VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   The technology services company  Hewlett-Packard(NYSE:HPQ)  has reportedly notched yet another big deal. According to the latest update, HP has won a Rs 400-crore technology outsourcing contract from public sector lender  Corporation Bank . It is worth noticing here that other biggies of industry including Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro, were also in the race to get the Corporation Bank deal. Under the terms of the deal, HP will design and implement necessary enterprise software along with setting up and maintaining bank's data centre. However, it is difficult to say anything confirmed on the deal as both HP and Corporation Bank...... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Intending to expand its smartphones and mobility devices portfolio in the consumer segment,  Intex  has launched five new products including four models in the Wi-Fi networking segment. Additionally, Intex has revealed that it is planning to build its enterprise business by expanding its products category. As part of this business plan, the company is planning to ramp up its product strategy to offer a wide range of networking solutions that will cater to the needs of the users having internet connection by any ISP in India. The wireless modems include W300D and W150D delivering a wireless speed of up to 300Mbps and 150Mbps, respectively. The wireless router portfolio includes W308R andW316R. The new ranges of products are b/g/n devices that provide four times faster wireless speed and are backward compatible with 802.11b/g devices. Vikram Kalia, General Manager -  Product Management, Intex Technol...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As per the latest update, research firm  Gartner  lowered its projections for  global IT spending for 2013 to $3.7 trillion , while, according to the previous estimate, Garnet forecasted a growth rate of 4.1 per cent in overall IT spending.  It is important to note here that the IT spending was projected at $3.6 trillion in 2012. Exchange rate movements, and a reduction in our 2013 forecast for devices, account for the bulk of the downward revision of the 2013 growth. However, Western Europe's constant currency growth has been inched up slightly as strategic IT initiatives in the region will continue despite a poor economic outlook, said  Richard Gordon, Managing Vice-President, Garner Research Inc. Spending on other segments like data centre systems, enterprise software, IT services and telecom services is forecasted to touch $149 billion, $324 billion, $968 billion and $1.69 trillion, respectively. As f...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As the clamour for free roaming across india continue to grow, telecom service provider  Bharti Airtel  has announced 'free' incoming national roaming packs. The country's biggest telecom company, Airtel became the first to announce  "free incoming calls"  on roaming at a charge of Rs 5 for a day. The customer who will make outgoing calls while roaming is being charged 1.5 paise for a second. The second plan of AIrtel costs Rs. 79 to the users which can avail free incoming calls on national roaming for a period of 30 days. Other telecom providers are expected to announce their plans in this regard in imminent future...... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To provide high-definition (HD) content transcoding and delivery of HD video via the cloud,  Tata Communications  has announced the launch of cloud-based broadcast quality video transcoding and delivery service. Developed in partnership with Harmonic, the new content transformation service allows  Viacom18  to maximize its return on investments made in creative programming and to tackle piracy by enabling simultaneous syndication play-out anywhere in the world. The new service offers content creators, service providers and media professionals an integrated end-to-end workflow for moving content files to the cloud and transcoding them into broadcast quality formats ready for immediate delivery and transmission globally.  Viacom18 is currently using the service for the daily transcoding and delivery of HD Masters of leading Indian soap programmes to its customers in Pakistan for same-day sy...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   For the customers to optimize the traditional and cloud deployment models and also to maximize their IT return investments,  HP(NYSE:HPQ)  has announced expansion of its Converged Cloud Professional Services Suite with new Technology Services. The new technology services will provide customers with a single point of support and cohesive cloud solution for hybrid cloud design as well as implementation and support for their unique needs. The hybrid cloud support of HP also ensures the customers to diagnose and resolve issues to free up IT resources for innovation. Biswanath Bhattacharya, VP & GM, India Technology Services, Enterprise Group, HP , said, "Failure to plan workload deployments with the right service levels across the hybrid cloud can lead to outages and poor performance, negatively affecting user experience. HP Technology Services helps provide consistent, enterprise-grade support for hybrid environm...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Designed on the company’s value proposition “More than Full Talk Time”,  Tata Indicom has announced a new plan for its CDMA customers in Delhi. The Recharge Voucher 215 (RCV215) will allow Tata Indicom customers with a talk-time worth Rs.235 with every recharge. The RCV 215 comes with a validity of 30 days and the extra talk-time will be applicable for all calls, including VAS, Roaming and ISD. Ajit Chaturvedi, Hub Head, Tata Indicom – Delhi , said, At Tata Indicom, we have always tailored our plans and offers in line with the needs of our customers. The RCV 215 is an effort in the same direction. Besides giving extra value for money, the voucher also offers talk-time for VAS, Roaming and ISD calls, thereby fulfilling almost every mobility requirement in one go. I am confident that our customers in Delhi will enthusiastically adopt this initiative. In addition to these RCV’s, Tata Indicom has announced another offer Full T...