VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Corsair has released its 4GB DDR3 memory for Apple Mac desktop and laptop PCs. Corsair's Mac memory kits are tested at Apple Developer Compatibility Labs and are guaranteed to work with any Mac desktop or notebook PC that supports 4GB DDR3 SODIMMs, including iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro, MacBook, and MacBook Pro models. This includes virtually all models offered by Apple since 2010.The new DDR3 Mac memory upgrades, like all Corsair DRAM products were tested to exacting standards. "Macs are often the platform of choice for video production, photo editing and graphics design, and these applications require lots of memory. With hassle-free compatibility and renowned Corsair compatibility and support, our new Mac memory upgrades are a smart performance investment," said Giovanni Sena, Director, Memory Products, Corsair. The corsair 4GB DDR3 memory is priced at Rs. 1,400. It comes with a lifetime warranty and will be available from Corsai...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE eScan has conducted a research and come up with a report based on malware URLs collected for the first half of the year 2011. This report provides a representation of the growth in malware infected URLs in a span of just 6 months. Some of the interesting aspects found by the research team while formulating this report were that the domains mentioned were found to be infected at the time of report creation. According to the report, almost 80% of content available on the web is malicious. SEO poisoning has risen to such an extent that the chances of clicking an infected link has significantly risen in the last year. The report provides comprehensive details on the top 10 Malware threats. The report highlights on the malware threats that dominated hugely in the last six months, thereby becoming a huge threat to the IT infrastructure. It clearly specifies on the social networking sites which have been used as a platform to spread malware and the ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Yahoo! India has announced the jury for Big Idea Chair Award 2011, and extends the last date for submission of entries to 15th September 2011. The award ceremony will be held in October 2011 in New Delhi. Agencies can submit their entries on www.bigideachair.in. The entries will be judged by a panel comprising 10 eminent jury members who are referred as the Futurists. The Illustrious panel consists of seasoned marketers, senior professionals and respected practitioners from the industry. The awards will be judged across nine categories - Best Use of Display Advertising, Best Online Video Advertising, Best Use of Social Media, Best Use of Technology, Digital 360 degree Award, Yahoo! Big Idea Chair Award, Best Use of Mobile Advertising, Best Use of Search, Best Use of Regional Language. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune has launched C-DAC Certified HPC Professional Certification Program (CCHPCP). The program is to offer a standardized scale to map the HPC skill sets of both current and aspiring professionals in this domain, and enable them to pursue careers in HPC. This is also said to assist the Government, R&D and IT industry to recruit right candidates. The certification program is to grade the examinee's knowledge and understanding of C, C++, FORTRAN, Uniprocessor Optimization of Serial codes, Parallel Computing architectures & challenges, OS Concepts, Cluster building & System Administration, MPI, OpenMP, Profiling & Debugging of Codes, pthreads, GPGPU technology, Grid Computing, Cloud Computing and Accelerators. Designed by the High Performance Computing Solutions (HPCS) Group of C-DAC, the certification exam will be conducted online, initially every three months and in due ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Bharat Berry Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is set to make mobile phones and devices in sync with personal computer-mail systems and social networks via the cloud and providing an India- compliant solution to the existing users of push mail services in India. To overcome the frequent issues of vulnerabilities corporates can seek now Indian compliant Push Email service named BharatBerry which is complied with all Indian laws, have their support in India and is approachable at every level by the subscribers. BharatBerry works with most of the mobile phones and provides a more advanced 'push mail' with over the air back- up of the user's contacts, tasks, calendar and notes. It can also sync with MS Outlook on the user's computer. MTNL in alliance with BharatBerry is targeting this service for all range of handsets carrying Blackberry, Symbian, Android, Windows Mobile and J2ME which will cover all major mobile handsets. For More Details S...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Vivitek has announced the shipping of its 2D-to-3D D5 series of projectors. The new D5 projectors, the D512-3D, D536-3D and the D538W-3D, feature conversion technology that take existing 2D content and convert images into 3D pictures, without the use of an external box. The D5 series takes standard DVD and Blu-Ray content (via HDMI) and switches it from 2D to 3D. The three projectors can also display 3D content from 720p/1080i at 50/60Hz and 1080p at 24Hz from 3D Blu-Ray players or other 3D sources, such as cable or satellite boxes. The D512-3D, D536-3D and D538W-3D feature DLP and Brilliant Color technologies for bright, digital images. Add in high-efficiency lamps that last up to 4,000 hours (in economy mode), the other features include 1.9-kg weight, rapid on/off feature, 1W speaker and 3000:1 contrast ratio. Therefore, the three projectors, D512-3D, D536-3D and D538W-3D, are priced at Rs.37,950/-, Rs.53,130/- and Rs.57,684/-, respective...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Inspan has announced the availability of 4GB and 8GB S805 Sports USB flash drives from ADATA. The USB flash drive-S805 is decorated with the zinc alloy frame. It combines USB swivel-design and functionality in a small device, and hence eliminates the losing-cap problem. Used like a carabiner design, S805 can be easily clipped on a key chain or a bag as mobile storage equipment. S805 series comes in red and gray colours. With a dimension of 61.7 x 19.0 x 9.3mm (L x W x H), it just weighs 25g. It supports Windows 98 or the latest Windows 7, Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X 10.6, or even Linux Kernel 2.4 or later. "Designed after a carabiner, the ADATA S805 USB flash drive harmonically blends delicate craftsmanship with a touch of style. This series is designed to get the sporty look for the pen drives. All the trekkers can now clip this newly designed pen drives on to their travel bags or key chains and stay carefree from losing the drive caps, as th...