Apple might dump Samsung for TSMC

The ongoing legal dispute over patents between the two tech giants, Apple and Samsung, has now started affecting their business ties. According to sources, Apple is now seriously considering the idea of dropping Samsung as a vendor for the next-generation of A6 processors that will go into iPhone, iPad and many other devices from the company. As of now Samsung has been one of the biggest... By shashwatdc gupta

Telepresence: Looking beyond cost savings

As city planners across India try and come to grips with the problem of decongesting cities and taking traffic off the roads, there is a statistic that could shed some light on how to get around these issues. A recent survey, commissioned by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has revealed that US and UK businesses that have substituted a fraction of their business travel with Telepresence can... By shashwatdc gupta

Balaji Alapilla, program manager, IBM India Pvt. Ltd.

'Next 100 has egged me to take on more challenges' Next 100 has had an absolute positive impact on my career. The award caught attention from my immediate management who had appreciated my efforts on being selected as one of the Next 100 Future CIO and have also given importance to my views on key decisions from there on. There are lot many things that I learned like, its not only the technical... By shashwatdc gupta

HTCs tablet launched in India

The tablet war in India has now one more contender HTC. The Taiwanese handset maker has now launched its Flyer in the country. Based on Android and packed with the new HTC Sense user interface designed for tablets, the Flyer is expected to retail at the princely sum of Rs. 39,890. A unique feature of the device is the stylus, or the magic pen, that comes with it. There is a lot that you can do... By shashwatdc gupta

White Spaces to create super WiFi in UK

Microsoft is leading the technology consortium that is set to begin trails in Cambridge, UK for the creation of what could turn out to be WiFi networks on steroids. BBC, British Sky Broadcasting and BT are amongst the consortium members. The plan is to use the so-called White Spaces spectrum, which are basically the unused bits of spectrum between myriad UHF television channels. This spectrum is... By shashwatdc gupta

GoDaddy on the block for $2 billion plus

Private equity firms KKR & Co., Silver Lake Partners and a third investor are close to striking a deal that could see them buy the owner of GoDaddy.com, the site that registers Internet domain names for commercial and private users. Sources familiar with the matter have revealed that the deal could be for more than $2 billion. The deal has not been signed yet, but some kind of... By shashwatdc gupta

Apples iPhone 3GS now available for Rs. 19,990

On June 24, 2011, Manish Khatri, a cellphone dealer in Mumbai, said in his tweet, Iphone 3Gs with warranty for one year now available for rs .19990/- only....physical stocks will be available tom. In Delhi also many mobile phone dealers have confirmed that they have received fresh stocks of iPhone 3GS, 8GB model. With the lower sale price Apple will be hoping to compete with many cheaper Android... By shashwatdc gupta

Apples iPhone 3GS now available for Rs. 19,990

une 24, 2011, Manish Khatri, a cellphone dealer in Mumbai, said in his tweet, Iphone 3Gs with warranty for one year now available for rs .19990/- only....physical stocks will be available tom. In Delhi also many mobile phone dealers have confirmed that they have received fresh stocks of iPhone 3GS, 8GB model. With the lower sale price Apple will be hoping to compete with many cheaper Android... By shashwatdc gupta

The What & Why of IT Governance

The buzz word IT Governance may not rate as highly on the familiarity scale as would the term Corporate Governance, but would definitely ring a bell amongst all IT Managers and CIOs. Corporate scandals such as WorldCom, Enron, Societe General, Tyco and our very own Satyam scandal in India, has seen the term Corporate Governance or Enterprise Governance splash all over the newspapers. To start... By shashwatdc gupta

Book Review: Attitude Shift

Malati-gandha-gunavid, states an ancient Sanskrit aphorism, losely translated it states that a bee that has been intoxicated by the scent of Malati flower, will settle for nothing less ordinary thereafter. The derivative of the same is that, one should always set ones standard high and strive to achieve things bigger than one possibly can. The wisdom of this ancient proverb is much relevant even... By shashwatdc gupta

Naresh Sharma, Dy. General Manager IT (DYB), RSWM Ltd.

'Miles to go, and Next 100 is the first step' We are living the value Spiritual and Personal Growth in the RSWM. i.e we strive to continuously work towards our spiritual & personal development in order to achieve our personal aspirations which are in the interest of the organisation. NEXT 100 gave me a real platform to perform the said value in a practical way. The most important thing... By shashwatdc gupta

DARE TO ADD IPAD TO YOUR NETWORK ?

Mobility in the corporate world is increasing at an incredible rate with growth of new communication devices , like iPAD and users traveling around the globe and working from outside the office. The ability to move and remain fully connected is the paramount concern for enterprises. The office connection must be pervasive, and it must be available no matter where the user is on the planet. IT... By shashwatdc gupta