VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE    For sharing the perspective on the need for creativity in the education sector, Adobe India(NASDAQ:ADBE)  has organized a panel discussion themed "Spurring on the next creative evolution" to explore the confluence of creativity and technology in India. The company also highlighted the strong momentum for  Creative Cloud in India , revealing that on the online store alone, nearly 90% of customers for its creative technology choose to buy Creative Cloud over more traditional boxed software options. The panellists highlighted the state of creativity amongst start-ups, small businesses, creative and fine arts, product development and education in India today and shed light on key differentiators that could help bolster the country’s creative economy.  “It is important to understand creativity in different contexts, especially in a vibrant country like ours. This panel discussion was an enriching experience w...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As a strategic move,  Microsoft(NASDAQ:MSFT)  and  IRCTC  have jointly announced the launch of an official  "IRCTC Mobile App"  for Windows Smartphone (Mobile Phone), Windows 8 tablet or PC. Using this app, users will be able to book train tickets and do much more on-the-go on their Windows devices. The app has been made available throughout the day, excepting 0800-1200 hrs and 2330-0030 hrs.  The IRCTC app will provide information including visual maps of train routes, Windows Phone live tiles lighting up as train tickets and access to saved traveller profiles from multiple devices, among many others. Rakesh Tandon, CMD, IRCTC , said, "We feel the app is ideal for the modern consumer who is always on the move. Windows is the most trusted and widely used platform and offers the requisite security required while handling vast amounts of personal and financial user data." Joseph Landes, G...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   For customers who want a smartphone that is built for a communications-centric experience, BlackBerry(NASDAQ:BBRY)  has launched a new  BlackBerry 9720 smartphone  in India. Designed for a premium look and available in a variety of colours, the smartphone is loaded with social apps. Sunil Lalvani, Managing Director for India, BlackBerry , said, “The new BlackBerry 9720 smartphone builds on the incredible success of the  BlackBerry 7 OS . This new smartphone is absolutely stunning and provides an ideal choice for urban youth and customers who are looking to upgrade from a feature phone or existing BlackBerry Curve smartphone to an affordable, easy-to-use smartphone with rich messaging and social networking connectivity.” The BlackBerry 9720 smartphone features a spacious BlackBerry keyboard with distinct keys for optimal typing, a 2.8” touchscreen and trackpad for easy navigation, offers generous battery l...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As a part of its ambidextrous strategy to focus on the high-growth embedded, AMD(NYSE:AMD)  disclosed its roadmap for the fast-growing embedded computing market. The new lineup includes x86 accelerated processing units (APUs) and central processing units (CPUs). These additions are designed to enable the embedded industry's engineering community with more choices to match their exact design needs, and are designed to offer improvements in performance-per-watt and performance-per-dollar. A recent VDC Research report indicates the market for CPUs in traditional and intelligent embedded systems will grow 36 per cent from roughly 330 million units in 2013 to more than 450 million units by 2016 with x86 and ARM architectures accounting for 82 percent of the total addressable market (TAM). Arun Iyengar, Vice-President & General Manager, AMD Embedded Solutions , said, "AMD is committed to providing the embedded community with...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Intending to delight visitors with the latest digital imaging solutions for home, office and businesses, Epson has launched a multi-city Technology carnival "enVision". Home theatre projectors, the futuristic personal head mount display, revolutionary new ink tank printers, large format graphic printers and many other products are being showcased in this event. The two- day event is believed to act as a platform for Epson to connect with its channel partners and end-customers, and present its industry-leading products and solutions in a single fantastic experiential setting. A multi-city road show covering the six metro cities, enVision was recently held in Hyderabad and Chennai. With a gaming zone (and a gaming contest), a live L & M Series printer challenge, a photo zone with a photo contest, a Home Theatre Projector zone, a fashion show (textile printing), the event was an incredible opportunity for visitors to learn...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As per the latest update, the Big Blue  IBM(NYSE:IBM)  has announced a strategic ten-year deal with  Manthan Broadband Services Pvt. Ltd. IBM will provide a customized subscriber management solution for Manthan which includes IT infrastructure and subscriber support capabilities in an effort to increase revenue potential and improve the company’s customer experience. This will also set the foundation for leveraging  IBM's Big Data and analytics capabilities to help Manthan effectively  create advertisements based on the digital personalities of subscribers. "We were looking for a provider to support us with technology and also strategic business insights to help in deploying the right processes and systems for increased customer loyalty and revenue growth. IBM's understanding of business transformation, the customer experience as well as the future of media and entertainment in India has immensely helped ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   In order to enable organizations to gain better insight into their data and deliver real-time outcomes,  HP(NYSE:HPQ)  has announced  HAVEn, a big data analytics platform , which leverages HP's analytics software, hardware and services to create the next generation of big data-ready analytics applications and solutions. "Big data enables organizations to take advantage of the totality of their information -  both internal and external -  in real time. It produces extremely fast decision-making, resulting in unique and innovative ways to serve customers and society. HP has the breadth and depth of both the platform and the product portfolio to assist enterprises in unleashing the power of big data," said  Amit Chatterjee, Country Director, HP Software, India .   