VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Dell India(NASDAQ:DELL)  has announced  the launch of Back to School 2014 , an initiative to reiterate Dell’s focus on empowering the education segment in the tier-II and tier-III cities. The campaign was kicked off in April and will continue through May till June 2014. Even as school students step into their summer vacations, these offers enable parents to equip their children and provide learning content and tools that will help them prepare for the beginning of the new school year. The Back to School campaign is a one in a series of outreach programs planned in 2014. These programs have been designed to expand the influence of technology with a strong focus on Tier-II and Tier-III towns, where the computing experience has only partially made its way into the homes of young school students. With its flagship Go Rural program, Dell intends to take the PC directly to the masses in the Tier-II and III cities. With its uniq...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   HP(NYSE:HPQ)  has introduced  HP 3PAR Online Import support  for migrating data from  EMC VNX(1) and EMC CLARiiONCX4  arrays to HP 3PAR Store Serv Storage, enabling customers to easily and quickly modernize legacy storage infrastructure. With support for HP EVA Storage and now EMC VNX(1) and CLARiiONCX4 storage systems, customers  can save time and money by performing self-directed platform migrations without professional services engagements or external hardware appliances. The introduction of virtualization, cloud and IT-as-a-Service workloads into the data center adds unpredictable demands on legacy storage, compromising an organization’s ability to be agile and efficient. Additionally, moving to a new storage system often requires resource-intensive planning, change management and data migration. "IT managers are challenged to increase business agility and efficiency but are constantly held...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   SanDisk(NASDAQ:SNDK)  has announced the new 128GB2 SanDisk Ultra microSDXC UHS-I memory card . Smaller than the size of a fingernail, the new SanDisk Ultra microSDXC card enables consumers to use their phones and tablets as if storage limitations were never a concern, allowing users to capture thousands of songs and photos, and hours of video on a single, removable card. Designed for Android smartphones and tablets, the new  SanDisk Ultra microSDXC card  provides consumers the highest storage capacity available in a removable form-factor. Ideal for shooting Full HD video and high-quality pictures, the 128GB SanDisk Ultra microSDXC card delivers twice the speed of ordinary microSD memory cards3 and offers the highest video recording performance available. “The new SanDisk Ultra microSDXC card again demonstrates how SanDisk continues to expand the possibilities of storage so that consumers can benefit from our late...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Array Networks  has announced that it now provides support to large enterprises through its new Bangalore Centre for Technical Assistance (BCTA). Array Networks has also expanded services to tier-II and III cities. Array Networks BCTA augments the US operations offering a 24x '7 local support to the customers based in India, the Middle East and South-East Asia. Services were extended to the Middle East and South-East Asia regions where Array has been steadily acquiring new customers.   Shibu Paul, Regional Sales Director - India, ME & SEA,  Array Networks , said, "We can proudly tell that we are one of the few Application Delivery Networking providers offering local service and support for our products in the country. It demonstrates our commitment to the region and our long-term strategy to win customers by providing superior support." Array Networks' Bangalore Centre for Technical Assistance is an exten...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   According to the  International Data Corporation (IDC) , the overall Unified Communications market in India has seen a marginal decline of 2.3% in 1H13 as compared to 1H12. 10% decline in Enterprise Telephony market has pulled down the overall UC revenues in 1H13, whereas other markets like Enterprise Collaborations and Contact Centre have seen a decent growth of 4-6% as compared to 1H12. Enterprise Telephony market is suffering due to a combination of market factors: Firstly, IP-PBX solutions are eating into the TDM-PBX solutions revenues as the former gives better RoI for end-customers. Secondly, all the major vendors have started offering Software-based IP-PBX solutions, which is cutting their hardware revenues. Dileep Nadimpalli, Senior Market Analyst, Unified Communications, IDC India , says, "IDC expects a recovery for India’s Unified Communications market in 2H13 and it will close 2013 with a marginal growth. Growth...