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TCS’s UK arm bags $200 mn contract
Fetched: January 31st, 2008, 11:52pm EST
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Tata Consultancy’s UK subsidiary Diligenta has managed to bag a $200-million order from Canadian financial services major Sun Life Financial. -
IBM launches Work Area Recovery centre
Fetched: January 31st, 2008, 11:52pm EST
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IBM on Wednesday announced the launch of work area recovery centre, offering solutions to help clients minimise the effects of disruptions to existing workplace and productivity of their work. -
Satyam honcho is China's top techie
Fetched: January 31st, 2008, 11:52pm EST
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The head of Hyderabad-based Satyam group's operations in China, Raghvendra Tripathi, is one of the two expatriates voted by the Shanghai administration among the top 10 IT talents in the city. -
Wipro Info to foray into cloud computing
Fetched: January 28th, 2008, 9:33pm EST
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Wipro Infotech is planning to foray into cloud computing services. It’s also making strategic investments in building vertical expertise and new areas. -
IQMS to acquire 51 pc stake in Object Xperts of US
Fetched: January 28th, 2008, 12:05pm EST
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Software company IQMS today said it will acquire 51 per cent stake in Object Xperts Inc, USA. -
IBM expands business centre for India in 'Second Life'
Fetched: January 28th, 2008, 12:05pm EST
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Software major IBM on Monday announced that it was expanding its business centre for India in 'Second Life', a virtual world in the internet, by adding sales representatives based in the country. -
US recession could be good news for Indian IT firms: Narayana Murthy
Fetched: January 28th, 2008, 12:05pm EST
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The Indian IT industry fears that a possible slowdown in the US economy could lead their companies to cut IT spending. Build your business online
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Wipro Info plans foray into cloud computing
Fetched: January 28th, 2008, 12:05pm EST
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Wipro Infotech is planning to foray into cloud computing services. It’s also making startegic investments into building vertical expertise and new areas. -
Tulip IT provides Kerala last mile wireless connectivity
Fetched: January 27th, 2008, 8:31pm EST
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The infotech firm has helped over a million e-literates bloom in Kerala’s Malappuram district by providing last mile wireless connectivity at lower costs. -
Impact of a US slowdown on India's software services sector are exaggerated: Wipro
Fetched: January 27th, 2008, 2:56pm EST
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Customers hit by the subprime worries will drive global outsourcing even more aggressively. IP address could ruin someone's life | Build your biz online
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Infosys cautiously optimistic about sector growth: CEO
Fetched: January 25th, 2008, 12:10pm EST
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Infosys Technologies Ltd is cautiously optimistic on the industry's growth despite uncertainty about the outlook for the US economy, its chief executive officer said on Friday. -
Gates: Tech will revive US economy
Fetched: January 25th, 2008, 12:10pm EST
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Bill Gates, the world's richest man, believes the US economy will not fall into a slump because technological progress will help it to grow, he said in an interview with a German newspaper. -
Infosys sets roadmap for 2020
Fetched: January 25th, 2008, 12:10pm EST
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India's second largest IT bellwether Infosys Technologies Ltd made a presentation on business roadmap for 2020 at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, the company said in a statement. -
Satyam Computer lists on Euronext Amsterdam
Fetched: January 25th, 2008, 12:10pm EST
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IT firm Satyam Computer Services Ltd today announced that it has listed its American Depositary Shares (ADSs) on Euronext Amsterdam, which is part of New York Stock Exchange Euronext. -
Info Drive to raise up to $100 mn
Fetched: January 25th, 2008, 12:10pm EST
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The Board of Info Drive Software Ltd has approved raising up to $100 million via overseas convertible bonds. -
Rolta India acquires Broech Corporation for $45 mn
Fetched: January 25th, 2008, 12:10pm EST
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Rolta India has acquired Chicago Broech Corporation for $45 million, including escrows and earn-outs. -
IBM to lay Lotus Foundation for SMEs
Fetched: January 25th, 2008, 12:10pm EST
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IBM, the world’s No 2 software company, announced a slew of Lotus products - including plans for a radical plug-and-play offering for small and medium businesses. -
Country's specific software development losing out
Fetched: January 25th, 2008, 12:10pm EST
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Microsoft, which sings paeans on Indian talent, has refrained from developing a country-specific product mainly because of high levels of piracy and poor awareness among law enforcement agencies, says a top official of the software giant. -
Cutting PC software piracy creates jobs: IDC
