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eScan bags Microsoft Gold Partner Status in Security Solutions

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   eScan  has announced that it has achieved the  Microsoft  Gold Partnership status in security solutions and has received the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status through their active execution, domain expertise and strategic role in the industry of security solutions. Govind Rammurthy, MD & CEO, eScan , said, It is an honour to continue being the Microsoft Gold Partner and be associated with world's largest vendor, Microsoft. This shows that we are committed towards delivering the highest quality of security solutions and services. It is also a reflection of the dedication of our entire team which ensures that we meet and exceed the requirements of each competency. eScan as a Gold Certified Partner will receive a valuable set of benefits including training and technical support, which will help eScan to continue to provide products and services that satisfy the need of its clients. eScan's Gold Partner st...

Blue Coat introduces Advanced Threat Protection Solution in India

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   In order to automate advanced threat protection at the internet gateway,  Blue Coat Systems  has introduced the  Blue Coat Content Analysis System with malware analysis . The Content Analysis System blocks known threats, as well as detects and analyzes both zero-day and advanced malware, sharing new threat intelligence to continually fortify the network. This will allow organizations to bridge the gap between the day-to-day security operations team and the advanced security team that is focussed on incident containment and resolution. Ambarish Deshpande, Managing Director, Blue Coat Systems , stated, A recent Economist Intelligence Unit survey reported, 74% of the Indian companies believe empowering employees to be Tech Autonomous will make their business more efficient, while 69% believed it had a direct positive impact on revenue growth. This makes our Advanced Threat Protection Solution, which uniquely allows b...

Akamai to acquire Prolexic

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   For protecting data centers and enterprise IP applications from distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks,  Akamai Technologies(NASDAQ:AKMA)  has reportedly signed a definitive agreement to acquire  Prolexic , a provider of cloud-based security solutions.  By acquiring Prolexic, Akamai intends to provide customers with a  comprehensive portfolio of security solutions  designed to defend an enterprise’s Web and IP infrastructure against application-layer, network-layer and data center attacks delivered via the Internet. “Any company doing business on the Internet faces an evolving threat landscape of attacks aimed at disrupting operations, defacing the brand, or attempting to steal sensitive data and information. By joining forces with Prolexic, we intend to combine Akamai’s leading security and performance platform with Prolexic’s highly-regarded DDoS mitigation solutions for data center and enter...

Dell launches Mobile Workstation Precision M3800

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Dell(NASDAQ:DELL)  has launched the thinnest and lightest 15-inch true mobile workstation, the  Dell Precision M3800 , adding to its family of powerful mobile workstations. Merging beautiful design in an ultra-thin form-factor with workstation-class performance, Dell has delivered an uncompromising system for digital content creators and engineers looking for portability, power and stylish design to match their image and environment. At just 18 mm in thickness and starting at 1.88 kg, dual-cooling to allow maximum performance at all times, and up to 10 hours and six minutes² of battery life with NVIDIA Optimus technology that maximizes battery life for extended productivity, the M3800 enables editing video at a shoot, presenting CAD ideas to customers in style or rendering 3D animation and modelling on the road. The M3800 is equipped with the  NVIDIA Quadro K1100M GPU  with 2GB of GDDR5 dedicated memory, for a...

STMicroelectronics to host IEEE Workshop in Delhi

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   In association with  IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (IEEE-SSCS) , Delhi Chapter,  STMicroelectronics India  has announced to  host a workshop on advanced analog design at Greater Noida, India , on December 2, 2013. The event is expected to witness over 250 technologists in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India, providing them with opportunity for hands-on design and simulations using free software tools. The ST workshop aims to facilitate focussed interactions between the distinguished IEEE lecturer and academia/students while providing them with an opportunity for a hands-on experience in PLL design presented by experts on PLL and frequency synthesis. "India to host another high-profile IEEE activity to encourage further high-end semiconductor design research in the National Capital Region, as well as accelerate the technical growth of our engineers", said  Vivek Sharma, Regional Vice-President ...

