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Google has announced the roll out of Railwire Wi-Fi at Udhagamandalam (Ooty) bringing in high-speed Internet to 100 of the busiest railway stations across India. Over 10 million people who pass through these stations every day now have an access to fast Internet speed to stream an HD video, research their destination or download a new book or game for the journey ahead. With over 5 million monthly users, the Google Railtel Wi-Fi is helping millions of Indians discover the benefits of Internet with 15,000 first time users connecting to the network everyday... See More

LAVA International has announced the launch of Lava X50 Plus. Lava X50 Plus is a testimony to the brand’s value proposition of making aspirational technology accessible by offering reliable products and services. Lava X50 Plus is a holistic smartphone with an excellent combination of space and speed it provides. On this smartphone, mobile application loading is 45% faster, thanks to its 32GB ROM. The smartphone offers faster and seamless mobile apps experience aiding consumers to multi-task easily on their phone. Lava X50 Plus comes at a pocket friendly price of Rs. 9,199/-. Lava X50 Plus is the only device which comes with 32 GB ROM at this price point, which stores three times more data compared to 16 GB ROM providing the consumers with ample storage for music, videos, pictures, applications, and other data... See More LAVA X50 Budget 4G Smartphones Launched in India

ASUS,has announced the availability of Zenfone 3 Max 5.5 (ZC553KL) in India. Priced at Rs.17,999, the stunning smartphone can be purchased on select ASUS Preferred Partner’s retail outlets and all major Online Sales Portals. The 5.2-inch variant (ZC520TL), which was launched along with Zenfone 3 Max 5.5 last month, is already available at Rs.12,999. Keeping in line with ASUS’ “design thinking” philosophy, the beautifully constructed Zenfone 3 Max 5.5 features a 2.5D contoured glass touchscreen in a finely sandblasted full-metal, aluminum-alloy body with brilliant diamond cut chamfered edges. To reduce bulk, the sleek smartphone is surrounded by a 2.25mm bezel that gives it a high 75% screen to body ratio... See More

Airtel Payments Bank today announced that customers will get free Airtel talktime for every rupee deposited. Any customer opening a savings account with Airtel Payments Bank, will get one minute of talk time on his/her Airtel mobile for every Rupee deposited. For e.g. if a customer opens an account with a deposit of Rs 1,000 then he/she will get 1,000 minutes of free talk time on his/her Airtel mobile number. The talk time can be used for calling all over India and this benefit is applicable on first time deposits only. Airtel Payments Bank has rolled out pilot service... See More

Finnish company HMD Global will bring a new generation of Nokia Smartphones in the first half of  2017  , alongside the existing Nokia branded feature phone business. The launch of HMD comes just six months after the company signed a strategic licensing agreement with Nokia, giving HMD exclusive use of the Nokia brand on mobile phones and tablets worldwide for the next 10 years. With a leading position in the feature phone market already, HMD has a significant global foothold including Americas, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, India and China from day one. This scale, coupled with a world-class and highly experienced leadership team positions HMD for a truly accelerated start ... See More

Indus Towers, India’s largest telecom tower company is contributing to Digital India and Smart Cities dream by building NextGen towers. With this focus of putting up a robust NextGen Digital services network, Indus Towers today announced their nationwide initiative of aesthetic sites, a unification of world class technology and innovation, location aesthetics and environmental considerations.... See More

Lava International  is betting big on the growing demand for VoLTE (Voice over Long Term Evolution) enabled devices by offering VoLTE on 77 per cent of its smartphones. The company has 17 VoLTE handsets out of 22 4G smartphones offered to end consumers and has gained a leading position amongst the Indian handset vendors having maximum number of VoLTE enabled smartphones. Lava with its vision to make reliable technologies accessible, has introduced VoLTE on all its recently launched smartphones. Further, all Lava smartphones which were launched even 9-12 months back will be upgraded to VoLTE in a few months’ time... See More

Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, is collaborating with Alibaba Group’s YunOS to provide connectivity and security for YunOS – developed by Alibaba Group. YunOS is a cloud-based, data and services oriented Internet of Things (IoT) operating system, widely integrated into IoT devices, as well as chips and sensors across industries. In this partnership, Gemalto provides its Allynis Trusted Service Hub that allows easy provisioning of security sensitive applications throughout the identity lifecycle management. Security is a paramount component in IoT devices as it provides the peace of mind for YunOS customers, such as drivers of connected cars, and users of smart home appliances and mobile devices. This alliance extends YunOS’ vision of a uniform identity framework for disparate IoT applications....  See More