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Shenzhen Sang Fei Consumer Communications has launched Philips Xenium dual-SIM mobile phones in India. Xenium, the green and power management technology, enables near-zero consumption of battery charge on standby for up to two months without increasing battery size. These energy-efficient phones are targeted at heavy users, primarily the business professionals, frequent travellers and anyone who desires to be "always connected". When long battery life is a must, Philips' Xenium series of phones always go the extra mile. Dr. Tan Jok Tin, CEO & MD, Shenzhen Sang Fei Consumer Communications Co., Ltd., said, "Philips has been in India for 81 years and customers have placed their faith in the brand. There is a huge responsibility that comes with the faith. I am delighted that Philips' innovative products are meeting this responsibility well. Philips has been an integral part of Sang Fei since 2007 when we took over P...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Trend Micro has noted a fourteen-fold increase (1410%) of malware targeting Android smartphone users in the last six months. This is perceived as due to their increased potential for damage and propagation. Owning to their portability and advanced computing features, smartphones are becoming popular devices among consumers. However, these gadgets are susceptible to various security threats regardless of the operating system they are running. "While smartphones are becoming increasingly popular, users should be aware that their heavy use has made them likely targets of security threats. The threats include worms and spyware that track users' Web activity and location, make charges via SMS messages, and more. If your phone gets infected, don't panic. Just remove the malicious application and scan your computer with security software if the two devices are often connected. Most importantly, changing passwords to your online account...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE PTC has acquired 4CS Solutions. The acquisition broadens PTC's portfolio of solutions for product support and service organizations, and supports PTC's vision for solutions that span both product and service lifecycles. 4CS was privately-held and terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed. Joe Barkai, Practice Director, Product Lifecycle Strategies, IDC Manufacturing Insights said, "OEMs are increasingly recognizing the revenue and profit opportunity in managing effective service operations. Moreover, they realize the broad value of maintaining an insight into the operation of the equipment they sell throughout its useful life. By collecting and sharing warranty data and other product support history across the enterprise, an OEM can close the loop between service and engineering. This not only increases service profitability, but also leads to better products and higher total customer satisfaction." Jim Heppelmann, Pr...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Barix has announced a major in-store media win that encompasses the rollout of an IP audio system to 300 retail stores in Italy to enhance the shopper experience. Penny Market Italy is delivering music, advertisements and unique national-scale promotions to all 300 stores through "Penny FM," a live audio program stream that acts as a branded retail radio station. "Penny FM adds a touch of personality to the shopping experience through dedicated programs tailored to the customer. The Barix IP audio solution improves the image of our stores and makes a positive impact on staff and customers. Penny FM provides the right balance of entertainment and information, while increasing point-of-purchase sales and generating new revenue streams through advertising. The Barix experience has been very positive, providing Penny Market Italy with a new winning technology model to support the retail environment, which is in constant evolution,...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Ciena has announced that Reliance Globalcom completed an upgrade of its FNAL submarine network with Ciena's market-leading coherent 40G optical networking solution. The first coherent 40G submarine network in Asia, Reliance Globalcom's network brings massive capacity increases to two key routes that each span approximately 5,000 kilometers to connect Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong. "Ciena's solution enables us to provide four times the bandwidth with a simple card upgrade, removing the need for costly and complex infrastructure changes. We have a fantastic partnership with Ciena and have been impressed by their optical technology leadership, the success of our recent trial activities and their long-standing relationship with our parent company. We chose Ciena because of their demonstrable track record in helping service providers to deliver innovative and highly reliable communications services," said Rory Cole...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Yahoo has announced that its board of directors has fired CEO Carol Bartz and named Chief Financial Officer Tim Morse as Interim Chief Executive. Morse would continue to meet the responsibilities of his current role as Yahoo Chief Financial Officer. Yahoo claimed that it is commencing a search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer and will work with an executive search firm to help identify candidates for the position very soon. Roy Bostock, Chairman, Yahoo Board shared, "We have talented teams and tremendous resources behind them and intend to return the company to a path of robust growth and industry-leading innovation. On behalf of the entire board, I want to thank Carol for her service to Yahoo during a critical time of transition in the company's history and against a very challenging macro-economic backdrop. Yahoo is committed to evaluating possibilities and opportunities that will put it on a growth trajectory and deliver v...