VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

The newly-launched DIGISOL DG-WM6305SI Dual Band wireless Access Point provides wireless data transmission rate up to 300Mbps in 2.4GHz and up to 900Mbps in 5GHz Frequency Bands which enhances the sharing of files, photo, audio, video and gaming experience over wireless network. It is perfect choice for hotels, office premises and education institutes. DIGISOL DG WM2005SI 150x150 DIGISOL unveils IEEE801.11ACDIGISOL Wireless Access Point DG-WM6305SI enables communication between wireless and wired notebooks/desktop computers in the network. It complies with IEEE 802.11n and IEEE802.11ac standards. It supports IEEE802.3afPoE, which helps in easy installation by eliminating the need of a dedicated power source for the camera, and easy configuration of Master and Slave Access Points with just a press of WEC Button... Read more

CA Technologies has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Xceedium. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close within the quarter. Acquiring Xceedium will extend CA’s security portfolio, giving customers a comprehensive solution for controlling and protecting IT administrator or other privileged user accounts from external attacks or insider mistakes and malicious misuse. “Our digital world gives organizations tremendous opportunity. It also introduces additional regulatory demands and increased risk as bad actors penetrate our networks using stolen credentials which give them the proverbial ‘keys to the kingdom,’” said Steve Firestone, Senior Vice-President & Security General Manager, CA Technologies. “The CA and Xceedium combination will reinforce our leadership position in privileged identity management and offer customers a flexible approach to managing privileged identity compliance and risk.”... Read more

HP has announced availability of a full suite of Windows 10 services designed to help enterprises control costs while expediting the move to the new Microsoft operating system. With this, HP will offer the most comprehensive portfolio of services available for the Microsoft enterprise ecosystem which includes Enterprise Services for Office 365, Readiness Workshop for Office 365, Enterprise Mobility Suite, Skype for Business and the new Windows 10 enterprise suite of services. “HP’s unique relationship with Microsoft allows us to offer Windows 10 in a controlled manner integrated into the client’s world – giving both IT and the User the chance to experience the new operating system,” said Marshal Correia, Vice-President & General Manager, Enterprise Services, HP India. “IT and developers get to validate the application portfolio in advance – lowering the cost and risk of a large-scale migration, and the user sees innovation and a more personal computing experience.” Read more...

Quantum has announced significant new enhancements to the Scalar i6000 tape library, doubling drive density to provide the most compact LTO storage footprint in the enterprise market, adding unique RESTful web services management capabilities and offering 80 PLUS certified power supplies for the most efficient power usage available. These enhancements are the latest in a long line of innovations since the library’s introduction, resulting in the most feature-rich and technically advanced enterprise tape library available for today’s most demanding tiered storage workflows. quantum logo Quantum enhances its Scalar i6000 tape libraryThe new Scalar i6000 design doubles the number of full-height LTO drives that fit into a 19-inch rack footprint, for twice the performance or data access within the same footprint. This complements the library’s High Density Expansion Modules, resulting in systems with the best overall LTO storage density in the market. In addition, the Scalar i6000’s un...

Infor has announced that Polaris Consulting & Services Limited has joined the Infor Partner Network (IPN) as an alliance partner. Polaris will provide IT implementation and support services to Infor LN customers across the manufacturing, retail, logistics, distribution, telco, aerospace & defense, and public sector industries. With a dedicated Infor lab established in India and experienced resources in Australia, and New Zealand, Polaris will help customers improve process efficiency and streamline operations by leveraging the specific micro-vertical functionality and flexible deployment options offered by Infor. infor Infor and Polaris Consulting Form Strategic Alliance“Combining Infor’s innovations with Polaris’ experience with upgrading and modernizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, our alliance offers companies a best-of-breed solution to transform operations, improving performance and operating metrics,” said Vikas Misra, Chief Client Officer of Enterpr...

Intel for the very first time conducted the two-day Intel IoT Roadshow (1st and 2nd August 2015) in Pune with a total of 120 plus participations. The developers came together at this 24 hour hackathon to build IoT enabled solutions. 44 IoT solutions were created using the Intel IoT Developer Kit which includes an Intel Edison Development Board, an Arduino-compatible development board based on Intel Architecture. Gesture Based Home Automation, a solution that allows you to control and execute various household activities using gestures, walked away with the first prize. The other winning projects included Smart City Plugin – a solution to digitally monitor the city infrastructure using the cloud, DoorMate – a smart door that can send you alerts and also allows you to trigger action, Brain Inside – a smart helmet to protect motorists, Smart Digital Contracts – a solution to seamlessly transfer value and IOT Aqua – a smart aquarium. The judging panel was a mix of senior media technol...

neoteric infomatique has partnered with market-leader Honeywell to distribute its premium range of barcode scanners in India. This partnership marks neoteric’s entry into the automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) market which includes barcode, smart card, RFID, and biometric products. The overall barcode hardware market in India is pegged at $70 million, of this, barcode scanner market accounts for $40 million and is projected to grow at 30 percent for the next two years. neoteric logo 150x150 neoteric infomatique partners with Honeywell to distribute its barcode scanners“The standardization of barcode usage norms, proliferation of modern retail and utilization of barcode technology to automate business-critical processes like inventory and asset management across various industry verticals is driving the use of barcode scanners in India. We are excited to partner with market leading brand Honeywell. It also enables us to offer our partners with new business opportuni...