Mahindra Engineering to merge with Tech Mahindra

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   The Board of Directors of  Tech Mahindra Limited (Tech Mahindra)  and Mahindra Engineering Services Limited (MES) , in their respective meetings, have approved a proposal to merge MES with Tech Mahindra, according to the latest update. This merger will see the creation of one of the  prominent players providing engineering services  from India with strengths in the Aerospace and Automotive verticals. Karthikeyan Natarajan, Global Head - Integrated Engineering Services, Tech Mahindra , said, "Mahindra Engineering Services (MES) and Tech Mahindra's Integrated Engineering Services (IES) merger strengthens the existing services portfolio, enhances presence in the US and Germany, provides scale and brings in new clients for further expansion. Our Innovation and Product development expertise synergizing with the MES domain expertise enables the most comprehensive solution portfolio for our customers and the world at...

Bharti Airtel offers e-Commerce Platform for SMEs

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Bharti Airtel  has revealed that it will offer an end-to-end e-commerce solution named  "Shopify"  to SOHO and SME customers by provisioning the service through its cloud platform. Shopify will be powered by Airtel’s internet products  like DSL and ILP enabling the  SOHO and small and medium enterprises to create an online store to manage their e-commerce presence with great ease. It offers customizable site templates, an integrated shopping cart,  search engine optimization  (SEO) , email marketing, inventory management and analytics. Airtel’s data solutions such as DSL, ILP, 3G and 4G bundled with Shopify will offer all the features needed to host an e-Commerce platform such as built in m-Commerce shopping cart, payment gateways, social media integration which will be backed with requisite logistic support......... See More

BSNL launches "Bharat Phone" with Pantel Technologies

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE BSNL  in association with  Pantel Technologies Private Limited (PTPL)  has launched the next generation of Smart Devices - the  "Bharat Phone" PF300 , the Penta Smart models  PS501 & PS650 and the next generation Penta T-Pad WS707C respectively. Dual SIM PentaBharat Phone with 3 inch large screen display is priced at Rs. 1,799/- and features 1,200 minutes of BSNL talk-time bundled free.  It runs on JAVA Operating System which makes it suited for applications like mobile banking, tele-medical care delivery and streaming data delivery – in addition to being a Voice Phone. It additionally comes pre-bundled with a highly attractive 1,200 minutes of Voice Plan from BSNL (100 minutes of talk-time free every month for 12 months). R K Upadhyay, CMD, BSNL said, We are delighted to offer latest technology products in a reverse data bundling marketing alliance with Pantel Technologies. Products like the Penta...

India all set to commence Cloud Computing Project "Meghraj"

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As per a latest announcement,  Meghraj, the Union Government's cloud computing project , Meghraj is all set to roll out next month. The project will initially focus on an e-Governance app store at the  National Data Center . Among other things, the Meghraj will also be a repository and marketplace of e-governance apps. These are cloud-ready apps that can run on national clouds or others. They are also downloadable, and can be run at state data centers. The project can find application in areas like PDS and land records. However, specifics of such application are yet to be worked out. The DeitY functions under the Union Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, said  Renu Budhiraja, a Senior Director, Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY). Research firm Gartner  forecasts the Indian cloud services revenue to have a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.2% from 2012 throug...

Mr. N. Ravi Shanker, IAS Addl. Secretary & Administrator, USOF

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Star Nite Award 2013, Panel Discussion Part - 1

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Star Nite Award 2013, Panel Discussion Part - 2

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Mr. Suresh Reddy, VP-Enterprises, Huawei Telecommunications

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Mr. Laxmi Narayan Rao, CTO - Technology Services - Hewlett Packard

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Mr. Vishal Dhupar, M.D.- NVIDIA

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Toshiba introduces 7mm Solid-State Hybrid Drive