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE For selected models of Epson Inkjet printers, the company has announced its new version of Epson iPrint for Android mobile devices that allows Android mobile phone and tablet users to print. The Epson iPrint app allows users to print photographs and web pages. Users can also scan, save and share their files. The new app also supports online cloud services like Box.net, Dropbox and Evernote. This makes Epson's iPrint one of the most capable Android printing applications currently available. "Epson is committed to superior mobile device printing solutions for performance printing on-the-go," said Samba Moorthy, Division Head - Sales & Marketing, Epson India Pvt. Ltd. "The new Epson iPrint app offers fun and useful capabilities including the ability to print photos, and web pages any time to any nearby wireless Epson printer, giving Android device owners the freedom to print virtually anything they want to." The iPri...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Dell has expanded its Latitude series with the Latitude XT3 laptop. Whether at your desk or on the move, this new XT3 lets you work almost anywhere. It offers an ideal balance between usable workspace and mobility. It is an enterprise-grade laptop with large 13.3" HD display, and easy conversion between laptop and tablet modes. Building on the success of Latitude E-Family, Dell has come out with Latitude XT3, with Intel Core i5-2520M (2.5GHz, 3M cache) with Turbo Boost Technology and 2GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM, that includes WiMAX and mobile broadband. Latitude XT3 offers ExpressCharge, 80% recharge in an hour, battery options with a 9-cell extended battery and slice option for all-day power. The pricing for the Latitude XT3 starts at just under Rs.1,00,000. It is protected from four corners with strong magnesium alloy, with a spill-resistant keyboard, and a Tri-metal design that stands up to tough defense-grade, MIL-STD-810G testing for du...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE HP has announced a highly-optimized, turnkey solution HP VirtualSystem for VMware. It gives organizations a virtualized infrastructure that speeds implementation and provides a foundation for cloud computing. HP VirtualSystem for VMware includes virtualized HP Networking solutions, HP Converged Storage, HP BladeSystem servers, HP Insight software with onsite installation services, will help midsize to large organizations to address the challenges of increased complexity and limited broad deployment of multi-tier network architectures, virtual sprawl, inflexible storage, unpredictable workloads and security concerns. "Virtualization has become mainstream for clients, but there are obstacles to broad deployment," said Prakash Krishnamoorthy, Country Head, HP Storage Division India. "With HP VirtualSystem for VMware, clients can simplify and scale their virtualization deployments to provide a clear path to the cloud." "...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Plintron Global Technology Solutions Private Limited (Plintron) and Lycamobile has announced their global partnership to lead the MVNA (Mobile Virtual Network Aggregator) market. This partnership builds on Plintron's successful 14 country launch of Lycamobile's services and hosting on a private cloud based mobile core network infrastructure. In the last one year, Plintron and Lycamobile jointly have been instrumental in commercialization of the MVNA business model in the UK. MVNA is a partnership of a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) and Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) to enable mobile telephony based services for other brands. This service will enable a range of brands to launch a mobile proposition to complement their core businesses in the most efficient cost and timeframe. Mohan Kumar, Founder & CEO, Plintron said, "In the dynamically growing telecom industry, the MVNA model would play a vantage role in the c...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Adding to its stable, FUJIFILM India Pvt. Ltd. has introduced FinePix T 200 - a super-slim digital camera. FinePixT 200 has an impressive 14-mega pixel resolution that won't miss the finest details of the subject. Images are captured sharp, clear and in vivid colours, even when printed at large sizes. It is a highly sensitive camera with maximum sensitivity of ISO3200 resulting in photos appear natural and more true to life even with limited available light. "Fujifilm is putting efforts to bring more and more quality products to its customers. The latest addition to the list of fine digital cameras by Fujifilm is the super-slim FinePix T 200. Its compact body and user-friendly features are sure to attract the attention of camera buyers and photography enthusiasts," said K. Tanaka, Managing Director, Fujifilm India. A. Rajkumar, Country General Manager (DSC), Fujifilm India, said, "FinePix T 200 breaks the cluttered segment...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Logitech has announced the availability of its award-winning range of Harmony remotes in India. Equipped with advanced features like wireless RF technology, full-colour touch screen, one-touch activity control, ergonomic design and rechargeable batteries, the Logitech Harmony remotes are designed to enhance the digital entertainment experience. The Logitech Harmony remotes are optimized to control multiple devices and consequently minimize the piling up of remote controls. Logitech Harmony remotes can be easily set up - just connect it to your computer and you are guided through every step of configuring your remote. "The Logitech Harmony remotes simplify the complexities involved in today's home-entertainment systems," said Subrotah Biswas, Logitech Country Manager for India and South West Asia. "The Logitech Harmony remotes are powerful, yet elegant replacement to multiple remotes that are needed even for a simple task l...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Thriveni Earthmovers Private Limited has partnered with IBM to build a scalable and efficient IT environment. Thriveni will implement enterprise SAP ERP for improving process efficiency and ensuring greater business insights. IBM will be the systems integrator for the entire deployment and will also provide application management support (AMS) for the next five years. The ERP system will run on IBM's Systems X server and storage. As part of the deal, IBM will help Thriveni integrate its entire operation onto a single IT platform encompassing different business units, including finance, purchasing, planning & budgeting, plant & project operations, and human resource. The new system will also ensure regulatory process compliance - related to environment, health, and safety - involved in mining operations through better controls and check points. "Since its inception two decades ago, Thriveni has grown significantly and the leg...