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To continue holding the 2G spectrum licences in three key cities of India -  Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata -  for 20 more years as its licence is set to expire in November 2014, India’s telecom operator,  Vodafone  has offered to pay Rs.4,000 crore to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) . That is a quarter of the Rs.16,000 - crore reserve price set by the Government in the auctions in March this year, which failed due to lack of bidders. For renewal of its 900 MHz spectrum, the company said, it was willing to pay 1.3 times the reserve price for 1800 MHz spectrum arrived at by the market. The company wrote to the Secretary in the Department of Telecom (DoT), offering to pay Rs.1,700 crore each for spectrum in Delhi and Mumbai circles and another Rs.600 crore for airwaves in Kolkata along with a flat spectrum usage charge for the three telecom circles. T. V. Ramachandran, Resident Director for Regulator...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Nokia  has expanded its mobile phone portfolio with the launch of  Nokia 301 feature phone , with an aim to connect the next-generation consumers to internet. The new 2.4-inch handset features the "candybar" design and colour palette along with 3.5G internet speed and a smart camera for taking better pictures with the mobile phone. The phone also features 3.5G internet speed making it ideal for both work and play. Consumers can also enjoy  streaming movies for free on 3.5G  internet  with UTV movies app. Nokia 301 comes with a 3.2MP smart camera that allows people to experience imaging options.The smart camera offers a choice of image capture, editing and sharing options, including panorama feature, sequential shots and self-portrait feature. Panorama feature is incorporated in 301 for wide-angle shots. The sequential shots feature of the phone helps to capture five frames in a row with just ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To determine if the cloud applications are actually impacting the business of organizations and improving their operational efficiency,  Oracle  surveyed 1,355 senior decision-makers and executives from companies across the globe along with market research firm, Dynamic Markets.  The results of "Cloud for Business Managers: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"  report showed that the majority of businesses around the world have not yet adequately integrated their cloud applications across their business functions and also highlighted the need for a broad set of integrated cloud applications to help organizations reduce operational inefficiencies and innovation challenges. With the increasing usage of mobile gadgets, the usability of business applications on mobile devices is becoming a key concern. 44% Indian executives are disappointed by the nonavailability of cloud apps on mobile phones. Shailender Kumar...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Based on the significance of computer in the all-round development of a child and its importance in a student’s life,  Dell(NASDAQ:DELL)  has announced "Dell Champs - 2013" School Programme, a 20 city student-outreach programme themed, “Education, Empowerment & Entertainment”. The programme is in line with the Dell's latest campaign "I can do kuch bhi" emphasizing the importance of computer in daily lives in the areas such as studies, entertainment, research or browsing. P. Krishnakumar, Executive Director & General Manager, Consumer & SB, Dell India , said, "Our objective is to connect with students and their parents together and discuss the role of computers in their life and how they can use it safely to help in the overall development of their child. The initiative is aimed at  strengthening the relationship with the student community  and creating a bond w...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   In order to ensure that the cricket lovers of India can access the upcoming cricket series no matter where they are,  DigiVive  has bagged the mobile rights of the upcoming Tri-Series between India, West India and Sri Lanka. DigiVive bought the rights from TAJ TV. Along with match broadcast, users will also be able to enjoy the match highlights in the special VoD section of DigiVive’s mobile TV service,nexGTv till August 2013. The  nexGTv service  has been activated by more than 14-million users and it sees about 40,000 downloads everyday on an average. The mobile-TV service witnessed a huge traction and heavy traffic when it picked up the rights for mobile streaming of the T20 World Cup, Pepsi IPL and other sporting extravaganza in the past. GD Singh, Director, DigiVive , said, After India’s thrilling win at the ICC Championship Trophy 2013, we are very excited to offer the Tri Series matches on nexGTv. We ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Epson  has announced that it has become the official inkjet printer and paper partner of 2013 Nature's Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards Exhibition. By sponsoring the ongoing print exhibition, Epson's professional printing technology will enable visitors to experience award-winning nature photography in its purest form as a photographic print. The exhibition-quality prints have been created with  Epson's 44-inch wide Epson Stylus Pro 9900 . Rick Day, Group Product Manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America , said, "Epson is honoured to be associated with Nature's Best Photography and that our advanced printing technology is being used to create this breathtaking exhibition. Our goal is to produce the industry's finest printing technology that simply gets out of the way of the photographer's artistry, allowing the photographs to come to life on the walls." “We are thrille...