Press release from Business Wire India
Source: FORE School of Management, New Delhi
Thursday, March 31, 2011 05:15 PM IST (11:45 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Education & training
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FORE School of Management Opens Admissions for its three-year Post Graduate Programme (Part Time) in Management (PGDM) for Working Professionals
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, March 31, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Admissions are now open to the FORE School of Management's three-year Post Graduate Programme (Part Time) in Management (PGDM), which is sure to propel any career straight into the fast lane to success.
Students seeking admission are required to be working professionals who have been in their career for a period of at least two years.
This programme, based in Delhi, is a boon for young professional living in the capital. It is an opportunity for them to enhance their professional qualifications in a structured yet innovative way. It enables them to take charge of their career and become the boss of their future.
Incorporated in 1992, the PGDM is a tried and tested course. Through the years, FORE's PGDM students have proved that this is truly an avenue working youth seek out. It is a method of enhancing their knowledge, setting new paradigms, creating fresh niches and climbing the career ladder comfortably, consistently. PDGM students continue in their careers, getting to use what they learn real life, practical scenarios. For them, the Management qualification is a very important bonus they earn to keep them ahead.
The PGDM is a very well thought out and practically conceived course with a clear focus on developing managerial skills. Students enrolling for the PGDM are already working and have been in their careers for over two years in middle or junior level executives with public or private sector organizations.
The faculty at FORE are all highly qualified academician and corporate professionals, well known in their field. Each one of them brings expertise, commitment, immense knowledge: all developed on the strong foundations of their educational qualifications. They are chosen for their skills in making the entire three years spent at FORE a transformational experience that will be etched in memories right through their lives.
Held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of every working week, classes are held between 6.15 pm to 9.30 pm on Thursdays and Fridays. On Saturdays, classes are between 2.30 pm and 9.30 pm.
Course fees: Rs. 3,60,000 and will be paid in six equal instalments.
About FORE School of Management:
Foundation for Organizational Research and Education (FORE) was established in 1981. FORE's main aim is a commitment to the development of Management Education, Research, Training and Consultancy. Through the 30 years of its existence, FORE's contributions to the global business environment has been tremendous.
"With over 3000 students having graduated since its inception in 1992, FORE School of Management operates under the aegis of Foundation for Organisational Research and Education founded in 1981. This Three Year part time PGDM programme has been running successfully since 1992 and the admitted students and alumni belong to various reputed organizations in some of the most leading industries," says Dr. Jitendra K. Das, Director, FORE School of Management.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Dr. sanghamitra, FORE School of Management, New Delhi, +91 (11) 41242415/ 26569996, admissions@fsm.ac.in
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, EDUCATION
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
BWI: IT and BPO Sourcing, Industry Authority John Buscher Joins UST Global as General Manager, Strategic Deals
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: UST Global
Thursday, March 31, 2011 04:10 PM IST (10:40 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Business services, Information technology; Technology
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IT and BPO Sourcing, Industry Authority John Buscher Joins UST Global as General Manager, Strategic Deals
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Thursday, March 31, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- UST Global® (UST), a leading provider of IT services and solutions for Global 1000 enterprises, announced that John Buscher, former Partner and Managing Director at TPI, has been named General Manager, Strategic Deals. An acknowledged thought leader in the sourcing industry and recognized globally as an expert across the entire lifecycle of information technology and business process sourcing, Buscher will work with UST clients and account teams to increase the company's brand value and market share. In his new role Buscher will also use his extensive expertise to enable clients to optimize their support operations.
During his distinguished tenure at TPI, Buscher played an integral role in driving the company's growth as the world's largest sourcing advisory firm. Some of his notable accomplishments there include founding TPI's EMEA Operations, managing over 40 transformational sourcing programs and negotiating some of the largest global sourcing transactions on record, as well as the co-authoring of TPI's sourcing transaction methodology and collateral documentation, which has been adopted as a standard practice globally by the sourcing industry.
Throughout his thirty-year career, Buscher has held senior management and business development positions with a number of the world's leading technology service firms, including HP/EDS, Dell/Perot Systems and CSC/Continuum. He is also an acknowledged thought leader in the sourcing space and is much sought after as a speaker and commentator on sourcing trends and issues.
On joining the UST team, Buscher said: "With its unique client partnership model and worldwide reach, UST is leading the industry into the next generation of global delivery services. As enterprises struggle to accommodate constantly changing technology and global conditions, UST's particular approach to client engagement management and its sourcing optimization expertise, are what differentiates it as the industry leader. I have always sought to be right at the forefront of sourcing, and am thrilled at the opportunity to join the accomplished team here at UST."
Joe Nalkara, President, UST Global said: "As a thought leader in global sourcing, John's far-ranging knowledge and experience will be a perfect complement to UST's "fewer clients, more attention" model. John is tasked with driving UST's large strategic deals and brings a new level of expertise to our clients and UST."
About UST Global®
UST Global® is a next-generation IT service and business process outsourcing provider focused on delivering IT and business solutions to the Global 1000 market. Distinguished by its commitment beyond contract, the company focuses on added attention to fewer large, long-term, loyal clients. UST Global® uses an optimal blend of locally-based senior resources and highly accomplished and cost-effective offshore teams. Headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California and London, England the company fosters client-specific cutting-edge innovation from its state-of-the-art centers in India and the Philippines which are consistently praised and awarded by customers. For more information visit: www.ust-global.com
CONTACT DETAILS
Rekha Menon, UST Global, +91 9895556478, Rekha.Ajit@ust-global.com
Madhusudhanan, UST Global, +91 9940128852, madhusudhanan.balan@ust-global.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: UST Global
Thursday, March 31, 2011 04:10 PM IST (10:40 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Business services, Information technology; Technology
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IT and BPO Sourcing, Industry Authority John Buscher Joins UST Global as General Manager, Strategic Deals
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Thursday, March 31, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- UST Global® (UST), a leading provider of IT services and solutions for Global 1000 enterprises, announced that John Buscher, former Partner and Managing Director at TPI, has been named General Manager, Strategic Deals. An acknowledged thought leader in the sourcing industry and recognized globally as an expert across the entire lifecycle of information technology and business process sourcing, Buscher will work with UST clients and account teams to increase the company's brand value and market share. In his new role Buscher will also use his extensive expertise to enable clients to optimize their support operations.
During his distinguished tenure at TPI, Buscher played an integral role in driving the company's growth as the world's largest sourcing advisory firm. Some of his notable accomplishments there include founding TPI's EMEA Operations, managing over 40 transformational sourcing programs and negotiating some of the largest global sourcing transactions on record, as well as the co-authoring of TPI's sourcing transaction methodology and collateral documentation, which has been adopted as a standard practice globally by the sourcing industry.
Throughout his thirty-year career, Buscher has held senior management and business development positions with a number of the world's leading technology service firms, including HP/EDS, Dell/Perot Systems and CSC/Continuum. He is also an acknowledged thought leader in the sourcing space and is much sought after as a speaker and commentator on sourcing trends and issues.
On joining the UST team, Buscher said: "With its unique client partnership model and worldwide reach, UST is leading the industry into the next generation of global delivery services. As enterprises struggle to accommodate constantly changing technology and global conditions, UST's particular approach to client engagement management and its sourcing optimization expertise, are what differentiates it as the industry leader. I have always sought to be right at the forefront of sourcing, and am thrilled at the opportunity to join the accomplished team here at UST."
Joe Nalkara, President, UST Global said: "As a thought leader in global sourcing, John's far-ranging knowledge and experience will be a perfect complement to UST's "fewer clients, more attention" model. John is tasked with driving UST's large strategic deals and brings a new level of expertise to our clients and UST."
About UST Global®
UST Global® is a next-generation IT service and business process outsourcing provider focused on delivering IT and business solutions to the Global 1000 market. Distinguished by its commitment beyond contract, the company focuses on added attention to fewer large, long-term, loyal clients. UST Global® uses an optimal blend of locally-based senior resources and highly accomplished and cost-effective offshore teams. Headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California and London, England the company fosters client-specific cutting-edge innovation from its state-of-the-art centers in India and the Philippines which are consistently praised and awarded by customers. For more information visit: www.ust-global.com
CONTACT DETAILS
Rekha Menon, UST Global, +91 9895556478, Rekha.Ajit@ust-global.com
Madhusudhanan, UST Global, +91 9940128852, madhusudhanan.balan@ust-global.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, TECHNOLOGY
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BWI: India Emerges Hot Destination for Medical Tourism; More than 100 per cent jump likely in Kenyan Patients Opting for Treatment in India in 2011
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Indian Medical Tourism Destination
Thursday, March 31, 2011 02:58 PM IST (09:28 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Business services, Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical; Healthcare
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India Emerges Hot Destination for Medical Tourism; More than 100 per cent jump likely in Kenyan Patients Opting for Treatment in India in 2011
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, March 31, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- With medical tourism picking up at a fast pace, the number of patients travelling from Kenya to India is expected to more than double to 50,000 during the current year, compared to the previous year as the cost of treatment in India is as low as a tenth of what is in Kenya.
''The real attraction to medical tourism is saving money on what normally are very costly procedures...the cost of surgery in India, kidney transplants, cancer treatments, among others, can be as low as just a tenth of what is in Kenya." Hon (Prof) P. Anyang Nyongo, Minister Of Medical Services of Kenya, said while addressing the 1st ever Indian Medical Tourism event, The IMTD 2011 Africa.
Organised by Trident Exhibitions, the two-day event was held at Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya on March 17-18.
Dr Naresh Trehan, CMD, Medanta - The Medicity and Vice-Chairman, Services Exports Promotion Council (SEPC), who was one of the keynote speakers at the event, said Kenya as a market to India holds ''tremendous potential'' as cardiology in India is ''second to none'' as well as it offers traditional form of treatments such as yoga and homeopathy.
Similar sentiments were echoed by other speakers, including Mr. Sibrapratha Tripathi, The Indian High Commissioner to Kenya; Dr S R Mishra, MD, Mediheal Group of Hospitals; Dr Andrew Sule, Chairman of The Kenyan Medical Association; Mr Rajesh Sharma, DG, SEPC and Mrs Beatrice Sabana, Chairperson of The National Hospital Services Committee Of Kenya.
"The Indian Medical Tourism Destination (IMTD) is a focused effort for people all over the world seeking treatment which demands Quality, Cost-Effectiveness and Specialty. We are in the business of saving lives and making India a global healthcare destination in the process." Said Mr. Sujit Gopal, MD, Trident Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd., organizers of the event.
The event, where India's premiere hospitals showcased their facilities and treatments, saw the participation from Doctors, patients seeking treatment abroad, chairpersons of various Medical Association, Sportspersons, Insurance companies, facilitators and Travel Agents.
Hospitals, including The Asian Heart Institute, The Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Medanta the Medicity, Fortis Healthcare, KIMS, MIMS, The New Hope Hospital, The Gujarat Cancer And Research Institute, M & J Institute Of Ophtamology (Ahmedabad), Cosmesis India and Narayana Hrudayalaya, showcased their offerings for better and affordable healthcare in India.
Rinku Khaturia of the Asian Heart Hospital, one of the biggest Cardio-Vascular institutes in India, called for organising more such conferences to attract patients in Africa.
Other highlights of the event were signing of MoU between SEPC and Kenyan Services Export Promotion Council, Cancer Company in Kenya offering to be Hospital supporter of Womens Centre, Dr Lumbi M w'Naeba, Chairman of The Kenya Spinal Injury Centre, visiting The Indian Spinal Injury Centre.
About IMTD 2011 Africa:
Indian Medical Tourism Destination a.k.a IMTD is an annual event to showcase the best of Indian Healthcare abroad. India is one of the biggest sought after medical tourism destinations of the world and events like the IMTD are focused at helping the growing medical tourism economy. With successful shows already conducted in Canada and Kenya, the IMTD is looking at touching other bigger markets like Mexico, Oman, Turkey, Indonesia, and the Middle East this year.
CONTACT DETAILS
Vanshraj Singh, Medical Tourism Consultant, +91 9999456087, imtd2011africa@gmail.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, BUSINESS SERVICES, HEALTHCARE, HEALTHCARE
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Source: Indian Medical Tourism Destination
Thursday, March 31, 2011 02:58 PM IST (09:28 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Business services, Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical; Healthcare
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India Emerges Hot Destination for Medical Tourism; More than 100 per cent jump likely in Kenyan Patients Opting for Treatment in India in 2011
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, March 31, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- With medical tourism picking up at a fast pace, the number of patients travelling from Kenya to India is expected to more than double to 50,000 during the current year, compared to the previous year as the cost of treatment in India is as low as a tenth of what is in Kenya.
''The real attraction to medical tourism is saving money on what normally are very costly procedures...the cost of surgery in India, kidney transplants, cancer treatments, among others, can be as low as just a tenth of what is in Kenya." Hon (Prof) P. Anyang Nyongo, Minister Of Medical Services of Kenya, said while addressing the 1st ever Indian Medical Tourism event, The IMTD 2011 Africa.
Organised by Trident Exhibitions, the two-day event was held at Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya on March 17-18.
Dr Naresh Trehan, CMD, Medanta - The Medicity and Vice-Chairman, Services Exports Promotion Council (SEPC), who was one of the keynote speakers at the event, said Kenya as a market to India holds ''tremendous potential'' as cardiology in India is ''second to none'' as well as it offers traditional form of treatments such as yoga and homeopathy.
Similar sentiments were echoed by other speakers, including Mr. Sibrapratha Tripathi, The Indian High Commissioner to Kenya; Dr S R Mishra, MD, Mediheal Group of Hospitals; Dr Andrew Sule, Chairman of The Kenyan Medical Association; Mr Rajesh Sharma, DG, SEPC and Mrs Beatrice Sabana, Chairperson of The National Hospital Services Committee Of Kenya.
"The Indian Medical Tourism Destination (IMTD) is a focused effort for people all over the world seeking treatment which demands Quality, Cost-Effectiveness and Specialty. We are in the business of saving lives and making India a global healthcare destination in the process." Said Mr. Sujit Gopal, MD, Trident Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd., organizers of the event.
The event, where India's premiere hospitals showcased their facilities and treatments, saw the participation from Doctors, patients seeking treatment abroad, chairpersons of various Medical Association, Sportspersons, Insurance companies, facilitators and Travel Agents.
Hospitals, including The Asian Heart Institute, The Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Medanta the Medicity, Fortis Healthcare, KIMS, MIMS, The New Hope Hospital, The Gujarat Cancer And Research Institute, M & J Institute Of Ophtamology (Ahmedabad), Cosmesis India and Narayana Hrudayalaya, showcased their offerings for better and affordable healthcare in India.
Rinku Khaturia of the Asian Heart Hospital, one of the biggest Cardio-Vascular institutes in India, called for organising more such conferences to attract patients in Africa.
Other highlights of the event were signing of MoU between SEPC and Kenyan Services Export Promotion Council, Cancer Company in Kenya offering to be Hospital supporter of Womens Centre, Dr Lumbi M w'Naeba, Chairman of The Kenya Spinal Injury Centre, visiting The Indian Spinal Injury Centre.
