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The ever growing challenges of cybersecurity with no concrete solution yet….. : Worldwide spending on cybersecurity products and services has collectively exceeded $1 trillion from 2017 to 2021.The ever-growing number of public IP addresses and access points, a dramatic increase in the volume of Internet traffic, and the massive amounts of data that the world generates today, combine to create a highly favourable environment for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities

Good Times Are Coming : Device and appliance manufacturers are increasingly turning their focus on after sales services, not only as a means to enhance customer satisfaction but also as a revenue-generating opportunity.

Zomato Media Private Limited : Zomato is a restaurant search and reservation app. It is used by consumers to discover, rate, and review restaurants. Zomato also offers services including online ordering

BSNL comes up with new plan with 365 days validity, unlimited voice calling and 600 GB data for Rs 1,999 : The state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) often offers great and cheap plans to the customers. Because of the recent pandemic the new normal - work from home became prevalent for which

US gives nod to Pfizer Covid vaccine for children aged 5-11 : The United States has authorized the Pfizer Covid vaccine for children aged five-to-11, paving the way for 28 million young Americans to soon get immunized. The decision came after a high-level medical panel advising the government this week endorsed the shots, ruling that the known benefits outweighed the risks of side-effects.

Now the target is YouTube influencers in the pretext of Collaborations : Today the social media savvy persons frequently visits to VPNs, music players, photo editing, and online gaming were among the few products that the influencers were requested to advertise.

Icons Of India 2021 : SUNIL BHARTI MITTAL : Sunil Bharti Mittal is an Indian billionaire entrepreneur, philanthropist and the founder and chairperson of Bharti Enterprises, which has diversified interests in telecom, insurance,

Dell Technologies edge advancements extend IT beyond the Data Center : Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) announces edge innovations across its infrastructure and PC portfolio to help organizations simplify deployments and capture more value from data generated and processed outside the traditional data center and public cloud-from rugged and remote locations to retail stores and factory floors.

Icons Of India 2021 : SOM SATSANGI : Som Satsangi is the present MD India at HPE. Prior to this he was the VP & GM for the Enterprise Group during which he was responsible for revenues and profitability Som Satsangi is the present MD India at HPE. Prior to this he was the VP & GM for the Enterprise Group during which he was responsible for revenues and profitability. Som feels that technology was never a bigger change agent than it is now. Som is passionate about the creation of an Inclusive Digital Ecosystem in India that benefits all citizens and transforms the ways they live and work. He is responsible for delivering on the vision of leveraging technology to advance the way we live and work, ensuring excellence to our customers; and fostering a culture of collaborative innovation.

ONGC selects HPE GreenLake to modernize to drive future growth : Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today announced that Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), the largest crude oil and natural gas company in India, has selected the HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform to run its advanced SAP S/4HANA® mission-critical environment to Hewlett Packard Enterprise  (NYSE: HPE) today announced that  Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) , the largest crude oil and natural gas company in India, has selected the HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform to run its advanced SAP S/4HANA® mission-critical environment to improve performance, accelerate digitization, reduce transaction processing and gain better insights from improved analytics. ONGC, which boasts one of the largest SAP® implementations in the world, chose to host the SAP S/4HANA workloads on the  HPE GreenLake platform  in ONGC data centers, due to strategic compliance, performance, an...

Ant Group revamped NFTs amidst China crypto crackdown : Tencent Holdings Ltd. and Ant Group Co.’s blockchain unit AntChain changed the name for NFTs on their platforms to “digital collectibles.” According to news reports, AntChain made the switch on Sept. 15. Tencent Holdings Ltd.  and  Ant Group Co .’s blockchain unit AntChain changed the name for NFTs on their platforms to “digital collectibles.” According to news reports, AntChain made the switch on Sept. 15.   Tencent and AntChain said their digital collectibles have no monetary attributes such as payment. They both don’t allow the resale of their NFTs for a profit, though local media reported that some of AntChain’s earlier products spurred speculative trades.  AntChain  requires owners to hold their NFTs for at least 180 days before they can be transferred for free to another party.  

