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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 ...