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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Wipro Infotechhas won a 10-year contract from Manipal Health Enterprises Private Limited (MHEPL). As a result of this strategic partnership, Wipro will implement its latest Hospital Information System Solution & data migration services across Manipal Group Hospitals. The proposed HIS application is patient-centric. It will provide immediate access to clinical, administrative and billing data required for the efficient functioning of a hospital. It will ensure high levels of automation, better availability of information, reduction in patient's waiting time and better utilization of revenues. Anand Sankaran, Sr. Vice-President & Business Head - India and Middle East and Global Business Head - Infrastructure and Services, Wipro, said, "We are delighted to be chosen as Manipal Hospitals' partner in this business transformation programme which will enable drive superior customer experience and greater operational e...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) has announced the A85F2-A Deluxe, a new motherboard built around the AMD A85X chipset with support for the latest socket FM2 CPUs. In addition to the A85F2-A Deluxe, four other models will be released with the socket FM2: A75F2-A2, A75F2-M2, A55F2-A2, A55F2-M3. In the ATX format, this ECS motherboard features two second-generation PCIe x16 slots for graphics card upgrades and CrossFireX support, as well as three 2nd generation PCIe x1 and 2 PCI slots for other cards. Up to 64 GB of dual channel DDR3 memory can be installed in 4 sockets, with a maximum speed of 1866, or up to 2300 for overclockers. There are seven 6 Gb/s SATA sockets, with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, & 10.   Expansion and connectivity options in the A85F2-A Deluxe include up to 6 USB 3.0 ports, 8 USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit LAN, and a 6Gb/s eSATA connectors for fast external storage. Separate HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub VGA ports provide gr...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Cyberoam has launched Platinum Support Service (PSS), primarily for customers who are in need of special attention and care. Cyberoam PSS will provide 24X7 priority support, by providing timely and accurate support. PSS will be on a "Per Customer" basis. Depending on the complexity of a network customers will be categorized under the respective price bands namely, "Platinum Power" or a "Platinum Super". Along with all the features of the Basic and Premium Support that the customer has subscribed, the key highlights of PSS will also be added, which will include a highly trained technical account manager (TAM) to conduct periodic reviews and provide periodic responses on most pressing technical issues, quarterly site visits, 24x7 direct access to senior technical support engineers and product specialists, expedited call handling, Network architecture reviews, migration planning assistance. Sunil Shar...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Aircel has for the first time ever in India launched 3G services at 2G prices. Aircel, which pioneered the Pocket Internet with unlimited usage, has extended the Unlimited usage to this new product as well named 3G AIRCEL POCKET INTERNET SMART. This Data Card will work on 3G and 2G networks seamlessly with no usage restriction on any devices. Aircel expects that with this new plan more people in the country will be able to benefit from the power of internet at affordable prices and peace of mind from bill shock. Considering the vastness of India, Aircel believes that the only way to reach internet to the masses in a cost- effective way is through wireless networks and will constantly endeavour to provide data at affordable prices. AnupamVasudev, Head - Marketing, Aircel, said, "The 3G Aircel Pocket Internet Smart is an industry first with an aim to offer a world of possibilities through the power of Internet at an extremel...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Acer has rolled out three exciting offers under their partner engagement programme entitled to channel partners for consumer notebook division. This programme will aim at motivating and encouraging its partner force to engage better with their customers and understand their requirement. Acer’s sustainable channel business model has been pivotal to the company's phenomenal growth.  To celebrate this occasion, the company has outlined performance-based incentives offer, whereby on reaching the set target, partners will be awarded with gifts. The partners will benefit from three broad categories such as Platinum, Diamond and Gold Club.Through this initiative, Acer has offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to 20 lucky channel partners from the country to witness the event in London. Moreover, the company will accommodate them in an Acer hospitality suite. Simultaneously, rest of the partners of the Platinum Club will enjoy and ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To adress the growing SMBs in the country NETGEAR has released NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance, a comprehensive IP surveillance solution which offers  a host of Business-Class Network Solutions .  This product suite is the first to combine business-class IP video technologies like new Surveillance Network Video Recorder (NVR) software with flexible, customizable endpoint options for building reliable, affordable and  e-mapping technology allowing to supports up to 16 simultaneous cameras in both megapixel and HD models.  It is very affordable and simple suite for the first time- Network Switching, Network Storage, Network Video Recording Software and Network Management Components. On the launch of the product, Subhodeep Bhattacharya, Regional Director (India and SAARC), NETGEAR, said, "The Indian SMBs have understood that in order to grow fast they need to automate their systems. Video surveillance is one of t...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Ricoh has announced around 5% increase in the prices of their office products, with effect from 1st June, 2012. Additionally, the company had recently announced aggressive expansion plans through IT Dealer / Reseller channel, with the launch new models of Printers at the entry level. The newly launched SP 100 series targeted at SME consumers has been kept out of the current price hike.   "In spite of the huge depreciation of Indian Rupees vis-a-vis USD, we have been trying to hold on to our pricing to our customers till now, hoping that the situation would improve soon. However, we are now constrained to increase the prices of our office products by up to 5%, so as to at least partially cover the impact," said Tetsuya Takano, MD & CEO, Ricoh India. "India is a high-growth market for Ricoh and we have ambitious plans here. From around Rs.300 crore in FY'11, we plan to expand to Rs.1,000 crore by FY'13,...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Tech Mahindra has announced strategic partnership with ZTEsoft to offer customers the best of both Telecom focused IT Consulting & System Integration services and the only homegrown Telecom B/OSS Suite currently available in the global market.  Raju Wadalkar, CTO, Tech Mahindra, said, "ZTEsoft's R&D capabilities and home-grown B/OSS product suite delivers immense benefits to Operators globally. The partnership between the two companies will help our customers accelerate their transformation journey to a world-class IT architecture." Zhou Yong, Vice-President, ZTEsoft, said, "Tech Mahindra is the world's best-known Telecom services provider. Through our partnership, ZTEsoft can successfully help customers transform their current IT landscape and grow their business." For More  Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Cisco has issued results of the annual Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI) Forecast (2011-16), the company's ongoing initiative to forecast and analyze Internet Protocol (IP) networking growth and trends worldwide. The VNI Forecast update covers 2011-2016, and quantitatively projects the significant amount of IP traffic expected to travel public and private networks, including Internet, managed IP, and mobile data traffic generated by consumers and business users.  This year, Cisco has also developed a new complementary study, the Cisco VNI Service Adoption Forecast, which includes global and regional residential, consumer mobile, and business services growth rates.  Sanjay Rohatgi, Senior Vice-President, Service Provider, Cisco India & SAARC, said, "The Internet plays a pivotal role, for emerging countries like India, to address its ambitions. The findings from the Cisco Visual Networking Index report, project a ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Bharti Airtel has selected Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) to create CEN (Carrier grade Ethernet) based IP - access network, Duo to create CEN-based IP. This IP network will allow Bharti Airtel to meet the surging bandwidth requirements of customers while accessing data, video and Internet services on an array of devices, such as smartphones, tablets and laptops. Jagbir Singh, Director - Network Services Group, Bharti Airtel, said, "Given the exponential growth in the uptake of data in India, we thought it is the right time for us to transition to a scalable IP-based access network for reasons of both cost and performance. With this we will usher in the next level of user experience that brings alive high-bandwidth applications such as high-speed Internet, interactive TV, mobile video blogging and many more. Alcatel Lucent's IP/ MPLS solutions currently operating on our network have been able to manage our data delivery requirements ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   HP has unveiled research from HP Labs. The research shows how the architecture, combined with holistic energy-management techniques, enables organizations to cut total power usage by 30 per cent, as well as dependence on grid power and costs by more than 80 per cent. With the HP Net-Zero Energy Data Center research, HP aims to provide businesses and societies around the world the potential to operate data centres using local renewable resources, removing dependencies such as location, energy supply and costs.  "Information technology has the power to be an equalizer across societies globally, but the cost of IT services, and by extension the cost of energy, is prohibitive and inhibits widespread adoption. The HP Net-Zero Energy Data Center not only aims to minimize the environmental impact of computing, but also has a goal of reducing energy costs associated with data-center operations to extend the reach of IT accessibili...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Dell is reimagining the all-in-one computer, with a new portfolio of solutions for consumers. The new computers include the Inspiron One 2330 and Inspiron One 2020 all-in-one computers and Inspiron 660s small form factor desktop for families. Featuring the latest Intel processors and optional powerful discrete graphics these computers allow parents and kids to stay connected to each other.  A result of direct customer feedback, the Inspiron One 2330 will soon also feature  a new sleek pedestal stand that supports a Full HD 1080p WLED 58.4 cm (23) display. Moreover, Inspiron One 2330 comes packed with an optional Blu-ray disc drive and optional internal TV tuner, as well as ample storage for music, movies and photos.   The Inspiron 660s comes with a Blu-Ray combo drive and discrete graphic options (Nvidia GeForce). With a USB 3.0 ports and a 8.1 card reader, it has convenient data transfer capabilities, designed f...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Microsoft has announced the availability of the Windows 8 Release Preview (Windows 8RP). Available for download today in 14 languages, the Windows 8 Release Preview delivers a fast and fluid experience, along with a new user interface that responds equally well to touch as it does to keyboard and mouse. Since the February release of Windows 8 Consumer Preview, it was downloaded more than one million times in the first 24 hours. "We are thrilled to be at this milestone with the Windows 8 Release Preview," said Steven Sinofsky, President, Windows and Windows Live Division, Microsoft. Windows 8 Release Preview delivers new apps from Microsoft and partners. Highlights include Bing Travel, News and Sports apps, as well as Gaming and Music Xbox apps that integrate with users Zune pass. The Windows 8 Release Preview also features notable improvements to the Mail, Photos and People apps that initially debuted with the Windows...