Deltakraft Solutions Pvt. Ltd. : Top Solution Partner 2021 : HP Inc., Dell,  Microsoft, Adobe, Corel, Autodesk,  eScan, Bitdefender, Quick Heal, IceWarp, Retrospect and Novastor Name               :     Dnyanesh Kulkarni Designation    :     Founder & Director City                  :     Mumbai Website           :      www.deltakraft.com     Focus Verticals    :      Hospitality, Education, Construction,  E-commerce, IT Infrastructure and Facility management Key Vendors         :     HP Inc., Dell,  Microsoft, Adobe, Corel, Autodesk,  eScan, Bitdefender, Quick Heal, IceWarp, Retrospect and Novastor  

DEV Information Technology Pvt. Ltd. : Top Solution Partner 2021 : Microsoft, Adobe, Azure,AWS and IBM Cloud. Name               :     Devaang Bhatt Designation    :     Director City                  :     Ahmedabad Website           :      www.devitpl.com

Dark web sales Gmail account for ₹6,000, stolen credit card data for ₹1,800: Report: Data privacy and cybersecurity research firm Privacy Affairs has released the latest Dark Web Price Index 2021. It shows how the average cost of stolen personal information has fluctuated year on year. There is a price tag attached to everything, including stolen credit card details, digital payment accounts, cryptocurrency wallets, social media accounts, streaming services, forged passports, and potent malware.

BenQ India unveils 10 new products during festive season: BenQ, a global leader in display technology and solutions, has announced the most extensive portfolio launch of the year comprising of ten new products across the various categories to kickstart the celebrations this festive season. The new launch comprises of BenQ's immersive gaming and entertainment monitors, smart wireless portable portable projectors, and gaming accessories including

Telecom secretary launches Quantum Communication Lab: Department of Telecommunications' DCC Secretary K Rajaraman has asked the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) to start working on 6G and other futuristic technologies. He advised C-DOT to focus on commercialisation of technology and consider setting up incubators. Rajaraman also complimented C-DOT for its role in developing indigenous 4G technology and ongoing 5G development project.

Cybersecurity Guidelines for Power Sector: This is the first time that a comprehensive guideline has been formulated on cyber security in the power sector. The guidelines are a precursor to cybersecurity regulations that the Central Electricity Authority (CEA, Ministry of Power) is working on.

PM Modi will launch National Infrastructure Masterplan on 13th October : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the digital platform for the National Infrastructure Masterplan, through which the entire network of projects - from roads and railways to telecom networks and gas pipelines - until 2020, with plans up to 2024-25, will be laid out.

NPCI launches 'RuPay On-the-Go' with YES BANK in partnership with Neokred and Seshaasai : National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has partnered with YES BANK to launch first-of-its-kind RuPay On-the-Go contactless payments solutions, in association with fintech infrastructure partner-Neokred and manufacturing partner- Seshaasai. Launched at the Global Fintech Festival

Lenovo unveils 2 new detachable PCs in India: Lenovo has unveiled its premium detachable PCs -- the Yoga Duet 7i and IdeaPad Duet 3 -- for the Indian consumers.

OPPO to unveil the most awaited Reno6 5G, with MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset: OPPO is all set to launch India’s first-ever smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset – the power-packed OPPO Reno6 5G. The MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset is built using the latest exceptionally power-efficient 6nm production process, making it exceptionally light on power and extending battery life even for demanding users. It supports Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, ultra-fast FHD+ 120Hz displays, and up to 108MP main camera for an all-around unparalleled and incredible experience.

SpaceX plans to partner with local firms to manufacture satellite communications equipment in India: Elon Musk’s SpaceX hopes to partner with Indian companies to locally manufacture satellite communications equipment, including antenna systems and user terminal devices, as it gears up to launch its high-speed Starlink satellite broadband services in the country next year.

Lenovo brings the versatile Yoga Duet 7i and IdeaPad Duet 3: Lenovo has announced the launch of its premium detachable PCs - the Yoga Duet 7i and IdeaPad Duet 3. In the age of remote working, online learning and virtual social gatherings, their grab-and-go form factors and high-quality screens are built to empower students, teachers and multitaskers to navigate through daily productive tasks and seamlessly switch between work and entertainment.