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Xerox India(NYSE:XRX)  has showcased its latest range of digital presses at Print Expo 2013 at a three-day event held at Chennai. The latest portfolio of digital presses ranges from entry to mid segment digital printing equipment. The live demonstrations at the Expo resulted in creating awareness of the digital printing space in the country. It has also helped create top of the mind recall for Xerox's offerings. Xerox displayed the  Xerox Color C75 and the Color J75 Presses , Xerox 560 Digital Color Press,  the Xerox D110 Mono printer  and the Phaser 7800 at the expo. The company also focussed on how digital printers can increase business productivity and grow at a faster pace. Pankaj Kalra, Head -  Production Systems Group, Xerox India , said, "Print Expo has always been a great platform for us to expand our customer base and develop better relations with our existing customers and partners. It helps us ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Underpinning the growth of SMBs in India,  Microsoft(NASDAQ:MSFT)  started an initiative named Completely Boss Challenge. Through this challenge, Microsoft aimed to reward and celebrate outstanding business leaders from the thriving mid-market sector. The company announced the name of top three winners of this competition giving them an opportunity to build 5-year growth plans for their businesses developed by industry experts, among 2500 CEOs from across 7 cities who participated in three rounds of the competition. The  Completely Boss Challenge  is a unique opportunity for leaders, CEOs and directors of midsize businesses to highlight their achievements. The winners get a chance to have Microsoft (technology),  LinkedIn (talent) , Moneycontrol.com (media), WebChutney (marketing), DOOR (business consulting) and CRISIL SME Ratings (knowledge) develop robust 5-year business growth plans for their companies. ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To safeguard the information of clients and manage potential data breaches, HP(NYSE:HPQ)  has introduced new security services to secure transition of data to cloud. As part of the  HP Converged Cloud Professional Services Suite , the new services, namely HP Cloud Security Risk and Controls Advisory Services, will deliver choice, confidence and consistency to customers by combining expertise from HP. These services will also support management of data risk, identify vulnerabilities and help in maintenance of compliance with IT governance. The services have been designed to provide clients with solutions that protect their information before it migrates to or from the cloud, whether it is a public cloud, private cloud or hybrid deployment. As a result, organizations can reassign IT resources from spending time on manual tasks to focussing on innovation. Marshal Correia, Vice-President & General Manager, Enterprise Se...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Combined with the application of Wi-Fi technology and the storage function of an ordinary memory card,  Silicon Power (SP)  has launched its Wi-Fi SD card, Sky Share S10. Sky Share S10 is designed to allow users to transfer and share photos instantaneously as well as simplifies the file transferring procedure. With the simple concept of "shoot and view" and "instant sharing", S10 offers users an ideal way to preserve and share their precious memories with ease and convenience. Users can easily connect their smartphone, tablet or PC wirelessly to the card and view real-time photos instantly with free Sky Share S10 APP for both iOS and Android devices. Without any complicated set-up, the easy-to-use interface and high capacity of S10 enable users to effortlessly upload, browse and share photos! S10 also provides users with storage capacity of 16GB and 32GB. Furthermore,  Sky Share S10  is superior to other...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To provide protection for Android smartphones, tablets, iPhones and iPads, Symantec has released the latest version of Norton Mobile Security. The latest version is designed to address privacy with new intelligence technology called Norton Mobile Insight. Privacy risk scans powered by Norton Mobile Insight will reveal which mobile applications may put the user’s personal information at risk. The latest updates to Norton Mobile Security also extend enhanced anti-theft capabilities to iPhone and iPad with a “scream” alarm to help users quickly find their missing mobile device. Norton Mobile Security updated version, will now flag an application and notify a user if a mobile app is found to export information such as a user’s contacts, photos or call logs. It empowers consumers to protect their personal information and make informed decisions about which apps to keep or remove. Con Mallon, Senior Director, Product Manageme...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To power the new way of enterprise video communication for small and medium businesses and their on the go executives , Huawei has  launched a HD videoconferencing system, TE30. In addition, Huawei India and Digilife Distribution and Marketing Services (DDMS)  has  announced their partnership wherein DDMS will distribute the TE30 in various markets across India. Sonia Ahluwalia, Head-South Region, Enterprise BG India, Huawei said, “We are excited to launch the next generation HD Videoconferencing System, TE30 in India. TE 30 is a testimony to Huawei’s promise of being a perfect partner for the growing business. We also look forward to a healthy business relationship with DDMS and are confident that this association will take our business to new heights.” Sanjay David, CEO, Digilife Distribution and Marketing Services said, “We are proud of our association with Huawei and look forward to some robust traction among...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   PNY Technologies  has announced the launch of the  new Stereo Earphones E105/E200  for mobile music lovers on the go. The stereo earphones are designed to offer users with uninterrupted listening silicon cushioned ear tips. For added convenience, the ear tips comes in three adjustable sizes (S/M/L) to suit different ear shapes and provide maximum comfort. The ear tips will offer enhanced noise cancellation and eliminate any ambient sound ensuring users to listen to their favorite track or attend calls without any disturbance. These earphones can be easily connected to MP3, IPod, PC, I Phone or any other music device. The E105 earphone comes in two summer colors: soda blue and mint green that complements the colorful personality of the young and fashion oriented crowd. The E200 suits the professional front and is perfect for business and office environment with its stylish metallic finish available..... See More ...