Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Rediff.com (India) Ltd.
Monday, May 03, 2010 11:44 AM IST (06:14 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Information technology, Media & entertainment; Technology
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Hrithik Roshan Embraces Conversational Media Platform Rediff MyPage
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Monday, May 03, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Rediff.com India Limited (NASDAQ: REDF): Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan delighted fans by creating his Page on India's leading internet portal Rediff.com. The conversational media platform will host the latest updates from the versatile actor including information on his latest movies, videos, photos, audio files, links to his interviews and coverage from other sites. Millions of star struck fans can now converse with him online.
Speaking on the occasion of announcing the launch Hrithik said "It's always good to be connected with fans, the people who love you so much. This platform will give me the opportunity to interact, discuss and know a lot more about my fans and at the same time give me an insight to their thoughts."
"The youth in India have taken up the online medium in a big way and online conversations are the order of the day. Social media platforms like Rediff MyPage have made it possible for fans to be able to communicate real time with the celebrities they love. We are privileged to host mega star Hrithik Roshan's Page on Rediff.com." said Ajit Balakrishnan, Chairman and CEO Rediff.com India Ltd.
Follow Hrithik Roshan on rediff.com/hrithikroshan
About Rediff.com
Rediff.com (Nasdaq: REDF) is one of the premier worldwide online providers of news, information, communication, entertainment and shopping service.
Rediff.com provides a platform for Indians worldwide to connect with one another online. Rediff.com is committed to offering a personalized and secure user experience. Founded in 1996, Rediff.com is headquartered in Mumbai, India, with offices in New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and New York, USA.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Mandar Narvekar, Associate Director, Rediff.com (India) Ltd., +91 (22) 24449144, mandarn@rediff.co.in
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ENTERTAINMENT, PEOPLE, MARKETING, IT, MEDIA, TECHNOLOGY, REDF.O
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Monday, May 3, 2010
BWI: Grant Thornton’s Report ‘The Mascots of Change’ Explores Women in Leadership
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: naseba
Monday, May 03, 2010 11:53 AM IST (06:23 AM GMT)
Editors: General: People, Social issues; Business: Business services, Media & entertainment
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Grant Thornton's Report 'The Mascots of Change' Explores Women in Leadership
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Monday, May 03, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- A report by Grant Thornton India reveals that while there have been huge changes in the perception of a woman's role in society and women today enjoy more opportunities than ever before, they still haven't managed to break the glass ceiling, in India or elsewhere.
The report, entitled Women in Leadership -The Mascots of Change presents a clear overview of women in the community today. In addition to presenting global and national statistics, it features encouraging personal perspectives from Indian women at the top of their game.
According to the report, the key challenges for women lie in balancing their professional and family lives. Karishma R. Phatarphekar, partner for Grant Thornton India commented, "Though an increasing number of women are in senior most positions today, it's still male dominated at the top since most women have to cope with multi-tasking and striking a balance between personal and professional life."
Indeed, the percentage of women in senior management roles in India is on the rise increasing from 14 to 15 percent in the last year, however, the country still ranks in the bottom five on a global scale. Additional statistics show that in India, women constitute more than half the population and represent 36 percent of the labour force. With this in mind their significance and contribution to the economic and social development of the country cannot be underemphasised. Dr. Linda Spedding, International Lawyer and Founder of Women in Law, elaborated, "There is some evidence that companies with three or more women on their boards had an 83 percent greater return on equity than companies with the lowest representation." They also have a 73 percent better return on their sales and a 112 percent higher return on invested capital.
Statistics such as these are encouraging women in corporate India to advance in the career of their choice be it finance, engineering, communications, manufacturing, police or civil services. According to Nidhi Maheshwari, Director - Markets, Grant Thornton India, "India Inc. is more receptive. Owing to their academic and professional competence, urban women have more job opportunities than ever. Rural women, on the other hand, ought to be given more assistance. It is the need of the hour that women get a seamless access to quality education and healthcare. A holistic approach in this matter can boost the ongoing reforms in the country at all levels."
In rural India, women still have some way to go, but this is more to do with lack of opportunity than lack of determination. Nirmala Buch, former Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh and Founder of Mahila Chetna Manch commented "Our rural sectors have unbound energy, talent and willingness to drive the entire country towards a better tomorrow, and it is only the absence of a platform and support system that they do not fulfil their abilities."
