrate deeper into the consumer and mobility segment. Also, his result-oriented approach will drive revenue for the company with increased profitability. It is, indeed, our pleasure to welcome him on board.” Read more

The list of 20 smart cities out of the 98 shortlisted for the ‘Smart Cities Mission’ was released today afternoon. These 20 cities will be the first to receive funds, thus kick-starting the process of developing them into ‘smart cities’. Shortlisting of the smart cities is a culmination of intense efforts from the government and multiple stakeholders. It is heartening to note that Bhubaneswar’s smart city proposal has been shortlisted in the first 20 list of cities to be funded.  Today,  VARINDIA  is organizing its first event on “ Readiness of Bhubaneswar to be a Smart City ” happening in Bhubaneswar to celebrate, it is a matter of respect. Bhubaneswar topped the list, followed by cities like Pune, Jaipur and so on... Read more

ISODA is going to organize sixth edition of its flagship annual TechSummit. This year, the members of ISODA have chosen Langkawi as their event destination. Lots of action and excitement is in store for the ISODA community who are going to participate from pan India in the TechSummit 6. The theme of this year’s TechSummit is “Partner 2 Progress”. The significant agenda is to provide focus and clarity on new opportunities. Specialized sessions and various networking opportunities between members and principals would be the attraction of the event like every year... Read more

Swipe Technologies has announced the launch of yet another innovative and luxurious smartphone Swipe Virtue. Virtue is loaded with specifications that will offer seamless multitasking experience at an astounding price of Rs.5,999/-. The device is available exclusively on Snapdeal... Read more

With Canadian and Indian companies doing more business together than at any time in the past 10 years, Export Development Canada (EDC) intends to build on the last year’s estimated record US$1 billion in financing to assist even more Indian and Canadian companies looking to do business with each other. “2015 was our most successful year to date in India, but there’s a lot more room to grow as we leverage the deep and trusted relationships we’ve built with many of the top-tier companies and banking partners here,” said Nathan Andrew Nelson, EDC’s Chief Representative in India... Read more

To accelerate the company’s growth, Ricoh India will focus on developing solutions and products for the manufacturing industry. As a part of its focussed strategy, the company has showcased its end-to-end solutions for the manufacturing industry at an event held in Pune. At the event, Ricoh India has displayed design and engineering solution, shop-floor solutions, office automation solution, collaboration solution and IT services.  In addition, the company has also exhibited its wide range of 3D printers, Real-time Automated Machine Productivity (RAMP) solution, Machine vision systems for automated quality monitoring, and design and product lifecycle management solutions... Read more

Vodafone India has rolled out its next-generation high-speed 4G network in prominent business and residential corridors of Kolkata, including BBD Bag, Park Street, Alipore, Ballygunge, Salt Lake Sector 5, Airport and EM Bypass. The rollout will be completed across all parts of Kolkata by June 2016 in a phased manner. The launch in Kolkata follows the successful launch of Vodafone’s 4G services in Kerala and Karnataka. Built on the efficient 1,800MHz band, this state-of-the-art network will enable Vodafone 4G customers to access internet via mobile with speeds across a range of smart devices, including Mobile Wi-Fi. Vodafone 4G services can be readily accessed from 4G-enabled handsets offered by leading smartphone manufacturers (iPhone, Samsung, Micromax, Microsoft, Lava and Xolo) available across the country... Read more

Dimension Data has signed an agreement with SAP to offer partner-managed cloud for the SAP Hybris Commerce solution in the Asia-Pacific and Japan region. Dimension Data will offer an affordable, ready-to-use, subscription-based offering, Dimension Data Cloud Services for SAP Hybris Commerce ,  off its Managed Cloud Platform, enabling clients to access the software quickly and easily without the need for upfront infrastructure costs associated with on-premise software deployments. This way, enterprises can accelerate their digital commerce journey and benefit from a holistic omni-channel commerce platform available on a SaaS model. This new solution offers a number of clear advantages over existing approaches.... Read more

