VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Reinforcing its commitment to India region,  Toshiba  has strengthened its LED TV portfolio with the launch of its new range of 73.6 cm (29) LED TVs in India. The new range offers the 73.6 cm (29) size from Toshiba’s two highly popular LED TV series in India – PB200 and PU200 LED TV series. The 29PB200 and 29PU200 models will be available across India at an introductory price of Rs.22,990/- and Rs.23,990/-, respectively. Sanjay Warke, Country Head, Toshiba India – DS Division , said, "India is one of the most promising and fastest-growing LED TV markets where consumers have acquired a taste for technologically advanced products befitting their upwardly mobile lifestyle. Reiterating on our strong lineage of offering cutting-edge technology to the consumers in India, the launch of the new 29-inch ‘Thinking LED’ range is our endeavour to move a step closer to our business objective of being at the forefront of driving the tr...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   AMD (NYSE:AMD)  has announced the first availability of the  AMD Elite A-SeriesAccelerated Processing Units (APUs) , codenamed "Richland". The new AMDElite A-Series APUs deliver innovative user experiences like faciallog-in and gesture recognition, improved graphics^1 and computeperformance^2 over the previous^generation, and enhanced powermanagement capabilities on a single chip. "The high-performance AMD A-Series APU continues to impress with itsability to deliver stunning graphics and immersive experiences with evenmore battery life. Our engineers have done a superb job of increasingprocessor performance while decreasing power consumption," said BerndLienhard, Corporate Vice-President & General Manager of AMD's ClientBusiness Unit.   With faster performance^1, 2 and improved power management in the sameplatform architecture as its predecessor, coupled with AMD Radeon^(TM)HD 8000 Series graphics, t...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   HCL  Learning has been honoured with the prestigious  Shiksha Ratan Award  at the State Education Summit 2013 held in Chandigarh. HCL Learning’s premium solution for classrooms, DigiSchool was awarded the “Best Smart Classroom Solution Provider”. Rothin Bhattacharya, EVP – Marketing, Strategy & Business Development , said, “It is a proud moment for us. Our technology has been able to bring in innovation to our education system by enriching the teaching-learning experience and this award is a testament to our effort.  DigiSchool is a highly intuitive learning solution, packed with visually rich content with 2D/3D elements that makes the learning experience a delight for the students. We have a strong regional presence in North India and we are looking at further expansion by providing this unique teaching and learning experience to many more schools in the region.” Shiksha Ratna Awards summit organiz...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Adobe Systems Incorporated(NASDAQ:ADBE)  has announced the launch of  Adobe Creative Cloud  in India, giving creative professionals their first chance to experience a radical new way of accessing Adobe’s iconic tools and services. Creative Cloud is a membership-based service that provides users with unlimited access to download and install all Creative Suite desktop applications, Photoshop Lightroom, Adobe Muse, Adobe Edge tools and services; game developer tools and integration with Photoshop Touch apps. The company has also announced a very attractive promotional pricing that works out to be approximately INR2,885 per month for its Creative Cloud for Teams (CCTs) offering targeted at teams and SMB customer base. The regular pricing for CCT would work out to be approximately INR4,040 per month once the promotions end on April 30, 2013. Additionally, the members also get cloud storage of 100GB (per CCT user) along wi...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Nokia India  has announced a partnership with  New India Assurance (NIA) . The partnership will provide Nokia’s consumers the benefits of a highly affordable and comprehensive handset insurance plan to safeguard them against risks of mobile handset loss and damage. This includes thefts, burglary, malicious acts, riots, among others, as well as damage that is beyond the purview of the consumer’s standard warranty. Starting from a minimum insurance premium of just Rs.50/-, the plan will cost 1.25% of the purchased handset’s value. To avail of this insurance plan, consumers purchasing their handsets from a Nokia Branded Retail Store have to provide a few personal details and receive their insurance certificate, handout and payment receipt at the store itself. The plan will be available from March 14, 2013 onwards on all Nokia devices purchased through Nokia Branded Retail stores across the country, initially in Delhi and...