VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Panasonic India  has reportedly conducted an intensive three-city product launch and partner meets programme for system integrators and resellers in New Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai this month. Sumit Sharma, Product Head – HD Communication, Panasonic India , said, “Panasonic 3D HD visual communication solution offers greater real-time collaboration and realism which is impossible to experience with traditional 2D video conferencing. As a worldwide leader in 3D technology, we are proud to bring the power of 3D to our advanced  HD visual communication  solution at a highly affordable price.” He added, "We have taken this initiative to effectively help our channel community understand and explore the great business opportunities in the Panasonic HD visual communication solution business. Our endeavour has always been to effectively familiarize our partners with the ‘Panasonic' experience characterized by the cuttin...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Intending to boost distribution of its commercial s desktop and notebook, Dell(NASDAQ:DELL)  has announced its partnership with  Ingram Micro . This will enable Dell’s end-customers to have immediate access to Dell’s products without any wait period.  The partnership is planned on a national distribution framework to touch a wider Customer and Partner base in the Indian market. Dell-Ingram partnership targets larger business opportunities for both the entities and at the same time also giving benefits to its end-customers and partners. Under this deal, both the companies will work in partnership on overall go-to-market activities, marketing and sales of these products. Ajay Kaul, Director & General Manager, Global Commercial Channel, Dell India , said, “ This partnership reflects the commitment to our channel strategy, keeping customers at the epicenter, as it enables customers to buy Dell’s fast selling and...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   It seems the  search giant Google(NASDAQ:GOOG)  is all set for yet another major acquisition. According to a latest announcement made by Google, the company has announced its plans to acquire  Nest Labs . Formed in 2010 and based in Palo Alto, California, Nest Labs is a maker of smart thermostats and smoke alarms. If reports are to be believed, Google has to pay $3.2 billion to Nest Labs for acquiring its hundred percent stakes. The company employed about 280 people as of October 2013. It gained a large following with its first product, the Nest Learning Thermostat, in 2011. According to a spokesperson from Google, “Nest will continue to operate under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer  Tony Fadell .” Market watchers believe that the latest acquisition will help Google to expand its portfolio of devices...... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   A10 Networks  has introduced A10 Thunder TPS(Threat Protection System) Series designed to provide high-performance, network-wide protection against a variety of volumetric, protocol, resource and more sophisticated Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and improve service availability for critical Internet infrastructures and public-facing websites. Building on the existing DDoS feature set in the company's popular application delivery controllers (ADCs), A10 has also announced expansion of its offerings with the introduction of a standalone line of DDoS products for network-wide protection. The Thunder TPS product line is built upon A10's Advanced Core Operating System (ACOS) platform, which delivers up to 155 Gbps of throughput, thereby helping enterprise and service provider customers address the increasing scale of DDoS attacks. Lee Chen, A10 CEO & Founder, A10 Networks, stated, "DDoS attacks like SYN ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   State-owned telecom operator, BSNL in partnership with Champion, has launched its latest range of next-gen smartphones targeted at masses. Bringing smartness beyond imagination, these phones feature sensitive capacitive multi-touch screen and auto focus along with a stunning picture quality. Shree Anupam Srivastava, DIR (CM), BSNL Board, said, “With the evolution of Internet, the usage of Internet-based applications has tremendously grown as it has now become convenient to carry out daily business tasks like banking and other tasks and the Champion products are a perfect solution for the same. BSNL also has an agreement for sale of bundled devices with Champion Computers and have also launched a special 3G Data plan for tablets which include 500MB free data + 50 Minutes On-Net Voice calls per month for six months.” BSNL Champion Mobile My Phone SM3512 and SM3513 come with a dual-core processor. They are enhanced with the latest s...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   LINE Corporation has announced the release of a free racing action game for iPhone and Android, LINE GO!GO!GO!. In LINE GO!GO!GO!, players’ scores depend on how far they can travel and how many other vehicles they can pass before they run out of gas. There are plenty of social features. Players can see how they rank against their friends, exchange Tires necessary for play, and boast about new high scores on each other’s Timelines, all of which earn Friendship Points that can be used to get more cars and items. This new game can support iPhone and Android devices....... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   ESET has launched 5 user ESET Smart Security 7 with 1 year validity for system integrators. It is designed to provide one to surf online securely with Anti-theft and Social media scanner. ESET will provide five different CDs with five different activation codes to extend the codes individually or in a package to customers. Pankaj Jain, Director, ESET India, said, "ESET Smart Security has brought us the confidence to achieve the most effective all-in-one suit to fight with increasing malware. We brought the suit as a package of 5 user with 5 CDs and Activation Codes to benefit SIs and customers." The new Social Media Scanner is designed to extend protection to user's Facebook and Twitter accounts. Personal Firewall and Anti-Phishing keep one's data safe from identity theft and network attacks, while Parental Control help make one's online experience even safer........ See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Xerox DocuShare has expanded its enterprise content management offering by introducing a one-stop scan-to-workflow solution, Xerox ConnectKey for providing new and easy ways for employees to access and manage paper and digital content wherever they are. Xerox ConnectKey for DocuShare can simplify the process of incorporating hard copy content into enterprise document flows. Users can easily scan documents directly into a DocuShare collection or Windows folder via a Xerox ConnectKey or Xerox Extensible Interface Platform-enabled multifunction printer (MFP) simply by entering document information at the device. DocuShare Mobile further extends and simplifies business process automation – allowing workers to access, search, view, download and share documents stored in DocuShare from their iOS mobile device, significantly improving on-the-go efficiency. Vishal Awal, Executive Director, Services, Xerox South Asia, stated, “We have t...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Keeping in view the growing mobile internet penetration and data usage in India,  Vodafone India has announced the launch of a  3G USB Dongle, Vodafone K4201  with data transfer speed up to 21.1 Mbps, at a pocket-friendly price of just Rs.999/- for its postpaid customers. Vodafone K4201 3G dongle supports all major Operating Systems like latest Window 8, Mac, Linux, Fedora and Ubuntu. For subscribers who want to store the data as well, this Dongle provides MicroSD card support with expandable memory of up to 32GB. Vivek Mathur, Chief Commercial Officer, Vodafone India , said, “With the growing penetration of data, there is a constant demand for high-speed connectivity. The launch of Vodafone K4201 3G dongle, with consistent connectivity and up to 21.1 Mbps superfast data transfer caters to this demand for high-speed mobile data services.” The software features of the Dongle include new Dialer with enhanced user s...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   The IT services arm of the  CK Birla group  and a global Information Technology Services provider present across US, UK, Europe and APAC, Birlasoft has announced acquisition of  EnablePath . With this acquisition Birlasoft aims to drive specialized expertise in strategic high-end business consulting, cloud transition, implementation, integration and app exchange services developed on the Salesforce.com platform to provide full suite of solutions around sales, service, marketing and related cloud environments value chain, in the  enterprise and commercial mid-market  segments. This  acquisition is a part of larger strategy of Birlasoft to leverage the shift in enterprises from “build model” to business process led “consume model” and a focus on "IT outcome" to "business outcome" based services  enabled  by  technology disruptions like cloud, analytics and mobility. Preeti Das, CEO, Birl...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Adobe  and  Learning Links  have jointly announced expansion of their collaboration to promote  e-learning in the Indian education sector  using Adobe Presenter tool that will help teachers create interactive eLearning content with ease, including multimedia elements and quizzes. Having impacted about 100 teachers to date, the programme is set to expand across the country and train over 400 teachers, impacting lives of about 6,000 students. Learning Links Foundation, with support from Adobe India, attempted to address this issue by training teachers to develop their own e-learning and teaching content using Adobe Presenter tool. The programme involved training government school’s teachers with advanced technology tools to develop subject-specific content for immediate classroom usage and integration. Adobe India donated  Adobe Presenter software kits  to schools to support this initiative. In a...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   LSI Corporation(NASDAQ:LSI)  has announced that its Nytro flash accelerator cards have been selected as the PCIe flash acceleration technology for  Oracle’s next-generation Database Machine , Oracle Exadata X4. In addition, the companies have collaborated on bringing a new LSI Nytro technology called Dynamic Logical Capacity (DLC) to Exadata customers. Oracle has selected LSI as its supplier of PCIe flash acceleration technology for Exadata systems after extensive testing and qualification processes. Oracle has utilized the  Nytro DLC technology  to extend the logical flash storage capacity of Exadata beyond the system’s physical flash capacity. This unique software feature dynamically extends flash capacity of Exadata X4 systems with the same physical hardware and power requirements for a reduced total cost of ownership. Juan Loiaza, Senior Vice-President for Exadata Systems, Oracle , stated, “Oracle Exadata ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Aiming at creating and managing mobile applications that can improve employee’s productivity and generate new revenue opportunities,  HP Enterprise Services(NYSE:HPQ)  has announced a new collaboration with SAP Asia-Pacific Japan(NYSE:SAP) . This partnership will help to deliver a mobile starter pack for SAP mobile platform.   The HP Starter Pack for SAP Mobile Platform can enable organizations to quickly plan, build, secure and manage customized mobile applications according to their unique needs. The solution leverages SAP Mobile Platform and an extensive portfolio of HP Servers, HP ElitePad and HP Enterprise Services for rapid provisioning, scalability and security. This provides a proven, end-to-end mobile solution that assists organizations to interact seamlessly with customers, employees and partners on any device. As part of the HP Starter Pack for SAP Mobile Platform, HP delivers a  Mobility Opportuni...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in South Asia, Palo Alto Networks has announced to meet its key partners across cities in India and SAARC. Palo Alto Networks executives will be visiting Hyderabad, Colombo, Delhi, Chennai, Dhaka and Kolkata this month to showcase best-of-breed and innovative security platforms, meet and educate partners on the network security landscape in India and discuss the impact of new technologies to network management today. Anil Bhasin, Managing Director – India and SAARC, Palo Alto Networks, stated, “Palo Alto Networks has been growing extensively in the India and SAARC region, setting up regional offices in the key cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai and Colombo and recruiting a highly experienced team in these markets.” He added, “These roadshows are part of our larger India strategy to commit to our partners in the region, while we strive to further educate the industry on t...