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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

Panasonic India has unveiled P66 Mega smartphone sporting 21 Indian languages to facilitate communication in vernacular languages. Empowering Digital India Mission, this newest P-Series model has been designed to transcend language barriers which would help people to talk, type and text in their own native language. The P66 Mega smartphone is powered by a mega 3,200mAh battery and mega 2GB RAM and available at Rs.7,990.... See More

Lava A88 comes with a 5 inch Display, with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels, which is ideal for video calling and multimedia content consumption. The smartphone has a beautiful design with a flat back and sharp edges making it easier to hold as well. It is powered with a 1.5GHz Quad Core processor and 512 MB RAM for a smooth experience. Additionally, the smartphone comes with a 5MP rear camera... See More