Meizu Technology has launched Meizu m2 note in India.  The device will be available from August 10th exclusively on Amazon India at Rs 9,999. The smartphone is being unveiled six months after the launch of its predecessor, which it outperforms in many aspects. Some of the enriched features include the improved R-angle curve, an optimized camera and a brand-new mBack touch-sensitive button that behaves differently depending on the users input. With the new Flyme OS 4.5 based on Android 5.1, the 64-bit CPU gives the best experience together with the outstanding memory and battery management features of the latest Android version. The 64-bit MT6753 octa-core processor provides the smartphone powerful and efficient performance. The processor has 8 advanced 1.3 GHz Cortex A53 cores and the Mali-T720 GPU and it makes it perfect for every situation... See more  

In a major shift from its online-only strategy, Xiaomi is entering into a tie-up with Redington to distribute its smartphones in brick-and-mortar stores in the offline retail dominated Indian market. The Chinese smartphone maker’s move would make its smartphones available to a much wider consumer base, underlining the importance of the South Asian nation which has become its largest market outside home. The program will begin on a pilot basis from 10-15 top cities over the next one to two months, starting next week. The model will then be perfected before scaling up to cover all major cities. Xiaomi has prepared inventory to meet the demand which it expects to surge as a result of selling through physical stores for its value-for-money smartphones offline, but will begin with smaller quantities while keeping prices same across all online and offline retail channels... Read more

F-Secure and Mad Croc are working together to bring F-Secure’s Freedome VPN to mobile gaming fans. Mad Croc, a pioneer in the fast-moving consumer goods industry, is launching a new game in order to grab the attention of the mobile generation, and they’ve integrated Freedome to highlight the importance of online privacy. The new Mad Croc Game lets players assume the role of a Mad Croc crocodile navigating through treacherous waters. The crocodile progresses through the game by successfully swimming up different rivers while avoiding obstacles. The croc can also collect gold and bonus items, and players can use the gold to buy add-ons from the Croc store, such as extra stamina or other power-ups. F secure logo 150x150 F Secure and Mad Croc bring Freedome to Mobile GamersFreedome images are included prominently in each of the game’s levels, but the popular privacy and security app can also be used to give players an extra power boost. Players that download Freedome for their iOS o...

Targus has introduced new additions to its range of USB 3.0 devices – Targus USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Dual Video Docking Stations. The new SuperSpeed DV Docking Stations are compatible with nearly any devices, including all major laptop brands, Notebooks, Ultrabooks, and tablets as well as Windows Surface. Designed to support flexible work environment, the new docking stations let users connect their portable devices to a number of essential peripherals while maximizing productivity and comfort. Targus USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Dual Video Docking Stations 150x150 Targus launches USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Dual Video Docking Stations“The recent consumerization of IT has led to a large number of organizations adopting office management strategies like Hot-desking, Hoteling, Choose Your Own Device (CYOD) and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). Targus’ range of USB 3.0 devices address the need for accessories that can enhance and accommodate the performance demands of multiple devices, while significantly incre...

iREVO Multimedia, founded in Silicon Valley and now firmly focussed on the Indian market has announced the strengthening of its footprint all across the country. This follows the successful launch and availability of its Smart devices range, namely Smart TV and Smart PC in India. As partners and channel adopt Digital India initiatives, the demand for smart devices is increasing manifold. The eco system for smart devices is shaping up with companies like iREVO bringing in devices which will connect masses to the Information Highway for Easier & Seamless... Read more

Epicor Software Corporation has launched its new India Technology Centre in Bengaluru. The India Technology Centre is a key component of the company’s globalization strategy and it has been created to support product development, support and services, in order to drive performance and growth on a global scale. The Technology Centre was inaugurated by Epicor executives Mark Mincin, Senior Vice- President & Chief Information Officer, and Jeff Kissling, Chief Technology Officer. Also present at the grand opening were local representatives Suresh Prabhu, Managing Director and Neela Kishore, HR Director, for Epicor India. 444951 MWUpload EpicorLogo Epicor flags off New Technology Centre in IndiaThe India Technology Centre will be run under the direction of Mincin, with Prabhu running the day-to-day operations as managing director. The 48,000-sq. Ft. Centre is located in the newly established RMZ EcoWorld Technology Park and houses 50 staff. Epicor is currently recruiting for furt...