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   (ISC)² ("ISC-squared")  has announced its collaboration with the  Data Security Council of India (DSCI)  to launch the  expert-level  (ISC)2 Certified Cyber Forensics Professional - India (CCFPSM-IN) certification in India . The registration is now open, with the first exam available on May 15, 2014 at Pearson VUE test centres in India. The CCFP is an expert-level credential that offers a common, internationally recognized body of knowledge. It exposes a comprehensive, yet advanced knowledge that today’s experienced cyber forensics practitioners must demonstrate. Many of the existing certifications available today are of a foundational level and focus on a narrow aspect of the cyber forensics realm. “It is critical in India that we have an objective measure of excellence valued by courts and employers alike for indicating the ability to apply forensics to information security disciplines, such as e-disc...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   LG  has added another innovation to its mobile lineup for 2014, with the introduction of  LG G Pro 2  for the Indian market. It comes packed with an exciting 5.9-inch full HD IPS Display that give the user a brilliant visual experience on an expansive screen with genuine colours and intricate details. The wide display offers the ultimate entertainment experience, allows for convenient typing and brings out gaming graphics wonderfully. “We launched the G Pro last year in the Indian market and received an exceptionally favourable response from consumers. Following the success of the G Pro, we are launching the new G Pro 2, with enhanced features, based on the feedback of our consumers. The year 2014 is going to be an exciting year, as LG plans to bring out a string of innovative devices, which will capture the imagination of users. By the year end, we intend to take on 10% share of the Indian smartphone market,” said...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Portronics  has proudly announced the launch of its first Wi-Fi portable scanner in India -  "Scanny 6 Wi-Fi" . The revolutionary new "Scanny 6 Wi-Fi" is the latest one to join the series of portable scanners. Scanny 6 Wi-Fi  pairs with any mobile phone/ tablet or laptop having a Wi-Fi connection, using a browser or an Android / iOS App. Scanny 6 Wi-Fi scans and then sends the scans instantly via Wi-Fi  to the Wi-Fi scan app on the computer, where one can organize, create searchable PDFs or send images to the cloud. It can also send scans directly (wirelessly) to iOS and Android devices with an included App.  The Scanny 6 Wi-Fi runs on rechargeable batteries and can scan anywhere without the requirement of a computer. It not only scans but stores the Scans too, until it is synchronized via USB or Wi-Fi. Another great support feature of the Scanny 6 Wi-Fi is the Display Panel which is provided on the...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Schneider Electric  has introduced the second-generation of the  InRow RC  as the latest addition to the InRow product line, expanding Schneider Electric’s vast cooling portfolio to meet the evolving cooling needs of an ever-changing data center environment. This second-generation release introduces two new models that significantly improve cooling efficiency by reducing power consumption while also increasing capacity. The high temperature model, designed for optimal heat removal, leverages warmer water temperatures and outdoor ambient air temperatures to increase chiller efficiency, thus maximizing the hours of economization. “With the second generation of the InRow RC, we have taken another step in the evolution of our cooling offerings. This product provides superior efficiency to help customers drive down ever-increasing operating costs,” said  Nikhil Pathak, Vice-President, IT Business, India & ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Su-Kam Power Systems  has successfully installed solar power systems in over 10,000 houses in 7 districts of Tamil Nadu under the "Chief Minister’s Solar Powered Green House Scheme" launched by  TEDA (Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency) . The company shall be making 2,500 additional solar installations under this phase of the project by the end of May 2014. Speaking on the occasion,  Ashish Sethi, Vice-President - Solar Projects, Su-Kam , said, "With the ever-increasing cost of non-renewable energy, solar power has become the most cost- effective mode for generating electricity in the present times. Therefore, as part of our solar plan this fiscal, we are bullish in making solar power available to both the urban and rural segments for residential as well as commercial applications in Tamil Nadu. We are working to spread awareness about the feasibility of solar installations and make our solar presence felt in ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To