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Swipe Telecom has announced that they will be offering ‘complete security’ in Swipe’s Tablet PC’s, pre- embedded with Quick Heal Mobile Security (QHMS) solution. QHMS is a simpler, faster and powerful security solution by Quick Heal Technologies Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading security software solutions provider. Swipe Telecom takes another step to help customers through this initiative which will see a security feature Pre-installed in Tablet PCfor the first time in India, offered by Swipe Telecom’s Tablet PC range. Quick Heal Mobile Security (QHMS) is available with a “Free Subscription” of Two months and can also be downloaded from the Swipe App Store. Android being an Open platform is susceptible to many external threats like viruses, hackers etc. Thus it becomes crucial to protect your Tablet PCs. QHMS is an easy-to-use mobile security solution with numerous features that help keep your device protected from viruses. The initiativ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   3i Infotech has showcased its innovative product offerings at the one of its kind, “Connect Expo” on March 4, 2013 and March 5, 2013 at MCA Club, Bandra Mumbai. The Connect Expo was a part of an initiative “Connect” by the management team of 3i Infotech Ltd., Mr. Madhivanan Balakrishnan, MD and Global CEO and Mr. Charanjit Attra, ED and Global CFO. The 2 days Expo, exhibited 3i Infotech expertise in banking practice, risk practice, insurance practice & financial services practice andserved as a strong foothold for the customers to explore its entire range of offerings across Products, IT Services & Business Process Management. The Banking & Risk practice Demo zones showcased its new offerings including Kastle Universal Lending Solution, Kastle Core Banking, Kastle Mobile & Amlock Fraud & AML Solution. The Financial Services & Insurance practice The Expo was graced by the presence of eminent keynote speak...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   NICE Systems(NASDAQ:NICE)  and  Silver Lining Solutions have announced a partnership that will help organizations achieve greater enterprise-wide value of advanced workforce optimization (WFO) technologies. The joint  NICE-Silver Lining offering  enables organizations to build a comprehensive skills management strategy and better measure the impact of agent training. It uses real agent performance data to create, manage and enhance tailored training plans at scale. Silver Lining Solutions offers two innovative products - Optimizer and Planner - that help companies improve employee performance and training. Optimizer identifies the performance metrics most associated with business impact, allowing organizations to deliver targeted training content. Planner automatically schedules and manages training plans for individual employees based on their performance. Silver Lining Solutions can be deployed on-premise or i...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   SAP AG(NYSE:SAP)  has announced the findings of its third consecutive  GSMA Mobile World Congress survey , which found that the industry leaders believe improved data speed for customers (36 per cent) and offering new IP-based services (30 per cent) are the primary drivers for operators launching LTE services. The survey aims at addressing top issues facing the mobile ecosystem and reflects the sentiments of mobile operators, fixed telecommunication providers, over-the-top (OTT) players and other global mobile industry executives. The survey results predict that the new IP-based services will also be the main driver of revenue for operators in 2013. Fifty-eight per cent of the respondents believe that new offerings, including rich communication services (RCS) and 4G/LTE and increased data usage by smartphone users will drive operator’s revenue. The key sources of revenue for operators differed across regions, with aroun...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Trend Micro Incorporated  has launched the latest edition of Worry-Free Business Security Solution that continues the security promise and incorporates new features which protects from web viruses, hackers, and  cyber attacks . Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Advanced provides fast, effective and simple-to-manage protection, allowing users to use PCs and Macs without fear of interruption or data loss. Trend Micro handles the online protection so users and their employees can focus on what they do best, running their business. “Owing to our years of experience and being one of the leaders in the Security Solutions, it is our earnest endeavour to provide a seamless and secure environment for small businesses without affecting their business process. Our Worry-Free ranges of solutions are specifically designed for protecting the small business where they may not have internal expertise in IT security. Worry-Free...