Lectra rolls out Modaris V7 technology

Lectra, a player in integrated technology solutions targeted at the industries using soft materialstextiles, leather, industrial fabrics, and composite material has rolled out Modaris V7, the latest version of its apparel pattern-making and grading software solution, now with fully-integrated 3D prototyping technology developed by Lectra. Modaris is currently the most widely used apparel pattern... By

Samsung GALAXY S II reaches 10 million

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global player in digital media and digital convergence technologies has announced that the Samsung GALAXY S II (Model: GT-I9100) has achieved 10 million global channel sales, doubling from five million in just eight weeks.The GALAXY S II is Samsungs flagship smartphone device - a beautifully thin (8.49mm) and lightweight dual-core smartphone that combines an... By

Nokia Siemens moves into dongle, router business

The USB-dongle market now has a new contender. Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has announced that it has started to sell an USB-dongle and two wireless router models for the new TD-LTE network technology.The new devices are a result of NSNs $975 million acquisition of Motorola Solutions' network gear business. The devices will support 4G services using the TD-LTE standard in the 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz... By akhil.bery gupta

Is tablet wave fading: iPad supply cut by 25%

J P Morgan Chase has released a report saying that Apple is cutting orders to vendors in the supply chain for its iPad tablet computer, a move that may result in slower sales for companies including Hon Hai Precision Industry. Gokul Hariharan, who JP Morgan's Asia Pacific electronic manufacturing services analyst, said, Our understanding is that this is not in preparation for a new model launch... By

Telenor threatens to dump Unitech

To fund its telecom operations in India, Telenor is planning to raise up to $1.62 billion through a rights issue. The company has stated that if its partner in Uninor, Unitech, does not participate in the rights issue, Telenor might start looking for another Indian partner. This has been declared by Fredrik Baksaas, the CEO of the Norwegian mobile phone company. According to the report published... By

Escorts embraces IBM smarter computing

The Escorts Group, one of Indias engineering conglomerates, is adopting IBMs smarter computing approach to information technology. Through an agreement with IBM, Escorts Group will receive a workload-optimised hardware solution to replace the companys existing ERP system infrastructure. The advanced systems will provide enhanced performance and compliment the companys business growth goals of... By

Security risks rising from Bluetooth

Finnish data security firm Codenomicon says software faults in Bluetooth devices are becoming easier to exploit, putting users at risk.Bluetooth radio technology is widely used to link cellphones to their accessories, and its security has not been considered a major problem.Codenomicon, however, said in a research paper that it found critical problems in all Bluetooth-enabled car-kits it tested... By

Key global trends impacting leadership

In a foresight report released, Hay Group, the global management consultancy, identifies the six most significant trends that will affect organisations, employees and managers over the next two decades, and the key competencies required of successful future leaders.Shifting trends indicate that the next generation of leaders will need to be adept conceptual and strategic thinkers, have deep... By

SAPs People Agenda receives a boost

Home to the largest Globalisation Services (GS) team, SAP Labs Bangalore hosted a first of its kind 3-day boot camp from 20-22 September, 2011 to reward its top 10% global performers. 53 Globalization Services top talents from 10 countries across the globe congregated on a single platform in Bangalore to network, share ideas and best practices and bring about seeding of some of the most amazing... By

Enterprises revising security strategy

Fortinet, a network security provider of Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions has unveiled the findings of a broad-based IT security survey done on 350 IT professionals in medium to very large sized enterprises across Asia. The Fortinet-commissioned survey queried enterprise IT decision makers in India, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan about their security... By

Amazon tablet expected to unveil next week

Amazon.com Inc, which revolutionised reading with its Kindle e-reader, is expected to unveil a tablet computer next week that analysts say will seriously challenge Apple's market dominating iPad.Amazon on Friday invited media to a press conference to be held in New York next Wednesday, declining to provide further details.But analysts were confident that the world's largest Internet retailer... By

Apple vs. Samsung: the war escalates

In an interview, Lee Younghee, a senior vice president and the head of global marketing at Samsung, has been quoted as saying that henceforth the company will take a bolder stance in its patent battle with smartphone and tablet rival Apple. Samsung is of the view that Apple has been "free riding" on its patented wireless technologies. "We'll be pursuing our rights for this in a more aggressive... By