tap into the agility and innovation of the cloud and drive innovation based on the SAP HANA platform,  SAP AG(NYSE:SAP)  is making it easier than ever for companies. The company today announced it will expand and enhance its support programme across all products and solutions to ease the customers’ journey to the cloud via the  SAP ONE Support programme . Designed for flexibility and simplification of the customer experience, the programme will help to deliver a harmonized and integrated support experience to companies of all sizes and across all deployment scenarios. This is intended to help enable customers transitioning to the SAP Cloud powered by SAP HANA at their own pace, driving innovation while leveraging existing on-premise investments. With SAP ONE Support, companies would be able to focus on business value creation based on SAP Cloud powered by SAP HANA, and leave process orchestration to their provider...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Dell(NASDAQ:DELL)  and  Red Hat(NYSE:RHT)  have jointly announced availability of co-engineered, enterprise-grade, private cloud solutions based on OpenStack,  the Dell Red Hat Cloud Solution , powered by Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenStack Platform. The companies also have extended their collaboration to enable the compatibility, portability and reliability for Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings that enterprise customers need as they build public, private and hybrid cloud environments. Paul Cormier, President, Products and Technologies, Red Hat , said, “Cloud innovation is happening first in open source, and what we are seeing from global customers is growing demand for open hybrid cloud solutions that meet a wide variety of requirements.”   Sam Greenblatt, Vice-President, Enterprise Solutions Group Technology Strategy, Dell , said, “Dell is a long-time supporter of OpenStack and this important exte...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Security of data is the utmost requirement for any enterprise. Keeping this in mind,  Kaspersky Lab  has revealed its vision of enterprise security at the  company’s annual CyberSecurity Summit in San Francisco, U.S.A . The event focussed on how enterprise IT security realities affected businesses worldwide and featured commentary and panel discussions from influential figures in IT security. At the event, Kaspersky Lab also announced several new security solutions that are now available, as well as planned solutions and business strategies that will guide the company’s growth throughout the year. Eugene Kaspersky, Chairman & CEO, Kaspersky Lab , said, “These days, cybercrime is no longer about stealing relatively small sums of money from ordinary users. As the IT security landscape evolves rapidly and gets more and more complex, the number of sophisticated cyber-espionage campaigns targeting giant corporation...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Intending to help business leaders accelerate mobile initiatives, IBM(NYSE:IBM)  has announced a significant expansion of its  IBM MobileFirst Application Development portfolio , new industry-specific IBM Ready Apps, and the opening of 18 new IBM MobileFirst studios around the world. The new offerings will help developers from enterprise and born on the web companies quickly design, deliver and deploy secure mobile apps - preventing data leaks and vulnerabilities - with the same speed and simplicity that consumers have come to expect, at enterprise scale.  "As mobile apps become a primary touchpoint with customers, the stakes run high to delight consumers while the cost of a poor app can be significant to both the brand and bottom line. IBM's mobile platform, apps and studios are designed to help businesses accelerate the adoption of a mobile strategy for business growth," said  Prashant Sharma, Country Leader, ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   As per the latest update, the chip-maker  Intel(NASDAQ:INTC)  has revealed that tablets, 2-in-1s, reimagined desktops, servers and the Internet of Things (IoT) represent key growth opportunities for partners over the next twelve months at Asia Solutions Summit 2014.    Ferhad Patel, Director, Reseller Channel Organization (RCO), Asia-Pacific and Japan, Intel , said, "The computing industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and that this presents a diverse and growing range of opportunities for the company’s channel partners. Intel’s strategy is to embrace computing in all its forms." Patel added, "We are taking Intel Architecture into new markets, like IoT, while the 2-in-1 form-factor is expanding into new verticals like education." The new NUC, model DE3815TYKH , is designed with thin-client applications in mind. It features a fan-less design, on board eMMC memory, and the space savings of a 4”x4” mot...