VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

Fujitsu has introduced the PRIMERGY CX600 M1 system , purpose-built to meet the exacting demand for massive parallel computing power from today’s high-performance computing (HPC) applications in fields such as scientific research, product development and business intelligence. The new system comprises the PRIMERGY CX600 M1 chassis and PRIMERGY CX1640 M1 server nodes, which deliver ultra-dense clusters and a highly competitive price/performance ratio. The PRIMERGY CX600 M1 delivers extremely high density processing, with eight independent servers in a 2U chassis, and nine times the compute performance of a standard 1U dual-socket rack server. A standard rack will integrate up to 168 compute nodes, for an unprecedented total peak performance of more than 500 TFLOPS/DP... Read More

SUSE, along with Intel, will distribute SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for High-Performance Computing as an option for the recently-introduced Intel HPC Orchestrator , an Intel-supported HPC system software stack. It is the first commercially supported Linux to be included as an operating system option with Intel HPC Orchestrator system software stack, and the companies will offer joint support for the combined solution. As a result, enterprise customers can accelerate innovation with faster access to relevant, business-changing data. Intel HPC Orchestrator, powered by SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for HPC, reduces the burden of integrating and validating an HPC software stack. It greatly simplifies ongoing maintenance and support by aligning new components and optimizations driven by the OpenHPC community. “The SUSE and Intel collaboration on Intel HPC Orchestrator and OpenHPC puts this power within the reach of a whole new range of industries and enterprises that n...

Axis Communications has introduced IP cameras featuring i-CS lens. This latest lens technology is the result of a joint development between Axis Communications and the Japanese leading lens manufacturer Computar (CBC Group). The new intelligent i-CS lens directly exchange information such as its geometrical distortion and the exact position of its zoom, focus and iris opening. “In the past, CS-mount cameras had no information about what type of lens was mounted on them making it necessary to manually fine-tune lens and camera settings for optimal results. The new i-CS lens technology is based on an open protocol standard allowing lens and camera to exchange information. The installer can remotely both set the focal length and focus the camera. All in all, this makes installation quick, easy and time-saving,” says Andres Vigren , Global Product Manager, Axis Communications... Read More

LAVA International has appointed two senior executives in the organization. With a committed approach towards the “ Make in India ” and “ Digital India ” initiatives, Lava has appointed a Chief Technology Officer and a Design Head, in order to support its efforts towards making valuable technologies accessible in terms of availability, affordability and usability, which is in line with Lava’s brand values of trust and reliability. Hari Om Rai, Chairman & Managing Director, Lava International , said, “Handset market has completely evolved after the advent of smartphones. It is not just a communication device anymore.  Entertainment, agriculture, health, education, payment, commerce and banking have started to advance around mobile handset industry and it will take a big leap through Internet of Things, through billions of devices.  In this context, the appointment of Rahul and Ankit will help us further to cater to evolving needs of consumers effectivel...

Ziox Mobiles has launched over 10 best-in-class smartphones and 20 feature phones at its recently concluded annual retreat, Rubaru in Goa. The launch was attended by the senior management from Ziox Mobiles and over 200 top channel partners from across the country. With an already existing robust presence in Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, Karnataka, Delhi, Goa, Bihar and Jharkhand, Ziox Mobiles has now gone national with its announcement of pan-India team alignments with heads roped in for the North, South, East and West regions of the country and planned phase-wise launches of smartphone and feature phones. 3G and 4G supporting devices with configurations ranging from 3.5”, 4”, 4.5” and 5” devices with top quality hardware support, including 5,000mAh battery support, Iris support, GPS tracking, 16.0MP back camera, Gorilla and Dragontrail X scratch-resistant glass, and much more as part of the offering. Devices presented during the meet were Zi 5003, Zi 4003, Z...

Dell Boomi  and  Tech Mahindra  have forged an alliance to help organizations easily implement digital strategies and drive business transformation. As a “ Dell Boomi Certified System Integrator “, Tech Mahindra, a provider of innovative and customer-centric information technology services and solutions, is now able to offer its customers a platform that integrates any combination of cloud and on-premises applications without software, appliances or coding. “Tech Mahindra specializes in enabling digital transformations for customers across industries that include manufacturing, telecom, healthcare and retail,” said Pritam Parvatkar, Global Head of Alliances & Partnerships, Tech Mahindra . “Our Customer Experience group’s large portfolio of integration solutions plays a vital role in connecting on-premises and cloud applications to offer a seamless process experience for all stakeholders. Dell Boomi is the leader in the Integration Platform-as-a...

