Ovum launches Pocket Analyst

New Delhi: Leading technology and telecoms analyst Ovum has launched the ultimate tool for the business traveller with its new app. The app is the first of its kind and makes market insight and research mobile.The PocketAnalyst delivers the latest insight and jargon-busting analysis from Ovums global network of 150 analysts straight to the palm of the hand. It allows business people to rapidly... By

Web 2.0: A Complex Balancing Act

Summary: What are Web 2.0s leading trends in business? Defined broadly as consumer social media applications such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, and specialized Enterprise 2.0 solutions, Web 2.0 has become a term surrounded by many debates: To adopt or not? How can organizations use Web 2.0 technologies? What are the business benefits? Will Web 2.0 use increase or decrease employee... By admin

Toshiba launches Satellite L630

New Delhi: The Personal Computer Division of Toshiba India Pvt. Ltd has announced the expansion of its range of laptops with the introduction ofToshiba Satellite L630 its first offering for the young and trendy Indians. The new offering is designed to function effectively under the tough Indian conditions and also to address the Indian users concerns efficiently.India is an important market for... By

Ericsson,TDC to launch 4G in Denmark

New Delhi: Denmarks leading operator TDC is about to upgrade to 4G and has chosen Ericsson to supply and manage the nationwide network. The contract builds on the existing strategic partnership between the two. Under the deal, Ericsson will roll out a complete 4G solution including radio access and core network equipment as well as managed services. This is Ericssons first full-scope managed... By

LinkedIn launches new enterprise tool

New Delhi: LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network with more than 80 million members worldwide, has announced the launch of Company Pages to help businesses of all sizes attract new customers using trusted, professional product and service recommendations. Company Pages help bring a brand to life by showcasing standout products and services on LinkedIn, an environment where millions... By

Number Portability from Nov 25; Should we party?

Yet again IT and Telecom minister A Raja has announced a new date of introduction of the MNP (Mobile Number Portability) facility. Accordingly, the service will be rolled out in 11 cities across the country, and the first place to have the service is Haryana. The service in the rest of the 11 cities is said to be implemented by December 20.Now, the fabled MNP, that basically lets you retain your... By admin

Healthcare IT Spending in India to Grow at 22%

Healthcare IT spending in India is expected to grow from $274.2 million in 2009 to $609.5 in 2013, growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 22% from 2009-2013, says the latest IT in the Healthcare Industry - Emerging Trends and Market Opportunities in India report from Springboard Research.The report revealed that hardware accounted for the largest proportion of total IT spending in... By admin

The Scope says it all

Methodologies or techniques for cost estimation and cost management have evolved over a period of time and will continue to do so. At the outset would like to clarify that there is no specific formula or technique when it comes to scoping and managing budgets for projects. One can use a combination of various techniques or evolve some of his own depending on the industry for which the project is... By admin

Take a lead with DR on the Cloud

Setting up a disaster recovery (DR) site, is both a business and a technological challenge. The biggest problem crops up during the planning stagewhile trying to strike a balance between expectations coming in from recovery-point objectives (RPO) and recovery-time objectives (RTO); from an organisational point of view. Investment is another factor that plays a critical role in DR site decisions.... By admin

Adobe Connect 8 unveiled

In a major announcement Adobe Systems today unveiled Adobe Connect 8, a significant update to the companys Web conferencing solution for powering effective and engaging Web meetings, online training and webinars. Based on Adobe Flash Player software, the latest version provides enterprises and governments worldwide with broad capabilities for delivering rich experiences across multiple devices,... By admin

Apple takes a 'bite' at Motorola; or is it Google?

In what could be termed as upping the ante in the war for smart phone dominance, Apple, the iPhone-maker decided to sue Motorola, the Droid-maker for patent infringements. According to reports filtering in, Apple has filed a suit based on six counts with the patents it holds on "smart phones and associated software, including operating systems, user interfaces, and other application software... By admin

Broadcom to acquire Percello

New Delhi: Broadcom, a semiconductor company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Percello, a developer of system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for femtocells. Used primarily in residential and enterprise business settings, femtocells are small, low power cellular base stations that extend coverage indoors where signals are weak.According to the official statement, Broadcom expects to pay... By