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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Continuing with its commitment of providing after-sales support to the growing customer base,  Intex Technologies  has announced the opening of its new service centre in  Nehru Place market which is the IT hub of Delhi . With an addition to its strong network of more than 640 directly owned service points  and 1,300 touch points across the country, the new service centre of Intex is spread over 1,200-sq. ft. area and will provide support for Intex products. With strength of 12 trained technical support staff, the centre will provide timely service to its customers. The state-of-the-art facility will function from 11 am to 5 pm to mitigate customer's problems and provide feedback on services. The service centre will also house the key products from all the verticals which will be for display. With this initiative, the company is planning to open 10 service point based on the same model by 2014 March in order to s...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Tech Mahindra  has announced that its Global Test Factory has achieved TMMi Level 5 capability certification  which acknowledges its innovative and pioneering practices for the IT industry. According to the company, the Test Factory embeds the fundamentals of continuous improvement, best practices and innovation, leveraging economies of scale and maximizing resource utilization T. S. Krishnakumar, Head of Global Test Factory, Tech Mahindra , said, "This certification demonstrates our commitment to being world-class in our testing process. The consistent use of these mature test practices, procedures and tools will add significant value to our clients." Dr Richard Sykes - Chair, TMMi Foundation, said, "On behalf of the TMMi Foundation, I am delighted to be able to celebrate its achievement by one of the leaders of our industry, Tech Mahindra, in establishing itself as a TMMi level 5 company, a beacon to us all....

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Tata Consultancy Services(BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS)  has announced that it will set up a software development campus in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, with an investment of Rs.500 crore in two phases.   The TCS Indore campus will be located in the SEZ Area allotted by the Madhya Pradesh Government. The Hon'ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan , was present to preside over this occasion and laid the foundation stone for Phase I at a ceremony held at the site of the campus today. He was joined by other dignitaries from the city. N. Chandrasekaran, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, TCS , said, "Indore is among the fastest-growing cities in India by virtue of its business ecosystem and infrastructure development. The city has a good potential to transform into a knowledge hub. TCS' investment will further boost the economy of the State by nurturing the development of talent and re-i...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As per a recent update by  LG Electronics , the  smartphone LG G2  incorporating Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor has been launched. Integrated with next G series platform, LG G2 is expected to deliver fast web browsing, nice graphics, seamless connectivity as well as an unmatched multimedia experience. The new LG G2 has a 5.2-inch display with 1920x1080p resolution and 424ppi pixel density. The display of this phone accounts for 75% of the front panel and is surrounded by bezel measuring 2.65mm. Running on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), the new G2 is powered by a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, backed by 2GB RAM. Along with incredible speed, the Snapdragon 800 processor in the new G2 includes cutting-edge technologies that extend the battery life and support GPS and GLONASS navigation satellites, which make for quicker and more accurate location finding. The new Snapdragon 800 processor also gives the...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As per a recent update, the all new metallic bodied Windows 8 smartphone from Nokia , the Nokia Lumia 925 is available for pre-bookings on online stores. With aluminum frame around the 4.5 inch display Lumia 925 showcases the PureView camera innovation, new features and third party applications coming to the Nokia Lumia range. It captures low light images and clearer, sharper video thanks to the most advanced lens technology and next generation imaging software. The Nokia Lumia 925 features the Nokia Smart Camera app, offering an easy way to capture ten images at once and edit the pictures anytime afterwards with options like Best Shot and Action Shot. A wireless charging cover, available separately in white, black, yellow, and red can be clipped onto the back of the phone to take advantage of Nokia's extensive wireless charging accessories and ecosystem. An additional feature of this smartphone is the Nokia Glance Screen...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Wireless networking and storage solutions provider,  Buffalo Incorporation  has launched external desktop 3.5" HDD named "HD GDU3" designed for video, audio and graphics professionals, business users or anyone needing to transfer larger amounts of data fast. HD-GDU3  offers an additional 1GB DRAM cache to allow the user to transfer data blazingly faster than ever on desktop. It includes Turbo PC EX utility which allows to copy 1,000 photos in just 3.5 seconds. Buffalo's Turbo PC EX2 software program enables HD-GDU3 to transfer data 2.3 times faster than other external hard drives. The hard drive is compatible with both Mac and Windows computers and can be set up without hassles. The unit also includes a wealth of convenient features – not useless clutter, but powerful tools to increase efficiency, save energy and make tasks easier. It also includes the Buffalo Tools software suite for Windows which is des...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Dell India(NASDAQ:DELL)  has announced its confidence in bullish retail expansion plans for India, with the opening of its 100th Dell exclusive store in Rajajinagar in Bangalore. The opening of the 100th Dell Exclusive store marks an important step in the rollout of Dell’s marketing and retail strategy. Strategically located on Rajkumar Road, 4th Block, Rajajinagar, the store offers the entire range of Dell's consumer products- laptops, AIOs and desktops from the  Inspiron, XPS and Alienware brands , as well as related peripherals. The exclusive Dell store is a step towards enhancing the overall purchase experience for consumers in India. In India, the process of buying a laptop or desktop is still a significant decision by consumers. The wide display of products and knowledgeable staff allows the customer to enjoy a rich technological experience with an environment to make an educated and informed purchase decision. De...