With its updated PRIMEFLEX Cluster-in-a-box solution, Fujitsu has opened the door to digital transformation for small to midsize firms, and large enterprises operating remote branch offices, by providing faster and more cost-effective ready-to-run IT systems. Fujitsu’s new “all-in-one” hyperconverged system enables small and midsize organizations to more easily adopt “Fast IT” solutions even when on-site IT support is rare, or nonexistent.  The entry-level PRIMEFLEX Cluster-in-a-box is simple to fix and configuration can power up to 60 virtual desktops – and is ideally suited to business-critical deployments such as hosting a web shop or running an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) database... Read More

LeEco has purchased 11% of Coolpad’s shares, making it the largest shareholder, according to a deal announced on June 17. It bought the 11% Coolpad shares from Data Dreamland , the former largest shareholder of Coolpad, with 1.047 billion HKD (US$135 million). After the transaction, LeEco holds a total 28.9% of Coolpad’s shares and becomes the largest shareholder of China’s top four domestic mobile brands. Before the deal, LeEco was Coolpad’s second-largest shareholder after it invested 2.74 billion HKD (US$353 million) in buying 18% of the latter’s shares last June 28... Read More

Tata Teleservices is now focussing on the upcoming start-ups in AP and Telangana to enable them offer a better delivery quotient to their customers. Tata DoCoMo has registered 11% year-on-year growth vis-a-vis 7% industry growth in the enterprise business of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for FY 2015. The double-digit growth has come with its superior “customer centricity” approach and enhanced capability to offer a wide range of business solutions to enterprises across industry segments. Avinash Gabriel , Vice-President – Operations, South & East India, Tata Teleservices, said, “ AP and  Telangana are a home to some of the largest IT/ITeS and pharmaceutical, healthcare companies, start-ups and SMBs. In fact, beating the global slowdown, Andhra Pradesh (including Hyderabad), despite being a new State achieved a growth rate of 11+% with plans to raise it to 14% to 15% in the next few years. Both the states are at the forefront of entrepreneurship. A numb...

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has enhanced its HPE Helion cloud portfolio which includes: * HPE Helion Cloud Suite * HPE Helion CloudSystem 10 * HPE Helion Stackato 4.0 * HPE Cloudline 3100 Server * New HPE Technology Services offerings for IT transformation and workload migration “No enterprise has a one-size-fits-all approach to cloud – every customer wants solutions that help them drive their business faster and cut costs across their full spectrum of applications. Organizations require their own right mix of traditional IT, private, managed and public clouds and the flexibility to support applications spanning different technologies, architectures and delivery models. The HPE Helion portfolio gives customers a simple, powerful set of options, offering the breadth and coverage they need,” said Vikram K, Director – Servers, Hewlett Packard Enterprise India... Read More

NComputing has announced the launch of MX100, its new hybrid 3-user thin-client kit delivering a rich user experience at an affordable price. MX100 combines the best features of the company’s widely popular M-series and X-series which have over 2.5 million seats installation in Asia alone. Designed based on input from existing customers, MX100 is available in two models – MX100 Direct (MX100D) and MX100 Standard (MX100S). A single MX100 kit includes 3 access devices and multiple kits can be connected to a host computer. Available immediately worldwide from NComputing’s authorized distributors, MX100will be sold in India through company’s national distributor, Redington India and their 800+ channel partners across the country. Each access device of MX100 is competitively priced at Rs.5,000 in India... Read More

Cisco has outlined the next phase of its investment in India by expanding its Pune operations and launching the Cisco Global Delivery Centre. The opening of the Global Delivery Centre in Cisco’s 172,000-sq. ft. Pune office is a strategic move by the company to support customers globally and in India. With the new Pune centre, India will be the only country in the world where Cisco will have two global delivery centres. “The Global Delivery Centre in Pune reconfirms our commitment for a long-lasting partnership with our customers and the Maharashtra Government. This centre has been designed to provide the best experience as well as services and products along with local innovations to our customers. The Maharashtra Government has a powerful vision to be a digital state, create smart cities and transform the delivery of citizen services. With today’s announcement we are excited to play a role in enabling Maharashtra’s digitization, creating employment opportunities ...

Panasonic has unveiled its new high battery and lightweight smartphone – P75. Available at a best buy price of Rs.5,990, the new smartphone is power-packed with 5,000mAh battery and weighs 157 gm. It is a perfect companion for those who are always on the go with its features such as massive battery, GPS connectivity, smooth interface and expandable memory. Featuring a classy textured finish, the new Panasonic P75 comes in a 5-inch HD IPS Display for great readability and wider viewing angles. It is powered by Android 5.1 (Lollipop) OS and a 1.3 GHz Quad-Core  processor, with 1GB RAM plus 8GB internal memory, expandable up to 32 GB. Moreover, it comes with Panasonic SAIL User Interface offering features such as batch arranging, file manager and gesture control. The device is also pre-set with the Theme Club which offers complimentary free themes for a refreshed new look every time it is used, and Special Effects ranging from innovative magic finger to attractiv...