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ)  has begun fulfillment for India’s largest digital inclusion project - the distribution of 1.5 million HP notebooks by the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government to eligible students in the state. The first 10,000 HP notebooks were handed out by the  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Shri Akhilesh Yadav , in Lucknow. As part of the project, HP notebooks are being provided by the UP state government to all students passing Class 12 or equivalent examinations in 2012, and enrolling in higher education, in the Uttar Pradesh region. Rajiv Srivastava, Vice-President & General Manager, Printing and Personal Systems Group, HP India , said, “It is our privilege to be part of this groundbreaking project which aligns HP’s vision of using technology to change the lives of millions and making it matter for them through education.” “We truly believe that by empowering students and teachers globally, we can ad...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Canon India , in association with  Rapid Metro , has launched a joint plantation drive to beautify the area around six Metro stations in Gurgaon. Canon India would be managing the plantation activity for all the stations and, to begin with, they have started landscaping the station located at Phase III, DLF. A tree dedication ceremony took place with the planting of the first tree by Sanjiv Rai, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IL&FS Rail Ltd, and Kazutada Kobayashi, President & CEO, Canon India. Also in attendance were employees of both the companies. The initiative is aimed at creating awareness about environmental issues and making the city beautiful and congestion free. IL&FS MD & CEO Sanjiv Rai said, “We are happy to be a part of this celebration with Canon India and hope that the community nurtures the plants in the coming years to receive maximum benefits. Rapid Metro’s commitment to ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   ASUS India  has announced the launch of its first exclusive store in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The outlet will feature the entire range of Notebooks and Netbooks that have been launched in India till date. The retail store South Gate Technologies is located at 76/11, GF Old No 60/21, Arya Gowda Road, West Mambalam, Chennai-600033. ASUS constantly endeavours to soar to new heights of quality and innovation with each product it introduces to the market. It strives to be the No. 1 in terms of quality, speed, service, innovation, and cost-efficiency. The company is focussed on its retail expansion in India, including various small cities and towns, to let the customers have access to all the forthcoming and latest technologies. The company has already set up stores in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Calicut, Goa, Thane, Raipur, Bhillai, Gurgaon, Durgapur, Kanpur, Cochin, Kolhapur, Noida, Pune, Amravati, Kottayam, Lucknow, Jaipur, Mysore, G...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   After successful completion of the Internet Safety Campaign at Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata, Kaspersky Lab, along with  Data Security Council of India (DSCI) , has launched Internet Safety Campaign – Stop. Think. Connect in Mumbai. The campaign involved a college outreach programme in the top Indian metros – Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata. Participating team in each city had to ideate and present a creative theatrical interpretation of key themes around Internet Safety. The campaign kick-started at Atharva College of Engineering, Malad, Mumbai. The campaign attracted registrations and participation from colleges in and around Mumbai. Shortlisted teams from St. Xaveirs College, Rizvi College, SVIT College, Kelkar College, etc performed street plays based on the themes like Internet Security starts with You, Identity Theft, Virtual World are the Threats Real, Taking Control over Your Digital Life, Online Gaming, Protec...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   McAfee  has announced the launch of  "The Stack Challenge" , for its Enterprise, Commercial and SMB partners in India. This exciting channel incentive programme is based on an online Tetris-style game which blends the fun quotient with high rewards and benefits. In the first quarter of 2013, any partner that submits an Enterprise, Commercial, or SMB deal through McAfee’s Enhanced or  SMB Deal Registration  programme will receive a code to take part in the Stack Challenge and earn the opportunity to win instant prizes ranging from US$25 to US$500. Subsequently, the top “Stack Masters” on the leader board will win McAfee reward points on a weekly basis; those can be redeemed for prizes amounting to US$25,000 in the quarter. The game is devised in such a manner that the more deals partners submit, the more chances they have to win. As a bonus, if a partner has already submitted an approved enhanced or SMB de...