Zen has launched Cinemax 2+, a  5.5-inch smartphone on  Shopclues  at Rs 3,777. Loaded with premium features such as a 5.5” screen, Android 5.1 Lollipop, 8 GB storage, a 2,900 mAh battery and a whopping 5 MP camera, the device. Operating on a 1.3 GHz quad core processor powered by a 1 GB RAM, the dual-SIM smartphone boasts a good internal storage memory which is further expandable up to 32 GB. With a 5.5” IPS curved display and 3G connectivity, the smartphone offers its consumers a long battery life and a perfect dose of uninterrupted entertainment. The Cinemax 2+ smartphone also promises up to 7 hours of talktime and 200 hours of standby time. The 5 MP primary camera and 2 MP front-facing camera deliver high-quality pictures and even provides video calling experience to the user.... See More

Over 2 billion mobile users will use their devices for banking purposes by the end of 2021, compared to 1.2 billion this year globally says  Juniper Research . The new research,  Retail Banking : Digital Transformation & Disruptor Opportunities 2016-2021, found that the number of  mobile banking  logins are now exceeding that of internet banking logins in many markets. For example, the BBA ( British Trade Association for Banking ) announced that banking app logins in the UK reached a record 11 million per day during 2015, compared to 4.3 million internet banking logins during the same period. Meanwhile, a recent Consumer Survey conducted by  Juniper Research  found that around 65 per cent of  mobile banking  customers in the US and the UK uses an app to conduct banking services..... See More

Gionee has strengthened its P Series portfolio with the launch of the Gionee P7 Max. The all-new P7 Max has a great body endowed with transparent and glittering texture that is sure to catch everyone’s eye along with a heavy-duty processor that can multi-task with ease. P7 Max is powered by MT6595 octa core 2.2 GHz processor and comes with 3 GB RAM providing a seamless experience for its users while watching flicks and playing video games..... See More

As per Guidelines on Implementation of E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016, the  E-waste collection   target for FY2022-23 would be 70 per cent of  E-waste generation . Initially,  E-waste collection  target for the financial year 2016-17 would be 15 per cent of the  estimated E-waste generation , and for the year 2017-18, the collection target would be 30 per cent. These targets would increase to 40 per cent for next 2 financial years between 2018-20, 50 per cent for the financial years between 2020-22 and 70 per cent of the  estimated E-waste generation  for the financial years 2022 – 2023 onwards... See More

Reliance Jio Infocomm  has created a world record by crossing 16 million subscribers in its first month of operations. The company launched Jio Welcome Offer on Teachers Day i.e. September 5 and within 26 days has added 16 million subscribers. Jio has achieved this growth faster than any other telecom operator or start up in the world including the likes of Facebook, WhatsApp and Skype. Mukesh D Ambani, chairman, Reliance Industries , said, “We are delighted and humbled by the overwhelming response across India to the Jio Welcome Offer. Jio is built to empower every Indian with the power of data. We are delighted that people have recognized this and are utilizing our services to the fullest. We are customer-obsessed and committed to improve every day to exceed expectations of our customers.”... See More

National Agriculture Market (NAM) , a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks existing APMC mantis has now connected 250 markets to the portal. The  e-NAM portal  provides a single window service for all APMC related information and services such as: commodity arrivals and prices, buy and sell trade offers, provision to respond to trade offers, among other services. While material flow (agriculture produce) continue to happen through mandis, an online market reduces transaction costs and information asymmetry. Union minister of agriculture & farmers welfare, Radha Mohan Singh has successfully announced the completion of e-NAM first phase and launched  e-NAM Mobile App  in New Delhi... See More

In the spectrum auction,  Idea  has successfully completed its pan-India mobile broadband footprint by acquiring 349.20 MHz 4G spectrum for Rs 12,798 crore. Commenting on the spectrum auction,  Kumar Mangalam Birla , chairman, Idea Cellular said,”‘To fulfil our  prime minister’s Narendra Modi ‘s vision of  Digital India , Idea in this auction completes its pan-India wireless broadband footprint. With an aggregate spectrum holding of over 890 MHz (in FDD and TDD technology bands) including acquisition in the current auction of 349.20 MHz, Idea has filled all of its spectrum coverage requirements, while procuring a substantial part of its broadband capacity needs for the next decade.” “The company will now focus on expanding its wireless broadband presence primarily on 4G LTE technology  to over a billion Indians while offering world class high speed digital customer experience like never before,” added Birla.... See More