ADATA Technology has launched the Premier SP550 SSD, which uses triple-level cell (TLC) architecture to offer an affordable SSD without compromising performance. The Premier SP550 is the first ADATA drive to include the Silicon Motion (SMI) SM2256 controller, which uses NANDXtend technology to help ADATA implement SSD technologies such as data shaping, LDPC ECC, and a RAID engine for enhanced data protection, stability, and reliability. SLC caching technology has been implemented to boost performance. ADATA Logo ADATA presents SATA 6Gb/s SSD the Premier SP550Kevin Chen, Vice-President, ADATA Technology, India, said, “Our Premier SP550 SSD integrates superior TLC NAND carefully selected and refined with ADATA quality assurance to deliver leading performance, data reliability, and endurance. It provides customers a clear choice for the best storage experience.” The SSD uses TLC flash and the latest SMI controller as a great upgrade solution with a superior cost-performance ratio. ...

CISO Platform has announced the official launch of India’s first formal report on the IT Security maturity of the industry, based on the data from 400+ organizations. Speaking on the launch of the report, Priyanka Aash, MD, CISO Platform, said, “We have an index for understanding the state of the stock market, but there is nothing to measure the state of IT Security of the industry. We need something simple and understandable to know where we stand in terms of security posture. So, we have created CISO Platform Security Maturity Model (CPSMM) to solve this problem.” ciso platform logo 150x150 Report on IT Security Maturity of the Industry launched by CISO PlatformCISO Platform has collected the data point of more than 400 companies in terms of the technologies adopted for securing their organizations over the last three years.  Using Data Science, a formal model was built for computing maturity index. Each technology has been assigned a specific weight based on the importanc...

Coolpad Dazen has opened more than 250 service centres across the country in the last two months. These centres are spread across major states and geographies. The company has partnered with HCL Infosystems to open these service centres. Varun Sharma, CEO, Coolpad India, said, “Easy access and quality of after-sales support by a brand is a key aspect of a consumer’s smartphone experience.  We are seeing phenomenal demand from across the country including smaller towns and have decided to invest heavily in expanding the reach of our service centres along with our partner HCL. This has become .” See more  

Accenture has announced that Rekha M. Menon will be chairman of Accenture in India and Anindya Basu will be country managing director in India. These appointments are effective August 21, 2015. As chairman, Menon will play an active role in growing Accenture’s business and further strengthening the company’s presence in communities across India.  She will continue to be deeply engaged in the company’s Inclusion & Diversity and Corporate Citizenship initiatives and will also be responsible for institutional relationships with public authorities and industry associations. Menon is currently managing director, Human Resources, for Accenture’s growth markets and has been leading the development and execution of the company’s human capital strategy for Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Russia, Turkey and Latin America. Previously she was managing director, Geographic Operations for India, ASEAN and the Asia Pacific Delivery Centers, where she supported the growth and develop...

Close on the heels of the Windows 10 launch, Acer India is one of the many PC vendors to have unveiled its latest range of devices on this platform. The devices include the hugely popular Aspire E5-573 with solid performance packed into a sophisticated design, the Aspire V Nitro-Black Edition with more powerful processing and gaming-grade graphics, and the Aspire R 13 with Acer’s unique Ezel Aero Hinge that allows the six different modes of usage. Acer also announced that the entire 2015 Windows-powered product lineup and those currently shipping Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 will support the free Windows 10 upgrade for 1 year. Acer’s diverse range of products designed for Windows 10 will be able to deliver smart value to customers across multiple device form factors that will let the consumer get the best Windows ... See more  

Informatica has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by a company controlled by the Permira funds and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) for approximately $5.3 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Informatica shareholders will receive $48.75 in cash for each share of Informatica common stock. Informatica is acknowledged as a leader in several technology categories, including Cloud Integration, Data Integration for Big Data initiatives, and MDM Solutions. Informatica’s three-pronged growth strategy is to expand across all major geographic regions, grow across all customer data initiatives, and advance technology leadership in all things data.... Read more

Informatica Corporation has announced the successful completion of its acquisition by a company controlled by the Permira funds and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB). Additionally, Informatica announced that Microsoft Corporation and Salesforce Ventures have agreed to become strategic investors in the company alongside the Permira funds and CPPIB. The acquisition is valued at approximately $5.3 billion, with Informatica stockholders receiving $48.75 in cash per share. Informatica’s stock will cease trading on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol INFA effective today. Informatica has also announced leadership changes. Sohaib Abbasi, Chairman & former Chief Executive Officer , will continue to serve as chairman of Informatica. Anil Chakravarthy, Chief Product Officer, will now serve as the acting chief executive officer of Informatica, effective immediately. Bruce Chizen, former Chief Executive Officer of Adobe, has joined Informatica as a board member and as a special ...