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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   With a view to leveraging the growing opportunity in the cloud for the SMB space, 15 leading IT infrastructure services providers and system integrators from all over India have come together to form an All Time IT solution company. All Time IT has come into existence thanks to the joining forces of HP's enterprise partners  who have a collective experience of over 300 years and a revenue exceeding  US$ 300 million. Ashtech, CI InfoTech, Dixit Infotech, Dotcad, FutureBiz, Orbit, Orient, PC Solutions, Precision, Progression, SK International, Sara Infoway, Shro Systems, Valuepoint Systems and Vintech are these IT infrastructure services providers and system integrators. HP has no stake. While Devendra Taneja of PC Solutions has been appointed chairman and director of All Time IT, Ajay Sawant (Orient) will be the MD. Shaishav Singh (Dotcad), Rajiv Gupta (Sara Infoway) and RS Shanbhag (Valuepoint Systems) are the three...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Fitch Ratings has affirmed IBM India National Long-Term rating at 'Fitch AAA(ind)'. The Outlook is Stable. A list of other rating actions is provided at the end of this commentary. The ratings continue to draw strength from IBM India's strong strategic linkages with its parent entity, International Business Machines (IBM, 'A+'/Stable/'F1'). Moreover, Fitch believes that India will likely remain a key outsourcing destination for IBM based on the country's low-cost labour and large talent pool. While there are no legal ties (guarantees or cross default provisions) between IBM and IBM India, Fitch believes that the strategic and operational links between the two entities are strong enough for IBM to support IBM India, if required. The agency notes that IBM-IBM India relationship is of a strong parent and weak subsidiary and hence has notched. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Genius has introduced MIC - 02A, a new compact flex microphone specifically designed for travelers who need a quality microphone while on the go. MIC-02A comes packed with Omni directional feature and 360° gooseneck design along with the Gold plated 3.5mm plug that works with any 3.5mm notebook microphone jack. The MIC-02A is said to deliver true sound recognition for Kype/video chat in a portable, compact design. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Uninor has announced an exciting Recharge and win scheme called Recharge Maadi Win Gaadi.  Under this scheme any customer who does a Uninor recharge of Rs. 30 or above would be eligible to avail assured freebies with every recharge. Also a lucky winner would drive away a brand new Hyundai Eon car by end of the monsoon season. Yasir Azman, Circle Business Head, Karnataka, said, “At Uninor we have always believed in celebrating every moment with our customers. Following this philosophy, we are planning to make this monsoon much more exciting for our valued customers by giving them a chance to recharge and win high value prizes. We are giving away more than 18 lakh assures gifts to our customers.  Through this scheme we seek to give more to the customers than just the recharge amount. I would request all our valuable customer to Recharge today and take part in this contest.” For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Axis has introduced AXIS P33 fixed dome camera series that incorporates Axis’ latest technology to achieve image quality and video analytics performance. The light sensitivity of these cameras is obtained with Lightfinder technology allowing the cameras to “see” colors even in dark conditions. Furthermore, two of the new models integrate IR illumination featuring new LED technology. The new offering also includes indoor models, streamlined for cost-efficiency, as well as indoor and outdoor models that offer features such as vandal resistance, audio and I/O ports.  For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   With a view to leveraging the growing opportunity in the cloud for the SMB space, 15 leading IT infrastructure services providers and system integrators from all over India have come together to form an All Time IT solution company. All Time IT has come into existence thanks to the joining forces of HP's enterprise partners  who have a collective experience of over 300 years and a revenue exceeding  US$ 300 million. Ashtech, CI InfoTech, Dixit Infotech, Dotcad, FutureBiz, Orbit, Orient, PC Solutions, Precision, Progression, SK International, Sara Infoway, Shro Systems, Valuepoint Systems and Vintech are these IT infrastructure services providers and system integrators. HP has no stake. While Devendra Taneja of PC Solutions has been appointed chairman and director of All Time IT, Ajay Sawant (Orient) will be the MD. Shaishav Singh (Dotcad), Rajiv Gupta (Sara Infoway) and RS Shanbhag (Valuepoint Systems) are the three...