Bharti Airtel has acquired 173.8 MHz spectrum across 1800/2100/2300 MHz bands for a total consideration of Rs 14,244 crore in the latest  spectrum auction . The company now has 3G and 4G spectrum in all circles, giving it the widest mobile broadband footprint across the country. It already has 2G spectrum in all circles. Over the past six years, the company has acquired spectrum worth Rs 100,000 crore through auctions and trading. Through strategic buying, in the latest auction, Airtel has built new 4G/3G capabilities in 7 circles. The company has spent Rs 10,340 crore towards enhancing data capacities in 15 circles. It has also spent Rs 321 crore towards completing some of the existing partial blocks in 4 circles, giving it a second carrier for its future needs... See More

Google today announced that it will open a new  Google Cloud  Region in Mumbai and this is expected to be live in 2017. The India cloud region is aimed at offering  Google Cloud Platform  services to Indian developers and enterprise customers. The local region will help make Google Cloud Platform services even faster for Indian customers, enhancing differentiators that are already motivating companies to choose Google as their partner... See More

LeEco today announced the expansion of its e-commerce partnerships to include Amazon India and Snapdeal as part of its multi-platform strategy for its flagship Le Max2. Commenting on the partnership, Atul Jain, COO, Smart Electronics Business, LeEco Indiasaid, “To ensure that more users have access to our Le Max2, we are delighted to announce our partnership with Amazon India and Snapdeal. Through this move, we now have presence on all major ecommerce platforms in India along with our very own LeMall.com.” ... See More

Vodafone India  has launched an unbelievable data offer whereby customers will  pay for 1 GB and get 9 GB free data  for any customers connecting to  Vodafone SuperNet  with a new 4G handset this festive season. As a result, a customer connecting with a new 4G handset can now enjoy 10 GB data at the cost of just 1 GB for up to 3 months. This is being offered in circles where Vodafone offers its own 3G/4G service and can be availed by both prepaid and postpaid customers till December 31, 2016...  See More

ACER today announced  Anushka Sharma , Bollywood’s foremost actress as its brand ambassador. Anushka will feature in the upcoming campaigns – both offline and online for the brand and will endorse Acer’s gamut of revolutionary products ranging from laptops, desktops, ultrabooks and convertible laptops. The new campaign featuring Anushka Sharma will be broadcasted across mediums... See More

Bharti Airtel , India’s largest telecommunications services provider, today announced the launch of a special  4G data pack  that offers free data for 90 days to customers in Delhi. The free data pack is available for Rs 1,495 for existing users whereas new users can avail this offer via first recharge of Rs 1,494. Commenting on the newly launched offers,  Ajai Puri , director -Operations (India & South Asia), Bharti Airtel, said, “At Airtel,... See More

Initial results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) 2016 Global IoT Decision Maker Survey show that the organisations are pivoting away from proof of concept projects to scalable Internet of Things (IoT) deployments that are incorporating cloud, analytics, and security capabilities. 31.4 per cent of organizations surveyed have launched IoT solutions, with an additional 43 per cent looking to deploy in the next 12 months. 55 per cent of respondents see IoT as strategic to their business as a means to compete more effectiv.. See More

Icomera  and  Ericsson  are providing Wi-Fi connectivity onboard 386 of  Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed ICE trains in Germany . The Wi-Fi networks onboard the trains are connected to the radio access networks of all three of Germany’s mobile network operators thereby ensuring excellent connectivity. Since July 2016, Icomera and Ericsson have been implementing and supporting a mobile Internet connectivity solution onboard 386 of Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed ICE trains in Germany.

iBall has launched 4G 8-inch IPS HD display tablet i.e.  iBall Slide Cuboid  at Rs 8,999, a perfect entertainment device with immense possibilities for work, play, browsing and more. Featuring advanced display technology, Jumbo battery capacity, 4G technology and good looks with front-end speakers, the iBall Slide Cuboid aptitudes to deliver sharp experience like its edges, exhilarating you to the core. iBall Slide Cuboid delivers the superior feel and experience with its 8 inch IPS HD screen and resolution of 1280*800 brings vibrancy and flawless display in every single pixel offering a spectacle viewing from any broad and narrow angles.... See More