These and other contradictions are apparent across the board. For example, according to the Women, Business and Law database of 2009, women in India enjoy excellent employment rights, and are equal to men, by law, in most capacities. Their maternity benefits include being paid 100 percent of their salary for a minimum of 84 days by their employer and the retirement age for men and women is the same. However Indian women still do not enjoy equal inheritance laws as their male counterparts, despite having the same property ownership rights.
Women clearly still have some way to go in many respects and complacency cannot be allowed to set in as it is not just legal challenges that women face but internal conflicts.
Kiran Majumdar Shaw, Chairperson and Managing Director, Biocon Limited, said, "I do believe that women are being provided greater opportunities to participate in strategic area of management. The major concern that continues to plague women managers is mobility and transferability." She elaborated, "Women are forced to give up senior management responsibilities if their spouses are transferred...women are also less willing to undertake extensive business related travel and both these put them at a disadvantage."
This and other issues will be addressed in more detail during power panels, presentations and focused discussion groups at the Women in Leadership Forum, India from May 6th - 7th at the Sheraton Hotel, New Delhi. The forum is hosted by business information group naseba in partnership with Grant Thornton India.
About naseba
naseba group produces promotes and hosts commercially oriented congresses and forums targeting executive level attendees across multiple vertical industries. Each event is focused on re-education, networking - and most importantly - creating a 'deal-flow' platform for all participating organisations. Whether the 'deal' is capital raising, vendor sales contracts or sourcing a strategic partner, naseba provides clients with an unprecedented, high-ROI environment for conducting business. An in-house team of experts conduct extensive research in conjunction with recognised thought leaders to ensure that all events are relevant, timely and at the forefront of market and industry trends.
naseba works in partnership with leading media, industry and local authorities such as International Data Corporation (IDC), TIME, CNBC Arabia, BBC World, zawya, Council of Saudi Chambers, SAGIA, Principality of Monaco, Singapore Tourism Board, Abu Dhabi Health Authority, Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Economy - UAE, Ministry of Environment and Water - UAE, Qatar Civil Aviation, the Government of Dubai and many others.
naseba is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange and since inception in 2002 has organised over 350 events and played host to 52,000 executive delegates globally. Operating from five strategically located offices across the globe, naseba has on-the-ground presence in Monaco, Dubai, Bangalore, Singapore and Cairo.
At naseba, we make it happen.
For more information on naseba, please visit www.naseba.com
About Grant Thornton India
Grant Thornton India is a member firm within Grant Thornton International. The firm was established in India in 1935 and is one of the oldest and most reputed accountancy firms in the country.
Today, the firm has grown to be one of the largest accountancy and advisory firms in India with nearly 1000 professional staff based out of New Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad and Kolkata.
The firm organises its client services teams internally in the following business units:
. assurance services
. tax & regulatory services
. advisory services
For more information, visit www.wcgt.in
CONTACT DETAILS
Mitha Ittycheriah, naseba, +91 (80) 30222017, mithai@naseba.com
KEYWORDS
PEOPLE, SOCIAL, BUSINESS SERVICES, MEDIA
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Source: naseba
Monday, May 03, 2010 11:53 AM IST (06:23 AM GMT)
Editors: General: People, Social issues; Business: Business services, Media & entertainment
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Grant Thornton's Report 'The Mascots of Change' Explores Women in Leadership
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Monday, May 03, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- A report by Grant Thornton India reveals that while there have been huge changes in the perception of a woman's role in society and women today enjoy more opportunities than ever before, they still haven't managed to break the glass ceiling, in India or elsewhere.
The report, entitled Women in Leadership -The Mascots of Change presents a clear overview of women in the community today. In addition to presenting global and national statistics, it features encouraging personal perspectives from Indian women at the top of their game.
According to the report, the key challenges for women lie in balancing their professional and family lives. Karishma R. Phatarphekar, partner for Grant Thornton India commented, "Though an increasing number of women are in senior most positions today, it's still male dominated at the top since most women have to cope with multi-tasking and striking a balance between personal and professional life."
Indeed, the percentage of women in senior management roles in India is on the rise increasing from 14 to 15 percent in the last year, however, the country still ranks in the bottom five on a global scale. Additional statistics show that in India, women constitute more than half the population and represent 36 percent of the labour force. With this in mind their significance and contribution to the economic and social development of the country cannot be underemphasised. Dr. Linda Spedding, International Lawyer and Founder of Women in Law, elaborated, "There is some evidence that companies with three or more women on their boards had an 83 percent greater return on equity than companies with the lowest representation." They also have a 73 percent better return on their sales and a 112 percent higher return on invested capital.
