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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Asus  has launched Wi-Fi router  Asus RT-AC66U  and the Asus AiCloud service.  Asus RT-AC66U is a multifaceted fifth-generation dual-band router for tech-savvy enthusiasts. Its speed reaches 1.75Gbps utilizing the Broadcom 802.11ac Wi-Fi controller and operates in 2.4GHz and 5GHz band which allows users to perform web browsing, file downloading and online gaming. RT-AC66U offers smooth lag-resistant multitasking and super-fast streaming, while ASUS AiRadar intelligently strengthens wireless connections via powerful amplification, offering future-proof optimized performance. The router uses powerful detachable Wi-Fi antennas to further extend wireless range. Asus AiCloud is a smart and easy mobile application that brings the ASUS cloud experience to iOS and Android. Access, stream, sync, and file sharing on the go from both public and private cloud storage services. AiCloud offers a unified app for iOS and An...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Actis Technologies  has launched Innovative Energy Management Systems (IEMS) Solutions which will include Lighting control, daylight harvesting with high-tech solar adaptive shading solutions, green building systems and Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lighting fixtures. Innovative solutions from Actis will accurately measure, analyze and control the energy consumption in modern sustainable buildings. The solutions are aimed at corporate, residential and hospitality sectors. Actis will also be providing sensor technologies that maximize views as well as available daylight by compensating for cloudy conditions and shadows from neighbouring buildings. Actis will be introducing dimmable LED lighting fixtures which are cost-effective option for lighting a home or office space due to its long lifetime and shock resistance as compared to other incandescent light bulbs. Actis Tech will also offer Occupancy Sensors which aids in conserving ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Uninor  has announced the appointment of  Rajeev Sethi as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Uninor . Prior to this, he was the Circle Business Head of Uninor operations in the UP East circle.  As the new CMO, Rajeev will be responsible for marketing, new product development, customer lifecycle management, sales and distribution for Uninor’s operations pan-India. With this, Rajeev Sethi will now move to the Uninor Corporate Office and the company will announce the new Circle Business Head for UP East shortly. Sigve Brekke, Managing Director, Uninor , stated, “I am delighted to see Rajeev take up this position at Uninor. We are impressed with the results we have seen from the UP East circle and I’m sure Rajeev will bring many of these winning strategies to the benefit of Uninor’s marketing operations.” Rajeev Sethi Said, “This is both a great opportunity and recognition of the work that the UP East team ha...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Sophos  has introduced two enhanced high-end  Unified Threat Management (UTM)  appliances - Sophos UTM 525 and 625 - to strengthen its  network security , and also developed the new Sophos RED 50 (Remote Ethernet Device) which will act as a security solution to offer complete and centrally-managed UTM for medium-sized branch offices.  With these additions, Sophos has extended UTM, Next Generation Firewall, and branch office security to the enterprise by improving speed and performance as well as additional flexible deployment options.The new appliances help Sophos extend the UTM appliances allowing organizations to configure the Sophos UTM devices and Next Generation Firewall features to scale their deployments for use in any size organization. The Sophos RED 50 appliance is ideal for organizations that need to send larger files, run daily data backups or protect large branch office networks. Sopho...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)  and Intel  co-organized a two day long South Asian Ministries of Education Forum (SAMF 2013) focussing on “Translating ICT-in-Education Policies into Action - up to 2015 and beyond” in  New Delhi to discuss strategies on the use of information and communication technologies in education. Shigeru Aoyagi, Director, UNESCO New Delhi  said, “ With rapid advancement of ICTs, the governments and institutes are currently working towards building an enabling ICT environment in education sector; but there are still many challenges yet to be addressed. Therefore, we aim to work together to achieve ‘Education for All’ incorporating ICT in Education to ensure quality and inclusive education for every girl and boy and woman and man. Shashi Tharoor, Minister of State for Human Resource Development , Government of India said, “Education transformatio...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To cater to the screen-agnostic audience,  MTV , in association with  SWIPE Telecom , has the launched its first co-branded new-generation 6-inch fablet - “MTV VOLT”. The device is a sleek “Fablet”s offering the youth Information, Communication and Entertainment (ICE) on the move. MTV Volt is the first Fablet device to feature an inbuilt TV-player, offering viewers on-the-go access to MTV. With a touchscreen, MTV Volt is both a portable TV set and a fully functional high-definition Android tablet with Wi-Fi, dual cameras, FM player and GPS functionality. Weighing only 239 gm, the “MTV Volt” also comes with inbuilt apps that allow users to network on Facebook, LinkedIn and allows downloading videos too. Backed with a blazing fast 2 x 1 GHz, Dual Core Processor, HD Display and Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1 have enhanced the performance of the gadget. Sandeep Dahiya, SVP & Business Head – Consumer Products, Viacom18, ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Pingar  has signed a strategic partnership agreement with  Wipro Technologies  for the expansion of its growing international partner network and manage unstructured data to gain efficiency and improve the quality of business processes, collaboration and content management programmes.   