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neoteric infomatique has partnered with market-leader Honeywell to distribute its premium range of barcode scanners in India. This partnership marks neoteric’s entry into the automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) market which includes barcode, smart card, RFID, and biometric products. The overall barcode hardware market in India is pegged at $70 million, of this, barcode scanner market accounts for $40 million and is projected to grow at 30 percent for the next two years. neoteric logo 150x150 neoteric infomatique partners with Honeywell to distribute its barcode scanners“The standardization of barcode usage norms, proliferation of modern retail and utilization of barcode technology to automate business-critical processes like inventory and asset management across various industry verticals is driving the use of barcode scanners in India. We are excited to partner with market leading brand Honeywell. It also enables us to offer our partners with new business opportuni...

Tata DoCoMo, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices Limited (TTL), has launched National Mobile Number Portability (MNP).  This will now allow customers to retain their mobile number while shifting from one circle to another anywhere across India. This can be done by simply initiating a UPC code from their home circle or new circle. . How to port your mobile number Step 1 – SMS PORT to 1900 and will get the UPC code. One can generate UPC code in the home circle or while roaming in the new circle. Step 2 – Get a new Tata DoCoMo SIM and fill an application form. Enter the UPC code in this application form. Submit a passport size photograph, a copy of a valid address and identity proof. Step 3 – Tata DoCoMo will send an SMS with date and time of MNP activation. Just insert the new Tata DoCoMo SIM on the mentioned day and call 59059 to get started. Gurinder Singh Sandhu Head Marketing Tata Teleservices 300x300 Tata DoCoMo starts National Mobile Number Portability ...

Applicable from May 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015, the Partner Rewards Programme will recognize IRs under two categories – Biggest and Fastest Achievers – for their overall business performance in driving sales for the Alcatel-Lucent OpenTouch Suite for SMB, engineered specifically for SMB customers in India. The OpenTouch Suite for SMB offers all-in-one, end-to-end converged solution for voice and data, with zero touch deployment. It is the perfect response to the social, mobile and visual forces currently driving the needs of the SMBs. The Biggest Achievers category is open to IRs registered under the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Partner Program. The accredited IR who achieves minimum ALE business with at least 20-per cent growth during the program period, as against the earlier eight months, will compete in the Biggest Achievers category. The Fastest Achievers category is open for existing as well as new IRs. New IRs need to get accredited by November 30, 2015 to participate in...

EMC Corporation has announced partnership with Rajasthan Technical University (RTU), Kota to support the faculty and students in enhancing their skills in the areas of Cloud Computing, Information Storage and Data Analytics. EMC, through its Academic Alliance initiative, will offer unique “open” curriculum based-education on technology topics like cloud computing, big data analytics and information storage and management to faculty and students from the institute. With this association, the company expects to train over 1,000 faculty members, in turn benefiting over 7,000 students who are currently pursuing cloud computing as a core subject in RTU’s B. Tech programme. The rapid growth in digital information is spurring the demand for trained storage, IT infrastructure, cloud, data science and analytics professionals who possess the skills and knowledge relevant for the changing industry. This fast-paced increase in demand has resulted in a massive shortfall of skilled industry-rea...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Dell(NASDAQ:DELL)  has announced its successful customer win of  Vcare India Call Center . Dell's solutions will provide an agile infrastructure to enable growth and scalability for Vcare. Dell’s right solution approach coupled with customer support and workshops helped Vcare understand the benefits of Dell solutions -  Dell Equal logic PS6510X x 2 ,  PowerEdge M620 along with  Force 10 MXL X2 , Power Connect 8132F x 2 supplemented  with VMware virtualization for their complete virtual infrastructure. Additionally, Dell also helped Vcare team to enhance their customer experience and to upscale their network to 10G with Dell MXL & Power Connect offerings. Hardware along with end to end implementation services and mission critical pro support plus (Proactive support) support  SLA distinguished Dell from Competition . "We are able to respond to the needs of the business faster with the scalab...