Statistics such as these are encouraging women in corporate India to advance in the career of their choice be it finance, engineering, communications, manufacturing, police or civil services. According to Nidhi Maheshwari, Director - Markets, Grant Thornton India, "India Inc. is more receptive. Owing to their academic and professional competence, urban women have more job opportunities than ever. Rural women, on the other hand, ought to be given more assistance. It is the need of the hour that women get a seamless access to quality education and healthcare. A holistic approach in this matter can boost the ongoing reforms in the country at all levels."
In rural India, women still have some way to go, but this is more to do with lack of opportunity than lack of determination. Nirmala Buch, former Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh and Founder of Mahila Chetna Manch commented "Our rural sectors have unbound energy, talent and willingness to drive the entire country towards a better tomorrow, and it is only the absence of a platform and support system that they do not fulfil their abilities."
These and other contradictions are apparent across the board. For example, according to the Women, Business and Law database of 2009, women in India enjoy excellent employment rights, and are equal to men, by law, in most capacities. Their maternity benefits include being paid 100 percent of their salary for a minimum of 84 days by their employer and the retirement age for men and women is the same. However Indian women still do not enjoy equal inheritance laws as their male counterparts, despite having the same property ownership rights.
Women clearly still have some way to go in many respects and complacency cannot be allowed to set in as it is not just legal challenges that women face but internal conflicts.
Kiran Majumdar Shaw, Chairperson and Managing Director, Biocon Limited, said, "I do believe that women are being provided greater opportunities to participate in strategic area of management. The major concern that continues to plague women managers is mobility and transferability." She elaborated, "Women are forced to give up senior management responsibilities if their spouses are transferred...women are also less willing to undertake extensive business related travel and both these put them at a disadvantage."
This and other issues will be addressed in more detail during power panels, presentations and focused discussion groups at the Women in Leadership Forum, India from May 6th - 7th at the Sheraton Hotel, New Delhi. The forum is hosted by business information group naseba in partnership with Grant Thornton India.
About naseba
naseba group produces promotes and hosts commercially oriented congresses and forums targeting executive level attendees across multiple vertical industries. Each event is focused on re-education, networking - and most importantly - creating a 'deal-flow' platform for all participating organisations. Whether the 'deal' is capital raising, vendor sales contracts or sourcing a strategic partner, naseba provides clients with an unprecedented, high-ROI environment for conducting business. An in-house team of experts conduct extensive research in conjunction with recognised thought leaders to ensure that all events are relevant, timely and at the forefront of market and industry trends.
naseba works in partnership with leading media, industry and local authorities such as International Data Corporation (IDC), TIME, CNBC Arabia, BBC World, zawya, Council of Saudi Chambers, SAGIA, Principality of Monaco, Singapore Tourism Board, Abu Dhabi Health Authority, Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Economy - UAE, Ministry of Environment and Water - UAE, Qatar Civil Aviation, the Government of Dubai and many others.
naseba is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange and since inception in 2002 has organised over 350 events and played host to 52,000 executive delegates globally. Operating from five strategically located offices across the globe, naseba has on-the-ground presence in Monaco, Dubai, Bangalore, Singapore and Cairo.
At naseba, we make it happen.
For more information on naseba, please visit www.naseba.com
About Grant Thornton India
Grant Thornton India is a member firm within Grant Thornton International. The firm was established in India in 1935 and is one of the oldest and most reputed accountancy firms in the country.
Today, the firm has grown to be one of the largest accountancy and advisory firms in India with nearly 1000 professional staff based out of New Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad and Kolkata.
The firm organises its client services teams internally in the following business units:
. assurance services
. tax & regulatory services
. advisory services
For more information, visit www.wcgt.in
CONTACT DETAILS
Mitha Ittycheriah, naseba, +91 (80) 30222017, mithai@naseba.com
KEYWORDS
PEOPLE, SOCIAL, BUSINESS SERVICES, MEDIA
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BWI: Semler Research Center Pvt. Ltd. Appoints Dr. Krathish Bopanna as The President & Executive Director
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Semler Research Center (SRC)
Monday, May 03, 2010 11:00 AM IST (05:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: People; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Business services, Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical; Healthcare
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Semler Research Center Pvt. Ltd. Appoints Dr. Krathish Bopanna as The President & Executive Director
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, May 03, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Semler Research Centre Pvt., Ltd. (SRC), a leading contract research organisation & subsidiary of Semler Group, today announced the appointment of Dr Krathish Bopanna as President and Executive Director. In this role, Dr Bopanna is responsible for the overall performance of SRC in India and US across its diverse business segments. Dr Bopanna will primarily be based in Bangalore, India, and he will also have an office at the Corporate HQ in North Hollywood, CA, USA.