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As per a recent update, Concur Technologies has been awarded the CIO Choice 2014 recognition under the category “Travel & Expense Management Cloud Solution Provider” for reinforcing its position as the top choice for travel and expense management cloud solutions. Ramesh Iyer, Managing Director, India, Concur Technologies, said, “The CIO CHOICE 2014 Recognition is a testament of Concur Technologies’ distinctive capability of providing solutions that can be easily adapted to any business environment while delivering the efficiency levels mandated by our customers. Concur’s solutions can be easily integrated with any back-end ERP system or existing systems of a company to manage their travel bookings, expense reports, and vendor invoices more efficiently.” Ramesh added, “We are extremely delighted to receive this recognition and would like to thank all our partners and associates for their constant support and our clients for th...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Josh Mobiles  has further strengthened its smartphone series “Fortune” by unveiling its latest Fortune HD smartphone for life like viewing experience. Dual SIM, Fortune HD comes equipped with 3.5-inch high-definition screen, screen resolution of 960x540, 8MP rear and 3MP front camera to elevate visual experience to the next level. Running on ice cream sandwich 4.0.4, Fortune HD is backed by 1.2 GHZ Dual-Core Processor making the device compatible to multitasking. Supporting the latest audio formats, one can also download unlimited songs. It also features 2GB memory, which gets expandable up to 32GB and 2400 mAh battery. Deepak Gupta, Director, Josh Mobiles , said, “Fortune HD is packed with exciting features and its high-definition screen shall take you to the next level of viewing experience. The latest addition in the Fortune series on our third anniversary strengthens us further in the smartphone category...... See Mor...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As part of its renewed commitment to the Indian market,  Schneider Electric India has announced that it would be looking at a host of new initiatives in India. The first of such initiatives was the commissioning of an automation solutions factory near Chennai. Other planned initiatives will be announced in due course. The company has also announced initiatives to strengthen its brand and retail presence in Karnataka. “Karnataka is a key market for Schneider Electric and we are now looking at further strengthening our presence in this important region. We have seen good demand for our solutions not just from the Bangalore region but also from other Tier-II and -III towns of the state. Bangalore, along with other markets in the state, is going to be a key driver of Schneider Electric’s growth story in India,” said  Anil Chaudhry, Managing Director & Country President, Schneider Electric India. To mark the 50 years of ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Global innovator and manufacturer of graphics cards, mainboards, mini-PCs and accessories,  ZOTAC International  has released the new ZBOX nano ID67 series. The new  ZOTAC ZBOX nano ID67 series incorporates the latest Intel Core i3 4010U processor for great day-to-day performance and excellent energy efficiency. Carsten Berger, Senior Director, ZOTAC International , stated, “Our engineers continue to boost performance of our ZBOX mini-PCs. The latest ZBOX nano ID67 series raises the bar for CPU and GPU performance for that class and form-factor. It is amazing what kind of performance we are able to extract out of such a tiny form-factor.” Intel HD Graphics 4400 enhances the  ZBOX nano ID67 series  with high-definition video decoding acceleration and DirectX 11 compatibility for stunning video playback and snappy system response of GPU-accelerated applications. A trio of networking technologies – Gigabit ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As per a recent update,  Kaspersky Lab  has revealed to its customers that although Microsoft Corporation will end support for the Windows XP SP3 operating system in April 2014, Kaspersky Lab‘s corporate protection solution  Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows and consumer protection solutions Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013 and Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 will continue to support the Microsoft Windows XP operating system (Service Pack 3 only) until the second quarter of 2016,  in accordance with Kaspersky Lab product lifecycles. Kaspersky Lab also plans to maintain support for the operating system in at least two future generations of Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Kaspersky Internet Security products. Although the Windows XP operating system was released more than 10 years ago and three newer operating systems have subsequently been released, Kaspersky Lab realizes that many PC users...... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Aiming to help printing companies and wall covering manufacturers to capture new revenue with high-value wall décor applications for commercial, retail and residential spaces,  HP(NYSE:HPQ)  has announced expansion of its digital printing solution for wall decorations. The HP digital printing solution  includes HP Latex Printing Technology supported by a modular range of design software, media, finishing options and industry certifications. The scalable solution enables customers ranging from small printing companies to large wall covering manufacturers to take the growing customization trend to the wall with unique or short-run wallpapers, wall coverings, wall murals and canvas prints. “The wall decoration market is on the verge of major change enabled by speed, quality and versatility of HP Latex digital printing technology. Working with industry-leading vendors, HP provides innovative tools and solutions across ...