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Toshiba  has announced the launch of  7mm MQ01ABF solid-state hybrid drive (SSHD) series . Equipped with Toshiba’s NAND flash and available in 500GB1 and 320GB capacities, the MQ01ABFH series is the first Toshiba SSHD drive family in 7 mm. The SSHD delivers SSD-like performance without dependence on external drivers or assistance from the host system. The PC Mark Vantage Score, the established industry method for measuring SSHD read/write performance and responsiveness, for the MQ01ABFH series is approximately 20,000, surpassing the 16,000 industry standard result. The MQ01ABFH series fulfils users’ desire for thin and light notebook PCs with fast response times that can keep up with their demanding gaming and multimedia applications. This addition to our SSHD lineup demonstrates Toshiba’s continued focus on delivering a wide range of storage devices that enhances the computing experience for our customers, said  K...

Infor to expand Channel Sales in India

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As per an announcement,  Karni Soft Solutions  has joined the  Infor Partner Network (IPN)  to focus on selling and servicing Infor LX, Infor SyteLine,  Infor Advanced Planning & Scheduling solutions  and Infor EAM Enterprise (Enterprise Asset Management) applications throughout India and Bangladesh. Jeff Abbott, Vice-President, Global Alliances and Channels ,  Infor , said, The Infor Partner Network continues to help our partners rapidly build profitable and sustainable businesses around Infor applications. Through the IPN programme and innovative product developments like Infor ION, and Infor 10x together with out-of-the box industry-specific functionality, Infor partners are armed with superior products and support to help them win deals and grow their revenue. With double-digit year-over-year growth, the channel remains among Infor’s fastest- growing segments.   We joined the I...

ZTE eyeing US$800-Million Revenue from India Operations in 2014

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As a part of its massive retail expansion plans,  ZTE India  has announced that it is targeting US$800 million revenues in the next one year. The company has also inaugurated its new exclusive experience zone in Gurgaon and further plans to invest US$10 million in marketing and branding initiatives in India. Despite telecom sector witnessing slow growth, ZTE India claims that it has registered a substantial growth with overall revenues amounting to more than US$400 million until October 2013. Reinforcing its presence of over 13 years in the country, ZTE recently forayed into the open market with a large portfolio of smartphones and data cards. In addition, ZTE entered the managed services space with MTS after service contracts. After the country’s first 4G network in Kolkata, the company has now contributed to the 4G expansion in the Punjab with Airtel. Xu Dejun, CEO, ZTE India , said, The ZTE exclusive zone in Gur...

Telit partners with SIGFOX to drive IoT Market Growth

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Telit Wireless Solutions  and  France-based SIGFOX  have jointly announced their collaboration to increase penetration of the Internet of Things (IoT). With this tie-up, the new Telit module will extend support for the ultra-narrow band (UNB), licence-free technology of the SIGFOX network. SIGFOX’s patented Ultra Narrow Band (UNB) technology, behind the company’s network makes it possible to operate on unlicensed frequency bands available worldwide and with fewer antennas. The long-range data transmission drastically reduces power-consumption and therefore carbon footprint and maintenance costs. Telit engages the collaboration by working with SIGFOX to develop and quickly bring to market  M2M modules  certified under the SIGFOX UNB network. Ludovic Le Moan, Chief Executive Officer, SIGFOX , said, SIGFOX is glad to announce the collaboration with Telit, which will speed up the IoT market growth. This new T...

Google rolls out Partner Programme in India for SMBs

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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   In order to empower web professionals and agencies with new leads, new opportunities and new growth,  Google  has announced the global launch of  Google Partners programme . The programme is part of Google’s continuing efforts to build an ecosystem to help small-to-medium businesses gain from the Internet. With this initiative, Google aims to invest in helping agencies and web professionals receive the training and access to resources necessary to help their clients succeed on the web. Kodukulla Suryanarayana, Head of SMB Sales, Google India , said, With the launch of Google Partners, we have brought together our existing support programmes under a new platform. We are making it easier for agencies to access Google resources, training, and support all in one place. During the last three years, we have significantly ramped up the efforts to have a large footprint of agencies that support thousands of small businesse...