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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Vodafone has rolled Value Added Services for its subscribers in Andhra Pradesh. Customers have many options and make choice from Ramzan special callertunes, Bonus Cards & discounts on voice usage. Vodafone is offering Rs. 713 as core talk time and 73 nights Vodafone to Vodafone minutes and a charge of only 10p/minute on all local Vodafone to Vodafone calls for 30 days on purchasing the bonus card for Rs. 786. This recharge is available only on Etop. Customers can also enjoy 3 festive songs as their callertune at the rate of 1 callertune this month at standard charges. Prepaid & Postpaid customers travelling to Saudi Arabia on the occasion of Ramzan can also avail a flat 30% discount on voice usage without any hassle of subscription or activation.This offer is valid till 31st Aug'11. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Blue Coat Systems has announced that Internet service provider (ISP) Lebanon Online S.A.R.L. has deployed the Blue Coat CacheFlow 5000 appliance. The newly installed platform enables Lebanon Online to reduce operational expenses by cutting bandwidth spend, manage sizeable increases in network traffic and subscriber growth, enhance Web security and optimize and enhance the delivery of rich Web 2.0 content, large files and video. "The CacheFlow 5000 appliance builds on our expertise in delivering Web content and applications effectively and securely. It represents a significant leap forward in addressing the bandwidth challenges facing service providers. Our breakthrough caching technology addresses the monumental challenges service providers face in meeting fiercely growing demand for video and Web 2.0 content from mobile and fixed users," Darrell Long, GM & VP, CacheFlow Business Unit, Blue Coat Systems said. Lebanon Online is...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE To protect life and reduce lost from Terrorist, AirLive is to hold a seminar with India partner for Customers in New Delhi. Recently, three bomb blasts hit the Indian commercial capital of Mumbai. The terrorist attacks of 11/26 and beyond have heightened the security concerns of the country and also highlighted the limitations of analog CCTV based surveillance systems which are very prevalent in India. The surveillance systems deployed currently are not yet capable of autonomous analysis of complex events. Following all this, an urgent need has been felt to move away from traditional systems and towards digital IP based surveillance systems as they are expected to provide the ability to respond to events as they occur and also enable remote monitoring even as the affected areas remain inaccessible. As a result, the demand for integrated security solutions, especially high-end security solutions has increased from the public and private sect...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Inspan Infotech has launched SP-i300 Portable Speakers from Genius with a combination of a portable MP3 player (PMP) and loud speaker available in piano black and chick yellow colors. SP-i300 is designed to deliver total music solution. By storing MP3/WMA music file on any USB storage device one can play music without using other music processors. It has a built-in lithium battery that makes this speaker mobile anywhere. With just 2 hours of USB charge the speakers work for nothing less than 8 hours. Also, it has an AUX-in function so one can connect to a notebook, iPod, or cell phone through a standard 3.5mm jack. The package contains SP-i300 Speaker, Y cable for audio-in & charging, pouch and multi-language user's manual. "This SP-i300 speaker from Genius comes with a USB playing option. These speakers are sure to act as a 'Show Off' lifestyle gadgets for customers. Customers can carry this speaker anywhere and plug ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Google Inc. is to acquire Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. for $12.5 billion to help protect its fast-growing Android mobile operating system. Motorola stated its shareholders will get $40 a share in cash, which is 63 per cent more than Motorola Mobility's closing price on the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 12. The deal will give the company access to Motorola's more than 17,000 patents related to wireless technology. Sanjay Jha, CEO of Motorola Mobility said, "This transaction offers significant value for Motorola Mobility's stockholders and provides compelling new opportunities for our employees, customers, and partners around the world. We have shared a productive partnership with Google to advance the Android platform, and now through this combination we will be able to do even more to innovate and deliver outstanding mobility solutions across our mobile devices and home businesses." Google unveiled the deal is ex...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Silicon Power (SP) has introduced read/write speed USB 3.0 flash drive to date, the Marvel M60. The product gives a read capability of up to 100/MB/sec. With its sleek design and retractable USB connector, the Marvel M60 is compact and convenient to carry around. In addition, an LED indicator light displays power on and data transfer status. The Marvel M60 comes in a choice of either 32GB or 64GB storage capacity. Every SP flash drive product comes in silver colour with a lifetime warranty and 32GBflash drive is priced at Rs.3,399/- and 64GB -Rs.6,319/-. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) has introduced new family members of AMD APU- supported motherboards, A55 series, providing users more options to enjoy entertainment life. ECS A55 series-A55F-A, A55F-M2 and A55F-M3 support AMD A-series APUs for users to indulge in DirectX 11 and UVD 3 graphics performance. ECS A55 series could support memory at least at 1866 MHz frequency and also supports the Dual Graphics function to supply graphics energy with one discrete graphics card. ECS A55 series motherboards adopt solid capacitors around the CPU area to supply stable and safe power to the motherboards. In addition to high-quality solid capacitors, ECS A55 series motherboards are implanted with ESD protection components and pass the anti-static test, as well. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Avnet has signed an agreement with HP. Under this agreement, Avnet will distribute HP's Enterprise IT Management and Information Management solutions to channel partners and value-added resellers in Singapore. Bennett Wong, Country GM, Avnet Technology Solutions, Singapore, said, "HP has been a key supplier partner for Avnet Singapore for four years and this new agreement allows Avnet's HP reseller partners to leverage a combined offering featuring integrated hardware and software from the HP enterprise business solutions portfolio. This relationship further enhances our value-added solutions distribution model." "Singapore companies are looking to better align IT with the business as well as manage their applications and information cost-effectively. With HP Software solutions in their portfolio, Avnet will be able to help clients realize the full potential of their IT investments with software. Together, we will l...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Yahoo! India has launched "Movieplex", a video destination allowing users to enjoy licensed full-length movies for free through the Internet on demand. Movieplex has been designed for sharing on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, making it easy for users to recommend their favourite movies to others. "Movieplex" offers an opportunity for advertisers to connect with their target audiences through immersive video content. This content is easily discovered on Yahoo! India and users will be able to watch this from the comfort of their home or anywhere with an Internet connection. Movies currently available on Movieplex include Rock On, Rann, Dil to Baccha Hai Ji, and more. Arun Tadanki, MD, Yahoo! India, said, "Over 30 million Internet users consume 1.7 billion videos every month across India. With the increasing demand for online video, both consumers and content providers are looking for a trusted destinat...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Micromax is set to roll its projector phone Micromax X40. This dual-SIM GSM multimedia projector phone sports a bar style and comes packed in a 117x51x17 mm dimensions. It weighs 148 gm and is equipped with a 2.4 inch screen with a resolution of 240x320 pixels, a 2 megapixel camera and FM Radio. It has an in-built projector, which enables users to view images, videos, movies, pictures and multiple documents like MS Word, Excel, PDF, spreadsheet and powerpoint on the projector. Micromax X40 has a 1000 mAh battery life, which provides for 2.5 hours of battery talk time and upto 200 hours of standby time. It has an internal memory of 80 MB and an external memory of 4GB. It is price at Rs. 4,599 approximately. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE HomeShop18 has announced Independence Day shopping festival for its customers. This Independence day, get a chance to win a brand new Toyota Etios. Every day, one customer gets a chance to take home a scooty or get 100% cash back. The shopping fiesta started from 12th August and the winner Toyota Etios will be announced on the 15th August. HomeShop18.com celebrates the festival of Raksha Bandhan by introducing some special gifts like rakhi thalis, mithais & chocolates and flower bouquets. Pack of Health & Beauty products like Perfumes, Colognes, Skin & Hair Care hampers, Fashion wear from brands like John Players, Wills Lifestyle, Jewellery like Bracelets for Men and Women, Necklace Sets and Unisex Watches and more is to be offered for friends and siblings who are conscious for their looks. Home & Kitchen Appliances are on offer like Non-stick cookware and pretty bedspreads to gift the homely kind. For those who have kid bro...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Tech Mahindra has started customer care services in seven African countries as a partner of Bharti Airtel. The countries in which Tech Mahindra will provide customer care services for Bharti Airtel includes the Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Malawi and Nigeria. Since February, the company had been operating a contact centre and a back office for Airtel in Ghana. Rahul Sabharwal, Tech Mahindra's VP for Africa shared, "We see Africa as a growing developing continent and opportunities really do exist in Africa. The continent has become of strategic importance to us because of the growth that we see and Tech Mahindra wants to be part of the continent's development process. The decision to expand operations in Africa was taken after the company had partnered leading telecom operators including MTN and Multilinks in Nigeria over a two-year period." For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE For further enhancing its VoIP gateway portfolio, Matrix Comsec has introduced its new range of VoIP-GSM/3G-ISDN BRI gateways. The gateway offers seamless connectivity between IP, GSM/3G and ISDN BRI networks. SETU VGB interfaces with an existing ISDN PBX to offer GSM/3G and IP connectivity. For an IP based system, it provides BRI and GSM/3G trunking options. SETU VGB can also be used to setup IP connectivity between multi-location offices and get advantage of low cost VoIP calling among the distant branches. Apart from providing IP calling features, SETU VGB also offers data accessibility over UMTS/HSPA/EDGE networks. Sajeev Nair, Product Manager, Matrix Comsec said, "While IP is moving into its second decade with enormous momentum, traditional telephony is getting more-and-more inclined towards availing benefits of IP for cost-effective communication while protecting their existing investment. Matrix Comsec has added this new gate...