About IMTD 2011 Africa:
Indian Medical Tourism Destination a.k.a IMTD is an annual event to showcase the best of Indian Healthcare abroad. India is one of the biggest sought after medical tourism destinations of the world and events like the IMTD are focused at helping the growing medical tourism economy. With successful shows already conducted in Canada and Kenya, the IMTD is looking at touching other bigger markets like Mexico, Oman, Turkey, Indonesia, and the Middle East this year.
CONTACT DETAILS
Vanshraj Singh, Medical Tourism Consultant, +91 9999456087, imtd2011africa@gmail.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, BUSINESS SERVICES, HEALTHCARE, HEALTHCARE
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BWI: ICICI Securities Partners with Microsoft to Offer Users a Rich and Intuitive Online Trading Experience on ICICIdirect.com
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Microsoft
Thursday, March 31, 2011 12:30 PM IST (07:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Information technology; Technology
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ICICI Securities Partners with Microsoft to Offer Users a Rich and Intuitive Online Trading Experience on ICICIdirect.com
First of its kind portal in India to leverage Microsoft's Silverlight 4.0 platform to create a personalized and more productive environment for online traders
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, March 31, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Microsoft announced the partnership with ICICI Securities to launch a rich and intuitive online trading experience on ICICIdirect.com.
ICICIdirect.com is a pioneering online trading portal from ICICI Securities with over 2 million customers. Built completely on Microsoft's Silverlight 4.0 platform, the portal harnesses the advantages of Rich Internet Application (RIA), giving online investors and traders a personalized, intuitive and immersive end-user experience.
Today, with a large share of users opting for online transactions, ICICIdirect.com's initiative to introduce Rich Internet Application (RIA), in addition to standard online version for financial trading, strengthens their position as a pioneer in the online trading market.
Keeping in mind the portal's consumer facing and mission critical nature, ICICI direct.com chose Silverlight 4.0 to strengthen their online presence primarily due to its Rich Internet Application capabilities. "Considering how quickly the web and our online customers are evolving, the need for a rich user environment is fast becoming a factor critical to success. With Silverlight 4.0, ICICIdirect.com will easily be able to fulfill the diverse needs of our customers by offering a rich and highly productive operating environment" said Yagnesh Parikh, Senior VP - IT, ICICI Securities Ltd on the occasion of the launch.
ICICIdirect.com has predominantly remained on Microsoft Technologies from a user interface perspective. The traditional online portal currently in use, is built using ASP/ASP.Net technologies (Web 2.0) and supported by a thick client application for users who want a localized application on their desktop.
While building the RIA version using Microsoft Silverlight, the key benefits that ICICIdirect.com saw in this transition, were familiarity of their development team on Microsoft Technologies, the scope for innovation from a Product Roadmap perspective and ongoing support on the technology that would be easily available. "With the network of online trading customers consistently increasing, a feature rich interface was emerging as the vital differentiator and we were confident that Silverlight 4.0 would be able to create this vivid and immersive experience for ICICIdirect.com users. We are extremely excited that ICICIdirect.com's customer base are the first to experience the power of Rich Internet Application that Silverlight 4.0 brings to an online platform" said Moorthy U, General Manager, DPE, Microsoft India.
One other factor that contributed immensely to the success of this initiative is Microsoft's partnership with Quadwave on the implementation front. "Consumers expectation on the web is increasing day by day. It becomes extremely critical for online service providers to offer something unique and differentiating on the web to ensure consumer stickiness. We are extremely pleased to have partnered with Microsoft to deliver an all new Trading Portal leveraging the power of Silverlight to ICICI Direct" said Naveen Prabhu, Chief Technology Officer, Quadwave Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Microsoft's Silverlight 4 delivers a full suite of powerful features to application developers, bringing innovative platform capabilities to browser-based experiences. Silverlight provides an ideal platform for developing and deploying modern business applications for both internal and end-user applications on both sides of the firewall. In addition, Silverlight positions a powerful platform for creating engaging, interactive user experiences for Web, desktop, and mobile applications when online or offline.
About ICICI Securities Ltd.
ICICI Securities Ltd is an integrated securities firm offering a wide range of services including investment banking, institutional broking, retail broking, private wealth management, and financial product distribution.
ICICI Securities empowers over 2 million Indians to seamlessly access the capital market with ICICIdirect.com, an award winning and pioneering online broking platform. The platform not only offers convenient ways to invest in Equity, Derivatives, Currency Futures, Mutual Funds but also other services Fixed Deposits, Loans, Tax Services, New Pension Systems and Insurance are available. ICICIdirect.com offers a convenient and easy to use platform to invest in equity and various other financial products using its unique 3-in-1 account which integrates customers saving, trading and demat accounts.
About Microsoft India
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software - any time, any place and on any device. Microsoft Corporation (India) Private Ltd is a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, USA. It has had a presence in India since 1990 and currently has offices in 13 cities - Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune.
For more information on Microsoft India:
Log onto: http://www.microsoft.com/india/msindia/ Or Follow us on: http://twitter.com/MicrosoftIndia
CONTACT DETAILS
Elizabeth Chen, Text 100 Pvt. Ltd., +91 9560021116, Elizabeth.Chen@text100.co.in
Tushar Makkar, Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd., tmakkar@microsoft.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst, IT, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: Microsoft
Thursday, March 31, 2011 12:30 PM IST (07:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Information technology; Technology
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ICICI Securities Partners with Microsoft to Offer Users a Rich and Intuitive Online Trading Experience on ICICIdirect.com
First of its kind portal in India to leverage Microsoft's Silverlight 4.0 platform to create a personalized and more productive environment for online traders
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, March 31, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Microsoft announced the partnership with ICICI Securities to launch a rich and intuitive online trading experience on ICICIdirect.com.
ICICIdirect.com is a pioneering online trading portal from ICICI Securities with over 2 million customers. Built completely on Microsoft's Silverlight 4.0 platform, the portal harnesses the advantages of Rich Internet Application (RIA), giving online investors and traders a personalized, intuitive and immersive end-user experience.
Today, with a large share of users opting for online transactions, ICICIdirect.com's initiative to introduce Rich Internet Application (RIA), in addition to standard online version for financial trading, strengthens their position as a pioneer in the online trading market.
Keeping in mind the portal's consumer facing and mission critical nature, ICICI direct.com chose Silverlight 4.0 to strengthen their online presence primarily due to its Rich Internet Application capabilities. "Considering how quickly the web and our online customers are evolving, the need for a rich user environment is fast becoming a factor critical to success. With Silverlight 4.0, ICICIdirect.com will easily be able to fulfill the diverse needs of our customers by offering a rich and highly productive operating environment" said Yagnesh Parikh, Senior VP - IT, ICICI Securities Ltd on the occasion of the launch.
ICICIdirect.com has predominantly remained on Microsoft Technologies from a user interface perspective. The traditional online portal currently in use, is built using ASP/ASP.Net technologies (Web 2.0) and supported by a thick client application for users who want a localized application on their desktop.
While building the RIA version using Microsoft Silverlight, the key benefits that ICICIdirect.com saw in this transition, were familiarity of their development team on Microsoft Technologies, the scope for innovation from a Product Roadmap perspective and ongoing support on the technology that would be easily available. "With the network of online trading customers consistently increasing, a feature rich interface was emerging as the vital differentiator and we were confident that Silverlight 4.0 would be able to create this vivid and immersive experience for ICICIdirect.com users. We are extremely excited that ICICIdirect.com's customer base are the first to experience the power of Rich Internet Application that Silverlight 4.0 brings to an online platform" said Moorthy U, General Manager, DPE, Microsoft India.
One other factor that contributed immensely to the success of this initiative is Microsoft's partnership with Quadwave on the implementation front. "Consumers expectation on the web is increasing day by day. It becomes extremely critical for online service providers to offer something unique and differentiating on the web to ensure consumer stickiness. We are extremely pleased to have partnered with Microsoft to deliver an all new Trading Portal leveraging the power of Silverlight to ICICI Direct" said Naveen Prabhu, Chief Technology Officer, Quadwave Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Microsoft's Silverlight 4 delivers a full suite of powerful features to application developers, bringing innovative platform capabilities to browser-based experiences. Silverlight provides an ideal platform for developing and deploying modern business applications for both internal and end-user applications on both sides of the firewall. In addition, Silverlight positions a powerful platform for creating engaging, interactive user experiences for Web, desktop, and mobile applications when online or offline.
About ICICI Securities Ltd.
ICICI Securities Ltd is an integrated securities firm offering a wide range of services including investment banking, institutional broking, retail broking, private wealth management, and financial product distribution.
ICICI Securities empowers over 2 million Indians to seamlessly access the capital market with ICICIdirect.com, an award winning and pioneering online broking platform. The platform not only offers convenient ways to invest in Equity, Derivatives, Currency Futures, Mutual Funds but also other services Fixed Deposits, Loans, Tax Services, New Pension Systems and Insurance are available. ICICIdirect.com offers a convenient and easy to use platform to invest in equity and various other financial products using its unique 3-in-1 account which integrates customers saving, trading and demat accounts.
About Microsoft India
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software - any time, any place and on any device. Microsoft Corporation (India) Private Ltd is a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, USA. It has had a presence in India since 1990 and currently has offices in 13 cities - Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune.
For more information on Microsoft India:
Log onto: http://www.microsoft.com/india/msindia/ Or Follow us on: http://twitter.com/MicrosoftIndia
CONTACT DETAILS
Elizabeth Chen, Text 100 Pvt. Ltd., +91 9560021116, Elizabeth.Chen@text100.co.in
Tushar Makkar, Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd., tmakkar@microsoft.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst, IT, TECHNOLOGY
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BWI: American Society for Training & Development Certifies Polaris Software as “Champion of Learning”
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Polaris Software Lab Limited
Thursday, March 31, 2011 12:14 PM IST (06:44 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Information technology; Technology
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American Society for Training & Development Certifies Polaris Software as "Champion of Learning"
Certified as a Champion for Promoting Value of Learning among Employees
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Thursday, March 31, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Polaris Software (POLS.BO), a leading Financial Technology Company, today announced that American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), the world's largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals has certified Polaris as a 'Champion of Learning', for its contribution towards imparting learning programs among employees throughout the organisation. The 'Champion of Learning' certification was initiated by ASTD to encourage organizations to conduct 'Employee Learning Week', in order to increase awareness on the strategic value of learning. The initiative enables organizations to showcase the link between developing employees' skills and achieving organizational results.
Nalanda, the Corporate University of Polaris is aimed at bringing the core of organizational processes through learning and development initiatives that would enable associates to reach out to the latest modules and approaches to organizational learning. Inspired by ASTDs 'Employee Learning Week', Nalanda instituted 'Polweek' in 2007 to celebrate learning and focus on various possibilities that would enhance learning among employees.
Already in its third year, Polweek 2010 was designed to provide employees with tools to evaluate their thoughts and change their way of thinking. Several initiatives and training programs were conducted to encourage employees to introspect their thinking process. Sessions included cognitive training, refreshing orientation programs and visioning exercises. The development programs brought together employees from various levels of the organization, encouraging bonding and thought leadership.
According to Tony Bingham, President and CEO, ASTD, "Increasingly, business leaders realize that the most important asset in our knowledge economy is talent, and a skilled workforce is the key to realizing results. We encourage all organizations to demonstrate their commitment to learning by recognizing Employee Learning Week."
Speaking on the occasion, Arun Jain, Chairman & CEO, Polaris Software said, "Polaris prides itself in being certified as the Champion of Learning by ASTD. Our strength lies in our people and we recognize the link between employee skills and organizational results. As part of our organisational learning initiative, Nalanda, we have consistently been organizing various programs to encourage employee involvement for their overall growth and development. We provide employees the best possible learning framework and enable them to unleash their hidden potential and capabilities. These initiatives have helped us create a unique culture and a strong Human Capital for the organisation that truly stands out in the industry."
About ASTD
ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) is the world's largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals. ASTD's members come from more than 100 countries and connect locally in more than 130 U.S. chapters and with more than 30 international partners. Members work in thousands of organizations of all sizes, in government, as independent consultants, and suppliers.
In recent years, ASTD has widened the profession's focus to link learning and performance to individual and organizational results, and is a sought-after voice on critical public policy issues. For more information, visit www.astd.org
About Polaris Software Lab
Polaris Software Lab (POLS.BO) is a leading Financial Technology company, with its comprehensive portfolio of products, services and consulting. Polaris has a talent strength of over 10,000 solution architects, domain and technology experts. The company owns the largest set of Intellectual Properties in the form of a comprehensive product suite, IntellectTM Global Universal Banking (GUB) 10.0. IntellectTM is the first pure play SOA based application suite for Retail, Corporate, Investment banking and Insurance.
Polaris is headquartered in Chennai and has offices in all global financial hubs including Tokyo, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, Dubai, Bahrain, Riyadh, London, Belfast, Zurich, Frankfurt, Toronto, New York, Chicago, Fremont, Pittsburgh and Chile. For more information, please visit http://www.polarisFT.com/
CONTACT DETAILS
Shailesh Dhawla, Polaris Software Lab, +91 9711811460, shailesh.d@polaris.co.in
Dwaipayan Deb, Polaris Software Lab, +91 9962536442, dwaipayan.d@polaris.co.in
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: Polaris Software Lab Limited
Thursday, March 31, 2011 12:14 PM IST (06:44 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Information technology; Technology
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American Society for Training & Development Certifies Polaris Software as "Champion of Learning"
Certified as a Champion for Promoting Value of Learning among Employees
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Thursday, March 31, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Polaris Software (POLS.BO), a leading Financial Technology Company, today announced that American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), the world's largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals has certified Polaris as a 'Champion of Learning', for its contribution towards imparting learning programs among employees throughout the organisation. The 'Champion of Learning' certification was initiated by ASTD to encourage organizations to conduct 'Employee Learning Week', in order to increase awareness on the strategic value of learning. The initiative enables organizations to showcase the link between developing employees' skills and achieving organizational results.
Nalanda, the Corporate University of Polaris is aimed at bringing the core of organizational processes through learning and development initiatives that would enable associates to reach out to the latest modules and approaches to organizational learning. Inspired by ASTDs 'Employee Learning Week', Nalanda instituted 'Polweek' in 2007 to celebrate learning and focus on various possibilities that would enhance learning among employees.
Already in its third year, Polweek 2010 was designed to provide employees with tools to evaluate their thoughts and change their way of thinking. Several initiatives and training programs were conducted to encourage employees to introspect their thinking process. Sessions included cognitive training, refreshing orientation programs and visioning exercises. The development programs brought together employees from various levels of the organization, encouraging bonding and thought leadership.
According to Tony Bingham, President and CEO, ASTD, "Increasingly, business leaders realize that the most important asset in our knowledge economy is talent, and a skilled workforce is the key to realizing results. We encourage all organizations to demonstrate their commitment to learning by recognizing Employee Learning Week."
