VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Crime involving mobile devices is on the rise, with a 93 per cent increase in mobile vulnerabilities observed last year.  Addressing this, Norton by Symantec has announced a partnership with Digilife Distribution and Marketing Services, a subsidiary of HCL Infosystems Ltd. for distribution of Norton Mobile Security for Android devices across India. With this partnership, consumers can now purchase Norton Mobile Security at over 60,000 mobile retail outlets, apart from leading e-tailers. A recent Norton survey that sheds light on Indians’ mobile phone usage habits revealed that 73 percent of connected Indians believe that security software would have helped in their mobile data recovery. Ritesh Chopra, Country Sales Manager, India, Norton, said, “We are committed to expanding our product portfolio in the country, in line with changing digital lifestyles and are delighted to partner with Digilife. The partnership reinforces our com...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Global Production agency, hub+, has successfully installed Acronis vmProtect to backup and protect its entire virtual environment. In doing so, it has cut the time taken to recover a failed virtual machine by over a fifth.    Crispin Green, IT manager, hub+, explained, “We initially picked Veeam but realised quite quickly that when we needed to add extra hosts and VMs the price went up considerably due to the extra licenses. We decided to have another look at the options and after carrying out numerous tests, we opted for Acronis’ fast and simple to use, Acronis vmProtect 7.” Acronis vmProtect has been engineered for VMware vSphere servers (v4.0, 4.1 or later) using ESX and ESXi hypervisors. It provides hub+ with a simple-to-deploy, easy-to-manage disaster recovery solution for agent-less back up and quick recovery of its VMware virtual environments. By deploying Acronis, hub+ can carry out scheduled daily incremental backup...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Freescale is extending its Xtrinsic touch-sensing software (TSS) portfolio with a flexible solution that provides added microcontroller (MCU) functionality without increasing system cost. New features include water tolerance, noise detection and a touch-detection algorithm for reduced false touches under electrical noise. Building on the TSS library, TSS 3.0 offers a comprehensive solution with complementary licensed software and cost-effective development tools. In addition, TSS 3.0 works with Freescale’s touch-sensing input (TSI) module, which is embedded into several hardware platforms. The library provides commonly used touch-sensing decoding structures to allow upgrades from mechanical to touch-activated interfaces. “The latest release of our touch-sensing software comes with feature-rich updates that provide robust functionality for more of Freescale’s microcontrollers,” said Geoff Lees, Vice President and General Manager, ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE HID Global has announced its new Crescendo C1150 smart card suite of credentials that provide a standards-based solution across a broad range of converged logical and physical access applications.  The smart cards come pre-loaded with a default configuration that has been tested across a range of logical access applications including Microsoft products as well as HID’s 4TRESS AAA authentication server.  The Crescendo C1150 smart cards work in stand-alone mode without card management system involvement for out-of-the-box deployment.  The cards provide broad support for Microsoft’s logical access products through interoperability with the Microsoft-approved smart card Minidriver specification, as well as third-party applications.  Helmut Dansachmueller, senior director, product marketing, HID Global, said, “This latest addition to the Crescendo smart card family reinforces our Genuine HID value proposition to continu...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Samsung has announced the launch of its GALAXY Note 800, a new device that promises to re-define the tablet experience for consumers in the Indian market. The GALAXY Note 800 incorporates a 1.4GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of internal RAM. The device also includes 5-megapixel main camera and a 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera.  Combining the S Pen with a 10.1-inch large display, the device comes pre-loaded with Adobe’s Photoshop along with game changing Multi-screen feature, which allows users to actually operate two different apps side-by-side, simultaneously, on the same screen. Ranjit Yadav, Country Head, Samsung Mobile & IT, said, “India is one of the first 10 markets in the world where the Galaxy Note 800 is being launched. With the Samsung Galaxy Note 800, Samsung provides a unique user experience that goes beyond passive content consumption to a new world of productivity, active creation and personalized comm...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Quantum Corp. (QTM) has certified Quest Software’s vRanger Pro software with the Quantum DXi V1000 virtual deduplication appliance for data protection in VMware environments. The integrated 100 percent virtual solution provides vRanger customers with enterprise-class backup and disaster recovery (DR) and is designed to maximize protection while minimizing costs. The DXi V1000 joins other DXi-Series physical deduplication appliances already certified with vRanger - including the DXi4500 (SMB), DXi6700 family (midrange and enterprise) and DXi8500 (enterprise) – extending the Quantum-Quest joint solutions. Both companies will be demonstrating their integrated offerings at VMworld 2012, August 26-30 in San Francisco. John Maxwell, Vice President, Product Management, Data Protection, Quest Software, said, “Quest and Quantum have been working together for three years to help solve customers’ challenges around protecting data in virtual...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE It is recently announced that element14 (formerly Farnell) now offers over 60,000 semiconductor tools, ICs, discretes and passives from industry-leading manufacturers such as Analog Devices, Bourns, Fairchild Semiconductor, Kemet, Microchip, NXP, STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments and Vishay. A comprehensive selection of over 1,500 development kits for applications such as analog, power management, MCU and FPGA development are also available. “Production and electronic design engineers can choose easily from a wide range of semiconductors and passive components for use in lighting, medical, wireless, telecommunications, smart metering and contract manufacturing. element14’s new web search feature has made it easier than ever for users can simply filter products according to specific attributes. This means information can be obtained faster and in the format that they find most convenient to use,” said Athena Wang, Regional Directo...