Blue Skies Ahead for Mobile Cloud

Key questions the report answers: How much is the enterprise SaaS market worth today and what will it be worth in five years time? How best can network operators develop double-sided revenue streams in the cloud space? Which data should enterprises store in the cloud? What will be the key growth areas in the mobile consumer cloud sector? What are the key drivers for mobile cloud computing? What... By

Microsofts Android heist is above $444 million

A new research note from Goldman Sachs indicates that Microsoft will generate $444 million in revenue from Android patent deals for fiscal year 2012 (started in July 1, 2011, ends June 30, 2012). According to Goldman, Microsoft is getting $3-$6 per Android device sold. Goldman has developed its estimates by taking into account Microsofts settlements with Samsung, HTC, and others. It also says... By

Nokia cuts 3500 jobs, aims at low-end mobile OS

In its bid to compete with Android devices and Apples iPhone, Nokia Corp is shifting its programming efforts toward creating software for the low-end feature phones that the company sells in large numbers. After the failure of Symbian, the company has all but abandoned its ambitions in the market for OS for high-end mobiles.Meltemi is the code name of Nokias project for the Linux-based operating... By

SAP Labs India among the top 20 IT employers

SAP Labs India, the second largest R&D center for SAP, the worlds leading provider of business software solutions has been placed fourth in the Dataquest CMR Best Employers Survey 2011. SAP Labs has achieved high ratings in company image; organisational culture; gender inclusivity; infrastructure; employee satisfaction; dream company to work for; and its contribution to sustainability.... By

India media tablet sales touch 1.58 lakh units

The India media tablets market witnessed high decibel launches by the world's leading vendors, aiming to 'wow' consumers with snazzy, new offerings.Although the India tablets market is still nascent, nearly 1,58,000 media tablets were sold (shipped) in the nine months ended June 30, 2011. The split between 3G and WiFi models was in the proportion 70:30. Samsung used a tactical price drop to... By

Next generation switching solutions from DIGISOL

Smartlink Network Systems Ltd, Indias premier networking company has launched its new series of high port density Layer 2 and 3 switches under its Stallion Range of Switching solutions. These switches are aimed at providing enterprise segment with a complete core switching solutions featuring the entire Layer 3 solution.DIGISOL DG-CS7010 and DG-CS7004 switches are next generation chassis... By

Ajay Bhargava is the new MD for Rittal India

Bangalore-based Rittal India Pvt Ltd, a 100 % subsidiary of Rittal GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, one of the worlds leading system suppliers for enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure and software and services, has announced the appointment of Ajay Bhargava as Managing Director. As Managing Director of Rittal India, Ajay is responsible for the overall India... By

Improving Customer Engagement Process

Rahul Pandey, Deputy Chief Manager-IT, Kotak Mahindra Old Mutual Life Insurance Co elaborates how Adobe LiveCycle Enterprise Suite 2 solutions have made it easier to be better connected to customers and agents Tell us about a transformational technology initiative in your organization in the past year that you are proud of. For any insurance company, correspondence and communication play a vital... By akhil.bery gupta

Five arrested in China for selling fake iPhones

According to report published in a local paper, cops in Chinese city of Shanghai have arrested five people for making and selling fake versions of Apple Inc's iPhone. Those arrested are reported to be a part of an organized gang that bought components for the phones from Guangdong in southern China and assembled them in rented apartments in Shanghai.About 200 fake iPhones were found during the... By

Amazon challenges Apple, with $199 Kindle Fire

The much-awaited tablet PC from Amazon has been unveiled. It carries a price table of just $199, which is cheap enough give Apple Inc's iPad some serious competition for the first time. The tablet goes by the name of Kindle Fire and is equipped with a 7-inch display and will have access to all of Amazons content including AmazonMP3, Amazon Prime, Amazon Kindle, Amazon Instant Video and the... By

Samsung and Intel back new Linux mobile software

According to sources, Samsung and Intel have joined hands with two Linux software groups for developing a new operating system for cell phones and other devices. Under the deal, the LiMo Foundation and Linux Foundation are effectively merging their LiMo and Meego mobile operating systems and hope to gain wider industry and consumer support, but analysts said the new Tizen platform is likely to... By

Study quantifies the impact of broadband speed

A new report, conducted jointly by Ericsson, Arthur D. Little and Chalmers University of Technology in 33 OECD countries, quantifies the isolated impact of broadband speed, showing that doubling the broadband speed for an economy increases GDP by 0.3%.A 0.3 percent GDP growth in the OECD region is equivalent to USD 126 billion. This corresponds to more than one seventh of the average annual OECD... By