Sunday, December 7, 2014

IT News Head Lines (InformationWeek) 12/8/2014





CSI announces 5th edition of Excellence in IT awards; invites nominations from Indian organizations
Computer Society of India (CSI), the single-most largest association with Pan-India membership base of like minded IT professionals, spread across the country through its more than 73 chapters, has announced...



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'We want to disrupt the travel industry globally and turn it into a community based model' : Anirudh Gupta, Tripoto

Startup Tripoto.com, is aiming to totally transform the way travelers look at destinations by enabling users to crowd source travel itineraries and share their experiences. InformationWeek spoke to Anirudh...



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Ciena introduced software solution for Managed Services Providers (MSPs)
In response to significant changes in the way network resources and services are consumed, Ciena is introducing a software solution that establishes an entirely new business model for Managed Services...



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The prominent data leaks of 2014 will keep cybersecurity in the spotlight in 2015: Study
With the interconnected nature of a global internet and cloud infrastructures, cross-border flow of data is unavoidable and needs to be appropriately addressed,  2015 will see the evolution of the Personal...



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Indian Companies Transform HR with SAP Cloud
Successful companies recognize that attracting and engaging today’s talent — and ensuring access to tomorrow’s talent — requires robust, fluid, end-to-end human capital management (HCM) solutions. And...



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SAP India bets big on new technology trends
As 2015 is just around the corner, technology firms are now focusing on developing applications that empower sectors like millennials, sports and healthcare industry. To know more about the technology...



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"India’s tech sector can be a far more powerful force for society if it connects with civil society”

The Indian IT industry is at an interesting crossroad. On one hand, India’s software exporters are facing a huge challenge in growing profitably as margins are steadily declining. At the same time, India...



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How a startup is using the cloud to help companies take better decisions

One of the startups to be selected in the top 100 startups by Nasscom,  Ideyeah Solutions, uses the cloud to its fullest potential. The company’s flagship product, opTEAMize --  a productivity improvement...



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An insight into the next-generation data center core switches
Since the introduction of cloud computing technology in 2006, it has developed so rapidly that almost all enterprise IT services have migrated, or are in the process of migrating, to cloud-computing platforms....



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Your next storage purchase: 5 considerations
Storage infrastructure effectively serves as the heart of the data center, providing a functional foundation for every business. An optimal design is one that works invisibly, acting as the unseen enabler...



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How e-commerce companies are using social media analytics to understand consumer behavior
Gone are the days when setting up of shops was alone sufficient to do business, brands these days are not limiting to one particular channel be it radio, print, television or internet let alone. In last...



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Cloud-based online education platform Superprofs.com redefines preparatory training for competitive exams
SuperProfs.com, India’s distinctive cloud based online education platform today announced that it has successfully entered into coaching agreement with India’s top 100 professors for quality preparatory...



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How moving to the cloud increased staff efficiency for Eveready Industries

The brand Eveready Industries India, is a known and iconic brand in India, and is especially known for its battery range of products. Eveready Industries’ current portfolio includes batteries, torches,...



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The launch of 4G in India is expected to be a key growth driver for M2M: Vivek Varshney, UST Global

There's been a lot of talk about the growing M2M adoption in India especially in the rural sector. But critics say there is too much hype and rhetoric. What is your take?
Rural India has immense potential...



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Cloudstrats – a startup looking to simplify cloud for businesses
Though cloud adoption continues to be on the rise, there are still a host of mid-sized companies for whom cloud computing is still a complex topic. Cloudstrats, a startup, aims to do just that by simplifying...



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BPCL ups efficiency drive with VMware
It was one of the first companies to have an IT department way back in 1964. BPCL is also the first PSU Oil company in India to have implemented SAP R/3 at all locations spread all over in India. With...



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Leveraging data convergence for multiscreen displays to enhance safety and regulatory compliance

Remote monitoring and automation have come a long way in the last few decades, especially in the industrial automation sector.  In today’s hyper-competitive world, industrial production hinges on the efficiency...



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Bridging the gap between talent and big data analytics
Big Data is a wonderful idea; it can revolutionize the way organisations work and solve problems. In order to turn this phenomenal idea into a reality, organizations need to gear up to face some extreme...



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4 Big Data essentials for startups
Big-data products are generally targeted at large enterprises, and for good reason. They can be enormously expensive to initiate and operate, and therefore out of reach for the average startup or small...



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Google Apps gets new enterprise security features
Google introduced two new security features this week for Google Apps users to help them monitor their accounts for suspicious activity. The updates -- a Devices and Activity dashboard and a security wizard...



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5 ways to apply 'agile' to customer relationships
Launching Agile strategies at your company involves a lot of behind-the-scenes work to be successful. The first step is to make sure you have the right people and processes in place to set the stage for...



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6 million+ email accounts worldwide exposed in past 3 months
More fallout from the epidemic of data breaches that occurred in 2014: More than 6 million email accounts and credentials from around the globe have been leaked in the past three months, according to a...



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Top 10 security predictions for 2015
Security analysts called 2013 the year of the mega breach, and severe vulnerabilities such as Heartbleed and Shellshock in 2014 showed that the security community can never rest on its laurels.
All...



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Google Contributor: Pay to block ads
Google launched a new service on Thursday that lets users pay to browse certain websites devoid of distracting ads -- and the data tracking that often supports them.
Google Contributor is invite-only...



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LinkedIn tips: 5 new things to know
Following a quiet summer, LinkedIn ramped up activity this fall and rolled out a handful of new features and product redesigns.
Last month, the social network revamped its "Who's Viewed Your Profile"...



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Apple WatchKit: 6 facts
Apple on Tuesday released WatchKit, a software development framework that allows developers to create apps for Apple Watch, scheduled for release next  year.
"With the iOS 8.2 beta SDK, developers...



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‘Mobility is taking the same trajectory as the web’: Sanjay Gupta, Oracle

Please shed light on the key factors that are driving the demand for mobility in Indian organizations? How is the trend expected to evolve in the near future?
India has the world’s second largest mobile...



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Tyto announces latest version of Sahi Pro software
Bangalore-based Tyto Software, creators of Sahi Open Source and Sahi Pro has announced  major release Sahi Pro 6.0.
This release enables non-technical QA team members optimize test performance of their...



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Facebook's Enterprise Ambition: 3 big hurdles
Facebook has its sights set on shaking up social business, according to a new report, which says Facebook is working on a new website called Facebook at Work. This service reportedly will compete directly...



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