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Freescale Semiconductor (FSL) has recently opened the eighth edition of the company’s annual Freescale Technology Forum (FTF) India in Bengaluru. The unique event provides an avenue for Freescale’s customers, partners and employees to meet and explore the latest innovations in embedded design from around the world. The theme for the global FTF 2012 program was “Powering Innovation.” The forum is opened with a keynote address by Freescale’s Senior Vice President and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Henri Richard. Henri Richard Senior Vice President and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Freescale said, “We’re pleased to return to India to host the Freescale Technology Forum in 2012. India is an important market for us and it is experiencing dynamic growth with very diverse yet distinct technology needs offering tremendous opportunity for Freescale and our industry partners.” Dr. Ajay Kumar, Joint Secretary, Department of Elect...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Sony India has launched DSC-RX100, claimed to be the world’s first Cyber-shot with 1.0-type 20.2 effective megapixel sensor and bright F1.8 lens.The larger sensor is partnered with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens with 3.6x optical zoom range. In common with high-performance DSLR optics, the lens features seven- bladed circular aperture along with an Advanced Aspherical (AA) glass element that contributes to the camera’s compact dimensions without sacrificing optical performance or resolution. With a 1229k dot resolution, the screen debuts new WhiteMagic technology that uses white pixels in addition to RGB. DSC-RX100 also comes with handy Fn (function) button for instant access. Memory Recall stores up to three groups of settings for instant recall. The camera’s Picture Effect offers an inspiring choice of 'in camera' effects that can be previewed on the LCD screen and is aimed at automatically detecting faces and c...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Check Point has introduced Check Point Virtual Systems that allow businesses to consolidate security gateways onto a single appliance or open server. With Check Point Virtual Systems, customers can secure multiple network segments by selecting any combination of Check Point software blade protections. “From enterprise to large service providers, administrators often have multiple security appliances in place. Each of these appliances requires separate maintenance and management, which eventually makes security expensive, difficult to manage and inefficient. Security Virtualization is an effective way to minimize complexity and cost,” said Bhaskar Bakthavatsalu, Regional Director, India & SAARC, Check Point Software Technologies. “With Check Point Virtual Systems, we are taking virtualization to the next level, thus not only enabling customers to provision virtual systems on every gateway but with the breadth of software bla...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Dell has announced an expansion to its cloud client computing offerings with an array of enhanced end points, storage solutions and reference architectures validated by VMware. In addition, the company also enhanced virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) offerings with new Dell Wyse zero client end points and Dell EqualLogic storage arrays and software and introduced new end-to-end reference architectures developed in collaboration with VMware. “Dell is now able to offer a whole range of desktop virtualization solutions from the data center to the cloud that suit the needs of organizations that require rigorous security, unrivaled reliability, and above all granular control,” said Tarkan Maner, Vice President and General Manager, Cloud Client Computing, Dell. Vittorio Viarengo, Vice President, End-User Computing, VMware, said, “We are pleased to support Dell as it expands its desktop virtualization solutions.  By working tog...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Intel has honoured the winners of the Intel India Embedded Challenge 2012 for their projects for the embedded intelligent systems theme. The nationwide competition is an initiative by Intel India to recognize and reward ideas in embedded technology, based on the Intel Atom processor. Prof. S. Sadagopan, Director, International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore, and Professor H. P. Khincha, Chairman, Karnataka Innovation Council, were present at the occasion to felicitate the winners of Intel India Embedded Challenge (Intel IEC) 2012.  “We are pleased to receive overwhelming response to the Intel Embedded Challenge from students and working professionals across India. This is one of Intel India’s platforms to provide engineering students and technical professionals an environment to cultivate their technological talents. Through this initiative, Intel India seeks to promote an ecosystem in which research and in...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   ZTE has announced its interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Based on HKFRS, ZTE recorded revenue of RMB 42.64 billion for the period, an increase of 15.2% year-on-year. Pre-tax profit in the period was RMB 656 million, a decrease of 48.5% year-on-year. Basic earnings per share for the period were RMB 0.07. Applying PRC ASBEs for the period ending June 30, operating revenue was RMB 42.64 billion, representing year-on-year growth of 15.2%. Total profit in the period was RMB 656 million, a decrease of 48.5% year-on-year. Basic earnings per share for the period were RMB 0.07.During the reporting period, ZTE reported operating revenue of RMB 20.89 billion from the domestic market, accounting for 49% of overall operating revenue and representing year-on-year growth of 26.4%. From the overseas market, ZTE reported operating revenue of RMB 21.76 billion during the period, accounting for 51% of its overall operating re...