Prior to joining SRC, Dr Bopanna was with Manipal Acunova as the Senior Vice President, Clinical Development. With over 15 year's pharmaceutical experience, Dr Bopanna has served leading positions in companies like Astra Zeneca and Tata Consulting Services. Dr. Bopanna is a trained pharmacologist and obtained his doctorate degree in psychopharmacology from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India and Doctor of Science in biochemical pharmacology from International University of Washington, Washington DC, USA. Dr. Bopanna is a thought leader in clinical research and currently is General Secretary of Indian Society of Clinical Research as well as Advisory council member of DIA.
The American Biological Institute, Inc., North Carolina, USA has nominated Dr. Bopanna as the "Man of the Year 2002". Dr. Bopanna was also chosen as one of the "2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 21st Century" in October 2002, by the International Biographical Centre of Cambridge. He has contributed to over 35 publications, speaker in more than 100 presentations and has authored 4 chapters in academic text books as well. Currently he is the editor in 2 journals and a referee in 4 journals. Dr. Bopanna has mentored over 25 students for their Postgraduate program and a PhD examiner in 4 universities.
Speaking on the appointment, Ronald Semler, Chairman SRC, said, "I am impressed with all the academic and professional accomplishments that Dr Bopanna brings on board. We look forward to Dr Bopanna shaping his vision for SRC aimed at positioning the company amongst the top players in the industry. The board fully supports these plans and we will take all steps towards communicating to our staff, vendors and customers my personal commitment as we move forward in this very exciting phase of our business"
Ravi Achar, Managing direct & CFO of SRC said, "We are very pleased to have Dr Bopanna as part of our top management and board of directors. The SRC board was unanimous in taking this decision forward. We welcome Dr Bopanna and we are very confident that Dr Bopanna will be able to grow SRC to new levels both organically and through mergers and acquisitions. Dr Bopanna will be representing SRC at BIO International Convention 2010 in Chicago and the Indo US Bio Pharma and Healthcare Summit 2010 in Boston."
About Semler Research Center (SRC):
SRC founded in 2006, is a privately owned Contract Research Organization (CRO) with its corporate offices in Los Angeles, CA. SRC has the industry's top Management and Scientific team, with state-of-the-art R & D and Clinical facilities in Bangalore and Salem in India. SRC offers comprehensive Drug Development services to the Biopharmaceutical Industry throughout the world primarily in the following areas;
-- Preclinical studies
-- BA/BE studies
-- Clinical trials Phase II to Phase IV
-- Formulation development and Analytical development
-- Stability studies (as per ICH guidelines)
-- Medical writing
-- Dossier Management (preparation of ANDA's NDA's and submission)
-- Audit services
-- Contract Manufacturing
-- Engineering solutions(Design and execution of Pharma manufacturing facilities)
-- Qualification and validation services (equipment qualification, facility qualification, process validation, cleaning validation and Analytical method validation)
-- Establishment of Quality systems and training
-- Risk management and Risk Assessment
-- Implementation of ICH Q8 (Design quality )and Q10 ( Pharmaceutical quality system)
CONTACT DETAILS
Ravi Achar, Managing Director & CFO, Semler Research Center Pvt. Ltd, +1 (818) 760 1000 Ext.227, raviachar@semlerresearchus.com
KEYWORDS
PEOPLE, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, BUSINESS SERVICES, HEALTHCARE, HEALTHCARE
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Source: Semler Research Center (SRC)
Monday, May 03, 2010 11:00 AM IST (05:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: People; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Business services, Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical; Healthcare
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Semler Research Center Pvt. Ltd. Appoints Dr. Krathish Bopanna as The President & Executive Director
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, May 03, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Semler Research Centre Pvt., Ltd. (SRC), a leading contract research organisation & subsidiary of Semler Group, today announced the appointment of Dr Krathish Bopanna as President and Executive Director. In this role, Dr Bopanna is responsible for the overall performance of SRC in India and US across its diverse business segments. Dr Bopanna will primarily be based in Bangalore, India, and he will also have an office at the Corporate HQ in North Hollywood, CA, USA.
Prior to joining SRC, Dr Bopanna was with Manipal Acunova as the Senior Vice President, Clinical Development. With over 15 year's pharmaceutical experience, Dr Bopanna has served leading positions in companies like Astra Zeneca and Tata Consulting Services. Dr. Bopanna is a trained pharmacologist and obtained his doctorate degree in psychopharmacology from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India and Doctor of Science in biochemical pharmacology from International University of Washington, Washington DC, USA. Dr. Bopanna is a thought leader in clinical research and currently is General Secretary of Indian Society of Clinical Research as well as Advisory council member of DIA.
