VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

With a recent mandate of Law on tampering of IMEI number- which is a 15-digit serial number of mobile devices,  - a punishable offence that can attract jail term of up to 3 years as it seeks to curb incidence of mobile theft. The move will help curb issues pertaining to fake IMEI numbers and also ease tracking of lost mobile phones. "It shall be unlawful, if a person, except the manufacturer - intentionally removes, obliterates, changes, or alters unique Mobile Device Equipment Identification Number," the Department of Telecom said in a notification dated 25 August.  The new rules called "the prevention of tampering of the Mobile Device Equipment Identification Number, Rules, 2017" bar a person from knowingly using mobile device whose IMEI number has been changed unlawfully or software that can change or tamper the unique number. IMEI is a unique ID of a mobile handsets. Since,IMEI is a unique ID of a mobile handset. Whenever a user makes a call, the call re...

Rajesh Gupta, Country Manager, India & SAARC, SanDisk Corporation, A Western Digital company, who oversees the retail sales and marketing of SanDisk Flash Memory portfolio of SD , Micro SD cards, USB and SSD products through distribution & retail channels by covering traditional small format, IT malls, LFR and E-tail channels. Established as the No.1 brand in the consumer segment for flash memory storage solutions in India , Rajesh joined SANDISK on May 2012, with 5 year and 5 month of strong work with SANDISK- WD, finally he put his paper and last date is end of October 2017. Before joining SANDISK, Rajesh had worked with Intel Corporation as the Director sales & marketing for a longer period of 15 years and 4 months as per his Linkedin profile. Rajesh is a though leader in the Industry and take right decisions at the right time, having a clear vision for the company of what lies ahead and managing people effectively to bring out the best in them. Rajesh manages co...

Amadeus, the Spanish travel technology that provides the software, confirmed a "network issue" had been causing disruption. Amadeus confirmed that our systems are recovered and are now functioning normally. As a result, the incident, customers experienced disruption to certain services.  This was a worldwide failure and it shows on how airports were affected after the widely used computer check-in system” Amadeus Altea” crashed. Following the news of Amadeus Altea check-in software crash, passengers worldwide could miss their holidays, lose their luggage or even be left stranded in the airport. Depending on the situation an IT glitch might not be regarded as an ‘extraordinary circumstance’, so if your flight is delayed or cancelled you could be entitled to up to £510 in compensation.... Read More

In a recent announcement, Microsoft Philanthropies has declared that it has donated cloud services to 90,000 nonprofits worldwide globally. The company has also reached its $1 billion Public Cloud for Public Good commitment a year ahead of schedule. In early 2016, Microsoft had committed to donating $1 billion in cloud computing resources, over three years, to help 70,000 nonprofit organizations digitally scale their impact and serve the public good. Building on this and deepening its commitment to non-profits further, Microsoft has also announced the formation of a Technology for Social Impact group that will work to bring cloud services to a total of 300,000 nonprofits in the next three years. This group brings new offers to create the most comprehensive suite of enterprise-grade software and services, customized to the unique needs of nonprofits. Through these offers, Microsoft aims to empower nonprofits with the new abilities to scale impact, engage more donors, and achieve...

OnePlus has announced its first wave of Diwali sale, with attractive offers and discounts on OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 3T to help consumers make the most of the festive season. During the first round of its pre-Diwali sale, the company's flagship device – OnePlus 3T will be available at a special price of only Rs.24,999 against the regular price of Rs.29,999 on Amazon.in. The promotion offer will be rolled out on the 21st of September, 2017 and continue till the 24th of September, 2017..... Read More

Capgemini has announced acquisition of Lyons Consulting Group (LYONSCG), an award-winning digital and global commerce service provider with deep expertise in Salesforce Commerce Cloud. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, LYONSCG accelerates the Group's growth strategy focussed on digital, notably in North America. Along with Capgemini's recent acquisition of Itelios, a prominent European Salesforce Commerce Cloud solutions provider, this addition enables Capgemini to meet the digital customer experience needs of its clients around the world, and positions the Group as a global leader for Salesforce Commerce Cloud solutions. "LYONSCG creates world-class digital commerce experiences. With their focus on design and innovation, and their passion for nurturing talent and a customer-centric approach, they are a perfect fit with Capgemini," comments John Mullen, Head of Application Services in North America and member of the Group Executive Committee, Capgemini. ...