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   In order to attract new investors, partners and franchisees,  Sir Speedy India , along with Xerox India(NYSE:XRX) , has announced to organize business opportunity meetings in New Delhi and Mumbai. During this event, they will be explaining the key benefits of joining the  Sir Speedy Printing Franchise network pan-India . Sir Speedy, with more than 500 locations worldwide, specializes in the creation and execution of growth-oriented printing and marketing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses. They have partnered with Xerox India for innovation in the digital print industry. Sir Speedy India has listed the names of the dignitaries who will be present at the event. The names include Chandrajit Narra, MD , Sir Speedy India;  John Bowen, Vice-President , Franchise Services, Inc.; and  Pankaj Kalra, Head, Production Systems Group, Xerox India . ......... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As per the latest update, it has been announced that  Minhaj Zia , Director of Collaboration Sales,  Cisco India  and SAARC, is all set to join  Polycom . In his previous role as Director of Sales at Cisco, Minhaj's was focussed to drive adoption of Cisco’s Collaboration solutions across India and SAARC. He worked closely with Cisco India sales leaders in devising the UC strategy, and oversees its execution nationwide through direct and virtual teams. Since joining Cisco in 2006, he played a leadership role in growing revenue and making UC as a mainstream business for Cisco India. Minhaj’s core strengths lie in helping customers to build their communication and collaboration solution strategy.Prior to Cisco India, he served Avaya GlobalConnect and Alcatel. Minhaj has completed his B.Tech, specializing in Electronics and Telecommunications...... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To deliver rich user experience anywhere and anytime from any device,  HP(NYSE:HPQ) has announced a new portfolio of application transformation software and services solutions. The solutions introduced include  HP Real User Monitoring (RUM) 9.22 software  which helps to monitor the user experience of mobile applications running on the Android platform and HP Performance Anywhere Software as a Service for monitoring the performance and availability of mobile applications and wireless networks. "Mobile devices are attached to the hip, hand or briefcase of nearly everyone, making access to an organization as easy as a swipe of the finger. HP application solutions enable enterprises to use those devices for competitive differentiation by quickly creating quality mobile applications that deliver the ultimate customer experience," said Faisal Paul, Head, Marketing and Solution, Alliances, Enterprise Group, HP India. HP...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Amdocs  has appointed Sanjay Sharma as the Regional Vice President and Head for South west Asia region. He will assume overall responsibility over Amdocs business with all operators in this region.  Sharma brings with him over 21 years of experience in the Telecom and IT industry in Global companies like IBM Global Services, Huawei, Samsung and Multitech. He spent almost three years with Huawei Telecommunications leading their carries software and core network business and 3 years with Samsung.... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   HP Enterprise Services has announced new  Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)  analytics services designed to accelerate discovery of growth opportunities, efficiencies and cost savings while supporting improvements in compliance and mitigation of risk.   With the new HP Business Analytics Services, skilled HP BPO professionals analyze structured and unstructured data using proven best practices and methodologies to derive insights, facilitate decisions and define recommended actions for clients... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   It has been announced thatHP is expanding its Converged  Cloud portfolio  with joint HP and  Microsoft solutions , in order to enhance every aspect of a client's private cloud journey.  In addition, the expanded HP Converged Cloud offerings include the integration of HP CloudSystem and Microsoft solutions to help clients rapidly transform virtualized resources into self-service private and hybrid cloud environments.  Faisal Paul, Head, marketing and solution alliances, Enterprise Group, HP India, explained, “As customers move to private clouds, they are looking for a simplified approach... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   HCL Infosystems has been associated with Ibibo to pre-install iBrowser on its tablet range . iBrowser is said to be a mobile browser which will give web experience to HCL Tablet users.  As part of the partnership, it would be pre-installed on all future new tablet models from HCL. In addition, the HCL ME U1 and HCL ME Y2 Android tablets are already equipped with the iBrowser. Gautam Advani, EVP & Head, Mobility, HCL Infosystems Ltd., said, "The HCL ME U1 and Y2 have been very well received in the market and the demand continues to grow. The increasing requirement of on-the-go connectivity amongst Tablet users will further augment the demand for our Tabs.  iBrowser will enable our consumers to explore the latest cutting-edge experience of accessing internet with a fast, secure and user-friendly mobile browser... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Trend Micro  has announced Nevales Networks as a Managed Security Services Partner. This partnership will include security-as-a-service offerings of WFBS that complements the Nevales’s managed service provider business model and also widens Nevales’s security offering to its growing client base... more

