Four malware to watch out for in 2013

As cybercriminals become sneakier, so do the malware they write. With an increased focus on monetizing their efforts, increasingly, cybercriminals are coding malware which 'con' the victims into divulging information which can be used to steal their hard-earned money. Researchers at security firm Fortinet have identified malware samples which show four typical methods used by cybercriminals to... By rajendra gupta

Social credentials to define retail customer identities

Let's face it, for a large number of users, Internet essentially means Facebook or Twitter. Such has been the impact of social media on our daily lives. It is no surprise then, that experts predict that by the end of 2015, as many as 50 per cent of all new retail customer identities will be based on social network identities. According to research firm Gartner, along with federation technologies... By rajendra gupta

Have you measured your IT performance lately?

Despite its apparent importance, the performance of IT continues to be measured in a haphazard and somewhat perfunctory manner. A study commissioned by HP has revealed that there is a growing need for IT performance measurements to be more automated and more closely aligned to organizational objectives in the APAC region. According to the study in which senior business and technology... By rajendra gupta

Hybrid mobile apps are the future!

With enterprises under extreme pressure from management and employees to develop and deploy mobile applications to accommodate mobile work styles and increase customer engagement, Gartner predicts that more than 50 per cent of mobile apps deployed by 2016 will be hybrid. "Mobility has always been a separate topic for IT professionals, but it is now influencing mainstream strategies and tactics... By rajendra gupta

NICE launches Workforce Optimization in Cloud

Given how workforce management remains one of the least automated processes across a large number of organizations, solutions provider continue to come up with innovative offerings to tap into the opportunity. One such vendor, NICE Systems has just announced the launch of a Cloud-based Workforce Optimization (WFO) suite which offers full capabilities for Recording, Quality Management, Analytics... By rajendra gupta

GlobalOutlook launches Cloud-based UC offering

GlobalOutlook, a provider of cloud-based messaging and collaboration solutions has launched GO UConnect, a one-stop solution for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Based on GlobalOutlook UC technologies, the offering is said to allow users to implement enterprise grade unified communication and collaboration solutions. The GO UConnect suite includes telephone, web/video conferencing, secure... By rajendra gupta

Ramco adds spatial capability to its Cloud ERP

Following the recent launch of its ERP suite on Cloud, mobile and tablets, Ramco Systems has now added location-aware and visualization capabilities with Google Maps to its base product. The company has partnered with Google's enterprise team to integrate Google Maps with Ramco ERP on Cloud. The integration is intended to allow customers to be able to get a real-time view of their business,... By rajendra gupta

Is BlackBerry too late to the party?

Having lost much ground to rival smartphone makers in the recent past, the launch of BlackBerry 10 devices is essentially RIM's last ditch effort for survival. Sure, the new devices are beautiful and offer much in terms of features and design, but will it be enough for the once dominant communications and messaging firm to script a comeback? Experts remain uncertain. Charles Golvin, vice... By rajendra gupta

Four essentials of a good single sign-on strategy

A well-executed single sign-on (SSO) strategy reduces password-related support incidents and provides users with improved convenience and more-efficient authentication processes. While a sound SSO strategy is one which gives users fewer reasons to write down passwords, one password providing access to all in-scope systems can also lead to compromised access to those systems. Therefore,... By rajendra gupta

HP takes strong action against counterfeit supplies in India

HP is serious about the fight against counterfeit products and keeping its customers safe from these types of products. HP always encourages reporting of any possible counterfeit activity.Businesses looking to save a quick buck on cartridges are today running a huge risk in buying a counterfeit cartridge. A counterfeit or fake cartridge is actually a regular refill or remain cartridge, but... By sanjay.gupta gupta

Is your IT policy Gen Y compliant?

Corporate cultures and company policies are being tested as Generation Y graduates from college and enters the workforce in greater numbers. Corporate IT policies which once stood the test of time, are not being adhered to as diligently and Gen Y is constantly pushing the limits of how these policies are defined are implemented. As per the latest Cisco Connected World Technology Report (CCWTR... By rajendra gupta

IndusInd Bank moves to Finacle CBS

In a bid to adequately support its growing operations, private sector lender, IndusInd Bank has replaced its legacy core banking system with Finacle 10.2 from Infosys. The implementation of the state-of-the-art CBS will allow the bank to bring in additional efficiencies in its operations and compete more effectively in the marketplace. Remarkably, the bank just took a single day cut-over to... By rajendra gupta