VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

Hitachi Systems Micro Clinic Pvt. Ltd has marked the beginning of its 25th year in India and brought in the occasion with much aplomb in Mumbai. Dr Naoya Takahashi, President & CEO, Hitachi Systems, Ltd, and Hitachi Systems Micro Clinic’s Managing Director Tarun Seth shared the company’s journey and future growth trajectory. As an End-to-End IT System Integrator, Hitachi Systems Micro Clinic has emerged as one of the leading IT Services and Solution providers. The company has a strong pan-India presence with 16 branches and 180+ service locations, and plans to grow its operations even further by leveraging innovative organic and inorganic growth strategies... Read more

NVIDIA has launched NVIDIA GRID 2.0 with broad industry support for its ability to deliver even the most graphics-intensive applications to any connected device virtually. Nearly a dozen Fortune 500 companies are completing trials of the NVIDIA GRID 2.0 beta. Major server vendors, including Cisco, Dell, HP and Lenovo, have qualified the GRID solution to run on 125 server models, including new blade servers. NVIDIA has worked closely with Citrix and VMware to bring a rich graphics experience to end-users on the industry’s leading virtualization platforms. NVIDIA GRID 2.0 delivers unprecedented performance, efficiency and flexibility improvements for virtualized graphics in enterprise workflows. Employees can work from almost anywhere without delays in downloading files, increasing their productivity. IT departments can equip workers with instant access to powerful applications, improving resource allocation. And data can be stored more securely by residing in a central server rathe...

Loginworks has launched LogInNode application for managing multiple servers remotely, using Android mobile. After the mega success of TaskTrek, communication management software by the company, LogInNode is second to the flagship brand. It is primarily to benefit hosting companies and system integrators, and also in-house IT divisions of large companies. LogInNode is a versatile Android Mobile Application to remotely monitor and manage windows servers securely from any android smartphone or tablet. It is equipped with several great features like real-time Command Line interface just like your real PC,IIS and Firewall management. ... Read more

Bharti Airtel and Ericsson have inked a deal over rollout of 4G (LTE-FDD) network in Delhi. The two companies have also signed an agreement to expand 3G WCDMA network across eight telecom circles in India. Both the agreements are for four years. Ericsson will enable Bharti Airtel to meet growing customer demand for mobile broadband services while delivering superior network performance. On 4G, Airtel subscribers will be able to enjoy an improved smartphone experience, with faster web browsing, downloads, video on demand, and many other services. Abhay Savargaonkar, CTO, Bharti Airtel, said, “The Delhi market is currently experiencing a rapid increase in the uptake of data-centric services. We have made investment in high-speed 4G network to improve the data experience of the customer. We are delighted to partner with Ericsson to offer a world-class 4G  ...” Read more

VMware has announced new End-User Computing innovations for universal application delivery and device management to help organizations transform business processes and deliver a more user- and application-centric experience. VMware End-User Computing solutions help customers bridge from the traditional world of client-server technologies to the new world of mobile-cloud technologies that deliver greater agility, seamless access across user devices and enhanced security. Moreover, with the expertise to help businesses accelerate the upgrade to Microsoft Windows 10 and achieve business mobility, VMware End-User Computing solutions will deliver consumer-grade simplicity, platform heterogeneity and accelerated application delivery for unified endpoint management. “A fundamental technology shift is under way as organizations seek to embrace and capitalize on business mobility. The opportunity for transformative change is massive, and VMware is innovating like never before. Our indust...

Wipro has deployed the Security Connected framework of Intel Security to enhance endpoiJagdish Mahapatra MD intel security 300x300 Intel Security helps Wipro to enhance its endpoint protectionnt protection for its global enterprise network. This deployment will help Wipro achieve its mission of a “Near-Zero Malware” IT environment within the next few quarters. Wipro has an employee strength of over 150,000 spread across six continents. As users are highly mobile and connected directly to the internet, most of the endpoint devices are outside Wipro’s enterprise perimeter. Therefore, the company felt the need to enhance the security protection at endpoints while ensuring a good user experience. The aim was also to provide IT with a single management dashboard. To achieve this, Wipro deployed Intel Security’s Endpoint Protection-Advanced Suite (EPA) across 125,000 nodes. After deploying EPA, the average number of malware infections Wipro had to manage fell dramatically-from 300 to ju...

iBall has expanded its iBall Andi Series with iBall Andi 4.5 O’Buddy. Fuelled by its Android 4.4 KitKat operating system and equipped with a high-capacity battery 1,800mAh battery, the Andi 4.5 O’Buddy is crafted to perfection with its 11.43 cm (4.5″) IPS FWVGA capacitive touch screen that provides users with superior graphics and sharper images. The Andi 4.5 O’Buddy also houses a massive 8MP rear camera and a 3.2MP front camera both with LED flash, making it a great companion for every selfie. Designed for seamless multitasking, this handset comes with dual-SIM support and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core advanced processor coupled with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of built-in storage. Adding to its entertainment options, the Andi 4.5 O’Buddy houses FM recording that keeps users entertained on the go.. . Read more

