Airbus Defence and Space, a reference player on the cyber security market in Europe, and Atos, an international leader in digital services, have agreed to join forces in response to the growing demand for cyber security solutions.The two companies have signed a strategic partnership pact on research and development and the provision of a complementary range of products, services and solutions designed to counteract cyber-attacks.The partnership includes a worldwide distribution channel partner agreement. It addresses a broad range of businesses and industries including banking and insurance as well as the public sector, notably the defence market. Together, Atos and Airbus Defence and Space will have the opportunity to better benefit from the growing cyber security market estimated to be worth $84 billion by 2016[1].Today, organisations are targeted by an increasing number of sophisticated attacks designed to steal sensitive information or intellectual property from them or to disrupt their operations. In this context, the security needs of organisations are skyrocketing and require the most innovative security solutions.To address this demand, Airbus Defence and Space and Atos – which benefits from the security expertise of Bull – have decided to complement their portfolios in order to provide larger and more effective range of cybersecurity products, services and solutions. By combining their respective expertise and research and development knowledge in Europe, the two partners will for example work on the development of security solutions for extended enterprises (group, subsidiaries and supply chain).(BW Online Bureau)
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Dell has expanded its networking portfolio to address growing complexities in campus networking and skyrocketing bandwidth in the data center.For the campus, Dell introduced a new unified-campus architecture powered by the new Dell Networking C9010 Network Director switch and companion C1048P Rapid Access Node.In the data center, Dell debuted the Dell Networking S6100-ON, combining multi-rate connectivity, modularity and open networking to deliver unparalleled in-rack networking flexibility.“At Dell, we’re taking a holistic, end-to-end approach to networking from connecting server, storage and workloads together in the data center to connecting desktops and mobile devices in the campus,” said Tom Burns, vice president and general manager, Dell Networking and Enterprise Infrastructure.The new Dell Networking C9010 Network Director is a next-generation multi-rate capable modular switch and is the first platform based on the new Dell campus network architecture. It delivers optimum scalability for up to 4,000 virtual ports managed centrally, a lifetime of flexibility with support for 10 and 40 gigabit Ethernet (GbE) today, and a tool-free upgrade to 100GbE in the future to meet the growing bandwidth requirements of a diverse campus of end-users and end-points.For initial deployments, the C9010 can be deployed as a traditional campus switching platform without the Dell Networking C1048P Rapid Access Node, serving to aggregate legacy switching platforms in wiring closets.New Campus Network Architecture: Powered by the Dell Networking C9010 Network Director and C1048P Rapid Access Nodes.Designed for mid- to large-scale campus environments seeking improved scalability combined with simplified management, the new Dell unified-campus architecture provides a single management view for the entire campus from access to core. This provides a single point of control for quality of service, policy provisioning and software upgrades, as well as for programming software-defined attributes. Additionally, through the use of industry-standard protocols, the new Dell campus architecture can be jumpstarted using existing Dell campus investments by re-deploying Dell Networking N-series switches as access nodes.Manish Gupta, Director, Enterprise Solutions Group, Dell India said: “Our new campus management solutions are designed to address some critical customer requirements such as the management of data growth and simplified network management. Combining the most useful innovations in the networking space such as SDN and taking an integrated approach makes it a very convenient and easily deployable solution. These features have made this an ideal solution for mid to large-scale campus environments and we are expecting good customer response in India.”Dell Networking C9010 and C1048P will be available in October 2015 and Dell Networking S6100-ON will be available in the first quarter of 2016.(BW Online Bureau)
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Dell has expanded its networking portfolio to address growing complexities in campus networking and skyrocketing bandwidth in the data center.For the campus, Dell introduced a new unified-campus architecture powered by the new Dell Networking C9010 Network Director switch and companion C1048P Rapid Access Node.In the data center, Dell debuted the Dell Networking S6100-ON, combining multi-rate connectivity, modularity and open networking to deliver unparalleled in-rack networking flexibility.