Peter Wren-Hilton, CEO ,  Pingar , said, “Wipro’s culture of leveraging innovative enterprise solutions and high levels of service delivery fits in with Pingar’s emphasis on pioneering research and development. Their customer base aligns with our strategy to establish a significant global network with feet on the ground in each major region.”  Commenting on this partnership,  Anurag Srivastava, Chief Technology Officer, Wipro Technologies , said, “Our global client base demands that we provide technology for continuous improvements to business operations. The ability to integrate Pingar’s API with existing ente...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   FUJIFILM India  has launched a unique Social Media campaign called Indian Photography League. It is aimed at photography enthusiasts to contribute their photographs on the monthly themes. The themes have been kept to capture the essence of India in its entirety and are based on places, seasons, festivals, sports and food. The selected photographs will be awarded and will also be a part of the prestigious annual calendar of the company which will be launched by the photography giant by the end of 2013. Sriwant Wariz, National Marketing Head, said, “Promoting photography as a talent and engaging with amateurists the aim of Fujifilm Indian Social Media. Therefore, along with our agency, we have coined this activity for the entire year. We have been fortunate to witness Mahakumbh this year which is one-stop destination for photographers. Therefore, the month of February has been kept for pictures around Mahakumbh. We look fo...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Australia's ICT research organization NICTA  and  Infosys (NYSE: INFY)  have signed a joint research collaboration agreement to tackle the hard technology problems facing businesses nowadays. Potential outcomes of the collaboration could see ageing technology systems readily modernized for the cloud. Logistics departments could find faster, greener transport routes. “Agile” techniques previously used for software development could be adapted to accelerate the definition and solution of business challenges. “Innovation across borders is essential to accelerate the pace of world’s prosperity,” said  N. R. Narayana Murthy, Co-Founder & Chairman-Emeritus, Infosys .  Having watched NICTA grow from start-up to one of the world’s leading research organizations, I expect this to be a formidable partnership...... See More

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Fujitsu  India has launched  Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH552/SL . The 39.6 cm (15.6-inch) Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH552/SL comes with only 25.4 mm in height and 2.2 kg of weight that fits into nearly every bag. WLAN and Bluetooth feature keeps it working anytime and anywhere. Its anytime USB Charge functionality helps to get it charged even if it is switched off. The built-in switchable webcam and microphone allows carrying out video conferences easily. It includes up to third-generation Intel Core processors and latest Intel mobile platform. It works on windows 7 and Windows 8 OS. The RAM supports up to 16GB. 2x built-in speakers (stereo), built-in digital microphone and sound volume control function are the audio features included in it. Special features of the notebook are the different colour options, on/off-switchable webcam with LED status, and spill-resistant keyboard with full number pad. Alok Sharma, Country Manage...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Acer India  has announced its foray into the All-in-One PC segment with the launch of its  Aspire Z series . Designed to work on Windows 8 Operating system while powered by third- generation Intel Pentium processors and combined with advanced graphics features, this sleek All-in-One desktop delivers excellent performance and can handle demanding tasks at ease. In its sleek form-factor, Acer’s new All-in-One PC also features an enhanced cooling design to prevent the PC from overheating. Featuring a stylish design with a matte finish black screen and sporting a striking exterior adds a premium look to  Acer’s Z series . S. Rajendran, Chief Marketing Officer, Acer India , said, “With the launch of our new All-in-one desktop PC, we have a complete suite of product offerings to address the requirement of our consumers. Acer’s Aspire Z series is a powerful space-saving system which offers users a maximized high-defi...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Reliance Communications  has signed an eight-year full-scope managed services agreement with  Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC)  for  US$1 billion to operate and manage the wireline and wireless networks  for Northern and Western states of India. Ericsson will be responsible for improving network performance and ultimately service quality, with the goal of increasing customer satisfaction and retention. Ericsson will also work closely with Reliance Communications to identify opportunities to introduce new services and expand its existing businesses to help realize the full potential of its network. According to the partnership, Ericsson will manage the day-to-day operations across wireline and wireless networks and will take over responsibility for field maintenance, network operations and operational planning of Reliance Communications 2G, CDMA and 3G mobile networks. This partnership will allow Reliance Commun...