Google, Facebook and Twitter won't have to pay domestic tax under new IT rules: It seems a golden time for the global tech companies including Google, Facebook and Twitter, appointing grievance officers beneath new information technology(IT) guidelines does not suggest that they have an “everlasting institution” in India.

Panasonic brings new Android TVs size ranging from 32-inch to 65-inch: Panasonic India launched a new range of Android TVs, manufactured in India – JX and JS series. The two series featuring 11 models across 4K and Smart TV portfolio have now added JX850, JX750, JX650 and JS650 among others with a screen size ranging from 32-65 inches.

Microsoft has urged Windows users to install a security update immediately: Microsoft urges Windows users to install a security update IMMEDIATELY after researchers find a serious vulnerability in the operating system that could let hackers install programs, which allows multiple users to access a printer and view and delete data or even create new user accounts on your computer.

Nikki Tamboli signs Raghava Lawrence's film: Nikki Tamboli has signed her next film with Raghava Lawrence. The actress is excited about collaborating with the director for the second time after Kanchana.

Between G-Pay and PhonePe, the later boosts its market share in UPI to 46%: PhonePe has recorded a new high in terms of the number of transactions in the month of June. PhonePe has recorded 1292.71 million transactions amounting to 262,565.88 crore in June as compared

Pragya Misra Mehrishi appointed as Director of Public Affairs, Truecaller India: Pragya joins Truecaller from WhatsApp. She was associated with WhatsApp to manage communications, and drive reputation & advocacy efforts. Pragya will lead the public affairs function and will report to Kari Krishnamurthy, Chief Commercial Officer.

RDIF and Morepen Laboratories announce production of the test batch of Sputnik V in India: The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF, Russia's sovereign wealth fund), and Morepen Laboratories, one of the leading manufacturers of pharmaceutical products in India, today announced the production of the test batch of the Russian Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in an exclusive facility in state of Himachal Pradesh (HP).

Panacea Biotec awarded the manufacturing license to produce Sputnik V: Pharmaceutical firm Panacea Biotec said that it has received manufacturing license from Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for Sputnik V vaccine against Covid-19 pursuant to its collaboration with Russian Direct Investment Fund (Russia’s sovereign wealth fund).

Opera optimized Chrome OS for Galaxy Chromebook: Opera has announced plans to optimize its popular web browser for Chrome OS, offering Chromebook users an alternative to Chrome.

Users can now avail 35 Services on mAadhaar App from home: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced an updated version of its upgraded mAadhaar app which houses more than 35 online Aadhaar-related services from a mobile phone.

PM Modi to address CoWIN Global Conclave: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the #CoWINGlobalConclave on Monday as India offers CoWIN as a digital platform to combat COVID-19, tweeted the National Health Authority. PM Modi said vaccination is the best hope for humanity to emerge successfully from the pandemic.

Google releases new open-source security software program: According to the Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center (CyRC) 2021 “Open Source Security and Risk Analysis” (OSSRA) report, 95% of all commercial programs include open source software. According to the number of CyRCs, most of that code contains old or insecure code

Microsoft gives Rs 15 lakh to 2 Indian techies for finding major security flaw: Microsoft has recently fixed crucial security flaws in its Edge internet browser after two cyber security researchers– Vansh Devgan from Uttar Pradesh and Shivam Kumar Singh from Haryana– notified Microsoft about the same. The duo found a “vulnerable code” involving uXSS

21 arrested from fake international call centre in Naraina for duping hundreds of UK citizens: The Delhi Police has busted a fake international call centre in West Delhi’s Naraina and arrested 21 people for allegedly cheating hundreds of UK citizens by posing as income tax officers. Each victim was cheated of 400-500 pounds in the name of tax fraud.

Honey-trap gang of five including two women arrested in Noida: The Noida Police has arrested five people including two women of a honey trap gang and recovered Rs 25,000. They were arrested from Som Bazar Sadarpur by the personnel of Noida Sector 39 police station.