“At Dell, we’re taking a holistic, end-to-end approach to networking from connecting server, storage and workloads together in the data center to connecting desktops and mobile devices in the campus,” said Tom Burns, vice president and general manager, Dell Networking and Enterprise Infrastructure.The new Dell Networking C9010 Network Director is a next-generation multi-rate capable modular switch and is the first platform based on the new Dell campus network architecture. It delivers optimum scalability for up to 4,000 virtual ports managed centrally, a lifetime of flexibility with support for 10 and 40 gigabit Ethernet (GbE) today, and a tool-free upgrade to 100GbE in the future to meet the growing bandwidth requirements of a diverse campus of end-users and end-points.For initial deployments, the C9010 can be deployed as a traditional campus switching platform without the Dell Networking C1048P Rapid Access Node, serving to aggregate legacy switching platforms in wiring closets.New Campus Network Architecture: Powered by the Dell Networking C9010 Network Director and C1048P Rapid Access Nodes.Designed for mid- to large-scale campus environments seeking improved scalability combined with simplified management, the new Dell unified-campus architecture provides a single management view for the entire campus from access to core. This provides a single point of control for quality of service, policy provisioning and software upgrades, as well as for programming software-defined attributes. Additionally, through the use of industry-standard protocols, the new Dell campus architecture can be jumpstarted using existing Dell campus investments by re-deploying Dell Networking N-series switches as access nodes.Manish Gupta, Director, Enterprise Solutions Group, Dell India said: “Our new campus management solutions are designed to address some critical customer requirements such as the management of data growth and simplified network management. Combining the most useful innovations in the networking space such as SDN and taking an integrated approach makes it a very convenient and easily deployable solution. These features have made this an ideal solution for mid to large-scale campus environments and we are expecting good customer response in India.”Dell Networking C9010 and C1048P will be available in October 2015 and Dell Networking S6100-ON will be available in the first quarter of 2016.(BW Online Bureau)
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India is becoming one of the world’s largest economies but today only about 16 out of 1000 people in the country owns a PC. While the penetration is quite low, more than 1.5 lakh tones of e-waste is generated annually most of which is quite harmful for the environment. Technology is being updated faster than what it was five years ago which means that we are leaving behind large amounts of redundant and outdated devices and hardware. A Gurgaon based startup called Reboot, has taken this as an opportunity and has been managing e-waste efficiently by refurbishing and selling unwanted electronic items.Reboot started off in 2012, by founders Rahul Chowdhury and Anand Tater, where the company buys old electronic items for reasonable rates and then refurbishes them in their factory to sell them off at a much affordable price. The idea of refurbishing electronic goods is nothing new though as companies like Overcart and Greendust are some well-known names that have established themselves in the country. So what is so new about this startup?Rahul comments, “We (Reboot) are the only company worldwide that provides a full one-year warranty on the refurbished products that we sell. One of the biggest issues a customer faces when he buys a refurbished product is that it feels as if he is investing in a second hand or a used product. But we make sure that what we sell to the consumer is of high quality.”All the old products go through a 16-point check to ensure quality and then they are packed in boxes and sold to customers online as well as through physical stores via a zonal partner program. The have established close to 20 experience centres around the country. Reboot is also a Microsoft Registered Refurbisher which means it installs genuine Windows and other licensed products (starting at Rs. 600) on the laptops and desktops that it sells. The most affordable PC starts at Rs. 5000 and they also sell refurbished smartphones that start at Rs. 999.The founders said that currently they are selling to a variety of consumers and have classified them into four categories. Educational institutions have the highest demand as 40% of the total sales comes from that category. Small to medium sized enterprises, NGOs and retail consumers each constitute 20% of the total sales.The company is also working on a program where it is planning introduce the Reboot Certified Engineers / Entrepreneurs program. This will include training of over 10,000 individuals who will provide their expertise to remote places in the country via the REBO (Rural Empowerment and Business Optimiser) platform. Each REBO will be trained for duration of 4-6 weeks via formal in class training and handheld device training so that they can act as an aid consumers in locations where there is communication or lack of understanding. They are also planning on setting up its own metallurgy recycling plant where it will be extracting metal and plastic parts and trading them directly.Reboot is certainly one of the few companies that has taken the vision of refurbishing to a new level. Instead of just selling refreshed old products, the company is offering a more reliable way to buy them and where the customer is assured of the quality. So does the company aim at eradicating the dubious scrap markets of Nehru Place? Well the founders say that apart from aiming at reducing e-waste and providing a better solution for selling old electronic items, they want to spread awareness about the fact that outdated electronic products might be useless for someone but it can be quite valuable for someone who can’t afford a new one.
