L&T Ventures Into Microfinance with BR from CranesMarch 18th, 2009 Cranes software bags BR.net order from L and T finance ltd. BANGALORE - Cranes Software International Ltd.
Cranes Software Subsidiary Proland Software announces strategic partnership with VirusBusterJune 8th, 2009 BANGALORE/ BUDAPEST - Cranes Software Subsidiary Proland Software, an IT security company that owns the Protector Plus range of Anti-virus software products, has entered into a strategic partnership with VirusBuster, a Hungary-based security solutions provider. The partnership is an important step for VirusBuster to further strengthen its position in international markets, and will increase Proland's existing product portfolio.
Germany's SAP announces offer for Swiss forecasting software company SAF worth over $90MJuly 20th, 2009 SAP offers to buy Swiss-based software company SAFBERLIN — Germany's SAP AG on Monday offered to buy SAF Simulation, Analysis and Forecasting AG in a deal that values the Swiss-based developer of ordering and forecasting software at euro63.7 million (US$90.6 million). Business software maker SAP said it has a "long history of successful cooperation" with SAF but currently holds no shares in the Taegerwilen, Switzerland-based company.
New software to convert ordinary laptops into supercomputersJanuary 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new software will convert ordinary laptops into powerful supercomputers to extract features and patterns from enormously complex data sets. The tool - a set of problem-solving calculations known as an algorithm - is compact enough to run on computers and laptops with as little as two gigabytes of memory.
SriLankan Airlines chooses Kerala IT firm's softwareFebruary 17th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of the island nation, has opted for the city-based IBS Group's software 'iFly Loyalty' for handling its frequent flier programme and customer relationship management functions, the IT firm said here Wednesday. 'iFly is a new generation IT solution developed specifically for the evolving airline industry, and will set new standards in the market,' IBS Group chairman and chief executive V.K.
Google announces own operating system to take on MicrosoftJuly 8th, 2009 NEW YORK - Internet giant Google announced Wednesday the arrival of its own computer operating system, initially designed for use with Netbook computers. Google Chrome OS, based on the company's nine-month old browser software, is to be available to consumers from the second half of 2010, a statement on Google's blog said.
Microsoft to release full version of free Security Essentials antivirus software for PCsSeptember 30th, 2009 Microsoft to release free antivirus PC softwareREDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft Corp.
New software sorts music by your moodMarch 18th, 2009 LONDON - A software device developed by researchers can recognise musical characteristics and sort songs according to moods, besides blending in suitable images to the rhythm of music. Until now, anyone wishing to maintain an overview of their favourite music and photos had to laboriously assign keywords to everything using cumbersome administration software.
Cutting-edge computers can see through your disguiseJuly 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A cutting-edge face recognition software could revolutionize security systems, especially if it can see through disguises, according to the latest research. Every face has special features that define that person, yet faces can also be very similar, explained Lin Huang from Florida Atlantic University (FLA), in Boca Raton.
International cyber attack broader than suspected; White House, Pentagon among targetsJuly 8th, 2009 White House among targets of sweeping cyber attackWASHINGTON — The powerful attack that overwhelmed computers at U.S. and South Korean government agencies for days was even broader than realized, also targeting the White House, the Pentagon and the New York Stock Exchange.
MindTree unveils knowledge management solutionJuly 8th, 2009 BANGALORE - MindTree Ltd unveiled its knowledge management solution for providing competitive advantage to the manufacturing industry, the global software major said Wednesday. The software is designed to help manufacturing organisations to execute ideas of their workforce, resulting in innovative solutions, higher productivity and faster response and delivery, MindTree vice-president R.
Malaysia Airlines chooses Kerala IT firm's softwareApril 30th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - MASholidays, the travel and leisure arm of Malaysia Airlines, has opted for the city-based IBS Software Services' tour management solution 'iFly Tour', the IT firm said here Thursday. iFly Tour, a product under the iFly solution suite, offers an online booking system that is fully integrated with real time inventory of flights, hotel rooms and other products.
Userful and ThinNetworks Announces World’s Largest Virtual Desktop DeploymentFebruary 20th, 2009 Userful Multiplier has been much talked about for its innovation that could virtually turn 1 ordinary PC into 10. This time the company has joined hands with ThinNetworks to supply 356,800 virtualized desktops to schools in all of Brazil's 5,560 municipalities.
Beta test of Microsoft's free computer security software set to debut next weekJune 18th, 2009 Microsoft readies free PC security softwareSEATTLE — Microsoft Corp. said Thursday it plans to release a beta test of its free computer security program next week and is on track to launch a finished product in the fall.
Aircel awards multi-million-dollar contract to TelcordiaJune 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Telecom operator Aircel has awarded a five-year multi-million-dollar contract to Telcordia, a global communication software service provider, for implementing its real-time charging solution, the company said Tuesday. Aircel is a joint venture between Malaysia's Maxis Communications and India's Apollo HOspitals Group.