Fetched: January 25th, 2008, 12:10pm EST
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Cracking down on PC software piracy would create hundreds of thousands of jobs globally and boost economic growth and tax revenues, particularly in Asia where piracy rates are high, a study by IDC shows. -
Satyam to list its American Depository Shares on Euronext
Fetched: January 25th, 2008, 12:10pm EST
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IT major Satyam Computer Services Ltd on Tuesday said it plans to list its American Depository Shares (ADS) on Euronext in Amsterdam. -
Wipro wins $100 mn deal from Saudi Airlines
Fetched: January 25th, 2008, 12:10pm EST
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Software major Wipro has won a five-year 100-million-dollar contract from Saudi Arabian Airlines. -
Wipro Q3 Net profit up 12%
Fetched: January 25th, 2008, 12:10pm EST
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Wipro Ltd, India's No. 3 software services exporter, said on Friday its quarterly profit rose 11 per cent, lagging forecasts, as it won more outsourcing deals but wage increases pinched margins. -
Indian software giants wary of US slowdown
Fetched: January 21st, 2008, 5:29am EST
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TCS, Infosys and Wipro expect clients to send more work to low-cost India even as they pare overall technology budgets. R Power IPO | Business week in pics
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Wipro on track despite US woes
Fetched: January 21st, 2008, 5:29am EST
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Chairman Azim Premji said the company would wait and watch for further indications from the US market, on the back of the multi-billion dollar subprime meltdown. -
Wipro scotches CapGemini buyout rumours
Fetched: January 21st, 2008, 5:29am EST
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Wipro came out very strongly against the news doing the rounds that it was looking at acquiring European IT services giants CapGemini. -
Wipro to hire more freshers
Fetched: January 21st, 2008, 5:29am EST
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Continuing with its focus on recruiting more freshers, Wipro is looking to change the ratio of freshers versus lateral hires in the company from 50:50 to 65:35 in FY09. -
Satyam eyeing listing on NYSE Euronext
Fetched: January 21st, 2008, 5:29am EST
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No target is too big for Indian IT cos who have now set their sights on emerging markets. -
Essential software services in pact with excel4apps
Fetched: January 21st, 2008, 5:29am EST
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Chennai based software development and IT consulting company, Essential Software Services, today announced a partnership with the South Africa based excel4apps, for selling its product "GL Wand" in India. -
Wipro says momentum good despite margin pressure
Fetched: January 21st, 2008, 5:29am EST
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Wipro expects its global IT services business revenue to rise to about $955 million in the current end-March quarter despite a strong rupee, soaring salaries and prospects of a US recession. -
Wipro third quarter net profit up 12 pct, lags expectations
Fetched: January 21st, 2008, 5:29am EST
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Wipro Ltd, India's No. 3 software services exporter, said on Friday its quarterly profit rose 11 per cent, lagging forecasts, as it won more outsourcing deals but wage increases pinched margins. -
TCS floats new unit to focus on emerging markets
Fetched: January 18th, 2008, 12:05am EST
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TCS created a new business unit within the company which will focus on emerging markets such and other big IT markets. In Pics: MacBook Air | Build your biz online
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Satyam Computer plans to list on Euronext
Fetched: January 18th, 2008, 12:05am EST
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Satyam Computer Services (SCS) is planning to list its shares on Euronext. -
Oracle, HP team up to provide solutions for mid-size cos
Fetched: January 18th, 2008, 12:05am EST
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Oracle and HP today announced that they have teamed up to deliver complete software, hardware and service solutions, tailored to the needs of mid-size companies in the country. -
TCS on track, sees no subprime heat in Q4
Fetched: January 17th, 2008, 1:54am EST
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The company’s results track numbers given out by rival Infosys Technologies last week and contain no surprises. -
Oracle agrees to buy BEA for $7.85 billion
Fetched: January 17th, 2008, 1:54am EST
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The offer for the San Jose-based BEA is much richer than Oracle's previous bid, which was rebuffed in October. In Pics: MacBook Air | Build your business online
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Wipro denies speculation of talks with Cap Gemini
Fetched: January 17th, 2008, 1:54am EST
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Software company Wipro Limited denied that it was in merger or takeover talks with French technology consultants Cap Gemini, after speculation of a possible bid arose late last year. -
Oracle bets big on SMEs in CRM push
Fetched: January 16th, 2008, 3:38am EST
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US software goliath Oracle is betting big on India’s burgeoning small- and medium-enterprises for growing its CRM on demand service in the next financial year. -