Snapdeal has acquired Reduce Data, a Mountain View, USA-based programmatic display advertising platform. With this acquisition, the Reduce Data team will join Snapdeal and drive the roadmap to build a world-class discovery platform and associated tools for brands as well as over 200,000 sellers on the marketplace. Reduce Data is focussed at powering brands to deliver advertising strategies for consumers across platforms and devices. Its proprietary platform leverages artificial intelligence, real-time data and other tools, delivering high return on investment for advertising campaigns. It was founded in late 2012 by Asif Ali, a Technology Entrepreneur as well as the Lead Architect at the company. The engineering team led by Asif Ali, which currently has customers across US, UK, India, is now a part of the Snapdeal family. Speaking about this acquisition, Rohit Bansal, Co-Founder, Snapdeal, said, “At Snapdeal, we are always on the lookout for talented people who come with special...

Lenovo has announced its latest portfolio of laptops and desktops specifically designed for the small and medium business. Loaded with the latest technology and stylish designs, the portfolio includes the ThinkPad E Series, the updated Lenovo M, B and E line of laptops and S series desktops including elegant all-in-ones. The trustworthy and reliable ThinkPad E-Series, available with 14-inch and 15.6-inch anti-glare displays, offers remarkable performance, exceptional mobility and outstanding features for small business users seeking leading-edge technology that addresses their needs and offers incredible value. “Small business users want to be mobile and secure and seek reliable high-performance computing to work on their terms. Laptops for total mobile flexibility with excellent battery life or stylish desktops to meet the rigorous tasks of today’s office and retail environments,” said Dilip Bhatia, Vice-President – PC Design and Marketing, Lenovo. “Our latest range of products...

Apple signs pact with Cisco Systems’ internet networking expertise to sell more iPhones and iPads to corporate customers. The aggressive push into the corporate market is part of Apple’s strategy to reverse a slump in the iPad. Sales of the pioneering tablet have fallen from the previous year in six consecutive quarters, reflecting competition from less expensive alternatives and consumers’ aversion to upgrading to the latest iPads as frequently as they have with new versions of the iPhone. The alliance announced calls for Cisco to ensure that corporate internet connections relying on its gear deliver content quickly and securely to iPhones and iPads. Cisco will also help Apple develop ways for iPhones to interact more smoothly with workers’ office phones... Read more

The launch of high-speed 4G data services is set to become the next high-stakes battleground for telecom companies, and media buyers are expecting operators such as Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Reliance Jio Infocomm to spend millions of dollars on advertising over the next few months to grab market share. According to a person who in his previous job helped Bharti Airtel formulate its media plan, it will all depend on what Jio’s plans are. While an advertising war is inevitable, people will see the maximum action when Reliance plays its cards. All advertising will peak at that time. It is easy to understand why media buyers are salivating at the prospect of a reprise of the ad wars between telecom companies. Bharti Airtel, the only telecom operator to offer 4G services in India so far, is already promoting its services with an aggressive marketing campaign and media buyers expect Rs.400-Rs.500 crore to be spent by the operators over the next three-six months... Read more

Of late, around 20 management-level executives of Tata Teleservices’ Kerala operation have joined Reliance Jio Infocomm with a 20-30-per cent hike in salary. With the Reliance Industries unit in the job market shopping staff for its yet-to-be-launched service, and ecommerce majors fattened by foreign funding always on the lookout for the best talent, telecom companies such as Tata Teleservices are seeing a flight of executives in the marketing, customer service and technology functions. Meanwhile, the heightened activity in the human resources market has also boosted the pay that top performers get in the telecom sector... Read more

Telecoms group Altice has named long-serving sector executive Michel Combes as its Chief Operating Officer and Chairman of its Numericable-SFR mobile phone business, saying the appointment would help accelerate the group’s expansion. Combes is joining a company controlled by Patrick Drahi, who has been on a buying spree, including the purchase of Vivendi’s SFR, a French mobile firm, to create Numericable-SFR. Combes is leaving his role as head of telecoms equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent ahead of its takeover by Finland’s Nokia Corp.Combes, who joined Alcatel from Vodafone in 2013, has more than 25 years of experience in the telecom industry and has a record as a cost-cutter... Read more