TP-LINK has launched the Nano Powerline Adapter AV200, designed to minimize the usage of additional wires or drilling. TL-PA2010KIT is a great choice for a complete home solution to connect all network compatible devices from computers and game consoles to set-top boxes for IPTV to printers and NAS hard drives. TL-PA2010KIT plugs into power sockets and instantly establishes a networking infrastructure using the existing electric wires. Simply by pushing the pair button on the adapters, users can set up a hassle-free Powerline network within minutes, complete with 128-bit AES encryption for network security and data protection... Read more

iQor has expanded its smartphone service network in India to 114 cities in 23 states. The expanded network will help deliver consistent and world-class end-to-end aftermarket services to leading global brands. The company is investing significantly in building a very differentiated product support network in India that will enable global and domestic brands to deliver a consistent, world-class consumer experience in every region of the ... Read more

Designed to meet the needs of users looking for a lag free, big screen smartphone experience, LAVA International Limited has launched an entry-level device – Lava P7. The smartphone has a 5-inch display and is powered by a 32-bit MediaTek Quad-Core 1.2GHz Processor coupled with 1GB RAM and is priced at Rs.5,499.  The P7 has a 5-inch display with a Corning Gorilla Glass for protection and renders vibrant colours with FWVGA resolution. It runs on Android Lollipop 5.1 with a guaranteed upgrade to Android 6.0 Marshmallow and supports dual-SIM (both 3G-enabled). It has 8 GB of internal memory that is expandable up to 32GB with an SD ... Read more

Smartlink Networking Systems, under its brand DIGISOL, has introduced a new In wall Wireless Access Point, especially for the hotel industry. The DG-WM2003WI is an IEEE802.11n-based high-performance wireless access point (AP). It provides guests in a hotel with an all-in-one network and telephony service. The DG-WM2003WI works in fat mode and can be managed using Ranger view AP manager or DG-WU2005V controller for mass device ... Read more

Entering the final stages of bringing the 4G network, Vodafone has announced the availability of 4G SIMs for its customers at all of its Vodafone stores located at prominent locations across Delhi & NCR. Customers who are upgrading to 4G-Ready SIMs will be rewarded with free 1GB 4G internet at the time of the launch. All they need to do is to send an SMS “GO4G” ... Read more

LeEco (formerly known as Letv worldwide) has finally entered India by launching two Superphones – Le Max and Le1S. LeEco has also highlighted its world-renowned Le Ecosystem. Atul Jain, COO of Smart Electronics Business, Le Eco India, has introduced 6.33-inch screen Le Max as the premium phone of the company. Le Max is backed by one of the world’s fastest processors, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, which is primed for better multitasking and unrivalled performance, all thanks to an octacore processor and the phone’s 4GB DD-R4 RAM plus variants of 64GB or 128GB storage... Read more

To empower businesses in India to stay ahead, move fast, be more efficient and deliver the best experiences to their customers, HP is offering a new Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) programme. “Indian businesses are innovating to serve a vibrant, diverse workforce and are transforming to become more competitive nationally and globally,” said Rajiv Srivastava, Managing Director, HP Inc. India . “HP offers services and solutions that grow with enterprises and organizations, enabling them to leapfrog whole technologies, connect across geographies in India and even global markets. As the final touch-point to their customer and employee, the right device is just the start. It is about how you manage that device, ensuring flexibility, integrating the right application and keeping it secure till it is replaced.” Read more

QHMPL under the brand “Quantum Hi-Tech” has announced the launch of comfort inspired – ‘Wireless Mouse 253WJ’. With its ergonomically-shaped design and soft rubber grips paired with rubber scrolling wheels, this mouse is truly built for comfort. Furthermore, its compact size makes it easy to carry. With 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency technology, the 253WJ Wireless Optical Mouse provides wireless convenience and the freedom of a smooth connection for up to 10 metres without tangled cables. The smooth and precise tracking brings in an ultimate navigation experience... Read more