Retail automation platform 'TINA' launched
Fetched: January 16th, 2008, 3:38am EST
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Wipro Technologies, the global IT services division of Wipro Limited, announced the launch of a retail automation platform "TINA". -
Satyam codes for soccer & cricket
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Satyam is all set to leverage on its partnership with FIFA and has signed up as an IT services provider for the next two editions of the World Cup. Top ten video games
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Total IT solutions to tap Middle East market
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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E-library software solutions provider Total IT Solutions told the media on Monday that it was planning to distribute its software products and search services for academic libraries in the Middle East and Asia. -
Wipro ropes in Mario Miranda for ad campaign
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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IT solutions provider Wipro has roped in famous cartoonist Mario Miranda to create an advertising campaign for recruitment and employee communication. -
Infosys skips rupee, mortgage woes
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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The company’s fiscal third quarter financial results show an astute management of profitability with a combination of cost control, premium pricing, offshore leverage and an increasing shift towards fixed price projects. -
IT cos to log better Net in Q3
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Despite a host of factors that could affect the software business of Indian companies, analysts are cautiously positive on the sector ahead of the third quarter results. -
Infosys adds 27,000 employees in FY'08 so far
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Software services firm Infosys Technologies has added 11,683 employees into its payroll for the December quarter taking the total number to over 27,000 so far this financial year. -
Infy beats forecast, raises guidance
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Infosys Technologies Ltd, India's No 2 software services exporter, beat forecasts with a 25 per cent rise in December quarter profit, helped by strong demand from Europe and a tax refund. -
Infosys says macro environment challenging
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Infosys Technologies Ltd, India's No. 2 software services exporter, said on Friday that while the macroeconomic environment was challenging, it still saw several opportunities for growth. -
Info Drive Software bids to buy US firm
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Info Drive Software Ltd said on Thursday it has submitted a bid to acquire a US-based information technology consulting firm. -
Microsoft won't launch iPhone rival
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Software group Microsoft will not launch a product that competes directly with Apple Inc's iPhone, Chairman Bill Gates said in an interview with Germany's Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. -
3i Infotech, an attractive acquisition target
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Indian analysts said the company's promoters, ICICI group, may also be keen to offload their stake in the company. Challenges for India Inc
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Aztecsoft in sell-off talks with MindTree
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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The company, which clocked Rs 264 cr revenue in FY-07, is believed to be looking at an enterprise valuation of around Rs 500 crore. Challenges for India Inc
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Infosys results keep investors on the edge
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Average estimates of seven brokerages showed Infosys is expected to increase revenues sequentially by 5.7%, the slowest among its peers. Tips to plan an equity portfolio
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Danlaw Tech to dissolve JV with CNA group
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Software services firm Danlaw Technologies India Ltd said on Tuesday it has decided to dissolve the joint venture with CNA Group and another individual, to focus on its core operations. -
HSBC arm picks up stake in Newgen for Rs 30 crore
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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New Delhi-based software product firm Newgen Software Technologies on Monday announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Asian Ventures Fund has picked up a minority stake in the company for Rs 30 crore. -
Oracle named leading RDBMS vendor in India
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Oracle on Monday announced that it has been named the leading relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) vendor in India and Asia pacific excluding Japan. -
Cranes Software acquires US co; to invest Rs 72 crore
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Cranes Software International Ltd has announced the acquisition of US based specialized auto consulting and product development firm, Engineering Technology Associates, through its subsidiary Cranes Software Inc. -
After outcry, Microsoft tweaks Office 2003 update
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Office 2003 Service Pack 3, a free package of updates released earlier, blocked users from opening files created by older versions. BPOs - India's back-office brigade