Vodafone has announced the launch of its  Vodafone SuperNet 4G services  in Rohtak. Sakshi Malik , the  RIO 2016 bronze medal winner  was also present at the launch as the chief guest. The launch in Haryana follows the successful launch of Vodafone SuperNet 4G services in Kerala, Karnataka, Kolkata, Delhi & NCR and Mumbai. Built on the efficient 1800 MHz band, this state-of-the-art network will enable Vodafone SuperNet 4G customers to access internet via mobile with speeds across a range of smart devices including Mi-Fi and dongles. Vodafone SuperNet 4G services can be readily accessed from 4G enabled handsets offered by leading smartphone manufacturers and available across the country... See More

Around 70 companies have applied for  Virtual Network Operators license  to  Department of Telecommunications (DoT) , government of India. According to industry insiders, the list of 70 companies does not include any large corporates but majority of VNO applicants are interested in starting ISP services. On the operator front, BSNL has shown active interest in joining hands with VNOs as it will help in extending its network to new customers and also help in increased capacity utilization of its mobile network. Initially Datawind and Oxigen had shown interest for virtual network operators license but  VARINDIA  could not confirm whether they applied for VNO license. In June, the  DoT  had issued guidelines for grant of Virtual Network Operators license to be finalized in 60 days. As per the guideline there was no restriction on the number of virtual network operators license per service area and the license was to be issued on a non-excl...

Sophos has announced that Sophos Email is now available in its cloud-based Sophos Central Management Platform. Customers and partners can now manage their email protection solution alongside Sophos endpoint, mobile, web and wireless security products from a unified, simple to use console. Sophos Email boosts security for cloud-based business email applications from the leading providers, including Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Exchange 2013 and Google Apps for Work. “Email is still the delivery mechanism of choice for cybercriminals targeting businesses with all types of threats. We hear that phishing, ransomware and even spam are regularly getting past the protection built into the popular cloud email services,” said Bryan Barney, Sr Vice-President & General Manager of the Network Security Group, Sophos. “Channel partners and IT departments need specialized security solutions as they fear email system vendors are unable to keep up with the dynamic threat landscape. Securit...

Lux Rao Country Leader-Future Cities & CTO-Technology Services, HP, India The Digital India of today is a disruptive social equalizer in that it empowers the citizens. Technology provides a great platform for mainstreaming the marginalized and paves the way for equitable opportunities enabling citizens to grow. The combination of Smart Cities, Digital Government, Citizen Services via Web & Mobile Technologies, the rise of social media and increased awareness is creating the momentum for a new age of opportunities and better citizen services. There is an immediate need for better alignment of technology, government policy... See More

Adding to its existing product lines, Konica Minolta has launched its new range of office and production printers. It includes bizhub 165e/185e,  bizhub 206/226, bizhub 227/287/367,  bizhub C227 and bizhub C368 / C308/ C258 series of colour and monochrome multifunctional products (MFP-print, copy, scan and fax all-in-one system).. .Read More

In line with the Government of India’s “ Make in India ” programme, Micromax has inaugurated its newest manufacturing facility in Telangana. It was inaugurated by Sri K. T. Rama Rao, Hon’ble Minister for IT and Sri P. Mahendra Reddy, Hon’ble Minister for Transport , in the presence of other senior State dignitaries. The Telangana manufacturing facility has been made operational from scratch in flat six months and will have the capacity to manufacture one million mobile phone devices per month. The facility currently employs 700 people and will increase the number to 1,000 employees in the next two months, boosting employment opportunities in the State. Sri K. T. Rama Rao, Minister for IT, Panchayat Raj and Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Telangana, said, “We are very happy that Micromax who has been a front-runner in demonstrating technological prowess by bringing future disruptions at affordable price points and has chosen Telangana as the dest...