To expand the channel and distribution network for BlackBerry enterprise software products and services in India, BlackBerry Limited has partnered with HCL Infosystems. The partnership will enhance the availability of BlackBerry’s enterprise mobility portfolio to business customers by leveraging HCL Infosystems’ extensive pan-India network of deeply specialized enterprise distribution partners. As well as sales support, customers will also have access to HCL Infosystems’ IT deployment support and integration capabilities that will help them to migrate seamlessly or consolidate their Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) investments... Read More

Expanding its portfolio of low-cost internet connectivity and web access device segment, DataWind has launched its first detachable devices – the new Droidsurfer Netbooks 7DC+ and 3G7+ in India. Suneet Singh Tuli, CEO, DataWind, commented, “The DroidSurfer Netbooks come with a sturdy detachable Bluetooth 2-in-1 keyboard. With its classy slim look and strong functionality. This affordably priced Droid Surfer will surely be a game-changer in the world of technology. These are the most affordable netbooks in the Indian market and they offer the extra benefit of acting both as a tablet and mini-laptop.” Read More

To celebrate Father’s Day, GreenDust is offering special discounts on Xiaomi Mi 4i 16 GB. One can shop between 16th and 19th June and gift a Mi 4i 16 GB, at just Rs.9,199. The phone sports dual-SIM connectivity, full HD 5-inch display, 13MP front and 5MP rear camera. Hitendra Chaturvedi, Founder & CEO, GreenDust, said, “We are glad to be giving our users and offer to do something special for their fathers instead. We are hopeful that our users will actively avail the offer and gift their fathers the high-quality refurbished Xiaomi Mi 4i, available at attractive prices.” Read More

In its continuous effort to pledge and educate about online intimidation to address rising cyber bullying levels in India, Telenor India and Telenor Group have reinforced their internet safety goals with support for Stop Cyber Bullying Day 2016, an international awareness day that aims to reduce cyber bullying globally. With an estimated half billion youth in Telenor Asia’s markets of Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan and Thailand accessing the internet for the first time in the next five years, Telenor hopes to educate young users on the benefits of connectivity, as well as how to navigate online threats. With 92% of parents in India fearful that their children will be cyber bullying victims, education is becoming increasingly key to mitigate growing online abuses rates. Launched by Cyber Smile Foundation, Stop Cyber Bullying Day utilizes social media to spread an anti-cyber bullying message with the #SCD2016 hashtag. In 2015, the movement engaged 45...

Lenovo has launched Vibe K5 in India. It comes power-packed with a 64-Bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 Octacore CPU combined with a 12.7cm (5) high-definition display. The vibrant 12.7cm (5) HD display with 720×1280 pixel resolution, gives crisp content streaming and viewing experience. This display along with two high-performance stereo speakers produces the best multimedia experience in this price segment. The Dolby Atmos- enabled speakers help minimize noise and voice distortion when playing voice clips and songs, automatically fine-tuning any audio experience for listeners. With the beautiful display and power packed entertainment consumers can have an experience like never before... Read More

Fujitsu has launched its flagship PRIMERGY rack-optimized server which is an enabler for digital transformation, providing superior performance and reliability for business-critical backend data center services. The third-generation PRIMERGY RX4770 M31, a four-socket x86 server, delivers an impressive performance boost, thanks to the inclusion of the Intel Xeon processor E7 v4 product family and super-fast memory. The rackable PRIMERGY RX4770 M3 is optimized to run any organization’s most demanding, business-critical tasks. It is ideally suited to complex, data-intensive workloads such as in-memory databases including SAP HANA and system-intensive tasks such as real-time business analytics. At the same time, Fujitsu takes into account that organizations increasingly depend on their server infrastructure as backbone for their business, as they can’t afford any unplanned downtime which costs time and money. In the next-generation PRIMERGY model, robustness is maximi...

VMware has announced its intention to acquire Arkin Net, a software-defined data center security and operations company. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2016. “Arkin is a great fit for VMware and its customers as we look to accelerate our growth businesses including cloud management and network virtualization. With VMware NSX combined with Arkin and vRealize, VMware will deliver the security and operations management plane for the SDDC. Over time, Arkin will solidify vRealize Suite’s position as the industry’s most comprehensive Cloud Management Platform that delivers application-focussed operations, NSX micro-segmentation at scale and cross-domain visibility and context across physical and logical infrastructure,” said Ajay Singh, Senior Vice-President & General Manager, Cloud Management Business Unit, VMware... Read More