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Bilcare buys Singapore's Singular ID
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Bilcare Singapore, a subsidiary of Bilcare Ltd, has bought 100 per cent of Singular ID for Singapore $19.58 million. -
Satyam plans major overseas expansion
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Satyam also plans to expand in cities like Nagpur and Bhubaneswar, while it eyes other tier-II cities in north and south India. BPOs - India's back-office brigade
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Planet Satyam to help staff connect
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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How do you reach out to a workforce which runs into thousands and is spread across various time zones? -
IT companies see profit in opening a nearshore unit
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Rupee polevault and race for larger projects are pushing IT companies to globalise in a bigger way. BPOs - India's back-office brigade
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RBI ropes in HCL Comnet for IT overhaul
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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The exercise will cost RBI around Rs 100 cr. Under the terms of the contract, HCL will set up the two centres and maintain them for the RBI for 7 years. Build your biz online
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India drives our telecom business: Oracle
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Majority of Oracle's global products and technologies for the communication and media business is being developed in India. Build your biz online
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TUI InfoTec gets Lycos Europe as client
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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TUI InfoTec has gained Lycos Europe as a new client, following the completion of its restructuring as a joint venture with Indian software firm Sonata Software Ltd. -
ADAG enters IT services business
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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The Rs 30,000-crore group already has over 1,500 employees dedicated to IT and says it plans to make a number of external recruitments. Build your biz online
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Few minutes of cleaning can boost speed of your PC!
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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If you take 15 minutes to clean up your PC, you will be rewarded with a computer that runs faster and has more space available. Clever devices for your smart home!
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Telelogic signs $3.2 million agreement with Asia Pacific aerospace
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Telelogic has signed a five-year $3.2 million license and maintenance agreement with an Asia Pacific aerospace defence manufacturer. -
UB's IT division develops media streaming tech
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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UBICS, a $25-million IT unit of the Vijay Mallya-controlled UB Group, has developed a patented streaming media technology software that streams videos quickly or allows a user to have video conferences across multiple locations even at a low bandwidth of 28 kbps. -
Efforts to promote open source software gather momentum
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Efforts to promote Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) have gathered momentum in the country, mainly due to emergence of "Linux User Groups" (LUGs) and recognition by academics and government. -
Wipro named leader in SAP implementation services
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Wipro Technologies, the global IT services arm of Wipro Limited, on Saturday announced that it has been named by research firm Forrester Research Inc. as "a leader in SAP implementation services". -
IT sector boom: Skills and local growth shift IT balance
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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The figures available from the government suggest that the volume of IT market grew by 20% in '07, reaching a capitalisation of approx $48billion. Business week in pics
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Technology sector is ready to take on the global market
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Before the recent change in government, Russian officials set in train a series of radical programmes aimed at modernising the high-tech sector of the economy. -
IT companies hiring freshers to fight bulge
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An adverse bulge mix is regarded as undesirable for an industry which is battling wage inflation and currency appreciation. -
Vakrangee facilitates Election Commission's Voter ID Scheme
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Election Commission's Voter ID Card Scheme, facilitated by Vakrangee Softwares Ltd, has commenced in Borivali East, a city suburb, and will continue till January 13. -
Pune techie accused of $13m fraud
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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A software engineer has been arrested for allegedly leaking confidential information on her employer, 3 DPLM, and source code, via email to her husband and others. -
Is installing software a service or sale of goods?