Cisco has unveiled Cisco Intersight, a management and automation platform for Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS) and Cisco HyperFlex Systems, marking the start of a multi-year strategic program to provide customers with clear IT advantages that support their competitive business goals. Cisco Intersight simplifies data center operations by delivering systems management-as-a-service, alleviating the need to maintain islands of on-premise management infrastructure. Complete system lifecycle management is delivered by Cisco Intersight through machine learning, analytics and automation. Application architectures are transforming with scale-out and multi-site deployment models, delivered by containers and micro-services. In addition, DevOps accelerates the rate of application development and continuous feature delivery. Cisco Intersight addresses these challenges, helping IT staff optimize operations while enjoying a more intuitive user experience.... Read More

Huawei has entered into partnership with Intel and launched the 3GPP 5G New Radio (NR)- based Interoperability Development Testing (IODT) to verify the 5G technologies and degree of maturity. The partnership is a sign that the industry is rapidly maturing and preparing for the upcoming commercial deployment of 5G from end-to-end under unified 5G standards. At the global 5G testing summit at 2017 MWC this February, Huawei, Intel and their telecom operator partners jointly announced that they would work to drive globally unified 5G standards through 5G testing, enhance cooperation among telecom operators, equipment manufacturers and vertical industry partners, create a unified 5G industry chain from chips, terminals, to network infrastructure and test equipment, and build a global 5G ecosystem. Commencement of IODT is a solid step taken by Intel and Huawei to realize this goal.... Read More

Palo Alto Networks has announced enhancements to its Traps advanced endpoint protection offering that strengthen current ransomware prevention by monitoring for new techniques and ransomware behaviour and, upon detection, prevent the attack and resulting encryption of data. Commenting on this, Bryan Norman, Chief Executive Officer, Norlem Technology Consulting, said, “Traps 4.1 takes endpoint security to the next level, and continues to bring more innovative and impressive capabilities to address the modern threat landscape. The added ransomware capabilities and ease of deployment across Windows and MacOS clients further cement Traps as a necessary standard for any organization serious about their endpoint security strategy.” Read More

OnePlus has entered into partnership with Croma, to create more offline touch points for the experience and purchase of OnePlus products across the key cities in India.  According to the company, the partnership with Croma will ensure easy accessibility of OnePlus products. At Croma, all OnePlus products will be available for sale at the same price as online channels and would include consumer offers as are available on all other authorized channels. Additionally, customers will benefit from promotion campaigns run by respective Croma stores.... Read More

Vodafone India continues its aggressive network investment in Karnataka to provide the best data experience to its 7.78 million subscribers. With the rollout of 5,400+ new sites, Vodafone services are now present in 11,000+ towns in Karnataka. With this addition, Vodafone SuperNet 4G is now present in 800+ towns in the state. These state-of-the-art sites strengthen Vodafone’s network in Karnataka, providing seamless connectivity to a highly data-savvy customer base. Vodafone launched the world’s largest SuperNet 4G services in Karnataka in early 2016 to deliver a superior data experience to its subscribers. Since then, Vodafone has expanded its SuperNet 4G footprint to major towns including Mysore, Bangalore, Mangalore, Belgaum, Hubli-Dharwad, Bellary, Udupi, Shimoga, Bidar, Hassan, Hospet, Davangere, Chitradurga, Gulbarga, Raichur, Tumkur, Bhadravati, Gadag-Betigere, Bijapur and more.... Read More

Lenovo has announced the launch of its new range of Tab 4 series in India, the versatile tablets are power-packed, 4G-enabled and engineered for multiple users. They can be tailored to specific requirements, kid-friendly or high productivity. Lenovo’s continued interest in tablets has helped the brand become the No. 1 player in India and the launch of these premium devices further strengthens their position in the market.  The Lenovo Tab 4 8 and 10 Plus in 3+16GB variant are sleek in design promising both sturdiness and style. Beneath its stylish exterior, the tablet is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 64-bit Quad-Core 1.4GHz processor and is backed with up to 2GB RAM and 16GB of storage. Both these tablets come with Dolby Atmos audio technology. The Tab 4 8 sports an 8-inch HD display, while the Tab 4 10 Plus features a 10-inch HD display.... Read More

Rima Qureshi will join Verizon as executive vice president and chief strategy officer just six months after leaving her position as head of North America at Ericsson and reporting to Verizon Chairman and CEO Lowell McAdam. Qureshi will replace Roy Chestnutt, who had previously announced plans to pursue opportunities outside of the telecom giant. Qureshi will start on Nov. 6 and Qureshi will take over “responsibility for development and implementation of Verizon's overall corporate strategy, including business development and strategic investments.... Read More