The American Biological Institute, Inc., North Carolina, USA has nominated Dr. Bopanna as the "Man of the Year 2002". Dr. Bopanna was also chosen as one of the "2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 21st Century" in October 2002, by the International Biographical Centre of Cambridge. He has contributed to over 35 publications, speaker in more than 100 presentations and has authored 4 chapters in academic text books as well. Currently he is the editor in 2 journals and a referee in 4 journals. Dr. Bopanna has mentored over 25 students for their Postgraduate program and a PhD examiner in 4 universities.
Speaking on the appointment, Ronald Semler, Chairman SRC, said, "I am impressed with all the academic and professional accomplishments that Dr Bopanna brings on board. We look forward to Dr Bopanna shaping his vision for SRC aimed at positioning the company amongst the top players in the industry. The board fully supports these plans and we will take all steps towards communicating to our staff, vendors and customers my personal commitment as we move forward in this very exciting phase of our business"
Ravi Achar, Managing direct & CFO of SRC said, "We are very pleased to have Dr Bopanna as part of our top management and board of directors. The SRC board was unanimous in taking this decision forward. We welcome Dr Bopanna and we are very confident that Dr Bopanna will be able to grow SRC to new levels both organically and through mergers and acquisitions. Dr Bopanna will be representing SRC at BIO International Convention 2010 in Chicago and the Indo US Bio Pharma and Healthcare Summit 2010 in Boston."
About Semler Research Center (SRC):
SRC founded in 2006, is a privately owned Contract Research Organization (CRO) with its corporate offices in Los Angeles, CA. SRC has the industry's top Management and Scientific team, with state-of-the-art R & D and Clinical facilities in Bangalore and Salem in India. SRC offers comprehensive Drug Development services to the Biopharmaceutical Industry throughout the world primarily in the following areas;
-- Preclinical studies
-- BA/BE studies
-- Clinical trials Phase II to Phase IV
-- Formulation development and Analytical development
-- Stability studies (as per ICH guidelines)
-- Medical writing
-- Dossier Management (preparation of ANDA's NDA's and submission)
-- Audit services
-- Contract Manufacturing
-- Engineering solutions(Design and execution of Pharma manufacturing facilities)
-- Qualification and validation services (equipment qualification, facility qualification, process validation, cleaning validation and Analytical method validation)
-- Establishment of Quality systems and training
-- Risk management and Risk Assessment
-- Implementation of ICH Q8 (Design quality )and Q10 ( Pharmaceutical quality system)
CONTACT DETAILS
Ravi Achar, Managing Director & CFO, Semler Research Center Pvt. Ltd, +1 (818) 760 1000 Ext.227, raviachar@semlerresearchus.com
KEYWORDS
PEOPLE, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, BUSINESS SERVICES, HEALTHCARE, HEALTHCARE
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BWI: Customised Labsphere LED Test System Supplied to Shanghai Research Centre of Engineering and Technology for Solid-State Lighting
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Labsphere, Inc.
Monday, May 03, 2010 09:30 AM IST (04:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services; Technology; Healthcare
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Customised Labsphere LED Test System Supplied to Shanghai Research Centre of Engineering and Technology for Solid-State Lighting
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Monday, May 03, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- A custom LED testing installation from light metrology industry leader Labsphere has been chosen by the Shanghai Research Centre of Engineering and Technology for Solid-State Lighting for its LED life measurement lab. The Institute supplies LED testing services to local manufacturers of solid state lighting. The powerful system is the first of its kind in China, with potential to become the national standard in LED testing.
Photo: http://halmapr.com/labsphere/ShanghaiSSL.jpg (904 KB)
Labsphere's high performance and strong local support were the deciding factors for the Institute in selecting its system. Locally made systems currently offer testing of only one parameter of a single, low-power LED at a time. The integrated system from Labsphere is able to perform a variety of optical and electrical test measurements on an array of up to 20 discrete LEDs, including high power lamps, in under 60 seconds.