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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A case is filed in the Bombay HC involving Axis Bank and the Municipal Corporation on goods movement into the city, which attract octroi. Tips for online purchasing
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Satyam to set up centre of excellence in Hyderabad
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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IT major Satyam computer services Ltd will set up a new centre of excellence at Hyderabad to bring technology enabled innovations in the process manufacturing industry. -
Wipro to bid for Capgemini by end January: Report
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Wipro Ltd, India's third-biggest software exporter, is expected to bid for France's Capgemini by the end of January in a deal valuing the French firm at up to $7 billion. -
IBM buys Solid Information
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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International Business Machines Corp said on Friday it has agreed to buy in-memory database software provider Solid Information Technology from private owners for an undisclosed sum. -
MS signs rare open-source deal
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Microsoft has signed a rare deal with an open source software group, taking a step towards meeting sanctions imposed by the European Commission for antitrust violations. -
Fresh grant of Rs 1.9 crore from Microsoft to three NGOs
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Microsoft India Private Limited today announced an additional funding of Rs 1.9 crore to three NGOs for enabling IT access to under served communities in urban slums and rural India. -
i-flex unveils solutions for pvt banking
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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I-Flex Solutions on Monday said it has launched a new banking solution which will enable the IT consulting firm to foray into private banking and wealth management space. -
Calsoft completes 100% acquisition of Inatech Infosolutions
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California Software Company Ltd (Calsoft) on Monday said it has completed 100 per cent acquisition of Inatech Infosolutions. -
California Software to acquire Inatech for $6.17 mn
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California Software Company to acquire remaining 49% stake in Inatech Infosolutions for $6.17 mn. -
These Office suites cost a zilch
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Microsoft Office is the most expensive office software and the availability of a number of viable alternatives might come as a pleasant surprise. Tips for online purchasing
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IBM launches Lotus Connection
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IBM has launched IBM Lotus Connection - a social networking software that can be used to create profiles, communities, blogs, manage tasks and add Dogear. -
Microsoft, Experian develop identity management service
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Experian, which provides information and marketing services, and Microsoft have developed an identity management service to make online commerce safe for consumers and business alike. -
Opera complaints against Microsoft
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A small Norwegian maker of Web browsers, backed by an industry coalition, has filed the first complaint against Microsoft to the European Commission since the software giant lost a landmark antitrust case earlier this year. -
Xilinx targets defence, aerospace & mobile mkts
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The California-based programmable logic chips and services major is also evaluating some of the Indian companies as target investments for its APac VC fund. -
More land to Wipro, Infosys soon: West Bengal
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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The West Bengal govt will soon provide additional land to Infosys and Wipro for expanding their facilities, the state's minister for IT said. Day in Pics
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Tech fund beats IT sector blues
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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A stronger rupee against the dollar and fears of a slowdown in the US are battering India's software sector but the country's largest technology fund has already exceeded returns it posted in tech-stock friendly 2006. -
Software developed to measure greenhouse gas reductions
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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The software called Green Cert will help tap the full potential of investment and growth of the $30 bn global carbon credit market. Fashion warms up to climate change
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Microsoft acquires Multimap
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Microsoft Corp said that it has acquired a United Kingdom online mapping company to enhance its existing Windows Live Web-based services. -
Red Hat delays new software for PCs
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Red Hat has postponed until January the launch of a new Linux software product for personal computers that would directly compete with Microsoft'S Windows operating system. -
Cognizant partners with CSAA
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Cognizant aims to provide services such as business consulting, specialised software and service implementation (fully tested and maintained) and support services. -
TCS largely unaffected by rupee rise: CFO
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India's largest software exporter Tata Consultancy Services said it was largely unaffected by the appreciating rupee through hedging and proper product pricing. -
Microsoft Office gets updated
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Microsoft Corp said that it released the first major update of its Office 2007 productivity software at least one month ahead of its projected target. -
Tax relief on software upgradation on cards
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SC to examine whether expense incurred on upgradation of computers by changing software is capital expenditure or revenue expenditure for the purpose of calculating income-tax liability. -
Wipro shares data on fake CVs with peers
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The company passes information on individuals and recruitment agencies with two IT majors to help identify fakers. -
Cognizant signs pact with California State Automobile Association
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IT major Cognizant has signed a multi-year agreement with California State Automobile Association (CSAA) to provide software services. -
Satyam to set up training centre in Japan
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IT major Satyam Computer Services today said it will set up a training centre in Japan in a bid to strengthen its presence in that country. -
US downturn could help Indian outsourcers: Wipro
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The contrarian situation is that they could outsource more and that would benefit the software industry. Infosys, Tatas most image-conscious: Nielsen
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Indian software wins world sports match
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Sports teams and players from across the world like Rafael Nadal are scouting for analytical software developed by Indian cos that will help improve their games.