HAVEn combines proven technologies from HP Autonomy, HP Vertica, HP ArcSight and HP Operations Management , as well as key industry in...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Apple  has unveiled two new iPhones, including  iPhone 5s and iPhone 5C  that come in five colours and are priced to bring the smartphones within the reach of the masses in poorer emerging markets. It has almost the same specifications as iPhone 5, which was launched as the company's flagship device last year, but in a plastic body. Apple claims that iPhone 5C (with a contract in the US) is cheaper than all new iPhones launched till now, and is said to be targeted at emerging markets like India and China. With the launch of iPhone 5S, Apple has discontinued the iPhone 5 that was rolled out last year and served as the flagship model till now. It will be available in three colours -  gold, white and black.Tim Cook, Chief Executive, Apple, kicked off the event at the company's Cupertino headquarters which also ushered in the pricier iPhone 5S. Apple claims that the iPhone 5S will be twice as fast for both CPU a...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Su-Kam Power Systems  has announced becoming the technology partner in the " Solar Electrical Training Programme " offered by Rural Electrification Corporation in association with the Advit Foundation as part of the curriculum of Engineering and ITI students and especially for the economically weaker sections of the society. The programme will be rolled out in a phased manner in other colleges in the country with the first step being taken at DAV College, Mahindergarh. This programme is being initiated in order to meet the demand for trained manpower in the aggressively growing Indian solar market. It will span over a period of 5 months and is expected to churn out 200 qualified engineers and technicians who are well versed with the technicalities as well as the economics of Solar Photovoltaic. During the course of the training, candidates will undergo classroom training as well as hands-on solar workshops. Successfully tra...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As per a latest update,  Delhi International Airport  has announced successful implementation of  Road Traffic Safety (RTS) Management System - ISO 39001:2012 . With this development, IGIA has claimed that it has become the first Airport in the world as well as the first organization in India to be conferred this certification as stated by  British Standards Institution (BSI) . DIAL has embarked on the journey of implementation of " Road Traffic Safety (RTS) Management System -  ISO 39001:2012 " in May 2013. The certification body -  BSI -  then conducted two rounds of in-depth assessment including road network site visits in July & August 2013. By finding DIAL's RTS Management System in accordance with ISO 39001:2012 standard requirements, BSI conferred DIAL for this coveted certification. I. Prabhakara Rao, CEO-DIAL , said, "This certification is a testimony to our commitment towards ens...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As global insurance markets recover, insurers are moving from a cost-cutting stance to investment in strategic IT projects. According to a recent research report by  Ovum , it has been found that the overall global insurance IT budgets will grow at a 6.5-per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), with total  IT spend reaching US$109 billion by 2017 . Insurers are prioritizing investment that will drive customer acquisition and retention and improve operational effectiveness, says the global industry analyst. The life-insurance sector in Asia-Pacific will see the most rapid growth - expanding at 11.6-per cent CAGR by 2017, overtaking Europe as the second-largest regional market. The key business priority for European life insurers centres on reducing operating costs. This is driving IT investment in legacy system modernization, online channels and fraud detection systems. Ovum expects to see continued expansion of IT budge...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Hughes Communications India (HCIL)  has announced that it will provide a managed tele-education network to the  Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences  for postgraduation medical coaching. This satellite-based, online service will assist medical students in attaining success in their postgraduate medical exams. With a network of over one million schools and 18,000 higher educational institutions, India has one of the largest educational systems in the world, and the online education market is forecasted to grow to $40 billion by 2017. Dr Sumer Sethi, Director, Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences , said, "This technology is bound to help medical students, particularly those based in the tier-II and -III cities. We have the largest face-to-face classroom network in India with 30 classrooms. We are looking to leverage the advantages of satellite technology from Hughes, pioneers in tele-education and e-learning software to reac...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Microsoft Corporation (India)(NASDAQ:MSFT)  has launched the  Sculpt Mobile Mouse  optimized for Windows.Equipped with a Windows 8 key for easy access to the start screen and to all the favourite apps with just one click, it is designed for consumers who want enhanced mobility and productivity. The mouse is compact in its design and packed with wireless USB capabilities and BlueTrack Technology, which works on virtually any surface, making it an ideal device for the office or on the go. It is compatible with both Windows PC devices and Macs. Along with portability, it supports all types of computing – serious computing for professionals, basic computing for students, gaming & entertainment, and also mobile computing for on-the-go consumers. Alka Kaul, Category Lead -  Hardware, Microsoft Corporation (India) , said, "Microsoft has a legacy of creating innovative, design-friendly hardware products. The...