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Barco has organized road shows in Chennai and Hyderabad, the initiative is aimed at giving Barco partners and end-users a first-hand demonstration of OpSpace, Barco’s patent-pending operator-focused solution, and how it enhances operator efficiency in mission-critical control rooms for better business outcomes. Attendees will also have an opportunity to interact with 3D data in an immersive virtual reality environment, powered by Barco’s F50 projection solution. The 3D interaction will be supported by a solution from TechViz, Barco’s technology partner, which generates the stereo 3xD data from native CAD applications without any data conversion.  OpSpace offers an integrated canvas to view, interact with, and control different applications. It puts the operator at the centre of the information, with all data from multiple operational systems and security networks within easy reach. The cutting-edge solution enables operators to securely consult and manipulate all relevant i...

To address the end-user and enterprise IT business mobility needs, VMware has launched a new platform – Workspace ONE – for delivering secure digital workspaces for flexible workstyles and bring your own device (BYOD). The new platform is based on the principles of consumer simple and enterprise security. “In the mobile cloud era, employees, devices, applications and data increasingly live beyond the physical walls of the workplace, the data center, or the network. Digital enterprises are struggling to deliver a unified digital workspace due to disjointed technology and teams. We are proud to be the first to bring together identity, device management and application delivery on a single integrated platform so business can be conducted by mobile end-users regardless of platform, location, device or application,” said Sanjay Poonen, Executive Vice President & General Manager, End-User Computing, VMware . .. Read more

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   The business environment today is very dynamic, and IT is expected to keep pace with the demands of customers and users. By looking at technology as the solution, and not a problem, CIOs can handle business demands in a way that creates a great user experience in a manageable, secure and cost-effective manner.  CIOs must articulate the current business challenges ; understand the company, its competition and the industry. As far as the challenges are concerned with the implementation of technology,  Prakash Pradhan, Head IT & CIO, Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd  shares his views, “The biggest challenge with the IT implementation which I face in my organization is ‘People to adopt the system’. Everyday if you bring something new to the people, they will try to hesitate. Besides this, you must require training sort of thing for this. In our organization, people’s acceptability is the main concern”. In the past 2...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Acknowledging the significance of mega technology trends like Mobility, Cloud, Big Data, etc, the Redmond giant  Microsoft(NASDAQ:MSFT)  is betting big on these technologies. It is reportedly said that Microsoft will invest $10.1 billion in R&D across the five megatrends. In 2012, Microsoft spent over $9.5 billion in R&D which was more than its nearest competitor. Microsoft has sustained its investment in product development and innovation year over year and continues to do so. Microsoft has a comprehensive cloud strategy that is enterprise grade as well as people focussed. Some of the company’s offerings for cloud are: Office 365, Yammer, and Skype for productivity and collaboration; a database platform with SQL; and business applications with Dynamics CRM and Dynamics ERP. Enterprise social is all about enabling and empowering employees and partners to connect with the people they need to connect with, a...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Parallels has introduced a version for running Windows and Mac applications simultaneously on a Mac without rebooting i.e. Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac. This new launch is said to bring together the newest versions of OS X and Windows.   Birger Steen, CEO, Parallels said, “People don’t need to make an either/or choice between Mac and Windows because Macs running Parallels Desktop 8 empower people to simultaneously use applications that best suit their needs - regardless of whether it’s an app for OS X, Windows, Google Chrome OS, Ubuntu, or even Android.” Parallels has also launched Apple-in-the-Workplace Barometer... more

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Fortinet  has unveiled major key enhancements to address various challenges surrounding network, data and device security posed by the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) phenomenon. As part of its strategy to secure BYOD environments, Fortinet is introducing new versions of its FortiClient application for iOS and Android platforms. The FortiClient application for Android platforms allows for both SSL tunnel mode and IPSec VPN connections to FortiGate appliances.... more

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Fortinet has conducted a global survey that reveals the extent of the challenge posed to corporate IT systems by first generation Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) users; people entering the workplace with an expectation to use their own mobile devices. The survey describes the degree to which security is widely given low consideration by Gen-Y employees using their own devices, including the disturbing fact that two-thirds of Indian employees would contravene a company’s security policy that forbids them to use their personal devices at work or for work purposes. Overall, the findings underscore the urgency with which enterprises should develop security strategies to successfully secure and manage BYOD activity. The global survey, conducted in 15 territories during May/June 2012, asked over 3,800 active employees aged 21 to 31 about their perspectives on BYOD, its impact on their work environment and their approach to personal and ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Cisco has announced findings from the Cisco IBSG Horizons Study of 600 U.S. IT and business leaders that shows IT is accepting, and in some cases embracing, BYOD as a reality in the enterprise. The study also shows some of the quantifiable benefits and complexities associated with allowing employees to use their own mobile devices on their employer's networks. Cisco also highlighted 'Smart Solutions' for the enterprise and opportunities for service providers to help customers and end users.   The study found most organizations are now enabling "Bring Your Own Device" in the enterprise, with a staggering 95% of respondents saying their organizations permit employee-owned devices in some way, shape or form in the workplace. This study also concluded that the average number of connected devices per knowledge worker is expected to reach 3.3 by 2014, up from an average of 2.8 in 2012. IT managers are balancing se...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE The Cisco Connected World Technology Report found that more than 40 percent of college students and young employees said they would accept a lower-paying job that had more flexibility with regard to device choice and mobility than a higher-paying job with less flexibility. To help companies meet these demands, Cisco is taking IT organizations beyond the basic step of connecting user-owned devices to the network by introducing a comprehensive approach that unifies policy, supports a better user experience and simplifies management to deliver an uncompromised user experience in any workspace. Sujai Hajela, VP & GM, Wireless Networking Business Unit, Cisco said, "The BYOD trend is here to stay, but companies must move beyond the basic act of connecting user-owned devices to a comprehensive BYOD strategy to meet employee demands. Unlike competitors, Cisco is approaching BYOD holistically. With a comprehensive strategy designed around th...