VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VMware has introduced redefined advancements in VMware Horizon to deliver unparalleled speed in delivering personalized virtual applications and desktops, while offering cloud economics and a new cloud-optimized display protocol. A new hybrid-mode capability will be available in VMware Horizon Air to simplify application and desktop delivery by combining the benefits of hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) and Virtual SAN Ready Nodes with a single, cloud-based plane to manage on-premises and cloud deployments. With these advancements, VMware Horizon will offer the industry’s most comprehensive application and desktop virtualization portfolio with options for on-premises, off-premises or hybrid deployments... Read more

Wipro Limited has acquired  Wipro HealthPlan Services , one of the leading technology and Business Process-as-a-Service (BPaas) provider in the U.S. health insurance market. As part of the deal, Wipro will acquire 100% of HealthPlan Services’ shares for US$460 million. “The partnership with HealthPlan Services positions Wipro to participate in the shift of the US health insurance industry towards a consumer-centric business model.  HealthPlan Services strengthens Wipro’s position in the health insurance exchange market while offering synergies with Wipro’s presence in the Managed Medicare and Commercial Group Insurance markets .  The addition of HealthPlan Services’ capabilities complements Wipro’s strengths in claims processing and backoffice services. This is a strategic move for us, as it advances Wipro’s vision of leveraging unique insights into customer buying behaviour and applying this across the healthcare value chain.  This will help us lower the cost of healthcare and t