To boost the startups, Google has made a long-term commitment to help young entrepreneurs and Startups achieve their vision and fuel India’s startup ecosystem. At 4,200 enterprises, India already ranks third in the world for the number of startups after the US and the UK. With three to four startups emerging every day, this number is expected to reach several thousand by 2020. Rajan Anandan, VP & MD, Google South East Asia & India , said, “With the Startup India Standup India event, the Government of India has shown great foresight in providing a platform to the Startups in the country to engage industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs to come together and drive the spirit of entrepreneurship forward in the country. And we are delighted to carry forward the vision and align with ‘Startup India Standup India’ efforts, with a special session focussing on early-stage startups by providing them a platform to present their ideas to the world under our Launc

To accelerate the move to all-flash data centers, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced new HPE 3PAR StoreServ Storage solutions. HPE has also integrated 3PAR StoreServ with new HPE StoreOnce and HPE StoreEver product lines to ensure protection and retention keep pace with the demand. “Faced with the need for agility, organizations want to take advantage of game-changers like flash without introducing risk. To meet those demands, Hewlett Packard Enterprise simplifies storage with a single flash-optimized 3PAR StoreServ line from the entry to enterprise with tier-I resiliency and built-in data protection,” said Joybrata Mukherjee, Country Head, Storage, Hewlett Packard Enterprise India... Read more

Idea Cellular has launched 4G LTE services across four more states in India (three Telecom Circles) – Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab. With this launch, the company has expanded its 4G LTE service footprint to 7 telecom service areas, including the 4 telecom circles of South India, namely Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu and Chennai, which were launched in  December 2015. Idea’s 4G LTE services will be available across 183 towns in these 7 telecom service areas by 31st January, 2016... Read more

Dell has extended its cloud client-computing portfolio Wyse ThinOS 8.2, the latest release of its highly secure thin-client software, which now offers Lync 2010, Lync 2013 and the Skype for Business client for Lync 2015 (UI mode) via the Citrix HDX RealTime Optimization Pack. Dell has also released a new version of its innovative Dell Appliance for Wyse – Citrix, a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) appliance which simplifies and merges the server, storage and networking components required to deploy a Citrix environment into an easy-to-buy 2U module that starts small and provides scale-out capabilities for up to 5,000 users with Citrix XenDesktop... Read more

Seagate Technology has launched its first 10TB enterprise capacity hard disk drive (HDD), merging high capacity with the industry’s lowest power and weight available in a 10TB drive, to meet the growing storage requirements for private and public cloud-based data centers. The Seagate Enterprise 3.5 capacity HDD has been selected by enterprise market leaders globally for its ability to address storage demands unlike any other technology in the industry. “Cloud-based data center storage needs are expanding faster than many current infrastructures can sustain, rendering the capacity demands of users a herculean task for cloud managers. Built on our years of research and development of sealed-drive technology, our new helium-based enterprise drive is designed precisely to help data-centric organizations worldwide solve the needs of their growing storage business,” said Mark Re, Senior Vice-President & Chief Technology Officer, Seagate ... Read more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to unveil a blueprint on start-ups today. It will help in the creation of a similar environment of Silicon Valley in India. People like the founders of prominent start-ups, investors and members of the Indian-American diaspora will attend the launch. Issues like delay in incorporating and shutting down a firm, liberalization of labour laws and easing the flow of early-stage capital will be addressed by the Prime Minister. It will also bring out a clear definition of a start-up... Read more

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Make-in-India” vision, the representatives of top Chinese mobile phone and component companies assembled at “China-India Mobile Phone & Component Manufacturing Summit” held at Delhi, sees a huge manufacturing opportunity in India. Jointly organized by the Indian Cellular Association (ICA) , the apex body representing the mobile handset and components industry, in India in association with Mobile World (Shoujibao), China’s leading Mobile Industry service platform, the summit aims to boost mobile handsets and components manufacturing in the country... Read more

The electronic manufacturing company, Foxconn is planning to make India the manufacturing hub for servicing markets across Africa and West Asia. The company that has already started manufacturing phones and televisions in India is aiming to widen the engagement with the market. According to a news source, Foxconn India Country Head & MD Josh Foulger said that this idea of widening the engagement is to increase manufacturing, employment and investments in India... Read more