Telecom operators including Vodafone, RCom, Aircel and MTS India are investing in technologies such as big data and analytics amid growth in data consumption as they look to retain subscribers and increase revenue per user. Analytics allow telecom companies to improve their data product offerings by better understanding customer demands and usage patterns, according to the operators. The equipment and networks that provide data services generate significant a lot of data that the operators use to identify and proactively address the network issues they face. This also helps the operators plan their network expansion strategies better. Vodafone India’s outgoing chief information officer Anthony Thomas said that the company has deployed big data technology and is piloting various scenarios to get insights into the company’s customers, usage pattern and needs... Read more

VMware has announced VMware EVO SDDC and VMware Virtual SAN 6.1. Serving as the foundation of VMware’s Unified Hybrid Cloud platform, the software-defined data center extends the virtualization principles of abstraction, pooling and automation across all data center resources and services. By extending virtualization across the data center, IT organizations can slash CAPEX by as much as 49 per cent, while reducing deployment and provisioning time from days to hours. VMware EVO SDDC will include foundational components of VMware’s hyper-converged infrastructure-VMware vSphere, VMware Virtual SAN and VMware NSX, which will enable the convergence of compute, storage and networking onto a single, integrated layer of software that can run on any commodity x86 infrastructure... Read more

The EMC Federation has announced new innovations, partner programs and customers across its Hybrid Cloud portfolio. The EMC Federation provides customers with the industry’s most complete Hybrid Cloud portfolio, able to support all workloads and all cloud models – private, public and managed clouds.  Through a common platform, customers are now able to manage multiple clouds and multiple cloud service providers as one logical cloud with the distinction between on premises and off premises being eliminated. The newly acquired Virtustream by the EMC Federation helps enterprises around the world migrate, run and manage their I/O-intensive, mission-critical applications in the cloud. Its cloud credentials in support of SAP solutions are outstanding in the industry, having deployed in production environments more than 200 SAP solutions and one of the first implementations of the SAP Business Suite 4 SAP HANA (SAP S/4HANA) in the cloud. Today, Virtustream has announced that it is no...

Xerox has planned to expand its Managed Print Services (MPS) value proposition to wider segments in the country. This will be undertaken through their strong channel partner network and will allow the company to significantly expand the reach of its advanced MPS solutions beyond the top corporate accounts to fast-growing and large potential SMB businesses. Balaji Rajagopalan, Executive Director, Technology, Channels & International Distributor Operations, Xerox India, said, “Our Xerox Partner Print Services (XPPS) is a unique program which will help our partners to deliver Managed Print Services to our common customers. We are training select top channel partners to be able to deliver these solutions and are sure that this will excite both our channel partners and our customers. Xerox Partner Print Services will streamline and cost-effectively manage Xerox and non-Xerox print devices and help reduce overall print costs for customers by as much as 30%. Besides improving a compa...

ESET has elevated Zakir Hussain Rangwala to Country Head. Prior to his promotion, Zakir was National Sales Manager-Enterprise and SMB. In his new role, Zakir Hussain will be responsible for spearheading the overall operations for ESS Distribution Pvt. Ltd, exclusively promoting ESET brand in India, including sales, marketing, client services and support. Zakir comes with twenty years of experience in the IT security and technology sector. Having two decades of experience in engaging new partners, distributors and sub-distributors for various technology brands, including security software products he will drive ESET India’s revenue growth through implementation of aggressive sales and marketing strategies and building the company’s channel programs in this market... Read more

Oracle has launched an all-flash model of its Oracle FS1 Flash Storage System. Available now, the new Oracle All Flash FS1 Storage System delivers superior flash performance, capacity scaling, and flash provisioning and is designed to handle concurrent mixed workloads, such as OLTP and high-speed data backup, in enterprise SAN environments as well as in private or public clouds. It delivers up to 64 all-flash domains for highly-secure data isolation in multitenant cloud environments, I/O prioritization based on business value, scales to nearly 1 PB of raw flash capacity, and goes from pallet to power-on in less than 30 minutes. All Flash FS1 demonstrates superior I/O performance and low latency with minimal falloff. Mike Workman Senior Vice President Flash Storage Systems Oracle 300x300 Oracle brings All Flash FS1 Storage System“High latency has impacted customers on shared storage platforms for years, slowing down OLTP response times and preventing mixed workloads from running ...

Axis Communications has announced that its modular AXIS F Network Camera Series, which is based on a divided network camera concept is offering three additional sensor units for use with its two main units. The small sensor units, which comprise a lens, image sensor and cable for connection to a main unit, can be installed discreetly in tight places and are sold separately from the main units. The main units house the processor, network, power, SD card slot and other connections and can be installed away from public view. This set-up not only offers customers a highly discreet video surveillance solution, but also the flexibility to choose the units that best fit the particular demands of an installation. Axis f1004 sensor unit Axis expands its modular miniature camera“Flexibility is the key feature of AXIS F Series and the three new sensor units fulfil this by giving customers the choice of not only different lens types, but also form-factors and price points,” says Erik Frannlid...