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Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has announced the launch of Huawei P20 Pro and Huawei P20 lite in India. The company also announced the launch of Huawei P20 lite as part of their P20 series in mid-range segment with 24MP front Camera and a 16MP dual rear camera with an exquisite all-glass design.  Commenting on the launch, Peter Zhai, CEO, Huawei India Consumer Business Group, said, “We have been present in India for the last 18 years and as part of our India strategy, we have been consistently investing in India and expanding our footprint in the market. This is a milestone launch for us wherein we present the best of cutting edge technology with the most innovative features further enriching user experience. We are confident that our industry defining products and focus on innovation will appeal to our consumers in India and ensure an unparalleled growth in this market. “  “Huawei devices have resonated with consumers as a result of our commitment and focus ...

With an aim to offer extended benefits to the masses at a fairly low cost, Detel has announced the launch of its new feature phone, Detel D30 packed with multiple enhanced features. The phone, priced at Rs.899, caters to the requirements of the growing segment of mobile users who are willing to use advanced features in their mobile phones, but at a low price. It is exclusively available for purchase on B2BAdda.com. The phone comes with a 2.4-inch sleek display and a digital dual (front and rear) camera with a flash light. It is backed by a 1,400mAh powerful battery, and also allows users to use the device on a power saving mode. Designed with a perfect look, the phone also boasts of other aspiring features like auto call recording, call blacklist, multiple language support, an audio/ video player and four LED lights. In terms of storage, the phone comes with a microSD card support of up to 16 GB. Yogesh Bhatia, MD, S. G. Corporate Mobility (parent company of Detel), sai...

Alcatel has relaunched A3 10” tablet from its A series. The Alcatel A3 10 comes with a 10’’HD IPS Display (1280 x 800 pixels) with 16M colours. It features ergonomic design and a slim 3D texturized back cover. Equipped with a 4,600mAh non-removable battery, the tablet also packs an 8MP primary and 5MP front camera for snapshots and video calls. Running on Android N 7.0, the device supports 4G LTE connectivity and is powered by a 1.1 GHz quad-core processor alongside 16GB ROM and 3GB RAM of storage. Speaking at the launch, Praveen Valecha, Regional Director, Alcatel India, remarked, “With the success of the launch of A310 in the Indian market. We have come up with all-new specification for the consumers to experience them never like before entertainment on this 10” HD tablet.... Read More

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced the HPE ProLiant for Microsoft Azure Stack (Gen 10), leveraging Intel’s latest Purley-based Xeon processors to enable customers to run workloads more quickly and securely. The next-gen HPE ProLiant for Microsoft Azure Stack solution delivers higher storage capacity, increased cache capacity, better performance, and increased security. Based on the HPE DL380 Gen 10 server, the solution enables customers to gain the benefits of a Microsoft Azure public cloud in an on-premises deployment. “IT departments are under huge pressure from lines of business to utilize new technologies that drive innovation and growth—while simultaneously reducing costs,” said Vikram K, Senior Director, Hybrid IT, HPE India. “Leveraging our long-standing partnership with Microsoft and joint R&D efforts, we are able to deliver a solution that fits the needs of our customers, enabling them to simplify IT implementation and reap the benefits associated wit...

Fox Mobiles has announced the launch of its new range of Simple, No-Nonsense Basic Keypad Phones. The models launched are - · BigDaddy V2: Lasts for 30 days with a 3600 mAh big battery. Display: 2.8 inch, Battery: 30 days standby (18 hours talktime). · Bolt FX241: Premium basic phone with a powerful torch light. Display: 2.4 inch, Battery: 12 days standby (7.25 hours talktime), 1800 mAh battery. · Champ FX241: Long battery life in a slim basic phone. Display: 2.4 inch, Battery: 12 days standby (7.25 hours talktime), 1800 mAh battery. · Atom FX180: Slim and incredibly capable basic phone. Display: 1.8 inch, Battery: 7 days standby (4 hours talktime), 1000 mAh battery All phones come with wireless FM Radio, a power saving mode that boosts battery life by 10% and have an understated design aesthetic, perfect for use in any setting. They have tied up with Amazon for the online sales of these products. These products will also be distributed offline through their network o...

Dell India has announced the launch of the new Inspiron series, now equipped with AMD Ryzen Processor with Radeon RX Vega Graphics. The Inspiron 15 (5575) is the latest additions to Dell’s portfolio of mainstream performance notebooks, powered by AMD Ryzen to deliver split-second responsiveness and an incredibly fast and reliable performance. Dell’s lineup of notebooks in 2018 prioritize an immersive experience, delivered by an irreplaceable backbone that is the latest AMD Ryzen processors. A sophisticated design in a striking aluminum finish, along with an array of options to deliver a fully immersive and elevated entertainment experience, the Inspiron 15 (5575) is a sure-shot head-turner. With consumers turning to their laptops for viewing high-definition content on larger screens, there is no looking away with the stunning anti-glare HD and FHD display, available on the Inspiron 15 (5575). The machine incorporates features of the exciting CES 2018 launch –Dell Cinema – wit...

