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As the Market Improves
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| Columns |
Switching from the Slowdown Mode
Dust, Elephants, Cricket, and Innovation!
The biggest challenge for the IT industry in the post recession world is to build a truly inclusive global delivery model
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| Top Stories |
IT on Track
Happy Journey!
341 mn passengers travel daily by the Indian Railways--not more than ten countries in the world would have a larger population. IT is going a long way in making their journey somehow comfortable
All for Goods
Though passengers remain the Indian Railways principal obligation, the major chunk of its revenue and profits comes from the freight sector
On the Fast Track
Apart from the basic passenger and freight applications, the Indian Railways has initiated several other projects that will enable it to be more efficient, transparent, and passenger-friendly
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| Spotlight |
Indian Banking: Onto the Next Phase
The first phase of computerization of public sector banks is over, with most banks completing their branch automation
Googles Mobile Opportunity
Google is betting big on the launch of 3G services and HTML5 to enhance its mobile plans
The Tax Whammy
Software resellers are excited with the launch of Window 7. However, the imposition of service tax and VAT on packaged software is creating confusion at the distribution level
The OS on Steroids
With Windows 7, Microsoft has reoriented itself more towards multi-tasking, with special emphasis on speed
New Offshore Meccas
A new list of upcoming locations globally for offshoring services includes four Asian cities, two of them being in India
Not So Cost-effective
Although counterfeit software offer price advantage, users should be well aware of the real price they will have to pay for their choice
Android: Beyond Mobile Phones
Android, coming soon to a host of devices near you, is not a robot from Star Wars
Tomorrows Leaders
Nasscoms EMERGE 50 initiative recognizes emerging companies and mentors them to the next level of growth
A Bold New World
The global meltdown, presents businesses with the chance to re-think their IT policies and investments with new mobile technologies
Bharat PC for the Masses
The BSNL-HCL initiative would help a rural customer to pay Rs 2,250 as down payment for PC and rest of the payment can be made in installments
Seagate-WD Tug of War
Misleading marketing is no substitute for facts and data, saysSeagate about Western Digitals IntelliPower feature
Chengdu Calling
Chinas Chengdu Tianfu Software Park helps companies run low-cost operations by supplying local talents and resources
Farewell GeoCities
Yahoo! closes one of its finest free webhosting services, and asks users to migrate to its paid hosting model
Snakes and Ladders
The free version of the game allows a user to be one of the players, while iPhone itself takes the role of the second player
The Laser Benefits
Post Laser Soft acquisition, Polaris expects to be very competitive, both on the technology and pricing aspect
Compliance e-nForced
PricewaterhouseCoopers latest innovative solution enables companies to effectively manage their legal compliance needs across locations
Flying High
The selection of Bengaluru by Airbus for its engineering center is an endorsement of Indias growing tech prowess in aerospace
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| CIO Speak |
Virtually Yours
According to a recent survey, 30% of Indian CIOs are willing to spend a significant part of their IT budgets on virtualization; the goals varyfrom green to capacity building to operational excellence
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| IT Manager |
IT Manager of the Month : Its Crucial Now
Videoconferencing, considered as a luxury five years back, is now part and parcel of IT infrastructure
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| Focus |
Solution Providers : The Social Networking Phenomena
Social networking media can provide the possibility of finding not only customers, but also the best deals with suppliers
IT Compliance : Business Imperative
Global pressure has driven the need for thorough IT compliance
Security : Play it Safe
Users should be more careful about browsing the Internet and where they use their email ids, to prevent their inboxes being attacked by malware and spams
Online Marketing : Whats the Right Value?
Businesses are embracing Internet marketing, largely due to its measurability and lower costs against other mediums
Solution Providers : A New Ball Game
To combat the recession, many sub-distributors sought solution space as a rescue option
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| Global CIO |
IT transformations an integral part of our Vision 2010 strategy
Maarten J de Vries, IT and supply management member, group management committee, Royal Philips Electronics
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| Green IT |
Going Green: The Intel Way
Intel walks the green way by not just developing newer technology standards and processes, but by giving priority to chemical-free products
Green Bull
The days of red bull are passe. Its the era of green. And the world is finally donning its green glasses to tame the energy monster!
e-Waste Regulation : Brickbats or Bouquets?
The draft regulation for e-waste management may have been submitted to the government for approval, but its success largely depends on public support, law executors, industry, and the government
Green IT News
Data centers are certainly moving towards green, but it is more of an economic issue
Dr Ching-I Hsu, chairman and CEO, Raritan
NComputing taps the unused 95% capacity in a PC
Manish Sharma, vice president, Asia Pacific
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| TECHNOLOGY |
The Showpiece Extravagant Zilch
Setting up SEZs and displacing the natives do not mean development in any sense of the term
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| Q&A |
We have to be prudent in making investments
Venetia Kontogouris, managing director, Trident Capital
Wi-Fi roaming is a big challenge
Edgar Figueroa, executive director, Wi-Fi Alliance
We will focus on e-government initiatives in India
Joe Kremer, GM, public sector, Asia Pacific, & MD, ANZ, Dell
India is a very critical location for us
Ved Narayan, VP, Asia Pacific operations, Dassault Systmes SolidWorks
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| Case Study |
The Laser Benefits
Post Laser Soft acquisition, Polaris expects to be very competitive, both on the technology and pricing aspect
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