Snapdeal has entered into partnership with Phicomm. Under this partnership, Snapdeal has launched the ultra-compact, super-slim Phicomm Clue 630 Smartphone , aiming to deliver the latest 4G technology at an affordable price to the Indian user. A 4G smartphone easy to use with dual-SIM is now within everyone’s reach. Steve Wang , GM, Phicomm India, said, “We are excited to announce the launch of ultra-compact, super-slim Phicomm Clue 630 with Snapdeal. We are confident that our association with Snapdeal will enable us to reach out to a wider audience, making 4G smartphones a reality for everyone.” The Phicomm Clue 630 is indisputably the best entry- level 4G dual-SIM phone 5.0″ HD display, 1GB DDR3 RAM + 8GB ROM (expandable to 64GB), quad-core snap dragon 210 processor, 2,300mAh removable  battery, anti-dazzle and high-level screen, 5-mega pixel with front camera and with HD video calling support, stores more than 45 HD H.265 Format Movies with 64GB Micro-SD Extension, ...

Data Security Council of India (DSCI) , in partnership with Google , has launched “ Internet Safety Program “. The Workshops aim at enhancing trust in the cyberspace by empowering MSMEs with knowledge and understanding to deal with cyber security challenges to stay safe and secure while operating online. Under the program, DSCI and Google will organize a series of workshops in various cities, to help inculcate safe and responsible behaviour in cyber space by sharing best practices and guidance with the audience, equipping them with necessary guidance, instructions and techniques to address cyber security challenges, and spreading awareness on legal and regulatory obligations. The program was inaugurated by Shri Amitabh Kant , CEO, Niti Aayog and Former Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Vinayak Godse, Senior Director, Data Security Council of India, said, “There has been an accelerating inc...

Panasonic India has launched the Eluga Arc phone today at a price of Rs.12,490. With its latest 2.5D curved HD IPS, the device also features additional security with a fingerpoint sensor. In terms of specifications, the Panasonic Eluga Arc comes with a 4.7-inch HD IPS display and is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor coupled with Adreno 306 GPU and 2GB RAM. The phone comes with 16GB of internal memory which is further expandable by up to 32GB via microSD card. The dual-SIM phone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop and supports 4G VoLTE connectivity option. On the camera front, the Eluga Arc has an 8-megapixel camera on the rear with LED flash along with a 5-megapixel camera on the front. Appealing to on-the-go professionals, the Eluga Arc is enabled with Android for Work support which allows enhanced IT Security and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) compatibility for private smart devices to operate securely on corporate networks... ...

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has chosen AuthShield , a unique and patented Make in India solution developed by the Indian Information Security Group – Innefu Labs to protect CRPF from data stealing, identity theft and online security threats such as phishing, ransomeware and system hacking. CRPF has requested 1,500 AuthShield Tokens in the first phase and is expected to deploy it in different parts of the country. AuthShield Authentication security is a unique and patented Multifactor authentication technology that works at the protocol layer and combines device mapping with multiple authentication form factors including Facial Biometrics. Working at the protocol layer offers AuthShield the advantages of integrating Multifactor Authentication with mails clients on smartphones and desktops, SAP, Transaction Authentication and Internet of Things (IoT). These unique features were not available with any existing authentication solution. Some of the top go...

Google has launched health cards in India today in collaboration with Apollo Hospitals . Now, information on over 400 health conditions can be searched quickly and easily in Hindi as well as English languages. In the long run, Google plans to launch it in Indic languages too. These Health Cards have been integrated into the Google Knowledge graph which powers the search experience in India. The heath cards will be available on Google search on android, iOS phones and tablets, mobiles and desktop browsers. Google worked with Apollo Hospitals, Columbia Asia Hospital and many other hospitals to review the content.  Also, it consulted AIIMS and ASHAs to ensure the information on the cards is useful and accessible.... See More

To enable businesses deliver new services faster and drive revenue growth, Intel has come up with a new range of technologies, investments and industry collaborations. This will help in easy deployment of agile and scalable clouds. Intel is easing the path with new processors, solid-state drives and a range of industry collaborations to help businesses deliver new services at the scale and speed previously found only in the most advanced public clouds. “Enterprises want to benefit from the efficiency and agility of cloud architecture and on their own terms – using the public cloud offerings, deploying their own private cloud, or both. The result is pent-up demand for software-defined infrastructure. Intel is investing to mature SDI solutions and provide a faster path for businesses of all sizes to reap the benefits of the cloud,” said Diane Bryant, Sr Vice-President & General Manager, Intel’s Data Center Group . Key Ingredients for the Modern Cloud... See More ...