During a single measurement sequence, the life test station simultaneously produces optical measurements of total spectral radiance and luminous flux, peak and dominant wavelength, full width/half max, CIE purity and CIE chromaticity, as well as forward current, leakage current and reverse voltage electrical measurements. Labsphere's powerful software gathers radiometric, photometric and colorimetric parameters used for analysis that meets requirements set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Labsphere's life test station will enable the Institute to quickly and accurately test new products for its clients, increasing the reliability and energy performance of solid state lighting used in street lighting, architectural lighting and outdoor signage. There are no national standards for LED testing in China currently. The Institute hopes that this new system will bridge the gap left by traditional methods of LED testing to become the first national standard.
In addition to system performance, the quality of Labsphere's sales support impressed the Institute. During system development, US staff flew to Shanghai to meet with the Institute face to face, along with Labsphere's local sales and applications engineers. Now that the system is in place, Labsphere's Shanghai-based team will be available on an ongoing basis for upgrades to meet evolving LED market needs.
"The Labsphere system is ideal as we will be able to upgrade it for certain applications. The system is also tailored specifically to new solid state lighting sources," said Steven Li, the Institute's General Evaluation Lab Manager.
According to Roger Xiao, Asia Pacific Sales Director of Labsphere, a key reason the Institute selected Labsphere is, "Labsphere can commit to the customer that we can help them with customization of software locally; also both parties can cooperate on building a SSL test and measurement platform that complies with international industry trends."
For more information please contact Vikrant Mahajan, Labsphere's Applications Engineering Manager, on e-mail: vmahajan@labsphere.com or telephone: +1 603 927 4266 (extension 2198).
About Labsphere
Labsphere (www.labsphere.com), a subsidiary of Halma p.l.c., is world leader in light testing and measurement and optical coatings. The company's products include LED, laser and traditional light source light measurement systems; uniform light sources for imaging device calibration; spectroscopy accessories; and high diffuse reflectance materials and coatings for applications in backlit panel displays, computed radiography, and system calibration.
About Halma
Halma p.l.c. (www.halma.com) is an international market leader in safety, health and sensor technology. It is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange and has over 4000 employees in over 40 subsidiaries worldwide with a total turnover of over US$780m (2008). Halma's subsidiaries make products that protect lives and improve the quality of life for people through innovation in market leading products which make its customers safer, more competitive and more profitable. These subsidiaries are assisting India's economy in areas such as manufacturing, health, energy, water and waste treatment, the environment, construction and transport.
Halma recently opened a Hub office in Mumbai. For further news about Halma in India and to subscribe to the Halma India RSS News Feed please visit our blog at: http://halmapr.com/news/india/.
CONTACT DETAILS
Mr Vikrant Mahajan, Applications Engineering Manager,, Labsphere, Inc., 603 927 4266 (extension 2198), vmahajan@labsphere.com
Damian Corbet, Halma PR Services, +44 (0) 20 8511 1821, dcorbet@halmapr.com
Mr Kuniyur. J. Srinivasan, Country Head & Managing Director, Halma India, +91 (22) 42000700, Srini@halma.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, HEALTHCARE
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Source: Labsphere, Inc.
Monday, May 03, 2010 09:30 AM IST (04:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services; Technology; Healthcare
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Customised Labsphere LED Test System Supplied to Shanghai Research Centre of Engineering and Technology for Solid-State Lighting
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Monday, May 03, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- A custom LED testing installation from light metrology industry leader Labsphere has been chosen by the Shanghai Research Centre of Engineering and Technology for Solid-State Lighting for its LED life measurement lab. The Institute supplies LED testing services to local manufacturers of solid state lighting. The powerful system is the first of its kind in China, with potential to become the national standard in LED testing.
Photo: http://halmapr.com/labsphere/ShanghaiSSL.jpg (904 KB)
Labsphere's high performance and strong local support were the deciding factors for the Institute in selecting its system. Locally made systems currently offer testing of only one parameter of a single, low-power LED at a time. The integrated system from Labsphere is able to perform a variety of optical and electrical test measurements on an array of up to 20 discrete LEDs, including high power lamps, in under 60 seconds.
During a single measurement sequence, the life test station simultaneously produces optical measurements of total spectral radiance and luminous flux, peak and dominant wavelength, full width/half max, CIE purity and CIE chromaticity, as well as forward current, leakage current and reverse voltage electrical measurements. Labsphere's powerful software gathers radiometric, photometric and colorimetric parameters used for analysis that meets requirements set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Labsphere's life test station will enable the Institute to quickly and accurately test new products for its clients, increasing the reliability and energy performance of solid state lighting used in street lighting, architectural lighting and outdoor signage. There are no national standards for LED testing in China currently. The Institute hopes that this new system will bridge the gap left by traditional methods of LED testing to become the first national standard.