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Micromax has launched X259, with a built-in solar panel. Micromax X259 features a 2.4” QVGA screen with a resolution of 240X320. The phone is powered with a 1000mAh Li-ion battery and facilitates dual SIM dual standby feature. The users can share images, videos, music with friends through the phone’s Bluetooth connectivity. Rahul Sharma, Co - Founder, Micromax said, “We have been at the forefront of innovation. We have introduced many categories into this competitive Industry be it long battery life phones or dual SIM phones. With the introduction of this our intent is to get rid of the mobile phone charger by including a solar panel on the device itself.” For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Samsung has launched its new, smart cameras across WB, ST, ES and DV series. The new launches include the WB100 with a 26x High Zoom lens, the ST200F and DV300F with WiFi connectivity and ST66, DV100 and ES90 with various other features. Samsung’s WB100 camera features 16-megapixel image sensor along with26x Optical High Zoom lens and 22.3mm ultra wide-angle lens. Photographers who wish to capture moving images will be assisted by Samsung’s Dual Image Stabilisation (OIS + DIS) function that helps compensate for unsteady photographs. The DV300F is said to be the first DualView camera from Samsung to feature built-in WiFi functionality along with Samsung Mobile Link or Auto Backup function. The DualView Samsung DV300F is a 16 Megapixel camera, with a 1.5 inch front LCD screen display for easier self-portraits, a 3 inch rear LCD screen, a 25mm wide angle lens, an impressive 5x optical zoom with OIS and a F2.5 lens that delivers pr...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Tally has launched Tally.ERP 9 Release 3.6; with compliance features designed to help the 30 million MSME units of India sail through the audit season, by making their books Revised Schedule VI compliant. The release enriches the auditing experience for the Chartered Accountant (CA) and enables his clients to keep their books Audit Ready.   Bharat Goenka, Managing Director, Tally Solutions said, “Tally works ahead of times to incorporate all the statutory requirements as and when they are mandated by the Govt. Thus helping business houses to focus on growing their business and avoid the risk of unforeseen penalties and fines due to non-compliance.” For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE John Romanowich, President and CEO of SightLogix, Inc., has announced that he will moderate a panel discussion on critical infrastructure protection at the 2012 Government Summit presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) June 19-20 in Washington, D.C.  Speakers for the panel include Charles Chambers Sr., Vice President, National Safe Skies Alliance, Inc.; William Flynn, Deputy Assistant Secretary, DHS Office of Infrastructure Protection; and John Moteff of the Congressional Research Service. “Securing perimeters around critical assets is gaining attention across all sectors of the market, including energy, transportation and utilities. Our panel will provide valuable perspective from some of the nation's most influential thought leaders on the key priorities, legislation and funding for security technologies,” said Romanowich. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Thomson Reuters has announced a solution to help streamline compliance workflows and provide simultaneous access to regulatory and market content. Thomson Reuters Eikon for Compliance Management, a version of its flagship Eikon desktop dedicated to trading floor compliance, combines Thomson Reuters with Eikon to facilitate compliance communication with the front office.  David Craig, President, Financial & Risk, Thomson Reuters said, “If the financial crisis has taught us anything it’s that the culture of compliance needs to be embedded right at the trader’s workstation. The effective flow of regulatory information to the trading floor helps protect firms from the risk of sanction and enforcement and helps demonstrate to the regulatory authorities that compliance is front of mind across the organisation. Enabling this through the core trading workstation and in the context of the financial market in an intelligent way, makes it e...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE ZyXEL Communications has launched a brand-new Smart Managed Switch series - the XGS1910/GS1910. Powered by the industry’s most comprehensive L2 features: high-speed GbE to desktop, 10GbE uplink, PoE (Power over Ethernet) technology and IPv6 compatibility, the premium ZyXEL managed switching solution delivers outstanding performance and efficiency in network traffic management, QoS (Quality of Service), security management and power management at a competitive price-performance ratio. As bandwidth-intensive IP-enabled applications and devices continue to evolve along with cloud services, mobile connectivity and the new Internet Protocol, businesses need smart networks with dynamic mechanism and manageability to sustain future growth. The new Smart Managed Switch XGS1910/GS1910 Series is IPv6-ready to prepare businesses for migration to the new Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). Businesses are not only secured by the uninterrupted, en...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Cooler Master has launched its new Enthusiasts-grade chassis, the HAF XM. This new addition to the HAF (High Air Flow) series support multiple 200mm fans, X-dock SATA connectors and 3-way SLI/CF.  The HAF XM allows 2 x 140mm radiators up top and one 140mm rad towards the rear.   In addition, with 8+1 expansion slots there is enough room for 3-way SLI/CF configuration. There is space for accommodating 8 hard drives and a special space for attaching a SSD on the back of the motherboard tray along with sliding PSU cable cover. