Half the worlds PC users acquire illegal software

Nearly half the worlds personal computer users 47 percent acquire software through illegal means most or all of the time, and in developing economies the figures are much higher, according to the most extensive survey ever undertaken on PC users behaviors and attitudes toward software piracy and intellectual property rights. The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has released detailed findings... By

Mobile web is disappointing consumers: Survey

Compuware Corporation, a technology performance company, has published the findings of a new survey that shows a significant portion of Indias mobile consumers expectations are not being met as the result of poor mobile and application performance. To understand consumers mobile web and application expectations and experiences, Compuware commissioned an independent survey which queried 4,014... By

Has LG cut 30% of its overseas mobile staff?

According to sources, the South Korean electronics giant, LG, has slashed about 30 percent of overseas staff at its struggling mobile phone division as a part of broad-based reforms to turn the money-losing business around. The layoffs are said to have been implemented mainly in the mobile marketing and purchasing departments. Some unprofitable outlets have also been closed. However, LG is... By

Stage is set for worlds first Windows 8 Tablet

The news was first reported in a Korean Economic daily that the worlds first Windows 8 tablet would be unveiled next week by Samsung and Microsoft. According to the report, the Windows 8 tablet from Samsung will be shown at Microsofts BUILD conference for developers in Anaheim. The event is scheduled between September 13 and 16. The Windows 8 OS is not expected to become available until next... By

Patent wars: On Googles backing HTC sues Apple

In what seems like a typical case of tit for tat, the Android phone maker HTC has sued Apple for infringing upon nine of its patents. It is intersecting to note that HTC has received all nine of these patents from Google. Even Google had taken ownership of the patents less than a year ago, with four of the patents originating from Motorola Inc. This lawsuit by HTC marks a turning point for... By

iBall introduces iBall Slide Tablet

iBall is all set to take India on a crazy ride with iBall Slide. iBall popularly known for its innovative and latest digital life-style products, enters the tablet space with its offering iBall Slide. iBall has roped in, Hrithik Roshan as brand ambassador for iBall Slide.iBall Slide is a powerful Tablet with 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor. The trendy 7 - inch iBall Slide incorporates a ultra... By

RWE chooses Verizon Managed Network Solutions

RWE IT GmbH, the IT supplier within RWE AG, has joined with Verizon, a global leader in delivering communication, IT security and network solutions, to provide an international network organisation for its customers across the RWE Group. Under a new five year agreement, Verizon will work with RWE IT GmbH to provide a fully managed, end-to-end global communications service, including managed wide... By

MSC Software bets big on India

MSC Software, recognised as one of the 10 Original Software Companies and the pioneer in multidiscipline simulation solutions that accelerate product innovation, has announced that it continues to be bullish on the Indian market. In order to cater to the growing demand in the field of product development and design engineering for global and domestic markets, MSC Software announced a unique set... By

Norton unveils 2012 security products in India

Symantec has announced the roll out of the new versions of its antivirus and Internet security products in India. Norton Internet Security 2012 and Norton AnitVirus 2012 both that now come with new and improved features were unveiled at an event in Bangaluru.Norton 2012 promises improved Norton Protection System and insight features, a new parental controls tool and built-in optimisation for... By

From Operational to Strategic

The continuum of ones life is often measured by how successful a person has been in the career. To be successful every employee has to develop a business case around his proven skills, past successes and credentials and many more. Unlike, in the past, when the career graphs or paths for employees were linear and organised, there is a shift in the way a person moves up the value chain.The impact... By

Vodafone inks $1 billion outsourcing deal with IBM

Worlds largest tech company, IBM has renegotiated its outsourcing contract with Vodafone Essar, according to the report published in The Economic Times. The two companies have now signed an extended deal under which IBM will receive around $1 billion for managing the IT systems of Vodafone till 2017. Vodafone had entered into an over $400-million, five-year outsourcing contract with IBM in 2007... By

After firing CEO, Yahoo puts itself up for sale

After growing impatient with the lack of a turnaround, the Yahoo board has ousted its Chief Executive, Carol Bartz, in what is reported to be a unanimous decision. Tim Morse, Yahoos CFO, has taken over on an interim basis. According to sources, the board is exploring a range of possible strategies to turn around the companys moribund growth. The possible options include acquisitions, shedding... By