In addition to system performance, the quality of Labsphere's sales support impressed the Institute. During system development, US staff flew to Shanghai to meet with the Institute face to face, along with Labsphere's local sales and applications engineers. Now that the system is in place, Labsphere's Shanghai-based team will be available on an ongoing basis for upgrades to meet evolving LED market needs.
"The Labsphere system is ideal as we will be able to upgrade it for certain applications. The system is also tailored specifically to new solid state lighting sources," said Steven Li, the Institute's General Evaluation Lab Manager.
According to Roger Xiao, Asia Pacific Sales Director of Labsphere, a key reason the Institute selected Labsphere is, "Labsphere can commit to the customer that we can help them with customization of software locally; also both parties can cooperate on building a SSL test and measurement platform that complies with international industry trends."
For more information please contact Vikrant Mahajan, Labsphere's Applications Engineering Manager, on e-mail: vmahajan@labsphere.com or telephone: +1 603 927 4266 (extension 2198).
About Labsphere
Labsphere (www.labsphere.com), a subsidiary of Halma p.l.c., is world leader in light testing and measurement and optical coatings. The company's products include LED, laser and traditional light source light measurement systems; uniform light sources for imaging device calibration; spectroscopy accessories; and high diffuse reflectance materials and coatings for applications in backlit panel displays, computed radiography, and system calibration.
About Halma
Halma p.l.c. (www.halma.com) is an international market leader in safety, health and sensor technology. It is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange and has over 4000 employees in over 40 subsidiaries worldwide with a total turnover of over US$780m (2008). Halma's subsidiaries make products that protect lives and improve the quality of life for people through innovation in market leading products which make its customers safer, more competitive and more profitable. These subsidiaries are assisting India's economy in areas such as manufacturing, health, energy, water and waste treatment, the environment, construction and transport.
Halma recently opened a Hub office in Mumbai. For further news about Halma in India and to subscribe to the Halma India RSS News Feed please visit our blog at: http://halmapr.com/news/india/.
CONTACT DETAILS
Mr Vikrant Mahajan, Applications Engineering Manager,, Labsphere, Inc., 603 927 4266 (extension 2198), vmahajan@labsphere.com
Damian Corbet, Halma PR Services, +44 (0) 20 8511 1821, dcorbet@halmapr.com
Mr Kuniyur. J. Srinivasan, Country Head & Managing Director, Halma India, +91 (22) 42000700, Srini@halma.com
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Saturday, May 1, 2010
BWI: Avaya GlobalConnect Unveils New Corporate Identity, Q2 Net up by 9.15 Cr
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: AGC Networks Ltd.
Saturday, May 01, 2010 03:09 PM IST (09:39 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Information technology, Stock exchanges, Telecommunications; Technology
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Avaya GlobalConnect Unveils New Corporate Identity, Q2 Net up by 9.15 Cr
Announces Name Change to AGC Networks Ltd.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Saturday, May 01, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Avaya GlobalConnect, India's leading enterprise communications solutions integrator, today reported Profit after Tax (PAT) for the second quarter ended March '10 at Rs. 9.31 Cr (up by 5536% YOY) exceeding PAT of the previous financial year in 6 months. The Company recorded Gross Sales/Income of Rs.131.21 Cr for its India operation and Rs. 138.48 Cr on a consolidated basis for the quarter. The figures reinforce the company's stated intent of creating profitable growth.
The company also unveiled its new identity and announced it's rechristening as AGC Networks Ltd. The re-branding exercise will enable AGC Networks to outpace competition and open a plethora of opportunities in the enterprise communication market.
According to Anil Nair, Managing Director, AGC Networks Ltd, "We are extremely pleased with our Q2 results, as both revenue and margins exceeded expectations. We shall aim at continuous improvement across all business parameters. We will provide a wider range of intelligent solution offerings to attain higher revenues while providing customers best returns on their technology investments (ROTI)."
"The decision to re-brand has been taken to reposition ourselves as an organization providing cutting edge enterprise communication solutions with special emphasis on Data Networking. AGC Networks will announce strategic tie-ups to further strengthen its approach to this large market soon.
We appreciate the immense support from our customers, partners, stakeholders and employees, for ensuring a smooth transition to AGC Networks Ltd." Anil Nair, Managing Director, AGC Networks Ltd, commented on the transition to the new corporate identity.
To achieve the highest levels of customer response, AGC Networks will also be actively investing in the competency development, professional guidance and viable, long-term growth plans of its people through its program, AGC-Univ.