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   McAfee has announced two changes in the research and development (R&D) organization which include Beginning October 1, Anand Prahlad, currently Vice President of Engineering for Endpoint Security, will assume the role of Managing Director of Operations, McAfee India. In his new role, Prahlad will be supported by the leaders of the McAfee India Executive Team in driving the maturity and success of the site. He will also maintain his current role as a VP in the Endpoint Security group. Company veteran Sridhar Jayanthi will take a six-month leave of absence. Upon his return to McAfee in 2013, Jayanthi will be based in the United States in a new role where he will be responsible for R&D’s global strategy and execution on mergers and acquisitions. Jayanthi will continue to report directly to Bryan Barney, Executive Vice President of Product Operations. “Anand has been a valuable asset to McAfee India, and as Sridhar’s ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Fortinet has appointed Redington to distribute Fortinet's entire range of network security solutions in the country. This appointment augurs Fortinet's next phase of growth in the market by driving expansion of the vendor's channel ecosystem and its penetration into tier-II and tier-III cities. “Redington’s broad channel base, value-added distribution model and long-standing experience in selling varied security, storage and software solutions will be a key advantage as we seek to cultivate new geographies and market verticals in India. In particular, Redington's traction in the tier-II and tier-III cities, and their well-managed credit and marketing policies, will help us gain incremental market share," said Vishak Raman, Senior Regional Director for India and SAARC, Fortinet. R. Venkatesh, Head - Strategic Business Unit, Redington, said, “The introduction of Fortinet’s well-established UTM portfolio signi...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As part of its global cloud strategy, SAP India has announced a roadmap to strengthen its cloud business in India. The cloud solutions will focus on four assets a company has to manage - people, money, customers and suppliers. The cloud solutions will be integrated with innovations around mobility, analytics and collaborative services. "We see a huge potential for the cloud computing technology. And we are committed to create a whole new cloud experience that would enable Indian businesses run better. Our solutions are cost-effective, easy to deploy, and manage - and deliver rapid time-to-value. The major differentiator for SAP is that we offer unparalleled ability to our customers to integrate and take advantage of all their compute resources into cloud to suit their business needs," said Neeraj Athalye, Head - Cloud Business, SAP India. SAP also aims to take the cloud market beyond Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and P...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Orange Business Services has bagged a five-year contract from Rio Tinto to deliver global networking and security services to more than 280 Rio Tinto sites around the world. The services support users in both global offices as well as remote mining locations such as Canga East in Guinea, Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia and Almaty in Kazakhstan. This new contract is believed to consolidate IT infrastructure, enhance network performance and further integrate global resources cost effectively. Building on a 10-year working partnership between the two companies, this contract is expected to allow further consolidation of IT infrastructure and services while addressing developing business requirements and improving agility and flexibility. Orange Business Services claims to provide WAN services including satellite access and network management, as well as secure Internet gateways and traffic optimization. These services will be provided under a dedicated ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE NetApp has appointed Anil Valluri as President, NetApp India Marketing & Services Private Limited. As President, Valluri will oversee NetApp sales, marketing and services operations in India and SAARC region. Tom Georgens, President & CEO, NetApp, said, "Anil's appointment as President is NetApp's most senior hire for field operations in India to date and shows the strategic importance of India in supporting the company's growth plans, as well as our continued commitment to this region. I am delighted to welcome Anil who brings with him a wealth of experience in leading large country operations, building and growing businesses and leading high-performance teams across diverse geographies. He will be a game-changer for our India business." Anil Valluri said, "It is a dynamic time for the storage industry in India and I am looking forward to working closely with our business and technology partners to addre...