ESET has roped in Nick FitzGerald as a Senior Research Fellow. Working with ESET Australia, he will focus on the whole Asia-Pacific region, including his home country, New Zealand. “We are happy to have Nick on board. He is well known as one of the world’s top malware experts. His ability to understand the broader context of malware and cyber criminality will help us to position ESET as a true IT security leader,” commented Juraj Malcho, Chief Research Officer, ESET... Read more

Micromax Informatics expands its portfolio with Canvas Fantabulet that sports a 6.98-inch HD IPS screen. It has a display with a resolution of 1,280×720 pixels along with dual-box speakers deeply integrated with DTS Sound Technology, making it an entertainment powerhouse for a complete audio-visual experience. Vikas Jain, Co-Founder, Micromax Informatics , said, “We ignited the phablet category with the launch of Canvas range of devices which proved to be extremely popular among the consumers. With the launch of Canvas Fantabulet, we are yet again pioneering a new category that will change the way people use smartphones making it their first choice for consumption and productivity needs. The launch comes at the most appropriate time when mobile internet is on the rise and there has been persistent increase in demand for larger screens and video consumption.” Read more

To boost the startups, Google has made a long-term commitment to help young entrepreneurs and Startups achieve their vision and fuel India’s startup ecosystem. At 4,200 enterprises, India already ranks third in the world for the number of startups after the US and the UK. With three to four startups emerging every day, this number is expected to reach several thousand by 2020. Rajan Anandan, VP & MD, Google South East Asia & India , said, “With the Startup India Standup India event, the Government of India has shown great foresight in providing a platform to the Startups in the country to engage industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs to come together and drive the spirit of entrepreneurship forward in the country. And we are delighted to carry forward the vision and align with ‘Startup India Standup India’ efforts, with a special session focussing on early-stage startups by providing them a platform to present their ideas to the world under our Launc

ESS Distribution has announced the launch of new ESET consumer products in India with 36 months validity. The list of new retail packs includes ESET NOD32 Antivirus 9 for 1, 3 and 10 users and ESET Smart Security 9 for 1, 3 and 5 users. All products have 36 months validity making them an unbeatable offer for users all over India. The product packs of each new SKU include separate CDs with security software and separate software licences, and according to the number of users that ideally suit families, small businesses and start-ups. Each product provides users with multiple layers of security across Windows, Linux, Mac, Android Phones platforms... Read more

Sanovi has announced the launch of Sanovi Cloud Migration Manager, a migration platform for global enterprises and managed service providers to accelerate public cloud adoption. It provides migration lifecycle automation at application level with emphasis on workload migration planning and design. It is built on Sanovi’s proven Application Defined Continuity platform that provides software-driven business continuity and service availability.  In the first release, to be generally available by mid-February, workload migration is supported from on- premise to AWS cloud... Read more

Accelerite has entered into an agreement to acquire Citrix CloudPlatform, powered by Apache CloudStack and CloudPortal Business Manager. The transaction, subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close before 31st March, 2016. The addition of these technologies to the company’s cloud software portfolio will help enterprises and service providers simplify cloud management and accelerate the adoption of containers in the cloud. Citrix CloudPlatform is cloud computing software for creating, managing, and deploying public and private cloud infrastructure services. CloudPortal Business Manager is a unified cloud services delivery and business management platform that enables cloud services automation for provisioning, billing, metering and user management. CloudPortal Business Manager makes it easy to deliver a broad array of cloud services while integrating with existing business, operations and IT systems... Read more

With Microsoft, Dell has announced expansion of its cloud portfolio with a new hybrid cloud solution. It has been designed to break down the barriers that customers experience on their path to cloud. Additionally, Dell also is offering an industry-unique payment solution to help customers simplify and minimize risks associated with cloud adoption. Manish Gupta, Director, Enterprise Solutions Group, Dell India, said, “Most enterprises in India hesitate while adopting new technologies for various reasons as captured in a recent Dell KPMG study. Data sovereignty and privacy were cited as the biggest barriers to the adoption of emerging technologies such as the cloud. Customers adopting cloud are challenged with various complications when they switch from legacy infrastructure to a cloud-based infrastructure. With Dell and Microsoft co-engineering, the industry’s first hybrid cloud system using a unique payment structure, customers can move to the cloud with zero comp