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Dell(NASDAQ:DELL)  has announced that it has appointed  Murli Mohan as the new General Manager  for its Software business in India. In his new role, Murli will be responsible for leading the Software portfolio and driving growth for Dell’s India market. He will focus on the areas of Sales, Operations and Marketing that are relevant to Dell’s Emerging Software business in India. Alok Ohrie, President & Managing Director, Dell India , said, Murli’s deep understanding of the India market coupled with his track record in building high-performance sales and business operations teams in complex business environments will clearly create the right platform for growth in our India business. Murli comes to Dell with over 18 years of strong, cross-functional experience in the Indian software industry. Prior to this appointment, Murli led software business environments like IBM and Wipro. He has been an integral part o...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   In order to ensure support to both customers and channel partners,  GIGABYTE Technology (India)  has moved its Toll-Free Helpline Number (1800-22-0966) in-house. As a result, the company has removed its previous helpline number which was outsourced to its national service partner, Accel Frontline. This in-house Toll-Free number is operational from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm, Monday to Friday, with the exception of national and public holidays. It is open to any kind of pre-sales and post-sales queries regarding  GIGABYTE motherboards , including service and technical support. Sunil Grewal, Sales Director -  India, GIGABYTE Technology , said, "We are excited to launch this initiative in today's time when an increasing number of end-users, and even channel partners prefer direct interaction with vendor companies before deciding on their course of action, or taking a final decision. By moving our toll-free number in-house,...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Vodafone  has announced its tie-up with eBook and eMagazine application, Rockstand to improvise the digital reading industry of the country. This partnership will help Rockstand to reach out to millions of users across the country and will include hassle-free payment through Vodafone. With this development, there will be exclusive subscription option for Vodafone users where they can purchase books and magazines at Rs.7 per day. Praveen Rajpal, CEO, Rockstand Digital , said, "Rockstand"s tie-up with Vodafone will further strengthen our relationship with them as well as with our users. We are receiving wonderful reviews for our application and recently we have crossed a mark of 50,000 downloads, which shows the growing popularity of Digital reading in India. With Vodafone support, we will be reaching to urban as well as rural areas of the country on a strong network. We are sure this association will bear rich dividends for ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Intending to expand its customer experience portfolio further in the network domain to manage customer experience across both networks and IT, Amdocs(NYSE:DOX)  has announced signing a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Actix for approximately $120 million in cash , subject to customary closing conditions. This acquisition expands Amdocs' customer experience portfolio further in the network domain to manage customer experience across both networks and IT. The Boards of Directors of Actix and Amdocs have approved the transaction which is expected to be completed by the end of September. With the acquisition of Actix, the leading independent software provider of mobile network optimization solutions, Amdocs will be expanding its CES (Customer Experience Systems) portfolio with geo-located network data that will drive a variety of optimization use cases. Rebecca Prudhomme, Vice-President of Product and Solutions...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Post the success of its Aqua smartphone series, the brand ambassador for  Intex mobiles ,  Farhan Akhtar , has launched the next-generation  FHD smartphone - Aqua i7 . With this launch, the company aims to enhance its presence in the metros and claimed that it is targeting increased revenue by 400% from the mobile division. Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Senior GM - Mobility Division, Intex Technologies (I) , said, "After an overwhelming response to Aqua i5, we are excited to launch our flagship offering Aqua i7. Intex takes pride in consistently introducing quality and performance-oriented products for its consumers. With the launch of Aqua i7, we are foraying into the premium handsets segment and are confident of providing the best user experience to consumers who are looking for a device with pleasing aesthetics designed to offer power-packed performance." Equipped with OGS (One Glass Solution) display technology and ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Delta Power Solutions  has launched a channel incentive scheme “Sell More & Earn More” for its authorized Channel Partners. The Channel scheme will cover Delta UPS products from 600VA - 40kVA. This offer is valid from 1st September till 30th November, 2013. The Delta Scheme is for the proprietors of the companies. Channel partners who achieve more than 100% of their sales target will be entitled to receive attractive gifts. Suhas Joshi, Director, Delta Power Solutions , said, “The Indian market plays an important role in global business strategy, so we are looking forward for new ways to reward our distributors, dealers and resellers. This scheme is an extension of our constant endeavour to delight, satisfy and encourage our partners to overachieve their targets.” The scheme is aimed at driving partners to push the sale and create a profitable proposition....... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As part of a strategic move,  Rashi Peripherals  has announced that it has been appointed as  Intel's distributor in India . This distribution will cover the complete range of products from Intel which includes desktop Processors, Mobile Processors, Server Processors, Desktop MB, Server and Workstation MB, Networking and Chassis, SSD, NUC. Being the new distributor, Rashi will promote Intel products across 650 towns/cities through 59 branch offices, channel partners even in remote locations.   Rajesh Goenka, VP - Sales & Marketing, Rashi Peripherals , stated, "We are excited to be the distribution partner for Intel.  It has been endeavour to take Intel distribution to the smallest towns of India and make Intel available at wider spectrum of resellers and retailers. Our current leadership in Hard Drive, RAM, Motherboards, will help us to promote CPU more. With our sound technical expertise, we are al...