Speaking on the occasion, Arun Jain, Chairman & CEO, Polaris Software said, "Polaris prides itself in being certified as the Champion of Learning by ASTD. Our strength lies in our people and we recognize the link between employee skills and organizational results. As part of our organisational learning initiative, Nalanda, we have consistently been organizing various programs to encourage employee involvement for their overall growth and development. We provide employees the best possible learning framework and enable them to unleash their hidden potential and capabilities. These initiatives have helped us create a unique culture and a strong Human Capital for the organisation that truly stands out in the industry."
About ASTD
ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) is the world's largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals. ASTD's members come from more than 100 countries and connect locally in more than 130 U.S. chapters and with more than 30 international partners. Members work in thousands of organizations of all sizes, in government, as independent consultants, and suppliers.
In recent years, ASTD has widened the profession's focus to link learning and performance to individual and organizational results, and is a sought-after voice on critical public policy issues. For more information, visit www.astd.org
About Polaris Software Lab
Polaris Software Lab (POLS.BO) is a leading Financial Technology company, with its comprehensive portfolio of products, services and consulting. Polaris has a talent strength of over 10,000 solution architects, domain and technology experts. The company owns the largest set of Intellectual Properties in the form of a comprehensive product suite, IntellectTM Global Universal Banking (GUB) 10.0. IntellectTM is the first pure play SOA based application suite for Retail, Corporate, Investment banking and Insurance.
Polaris is headquartered in Chennai and has offices in all global financial hubs including Tokyo, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, Dubai, Bahrain, Riyadh, London, Belfast, Zurich, Frankfurt, Toronto, New York, Chicago, Fremont, Pittsburgh and Chile. For more information, please visit http://www.polarisFT.com/
CONTACT DETAILS
Shailesh Dhawla, Polaris Software Lab, +91 9711811460, shailesh.d@polaris.co.in
Dwaipayan Deb, Polaris Software Lab, +91 9962536442, dwaipayan.d@polaris.co.in
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, TECHNOLOGY
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BWI: Ratnakar Bank Hits a Century
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Ratnakar Bank
Thursday, March 31, 2011 11:05 AM IST (05:35 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Retailers
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Ratnakar Bank Hits a Century
Announces its 100th Branch Opening
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, March 31, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Ratnakar Bank today announced the launch of their 99th and 100th branch, barely a month post the opening of its Mumbai main office and 10 new branches, standing committed to their strategy of rapid expansion. Their two new branches will be located at Omerga and Kurundwad respectively, both situated in Maharashtra.
Ratnakar Bank, a private sector bank with a strong regional footprint, has recently embarked on an aggressive transformation plan that envisages a manifold growth of the organization in terms of size, geographic reach and business depth. The plan has been founded on a robust platform of professional governance, relationships, technology infrastructure and capital. The Bank is in the process of executing a strategic roadmap that entails customer, product and credit re-alignment, process centralization and technology upgradation. Through this transformation, the Bank aims to improve and enhance its customer base across Corporate, SME and Retail segments and retain a high focus on Financial Inclusion.
All the branches of the bank are interconnected and are on CBS. Unswerving from the bank's Financial Inclusion strategy, the two new branches are rural/semi-urban branches.
Earlier, in February this year, the Bank announced having completed a successful equity capital raising initiative and enhanced its management team with highly accomplished and experienced people from the financial services industry who, together with the existing leadership of the Bank, are building a strong professional management cadre for the Bank's transformation strategy.
Speaking on the accomplishment, Mr. Vishwavir Ahuja, Managing Director, & CEO, Ratnakar Bank said, "We are proud to present our 100th branch to the true Indian customer residing in the rural part of the country. We will continue to expand with an equal focus between the urban and rural markets, both of which present significant opportunities."
About Ratnakar Bank
Ratnakar Bank is a scheduled commercial bank established in 1943, with registered office at Kolhapur and a rich business legacy in the region serving the trading, agri & manufacturing sectors through a network of 100 licensed branches spread across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, Karnataka & Goa. It has assets exceeding Rs. 2086 crores and deposits of Rs. 1585 crores as of March 2010. The Bank's leadership includes a highly experienced team with strong credentials - the Bank has recently concluded a very successful equity issue that would enable the Bank to invest in technology, people, process and infrastructure.
CONTACT DETAILS
Madhulika Gupta, REPUTE Public Affairs & CSR Solutions, +91 (22) 26059019, madhulika.gupta@reputesolutions.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst, RETAIL
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Source: Ratnakar Bank
Thursday, March 31, 2011 11:05 AM IST (05:35 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Retailers
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Ratnakar Bank Hits a Century
Announces its 100th Branch Opening
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, March 31, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Ratnakar Bank today announced the launch of their 99th and 100th branch, barely a month post the opening of its Mumbai main office and 10 new branches, standing committed to their strategy of rapid expansion. Their two new branches will be located at Omerga and Kurundwad respectively, both situated in Maharashtra.
Ratnakar Bank, a private sector bank with a strong regional footprint, has recently embarked on an aggressive transformation plan that envisages a manifold growth of the organization in terms of size, geographic reach and business depth. The plan has been founded on a robust platform of professional governance, relationships, technology infrastructure and capital. The Bank is in the process of executing a strategic roadmap that entails customer, product and credit re-alignment, process centralization and technology upgradation. Through this transformation, the Bank aims to improve and enhance its customer base across Corporate, SME and Retail segments and retain a high focus on Financial Inclusion.
All the branches of the bank are interconnected and are on CBS. Unswerving from the bank's Financial Inclusion strategy, the two new branches are rural/semi-urban branches.
Earlier, in February this year, the Bank announced having completed a successful equity capital raising initiative and enhanced its management team with highly accomplished and experienced people from the financial services industry who, together with the existing leadership of the Bank, are building a strong professional management cadre for the Bank's transformation strategy.
Speaking on the accomplishment, Mr. Vishwavir Ahuja, Managing Director, & CEO, Ratnakar Bank said, "We are proud to present our 100th branch to the true Indian customer residing in the rural part of the country. We will continue to expand with an equal focus between the urban and rural markets, both of which present significant opportunities."
About Ratnakar Bank
Ratnakar Bank is a scheduled commercial bank established in 1943, with registered office at Kolhapur and a rich business legacy in the region serving the trading, agri & manufacturing sectors through a network of 100 licensed branches spread across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, Karnataka & Goa. It has assets exceeding Rs. 2086 crores and deposits of Rs. 1585 crores as of March 2010. The Bank's leadership includes a highly experienced team with strong credentials - the Bank has recently concluded a very successful equity issue that would enable the Bank to invest in technology, people, process and infrastructure.
CONTACT DETAILS
Madhulika Gupta, REPUTE Public Affairs & CSR Solutions, +91 (22) 26059019, madhulika.gupta@reputesolutions.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst, RETAIL
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BWI: Symbiosis SET 2011 Goes Social
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Symbiosis International University
Thursday, March 31, 2011 10:30 AM IST (05:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Education & training, Information technology; Technology
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Symbiosis SET 2011 Goes Social
Pune, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, March 31, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune continuing its aspirant outreach program, has made it easier for students to get a taste of its varying courses. Reaching out to candidates via Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, the university has attempted to involve students as well as those interested in SET to know more about the exam and multidisciplinary benefits at Symbiosis. The Facebook page is a platform for parents and students to find out more about SIU, the SET and register to receive updates on SET 11. The YouTube channel hosts videos on events within the various institutes under SIU, aiming to give students an insight into the kind of atmosphere they will get in to.
Symbiosisdirectors.com- their online portal for students to interact directly with directors on an individual level continues to answer questions and doubts like it did for SNAP 2010. Speaking to us, a SNAP spokesperson said that "All these initiatives will continue with all Symbiosis efforts. We aim to make Symbiosis a student friendly university via the technology initiatives."
The University has recently announced the opening of registrations to the undergraduate program, SET 2011. The exam held nationally sees a large turnout of aspiring candidates register for varied streams across over ten institutes across the university. The test has 5 subject papers; General, Design, Law, Engineering and Health Sciences, and will be conducted in two sessions.
For more information and registrations, visit www.set-test.org or on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/set.symbiosis . You may also visit Twitter for breaking news and updates on SET 2011 @SETSymbiosis.
CONTACT DETAILS
Lalit Kathpalia, Symbiosis International University, +91 (20) 25675601 / 02, director@sicsr.ac.in
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, PEOPLE, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, EDUCATION, IT, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: Symbiosis International University
Thursday, March 31, 2011 10:30 AM IST (05:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Education & training, Information technology; Technology
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Symbiosis SET 2011 Goes Social
Pune, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, March 31, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune continuing its aspirant outreach program, has made it easier for students to get a taste of its varying courses. Reaching out to candidates via Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, the university has attempted to involve students as well as those interested in SET to know more about the exam and multidisciplinary benefits at Symbiosis. The Facebook page is a platform for parents and students to find out more about SIU, the SET and register to receive updates on SET 11. The YouTube channel hosts videos on events within the various institutes under SIU, aiming to give students an insight into the kind of atmosphere they will get in to.
Symbiosisdirectors.com- their online portal for students to interact directly with directors on an individual level continues to answer questions and doubts like it did for SNAP 2010. Speaking to us, a SNAP spokesperson said that "All these initiatives will continue with all Symbiosis efforts. We aim to make Symbiosis a student friendly university via the technology initiatives."
The University has recently announced the opening of registrations to the undergraduate program, SET 2011. The exam held nationally sees a large turnout of aspiring candidates register for varied streams across over ten institutes across the university. The test has 5 subject papers; General, Design, Law, Engineering and Health Sciences, and will be conducted in two sessions.
For more information and registrations, visit www.set-test.org or on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/set.symbiosis . You may also visit Twitter for breaking news and updates on SET 2011 @SETSymbiosis.
CONTACT DETAILS
Lalit Kathpalia, Symbiosis International University, +91 (20) 25675601 / 02, director@sicsr.ac.in
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, PEOPLE, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, EDUCATION, IT, TECHNOLOGY
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BWI: SingaporeStartup.com: Singapore Reinventing itself as an Entrepreneurial Hub
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: SingaporeSetup.com
Thursday, March 31, 2011 10:00 AM IST (04:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Business services, Information technology; Technology
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SingaporeStartup.com: Singapore Reinventing itself as an Entrepreneurial Hub
Singapore is set to emerge as Asia's entrepreneurial hub owing to its vibrant enterprise eco-system
Singapore, Thursday, March 31, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- A leading Singapore business information portal, www.SingaporeStartup.com predicts that Singapore will emerge as Asia's entrepreneurial hub in the near future. Analysis by SingaporeStartup.com shows that a number of economic indicators are pointing towards Singapore's strong position to emerge as a key entrepreneurial hub in the region.
Singapore took the 15th spot in the recently released Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index (GEDI), which ranked 71 of the most important countries globally. Singapore is well ahead of its closest counterparts in the region with South Korea at the 20th spot and Hong Kong at 23rd. Interestingly, Singapore surpassed some of the most technologically advanced countries such as Germany, France and Italy that rank 16, 18 and 27 respectively. GEDI focused on the level of innovation and the growth the enterprises generated while evaluating the level of entrepreneurship in the countries it reviewed. Singapore scored particularly well in areas such as entrepreneurial aspirations, entrepreneurial activity, and entrepreneurial ambitions in taking businesses global, growing businesses, new technology adaptation, and new product introduction.
According to SingaporeStartup.com, Singapore offers the best enterprise ecosystem for budding entrepreneurs to start their businesses and grow globally. The government has introduced timely measures such as cutting red-tape, easing the Singapore limited liability company formation process, lowering corporate taxes in Singapore, improving access to financing, building a strong intellectual property regime, providing excellent infrastructure, and encouraging more research, innovation and enterprise activities.
It is easy to setup a company in Singapore and a well prepared team can almost immediately commence business. The infrastructure, Internet penetration and tele-density are so pervasive in the local market, that many technological innovations launched in Singapore find an immediate market. Various financing schemes such as the Business Angel Funds, the SPRING Start-up Enterprise Development Scheme (SPRING Seeds), Technology Enterprise Commercialisation Scheme (TECS) and the Young Entrepreneurs Scheme for Start-ups (YES! Start-ups) also encourage budding entrepreneurs to kick start their business ventures. Entrepreneurs shape a country's economic future and Singapore's educational institutions are working towards cultivating an entrepreneurial culture among the young. Singapore's three major universities strengthened their innovation eco-system on campus by setting up entrepreneurship education programmes.
SingaporeStartup.com's analysis of recent Singapore company registration statistics also points towards the country's potential to grow into an entrepreneurial hub. The shareholding structure of companies incorporated during January-February 2011 reveals that 66% of the newly formed companies had 100% local shareholding. This is strong evidence to show that local entrepreneurship is on the rise in Singapore.
Commenting on Singapore's pro-entrepreneurial climate, Mr. Darren Leow, senior editorial team member at SingaporeStartup.com said, "The economic prosperity of a nation is inextricably linked to knowledge-based activity. This is the one of the main reasons why Singapore actively promotes the development of innovative and technology driven companies and entrepreneurs. Buoyed by the pro-business environment and the immense market potential, many entrepreneurs with strong business instincts find Singapore an ideal launch pad to kick start their business operations and make forays into the region."
SingaporeStartup.com is a leading information portal with comprehensive and up-to-date information about setting up an offshore company in Singapore and doing business in the city-state.
CONTACT DETAILS
Carolyn Zheng, SingaporeSetup.com, +6567265000, info@singaporestartup.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: SingaporeSetup.com
Thursday, March 31, 2011 10:00 AM IST (04:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Business services, Information technology; Technology
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SingaporeStartup.com: Singapore Reinventing itself as an Entrepreneurial Hub
Singapore is set to emerge as Asia's entrepreneurial hub owing to its vibrant enterprise eco-system
Singapore, Thursday, March 31, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- A leading Singapore business information portal, www.SingaporeStartup.com predicts that Singapore will emerge as Asia's entrepreneurial hub in the near future. Analysis by SingaporeStartup.com shows that a number of economic indicators are pointing towards Singapore's strong position to emerge as a key entrepreneurial hub in the region.
Singapore took the 15th spot in the recently released Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index (GEDI), which ranked 71 of the most important countries globally. Singapore is well ahead of its closest counterparts in the region with South Korea at the 20th spot and Hong Kong at 23rd. Interestingly, Singapore surpassed some of the most technologically advanced countries such as Germany, France and Italy that rank 16, 18 and 27 respectively. GEDI focused on the level of innovation and the growth the enterprises generated while evaluating the level of entrepreneurship in the countries it reviewed. Singapore scored particularly well in areas such as entrepreneurial aspirations, entrepreneurial activity, and entrepreneurial ambitions in taking businesses global, growing businesses, new technology adaptation, and new product introduction.
According to SingaporeStartup.com, Singapore offers the best enterprise ecosystem for budding entrepreneurs to start their businesses and grow globally. The government has introduced timely measures such as cutting red-tape, easing the Singapore limited liability company formation process, lowering corporate taxes in Singapore, improving access to financing, building a strong intellectual property regime, providing excellent infrastructure, and encouraging more research, innovation and enterprise activities.