At its annual multi-city industry confluence “Do Big Symposium” in Delhi, Tata Teleservices has underscored digital disruption as the key discussion point. With more than 200 participants, consisting of CEOs, industry experts, entrepreneurs and CIOs, Tata DoCoMo led the discussion around the technologies powering digital disruption, such as Internet of Things, Location-Based Services, M2M solutions, Mobile Device Management and many more. The Symposium highlighted the evolution of digital and its impact on businesses across the globe. It discussed transformation in socio-economic sphere due to digital disruption and the imperatives of adopting digital to stay relevant – new-age technologies such as virtualization, predictive analysis, sensors, and others that have the capacity to facilitate transformation of businesses as well as catalyze advancement of rural and urban India, in particular reference to sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, e-gov

Ricoh India is now a Siemens PLM Software reseller for NX software and the Teamcenter portfolio. Ricoh India operates across India through a robust network of 24 offices, and will be utilizing the same network to distribute the software. Manoj Kumar, Managing Director & CEO, Ricoh India, said, “We have recently partnered with Siemens to offer NX software and Teamcenter, which will further strengthen Ricoh’s position as a one-stop solution provider. In addition, with this partnership our endeavor is to make innovation accessible to manufacturing sector across India and hence support the Indian Government initiative of “Make in India”.Tamil Nadu is an extremely important market for Ricoh as it plays a significant role in the overall growth strategy for the company. We are upbeat about the growth of this state and will be aiming for Rs.200-crore business from the state. Ricoh has been growing at a rapid rate of over 50% CAGR for the last four years in a row. We a

ASUS has elevated Vinay Shetty to Regional Director for India and South Asia for their computer components and peripheral business. Levis Su who was previously serving in this position has moved into the role of Director for Motherboards, Asus Computers China. “I am honoured by the opportunity to lead India and South Asia. Asus has provided me with immense opportunities. For that, I will remain forever grateful. I look forward to begin this new chapter with our new leadership team and employees in South Asia to continue our unmatched legacy in the IT and hardware industry. We have tremendous talent and potential to successfully the company’s drive vision,” said Shetty... Read more

Vodafone has announced the roll out of its next generation, high speed 4G network in Karnataka beginning with Mysuru. This is following the successful launch of its services in Kerala in December 2015. Built on the efficient 1800 MHz band, this state-of-the-art network will enable Vodafone 4G customers to access internet via mobile with speeds across a range of smart devices including Mobile Wi-Fi. Vodafone’s 4G service in Mysuru is built on a strong fibre backhaul, and is supported by its own new and superfast 3G services on a modern network of 2100 MHz.Vodafone also becomes one of the leading telecom operators in Karnataka to offer2G/3G/4Gservices on its own state of the art convergent radio technology – uniquely positioned to provide customers with seamless mobile internet experience... Read more

WizIQ has taken forward its brand proposition of creating a rich experience for learners while opening up more opportunities for instructors. The company has recently launched the latest product update for its Virtual Classroom to allow WizIQ instructors to enhance the live video streaming experience and quality of class recordings. The launch is aimed at offering a viable solution to ensure a seamless online learning experience.  With the latest update, the instructors can select from various MP4 video recording quality (low, medium, high) options while conducting live classes on WizIQ’s Virtual Classroom. The feature will be available for all WizIQ Desktop App users... Read more

Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, is all set to become a Wi-Fi enabled city. The free Wi-Fi service will help the citizens to access Internet at public places, with the help of handheld devices. As part of the smart city project to make the city Wi-Fi enabled, the state government’s IT Department has planned to invest Rs.150 crore. The state nodal agency, Odisha Computer and Application Center (OCAC) and Software Technology Park of India (Bhubaneswar), is working closely towards this ambitious project. In a recent meeting to understand the readiness, the senior officials of Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) and Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) are working together... Read more