AGC Networks with its committed approach towards customers has proved that it is name is synonymous with Customer Responsiveness. It hosted the AGC Customer Responsiveness Awards with 'The Economic Times' on 30th April.
About AGC
AGC Networks Ltd. is India's leading enterprise communication solution integrator delivering customized business solutions that help organizations accelerate revenue growth, increase market penetration, optimize operating costs and improve employee productivity, by embedding communication in their business processes. With a vision of being a world class solution integrator of choice in enterprise communication and to provide best-in-class enterprise communication solutions enabling customers to accelerate their business performance, AGC Networks Ltd. has always remained committed to add more possibilities to its clients and provide them with the best returns on their technology investments. It has partnered with global leaders like Avaya Inc., NICE Systems, NEC, Polycom Inc., Plantronics Inc., Extreme Networks, HP and Sony to name a few, to provide sharp customized enterprise communication solutions. For more information visit the AGC Networks Ltd. web site: http://www.agcnetworks.com
CONTACT DETAILS
Chhavi Leekha Sharma, AGC Networks Ltd., +91 (124) 4093330, Chhavi.Sharma@agcnetworks.com
Divya Khurana, 20:20 MEDIA, +9198101-34892, divyakhurana@2020india.com
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CONSUMER, ECONOMY, MARKETING, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst, IT, STOCK EXCHANGES, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: AGC Networks Ltd.
Saturday, May 01, 2010 03:09 PM IST (09:39 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Information technology, Stock exchanges, Telecommunications; Technology
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Avaya GlobalConnect Unveils New Corporate Identity, Q2 Net up by 9.15 Cr
Announces Name Change to AGC Networks Ltd.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Saturday, May 01, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Avaya GlobalConnect, India's leading enterprise communications solutions integrator, today reported Profit after Tax (PAT) for the second quarter ended March '10 at Rs. 9.31 Cr (up by 5536% YOY) exceeding PAT of the previous financial year in 6 months. The Company recorded Gross Sales/Income of Rs.131.21 Cr for its India operation and Rs. 138.48 Cr on a consolidated basis for the quarter. The figures reinforce the company's stated intent of creating profitable growth.
The company also unveiled its new identity and announced it's rechristening as AGC Networks Ltd. The re-branding exercise will enable AGC Networks to outpace competition and open a plethora of opportunities in the enterprise communication market.
According to Anil Nair, Managing Director, AGC Networks Ltd, "We are extremely pleased with our Q2 results, as both revenue and margins exceeded expectations. We shall aim at continuous improvement across all business parameters. We will provide a wider range of intelligent solution offerings to attain higher revenues while providing customers best returns on their technology investments (ROTI)."
"The decision to re-brand has been taken to reposition ourselves as an organization providing cutting edge enterprise communication solutions with special emphasis on Data Networking. AGC Networks will announce strategic tie-ups to further strengthen its approach to this large market soon.
We appreciate the immense support from our customers, partners, stakeholders and employees, for ensuring a smooth transition to AGC Networks Ltd." Anil Nair, Managing Director, AGC Networks Ltd, commented on the transition to the new corporate identity.
To achieve the highest levels of customer response, AGC Networks will also be actively investing in the competency development, professional guidance and viable, long-term growth plans of its people through its program, AGC-Univ.
AGC Networks with its committed approach towards customers has proved that it is name is synonymous with Customer Responsiveness. It hosted the AGC Customer Responsiveness Awards with 'The Economic Times' on 30th April.
About AGC
AGC Networks Ltd. is India's leading enterprise communication solution integrator delivering customized business solutions that help organizations accelerate revenue growth, increase market penetration, optimize operating costs and improve employee productivity, by embedding communication in their business processes. With a vision of being a world class solution integrator of choice in enterprise communication and to provide best-in-class enterprise communication solutions enabling customers to accelerate their business performance, AGC Networks Ltd. has always remained committed to add more possibilities to its clients and provide them with the best returns on their technology investments. It has partnered with global leaders like Avaya Inc., NICE Systems, NEC, Polycom Inc., Plantronics Inc., Extreme Networks, HP and Sony to name a few, to provide sharp customized enterprise communication solutions. For more information visit the AGC Networks Ltd. web site: http://www.agcnetworks.com
CONTACT DETAILS
Chhavi Leekha Sharma, AGC Networks Ltd., +91 (124) 4093330, Chhavi.Sharma@agcnetworks.com
Divya Khurana, 20:20 MEDIA, +9198101-34892, divyakhurana@2020india.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ECONOMY, MARKETING, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst, IT, STOCK EXCHANGES, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY
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