VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

Samsung has announced an initiative to set up 18th Samsung Technical School in the country at ITI, Kalamassery in Kerala. This was announced at an event in Thiruvananthapuram where Samsung signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Government Industrial Training Institute, Kalamassery, Kerala. The MoA was signed by Smt. A. Shainamol, IAS, Director, Industrial Training Department, Government of Kerala, and Rajiv Mishra, Vice-President, Samsung India Electronics, in the presence of Shri Shibu Baby John, Minister for Labour & Skills, Government of Kerala. The Samsung Technical School to be set up at ITI, Kalamassery will provide students trade-specific training on various aspects of repair and troubleshooting of consumer electronic products such as mobile phones, televisions, home theatres and home appliances. Through the specially-designed curriculum Advanced Repair and Industrial Skills Enhancement (A.R.I.S.E.) programme, the course will also offer students the opportuni...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd has announced the appointment of Vineet Taneja as the Country Head for its Mobile & Digital Imaging Business. Vineet is an industry veteran with over 25 years of experience in various leadership roles in companies including Hindustan Lever Ltd., Nokia India and Bharti Airtel. Prior to joining Samsung, Vineet was the Operations Director, South India and Sri Lanka at Bharti Airtel at the time of leaving the Company in February 2013.He was responsible for managing all lines of business , that is , Mobile , Fixed Line Voice , DSL and DTH (Digital TV) at Airtel for South India and Sri Lanka. He is credited with successfully leading the launch of 3G and driving the data and devices business for Airtel in its key geographies of South India. He also successfully led the Bharti Airtel business in Sri Lanka over the past 18 months. Prior to his stint with Airtel, Vineet was the Chief Marketing Offic...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Samsung Electronics  has launched a new smartphone –  Samsung GALAXY Grand . The device is powered by Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system and runs on a 1.2 GHz Dual-Core processor. Even though it supports a massive 5.0” screen with WVGA TFT display powered with mDNIe technology, the device also features the Multi Window feature that allows multitasking and running of multiple applications simultaneously without having to switch screens. The Samsung GALAXY Grand’s Smart Dual-SIM feature provides total communication flexibility, allowing users to manage two phone numbers from a single phone. It is possible to receive calls on one SIM number while taking a call from the other. Smart Dual-SIM also offers the flexibility of selecting different mobile billing plans for either...... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   LG Electronics has launched  LG Optimus L9 smartphone  in India. It is the addition in the L-Series smartphones from LG. With a 1 Ghz dual-core processor, a 4.7-inch IPS display and a 2150 mAh battery, this phone transcends the confines of a traditional smartphone to deliver the optimal smartphone experience.   Built with a sleek, chic frame of only 9.1mm metal streak, the Optimus L9 effortlessly follows the trail of its predecessors. Like the other popular L-series smartphones, such as the Optimus L5 and L7, the Optimus L9 too is designed around five primary elements... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd  has launched its Windows 8-based Smart devices in the Indian market. The Smart devices launched include the ATIV Smart PC and ATIV Smart PC Pro Series 5 ULTRA Touch, Samsung’s first touch-enabled Ultrabook, Samsung Series 9 with 15” display and AMD-based Series 5 Ultrabook.  Jin Park, Vice-President of IT Solutions Business, Samsung Electronics, “Our Smart devices like ATIV Smart PC, ATIV Smart PC Pro and Samsung Notebooks deliver seamless user experiences through convergence technologies across multiple devices. With our leadership in design and technology and Microsoft’s leadership in operating systems, we are able to provide customers with Smart devices that have the most beautiful design, powerful performance and ease of use.... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   LG Electronics has launched  LG Optimus Vu Smartphone  in India. With a 5 inch 4:3 aspect ratio display and a powerful 1.5 GHz Nvidia Tegra 3 Quad Core processor, the Optimus Vu blurs the line between tablets and Smartphones (It's a Phablet) for a whole new and unique smart device experience.   LG is no stranger to the ‘improvement through constant innovation’ concept, and this 5-inch not-just-a-smartphone wonder goes the extra mile to prove the same mantra. LG unveiled Optimus Vu at the Mobile World Congress earlier this year, and it has created waves since then with its unique form- factor and 1024-by-768 pixel screen.... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   STMicroelectronics  has revealed a new generation of ICs using an advanced manufacturing process that helps save energy, improve accuracy and simplify the design of sensors for applications from automotive electronics to smart buildings and industrial controls.  The new ICs are miniature amplifiers(op-amps). Benefiting from the advanced 16V CMOS manufacturing process, developed in-house, ST’s new op-amps deliver better accuracy than existing devices, with greater long-term stability. Moreover, the process enables tiny die sizes permitting ultra-small surface-mount packages. Extremely low power consumption makes the op-amps ideal for battery or solar-powered equipment.... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Delta Electronics has launched  Modulon DPH  which is a three-phase UPS with modular architecture by its MCIS (Mission Critical Infrastructure Solutions), a business unit of Delta Electronics and a specialist in sustaining mission critical operations.  “Scaling from 25kW up to 200kW in a standard 19” rack enclosure, the Modulon DPH supports ultimate availability for data center operations and provides the benefit of ‘pay as you go’ without oversizing the UPS,” says Suhas Joshi, Director, Delta Power Solutions.... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Telit Wireless Solutions has signed up Rabyte Electronics, a new distribution partner in India.  Leveraging on Rabyte’s in-house Design support structure and Supply Chain Management (SCM) capabilities across multi-layered customer base throughout India, Telit will be able to penetrate deeper and nurture the upcoming M2M applications that support the world of M2M connectivity. Moreover, in conjunction with Telit's distribution network, Rabyte would also work with customers to develop concepts and ideas to realize target solutions based on GSM/GPRS/CDMA/UMTS/HSPA+, GNSS and Short Range products. “We strongly believe that an extensive Support & Distribution network is the key to success. Rabyte fills the gap that Telit was lacking and with this tie-up Telit would be able to penetrate the low-tier customer base where it was difficult to make inroads before. We now have three distribution partners in India and we hope to increa...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Samsung has announced that J S Shin, President & Chief Executive Officer, South West Asia, has been awarded the "Man of Electronics Award 2011" by the Consumer Electronics and Appliance Manufacturers' Association (CEAMA) at CEAMA's 32nd Annual Function. The Award was handed over to J S Shin by Shri Rajeev Shukla, Hon'ble Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, at the function held in New Delhi. As per the CEAMA citation read out on the occasion, Shin has been conferred this Award "for his exceptional all-round contribution to the Indian Electronics and Appliances Industry". markets, with a strong product line-up and marketing activities that met consumers needs. J S Shin, President & CEO, Samsung South-West Asia, said, 'I would like to accept this Award with much humility. At Samsung, it has been our continuous endeavour to grow this industry by taking the lead in terms of introducing our late...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Mouser Electronics Inc. has announced that it is an authorized global distributor for the complete portfolio of National products from Texas Instruments (TI). Building upon record sales and an ongoing commitment to global expansion, the addition of National products from TI increases Mouser's offering of analog products to its global customer base. Mike Scott, VP, Semiconductors, Mouser Electronics said, "The addition of the National portfolio to our Texas Instruments line allows Mouser to offer our customers one of the industry's broadest in-stock selections. Designers have long-awaited the ability to procure National products from Mouser, and we are working diligently to ensure we have the components they need for their new designs." Mouser is said to cater design engineers and buyers by delivering What's Next in advanced technologies with its broad product line and unsurpassed customer service. Mouser is to offer cust...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Delta Electronics has showcased a full range of colour electronic paper (e-paper) applications at CES 2011 in Las Vegas. The new colour e-paper applications are jointly developed by Delta Electronics and Bridgestone Corporation and are based on the latter's Quick Response Liquid Powder Display (QR-LPD) technologies. The full series includes a 4.1-inch e-tag, 8.2-inch and 13.1-inch e-readers, and a 21-inch e-signage display. The 8.2-inch e-reader will be distributed in the Greater China region by Vivitek Corporation, Delta's global strategic partner, and it is expected to become the world’s first mass-produced China-focussed colour QR-LPD e-reader. Jeff Fu, General Manager, Delta Electronics, Display Solutions Business Unit, said, "There was a great deal of synergy between Bridgestone and Delta during the joint development of e-paper applications using the AeroBee products. In the strategic partnership, Delta's focus is on dow...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Delta Electronics has showcased a full range of colour electronic paper (e-paper) applications at CES 2011 in Las Vegas. The new colour e-paper applications are jointly developed by Delta Electronics and Bridgestone Corporation and are based on the latter's Quick Response Liquid Powder Display (QR-LPD) technologies. The full series includes a 4.1-inch e-tag, 8.2-inch and 13.1-inch e-readers, and a 21-inch e-signage display. The 8.2-inch e-reader will be distributed in the Greater China region by Vivitek Corporation, Delta's global strategic partner, and it is expected to become the world’s first mass-produced China-focussed colour QR-LPD e-reader. Jeff Fu, General Manager, Delta Electronics, Display Solutions Business Unit, said, "There was a great deal of synergy between Bridgestone and Delta during the joint development of e-paper applications using the AeroBee products. In the strategic partnership, Delta's focus is on dow...