Indian IT Observer

Samsung forays into Notebook, Netbook space

Digital technology major Samsung India has announced its foray in the portable personal computer (PC) segment with a lineup of Notebooks and Netbooks.

Sony Ericsson launches W595 Walkman phone

Sony Ericsson has launched first of its kind Walkman phone that is specially designed for sharing music and videos. The new W595 Walkman phone offers the stereo share jack, specifically designed to let people share their music experience.

Virgin launches sub-Rs 2,000 phone

Virgin Mobile has launched vDesire, the handset measuring 11.5 mm with 1000 SMS storage capability.

IBM India wins National award for Disability Welfare

IBM India has won the National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities as Employer for the year 2008, conferred by the ministry of social justice and empowerment, government of India.

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Microsoft India unveils Microsoft BizSpark

Microsoft India has unveiled Microsoft BizSpark – a global program designed to accelerate the success of IT entrepreneurs through software support and a vibrant ecosystem – in the country. BizSpark will provide Indian startups with software, support and visibility at a time in the lifecycle when they are most valuable and least affordable - during their first three years, with no upfront costs and minimal requirements.

Cisco announces roll out of Network on Wheels van program

Cisco has announced the roll out of the ‘Network On Wheels’ (NOW) Van program across the eastern region in the country and shared plans to address the information technology (IT) needs of the burgeoning small and medium business (SMB) segment in the region.

Motorola cuts 100 jobs in India

US mobile phones maker Motorola is learned to have issued pink slips to at least 100 of its 4,000 employees in India. This move is a part of the company’s earlier announced strategy of slashing 3,000 jobs, or about 5 per cent of its global workforce.

Satyam to invest US $1.6b in Maytas firms

Software services firm Satyam Computer Services Ltd. said that its board had approved taking a 51 percent stake in construction firm Maytas Infra and buying a sister firm for a total US $ 1.6 billion.

HCL Info unveils combo security tools

HCL Infosystems has unveiled its ‘Safe State’ offerings, a combination of hardware, software and technology tools aimed at building a security framework. The suite of security solutions would be offered through HCL Infosystems’ wholly-owned subsidiary, HCL Security Ltd, incorporated in March 2008.

HCL Tech to sign US $ 1b order by Dec

HCL Technologies has announced that it expects to sign US $ 1 billion worth of orders in the current quarter ending December 31, 2008.