Wipro bags outsourcing contract from Unitech WirelessMay 6th, 2009 BANGALORE - Wipro Technologies has bagged an outsourcing contract for an undisclosed amount from telecom company Unitech Wireless, the IT firm said Wednesday. Unitech Wireless, which received licence last year to operate in 22 telecom circles in the country, is yet to launch its services.
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.
3G spectrum auction soon, but no orders for equipmentJanuary 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Though the third generation (3G) mobile spectrum auctions may happen anytime soon, the final rollout of services will likely be delayed in the long run. The reason: private telecom operators have not yet placed any orders for new equipment with the vendors.
Alvarion shares jump after deal with Italian wireless Internet companyJune 23rd, 2009 Alvarion shares climb after Italy dealNEW YORK — Shares of Alvarion Ltd. jumped Tuesday after the Israeli provider of wireless broadband technology and services said it was chosen to deploy a nationwide mobile wireless data network in Italy.
HCL bags 350 million dollars 'Readers Digest' dealMarch 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's leading offshore IT and software development company, the HCL on Monday announced that it has bagged a seven year 350 million dollars IT services outsourcing contract from media and marketing house 'Readers Digest Association' (RDA). According to a HCL statement, under the deal, the IT giant would re-build and migrate RDA's mainframe environment to its New Jersey data centre facility.
TWC CEO Glenn Britt says wireless broadband won't cut into wired Internet businessJuly 29th, 2009 On the Call: TWC CEO Glenn BrittTime Warner Cable Inc., the nation's second largest cable TV operator, is planning to launch a high-speed wireless Internet service in the fall with Clearwire Corp. It will start with four cities, including Charlotte, N.C.
Verizon Wireless, Google in partnership to develop new Android smart phonesOctober 6th, 2009 Verizon Wireless, Google in Android partnershipNEW YORK — Verizon Wireless said Tuesday it will put substantial resources into developing and selling phones that use Google Inc.'s Android software. Verizon Wireless had already said it would sell Android phones, but the announcement suggests that the carrier is positioning these "smart" phones as a main means of competing with Apple Inc.'s iPhone, which is exclusive to AT&T Inc.
HCL bags $350 million outsourcing deal from Reader's DigestMarch 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - HCL Technologies, a leading global IT solutions major, Monday announced a $350-million deal from Reader's Digest spread over seven years to provide a wide range of outsourcing services. The scope of the deal with Reader's Digest Association includes development of software applications, infrastructure support, network security, data storage, disaster recovery and support for data centres, a company statement said.
Nokia jumps into PC market with netbook'-sized laptop, latching on to wireless trendAugust 24th, 2009 Nokia to make laptop, jumping on wireless trendNEW YORK — Nokia Corp., the world's largest maker of cell phones, said Monday that it will start making a small, light laptop, similar to ones PC manufacturers are already selling through wireless carriers around the world. The Finnish company says the Nokia Booklet 3G will run Microsoft Corp.'s Windows software, have a 10-inch screen and weigh 2.8 pounds.
Wipro Infotech bags Rs. 11.8 billion software outsourcing dealMarch 13th, 2009 BANGALORE - Wipro Infotech has bagged a Rs.11.82-billion (Rs.1,182-crore) IT outsourcing contract from the state-run Employees State Insurance Corp (ESIC), the company said Friday. In bagging the deal, Wipro outbid India's other two IT bellwethers Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys Technologies in a global tender floated in November 2008 for ESIC's 'Project Panchdeep'.
Epicor Software inks deal amending its credit facilityOctober 6th, 2009 Epicor Software amends deal for line of creditIRVINE, Calif. — Epicor Software Corp.
Unitech, Satyam to be listed on Morgan Stanley index (Capsule)August 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Realty major Unitech and IT firm Mahindra Satyam were included in the Morgan Stanley Capital Index in the Emerging Market category from Monday, a company official from Unitech said. Mahindra Satyam will also be included in Morgan Stanley's Global Standard Indices.
Top 10 Wireless RoutersFebruary 19th, 2009 Are you still wired? Come out of the jungle of spaghetti like wires and be stylish. I mean enough of all the cords and all.
Verizon Wireless looks to prevent accidental data charges for fumble-fingered phone ownersAugust 26th, 2009 Cell phone users rack up accidental data chargesNEW YORK — Verizon Wireless is looking into ways to prevent subscribers without data plans from accidentally starting up the Web browser on their phones and racking up $1.99 in fees each time. On many phones, including ones on other carriers, it's easy to inadvertently hit a button that brings up the Web browser.
YouTube says Warner Music artists to return in the coming months; complete catalog by year-endSeptember 30th, 2009 YouTube says Warner Music videos back in monthsLOS ANGELES — YouTube says music videos from Warner Music Group Corp. will return to the video site in the coming months after a nine-month dispute over deal terms.