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE TATA Interactive Systems (TIS) has concluded its seventh annual Forum for Learning Disability. This year, the forum was held in collaboration with Citi Academy for Special Education (CASE).  The 2-day forum centered on the theme ‘Learning Disabilities – a more inclusive perspective’. This annual forum is aimed at creating awareness, promoting remedial measures for Learning Disabilities (LD) and share the latest global knowledge and advances in the area of LD. The Forum for Learning Disabilities extended the scope from specific Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia) to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Due to an overwhelming response during the registration process, the select invitation workshop was attended by around 120 delegates from various districts across Maharashtra! The participants included a select mix of principals, teachers, parents and subject experts...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   According to a shocking revelation, BlackBerry (previously Research In Motion or RIM) has announced that Sunil Dutt, India Managing Director has resigned from the company. He left the company with immediate effect.  Sunil Dutt had joined BlackBerry in 2011. Varghese Thomas, Corporate Communications Director at BlackBerry India said, "In the interim, Rick Costanzo, Executive Vice President for global sales, will take over the leadership of the team in India and the company has started searching for a new sales lead as soon as possible." Varghese further added, "Sunil Dutt has left his position as managing director, BlackBerry India, with immediate effect. We wish Sunil well for the future. India is an extremely important market for BlackBerry and our aim is to continue to build on our recent momentum with the launch of BlackBerry 10”. It is worth noticing here that Sunil is an industry veteran with 27 years of...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE AMD , along with  Technology and Gadgets (TAG)  for its Firepro Range of Professional Graphic Cards, has launched a new initiative for channel development. As a part of this initiative, they have started conducting Channel Training Programmes across various cities. In JFM 2013, they have targeted about 5 cities, 3 of which have already been executed and have received great success.  Anish Pandey, Business Development Manager – India, AMD Professional Graphics, AMD India Pvt. Ltd, said, “The initiative is targeted at training partners on our recently launched W-Series of Professional Graphics Cards (W5000/W7000/W8000 & W9000) which are based on AMD Graphic CoreNext Technology which allows Parallel Computing. The response that we have received from the two Training Programmes has been phenomenal and we look forward to have the same in the other cities that we have planned in March 2013..... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Wipro Technologies(NYSE:WIT) , in partnership with  Microsoft(NASDAQ:MSFT) , has announced the launch of  Wipro AssureHealth platform . This is primarily targeted at healthcare providers  to deliver innovative solutions for Remote Fetal Monitoring and Cardiac Care that will ensure high-quality treatment at reduced costs, especially for chronic diseases. The Wipro AssureHealth platform leverages Microsoft’s Cloud, Mobility and Analytics offerings to allow care providers to monitor patients regularly and precisely. This is done through hosted services and mobile apps that integrate medical devices,  IT infrastructure and 24/7 customer support, to deliver highly scalable solutions. This is a value-based service aimed at revolutionizing user experience like never before. The foetal monitoring service delivers accurate recordings of maternal, foetal heart rate and uterine activity from the expectant mother to the...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Dell(NASDAQ:DELL)  has announced a new addition to its line of All-In-One Inspiron Series with the launch of  Inspiron 2330 , which promises powerful computing and excellent user experience to keep everyone engaged. The Inspiron 2330 is targeted at users who desire performance and entertainment at their fingertips.  Equipped with  Windows 8 operating system  and third-generation Intel i7 processor, it promises to take computing experience to the next level for users across age groups. The 58.4 cm (23) full HD optional Touch-screen (1920x1080) provides for enhanced viewing experience best suited for all requirements – be it intended for work or play.  Inspiron 2330 All-In-One is a slim desktop and combines features such as a 2.0TB SATA hard drive, up to 8GB RAM DDR3, Intel Integrated Graphic, AMD Radeon HD 7650A 1GB DDR3 for an overall superlative multimedia experience. The added convenience of a...