VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

Sophos (formerly Cyberoam Technologies Private Ltd) has hosted a meet for its partners in UP and Uttarakhand. The event was organized with an aim to appreciate the efforts of Sophos’ regional partners in extending the company’s reach in the security market while introducing them to a world of new opportunities in the evolving tech landscape. With a strong focus on providing integrated security for small and mid-market enterprises, Sophos is making rapid strides towards market expansion in India. Sophos already has a huge presence in India with education, healthcare, banking and finance, manufacturing, retail, IT, pharmaceutical, government and other leading verticals favouring its solutions for securing their network infrastructure. The company’s extensive portfolio of solutions for network, endpoint and server protection is all backed by Sophos “Security made Simple” approach, which resonates well in the Indian security market... Read more

Targeting a growth year ahead, OPPO Mobiles has charted out its strategies for the Indian market. Signifying the growing importance of mobile photography globally, the Chinese smartphone brand will increasingly emphasize its continuous focus on mobile photography via “OPPO Camera Phone”, and the launch ofthe “Selfie Expert” F1 and a higher spec variant, F1 Plus with even more sophisticated camera functions. Also, OPPO will further expand its offline channels and is targeting 35,000 sales outlets and 180 official service centres to achieve radical development in India in 2016... Read more

Microsoft has announced the availability of new capabilities in Office 365 across analytics, security and collaboration, available in a new enterprise plan called Office 365 E5. Priced at $35 per user/ month (existing enterprise Office 365 users can upgrade to this version at more competitive rates), this service is designed to modernize voice, video, and meeting experiences, while saving companies substantial time and money on an enterprise’s communication infrastructure. Together, the new capabilities mark the single-most substantial release of new enterprise value in the history of Office 365, and make Office 365 the most complete, most secured cloud productivity offering ever... Read more

BT has announced globally the BT Connect Intelligence IWAN that integrates the Cisco Intelligent WAN (IWAN) solution into the BT Connect portfolio of network services. It is an innovative managed service that enables organizations to automatically route and optimize network traffic and gain visibility of applications performance without spending more on bandwidth. The new launch has been built on BT’s existing intelligent network capabilities by using a hybrid environment and managed Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology. It brings new options to reduce the cost of customers’ networks whilst securing the performance of applications. The services are offered as part of Connect Intelligence IWAN that also help customers reap the business benefits of the “Cloud of Clouds” by taking advantage of broader virtualized functions such as application performance management and security... Read more

IBM has announced new technology features and collaborations for its LinuxONE family of high-performance Linux systems. The enhancements will enable organizations of all sizes to develop, deploy and manage applications for the cloud simply and efficiently with robust security. IBM LinuxONE will provide clients the choice they desire with the consistency they need in the cloud with new enhancements: Read more

Lava has launched the V5, its latest offering in the high-end smartphone series with a great camera experience. V5 is equipped with advanced hardware such as Samsung 3M2 ISOCELL sensor and superior software features such as PDAF (phase-detection auto-focus). The PDAF feature helps the camera focus on faster-moving objects more accurately enabling consumers to capture perfect shots. The Lava V5 camera has an auto-focus time of just 0.18s, about three times faster than normal smartphone cameras. The smartphone is supported by CAT4 4G LTE and VoLTE (upgradable by FOTA) and is priced at an MRP of Rs.13,000... Read more

SAP SE and Lenovo have signed a multifaceted partnership to develop cloud solutions in China, create innovations between the SAP HANA platform and Lenovo systems and jointly execute global go-to-market programmes. The agreement is intended to significantly strengthen an existing partnership and to combine SAP solutions with Lenovo’s data center offerings to provide customers with technology that can help organizations become agile digital enterprises... Read more

In a major development in Channel leadership role, D-Link has appointed Sanket Kulkarni as Channel Head for its Consumer & Mobility business. This is part of the company’s new strategic move to further strengthen its channel engagement for consumer and mobility business across India & SAARC region. Tushar Sighat, Executive Director & CEO, D-Link (India) Ltd, said, “D-Link is an established networking player in the SMB/ SME and consumer segment, and Sanket’s vast experience in the channel domain shall give the brand an extra edge. We are confident his tremendous understanding of market will help us penetrate deeper into the consumer and mobility segment. Also, his result-oriented approach will drive revenue for the company with increased profitability. It is, indeed, our pleasure to welcome him on board.” Read more

The list of 20 smart cities out of the 98 shortlisted for the ‘Smart Cities Mission’ was released today afternoon. These 20 cities will be the first to receive funds, thus kick-starting the process of developing them into ‘smart cities’. Shortlisting of the smart cities is a culmination of intense efforts from the government and multiple stakeholders. It is heartening to note that Bhubaneswar’s smart city proposal has been shortlisted in the first 20 list of cities to be funded.  Today,  VARINDIA  is organizing its first event on “ Readiness of Bhubaneswar to be a Smart City ” happening in Bhubaneswar to celebrate, it is a matter of respect. Bhubaneswar topped the list, followed by cities like Pune, Jaipur and so on... Read more