It is easy to setup a company in Singapore and a well prepared team can almost immediately commence business. The infrastructure, Internet penetration and tele-density are so pervasive in the local market, that many technological innovations launched in Singapore find an immediate market. Various financing schemes such as the Business Angel Funds, the SPRING Start-up Enterprise Development Scheme (SPRING Seeds), Technology Enterprise Commercialisation Scheme (TECS) and the Young Entrepreneurs Scheme for Start-ups (YES! Start-ups) also encourage budding entrepreneurs to kick start their business ventures. Entrepreneurs shape a country's economic future and Singapore's educational institutions are working towards cultivating an entrepreneurial culture among the young. Singapore's three major universities strengthened their innovation eco-system on campus by setting up entrepreneurship education programmes.
SingaporeStartup.com's analysis of recent Singapore company registration statistics also points towards the country's potential to grow into an entrepreneurial hub. The shareholding structure of companies incorporated during January-February 2011 reveals that 66% of the newly formed companies had 100% local shareholding. This is strong evidence to show that local entrepreneurship is on the rise in Singapore.
Commenting on Singapore's pro-entrepreneurial climate, Mr. Darren Leow, senior editorial team member at SingaporeStartup.com said, "The economic prosperity of a nation is inextricably linked to knowledge-based activity. This is the one of the main reasons why Singapore actively promotes the development of innovative and technology driven companies and entrepreneurs. Buoyed by the pro-business environment and the immense market potential, many entrepreneurs with strong business instincts find Singapore an ideal launch pad to kick start their business operations and make forays into the region."
SingaporeStartup.com is a leading information portal with comprehensive and up-to-date information about setting up an offshore company in Singapore and doing business in the city-state.
CONTACT DETAILS
Carolyn Zheng, SingaporeSetup.com, +6567265000, info@singaporestartup.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, TECHNOLOGY
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
BWI: BEE Launches Endorsement Labels for Notebooks, Laptops
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 11:51 AM IST (06:21 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Business services, Chemicals, Energy companies, Financial Analyst, Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical, Heavy industries, Information technology, Major diversified industrial groups, Telecommunications; Technology
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BEE Launches Endorsement Labels for Notebooks, Laptops
BEE STAR label is at par with the ENERGY STAR version 5.2 of the US EPA
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) today launched a Voluntary Endorsement Label - BEE STAR Ver 1-- for notebook computers/laptops, which will indicate that the product is among the most energy efficient models available in the Indian market. The label provides an endorsement indicating that a product meets specified criteria of energy efficiency. The purpose of endorsement labeling is to indicate clearly to the consumer that the labeled product saves energy compared to other similar products in the category.
The "BEE STAR Ver 1" label is similar to the "ENERGY STAR" label, which is an international standard for endorsement of energy efficient products. It was first created as a US government program during the early 1990s, since then Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan and the European Union have also adopted the program. Devices carrying the Energy Star label, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, buildings and other products, generally use 20%-30% less energy than required by federal standards.
Speaking on the program, Dr Ajay Mathur, Director General of BEE, said, "The BEE STAR endorsement labelling reflects BEE's commitment to recognize most efficient products available in the Indian market. The BEE STAR label is at par with the ENERGY STAR version 5.2 specifications for computers of US EPA. This assumes great significance because the Indian laptop computer market is growing at a very fast rate to match the rise in India's urban population. We sincerely thank MAIT for joining us to kick start this initiative and appeal to the ICT industry to help BEE make this endorsement program a success across India."
The importance of endorsement labeling can be recognized from the fact that India's urban population is expected to grow about 473 million in 2021 and 820 million by 2051, compared to 285 million in 2001. This shift in population will subsequently increase the penetration of home appliances and equipments. The overall computer market in India is about 10 million which includes both Desktop and Laptop computers. The share of laptop computers in the year 2010 was approximately 34 per cent and rest 66 per cent is the desktop market. The laptop computer market is growing at a very fast rate. The projection for 2011 is 42 per cent laptops and 58 per cent desktops. Total projected combined sales of desktop and laptop computers for year 2011 would be around 12 million. This endorsement program should help save energy from notebook computers. The desktop computers would be added to the programme in due course.
For initial six months from date of the launch of the program, manufacturers can affix the BEE Star label either on the carton box or within product as pre loaded software or on the products itself. After six months, it would be compulsory for manufacturers to put the label both on carton and on products (in software or affixed on the machine).
BEE initiated the Standards and Labeling (S&L) program in India in May 2006 on voluntary basis and the program currently covers the following equipments/appliances under its purview: Frost Free (No-Frost) refrigerators, Tubular Fluorescent Lamps, Room Air Conditioners, Direct Cool Refrigerators, Distribution Transformers, Induction Motors, Pump Sets, Ceiling Fans, LPG stoves, Electric Geysers, Color Televisions and Washing Machines. Since January 2010, the S&L program for Frost Free Refrigerators, Room Air Conditioners, Tubular Fluorescent Lamps and Distribution Transformers has been made mandatory.
The energy efficiency labeling and standards setting program under the BEE is intended to reduce the energy consumption of appliance without diminishing the services it provides to consumers. The scheme aims at providing information on energy performance of appliances based on the standards issued by BEE so that the consumers can make informed decisions while purchasing appliances.
In addition to the objective of informed choices to consumers, this program leads to huge energy savings and thereby the cost savings, reduces capital investment in energy supply infrastructure, enhances the product quality, strengthens the competitive markets, builds position for domestic industries to compete in such markets where norms for energy efficiency are mandatory, removes indirect barriers to trade, reduces carbon emission and helps meet climate change goals.
Some of the key stakeholders of BEE standards and labeling program for computers are Manufacturers' Association for Information Technology (MAIT), consumer organization Voice, Bureau of India Standards (BIS), independent testing laboratories such as Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (ERTL), Intertek, Underwriters Laboratories and international organizations CLASP and ICF among others.
CONTACT DETAILS
Saurabh Bhatnagar, The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), +91 (11) 26179699, sbhatnagar@beenet.in
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, BUSINESS SERVICES, CHEMICALS, ENERGY, Financial Analyst, HEALTHCARE, HEAVY INDUSTRIES, IT, GROUPS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 11:51 AM IST (06:21 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Business services, Chemicals, Energy companies, Financial Analyst, Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical, Heavy industries, Information technology, Major diversified industrial groups, Telecommunications; Technology
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BEE Launches Endorsement Labels for Notebooks, Laptops
BEE STAR label is at par with the ENERGY STAR version 5.2 of the US EPA
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) today launched a Voluntary Endorsement Label - BEE STAR Ver 1-- for notebook computers/laptops, which will indicate that the product is among the most energy efficient models available in the Indian market. The label provides an endorsement indicating that a product meets specified criteria of energy efficiency. The purpose of endorsement labeling is to indicate clearly to the consumer that the labeled product saves energy compared to other similar products in the category.
The "BEE STAR Ver 1" label is similar to the "ENERGY STAR" label, which is an international standard for endorsement of energy efficient products. It was first created as a US government program during the early 1990s, since then Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan and the European Union have also adopted the program. Devices carrying the Energy Star label, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, buildings and other products, generally use 20%-30% less energy than required by federal standards.
Speaking on the program, Dr Ajay Mathur, Director General of BEE, said, "The BEE STAR endorsement labelling reflects BEE's commitment to recognize most efficient products available in the Indian market. The BEE STAR label is at par with the ENERGY STAR version 5.2 specifications for computers of US EPA. This assumes great significance because the Indian laptop computer market is growing at a very fast rate to match the rise in India's urban population. We sincerely thank MAIT for joining us to kick start this initiative and appeal to the ICT industry to help BEE make this endorsement program a success across India."
The importance of endorsement labeling can be recognized from the fact that India's urban population is expected to grow about 473 million in 2021 and 820 million by 2051, compared to 285 million in 2001. This shift in population will subsequently increase the penetration of home appliances and equipments. The overall computer market in India is about 10 million which includes both Desktop and Laptop computers. The share of laptop computers in the year 2010 was approximately 34 per cent and rest 66 per cent is the desktop market. The laptop computer market is growing at a very fast rate. The projection for 2011 is 42 per cent laptops and 58 per cent desktops. Total projected combined sales of desktop and laptop computers for year 2011 would be around 12 million. This endorsement program should help save energy from notebook computers. The desktop computers would be added to the programme in due course.
For initial six months from date of the launch of the program, manufacturers can affix the BEE Star label either on the carton box or within product as pre loaded software or on the products itself. After six months, it would be compulsory for manufacturers to put the label both on carton and on products (in software or affixed on the machine).
BEE initiated the Standards and Labeling (S&L) program in India in May 2006 on voluntary basis and the program currently covers the following equipments/appliances under its purview: Frost Free (No-Frost) refrigerators, Tubular Fluorescent Lamps, Room Air Conditioners, Direct Cool Refrigerators, Distribution Transformers, Induction Motors, Pump Sets, Ceiling Fans, LPG stoves, Electric Geysers, Color Televisions and Washing Machines. Since January 2010, the S&L program for Frost Free Refrigerators, Room Air Conditioners, Tubular Fluorescent Lamps and Distribution Transformers has been made mandatory.
The energy efficiency labeling and standards setting program under the BEE is intended to reduce the energy consumption of appliance without diminishing the services it provides to consumers. The scheme aims at providing information on energy performance of appliances based on the standards issued by BEE so that the consumers can make informed decisions while purchasing appliances.
In addition to the objective of informed choices to consumers, this program leads to huge energy savings and thereby the cost savings, reduces capital investment in energy supply infrastructure, enhances the product quality, strengthens the competitive markets, builds position for domestic industries to compete in such markets where norms for energy efficiency are mandatory, removes indirect barriers to trade, reduces carbon emission and helps meet climate change goals.
Some of the key stakeholders of BEE standards and labeling program for computers are Manufacturers' Association for Information Technology (MAIT), consumer organization Voice, Bureau of India Standards (BIS), independent testing laboratories such as Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (ERTL), Intertek, Underwriters Laboratories and international organizations CLASP and ICF among others.
CONTACT DETAILS
Saurabh Bhatnagar, The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), +91 (11) 26179699, sbhatnagar@beenet.in
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, BUSINESS SERVICES, CHEMICALS, ENERGY, Financial Analyst, HEALTHCARE, HEAVY INDUSTRIES, IT, GROUPS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY
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BWI: Smart Numbers and Smart Dialling for Smart Phones
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Phonewords.co.za
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 10:02 AM IST (04:32 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People, Sports; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology, Media & entertainment, Retailers, Sports, Telecommunications; Technology
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Smart Numbers and Smart Dialling for Smart Phones
Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- In a world first for cellular, a brand new concept for smart phones, smart business people and smart marketers/brand builders was launched in South Africa and the UK last week, and is now been extended to India.
A smart number is a "phoneword". A phoneword can be phoned but it is much more than just an ordinary telephone number.
A phoneword is a 'smart' telephone number that is easy to remember, personalised and it enhances any "brand". It works exactly like a normal telephone number, instead of dialling the 3 just dial the 'f' (only once), instead of the 8 just dial the 't' (only once) etc, etc. The listener/reader only needs to remember one word and not 10/11 numbers in sequence.
Technology on smart phone has NOW made it easy and sexy to dial a phoneword instead of just an ordinary phone number.
Using a keypad on a smart phone to call a "phoneword", for example 77worldcup, type in 77, press and hold down the "alt" key while typing in the word "worldcup". Press the dial button and the phone automatically dials 7796753287. The smart phone will also save and display the number as 77worldcup and not as a pure number. On other phones, dialling a phoneword works the same as typing a sms, the only difference is that one only type the "f", the "h" or the "k" etc. etc, only once.
Phone words have been around in the US for the past 40 years, in Australia for 11 years, and more recently in South Africa (although 99% in the form of toll-free and share-call landline numbers). This model of communication though is immobile and archaic for many individuals and small businesses that are on the go.
This necessitated cellular phone words.
In the era of smartphones, it has become standard practice for people to receive their emails and countless other information feeds via applications on their phone. Why then should a personalised number (smart number) have to go to a land / fixed line when it can go to cellular?
Yes, you read right! Your cellphone number can spell the name of your business, business concept, first name or the name of your favourite sports team such as 7 Bollywood (7 265599663), 9 Tendulkar (9 836385527) or 777 Roobina (777 7662462). Personalised cellular numbers are a reality. This will start a trade in cell numbers as people search for a specific number that spells their name, business etc. etc. In the era of smart phones, the ultimate accessory is a personalised/catchy/smart number.
Which cellular company in the world/India will be the first to embrace the new sexy way to phone a cellular number by means of a phoneword? Which cellular company will be the first to start trading in 'smart' numbers and allow their "users" to sell their numbers to someone else?
Examples of phone words are;
777 Roobina 9 Tendulkar 89 Adishree 7 Bangalore
777 7662462 9 836385527 89 23474733 7 226425673
987 Kashmir 77 Shahrukh 7 Bollywood 9 Himalayas
987 5274647 77 74247854 7 265599663 9 446252927
Phonewords.uk.com features many more interesting cellular numbers, for example 0780Chelsea, 0755Arsenal, 0777England, 0765Plumber, 078Carports etc. for the UK market.
In a world first, the concept of Phonewords is making the jump from toll-free/landline numbers to cellular and a few millionaires will be created instantly by the trading of their cellphone numbers to someone that wants their specific number for business or personal use!
Who in India owns one of the 30 cell phone numbers which spells the phone word, World Cup? Who in India will be an instant Rupee millionaire by selling his cellphone number to a fanatical cricket fan?
The cell phone word 07 World Cup (079 675 3287) is currently on sale in South Africa for about 2 million Rupees. Who could be one of people in India who will "win the lottery without even entering" by owning the cellphone number/s that spells World Cup, Tendulkar or Cricket?
This necessitated cellular phone words
The value of the South African cell phone number 07 World Cup has been determined by its scarcity. It is the only number out of 100 million cell phone numbers in South Africa that can spell this word.
India have 3 billion possible cellphone numbers (being a high population country), this will enable many more people than anywhere else in the world to benefit from selling their cellphone number.
There are 30 phone numbers in India that spells the phone word World Cup (71 96753287, 72 96753287, 85 96753287etc.)
Popular cell phone words belonging to individuals are the equivalent of an 'UNCLAIMED LOTTO TICKET' in their hands, creating the potential to enable a wealth transfer of 15 billion Rupees to the poor worldwide, especially in countries such as South Africa, India the rest of Africa. (Refer to the article on Wealth Transfer on how this figure is arrived at.)
Imagine the positive impact a personalised cell phone number can have on a business, read more , and someone's social life, read more ?
One of South Africa's four major banks, Nedbank, has just changed their main contact number countrywide to 0860 Nedbank! Now imagine the benefit of having this 'easy to remember' advantage on the go! Research indicates that phone words are 14 times easier to remember than any normal number. While driving, watching television, listening to the radio or browsing the web, we are overwhelmed with information. What stands out from the clutter is that which can be easily processed and remembered.