BRITZO has launched its smart mobile phone brand ‘iVVO’ in India. The brand launch has been followed by the rollout of eight smart 2G feature phones by iVVO that are segmented across five product categories, namely BEATZ, PRIMO, SELFEE, TUFF, and VOLT. The company will also be launching of its first 4G feature phone ‘Skipper’ along with two Android Go 4G smartphones belonging to ‘Storm’ series. All of the launched products are priced from Rs. 649 to Rs. 5,999 and extend superlative features aimed at the rural population – including multilingual support, feature phone-based WhatsApp and Wi-Fi tethering, facial recognition, shatterproof smartphone screens. As part of the initial product rollout, three smart feature phones have been launched under the product category BEATZ, two each under PRIMO, one each under TUFF, VOLT, and SELFEE. The entire product range comes with a mix and match of unconventional features such as smart applications, K-type box speakers, shock-proof desi...

McAfee has announced the continued growth of the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance (SIA) with the addition of 19 new partners to the program, and seven newly-certified integrated solutions. McAfee SIA helps accelerate the development of open and interoperable security products, simplify integration with complex customer environments, and provide a truly integrated, connected security ecosystem to maximize the value of existing customer security investments. According to the McAfee report, Hacking the Skills Shortage, demand for cybersecurity professionals is outpacing the supply of qualified workers. However, almost nine out of 10 respondents said that cybersecurity technology could help compensate for a skills shortage. The shortage of qualified workers coupled with the vast number of cyber threats facing businesses highlights the need for IT departments to utilize integrated solutions to achieve more with fewer resources. “The threat landscape facing today’s busines...

Infinix Mobile has launched an uber-cool Topaz blue colour in its latest Hot S3 series. Giving an edge to its customer’s style quotient, the variant comes supported with the advanced Face unlock feature. Apart from their newly-launched hip new blue variant, the smartphone is also available in Blush Gold and Sandstone Black colour variants. Perfect Selfie With 20-megapixel front camera, the smartphone can create, high-resolution images featuring extraordinary clarity and vivid natural colours with every selfie. The dual LED soft light flash creates a soft radiant complexion of a supermodel for a beautiful picture-perfect image every time. The HOT S3 comes with a unique feature called Full View selfie mode, which lets capture the selfies on full view screen. Not only this, the smartphone lets user take Bokeh shots. While its 13-megapixel rear camera supports PDAF and F2.0 aperture with features like touch focus, HDR, panorama and 1080p video recording.... Read More

Its been at least a decade when we first got to know Orkut as a social networking platform and it seemed that it was the next big thing or a breakthrough in the Business Platform & industry. However, in came Facebook and suppressed Orkut’s chariot of glory while becoming the social media giant it is today. That said, with people vouching to delete their Facebook accounts in the wake of the massive data breach scandal involving Cambridge Analytica, Orkut founder Orkut Buyukkokten has launched ‘Hello’ in India, which is a new social media app and a possible Facebook alternative.For the unknown, Orkut Buyukkokten is a former Google employee and the current CEO of Hello Network, who has now announced his company’s entry into the Indian market amid all the controversies surrounding the data breach scandal involving Facebook.  Built particularly for the new mobile generation, "Hello" brings people together around their interests to create positive, meaningful, authent...

This week, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before members of Congress, splitting his visit into two days of questioning. There were expected queries regarding the Cambridge Analytica data breach scandal, about whether Facebook has grown too large and could be considered a monopoly, and how to better regulate the platform, as a firestorm rocks over its data privacy scandal, with pressure mounting for new regulations on social media platforms. Less expected were the weird and somewhat rambling moments throughout the combined 12 hours of testimony, as members of Congress grappled with the legitimately complicated technology they were questioning. At times, lawmakers relied on slightly clunky metaphors, revealing anecdotes, and corny jokes. The 33-year-old chief executive is expected to face a grilling before a Senate panel , and follow up with an appearance in the House of Representatives the following days. Before launching into his question, Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL...

If sources are to be believed, Google is in talks with Nokia to buy the latter’s airborne broadband system. The search giant would use Nokia's technology to offer faster in-flight Wi-Fi. Nokia announced its air-to-ground connectivity network late last year with internet speeds as fast as or faster than those of the in-flight internet company Gogo. If an acquisition goes through, having its own Wi-Fi system on planes would allow Google to attract people toward its entertainment products, like YouTube or Play Music.  It will be one of the many connectivity-focused projects that Google’s parent company Alphabet is working on.... Read More

Xiaomi has opened three new smartphone manufacturing plants in India. This move is in line with its strategy to enhance the handset maker’s business in the country. The three new smartphone plants that are coming up in partnership with Foxconn will be set up in campuses in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh and a new campus in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu with a total campus area of 180 acres. Xiaomi however did not reveal its investment in the latest smartphone production units in India. The company has also stated manufacturing smartphones at its power bank plant in partnership with Hipad Technology in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The #1 smartphone company that is at present ahead of Samsung has as part of its localization strategy added its first SMT (Surface Mount Technology) plant dedicated towards local manufacturing of PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) units in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, in partnership with Foxconn..... Read More