Marking the sixth year of the Western India Information Technology Fair, the 6th WIITF  2016 provided an excellent platform, bringing together national and international speakers in Mumbai who have invested in building a sustainable roadmap for India’s future. WIITF is the definitive platform to discuss and evaluate the opportunities India offers in the field of Information Technology. It addresses the policy framework and guidelines required to attract investors, large corporates and industries and is an ideal platform to explore intersection of technology, innovation, vision of CIOs, Technology Gurus and investors. The summit, besides focussing on the segments where Solution and start-up businesses will reach a new high, highlighted the challenges faced by CIOs and how the process can be simplified to create business strategies, develop and evaluate effectiveness of solutions. It also presents a strong medium for Indian businesses to scale a ...

Innovating technology in the mobility sector, Samsung has unveiled its flagship smartphones – Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge in India. With refined design language, both the devices come with advanced imaging capabilities, streamlined software functionality, and unparalleled connectivity with a host of services and experiences. The Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge have been priced at Rs.48,900 and Rs.56,900, respectively and will be available in the Indian market from March 18. Those who pre-book the smartphones by March 17 will receive the Samsung Gear VR headset for free.... See More

Huawei and UAE-based telecommunications service provider ‘du’ have jointly launched the world’s first commercial Transport Software Defined Network (T SDN) on the host network. On the T SDN network, a Bandwidth on Demand (BoD) application has been successfully deployed between data centers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, transforming the traditional network to a Data-Center based SDN host network. This innovation by du follows a string of improvements in the region such as the deployment of the first 400G OTN network in the Middle East. As a leading telecommunications service provider in the Middle East, du has seen a sharp increase in service traffic through big data, leading to new challenges in harnessing this data. By constructing a T SDN network with Huawei, du has achieved accelerated service connections while fully utilizing network resources.... See More

With view of the product’s new Private Browsing and Webcam Protection technologies, Kaspersky Lab has unveiled the latest version of Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac. Designed to protect privacy and confidential information, users can be assured of their security and even save money when making purchases online. Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac is a comprehensive security solution for Mac OS X. The product protects not only against malware and network attacks but also from dangerous web pages; the Safe Money feature offers additional protection for online financial transactions, while the Parental Control function provides safe web surfing for children. Designed to meet the characteristics of the Mac OS X platform, the product is easy to use and does not affect device performance.... See More

To foster new opportunities, drive innovation and increase productivity with Windows 10, Microsoft India along with its partners have showcased its Windows 10 devices in Chennai. HP, Intel, Micromax, Lava and iBall were some partners who exhibited their Windows 10 devices at Microsoft Devices Days in Chennai. The portfolio of Windows 10 devices showcased spanned across form factors and price points starting at Rs. 9,999/-.... See More

Gone are the days when diamonds were the only best friend of a woman. Today’s savvy woman needs much more than that, presumably a good-looking smartphone – the one most important thing in her handbag without which the day seems empty and unfulfilling. The present day Indian woman are so smitten with this piece of technology that it has been found that they spend 40% more time on music streaming and 50% more time on video streaming than their male counterparts. From shopping to fitness now everything is just a click away. These smartphones offering all sorts of exposure for a woman have become an indispensable art of their lives and they also make the ideal gift for every occasion... See More

Huawei and UAE-based telecommunications service provider ‘du’ have jointly launched the world’s first commercial Transport Software Defined Network (T SDN) on the host network. On the T SDN network, a Bandwidth on Demand (BoD) application has been successfully deployed between data centers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, transforming the traditional network to a Data-Center based SDN host network.... See More

As a result of an agreement that has been signed between BT and Palo Alto, the Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Security Platform is going to be integrated into BT’s global portfolio of security services. BT customers around the world will benefit from the combination of the Palo Alto Networks breach prevention-focused platform with the global reach and scale of BT’s security services. As part of this agreement, BT’s Assure Managed Firewall service will now integrate WildFire cloud-based malware prevention, which is a key component of the Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Security Platform. It will be used to further secure the access to cloud-based applications, enabling enterprise customers to reap increased benefits from BT’s Cloud of Clouds... See More

Motorola has come up with the new Moto X Force, featuring Moto ShatterShield the shatterproof smartphone display. The Moto X Force display is made of an integrated system of five layers that absorb shock from impact and are guaranteed not to shatter. This means its ultra hi-res 5.4” Quad HD AMOLED display will always bring photos and videos to life flawlessly. In fact, this 1,440p display with 540ppi is so sharp, it renders 77% more pixels than a full HD (1,080p) display.... See More