CONTACT DETAILS
Francois Nortje, Phonewords.co.za, +27 73 726 2647
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ENTERTAINMENT, PEOPLE, SPORTS, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, MEDIA, RETAIL, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: Phonewords.co.za
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 10:02 AM IST (04:32 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People, Sports; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology, Media & entertainment, Retailers, Sports, Telecommunications; Technology
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Smart Numbers and Smart Dialling for Smart Phones
Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- In a world first for cellular, a brand new concept for smart phones, smart business people and smart marketers/brand builders was launched in South Africa and the UK last week, and is now been extended to India.
A smart number is a "phoneword". A phoneword can be phoned but it is much more than just an ordinary telephone number.
A phoneword is a 'smart' telephone number that is easy to remember, personalised and it enhances any "brand". It works exactly like a normal telephone number, instead of dialling the 3 just dial the 'f' (only once), instead of the 8 just dial the 't' (only once) etc, etc. The listener/reader only needs to remember one word and not 10/11 numbers in sequence.
Technology on smart phone has NOW made it easy and sexy to dial a phoneword instead of just an ordinary phone number.
Using a keypad on a smart phone to call a "phoneword", for example 77worldcup, type in 77, press and hold down the "alt" key while typing in the word "worldcup". Press the dial button and the phone automatically dials 7796753287. The smart phone will also save and display the number as 77worldcup and not as a pure number. On other phones, dialling a phoneword works the same as typing a sms, the only difference is that one only type the "f", the "h" or the "k" etc. etc, only once.
Phone words have been around in the US for the past 40 years, in Australia for 11 years, and more recently in South Africa (although 99% in the form of toll-free and share-call landline numbers). This model of communication though is immobile and archaic for many individuals and small businesses that are on the go.
This necessitated cellular phone words.
In the era of smartphones, it has become standard practice for people to receive their emails and countless other information feeds via applications on their phone. Why then should a personalised number (smart number) have to go to a land / fixed line when it can go to cellular?
Yes, you read right! Your cellphone number can spell the name of your business, business concept, first name or the name of your favourite sports team such as 7 Bollywood (7 265599663), 9 Tendulkar (9 836385527) or 777 Roobina (777 7662462). Personalised cellular numbers are a reality. This will start a trade in cell numbers as people search for a specific number that spells their name, business etc. etc. In the era of smart phones, the ultimate accessory is a personalised/catchy/smart number.
Which cellular company in the world/India will be the first to embrace the new sexy way to phone a cellular number by means of a phoneword? Which cellular company will be the first to start trading in 'smart' numbers and allow their "users" to sell their numbers to someone else?
Examples of phone words are;
777 Roobina 9 Tendulkar 89 Adishree 7 Bangalore
777 7662462 9 836385527 89 23474733 7 226425673
987 Kashmir 77 Shahrukh 7 Bollywood 9 Himalayas
987 5274647 77 74247854 7 265599663 9 446252927
Phonewords.uk.com features many more interesting cellular numbers, for example 0780Chelsea, 0755Arsenal, 0777England, 0765Plumber, 078Carports etc. for the UK market.
In a world first, the concept of Phonewords is making the jump from toll-free/landline numbers to cellular and a few millionaires will be created instantly by the trading of their cellphone numbers to someone that wants their specific number for business or personal use!
Who in India owns one of the 30 cell phone numbers which spells the phone word, World Cup? Who in India will be an instant Rupee millionaire by selling his cellphone number to a fanatical cricket fan?
The cell phone word 07 World Cup (079 675 3287) is currently on sale in South Africa for about 2 million Rupees. Who could be one of people in India who will "win the lottery without even entering" by owning the cellphone number/s that spells World Cup, Tendulkar or Cricket?
This necessitated cellular phone words
The value of the South African cell phone number 07 World Cup has been determined by its scarcity. It is the only number out of 100 million cell phone numbers in South Africa that can spell this word.
India have 3 billion possible cellphone numbers (being a high population country), this will enable many more people than anywhere else in the world to benefit from selling their cellphone number.
There are 30 phone numbers in India that spells the phone word World Cup (71 96753287, 72 96753287, 85 96753287etc.)
Popular cell phone words belonging to individuals are the equivalent of an 'UNCLAIMED LOTTO TICKET' in their hands, creating the potential to enable a wealth transfer of 15 billion Rupees to the poor worldwide, especially in countries such as South Africa, India the rest of Africa. (Refer to the article on Wealth Transfer on how this figure is arrived at.)
Imagine the positive impact a personalised cell phone number can have on a business, read more , and someone's social life, read more ?
One of South Africa's four major banks, Nedbank, has just changed their main contact number countrywide to 0860 Nedbank! Now imagine the benefit of having this 'easy to remember' advantage on the go! Research indicates that phone words are 14 times easier to remember than any normal number. While driving, watching television, listening to the radio or browsing the web, we are overwhelmed with information. What stands out from the clutter is that which can be easily processed and remembered.
CONTACT DETAILS
Francois Nortje, Phonewords.co.za, +27 73 726 2647
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ENTERTAINMENT, PEOPLE, SPORTS, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, MEDIA, RETAIL, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY
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BWI: Multispectral Imaging with Ocean Thin Films SpectroCam
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Ocean Thin Films
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 11:00 AM IST (05:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Chemicals; Technology; Healthcare
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Multispectral Imaging with Ocean Thin Films SpectroCam
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- For real-time imaging of organic and inorganic chemicals, Ocean Thin Films' (OTF) new SpectroCamT provides a high-quality platform that simplifies the design process for researchers and engineers, reducing time-to-market.
Photo: http://halmapr.com/OTF/Spectrocam.jpg
SpectroCam utilizes a single wideband CCD, capable of measurements covering the spectrum from UV through Near Infrared (NIR) wavelengths. Using a discrete set of application-specific wavelengths, the SpectroCam creates high-resolution images. This targeted spectral approach produces visual data that can be customized for a variety of applications in military, agricultural, medical and industrial markets.
OTF's SpectroCam is available in a Development Kit that includes a set of filters covering the most commonly used wavelengths, for R&D teams needing a quick turnkey solution in proof-of-concept studies. Filters and sensors can also be customized to conform to specific needs and the cameras are easily re-configured for OEM applications. A proprietary design enables a quick delivery time, while providing a system that suits specific application needs. The SpectroCam offers a cost-effective and versatile solution for any multispectral imaging and sensing project.
About Ocean This Films
Ocean Thin Films designs and produces precision optical coatings, components and assemblies that enable a wide variety of products and custom applications. Leveraging comprehensive know-how in thin film coating development, the company provides expert design assistance for collaborative custom-engineered solutions, from rapid prototyping through high-volume contract manufacturing. Ocean Thin Films is a subsidiary of Halma p.l.c.
About Halma
Halma p.l.c. (www.halma.com) is an international market leader in safety, health and sensor technology. A public company listed on the London Stock Exchange, it has 3,600 employees in 36 subsidiaries worldwide. 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, electronics, energy, the environment, construction, transport and health.
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
Bhushan Dhakras, Halma Trading and Services India Pvt. Ltd., +91 (22) 67080400/ +91 9930021866, bhushan.dhakras@oceanthinfilms.com
Santosh Sen, Halma India, +91 (22) 67080400, santosh.sen@halma.com
Damian Corbet, Halma PR Services, +44 (0)1494 789152, dcorbet@halmapr.com
KEYWORDS
PEOPLE, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, CHEMICALS, TECHNOLOGY, HEALTHCARE
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Source: Ocean Thin Films
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 11:00 AM IST (05:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Chemicals; Technology; Healthcare
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Multispectral Imaging with Ocean Thin Films SpectroCam
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- For real-time imaging of organic and inorganic chemicals, Ocean Thin Films' (OTF) new SpectroCamT provides a high-quality platform that simplifies the design process for researchers and engineers, reducing time-to-market.
Photo: http://halmapr.com/OTF/Spectrocam.jpg
SpectroCam utilizes a single wideband CCD, capable of measurements covering the spectrum from UV through Near Infrared (NIR) wavelengths. Using a discrete set of application-specific wavelengths, the SpectroCam creates high-resolution images. This targeted spectral approach produces visual data that can be customized for a variety of applications in military, agricultural, medical and industrial markets.
OTF's SpectroCam is available in a Development Kit that includes a set of filters covering the most commonly used wavelengths, for R&D teams needing a quick turnkey solution in proof-of-concept studies. Filters and sensors can also be customized to conform to specific needs and the cameras are easily re-configured for OEM applications. A proprietary design enables a quick delivery time, while providing a system that suits specific application needs. The SpectroCam offers a cost-effective and versatile solution for any multispectral imaging and sensing project.
About Ocean This Films
Ocean Thin Films designs and produces precision optical coatings, components and assemblies that enable a wide variety of products and custom applications. Leveraging comprehensive know-how in thin film coating development, the company provides expert design assistance for collaborative custom-engineered solutions, from rapid prototyping through high-volume contract manufacturing. Ocean Thin Films is a subsidiary of Halma p.l.c.
About Halma
Halma p.l.c. (www.halma.com) is an international market leader in safety, health and sensor technology. A public company listed on the London Stock Exchange, it has 3,600 employees in 36 subsidiaries worldwide. 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, electronics, energy, the environment, construction, transport and health.
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
Bhushan Dhakras, Halma Trading and Services India Pvt. Ltd., +91 (22) 67080400/ +91 9930021866, bhushan.dhakras@oceanthinfilms.com
Santosh Sen, Halma India, +91 (22) 67080400, santosh.sen@halma.com
Damian Corbet, Halma PR Services, +44 (0)1494 789152, dcorbet@halmapr.com
KEYWORDS
PEOPLE, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, CHEMICALS, TECHNOLOGY, HEALTHCARE
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BWI: Crowcon’s Xgard IR Gas detector now Approved to latest amendment of Marine Equipment Directive
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Crowcon
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 10:01 AM IST (04:31 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Environment; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Chemicals, Energy companies, Water; Technology; Healthcare
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Crowcon's Xgard IR Gas detector now Approved to latest amendment of Marine Equipment Directive
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Crowcon's Xgard IR infrared (IR) gas detector is now approved to the latest amendment of the Marine Equipment Directive (MED, 96/98/EC). This means the low cost detector can be used to detect flammable gases and vapour hazards on tankers, drilling ships, FPSOs, dive vessels, coastguard vessels, ferries and other marine vessels.
Applications for the Xgard IR include pump rooms and monitoring leaks in storage tanks, pipes and valves. It provides fast early warning of gas accumulations before concentrations reach flammable levels. Detection is in the range 0 - 100% LEL.
Unlike conventional sensors (such as catalytic pellistors) the Xgard IR's sensor is immune to being poisoned or inhibited by other substances. Infrared sensing has other benefits too: unlike pellistors, IR sensors will fail to safety, detect flammable gas in inert backgrounds and are not damaged by high gas concentrations.
The Xgard IR is available with a 316 stainless steel enclosure for maximum corrosion resistance in the most extreme marine environments. The sensor, which has a life expectancy of over 5 years, is a simple plug-in module that makes replacement quick and easy. ATEX, IECEx and UL approved for use in hazardous areas, the Xgard IR is also Exd flameproof rated.
The standard junction box is designed for both wall and ceiling mounting, and four cable gland options ensure compatibility on any site. The detector takes a range of accessories for harsh or wet conditions and for remote sampling.
About Crowcon:
Crowcon (www.crowcon.com), a subsidiary of Halma p.l.c. (www.halma.com), is a world leader in portable and fixed gas detection instruments. The company is represented in India by Crowcon's Joint Venture partner Detection Instruments Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai (www.detection-india.com).
Crowcon is based in the UK and has branch offices in the Netherlands, the USA, Singapore and China. It specialises in developing, manufacturing and marketing innovative, reliable and cost-effective flammable and toxic gas detection equipment and has constantly led the field with products designed for safety and environmental monitoring. The company's products are sold throughout the world, serving oil, gas and petrochemical companies, public utilities, food and beverage facilities, clean water and sewage treatment companies, fire brigades, construction companies and other organisations where accidental leakage of gas or vapour can become a toxic or explosive danger.
About Halma:
Halma 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. 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 energy, manufacturing, healthcare, water and waste treatment, construction and transport. Halma has 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/. You can also visit Crowcon's own blog at http://halmapr.com/news/crowcon/.
Photo: http://www.halmapr.com/crowcon/Xgard_LNG tanker.jpg
CONTACT DETAILS
Kishore Degwekar, Managing Director, Detection Instruments Pvt. Ltd., +91 (22) 27617663 / 64 / 65 / 66, general@detection-india.com / sales@detection-india.com
Santosh Sen, Halma India, +91 (22) 67080400, santosh.sen@halma.com
Damian Corbet, Halma PR Services, +44 (0)1494 789152, dcorbet@halmapr.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ENVIRONMENT, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, CHEMICALS, ENERGY, WATER, TECHNOLOGY, HEALTHCARE
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Source: Crowcon
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 10:01 AM IST (04:31 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Environment; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Chemicals, Energy companies, Water; Technology; Healthcare
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Crowcon's Xgard IR Gas detector now Approved to latest amendment of Marine Equipment Directive
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Crowcon's Xgard IR infrared (IR) gas detector is now approved to the latest amendment of the Marine Equipment Directive (MED, 96/98/EC). This means the low cost detector can be used to detect flammable gases and vapour hazards on tankers, drilling ships, FPSOs, dive vessels, coastguard vessels, ferries and other marine vessels.
Applications for the Xgard IR include pump rooms and monitoring leaks in storage tanks, pipes and valves. It provides fast early warning of gas accumulations before concentrations reach flammable levels. Detection is in the range 0 - 100% LEL.
Unlike conventional sensors (such as catalytic pellistors) the Xgard IR's sensor is immune to being poisoned or inhibited by other substances. Infrared sensing has other benefits too: unlike pellistors, IR sensors will fail to safety, detect flammable gas in inert backgrounds and are not damaged by high gas concentrations.
The Xgard IR is available with a 316 stainless steel enclosure for maximum corrosion resistance in the most extreme marine environments. The sensor, which has a life expectancy of over 5 years, is a simple plug-in module that makes replacement quick and easy. ATEX, IECEx and UL approved for use in hazardous areas, the Xgard IR is also Exd flameproof rated.
The standard junction box is designed for both wall and ceiling mounting, and four cable gland options ensure compatibility on any site. The detector takes a range of accessories for harsh or wet conditions and for remote sampling.
About Crowcon:
Crowcon (www.crowcon.com), a subsidiary of Halma p.l.c. (www.halma.com), is a world leader in portable and fixed gas detection instruments. The company is represented in India by Crowcon's Joint Venture partner Detection Instruments Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai (www.detection-india.com).
Crowcon is based in the UK and has branch offices in the Netherlands, the USA, Singapore and China. It specialises in developing, manufacturing and marketing innovative, reliable and cost-effective flammable and toxic gas detection equipment and has constantly led the field with products designed for safety and environmental monitoring. The company's products are sold throughout the world, serving oil, gas and petrochemical companies, public utilities, food and beverage facilities, clean water and sewage treatment companies, fire brigades, construction companies and other organisations where accidental leakage of gas or vapour can become a toxic or explosive danger.
About Halma:
Halma 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. 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 energy, manufacturing, healthcare, water and waste treatment, construction and transport. Halma has 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/. You can also visit Crowcon's own blog at http://halmapr.com/news/crowcon/.