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   It has been recently announced that National Instruments (NI) is expanding its Planet NI SME Benefit Programme to eight new countries around the world. The eight new countries joining the SME Benefit Programme are Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Pakistan, Tunisia, the Philippines, Cameroon and Nigeria. The SME Benefit Programme, as part of Planet NI, is designed to nurture local innovation and support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs developing products and services that improve their communities.The programme includes a wide range of support activities, including technical consulting, reduced pricing on NI tools, access to world-class training and technical support. Victor Mieres, Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Asia and Chairman of the Board, Planet NI, said, “The skills and expertise of the engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs in these regions continues to impress us, and, through Planet NI, we can provi...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Bitdefender has announced the publication of its H1 2012 E-Threat Landscape Report, a comprehensive study of global malware, spam and phishing trends. According to the six-month study by Bitdefender labs, exploits, adware and spyware are the fastest-growing categories of malware, while exploits grew 10.76 from 20.8 per cent in the first half, and adware and spyware more than doubled. The report offers a comprehensive view of the spam and phishing landscape between January and June 2012. Although the spam count dropped nearly 5 per cent from the second half of 2011, it became more dangerous with the increase of malware-bundled attachments. "Cybercriminals seem to go have gone back to their origins in the first half of 2012, as their primary focus is direct financial gain. Adware and spyware bundles are more prominent than ever both on PCs and Android-powered smartphones. To cybercrooks, they represent easy money and a possi...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Panasonic has unveiled its High-Definition Video Conferencing (HDVC) for enterprises as a step towards strengthening its focus on the B2B business in India. With this launch and aggressive focus on this segment, Panasonic reiterates its commitment towards its customers by understanding and catering to their specific needs through innovation in technology. Toru Hasegawa, Managing Director – System Sales Division, Panasonic India, said, “At Panasonic, we are committed to provide best product portfolio to our customers with innovative and finest technology. With a wide product portfolio the year-on-year average growth rate for Panasonic’s System Sales Division has been 40%. We are expecting this growth to cross 100% by this fiscal end and close with a turnover of Rs.655 crore.” Rizhkant Zha, Director – System Sales Division, Panasonic India, said, “For the first time in India, 3D technology has been infused with HDVC to provide b...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE National Instruments has announced that it is expanding its Planet NI SME Benefit Program to eight new countries around the world. NI is committed to nurturing local innovation and entrepreneurship, and, through Planet NI, the company is making engineering tools affordable, accessible and relevant to groups in emerging countries that focus on making a difference in their communities. These groups include SMEs, academic institutions and organizations creating environmental and health solutions. Victor Mieres, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Asia & Chairman - Board of Planet NI said, “Engineering startup companies in developing countries often lack the funds to acquire cutting-edge technologies, which puts them at a significant disadvantage. The skills and expertise of the engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs in these regions continues to impress us, and, through Planet NI, we can provide qualifying companies with NI tech...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Norton by Symantec has announced a partnership with Digilife Distribution and Marketing Services, a 100% subsidiary of HCL Infosystems Ltd., for distribution of Norton Mobile Security for Android devices across India. The collaboration will enable Norton to benefit from Digilife’s strong technological lineage and draw upon Digilife’s strengths in mobile distribution in over 200 cities in India. With this partnership, consumers can now purchase Norton Mobile Security at over 60,000 mobile retail outlets, apart from leading e-tailers where the product is already available. Ritesh Chopra, Country Sales Manager, India, Norton said, “As mobile platforms become a lucrative avenue for cybercriminals, Norton recognizes the need for consumers to use these devices with the confidence that their information and systems are safe. We are committed to expanding our product portfolio in the country, in line with changing digital lifestyles and are ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   DIGISOL has introduced its new high speed HSPA 3G USB Dongle offering download speed up to 7.2 Mbps. DG-BA3370 gives freedom to access Internet Anytime Anywhere with advanced features like Text Messaging (SMS), Mass Storage, Phone Book, etc. This adapter has a Micro SD slot and can hold a Micro SD card up to 32GB for data storage. One can also store the downloaded data directly to the 3G USB adapter using a Micro SD card. If the 3G USB adapter is plugged to a system then the driver installation wizard will execute automatically. There is no additional hardware/software installation. One has to just Connect & get its Hi-Speed of 3G Network with all advanced features within no time. This adapter has a Micro SD slot and can hold a Micro SD card up to 32GB for data storage. 3G-Connect is claimed to be a user friendly GUI which helps in connecting to the Internet. Users have the flexiblity to import & export phonebook data a...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”) has announced its interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Applying PRC ASBEs for period ending June 30, operating revenue was RMB 42.64 billion, representing year-on-year growth of 15.2%. Total profit in the period was RMB 656 million, a decrease of 48.5% year-on-year. Basic earnings per share for the period were RMB 0.07. During the reporting period, ZTE reported operating revenue of RMB 20.89 billion from the domestic market, accounting for 49% of overall operating revenue and representing year-on-year growth of 26.4%. From the overseas market, ZTE reported operating revenue of RMB 21.76 billion during the period, accounting for 51% of its overall operating revenue and representing year-on-year growth of 6.2%. ZTE reported revenue of RMB 21.28 billion for carrier network products during the period, representing year-on-year growth of 3.9%. For More Details See www.varindia...