Cognizant assigns Rajesh Nambiar as President of Digital Business and Technology: The IT service company, Cognizant has assigned India head Rajesh Nambiar as the President of Digital Business and Technology. He will replace Malcolm Frank, who retires on September 1.

SoftBank to invest in Flipkart: According to reports, SoftBank Group Corp. is in talks with Flipkart to invest $700 million. The proposed investment in Flipkart from SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2 is part of a $1.2-1.5 billion funding round. The transaction is expected to value Flipkart at $28 billion, one of the people said, adding that the deal is expected to close in 3-4 months.

Facebook names Marne Levine as its first Chief Business Officer: Levine has been appointed by Facebook Inc. as the social media platform’s first Chief Business Officer. Before this she held the position of Vice President of Global Partnerships.

NEC Opens Service Design Academy for Promoting Digital Transformation: NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) today announced the opening of the

Avnet empowers the Artificial Intelligence ecosystem with its partners: Leading global technology distributor and solutions provider Avnet Asia will host the

UPI AutoPay debuts into MFI segment with Satin Creditcare Network: Satin Creditcare Network Limited (SCNL) (NSE: SATIN, BSE: 539404), one of the leading microfinance institutions in the country, continues to digitize its payment landscape. In an effort to drive financial inclusion and boost cashless transactions in the country, SCNL has made loan EMI payments more seamless for

Nucleus Software experiences a ransomware demand after a breach on its servers: Nucleus Software Exports has received a ransomware demand after a breach on its servers, and it has initiated steps to address the issue. The company counts a number of banks and financial institutions among its customers. It has also emphasised that since no financial data of any customer is available/stored with the company, there was no leak or loss of client data.

Tesla Cybertruck to get patent plans to travel 980 kms on single charge: Tesla Cybertruck could well have a per-charge range to outlast most other electric vehicles on global roads. This after a new patent filing by Tesla has revealed that the upcoming Cybertruck could travel a maximum of 610 miles (around 980 kms) before requiring a charge.

India Government orders WhatsApp to withdraw its new policy terms in seven days: The Ministry of electronics and IT (MeitY) has issued a seven days’ notice to Facebook-owned company to withdraw its new Privacy Policy, which came on effect from May 15. Failure to do so, the ministry warned, will prompt lawful measures.

SAP Labs India announces to onboard around 1,600 people in 2021: SAP Labs in India has announced a ₹500 crore investment to speed up India's digital agenda and support its customers' transformation in the cloud. In an interview, Sindhu Gangadharan, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, SAP Labs India, talks about the company's hiring plans, the India growth strategy, and key business drivers.

Indian data center sector to require $3.7 billion of investment by 2023: JLL: India’s data center sector will require investment of $3.7 billion over the next three years in order to fulfill the 6 million sq. ft greenfield development opportunity for the industry, a JLL report titled ‘2020 India Data Center Market Update’ stated.

Government nods for production of oxygen concentrators by IIT K-incubated Startup: The production of oxygen concentrators by IIT Kanpur-incubated Indeema Fibres has received a nod from the Department of Science and Technology. The startup along with its sister concern ChemDist Membrane Systems will come up with its first batch of concentrators by May 25. The concentrators are for COVID-19 patients whose oxygen saturation levels have dipped to between 80%-90%.

Twitter to roll out new service 'Twitter Blue' @ $2.99 per user: According to news reports, Twitter Blue may soon roll out as a paid subscription for the microblogging site with exclusive features such as “undo tweet”. App researcher Jane Manchun Wong who often tests and tweets about upcoming features of popular apps, said the paid service may also get a new “Collections” section that will allow users to save and organise their tweets. The Twitter Blue subscription is said to cost $2.99 (roughly Rs. 220) per month. Twitter in February announced a “Super Follows” feature that will allow creators to charge their followers for exclusive content.

HARMAN comes up with end-to-end 5G Testing Lab: Samsung Electronics’ subsidiary, HARMAN announced the introduction of a new end-to-end 5G Testing Lab for 5G CP devices. This will equip technology providers like device manufactures, chipmakers, Telcos and more with the ability to execute a variety of protocol and functional tests, along with validating and examining applications in a real 5G radio environment.