Photo: http://www.halmapr.com/crowcon/Xgard_LNG tanker.jpg
CONTACT DETAILS
Kishore Degwekar, Managing Director, Detection Instruments Pvt. Ltd., +91 (22) 27617663 / 64 / 65 / 66, general@detection-india.com / sales@detection-india.com
Santosh Sen, Halma India, +91 (22) 67080400, santosh.sen@halma.com
Damian Corbet, Halma PR Services, +44 (0)1494 789152, dcorbet@halmapr.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ENVIRONMENT, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, CHEMICALS, ENERGY, WATER, TECHNOLOGY, HEALTHCARE
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BWI: TL Jones Launches New Touch-Enabled Elevator Landing Call Station
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: TL Jones India Pvt. Ltd.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 10:00 AM IST (04:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Electronic appliances & components, Information technology, Retailers; Technology
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TL Jones Launches New Touch-Enabled Elevator Landing Call Station
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- TL Jones has released the latest addition to its COMMANDERT suite of touch-enabled elevator control products: the L1 landing call station module.
Using the latest touch-screen technology, TL Jones's COMMANDERT L1 landing call station module has a static display that can be customised to the building with colour, branding and arrow styles. Available for either flush or surface mounting, the L1 is easily retrofitted in modernisation projects and can also be included as a new OEM standard item.
Like the whole COMMANDERT range, the L1 is vandal-proof and resists dust and liquids, thanks to its toughened glass construction. Being glass, the module is naturally more resistant to germs than porous surfaces. With its dual illumination, elevator calls are clearly confirmed to the user.
The L1 is the latest addition to the COMMANDERTsuite of touch-enabled elevator control products, which include printed glass and LCD car operating panels and LCD building information centres. COMMANDERT products are available in India from TL Jones India Pvt. Ltd.
About TL Jones and Halma:
TL Jones ( www.tljones.com) is a pioneer and market leader in the manufacture and sale of infrared door sensors, advanced touch-enabled car operating panels, elevator displays and emergency telephones for elevators. Established in 1927 and with its head office in Singapore, TL Jones exports product to over 50 countries worldwide. The company has offices in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, India and the UAE and achieves global coverage through UK-based sister company Memco and US-based sister company Janus. TL Jones is a subsidiary company of Halma p.l.c. ( www.halma.com ), an international market leader in safety, health and sensor technology. Halma is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange and has over 3700 employees in 40 subsidiaries worldwide. Halma elevator safety companies have manufacturing facilities in Singapore, China, the UK, the USA, the Czech Republic and New Zealand.
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/.
Photo: http://halmapr.com/tlj/L1_landing_call_station.jpg
CONTACT DETAILS
Dinesh Musalekar, General Manager, TL Jones India Pvt. Ltd., +91 (22) 4215 0700/01/02/03, dinesh.musalekar@tljones.com, info@tljones.com
Santosh Sen, Halma India, +91 (22) 67080400, santosh.sen@halma.com
Damian Corbet, Halma PR Services, +44 (0)1494 789152, dcorbet@halmapr.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, ELECTRONICS, IT, RETAIL, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: TL Jones India Pvt. Ltd.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 10:00 AM IST (04:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Electronic appliances & components, Information technology, Retailers; Technology
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TL Jones Launches New Touch-Enabled Elevator Landing Call Station
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- TL Jones has released the latest addition to its COMMANDERT suite of touch-enabled elevator control products: the L1 landing call station module.
Using the latest touch-screen technology, TL Jones's COMMANDERT L1 landing call station module has a static display that can be customised to the building with colour, branding and arrow styles. Available for either flush or surface mounting, the L1 is easily retrofitted in modernisation projects and can also be included as a new OEM standard item.
Like the whole COMMANDERT range, the L1 is vandal-proof and resists dust and liquids, thanks to its toughened glass construction. Being glass, the module is naturally more resistant to germs than porous surfaces. With its dual illumination, elevator calls are clearly confirmed to the user.
The L1 is the latest addition to the COMMANDERTsuite of touch-enabled elevator control products, which include printed glass and LCD car operating panels and LCD building information centres. COMMANDERT products are available in India from TL Jones India Pvt. Ltd.
About TL Jones and Halma:
TL Jones ( www.tljones.com) is a pioneer and market leader in the manufacture and sale of infrared door sensors, advanced touch-enabled car operating panels, elevator displays and emergency telephones for elevators. Established in 1927 and with its head office in Singapore, TL Jones exports product to over 50 countries worldwide. The company has offices in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, India and the UAE and achieves global coverage through UK-based sister company Memco and US-based sister company Janus. TL Jones is a subsidiary company of Halma p.l.c. ( www.halma.com ), an international market leader in safety, health and sensor technology. Halma is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange and has over 3700 employees in 40 subsidiaries worldwide. Halma elevator safety companies have manufacturing facilities in Singapore, China, the UK, the USA, the Czech Republic and New Zealand.
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/.
Photo: http://halmapr.com/tlj/L1_landing_call_station.jpg
CONTACT DETAILS
Dinesh Musalekar, General Manager, TL Jones India Pvt. Ltd., +91 (22) 4215 0700/01/02/03, dinesh.musalekar@tljones.com, info@tljones.com
Santosh Sen, Halma India, +91 (22) 67080400, santosh.sen@halma.com
Damian Corbet, Halma PR Services, +44 (0)1494 789152, dcorbet@halmapr.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, ELECTRONICS, IT, RETAIL, TECHNOLOGY
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
BWI: IDFC in S&P ESG India Index
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 06:51 PM IST (01:21 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst
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IDFC in S&P ESG India Index
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- IDFC has entered the list of top 50 Indian companies in the S&P ESG India Index.
The S&P ESG India Index comprises of 50 of the best performing stocks in the Indian market as measured by environmental, social and governance (ESG) parameters.
Sponsored by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and developed by a consortium of Standard & Poor's, CRISIL, and KLD in January 2008, the index represents the first of its kind to measure environmental, social, and corporate governing (ESG) practices based on quantitative as opposed to subjective factors. The purpose of the index is to raise the profile of those companies that perform well along the three parameters of environmental, social and corporate governance responsibility when compared to their market peers.
Index constituents are drawn from the top 500 companies (by market capitalization) listed on the National Stock Exchange, which are subjected to a screening process which yields a score based on a company's ESG disclosure related practices in the public domain.
The performance on ESG parameters assures investors that their portfolio is consciously balancing the interests of all stakeholders, and thereby, creating a platform for strong long-term performance.
About IDFC Ltd.
Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited (IDFC) is India's premier financial services institution focused on infrastructure. It was set up in 1997 by the Government of India as a financier and catalyst for private sector's involvement in infrastructure development in India. For over 12 years, since the company's initial public offering in 2005, IDFC has evolved into a 'one stop shop' for infrastructure finance in India, meeting the complex and ambitious requirements of an expanding client base.
IDFC's strategy involves all parts of the value chain of infrastructure, providing a differentiated value proposition to its clients. IDFC's domain expertise in infrastructure combined with product breadth - project financing, investment banking and asset management enables it to provide creative solutions to its clients. IDFC has strong relationships with the private sector and government enabling it to provide objective advice and facilitate public-private partnerships in infrastructure. IDFC Foundation, it's not for-profit development arm, helps train government officials on public-private partnerships, provides advice on infrastructure policy and governance issues and on sustainable infrastructure development strategies.
CONTACT DETAILS
Anupam Srivastava, Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited, +91 98402 99301, anupam.srivastava@idfc.com
Venkatraman K V, Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited, +91 90040 40575, venkatraman.kv@idfc.com
Lisa Marie De Souza, REPUTE Public Affairs & CSR Solutions, +919819044657
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ECONOMY, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst
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Source: Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 06:51 PM IST (01:21 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst
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IDFC in S&P ESG India Index
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- IDFC has entered the list of top 50 Indian companies in the S&P ESG India Index.
The S&P ESG India Index comprises of 50 of the best performing stocks in the Indian market as measured by environmental, social and governance (ESG) parameters.
Sponsored by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and developed by a consortium of Standard & Poor's, CRISIL, and KLD in January 2008, the index represents the first of its kind to measure environmental, social, and corporate governing (ESG) practices based on quantitative as opposed to subjective factors. The purpose of the index is to raise the profile of those companies that perform well along the three parameters of environmental, social and corporate governance responsibility when compared to their market peers.
Index constituents are drawn from the top 500 companies (by market capitalization) listed on the National Stock Exchange, which are subjected to a screening process which yields a score based on a company's ESG disclosure related practices in the public domain.
The performance on ESG parameters assures investors that their portfolio is consciously balancing the interests of all stakeholders, and thereby, creating a platform for strong long-term performance.
About IDFC Ltd.
Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited (IDFC) is India's premier financial services institution focused on infrastructure. It was set up in 1997 by the Government of India as a financier and catalyst for private sector's involvement in infrastructure development in India. For over 12 years, since the company's initial public offering in 2005, IDFC has evolved into a 'one stop shop' for infrastructure finance in India, meeting the complex and ambitious requirements of an expanding client base.
IDFC's strategy involves all parts of the value chain of infrastructure, providing a differentiated value proposition to its clients. IDFC's domain expertise in infrastructure combined with product breadth - project financing, investment banking and asset management enables it to provide creative solutions to its clients. IDFC has strong relationships with the private sector and government enabling it to provide objective advice and facilitate public-private partnerships in infrastructure. IDFC Foundation, it's not for-profit development arm, helps train government officials on public-private partnerships, provides advice on infrastructure policy and governance issues and on sustainable infrastructure development strategies.
CONTACT DETAILS
Anupam Srivastava, Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited, +91 98402 99301, anupam.srivastava@idfc.com
Venkatraman K V, Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited, +91 90040 40575, venkatraman.kv@idfc.com
Lisa Marie De Souza, REPUTE Public Affairs & CSR Solutions, +919819044657
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ECONOMY, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst
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BWI: PRTA Australia chooses Ameyo Contact Center Software for More Efficient Telemarketing Processes
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Drishti-Soft Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 05:22 PM IST (11:52 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology, Media & entertainment, Telecommunications; Technology
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PRTA Australia chooses Ameyo Contact Center Software for More Efficient Telemarketing Processes
Award-winning Call Center Software Ameyo Helps Australia Based Telemarketing Company PRTA in Adding More Value and Efficiency to their Processes
Gurgaon, Haryana, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Ameyo - the IP-based call center solution from Drishti-Soft Solutions, India becomes the technology platform powering highly successful telemarketing processes of Positive Response Telemarketing Agency (PRTA), Australia. The later being a leading telemarketer caters to clients from different industry verticals with unique process requirements. With Ameyo, PRTA not just achieved automation of outbound processes but also reduced the turn-around-time for each new campaign adding unprecedented efficiency to their service delivery.
As in the words of Damon Bromley, MD, PRTA - "Ameyo has been an excellent technology base for our outbound campaigns. The solution gives us the flexibility to create our own campaigns and add/ reduce number of seats as per business requirement. Much credit goes to the intuitively designed user interfaces of Ameyo. Our team can self-do all the campaigns and workflow changes with just a few clicks. The solution has been a great value-add to our technology infrastructure."
Ameyo derives its flexibility from its SOA and MDA based architecture. The solution is capable of accommodating process changes and delivering the robustness with minimum time and development efforts. Elaborating further, Sachin Bhatia, VP Business Development, Drishti-Soft says -"Ameyo is marketed as an all-in-one solution which it truly is. It pre-integrates high-end developer tools like Node Flow Designer (for IVR nodes creation), Reportika (for self-designing custom reports), Scripter (for campaign creation) and again much more.
Adding further he says - "All these developer tools come with easy-to-use user interfaces that offer single click functionalities for creation of even most complex workflows. The deploying organization can have resources with minimal IT skills to manage their IT operations."
About PRTA
Positive Response Telemarketing Agency or PRTA is a reputed telemarketer and response management solutions provider. Established in 2003 with headquarters in St Leonard's, Australia; PRTA has grown into a dedicated outbound call centre. Its service portfolio talks about over 250 successful campaigns delivered across key vertical markets including energy & utilities, transport & logistics, media and communications, pharmaceutical, finance, automotive and franchising sectors. With technology platform consisting of best solutions in market, PRTA has the expertise to deploy and deliver a wide variety of client processes.
About Drishti (www.drishti-soft.com)
Drishti-Soft Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a leading innovator of communications technologies for next-generation Enterprises, empowering them to dynamically manage their Business Processes. Their customers enjoy significant benefits in terms of increase in efficiency levels, reduction in operational costs, flexibility to grow, consistent user experience and a demonstrable ROI. Drishti's multi-award winning innovative solutions are powering millions of customer interactions across the globe.
CONTACT DETAILS
Kshiti Garg, Drishti-Soft Solution Pvt. Ltd., +91 (124) 4771000, pr@drishti-soft.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, MEDIA, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: Drishti-Soft Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 05:22 PM IST (11:52 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology, Media & entertainment, Telecommunications; Technology
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PRTA Australia chooses Ameyo Contact Center Software for More Efficient Telemarketing Processes
Award-winning Call Center Software Ameyo Helps Australia Based Telemarketing Company PRTA in Adding More Value and Efficiency to their Processes
Gurgaon, Haryana, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Ameyo - the IP-based call center solution from Drishti-Soft Solutions, India becomes the technology platform powering highly successful telemarketing processes of Positive Response Telemarketing Agency (PRTA), Australia. The later being a leading telemarketer caters to clients from different industry verticals with unique process requirements. With Ameyo, PRTA not just achieved automation of outbound processes but also reduced the turn-around-time for each new campaign adding unprecedented efficiency to their service delivery.
As in the words of Damon Bromley, MD, PRTA - "Ameyo has been an excellent technology base for our outbound campaigns. The solution gives us the flexibility to create our own campaigns and add/ reduce number of seats as per business requirement. Much credit goes to the intuitively designed user interfaces of Ameyo. Our team can self-do all the campaigns and workflow changes with just a few clicks. The solution has been a great value-add to our technology infrastructure."
Ameyo derives its flexibility from its SOA and MDA based architecture. The solution is capable of accommodating process changes and delivering the robustness with minimum time and development efforts. Elaborating further, Sachin Bhatia, VP Business Development, Drishti-Soft says -"Ameyo is marketed as an all-in-one solution which it truly is. It pre-integrates high-end developer tools like Node Flow Designer (for IVR nodes creation), Reportika (for self-designing custom reports), Scripter (for campaign creation) and again much more.
Adding further he says - "All these developer tools come with easy-to-use user interfaces that offer single click functionalities for creation of even most complex workflows. The deploying organization can have resources with minimal IT skills to manage their IT operations."
About PRTA
Positive Response Telemarketing Agency or PRTA is a reputed telemarketer and response management solutions provider. Established in 2003 with headquarters in St Leonard's, Australia; PRTA has grown into a dedicated outbound call centre. Its service portfolio talks about over 250 successful campaigns delivered across key vertical markets including energy & utilities, transport & logistics, media and communications, pharmaceutical, finance, automotive and franchising sectors. With technology platform consisting of best solutions in market, PRTA has the expertise to deploy and deliver a wide variety of client processes.