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New software launched to take IT to Indian masses
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Poor skills in English will no longer be a handicap to gain IT proficiency for about 900 million Indian masses, thanks to a novel software, developed by an Indian institution and an Israeli company. -
Cincom Smalltalk goes social
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Cincom Systems, a global software company, has made available a series of online educational videos, podcasts and screencasts, on the social media sites. -
Microsoft to double Asia staff
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Microsoft Corp said has that it expects strong growth in Asia's IT sector to more than double headcount for its customer service centre in the region in five years time. -
India facing IT manpower crunch says Satyam VP
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The world sees India as the mecca of Information Technology, but the country is today facing a shortage of skilled manpower in the field. -
New software launched to take IT to Indian masses
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Poor skills in English will no longer be a handicap to gain IT proficiency for about 900 million Indian masses. How to equip oneself for a bigger role
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Infosys, Wipro out of race for Springer unit
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:32pm EST
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Infosys Technologies and Wipro, which were in the race to acquire the captive Indian unit of European publishing group Springer, have dropped out, leaving the field for private equity players, sources close to the deal said. -
US slowdown to hit tech industry
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Weakness in the US economy figures to take a bite out of the technology industry's growth rate in 2008, when analysts expect tech spending to slow around the world. -
Coral Soff'wares Ltd co develops ERP software for SME sector
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Coral Soff'wares Ltd, which owns products like ACE and X-cise has announced launch of a sub Rs 10-lakh ERP software targeted at the Small and Medium Enterprises. -
Satyam, Arvato in services pact for three European countries
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Software firm Satyam Computer Services and Arvato Systems, the IT division of the Bertelsmann Group, have joined hands to provide offshore services to the medium-sized enterprise market in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. -
Dell, Microsoft to provide integrated technology solutions
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Global PC maker Dell on Wednesday said it has entered into a 'Large Account Reseller Agreement' with software company Microsoft Corporation India to provide integrated technology solutions to Indian enterprises. -
Indian IT no more bellwether abroad
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Global perception about investing in Indian IT stocks is undergoing a change with top IT companies witnessing a decline in market capitalisation. According to data compiled by ET, ADRs (American Depository Receipts) of top tier Indian IT companies listed on the Nasdaq and NYSE have declined in value over the past 12 months. -
IBM websphere tops application software market
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IBM's Webshere has been ranked as the market leader in the Application Deployment Software market in India by research firm IDC. -
3i Infotech buys majority stake in back office firm
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3i Infotech Ltd said on Tuesday it has acquired majority stake in back-office firm Linear Financial & Management Systems Pvt Ltd. -
UTV Software calls off discussions with Malaysia's Astro
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UTV Software Communications on Monday said it has called off discussion with Malaysia-based Astro Multimedia International (BVI) Ltd (Astro) for establishing a television channel on a joint venture basis in India. -
IT cos face new challenges as sector matures
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Currency movement is not the only factor that is proving to be a nemesis for the Indian software industry. -
Symphony Services to broaden base in Pune
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The California-based Symphony Services, a global provider of product engineering outsourcing services, will broaden its base in the city from 1,000 employees to 10,000. -
SOA set for an Asian takeoff
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Service Oriented Architecture is all set to take of Asia. The SOA market which is presently $810 million, will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40 per cent to touch $2.2 billion by 2010, according to a research by Springboard Research, a leading market research firm -
Polycom eyes India acquisitions, earmarks $300 m for inorganic growth