IBM has announced key clients and partnerships that are fuelling Internet of Things (IoT) innovation in India. This news kicks off IBM’s Genius of Things Summit in Mumbai where more than 200 customers, partners and industry leaders will discuss new ways of doing business and showcase innovative new real-life customer stories that demonstrate how IoT can disrupt the market. “In today’s hyper connected era, business must be able to make sense of the massive amounts of data being generated to create a safer world, improve consumer experiences and deliver excellence in service. The key to this is Cognitive IoT,” said Karan Bajwa, Managing Director, IBM India/South Asia. “With an unparalleled, growing global ecosystem of over 6,000 clients, 1,400 partners and 750 IoT patents, IBM is uniquely positioned to lead the IoT revolution across industries and help companies in India plug into critical new revenue streams.” Read More

Barco has organized road shows in Chennai and Hyderabad, the initiative is aimed at giving Barco partners and end-users a first-hand demonstration of OpSpace, Barco’s patent-pending operator-focused solution, and how it enhances operator efficiency in mission-critical control rooms for better business outcomes. Attendees will also have an opportunity to interact with 3D data in an immersive virtual reality environment, powered by Barco’s F50 projection solution. The 3D interaction will be supported by a solution from TechViz, Barco’s technology partner, which generates the stereo 3xD data from native CAD applications without any data conversion.  OpSpace offers an integrated canvas to view, interact with, and control different applications. It puts the operator at the centre of the information, with all data from multiple operational systems and security networks within easy reach. The cutting-edge solution enables operators to securely consult and manipulate all relevant i...

Spice Devices has introduced the uber premium and stylish Spice V801 in India. The aesthetically-designed and powerful Spice V801 is the flagship product which will represent the brand in sub-Rs.8K category. It is a perfect blend of outstanding style, features and offers fully optimized performance for its users. It aims at providing an inclusive yet all-new powerful and superior digital experience with faster-multitasking capabilities to today’s web-savvy, hyper-connected generation.  The exclusive blend of glossy and smooth matte finish with a streak of gold embellished in the middle makes V801 a perfect eye-catcher. Packed in an 8.3mm sleek design, the Spice V801 provides a unique double dose of social experience wherein the users can access two different social media accounts, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, at the same time. The Spice V801 is backed by a powerful 3GB RAM and 16GB internal memory expandable up to 32 GB offering a rich and hassle-fre...

YU Mobiles, a subsidiary of Micromax Informatics, has announced that it will be bringing in YUREKA 2, a new addition to its Yureka smartphone series. YUREKA 2 will be exclusively available during the Flipkart’s Big Billion Day on 20th September at a price of Rs.11,999.  The new smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch 2.5D glass screen, Qualcomm 3.0 Quick Charge and a fingerprint Sensor. Equipped with Snapdragon 625 Octa-core Processor the device is also powered by a 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Backed with a 3,930mAh battery, the new addition sports a 16MP rear camera + 8MP selfie camera setup.... Read More

The loss making unit of Tata Group , Tata Tele Services is considering to close down the mobile services business. Chairman N Chandrasekharan is evaluating various and best possible options by having discussions with other telecom companies to sell its stake in the telecom venture, but nothing concrete has materialised. If the group goes ahead with its plan, it will be the first major Tata unit to be closed down in its 149-year-old history. Tata Group is looking to shed non-core and loss-making business to focus on core business as it is sitting on a debt of USD 25 billion and Tata teleservices has 4 percent market share of Indian mobile telecom market and has 45 million mobile subscribers and the parent company Tata Sons, has made efforts to turn around Tata Tele by deciding to infuse Rs 12,000 crore recently after it had invested Rs 2,000 crore in the financial year 2016-17. The company can reduce its debt by selling telecom spectrum.... Read More

The new Telecom Policy (NTP 2018) expected before March 2018, will focus on providing affordable internet access to 1.3 billion Indians and facilitate domestic manufacturing to curb dependence on imports, Manoj Sinha, Minister of Telecom, Government Of India said. The new telecom policy will address sector issues and make them future-proof with the onset of disruptive technologies such as fifth-generation (5G) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The policy will also focus on 5G technology ecosystem, data security and privacy. Secondly, Internet to all will be the basic principle and to give a boost to telecom manufacturing would be a key factor of the new telecom policy, Sinha said.... Read More

Bharat Goenka, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Tally Solutions, the company behind the revolutionary Tally.ERP 9, was honored with the prestigious M Visvesvaraya Memorial Award. This is the first such award from the premier software association of the country, and given to recognize him as the “Father of the Indian software products industry. Sir M. Visvesvaraya Lifetime Achievement Award is mainly recognises for the Senior Scientists / Engineers state awards for scientists and engineers for the year 2017.  The contribution of engineers and their importance, countries around the world celebrate Engineer’s Day. Right from the invention of the wheel to the creation of Hyperloop transportation. The engineers have provided the vital push to human harnessing technology for their use. In India it has marked September 15 as National Engineer’s Day. This was done with the express purpose of appreciating the contribution of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya who was born on September ...