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   COMPASS 2012 Mega IT Fair was recently held at the Milan Mela grounds, Kolkata, a new venue for the first time. The Mega IT Fair was inaugurated by Partha Chatterjee, Information Technology (IT) Minister of West Bengal and was organized by the Computer Association of Eastern India (COMPASS). This year Mega IT Show was based on "INFINITE POSSIBIL|T|ES" which were in tune with the fast-moving changes that were taking place in the IT world. "The Milan Mela venue in Kolkata for COMPASS 2012 is spread over 34,000 sq. ft. of space, which enables us to bring on board about 10 new international brands to participate at the IT Fair this year," said Pawan Jajodia, Chairman, Exhibition Committee, COMPASS 2012 Mega IT Fair. B. Hari, President, COMPASS, said, "The West Bengal IT Minister has promised to offer land to COMPASS to set up an integrated office complex and also sought the support of the Association to hel...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Reliance Communications has appointed Gurdeep Singh as President & CEO of its Wireless Business. Gurdeep will be responsible for leading Reliance Communications Wireless Business to achieve higher revenues and profitability. Additionally, Gurdeep Singh will also be a member of the Reliance Management Board (RMB). Gurdeep Singh said, "I am delighted to be a part of the Reliance Group and look forward to an exciting journey in taking Reliance Communications Wireless Business to greater heights". For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Verbatim Marketing India Pvt. Ltd., a group company of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group, has introduced Freecom Mobile Drive Sq, a stylish mobile hard drive, for Indian consumers that can be plugged in all those television sets which have a supporting USB port. With its unique appearance and state-of-the-art technology, Freecom Mobile Drive Sq is said to strike a perfect balance between elegant design and practicality. Mobile Drive Sq can also be connected directly to a TV set for USB recording and playback, enabling users to store and watch their favourite shows quickly and easily.    The Mobile Drive Sq boasts the latest USB 3.0 interface, ensuring ultra-fast transfer speeds compared to standard USB 2.0. At the same time, the drive is fully downwards compatible with older USB 2.0 ports. It contains 2.5" SATA hard drive type, which produces low noise. Mobile Drive Sq is available in slimline version with a thickness of...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Corsair has announced major upgrades to the GS Series line of high-performance power supply units (PSUs). A new improved design boosts energy efficiency, enabling the new GS Series PSUs to achieve 80 PLUS Bronze certification while also providing quieter, fan-less operation at low-power loads. The newly enhanced models are available in three wattage models – the GS600, GS700, and GS800. Ruben Mookerjee, Vice-President & General Manager, Components, Corsair, said, "The GS Series line has been popular with PC enthusiasts who demand quiet, good-looking and affordable power supplies they can count on. Now, we are proud to deliver the next evolution in the GS Series PSU line, with higher levels of energy efficiency and a new striking, customizable industrial design." For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Brocade and NEC Corporation of America (NEC) have expanded collaboration to bring to market combined solutions around Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and OpenFlow switching, including network virtualization. Brocade and NEC will jointly market solutions for network virtualization, large-scale data center infrastructure management, traffic engineering and Wide Area Network (WAN) flow management, with an open standards-based approach. Brocade and NEC will market these high-value solutions built around Brocade's OpenFlow-enabled products and NEC's award-winning Programmable Flow Controller. As part of the collaboration, Brocade and NEC are committing to ongoing certification, interoperability and solution validation testing. Brocade and NEC are collaborating on technology and implementation alignment, including OpenFlow standards, tunnel technology and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to help ensure ongoing innovati...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Mahindra Satyam has set up an exclusive delivery centre for Aerospace and Defense in Toulouse, France. This is a part of the company's larger strategy of expanding the European footprint with a focus to strengthen relationships with regional Aerospace and Defense businesses. The centre is Mahindra Satyam's second such investment after setting up its first dedicated Aerospace centre in Hamburg, Germany in 2008. The new centre is expected to ramp up operations and create opportunities for local talent in the Engineering, Information Technology and Communications domains. C. P. Gurnani, CEO, Mahindra Satyam, said, "We are excited to have reached another milestone in Europe. France is an important market for us and we are committed to investing on multiple fronts and enhancing the value delivered to our customers. The large talent pool coupled with excellent infrastructure in the region offers an environment conducive to d...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Indian Railways has selected Nokia Siemens Networks as its partner for equipping the Kolkata metro line with Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R) infrastructure. This is said to further improve the safety and reliability of the Kolkata metro line while lowering operational costs for Indian Railways.  As part of its GSM-R deployments, Nokia Siemens Networks is providing its Flexi Base Stations and Flexi Base Station Controllers that offer vastly improved capacity. The company is supplying all operational components including switching centres, Intelligent Network (IN) platforms, service and management platforms, controller data transmission elements and mobile handsets for drivers. In addition, Nokia Siemens Networks is providing its In-Building Solution to enhance indoor coverage for the Kolkata metro project. The scope covers care services that include spare part management, software maintenance, third-pa...