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Polycom eyes India acquisitions, earmarks $300 m for inorganic growth -
Bharti arm to buy Jataayu for $20 mn
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Bharti Telesoft is close to acquiring the Bangalore-based Software, technology provider for its VAS, for $20 million. -
No proposal in the last 6 months from West Bengal: Infy
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Infosys Technologies Ltd, which wants to start an IT facility in West Bengal with an investment of Rs 250 crore and create employment for 5,000 people, is yet to hear from the state government even after two years. -
ASM Technologies buys Enterprise Software Resources
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Advanced Synergic, the Singapore subsidiary of ASM Technologies, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire US-based Enterprise Software Resources, in an all-cash deal. -
Vehicle tracking system FleeTrac launched
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Chennai-based telecom company Dhanus Technologies on Thursday announced the launch of its vehcile tracking system, FleeTrac. -
Cranes Software in deal with Fractal Analytics for Predicta
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Cranes Software International has entered into partnership with Fractal Analytics to develop Predicta, a retail risk management application for mortgages, credit cards, auto loans and personal loans. -
IBM and Ordyn Technologies sign IT infrastructure deal
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Software major IBM on Wednesday reached an agreement with Bangalore-based Ordyn Technologies, a manufacturer of optical telecom transmission equipment, to manage its complete IT infrastructure. -
Infosys receives 2007 Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame award
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Infosys Technologies Ltd said today it has entered the "Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame for Executing Strategy" for achieving "breakthrough" performance results using the 'Balanced Scorecard (BSC).' -
Microsoft to up its China manpower by 33%
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Microsoft Corp said that it would hire 1,000 engineers in the current fiscal year, joining the current 5,000 staff in China, highest number outside the US. -
Animation industry hit by talent crunch
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India will need over 3,00,000 professionals in content development and animation segment by 2008 to cope with the growing demand. Animated Bollywood
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Hexaware taps Mecklai to get out of forex mess
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Hexaware Technologies has roped in consultant Jamal Mecklai to work with it on minimising the negative impact of transactions. -
Govt in tie-up with MS launches SWARAJ to manage panchayats
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The government on Tuesday launched an integrated software application for managing panchayati raj system in the country. -
Microsoft loses patent appeal in US
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Microsoft Corp must pay more than $140 million for infringing on software patents owned by a Michigan-based technology company, a federal appeals court has ruled. -
IT delivery model moves from hub to networks: Forrester
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The current model is seeing India as the hub for IT services with other locations spread across different geographies. Is India ready for mobile TV revolution?
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Microsoft loses patent appeal
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Microsoft Corp must pay more than $140 million for infringing on software patents owned by a Michigan-based technology company, a federal appeals court has ruled. -
Sanra Software to acquire Acropetal's business
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Sanra Software Ltd said on Tuesday it has decided to acquire the business of Acropetal Animation Pvt Ltd, valuing it at not more than Rs 80 million. -
It's time for techies to go green!
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Going environmentally conscious is the new mantra for IT employees. They are active circulating used-paper to cut down on paper consumption. The serene beauty
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HCL World's No. 1 infrastructure vendor: Survey
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India's fourth largest software exporter HCL Technologies has been ranked as the World's top vendor in the infrastructure space, a recent survey said. -
Microsoft's new offering targets SMBs
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Microsoft Corporation India has come come up with an offering Get Genuine Solution that will enable small and medium business enterprises (SMBs) to legalise counterfeit unlicensed windows XP Professional software.