About Drishti (www.drishti-soft.com)
Drishti-Soft Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a leading innovator of communications technologies for next-generation Enterprises, empowering them to dynamically manage their Business Processes. Their customers enjoy significant benefits in terms of increase in efficiency levels, reduction in operational costs, flexibility to grow, consistent user experience and a demonstrable ROI. Drishti's multi-award winning innovative solutions are powering millions of customer interactions across the globe.
CONTACT DETAILS
Kshiti Garg, Drishti-Soft Solution Pvt. Ltd., +91 (124) 4771000, pr@drishti-soft.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, MEDIA, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY
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BWI: HCL Infosystems Launches its Next-Gen Range of ME Tablets
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: HCL Infosystems Ltd
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 03:50 PM IST (10:20 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, Lifestyle; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology, Telecommunications; Technology
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HCL Infosystems Launches its Next-Gen Range of ME Tablets
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- . First Tablet in the world designed with touch interface for customer service
. India's first Tablet with Localised content
HCL Infosystems Ltd., India's premier hardware, services and ICT systems integration and distribution company, today unveiled its new range of ME Tablets. With over 30 years of leadership in research and development and an in-depth understanding of the Indian market, the company today introduced the country's first Tablet with Localised Content and world's first Tablet with one touch button for customer service. Powered by the Android OS, the ME Tablet is all set to unleash the world of global as well as special localised applications, enabling a converged solution for all mobile computing and entertainment needs.
HCL ME Tablet, available in three variants, is a converged powerhouse that is truly light and portable - HCL ME AE7 for the economy users, HCL ME AM7 for the mainstream users and HCL ME AP10 for the performance-preferred users. The new range of HCL ME Tablets will be power-packed with Indian content and integrated service with HCL Touch enabling a 24X7 one touch service facility.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Harsh Chitale, CEO, HCL Infosystems, said, "We are excited to launch the much awaited HCL ME Tablet. The HCL ME Tablet will be available to both individual and enterprise users with our award winning service and support network. We have put in significant amount of research to understand the Indian user need and have also further strengthened our backend systems to support the product through its lifecycle. We are confident that with our three decades of understanding of the Indian market and conditions, robust distribution and service support network, HCL ME Tablets will provide an Indian consumer some clear differentiators and add great value. HCL ME Tablets will also be India's first range of devices with powerful localised content and applications backed by quality customer service."
HCL Infosystems' today has one of the largest service support network in the country with HCL Touch, reaching out to over 4000 towns with more than 500 HCL owned and manned service locations across the country with multilingual support in 11 vernacular languages. The company was recently also ranked #1 in the 'IDC-DQ Survey on Customer Satisfaction' for the third consecutive year. Apart from the nationwide support, the company will also be providing value added services like advance unit shipment to customer, onsite pickup and drop service, extension of warranty, annual maintenance coverage, express customer service and much more.
HCL ME Tablets will be available in stores in Delhi and will go national by end of March this year. The HCL ME Tablet range will start from Rs. 14990/- and go up to Rs. 32, 990/-.
About HCL Infosystems:
HCL Infosystems Ltd, with revenue (LTM) of US $ 2.6 billion (Rs. 12,221 crores) is India's premier hardware, services and ICT systems integration company offering a wide spectrum of ICT products that includes Computing, Storage, Networking, Security, Telecom, Imaging and Retail. HCL is a one-stop-shop for all the ICT requirements of an organization. India's leading System Integration and Infrastructure Management Services Organization, HCL has specialized expertise across verticals including Telecom, BFSI, eGovernance & Power. HCL has India's largest distribution and retail network, taking to market a range of Digital Lifestyle products in partnership with leading global ICT brands, including Apple, Cisco, Ericsson, Kingston, Kodak, Konica Minolta, Microsoft, Nokia, Toshiba, and many more.
HCL today has India's largest vertically integrated computer manufacturing facility with over three decades of electronic manufacturing experience & HCL desktops is the largest selling brand into the enterprise space. With India's largest ICT services network that reaches to every corner of India, HCL's award winning Support Services makes it the preferred choice of enterprise and consumers alike. HCL Infosystems has a 100% subsidiary that addresses the physical security technology system integration market. The subsidiary leverages technology to build a security framework called 'Safe State' that safe guard's life, infrastructure & society. For more information please visit us at www.hclinfosystems.com
To view teh photographs, please click on the links given below:
HCL-ME-TABLET-AE7-A1
HCL-ME-Tablet-AM7-A1
HCL-ME-TABLET-AP10
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HCL-ME-TABLET-AP10.jpg
CONTACT DETAILS
Ashutosh Bhattacharya, Head - Corporate Communications, HCL Infosystems Ltd, + 91 9811920415, ashutosh.bhattacharya@hcl.in
Richa Chauhan, Hanmer, +91 9999492599, richachauhan@hanmermsl.com
Rashi Mehrotra, Hanmer, +91 9958594111, rashi.mehrotra@hanmermsl.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ENTERTAINMENT, LIFESTYLE, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: HCL Infosystems Ltd
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 03:50 PM IST (10:20 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, Lifestyle; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology, Telecommunications; Technology
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HCL Infosystems Launches its Next-Gen Range of ME Tablets
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- . First Tablet in the world designed with touch interface for customer service
. India's first Tablet with Localised content
HCL Infosystems Ltd., India's premier hardware, services and ICT systems integration and distribution company, today unveiled its new range of ME Tablets. With over 30 years of leadership in research and development and an in-depth understanding of the Indian market, the company today introduced the country's first Tablet with Localised Content and world's first Tablet with one touch button for customer service. Powered by the Android OS, the ME Tablet is all set to unleash the world of global as well as special localised applications, enabling a converged solution for all mobile computing and entertainment needs.
HCL ME Tablet, available in three variants, is a converged powerhouse that is truly light and portable - HCL ME AE7 for the economy users, HCL ME AM7 for the mainstream users and HCL ME AP10 for the performance-preferred users. The new range of HCL ME Tablets will be power-packed with Indian content and integrated service with HCL Touch enabling a 24X7 one touch service facility.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Harsh Chitale, CEO, HCL Infosystems, said, "We are excited to launch the much awaited HCL ME Tablet. The HCL ME Tablet will be available to both individual and enterprise users with our award winning service and support network. We have put in significant amount of research to understand the Indian user need and have also further strengthened our backend systems to support the product through its lifecycle. We are confident that with our three decades of understanding of the Indian market and conditions, robust distribution and service support network, HCL ME Tablets will provide an Indian consumer some clear differentiators and add great value. HCL ME Tablets will also be India's first range of devices with powerful localised content and applications backed by quality customer service."
HCL Infosystems' today has one of the largest service support network in the country with HCL Touch, reaching out to over 4000 towns with more than 500 HCL owned and manned service locations across the country with multilingual support in 11 vernacular languages. The company was recently also ranked #1 in the 'IDC-DQ Survey on Customer Satisfaction' for the third consecutive year. Apart from the nationwide support, the company will also be providing value added services like advance unit shipment to customer, onsite pickup and drop service, extension of warranty, annual maintenance coverage, express customer service and much more.
HCL ME Tablets will be available in stores in Delhi and will go national by end of March this year. The HCL ME Tablet range will start from Rs. 14990/- and go up to Rs. 32, 990/-.
About HCL Infosystems:
HCL Infosystems Ltd, with revenue (LTM) of US $ 2.6 billion (Rs. 12,221 crores) is India's premier hardware, services and ICT systems integration company offering a wide spectrum of ICT products that includes Computing, Storage, Networking, Security, Telecom, Imaging and Retail. HCL is a one-stop-shop for all the ICT requirements of an organization. India's leading System Integration and Infrastructure Management Services Organization, HCL has specialized expertise across verticals including Telecom, BFSI, eGovernance & Power. HCL has India's largest distribution and retail network, taking to market a range of Digital Lifestyle products in partnership with leading global ICT brands, including Apple, Cisco, Ericsson, Kingston, Kodak, Konica Minolta, Microsoft, Nokia, Toshiba, and many more.
HCL today has India's largest vertically integrated computer manufacturing facility with over three decades of electronic manufacturing experience & HCL desktops is the largest selling brand into the enterprise space. With India's largest ICT services network that reaches to every corner of India, HCL's award winning Support Services makes it the preferred choice of enterprise and consumers alike. HCL Infosystems has a 100% subsidiary that addresses the physical security technology system integration market. The subsidiary leverages technology to build a security framework called 'Safe State' that safe guard's life, infrastructure & society. For more information please visit us at www.hclinfosystems.com
To view teh photographs, please click on the links given below:
HCL-ME-TABLET-AE7-A1
HCL-ME-Tablet-AM7-A1
HCL-ME-TABLET-AP10
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HCL-ME-TABLET-AE7-A1.jpg
http://www.BusinessWireIndia.com/attachments/HCL-ME-Tablet-AM7-A1.jpg
HCL-ME-Tablet-AM7-A1.jpg
http://www.BusinessWireIndia.com/attachments/HCL-ME-TABLET-AP10.jpg
HCL-ME-TABLET-AP10.jpg
CONTACT DETAILS
Ashutosh Bhattacharya, Head - Corporate Communications, HCL Infosystems Ltd, + 91 9811920415, ashutosh.bhattacharya@hcl.in
Richa Chauhan, Hanmer, +91 9999492599, richachauhan@hanmermsl.com
Rashi Mehrotra, Hanmer, +91 9958594111, rashi.mehrotra@hanmermsl.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ENTERTAINMENT, LIFESTYLE, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY
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BWI: Hyderabad the New Indian Centre of IT Excellence, BITS Pilani Takes Over IIT Delhi: GILD.com Report
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: GILD
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 03:17 PM IST (09:47 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Education & training, Information technology; Technology
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Hyderabad the New Indian Centre of IT Excellence, BITS Pilani Takes Over IIT Delhi: GILD.com Report
National study into IT skills in India identifies top cities, companies and universities
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- IT talent has spread across India and is no longer confined to a few small centres, according to the GILD.com IT Talent Report, released today.
GILD.com, the fastest growing network for IT professionals in India, analysed over one lakh people across India and found Bangalore no longer holds the top spot for IT excellence. The report also found graduates from IIT Delhi continue to top the university rankings, although BITS Pilani for the first time had the highest scores in February, and employees of Oracle Corporation topped the February company rankings.
Sheeroy Desai, GILD.com CEO, commented on the findings: "IT skills in India are no longer confined to certain cities, universities and companies. While smaller in number, the IT professionals in Hyderabad have risen above their peers in other, more traditionally recognized cities, and skills are relatively evenly spread across a number of universities and companies."
"India is the fastest growing IT market in the world, so it can be very difficult for great programmers and IT professionals to know how good they actually are. GILD.com gives professionals all over the country the ability to showcase their abilities and develop their skills, while comparing and interacting with other professionals in their field, whether they are up the road or across the world."
The key findings of the GILD.com IT Skills Report include:
Top cities:
1. Hyderabad
2. Bangalore
3. Jaipur
4. Delhi NCR
5. Mangalore
Top universities:
1. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
2. Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani
3. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
4. Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani -Goa Campus
5. Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur
Fastest growing employers:
1. Oracle Corporation
2. Wipro Technologies
3. Tata Consultancy Services
4. Infosys Technologies
5. IBM India
The GILD talent report compares the quality of talent, graduating from colleges and the skills of professionals employed in India. The data behind the report is generated from hundreds of thousands of certification exams taken on GILD (www.GILD.com).
The report which contains more details and in-depth analysis can be downloaded at blog.GILD.com/talentreport.
If you are an IT professional and want to know how you compare, visit www.gild.com.
About GILD ( http://www.GILD.com )
GILD is the fastest growing network of technology professionals around the world - a unique offering that combines social gaming with career advancement. GILD provides technology professionals an engaging environment where they can connect with other professionals and employers, compare themselves with their peers, and advance their career with scientific rankings.
With global headquarters in San Francisco, USA, and regional headquarters in Bangalore, India and Beijing, China, the company serves technology leaders like Oracle, Sapient, Convergys, Cognizant, Sasken and eBay.
CONTACT DETAILS
Rakhi Khanna, PAC Labs, +91 9686033991, rkhanna@paclabs.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, PEOPLE, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, EDUCATION, IT, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: GILD
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 03:17 PM IST (09:47 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Education & training, Information technology; Technology
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Hyderabad the New Indian Centre of IT Excellence, BITS Pilani Takes Over IIT Delhi: GILD.com Report
National study into IT skills in India identifies top cities, companies and universities
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- IT talent has spread across India and is no longer confined to a few small centres, according to the GILD.com IT Talent Report, released today.
GILD.com, the fastest growing network for IT professionals in India, analysed over one lakh people across India and found Bangalore no longer holds the top spot for IT excellence. The report also found graduates from IIT Delhi continue to top the university rankings, although BITS Pilani for the first time had the highest scores in February, and employees of Oracle Corporation topped the February company rankings.
Sheeroy Desai, GILD.com CEO, commented on the findings: "IT skills in India are no longer confined to certain cities, universities and companies. While smaller in number, the IT professionals in Hyderabad have risen above their peers in other, more traditionally recognized cities, and skills are relatively evenly spread across a number of universities and companies."
"India is the fastest growing IT market in the world, so it can be very difficult for great programmers and IT professionals to know how good they actually are. GILD.com gives professionals all over the country the ability to showcase their abilities and develop their skills, while comparing and interacting with other professionals in their field, whether they are up the road or across the world."
The key findings of the GILD.com IT Skills Report include:
Top cities:
1. Hyderabad
2. Bangalore
3. Jaipur
4. Delhi NCR
5. Mangalore
Top universities:
1. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
2. Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani
3. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
4. Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani -Goa Campus
5. Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur
Fastest growing employers:
1. Oracle Corporation
2. Wipro Technologies
3. Tata Consultancy Services
4. Infosys Technologies
5. IBM India
The GILD talent report compares the quality of talent, graduating from colleges and the skills of professionals employed in India. The data behind the report is generated from hundreds of thousands of certification exams taken on GILD (www.GILD.com).
The report which contains more details and in-depth analysis can be downloaded at blog.GILD.com/talentreport.
If you are an IT professional and want to know how you compare, visit www.gild.com.
About GILD ( http://www.GILD.com )
GILD is the fastest growing network of technology professionals around the world - a unique offering that combines social gaming with career advancement. GILD provides technology professionals an engaging environment where they can connect with other professionals and employers, compare themselves with their peers, and advance their career with scientific rankings.
With global headquarters in San Francisco, USA, and regional headquarters in Bangalore, India and Beijing, China, the company serves technology leaders like Oracle, Sapient, Convergys, Cognizant, Sasken and eBay.