ISODA is going to organize sixth edition of its flagship annual TechSummit. This year, the members of ISODA have chosen Langkawi as their event destination. Lots of action and excitement is in store for the ISODA community who are going to participate from pan India in the TechSummit 6. The theme of this year’s TechSummit is “Partner 2 Progress”. The significant agenda is to provide focus and clarity on new opportunities. Specialized sessions and various networking opportunities between members and principals would be the attraction of the event like every year... Read more

Swipe Technologies has announced the launch of yet another innovative and luxurious smartphone Swipe Virtue. Virtue is loaded with specifications that will offer seamless multitasking experience at an astounding price of Rs.5,999/-. The device is available exclusively on Snapdeal... Read more

With Canadian and Indian companies doing more business together than at any time in the past 10 years, Export Development Canada (EDC) intends to build on the last year’s estimated record US$1 billion in financing to assist even more Indian and Canadian companies looking to do business with each other. “2015 was our most successful year to date in India, but there’s a lot more room to grow as we leverage the deep and trusted relationships we’ve built with many of the top-tier companies and banking partners here,” said Nathan Andrew Nelson, EDC’s Chief Representative in India... Read more

To accelerate the company’s growth, Ricoh India will focus on developing solutions and products for the manufacturing industry. As a part of its focussed strategy, the company has showcased its end-to-end solutions for the manufacturing industry at an event held in Pune. At the event, Ricoh India has displayed design and engineering solution, shop-floor solutions, office automation solution, collaboration solution and IT services.  In addition, the company has also exhibited its wide range of 3D printers, Real-time Automated Machine Productivity (RAMP) solution, Machine vision systems for automated quality monitoring, and design and product lifecycle management solutions... Read more

Vodafone India has rolled out its next-generation high-speed 4G network in prominent business and residential corridors of Kolkata, including BBD Bag, Park Street, Alipore, Ballygunge, Salt Lake Sector 5, Airport and EM Bypass. The rollout will be completed across all parts of Kolkata by June 2016 in a phased manner. The launch in Kolkata follows the successful launch of Vodafone’s 4G services in Kerala and Karnataka. Built on the efficient 1,800MHz band, this state-of-the-art network will enable Vodafone 4G customers to access internet via mobile with speeds across a range of smart devices, including Mobile Wi-Fi. Vodafone 4G services can be readily accessed from 4G-enabled handsets offered by leading smartphone manufacturers (iPhone, Samsung, Micromax, Microsoft, Lava and Xolo) available across the country... Read more

Dimension Data has signed an agreement with SAP to offer partner-managed cloud for the SAP Hybris Commerce solution in the Asia-Pacific and Japan region. Dimension Data will offer an affordable, ready-to-use, subscription-based offering, Dimension Data Cloud Services for SAP Hybris Commerce ,  off its Managed Cloud Platform, enabling clients to access the software quickly and easily without the need for upfront infrastructure costs associated with on-premise software deployments. This way, enterprises can accelerate their digital commerce journey and benefit from a holistic omni-channel commerce platform available on a SaaS model. This new solution offers a number of clear advantages over existing approaches.... Read more

TP-LINK has launched the Nano Powerline Adapter AV200, designed to minimize the usage of additional wires or drilling. TL-PA2010KIT is a great choice for a complete home solution to connect all network compatible devices from computers and game consoles to set-top boxes for IPTV to printers and NAS hard drives. TL-PA2010KIT plugs into power sockets and instantly establishes a networking infrastructure using the existing electric wires. Simply by pushing the pair button on the adapters, users can set up a hassle-free Powerline network within minutes, complete with 128-bit AES encryption for network security and data protection... Read more

iQor has expanded its smartphone service network in India to 114 cities in 23 states. The expanded network will help deliver consistent and world-class end-to-end aftermarket services to leading global brands. The company is investing significantly in building a very differentiated product support network in India that will enable global and domestic brands to deliver a consistent, world-class consumer experience in every region of the ... Read more

Designed to meet the needs of users looking for a lag free, big screen smartphone experience, LAVA International Limited has launched an entry-level device – Lava P7. The smartphone has a 5-inch display and is powered by a 32-bit MediaTek Quad-Core 1.2GHz Processor coupled with 1GB RAM and is priced at Rs.5,499.  The P7 has a 5-inch display with a Corning Gorilla Glass for protection and renders vibrant colours with FWVGA resolution. It runs on Android Lollipop 5.1 with a guaranteed upgrade to Android 6.0 Marshmallow and supports dual-SIM (both 3G-enabled). It has 8 GB of internal memory that is expandable up to 32GB with an SD ... Read more

Smartlink Networking Systems, under its brand DIGISOL, has introduced a new In wall Wireless Access Point, especially for the hotel industry. The DG-WM2003WI is an IEEE802.11n-based high-performance wireless access point (AP). It provides guests in a hotel with an all-in-one network and telephony service. The DG-WM2003WI works in fat mode and can be managed using Ranger view AP manager or DG-WU2005V controller for mass device ... Read more

Entering the final stages of bringing the 4G network, Vodafone has announced the availability of 4G SIMs for its customers at all of its Vodafone stores located at prominent locations across Delhi & NCR. Customers who are upgrading to 4G-Ready SIMs will be rewarded with free 1GB 4G internet at the time of the launch. All they need to do is to send an SMS “GO4G” ... Read more