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Pegasystems Inc. has announced Pega GDPR Accelerator – a set of customizable templates for Pega software that helps businesses accelerate compliance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). When GDPR becomes effective on May 25, EU residents will have unprecedented powers to view, limit, or even erase any information businesses collect about them. And the demand will likely be significant. According to a recent Pega study of 7,000 EU residents, 82 per cent plan to exercise these new GDPR rights when the regulation goes into effect. But saddled with legacy systems, most global businesses are unprepared to track and gather this information on demand across their siloed organizations. This could result not only in the loss of valuable customer data but also massive fines of up to four per cent of global revenue for non-compliance. To address this extraordinary IT infrastructure challenge, Pega GDPR Accelerator provides a set of customizable GDPR templates a...

Tata Cliq by Tata Unistore (a part of the Tata group venture) has partnered with Adobe to deliver enhanced digital experiences for customers in India. Tata Cliq is the country’s first-of-its-kind “phygital” marketplace that combines online shopping with an offline store experience. The company is leveraging Adobe Experience Cloud to offer personalized, relevant and seamless digital experiences for luxury brand shoppers across Tata Cliq’s website, as well as mobile application. The announcement on Tata Cliq’s partnership with Adobe sets the tone for Adobe Symposium 2018, India’s biggest digital marketing event, slated for 26th April at Grand Hyatt in Mumbai. The event is expected to draw over 1,400 professionals, who will discover digital transformation stories of “experience makers” representing many of India’s biggest brands including Aditya Birla Group, Flipkart, Myntra, Yatra, and Freecharge..... Read More

Rishad Premji has been named as the new chairman of NASSCOM. Rishad succeeds Raman Roy, chairman and MD of Quatrro Global Services who was the chairman for 2017-18. Keshav R Murugesh, CEO of WNS Global has been appointed as the new vice chairman. On Premji’s appointment, NASSCOM tweeted - “We welcome Rishad Premji, Chairman, and @Keshav_Murugesh, vice chairman! President @debjani_ghosh and the NASSCOM Family look forward to supporting them, as we continue to catalyze & transform India's #technology industry together.” “I am honored to have the vote of confidence of the NASSCOM leadership team as we stand on the cusp of a digital transformation. I look forward to working closely with NASSCOM’s multiple and versatile teams, and continuing our endeavors to foster growth in changing times,” said Rishad Premji, chairman, NASSCOM.... Read More

SAP SE has organized a unique summit, Digital4Growth “IncTank”, (Inclusive Think Tank) to ideate and deliberate how Digital can be best leveraged to address opportunities that can accelerate growth in an inclusive and sustainable society. With 462.1 million Internet users, making India the second fastest-growing country in terms of social media penetration, digital technologies present a big opportunity to unlock its demographic dividend through right skilling and support, as well as drive inclusive economic growth.  “We believe technology is the only enabler that will ensure every individual, every business, every institution and every sector is included in India’s growth. The Digital4Growth IncTank has been constituted with an aim to make digital inclusion an essential element to chart the nation’s transformation story,” said Deb Deep Sengupta, President &     Managing Director, SAP Indian Subcontinent. “SAP is committed to proactively seek collaboratio...

Google has announced the latest addition to its #MadebyGoogle family of hardware products in India – Google Home and Google Home Mini. Powered by Google Assistant, Google Home and Google Home Mini are Google's voice-activated speakers that are customized for India. Google Home and Google Home Mini will be priced at Rs.9,999 and Rs.4,499, respectively and will be available for purchase online exclusively on Flipkart, and in over 750 retail stores across the country, including Reliance Digital, Croma, Bajaj Electronics, Vijay Sales, Sangeetha, and Poorvika. According to the company, this offer valid until 30th April, 2018. Google Home Mini is available in two colours – Chalk and Charcoal, while Google Home will be available in Chalk. Coral will be coming soon.  The launch also comes with exciting new offers: when buying Google Home or Google Home Mini on Flipkart, users get a FREE JioFi router along with special offers on music subscriptions; when buying Google Home or ...

Mphasis has entered into collaboration with International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) to set up an Mphasis IIIT-B Center of Excellence for Cognitive Computing. The Center will focus on applied research with relevance for society and enterprises. Mphasis will invest more than Rs.50 million over the next three years on this initiative. The key expected outcomes from the Mphasis – IIIT-B Center of Excellence for Cognitive Computing include – · World-class proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and research papers. All intellectual assets generated from the program would be open-sourced and accessible for everyone. · Annual conferences and workshops to encourage collaboration and knowledge exchange between academia and industry. · Periodic cognitive computing training programs for students from underserved communities. · A think tank to provide consultation for startups, industry partners and Government..... Read More