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   In a move to reaffirm its commitment to improve impact of ICT intervention in the area of good governance in the country,  SAP(NYSE:SAP)  has launched three new solutions powered by  SAP HANA  at the SAP Forum Delhi. The three new applications - Rakshak , TracOHealth and The "Milk Co-operative" Experience, conceived, designed and developed by SAP Labs India, will enable Government organizations and departments to enhance service delivery and responsiveness, and improve preparedness, prevention, safety and security outcomes in real-time in an unpredictable world. "The convergence of cloud, mobile, social and big data is reshaping the future of e-governance, empowering consumers and changing the ways Public sector and Internal security organizations will deliver citizen services in the future. Powered by SAP HANA, our new solutions will empower our customers to deliver new and innovative services to address toda...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As per a latest update,  Dr.Web  has discovered several malicious programs on Google Play that install  Android.SmsSend Trojans  on mobile devices. The Trojans send short messages to premium numbers and deplete subscriber accounts. Google was promptly notified about the incident. The programs,  discovered by Doctor Web's analysts , belong to the Vietnamese developer AppStore Jsc. They are disguised as audio players and a video player that displays adult content. The total number of installations of these programs ranges between 11,000 and 25,000. These applications appear harmless. However, they incorporate an extra apk-file that contains an Android.SmsSend Trojan. While running these carrier applications,  dubbed Android.MulDrop , Android.MulDrop.1, and Android.MulDrop.2 by Dr.Web, can prompt the user to download the content they need, but their consent initiates the installation of another applicat...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Virtusa Corporation  has reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the  ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education , to engage in talent development programmes aimed at creating a pool of highly skilled Business Process Management (BPM) professionals trained on Pegasystems' technology platform. As part of the programme, Virtusa will provide BPM training to the faculty of science and technology at ICFAI University, while also collaborating on developing industry-oriented courseware and technical knowledge to support the curriculum. A dedicated elective course has been designed to teach these skills to interested students. Extending this initiative into the employment space, students who successfully complete this course, will become eligible to apply to internship positions at Virtusa to hone their skills in a real-world, business environment. "Our partnership with ICFAI to create a workforce of BPM professio...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Fortinet(NASDAQ:FTNT)  has announced expansion of its  Partner Programme for the EMEA and APAC regions . The new version of the FortiPartner Programme (FPP) is designed to further align with Fortinet's business strategy in providing end-to-end network security solutions and recognize investment made by its channel in skilled sales and technical resources, through adapted benefits in the areas of sales, marketing and training. "Fortinet is now recognized as one of the few top worldwide network security players. The contribution of our channel in supporting our growth is paramount and we must constantly ensure that our partner programme is in line with their needs in terms of technical expertise, business support as well as sales and marketing benefits. The new version of our FortiPartner Programme proves that Fortinet continues to evolve with its partners by maintaining a structured, best-in-class channel ecosystem, in whi...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Intending to accelerate enterprise mobility on  HP(NYSE:HPQ)  Converged Cloud technology, HP Enterprise Services has announced a new solution. As a part of  HP Converged Cloud portfolio , HP Mobile Enterprise Cloud Solution delivers benefits of a cloud-based approach without sacrificing enterprise-grade security. This fully- managed and integrated set of services reduces the complexity and risk of managing device and application diversity in a  choose-your-own-device (CYOD) world . The solution delivers feature-rich data access and file sharing, mobile device and application management, built-in security services, and application development and testing services to accelerate mobile initiative deployments. HP is using the cloud to make mobility easily consumed as a comprehensive service. "With the proliferation of tablets and smartphones, enterprises can't ignore the choose-your-own-device environment driven...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Lemon Mobiles  has announced its entry in the 3D mobile phone category with the launch of Aspirational A3 Smartphone in India . The phone offers ultimate viewing experience by providing life-enriching and ultra-real picture quality. The latest offering from Lemon Mobiles promises to bring 3D sleek and smarter technology with its new A3 smartphones. Driven by 1GHz Dual Cortex - A9 processor, the Aspirational A3 comes with a GLASS FREE 3D viewing along with video calling. The central feature of the phone is that it displays stereoscopic 3D videos and images. Sandeep Mushran, Director, Fastrack Communications Pvt. Ltd , said, "We are very pleased to launch the new range of smartphone to our portfolio. With the launch of Aspirational A3, we are sure the phone will become a revolutionizing invention to our patrons. The Aspirational A3, 3D movies and gaming are ready to be in your palms and walk with you in your pocket. We cou...