iPhone prototype walks into a bar, and gets lost

An Apple employee has done it again. Only few months ago an unreleased iPhone 4 model had been lost in a bar. The device was later purchased by the gadget blog, Gizmodo, for $5000. Now we are having a bizarre repeat of the same incident. This time, an Apple employee seems to have lost the handset at a Jose Valles San Francisco tequila bar, Cava 22 in July. There has been a mad scramble by police... By

K Raheja Corp. migrates to smarter computing

IBM announced that K Raheja Corp, one of the leading corporations in diverse fields of reality, hospitality and retail has moved to IBMs x86 based eX5 servers and Storwize V7000 storage system to run its mission-critical applications, including SAP and Microsoft Exchange.This is a significant win for IBM over competition on X Series Servers with Storwize V7000 Storage consolidation for SAP &... By

IBM to buy Algorithmics for $387 million

IBM said the deal, expected to close before the end of October, expands its business analytics capabilities by helping clients manage financial risk.Algorithmics' risk analytics software, content and advisory services are used by banking, investment and insurance businesses to help assess risk, address regulatory requirements and make more insightful business decisions.On Wednesday, IBM also... By

CY 2012 PC sales to touch 12.71 million

The India PC market is expected to see sales (shipments) of 11.15 million units in calendar year 2011. An industry study by market intelligence firm CyberMedia Research expects sales to accelerate further by 14.0% in 2012, leading to sales of 12.71 million units.The study points out that with nearly 10 million unit sales in 2010, the combined installed base of desktop and notebook personal... By

Are Sonys new Android Tablets better than iPad?

Sony Android Tablets have made their debut in the market. The S and P models are the first such devices from the Japanese electronics giant. The S model features a tapered design and a 9.4 screen, while the P model is a folding, clamshell device with two smaller screens. According to Sony both the Tablets are packed with all the best available features from the Android world. They offer fast web... By shashwatdc gupta

Is Microsoft tracking its mobile users?

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft in Seattle federal court saying that the company has intentionally designed camera software on the Windows Phone 7 operating system to ignore customer requests that they not be tracked. The complainants allege that Microsoft tracks its mobile customers even after users have requested that the tracking software be turned off. The litigation... By shashwatdc gupta

How the Web changed the game for Anna?

One of the most evocative adverts that I have seen is a one by an Italian Telecom firm. The ad extrapolates the power of communication with the use of Mahatma Gandhi as a theme. So, at the start, you have Gandhi sitting in front of a video-conferencing system, sharing his thoughts and ideas with millions across the globe. My suggestion is that you check the ad (http://bit.ly/gandhiad) for... By shashwatdc gupta

Highbar offers ERP solutions on the cloud

Highbar Technologies Ltd. has entered into a tie-up with SAP, worlds foremost ERP company to launch Highbar CloudConnect, which offers SAPs Business All-in-One solution, specially designed to address the needs of the infrastructure and real estate industries. The solution is aimed predominantly at the SME segment and joint ventures companies in the sector. Highbar CloudConnect has been... By shashwatdc gupta

HP grants TouchPad a temporary lease of life

The outsized demand generated by the weekend fire sale of TouchPad, has left HP pleasantly surprised. The price of the tablets had been slashed from $399 and $499 to only $99. This ignited an online frenzy and there were long lines at retailers, as bargain-hunters rushed to get hold of their devices. HPs entire inventory of TouchPads got sold in a matter of few days. Many prospective buyers were... By shashwatdc gupta

10 ways how Steve Jobs rocked the IT Industry

When Apples Steve Jobs announced last week that he was stepping down as CEO of the company he founded to take over as chairman of the tech giants board, it was an end of an era. People around the globe have watched for years as Jobs led a technology juggernaut from the brink of extinction in the mid-1990s to the worlds largest company in terms of market capitalization. His success is nothing... By shashwatdc gupta

Era of innovation: Telecom patent boom in China

As far as the development cutting-edge technology in the field of telecom is concerned, two of Chinas top telecommunications equipment makers, Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and ZTE Corp, have stolen a march on their rivals both in traditional network gear and, increasingly, in high-end phones. According to World Intellectual Property Organization, ZTE was the second highest filer of international... By admin

Amazon could disrupt Apples lead in Tablets

Forrester Research has come up with a new report saying that Amazons Tablet PC could become the top most competitor of Apples iPad. As Amazon has already priced its Tablet PC significantly below what other brands are charging, a serious disruption in the market can be expected. The report says, With 28.7 million iPads sold worldwide to date, Apples lead in the tablet market looks invincible.... By admin