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Aimed at helping the 120 million Indian smokers quit the habit of smoking, Nicorette will launch the first Facebook application. To be launched on the Independence Day, the new Nicorette Facebook application 'Nicorette Support is designed to help Indians gain independence from tobacco. By moving beyond the 'like' and 'wall' features of Facebook, Nicorette has attempted to maximize the true potential of social networking by reaching out in a personalized manner to people struggling to kick the butt and supporting and guiding them through the process. The personalized approach of the 'Nicorette Support' application takes into consideration factors like each individual's quit timeline, reasons for quitting, smoking triggers and craving patterns. This information enables the application to perform the role of a supportive friend who understands the quitter's needs and supports him accordingly. The applica...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd, New Delhi has tied up with Akmin Technologies Pvt Ltd to launch mobile website builder service. MTNL's mobile website builder is a unique service that allows a non-technical user to create and publish a customized website within minutes using his mobile phone or PC. The service will be a boon for everyone from small businesses to government offices that are looking to create a mobile & PC web presence. To initiate the service, MTNL mobile users will need to send SMS "MSITE" to 55012 from their MTNL mobile phone. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Google is to offer 16 games from third-party game developers, including the popular Angry Birds game. A new page on Google+ will let users access a variety of games and view updates about games that their friends are playing. Games have proven to be among the most popular features on Facebook. The addition of social games fills in a key piece of the puzzle as Google strives to take on Facebook. Google launched its social networking service in late June, signing up more than 10 million users in the first two weeks. Social networking has become a top priority at Google, whose position as the main gateway to online information could be at risk as people spend more time on sites such as Facebook and Twitter. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Cisco has announced the winners of its National Networking Skills Competition, NetRiders India 2011. Aakanksha Mishra and Ravi Agarwal from CRISP (Centre for Research and Industrial Staff Performance) Bhopal won the contest while Dhanapal Santhosh and Manish Bavne from CRISP Bhopal and Gaurav Singh Ahlawat and Rupinderjit Singh from Thapar University, Patiala, were the first and second runners up respectively. The winning team will represent the country at the 2011 APAC NetRiders Team Challenge scheduled for October 27th, 2011. The APAC winners will be awarded a one week paid trip to San Jose, California, where they will spend time at Cisco and other leading IT organizations apart from meeting with Cisco Chairman and CEO, John Chambers. NetRiders is an annual competition held by the Cisco Networking Academy, a comprehensive e-learning program that enables students to develop valuable information and communications technology (ICT) skills...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Tata Teleservices, Reliance Communications and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd are badly hit due to the introduction of Mobile Number Portability. Reliance has lost more than 11.5 lakh subscribers and Tata Teleservices has seen 3.7 lakh subscribers leaving its network ever since MNP was introduced in November last year, Department of Telecom claimed. Mobile number portability was introduced in Haryana on November 25 and extended it across the country on January 20 by Indian operators. As per the data from the telecommunications regulator, about 13 million subscribers have requested for a change in service providers until the end of June, when India had 851.7 million mobile-phone users. Idea Cellular, Vodafone and Bharti Airtel are the biggest gainers with net addition of 8.2 lakh, 7.1 lakh and 6.5 lakh subscribers respectively. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd lost 40,366 and 5,73,142 subscribers, respectively. New netwo...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE In an attempt to increase their sales, MSI is teaming up with NVIDIA for marketing their Motherboards in India. As part of this collaboration, consumers who buy MSI Motherboard along with MSI Nvidia Graphic card stand a chance to win attractive prizes such as pen drives, Blackberry smart phones and an iPad. Eric Kuo - Managing Director, MSI India said, "This promotion-partnership between MSI & NVIDIA has been created the ultimate end-user in mind. We are looking at addressing the hard-core gaming community in the country which has come of age. With NVIDIA & MSI's cutting edge technology, it would a lethal combo for the gamers." This promotion execution would be done through authorized distributors and regional dealers of MSI & Nvidia all over India. The promotion would run from August 15 to September 30, 2011. The promotion would run on MSI's official website and facebook page. For More Details See www.varind...