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IT security provider Seqrite, has launched a new version of Seqrite Mobile Device Management (MDM) to regulate and monitor the growing workforce of smartphones and tablets that are used by enterprises all around the world today.The cloud-based solution makes it extremely simple for enterprise admins to manage the security and productivity of all mobile devices that are deployed within its network.The new version of Seqrite MDM now has three new features which are aimed at boosting a network’s monitoring capabilities and more. These features are Network Data Monitoring, Call/SMS Monitoring and Seqrite Launcher.Sanjay Katkar, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) further said, “MDM technologies enable companies to not only secure the mobile devices, but the data on them as well. Our MDM solution works on Android, iOS and Windows Phone, and these new features provide flexibility, user enablement and enhanced security. Monitoring data usage and call/SMS logs gives enterprises a layered approach to their security. Moreover, Seqrite Launcher now enables companies to run their customized apps on devices and choose what functions and settings can be accessed by users.”(BW Online Bureau)
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Several small and medium businesses (SMBs) across India have adopted IBM Cloud to transform their IT, enhance organisational collaboration, and provide better services to customers. SEL Group, Polytech Instruments and Strategic Decisions Group (SDG) will use IBM Connections Cloud, enabling them to significantly reduce operational costs and improve productivity. IBM Connections Cloud is a set of cloud-delivered online technologies that combine social networking and online collaboration, messaging, and web conference tools. The cost-effective social network platform enables organizations deepen customer relationships, increase effectiveness, optimize workforces and reduce IT costs and complexity. Using these collaborative tools, employees will be able to provide a better experience and superior support by being able to tap into internal experts, information, and resources. Each of the aforementioned companies have facilities across India and abroad and each turned to Connections Cloud to develop better collaboration and integration among employees and between business groups. "Enterprises, small or large, are harnessing the benefits of cloud computing. They face challenges around reliability, standards, security, and control in truly extending the use of cloud beyond IT. IBM Connections Cloud provides easy-to-access integrated email, social business capabilities and third-party applications along with its enterprise grade security and control. This will help these SMBs to overcome the challenge of optimizing workforce with minimal IT spend, with client delight in mind, "said Gaurav Sharma, Director, Social Solutions, Smarter Workforce & Internet of Things, IBM India/SA.(BW Online Burea)
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After launching Windows 10 back in July, Microsoft has today officially announced Office 2016 which is the company’s newest version in three years. According to Microsoft, the all new office will come with new features to efficiently connect the software with the cloud and offer more simplicity while creating documents. Basically the whole package has been updated to work smoother, be connected and as well as compete against Google Docs which has been gaining popularity due to its online features and even small players like Open Office that offers almost all the features of the software free of cost. Office 2013 was definitely an improvement but with Office 2016 Microsoft wants to take the software to a whole new level with a new features like Skype integration, in-document web-search, sharing features, group chat, calendar integration, improved Outlook mail and more. Here are some of the highlights: Tell Me: With this feature you can quickly find the right Office feature or command as it is Office always has never ending menus and features which can get difficult to locate. Smart Lookup: Office 2016 will let you search and bring insights from the web right into your documents. Co-authoring: Word, PowerPoint and OneNote multiple authors can edit documents and lists and with real-time typing in Word you will be able to see others’ edits as they make them. Recently used documents list: This is always handy as it allows you to resume right where you left off and if you have multiple devices or working with Office Online, in the Office Mobile apps or in the Office 2016 desktop apps thanks to the Continuum feature. Skype in-app integration: Office 2016 will allow users to send instant messages, screen share, talk or video chat right in your docs via Skype. Office 365 Planner: If you have a number of people working on a project, this feature will let your team create new plans, organize and assign tasks, set due dates and update status. The features sound pretty interesting and having your documents connected online and to the cloud sounds like a great idea and it might even make some Google Docs users switch back to Office. However the pricing of the new Office 2016 might not appeal to some users as Microsoft has kept it slightly on the higher side, and has an annual subscription model just like the previous version. Office 365 Personal (For One User – One PC + One Tablet + One Phone)Rs. 3,299 per annumOffice 365 Home (For Five Users – Five PCs + Five Tablets + Five Phones)Rs. 4,199 per annum Home and Students for Windows and MACRs. 5,999Home and Business for Windows and MACRs. 18,499 Office 2016 StandardRs. 24,844Office 2016 Professional PlusRs. 33,911
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Worldwide IT spending across vertical industries is forecast to total $2.69 trillion in 2015, a 3.5 per cent decrease from 2014, according to the latest forecast by Gartner Analysts said the rising US dollar is chiefly responsible for the slowdown."Appreciation of the US dollar (mainly against the euro, yen and the ruble), along with the relative slowdown of emerging markets (particularly Russia, Brazil and China), had a double impact on IT spending in 2015, and explains the downward revision in the forecast," said Anurag Gupta, research vice president at Gartner. "Unsurprisingly, most technology firms reporting revenue in US dollars have taken a negative hit on their quarterly revenue earnings."Although all industries are expected to experience negative growth in 2015, given currency exchange rates, Gartner's projections for the top three growth industries are consistent with the previous quarter's forecast, with retail, banking and securities, and healthcare providers leading industry growth (see Table 1).IT spending in the retail sector is forecast to decline 1.5 per cent in 2015. Technologies that help understand customers better, improve engagement through multichannel experience and facilitate the buying process are high-priority areas. Within stores, creating IT infrastructure to accept various mobile payment systems and digital wallets will be high-priority items in the second half of 2015. We also see continuing infrastructure investments in new point of sale (POS) terminals, as merchants in many countries comply with the October 2015 deadline to convert to new systems, whereby, the liability will shift from credit card issuer (such as Europay, MasterCard and Visa [EMV]), to merchants for accepting nonchip, PIN-based cards.Even as IT spending in the banking and securities segment is forecast to decline 2.4 per cent in 2015, Gartner expects banks in developed markets to double their IT budgets to support digital and other new technology initiatives through 2019 while reducing legacy maintenance, to sell products, service customers and reduce operational costs.In the healthcare provider industry, IT spending will decline 2.7 percent in 2015. The US is the largest healthcare IT market globally, and it accounts for about 40 percent of the overall spending. It is also a focus of global attention by information and communication technology firms due to the current ongoing investments in healthcare IT, driven mainly by the government's Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, which provides financial incentives for hospitals and physicians to invest in IT, including electronic health records and other health information management systems.
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