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Big data initiatives, enabled by new analytics tools and strengthening ties between business and IT leaders, are helping midsize organizations achieve the improved product quality and decision-making once reserved for large enterprises. To find out what drives midmarket adoption of big data projects,  Dell Software  commissioned Competitive Edge Research Reports to conduct a global survey Competitive Edge Research Reports,  "Roadblocks Crumbling: Midmarket Companies See Early Success with Big Data" , April 2014 of midmarket executives. Focussed exclusively on midmarket organizations, the survey indicates that big data projects have made a significant shift from their enterprise roots, and have become a critical decision-making factor for midmarket companies across the globe. The survey findings also show midmarket organizations today overwhelmingly believe in the potential of big data projects to help them solve tang...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Microsoft India(NASDAQ:MSFT)  has announced a permanent price drop on its bestselling consoles - the  250GB Xbox 360  and the  250GB Xbox 360 with Kinect . While the 250GB Xbox 360 will now be available to consumers at a discounted price of Rs.21,990, the 250GB Kinect will cost Rs.31,990. These consoles are currently available in the market with additional freebies (Free Games or Xbox Live Gold Membership). Anshu Mor, Director - Interactive Entertainment Business, Microsoft India, said, "We are committed to offer great experiences to our consumers at compelling price points. This price drop on 250GB Sku’s, coupled with our recently launched Xbox Live Gold Rush promo, will provide great value to our community of fans and gamers." Xbox 360 offers a complete gaming and entertainment experience with the biggest blockbuster gaming titles, including Titanfall, a full body motion sensing experience with Kinect and an...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Allowing data centers to manage staggering data requirements with unprecedented speed, all built on an open server platform, IBM(NYSE:IBM)  has debuted new Power Systems servers. In a move that sharply contrasts other chip and server manufacturers' proprietary business models, IBM, through the  OpenPOWER Foundation , has released detailed technical specifications for its POWER8 processor, inviting collaborators and competitors alike to innovate on the processor and server platform, providing a catalyst for a new innovation. Built on IBM’s POWER8 technology and designed for an era of Big Data, the new scale-out IBM Power Systems servers culminate in a $2.4-billion investment, three-plus years of development and exploit the innovation of hundreds of IBM patents – underscoring IBM's singular commitment to providing higher-value, open technologies to clients. The systems are built from the ground up to harness Big Data with t...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Reinforcing its investment in retail expansion plans in the Indian market, Dell(NASDAQ:DELL)  has inaugurated its  200th Dell Exclusive Store in Mayur Vihar , New Delhi. The opening of the 200th Dell Exclusive Store is a testimony to the vigour with which the brand is approaching its retail strategy. Only two months ago, the company had launched its 150th Dell Exclusive Store (DES) in Chennai. Three months prior to this, the company had inaugurated its 100th DES. True to its word, Dell has rapidly grown to 200 stores in an admirably short time span. The opening of the 200th store will enhance Dell India’s retail presence and also places a renewed emphasis on the brand’s commitment to the Indian market, as it becomes increasingly accessible to a widening consumer base. The combination of an aggressive market strategy, attractive pricing, a variety of products and rapid retail expansion, including in the Tier-II and Tie...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Intex Technologies  has announced the launch of its first ever dual functionality smartphone,  Aqua QWERTY .A unique feature of the phone is its combination of a touch-sensitive screen and a user-friendly Qwerty interface, aimed at offering users more choices in the way they use their smartphones. This ergonomically designed smartphone is equipped with a 3.5 HVGA display touch screen that makes navigating an easier task for users. Commenting on the launch  Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Business Head- Mobile, Intex  said “Intex has always been at the forefront in bringing innovative products to its customers.  Aqua Qwerty is one such product which offers the convenience of both touch and type features for users who are Qwerty lovers but wish to explore the touch experience at the same time.We have stepped into the qwerty keypad smartphone segment after a lot of market research, and we believe that the Aqua Qwerty w...