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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Samsung  has launched REX, a new series of smart feature phones that combine intelligence and capability to deliver an accessible, next-generation mobile experience for all Indian users. The Samsung REX series consists of four devices - REX 90, REX 80, REX 70 and REX 60. Each device has been tailored to give users access to a variety of unique features that have been developed to enhance their day-to-day needs and lifestyles, whatever their budget. Prices range from Rs.4,280/- to Rs.6,490/- “As the number one mobile leader and innovator, we are committed to developing the best possible mobile solutions to suit all lifestyles and budgets. Which is why we are so excited to launch the REX series across a number of the world’s fastest-growing markets,” said J. K. Shin, President & Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics. Younghee Lee, Executive Vice-President, Global Marketing, Mobile Co...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Adobe Systems(NASDAQ:ADBE)  has launched  Adobe LiveCycle ES4  enabling organizations to extend forms processes on mobile devices, and through integration with Adobe Experience Manager , connect forms and document processes to websites. LiveCycle ES4 provides forms like HTML5, PDF and paper from one template, extending self-service options to users on mobile devices. It allows mobile workspace application by broadening the reach of tasks and form-related processes to mobile devices. After getting integrated with Adobe Experience Manager Documents and enterprise forms on websites are rapidly published. This integration assures clients to find the necessary documents and forms. LiveCycle protects sensitive information by extended rights management. In addition to this, it also maintains brand stability by streamlining the forms and documents with campaigns. Arun Anantharaman, Vice-President & General Manager...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Emerson Network Power (NYSE:EMR)  has announced that it will reward its Network Solution Partners (NSPs) and Value Added Resellers (VARs) in India under the "Fab Feb" channel scheme on achieving pre-determined sales targets of UPS systems during February 2013.  "Fab Feb" is a monthly scheme running throughout February 2013. Under the scheme, channel partners will have the freedom to choose their target slabs and take home gifts of their choice on achieving them. Channel partners that consistently deliver on their target slabs chosen in December 2012 and January 2013, will also stand to win additional gifts in the form of a loyalty bonus under the “Fab Feb” scheme. All registered NSPs and VARs of Emerson Network Power in India are eligible to be rewarded under “Fab Feb” scheme, based on sales of UPS products (excluding battery) from Ingram Micro..... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Mahindra Satyam  has announced acquisition of a majority stake in Complex IT , one of the largest SAP consulting providers in Brazil. This acquisition will focus on developing solutions for the rapidly-expanding Enterprise Solutions market within Brazil. Mahindra Satyam and Complex IT will be going to market with proprietary solutions for large manufacturing, financial and consumer services companies in the market. This initiative marks another important milestone in offering Mahindra Satyam’s customers a global delivery capability in Latin America. “This combination of Complex IT and Mahindra Satyam strengthens our commitment to the Brazilian market, which is one of the fastest-growing Enterprise solutions markets. We look forward to expanding our market presence and offer global delivery capabilities to our customers,” said  Arvind Malhotra, Global Head, Latin America & Strategic Accounts, Mahindra Satyam. ...

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

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE

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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 ...