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Yahoo! India R&D has announced hosting an exciting university program for engineering students from top university campuses of India. The event was named “Hack U” which was held for the students of the Computer Science Department at IIT-Bombay. The event was participated by over 160 students and 31 demos of cool ideas and prototypes were showcased at the event in just 24 hours. Held over a period of three days, Hack U at IIT- Bombay kicked off with a series of hack-related presentations, followed by a non-stop 24-hour hacking competition by the students. During this time, students got an opportunity to attend interesting tech talks, receive hacking tips and lessons by the Tech Team of Senior Developers and Engineers at Yahoo. These hack prototypes demonstrated by the students ranged from hacks focussed on content enrichment and quality to recommendation systems based on social signals and sentiment analysis. Most of the h...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Nevales Networks  has hosted its enterprise CXO meet themed "Mission Impossible" in Mumbai.The meet attracted 70+ CIOs, CTOs and top executives of large enterprises from across India.Top executives from Nevales Networks highlighted on the growing complexities in Network Management and the security concerns across the globe and how Nevales Networks solutions can help the CXOs secure their technical environment from the growing threats. Sunija Rishi, Co-Founder & CMO, Nevales Networks , said, "Managed Security Services make it easier for large enterprises to meet security demands while keeping operating costs predictable at the same time. We are focussed on large enterprises enabling their businesses secure their multiple branch offices remotely. We believe that we can provide user-friendly and multi-featured solution to our customers through Nevales Cloud Managed Security." The event revolved around ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Su-Kam Power Systems  Limited and  Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL)  have reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), under which subscribers and employees of TDPPL can avail exclusive discounts on Su-Kam's Solar PV modules, roof top solar systems and other solar power backup solutions. Dhananjay Sharma, GM - Solar Business, Su-Kam , said, "Against its highest peak demand of 5,642 MW in 2012, Delhi produces only 1,345 MW, out of which 55% is coal-based. Localized renewable generation can reduce this shortfall. In the current scenario, Su-Kam is working aggressively towards communicating to the customers, the potential and feasibility of rooftop solar power solutions for homes and various institutions. The company has come up with a range of cost-effective solar solutions that would not only help customers in bringing down their hefty electricity bills through use of solar energy for dome...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To further expand its R&D journey in India,  Dell(NASDAQ:DELL)  has announced the opening of a Firmware Lab at its R&D centre in Bangalore. The lab will be responsible for developing Dell's embedded systems management products that form a part of its PowerEdge enterprise servers. The new facility is the only Firmware Lab to be established outside Dell's headquarters in Austin. With the establishment of this new lab, Dell's Firmware practice will be significantly strengthened. The prime focus of the Lab will include creating advancements and innovations in OOB (Out Of Band) / Remote Management of enterprise server technology, products and solutions. Rudramuni B, Executive Director & Head of Dell India R&D , said, "Dell envisions India as a critical R&D and innovation hub for Dell’s global ecosystem. With the inauguration of the new lab, Dell India will look to further augment its R&D capabi...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As part of an initiative to educate full-time and part-time students studying in accredited colleges and universities in India,  Microsoft(NASDAQ:MSFT)  has announced the availability of Office 365 University. This will help the students to subscribe to Office 365 University which includes the latest and most complete set of Office applications and works across 2 PCs or Macs, comes with Office on- Demand and an additional 20GB Premium SkyDrive Storage -  all for Rs.4,199/- for a 4-year subscription. Office 365 University  will empower students to study better, resulting in future jobs and provide them a winning edge in the young and competitive Indian job market. Microsoft Office 365 University will help youth to strengthen education and expand digital inclusion as well as realize new opportunities of employability and entrepreneurship. Ramkumar Pichai, GM - Microsoft Office Division, Microsoft India , said...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To offer authentic, professional and exclusive Asterisk training,  *astTECS , in association with VS Informatics and CPLAP Tradelinks Pvt Ltd, has announced the launch of an exclusive Asterisk training facility at Nagpur. Launching on August 5, 2013, the training programme and courseware are uniquely designed to impart in-depth technical exposure to Asterisk that is considered the future of telephony. This training programme is designed to help engineers and professionals gain insights in the areas of Asterisk installation, configuration and integration. The career enhancement training facility fully demonstrates  *astTECS commitment to help professionals  gain extensive knowledge on Asterisk. On successful attainment of training programme, the participants will receive the official validation and course completion certificates. "We seek to develop a community of highly skilled and certified experts by providing pr...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   In order top to deliver a major IT and business transformation programme,  Tata Consultancy Services (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS)  has announced that it has been selected by the  Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) . Under the Agreement, TCS will deliver SAP technology to unify and  enhance mission-critical IT systems  across API's retail and wholesale operations. API has selected TCS as its strategic partner and under the terms of the agreement, TCS will deliver API with a SAP ERP platform that integrates with API's legacy systems providing improvements in mission-critical business operations such as Merchandising, Sales and Customer Service, Logistics and Finance. API will benefit from enhanced customer service capabilities, improved logistics and finance processes, and better operational efficiencies. Stephen Roche, Chief Executive Officer, API , said, "We are confident that partnering with TCS will ...