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Ajuba has announced the successful completion of the Service Organization Controls (SOC) Report, Level 1. The independent SOC 1 Report was conducted by Plante & Moran. “Our dedication to enhancing security methods and internal controls has allowed us to consistently offer our clients an unprecedented level of quality and service. The SOC 1 Report signifies that Ajuba considers business processes and the security of our clients’ data top priorities, as well as reaffirms our position as an industry leader.” said Tony Mira, Group CEO and founder. The SOC 1 report is an enhancement to the prior standard for reporting on controls at a Service Organization, the SAS70. The SOC 1 type audit and examination under the new SSAE 16 was successfully completed by Ajuba within a short span of it becoming effective. The SSAE 16 was drafted by AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) with the intention and purpose of updatin...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   WishTel has launched of an innovative tablet in the same series, IRA THING 2. The 7inch, multi touch capacitive tablet runs on Android 4.0 (Icecream sandwich) and is powered by 1.5GHz processor with 512MB RAM. IRA Thing 2 is available in 6 colours – black, red, yellow, pink, blue and white. Milind Shah, Chief Executive Officer, WishTel said, “We have been persistent in delivering the best of technology with our earlier two products - IRA & IRA Thing and are overwhelmed with the responses received from our customers. With the launch of IRA Thing 2, we wish to offer the youth of today, a device that is fun, trendy and offers access to the best of entertainment and education applications at an affordable price.” The tablet comes packed with 4GB internal memory and an expandable memory of upto 32GB along with 1.3MP inbuilt front camera and is capable of accepting and displaying a HD content at 1080p using a component video or d...

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Tata Power has re-defined customer convenience for its Mumbai customers by launching ‘Itz Cash Card’ payment facility. The Company increased its bandwidth of payment options by including Itz Cash Cards as an additional payment option over and above the online & offline modes already available. Tata Power customers can now make their bill payment anywhere, anytime at their convenience with Itz Cash Card. This facility not only provides them with the option to pay their bill online from the comfort of their home or office, but also to use Itz Cash World Outlets of their choice.  S. Padmanabhan, Executive Director - Operations, Tata Power, said, “We, at Tata Power, always strive to innovate and provide services to exceed customer expectations. The introduction of the Itz Cash Card provides another bill payment option that will help our customers make payments in a more convenient manner.” For More Details See www.varindia....

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Gemalto has announced that its Trusted Service Management (TSM) data center in Singapore has achieved MasterCard and Visa certification. This allows Gemalto customers to securely distribute MasterCard and Visa mobile payment services to their end users. The certification validates Gemalto's readiness for supporting banks, mobile operators and other service providers in their NFC deployments across Asia and around the world. The certification establishes official recognition from the major global payment networks of Gemalto's ability to manage sensitive payment credentials at the required level of security and data confidentiality. Jean-Claude Deturche, Sr. VP, Mobile Financial Services, Gemalto said, “The TSM data center in Singapore will provide the highest level of security, while ensuring high availability with 24/7 service. With markets in Asia ready for massive adoption of NFC services, our certified center in Singapore ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE InMobi has appointed Shrikant Latkar as Vice President, Global Marketing. In his role, Shrikant will lead all aspects of marketing for InMobi, aligning the marketing strategy and brand positioning to embrace a new hyper-growth phase in the rapidly evolving mobile advertising industry. Shrikant Latkar said, “InMobi has enjoyed rapid growth and has helped to shape the success of the mobile advertising industry as it stands today. Its ability to offer enormous global reach, combined with a unique rich media platform – Sprout, for building and delivering HTML5 rich media ads to mobile devices gives it a significant advantage over the competition. I look forward to leading InMobi’s marketing during such an exciting time in the industry.” Naveen Tewari, Founder & CEO, InMobi said, “Shrikant joins InMobi as we continue to expand globally and offer the latest innovation to customers. We are very focused on creating global synergies a...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   SICT has launched iV 329, a Dual Sim handset supporting both 900 and 1800 GSM bands along   with 2.4 inch (6.1 cm) QVGA screen big screens along with 2000mAh battery. With fully functional multimedia, the phone plays all major audio formats like MP3, WAV, MIDI, AMR and comes with 26*26 mm speaker, 3.5mm universal earphone jack along with the inbuilt audio recorder and video recorder. Moreover the phone supports up-to 16 GB of external memory cards and comes with dual charging support. In addition, the user also can protect their call history, messages, phonebook and memory card by putting passwords to each of the applications. This Bluetooth enabled device supports A2DP and can block unwanted call with the help of its black list feature Anil Kaushik, CEO, SICT Mobile said, “Continuing our promise for the best quality product with the low price , we have rolled out iV329, which is the right product for market needs at right...