InfoPrint boosts solutions developer program with support for InfoPrint ProcessDirector partnersJune 29th, 2009 BANGALORE - InfoPrint Solutions Company, a joint venture between IBM and Ricoh, today announced a major enhancement to its developer support program, aimed at enabling partners to test and integrate new components into InfoPrint ProcessDirector (IPPD), the flagship output management workflow system. This developer program extension creates a systematic and programmatic way for independent software vendors (ISVs) who want to expand IPPD functionality to interact with the InfoPrint technical team and InfoPrint development support resources.
Microsoft India launches 'Online Services'July 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Businesses of all sizes, especially small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) can now save upto 50 percent of their IT-related costs with the launch of Microsoft Online Services. Microsoft India has also announced a free trial period of two-months for the range of services, which include e-mail, collaboration, conferencing and productivity capabilities.
Smartdata enterprises, the offshore software outsourcing companyApril 20th, 2009 MOHALI - Smartdata enterprises, an offshore software outsourcing company, has expertise in web and software applications development in the ever-growing software development offshore outsourcing global market. In 1996, SmartData Enterprises Incorporation, a consulting company was formed in Silicon Valley, California.
SYSTIME strengthens executive leadership teamMarch 12th, 2009 MUMBAI - SYSTIME, a CMS Group Company and the largest Oracle JD Edwards Practices globally, has recently announced the appointment of Indu as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this position of COO Indu will be responsible for the following functions: Global Delivery and Resource Management, Global HR and Recruitment, Global IT, Global Quality, Training and Workplace Management Group (Administration).
Proteans expands in Northern EuropeSeptember 2nd, 2009 BANGALORE - In the tough economic conditions during the past few months, most IT/software outsourcing companies have shown flat or negative growth in their revenues. Companies have been looking at opportunities in new geographies and industries to get growth.
Delhi Stock Exchange teams up with IBM to re-start its operationsJuly 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - IBM today announced that it has signed a 10-year information technology (IT) services agreement with Delhi Stock Exchange, one of the leading stock exchanges in India. As part of this Rs 11 crore agreement,
IBM will provide business continuity and disaster recovery services to DSE as well as remotely host and manage its IT infrastructure.
Satyam's new owner likely to be known MondayApril 12th, 2009 BANGALORE - India's fourth largest software exporter Satyam Computer will get a new buyer Monday, a little over three months after its founder B. Ramalinga Raju shocked India Inc by admitting massive financial fraud of Rs.7,800 crore (Rs.78 billion).
Post-Satyam scam, PWC India to set up advisory boardMarch 5th, 2009 CHENNAI - Global audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is cleaning up its Indian stables in the wake of the accounting scandal in Satyam Computer Services. According to a statement by the firm, an advisory board is being set up to provide guidance to the PwC leadership on its strategy and actions.
Mobile device management leader InnoPath software Comes to MumbaiApril 28th, 2009 MUMBAI - InnoPath Software, the leader in over-the-air customer care for mobile operators, is pleased to announce the continuation of the company's global expansion with the opening of a wholly owned subsidiary in Mumbai. The rapid growth and development of the region and in particular India are drivers behind this move, an addition that will place sales and support staff in the country.Customer care delivered via Mobile Device Management (MDM) provides operators with a way to reduce operational expenses, increase customer satisfaction, and deploy new services with confidence.
Microsoft launches entry-level server platform for small businessesApril 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Microsoft India today announced that it has expanded its industry-leading Windows Server family of operating systems with the launch of Windows Server 2008 Foundation.Built for businesses with 15 or fewer users - Windows Server 2008 Foundation delivers the reliability, security and manageability of the Windows Server platform - at a price affordable and within reach of small businesses. Now available in 40 countries including India, it will empower small businesses with the ability to run business applications and databases, host websites and will also offers basic server functionality such as file and print sharing and remote access.
Verizon offers direct connections through Mumbai, Chennai gatewaysFebruary 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Verizon Business, a global leader in communications and IT solutions, plans to offer direct connections to one of the world's largest global networks through its two international gateways in Mumbai and Chennai. This follows approval from the India government's Department of Telecommunications to operate these under its international long-distance license, the New Jersey based company announced Friday.
San Diego Padres follow New York Yankees onto Internet broadcasts of gamesJune 29th, 2009 Padres follow Yankees with Internet broadcastsSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres are following the New York Yankees onto the Internet with live local-market video broadcasts. The Padres, Cox Communications San Diego and MLB Advanced Media announced an agreement Monday that starts broadcasts July 16 for customers of Cox's high speed Internet service.
Slain engineer's body beings sent to IndiaJanuary 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - As police investigated the murder of a software engineer from Hyderabad in the US, the Indian consulate in Houston sent an official to Little Rock, Arkansas to help arrange the transfer of the body to India. The body of Akshay Vishal, an employee of fraud-hit Satyam Computer Services Limited who was on contract with US company Jet Falcon, has been sent for autopsy.
Dell India to renew focus on small, medium businessJuly 10th, 2009 CHENNAI - With India housing around 7.6 million small and medium business (SMB) units and offering a good growth opportunity, computer manufacturer Dell India has realigned its focus on the sector, a senior company official said Friday. "We have refreshed our Vostro range of laptops targeted at the SMB segment with new features.
IT major IBM to enter mobile application segmentJune 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Targeting users of business and smart phones, computer services major IBM Wednesday announced a $100-million investment in the mobile services space globally, including India. "IBM is investing to create technology in its labs that brings simple, easy-to-use services to the millions of people who have bypassed the personal computer as their primary method of accessing the Internet, and instead use their mobile devices for conducting financial transactions, entertainment, shopping and more," IBM said in a statement.