Open Source as a Launch Pad for Scaling

Every industry is going digital in its own unique way to reach out to more customers and are now dealing with enormous transaction and data volumes. Distribution channels have become more pervasive and the number of mobile devices has grown several folds. They need to grow from a few hundred transactions to several millions per second. To meet the scaling needs without linear investments in... By Sankara Subramanian, Principal Consultant, Open Source Practice, Wipro Ltd

The Shifting Economics of Desktop Virtualization

We all agree that desktop virtualization has become an indispensable solution for companies with a mobility focus; however the adoption of the solution is somewhat limited owing to the cost and complexity of deployment as there are multiple vendors involved in the process. As vendors battle for market share, costs are falling for every part of the desktop virtualization architecture. Meanwhile,... By Parag Arora, Area Vice President & Country Head - India Subcontinent, Citrix

Intelligent PDUs: A Major Enabler of Power Efficient Data Centers

Power distribution is a vital constituent in any data center environment. Data center managers are faced with increasing challenges pertaining to power on a day to day basis Supplying additional computing power using less energy in a smaller space, while staying within budget constraints and maintaining mission-critical reliability, is the holy grail of any good data center manager.  ... By Sanjay Motwani

Ericsson makes two big announcements : Partners with Airtel for 4G & launches HDS 800

Ericsson will enable Bharti Airtel to meet growing customer demand for mobile broadband services while delivering superior network performance. On 4G, Airtel subscribers will be able to enjoy an improved smartphone experience, with faster web browsing, downloads video on demand, and many other services.   Abhay Savargaonkar, CTO, Bharti Airtel, says: “The Delhi market is currently... By Shriya Khanna

“One major challenge we are facing is the lack of clarity on what this technology can provide”

What’s your 3D printing lineup? Imaginarium is India’s largest 3D Printing company, with over 17 industrial 3D Printers under one roof. Our technologies cover most 3D printing technologies, namely FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling), SLS (Selective Laser Sintering), SLA (Stereolithography), DLP (Digital Light Processing), MJM (Multijet Modeling), PJP (Polyjet Printing). Along with 3D printing,... By Shriya Khanna

“Good part is that 3D printed devices are cost effective”

What do you use 3D printer in AIIMS for? At the Sandford Bio Research centre, we basically print devices that are useful in the healthcare sector. Good part is that these devices are cost effective and cheaper than their market price. There are products like injections or injector type of a prototype. It is of great help as from designing to prototyping fabrication is needed and 3D printer... By

“Adoption of 3D printing is coming up in consumer electronics, education and medical”

  What is the 3d printing market size in India? There haven’t been many studies that done. However, one report predicts 79 million by 2020. The report expects to expand and grow beyond this number. However no credible input has been established according to my knowledge.   What all industry verticals do you think are ripe for the adoption of 3D printers in India and who all are... By Shriya Khanna

“Make In India will be a key driver for the growth of 3D printing in India”

What is the 3D printing   market size in India? 18 million USD in 2014. What has been the growth in last 3 years and what is the expected growth in next 2-3 years?  Fourteen to fifteen per cent has been the growth for last three years and is expected to grow by 20%. One of the key driver to the growth would be “Make in India” as it will be promoting manufacturing in India. One... By Shriya Khanna

68% Organizations Globally have a Cloud Strategy: Study

As many as 68% of organizations globally have some form of cloud strategy, finds a Cisco-commissioned study conducted by IDC. A whitepaper, Don't Get Left Behind: The Business Benefits of Achieving Greater Cloud Adoption, published by the research firm, says that cloud is moving into a second wave of adoption, with companies no longer focusing just on efficiency and reduced costs, but looking to... By Shriya Khanna

Top Challenges For New CISOs

Faced with escalating cyber threats and increasingly complex regulatory mandates, chief information security officers (CISOs) are experiencing growing pressure to protect critical information and infrastructure assets, while also embracing strategic business initiatives to integrate a comprehensive enterprise approach to cybersecurity. This can be especially challenging for CISOs who are... By By IT Next

4 Trends that Define the Printing Needs of Government Offices

While there are organisations that view printing as critical to their businesses, there are many who are planning to ramp up their digitization efforts especially the financial services industry. The drive is visible in the government offices as well. IRCTC for instance, is encouraging customers to use mobile for ticket verification and hence avoid paper based tickets.   The printing need... By

Majority of Enterprise Will Connect to Multiple Cloud Service Providers

The  number of enterprises that will connect their corporate networks to two or more cloud service providers will triple within the next two years, says a study by IDC This trend is being driven by the emergence of hybrid cloud architectures that are enabling IT managers to more efficiently support the increasing demand for enterprise cloud applications. The research also... By IT Next