TP-LINK has announced the launch of its mobile phone Neffos and released detailed technical specifications. Neffos C5 Series is TP-LINK’s pioneering generation of smartphones and trio features high running speed, large storage space, smart multithreaded background programme and powerful camera to offer a balanced and joyful experience for users. “Neffos is a new journey for TP-LINK to bring more extension of lifestyle to our users. We expect its performance in global market will provide us references to develop more and better products in the future,” said Justin Tu, Vice-President, TP-LINK. “The philosophy of ‘Smart and Simple’ is reflected in all our products that aim to make user’s life easier. TP-LINK will continue to build a smart lifestyle.” Read more

Intending to support businesses with compliance and address eDiscovery requests, Barracuda has announced availability of the new Barracuda Cloud Archiving Service. Barracuda has also outlined its Microsoft Office 365 strategic initiative designed to help organizations manage their businesses more easily, securely, and efficiently when moving to, and operating in, Office 365. The new cloud-based archiving service supports the company’s Office 365 initiative and when used in Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, or hybrid environments compliance is easy to demonstrate... Read more

Blue Coat Systems has roped in Nick Noviello as New Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Noviello brings an extensive financial and operational expertise with global, publicly-traded companies. He will report directly to Greg Clark, CEO of Blue Coat, and will be responsible for leading the company’s finance, information technology (IT), human resources, manufacturing and supply chain teams. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Nick to the Blue Coat team. Nick’s financial leadership experience in large public companies will be invaluable to us. His experience across both technology and the traditional industries of our customers makes him an extraordinary fit for Blue Coat today and our aggressive plans for the future. I have no doubt that he is going to have a significant and immediate impact on the company, as well as serve the strategic long-term objectives of our investors,” said Clark... Read more

Karbonn has unveiled K9 Smart handset which allows users to access the entire Smartphone in the users’ own local language. Karbonn K9 Smart is an extension of the K9 phone series, which is one of the longest running mobile phone models in the Indian market. Shashin Devsare, Executive Director, Karbonn Mobiles, said, “With the launch of K9 Smart, we aim to dissolve the language barrier which is one of the major impediments inhibiting smartphone adoption amongst non-English speaking population. As per IAMAI, the local language user base grew 47% and touched 127 million in June. The growing consumption of local language content on mobile phones is a clear indicator of the need for vernacularizing the smartphone ecosystem for bridging the gaping digital divide. With K9 Smart launch, we aim to bridge this divide by offering Indian users an affordable smartphone device which offers access in their native language for ease of use, thereby encouraging adoption.” Read more

Lenovo has extended its product portfolio with the introduction of next-gen devices: eight new laptops, desktops and monitors across our YOGA, ideapad and ideacentre brands that upgrade nearly every PC experience from work, gaming to entertaining. Leading with the YOGA 900S ultraportable convertible laptop, the new collection offers people distinct choice in performance, aesthetic and mobility. YOGA 900S is slim and noticeably lighter than previous models at 12.8mm and 999 g with a new carbon fiber construction. The Windows 10 laptop features up to 10.5 hours of video playback so travellers can slip it into their carry-on luggage and fly. The convertible laptop’s 360-degree watchband hinge with four modes makes it easy to work through a long-haul flight in laptop mode with up to Intel Core m7 processor, or to scan social media feeds in tablet mode. It delivers an immersive entertainment experience, thanks to Dolby Audio Premium for crisp sound and optional QHD screen

Micromax Informatics has roped in Vikas Thapar as its new Senior Vice-President – Finance. In this role, Thapar will be responsible to build the company’s asset and revenue base while leading the external relationship developments with all the key stakeholders, including bankers, equity partners, investors and government authorities, among others. Thapar will also be responsible for overall financial and management accounting policies and procedures, fund syndication & financial resourcing, group operations, legal entity structuring while providing strategic support for business expansion through operational and functional optimizing activities. He will also be taking charge of risk management, control and ... Read more