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Emerson Network Power(NYSE: EMR)  will combine the capabilities of its  Trellis platform with IBM IT service management (ITSM) software to significantly optimize the management of data center resources.This integrated data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solution will deliver increased energy and operational efficiency and improved IT service delivery.  DCIM is an essential component for businesses that have high quality of service demands for information technologies and need to scale quickly.  An estimated $450-million market today, DCIM is expected to grow to $1.7 billion by 2016, according to industry analyst firm Gartner.Integrating IBM software with Emerson’s Trellis platform will provide real-time visibility from IT applications, through infrastructure components, and all the way to the power grid, enabling holistic management of the data center ecosystem.  The combined capabilities of Em...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Dassault Systèmes  has reported IFRS unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012. These results were reviewed by the Company’s Board of Directors on February 4, 2013.  According to the report, revenue results for the fourth quarter were well in line with the Company’s expectations, evidenced by a mixed economic climate as reflected in lower seasonal growth in new licences revenue and also reflected a strong year-ago comparison, notably for Europe. Total revenue grew 7% (IFRS) and 8% (non-IFRS)  in constant currencies. By region and in constant currencies, non-IFRS revenue growth was highest in Asia, up 14%, led by Japan, Korea and China. In the Americas, non-IFRS revenue increased 9% year on year through growth in both North America and Latin America. Non-IFRS revenue growth in Europe of 5% was led by Germany and France. “2012 represents an important juncture, with the ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Agilent Technologies Inc.  has announced the availability of real-time spectrum analysis (RTSA) for its PXA X-Series signal analyzers. Agilent’s RTSA delivers enhanced probability of intercept (POI), analysis bandwidth, sensitivity, and frequency range – capabilities that make it the best way for system developers and signal analysts to see, capture and understand highly elusive signals. To help detect more signals in less time,  Agilent’s real-time PXA  provides  75-dB spurious-free dynamic range across analysis bandwidths of up to 160 MHz. This enables users to place deep and wide measurements anywhere within a measurement range of 50 GHz. “Even at the extremes of signal analysis, a high-performance analyzer should be ready for anything – and that is why RTSA is an upgrade option to the PXA,” said Guy Séné, President of Agilent’s Electronic Measurement Group. He further adds, “Only the real-time PXA combines a...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Toshiba  storage along with its distributor  Rashi peripherals  is all set to fly more than 100 partners to Hong Kong and Macau very soon. The trip to Macau will be as a part of the reward which partners will win for Toshiba external hard drives. This new program for the partners is valid during the JFM quarter. Rashi is overwhelmed by the tremendous response from the partner community not only from the metros but also from smaller locations like Madurai, Jammu, Guwahati, Trichy etc. This will be the first ever trip conducted for Toshiba storage products and partners are very excited for the same. In fact most partners are planning to qualify for 2 seats so that they can be accompanied by their spouse. Rajan from  Super- tech computers  on a lighter side said “I am aiming for doubling the target so that my wife can join me at the Macau casino. While I reap profits by selling Toshiba external hard drives...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   ASUS  has announced the launch of metal-styled touch  Ultrabook ‘VivoBook S550CM’ . It packs touch, discrete performance, SSD speed, and hard drive storage capacity in a sleek design. Its Brushed-hairline aluminum textures offer an elegant look and make it durable. ASUS VivoBook S550 features a 3rd generation Intel Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M graphics  with DirectX 11 compatibility to provide computing power. With up to 4GB of dedicated DDR3 video memory enhances video quality of VivoBook S550. ASUS VivoBook S550 comes with a free 32GB of WebStorage cloud space for three years allowing users to access their documents, photos, music and videos from any device. ASUS AudioWizard present in VivoBook S550 provides deeper and richer bass, a wider audio range, distinct vocals and clarity. The slim design is easy to carry while showcasing premium chic and feel. Peter Chang, Regional Head - South Asia ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   iValue InfoSolutions  has been appointed as national VAD by  A10 Network's  Networking & Security Solutions. A10's flagship AX Series are Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs) that allow customers to deliver a positive end user experience for applications, respond to business needs quickly and ensure efficient data center operations chose iValue as it focusses on  Data, Network and Application management areas. iValue has teams across 10 locations for key accounts, including vertical, solution and channel programmes.  Sunil Pillai, Co-Founder & MD, iValue InfoSolutions, said, "We see a huge demand for Application Delivery, performance and security across all customer sizes and segments. I look forward to working with select partners closely along with the A10 team to maximize compelling business opportunities through this partnership." Hayato Koeda, President & CEO for A10 Networks KK,...