CONTACT DETAILS
Rakhi Khanna, PAC Labs, +91 9686033991, rkhanna@paclabs.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, PEOPLE, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, EDUCATION, IT, TECHNOLOGY
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BWI: Religare Wins the Award for “Best Commodity Broker of the Year”
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Religare Commodities Limited (RCL)
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 03:01 PM IST (09:31 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst
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Religare Wins the Award for "Best Commodity Broker of the Year"
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Religare Commodities Limited (RCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Religare Securities Limited (RSL) which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of Religare Enterprises Limited (REL), an emerging markets financial services group, was awarded the prestigious award for the 'Best Commodity Broker of the Year' at the recently concluded Bloomberg UTV's Financial Leadership Awards 2011 - The Final Word in Money.
The award, presented by Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Honourable Finance Minister, Government of India, was accepted by Mr. Jayant Manglik, President Religare Commodities Limited on behalf of RCL for the overall excellence of its coverage of commodities, quality of research and commitment to quality delivery of the product.
The 2011 Awards Ceremony, in partnership with MCX has been instituted to acknowledge the extraordinary contribution of India's financial leaders and visionaries. India's leading financial companies in categories like Banks, Insurance, Mutual Funds and Broking Houses (Commodities, Equities, and Currency) are vying for 19 different Financial Leadership Awards. The best in league were selected by an eminent jury on the basis of a detailed methodology, process validation and research conducted by Knowledge Partner, ICRA.
Speaking on the recognition, Mr. Gagan Randev, CEO, Religare Broking Business, said, "We are extremely delighted to receive this recognition for our effort and commitment to excellence in the field of investing in commodities as an asset class. Receiving this award is a true testimony to the best-in class systems and processes that we have thereby providing investors with a superlative platform in the world of commodities."
About Religare Enterprises Limited: http://www.religare.in
Religare is an emerging markets financial services group with a presence across Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. In India, Religare's largest market, the group offers a wide array of products and services including broking, insurance, asset management, lending solutions, investment banking and wealth management. With 10,000-plus employees across multiple geographies, Religare serves over a million clients, including corporate and institutions, high net worth families and individuals, and retail investors.
About Religare Commodities Limited (RCL):
Religare Commodities Limited (RCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of RSL which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of Religare Enterprises Limited (REL), an emerging markets financial services group, was initiated to spearhead Exchange based Commodity Trading. As a member of NCDEX, MCX, ICEX and NMCE in addition to both the Spot Exchanges, RCL is a trade facilitator providing the platform to trade in commodities.
In terms of the business structure, RCL caters to retail investors through its 529 branches across the country. It has commodity focused branches brand-named AgriHaat for catering to the needs of the clients who are sitting at commodity hubs and a Corporate Desk for the Corporate catering to special trading strategies as per their business interests.
CONTACT DETAILS
Subhrangshu Neogi, Religare Enterprises Limited, +91 9910993925, mediarelations@religare.in
Samir Kapur, Religare Enterprises Limited, +91 9582805150, mediarelations@religare.in
Ryan Alan Marshall, Religare Enterprises Limited, +91 9560392631, mediarelations@religare.in
Sandeepa Santiago, Religare Enterprises Limited, +91 9899247442, mediarelations@religare.in
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ECONOMY, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst
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Source: Religare Commodities Limited (RCL)
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 03:01 PM IST (09:31 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst
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Religare Wins the Award for "Best Commodity Broker of the Year"
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Religare Commodities Limited (RCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Religare Securities Limited (RSL) which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of Religare Enterprises Limited (REL), an emerging markets financial services group, was awarded the prestigious award for the 'Best Commodity Broker of the Year' at the recently concluded Bloomberg UTV's Financial Leadership Awards 2011 - The Final Word in Money.
The award, presented by Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Honourable Finance Minister, Government of India, was accepted by Mr. Jayant Manglik, President Religare Commodities Limited on behalf of RCL for the overall excellence of its coverage of commodities, quality of research and commitment to quality delivery of the product.
The 2011 Awards Ceremony, in partnership with MCX has been instituted to acknowledge the extraordinary contribution of India's financial leaders and visionaries. India's leading financial companies in categories like Banks, Insurance, Mutual Funds and Broking Houses (Commodities, Equities, and Currency) are vying for 19 different Financial Leadership Awards. The best in league were selected by an eminent jury on the basis of a detailed methodology, process validation and research conducted by Knowledge Partner, ICRA.
Speaking on the recognition, Mr. Gagan Randev, CEO, Religare Broking Business, said, "We are extremely delighted to receive this recognition for our effort and commitment to excellence in the field of investing in commodities as an asset class. Receiving this award is a true testimony to the best-in class systems and processes that we have thereby providing investors with a superlative platform in the world of commodities."
About Religare Enterprises Limited: http://www.religare.in
Religare is an emerging markets financial services group with a presence across Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. In India, Religare's largest market, the group offers a wide array of products and services including broking, insurance, asset management, lending solutions, investment banking and wealth management. With 10,000-plus employees across multiple geographies, Religare serves over a million clients, including corporate and institutions, high net worth families and individuals, and retail investors.
About Religare Commodities Limited (RCL):
Religare Commodities Limited (RCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of RSL which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of Religare Enterprises Limited (REL), an emerging markets financial services group, was initiated to spearhead Exchange based Commodity Trading. As a member of NCDEX, MCX, ICEX and NMCE in addition to both the Spot Exchanges, RCL is a trade facilitator providing the platform to trade in commodities.
In terms of the business structure, RCL caters to retail investors through its 529 branches across the country. It has commodity focused branches brand-named AgriHaat for catering to the needs of the clients who are sitting at commodity hubs and a Corporate Desk for the Corporate catering to special trading strategies as per their business interests.
CONTACT DETAILS
Subhrangshu Neogi, Religare Enterprises Limited, +91 9910993925, mediarelations@religare.in
Samir Kapur, Religare Enterprises Limited, +91 9582805150, mediarelations@religare.in
Ryan Alan Marshall, Religare Enterprises Limited, +91 9560392631, mediarelations@religare.in
Sandeepa Santiago, Religare Enterprises Limited, +91 9899247442, mediarelations@religare.in
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ECONOMY, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst
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BWI: Positive Moves Expands Hong Kong Team: On-Boards Nanda Sethi to Develop a Stronger Financial Services Practice Servicing South East Asia
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Positive Moves
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 02:41 PM IST (09:11 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy, People; Business: Banking & financial services, Business services, Education & training, Energy companies, Financial Analyst, Retailers, Telecommunications
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Positive Moves Expands Hong Kong Team: On-Boards Nanda Sethi to Develop a Stronger Financial Services Practice Servicing South East Asia
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Keeping in pace with the firm's intention to map an accelerated growth in Emerging Markets, Positive Moves has made significant talent investments to bolster its service capabilities in South Asia.
"We are pleased to bring on board, Nanda Sethi in Hong Kong who will spearhead our Banking practice across S. E Asia, Greater China and South Pacific. We are very fortunate to have such a seasoned banker as part of our team to lead our march into Emerging Markets, and definitely look forward to capitalize on her expertise to tap unchartered geographies and new business opportunities", said Praveen Malhotra, Managing Partner, Positive Moves.
Hong Kong's vantage position in the global economy is unparalleled and the firm looks forward to harnessing the potential that a lucrative market like Hong Kong offers for leadership executive search firms.
"It is very exciting for me to join Positive Moves at a time when the firm is plotting such a fantastic trajectory", quips Nanda. "Asia is the growth engine of the world, with Hong Kong at its epicenter. Banks and Multinationals are constantly seeking top talent to achieve their regional ambitions. I am astounded by the potential of these markets and look forward to delivering Positive Moves's seamless cross-border search capabilities to my clients", she said.
Hong Kong is a pretty familiar territory for Nanda, who's worked there for more than 8 years. With a career spanning over two decades, she has held significant portfolios with Standard Chartered Bank, Citibank and BNP Paribas in Hong Kong. In her last banking assignment, she was a Senior VP with TMB Thailand, where she was responsible for not just setting up Wealth Management platform and the sales team, but she also developed the concept, branding, products and services for the Bank.
Prior to TMB, she worked with BNP Paribas as a VP with their Private Banking arm, looking after the NRI Offshore business. With Citibank too, Nanda was VP & Unit head of a three-member team, leading the banks' foray into Japan, Korea and Taiwan markets.
About Positive Moves
Enumerated as amongst the first few Indian Executive Search firm players in the Asian sub-continent, Positive Moves has played a pivotal role in the evolution of the Executive Search Industry across Asia. Established two decades ago, the firm has since demonstrated cross border expertise by successfully completing senior & leadership searches in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Vietnam besides the MENA region.
Amongst the leading Emerging Market Global Executive Search firms, Positive Moves has shaped its vision aimed at client centricity and a cutting edge cross border talent acquisition platform. In almost two decades since its inception, Positive Moves has consistently grown its global presence - the firm's history is entwined with the economic progression and transformation of emerging markets across the region.
Positive Moves established its dominance in multi cultural and multi linguistic Asian markets through its strong understanding of the complexities of the emerging markets.
Today, the firm offers world class Centres of Excellence in Financial Services, Telecom, Consumer & Retail, Oil & Gas, Energy & Infrastructure, Industrial & Engineering etc. Positive Moves is acclaimed for an excellent knowledge base across segments, a large network of relationships with business leaders, the finest human capital in the Executive Search industry and global best practices and processes in service delivery.
CONTACT DETAILS
Ms Rashmi Kapse, Positive Moves, +91 9811818338, Rashmi.Kapse@positivemoves.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ECONOMY, PEOPLE, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, EDUCATION, ENERGY, Financial Analyst, RETAIL, TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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Source: Positive Moves
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 02:41 PM IST (09:11 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy, People; Business: Banking & financial services, Business services, Education & training, Energy companies, Financial Analyst, Retailers, Telecommunications
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Positive Moves Expands Hong Kong Team: On-Boards Nanda Sethi to Develop a Stronger Financial Services Practice Servicing South East Asia
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Keeping in pace with the firm's intention to map an accelerated growth in Emerging Markets, Positive Moves has made significant talent investments to bolster its service capabilities in South Asia.
"We are pleased to bring on board, Nanda Sethi in Hong Kong who will spearhead our Banking practice across S. E Asia, Greater China and South Pacific. We are very fortunate to have such a seasoned banker as part of our team to lead our march into Emerging Markets, and definitely look forward to capitalize on her expertise to tap unchartered geographies and new business opportunities", said Praveen Malhotra, Managing Partner, Positive Moves.
Hong Kong's vantage position in the global economy is unparalleled and the firm looks forward to harnessing the potential that a lucrative market like Hong Kong offers for leadership executive search firms.
"It is very exciting for me to join Positive Moves at a time when the firm is plotting such a fantastic trajectory", quips Nanda. "Asia is the growth engine of the world, with Hong Kong at its epicenter. Banks and Multinationals are constantly seeking top talent to achieve their regional ambitions. I am astounded by the potential of these markets and look forward to delivering Positive Moves's seamless cross-border search capabilities to my clients", she said.
Hong Kong is a pretty familiar territory for Nanda, who's worked there for more than 8 years. With a career spanning over two decades, she has held significant portfolios with Standard Chartered Bank, Citibank and BNP Paribas in Hong Kong. In her last banking assignment, she was a Senior VP with TMB Thailand, where she was responsible for not just setting up Wealth Management platform and the sales team, but she also developed the concept, branding, products and services for the Bank.
Prior to TMB, she worked with BNP Paribas as a VP with their Private Banking arm, looking after the NRI Offshore business. With Citibank too, Nanda was VP & Unit head of a three-member team, leading the banks' foray into Japan, Korea and Taiwan markets.
About Positive Moves
Enumerated as amongst the first few Indian Executive Search firm players in the Asian sub-continent, Positive Moves has played a pivotal role in the evolution of the Executive Search Industry across Asia. Established two decades ago, the firm has since demonstrated cross border expertise by successfully completing senior & leadership searches in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Vietnam besides the MENA region.
Amongst the leading Emerging Market Global Executive Search firms, Positive Moves has shaped its vision aimed at client centricity and a cutting edge cross border talent acquisition platform. In almost two decades since its inception, Positive Moves has consistently grown its global presence - the firm's history is entwined with the economic progression and transformation of emerging markets across the region.
Positive Moves established its dominance in multi cultural and multi linguistic Asian markets through its strong understanding of the complexities of the emerging markets.
Today, the firm offers world class Centres of Excellence in Financial Services, Telecom, Consumer & Retail, Oil & Gas, Energy & Infrastructure, Industrial & Engineering etc. Positive Moves is acclaimed for an excellent knowledge base across segments, a large network of relationships with business leaders, the finest human capital in the Executive Search industry and global best practices and processes in service delivery.
CONTACT DETAILS
Ms Rashmi Kapse, Positive Moves, +91 9811818338, Rashmi.Kapse@positivemoves.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ECONOMY, PEOPLE, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, EDUCATION, ENERGY, Financial Analyst, RETAIL, TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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BWI: MobiAdz Reaches One Billion Impressions/Month in Record Time
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: MobiAdz
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 11:30 AM IST (06:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology, Media & entertainment, Telecommunications; Technology
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MobiAdz Reaches One Billion Impressions/Month in Record Time
MobiAdz, Premium Mobile Ad Network, Sees Explosive Growth Since Launch
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- StratosHear, a leading mobile media company, today announced that MobiAdz (www.mobiadz.com) has reached a major milestone in serving one billion ad requests per month. It has achieved this exceptional run rate in just the three months since its commercial launch. MobiAdz is StratosHear's premium mobile advertising network which has enjoyed an incredible reception from the marketplace due to its highly targeted ad serving platform and greater than industry average fill rate for its publishers.
Vinay Kumar, CEO StratosHear, said, "We are excited to see such tremendous growth for MobiAdz. We have delivered extremely successful campaigns to our advertiser partners and have expanded our publisher network to include long tail and branded publishers. With such explosive growth, we are now among the top India-based mobile ad networks."
As a result, MobiAdz sales revenue has gone up by 900% and StratosHear expects quarter on quarter revenue growth to be over 250% in the next year. Since launch, numerous branded and content provider advertisers have successfully executed both brand and performance campaigns on MobiAdz. The network has delivered above industry average CTRs ranging from .5% to 4% to advertiser and agency partners, thereby maximizing their ROI and delivering on their marketing objectives.
Going forward, MobiAdz is investing in further scaling its global platform and in enriching its artificial intelligence components which are the proprietary algorithms that are used to ensure optimal ad targeting and campaign results. This enables the MobiAdz engine to go beyond the traditional ad network approach to deliver advanced campaign optimization techniques for its publisher and advertiser partners.
With Mobile Internet Ad Network and Voice Ad Network, only StratosHear's product portfolio includes audio, banner, voice and text. StratosHear has expanded its mobile advertising offerings from rich audio advertising to include mobile Internet ad formats-such as banner, video and text-and has emerged as the one-stop solution for all advertisers embracing the mobile medium.
About StratosHear:
StratosHear is a leader in mobile media, offering the most comprehensive range of mobile advertising solutions inclusive of audio, banner, text and video ads that reach the broadest set of consumers both through the telco and the mobile Internet channel.
StratosHear delivers a complete business solution-technology and media sales-to its business partners including telecom operators, mobile publishers and mobile app developers. Its in-house media sales team works extensively with brands and media agencies to reach their marketing objectives using the mobile medium.
To learn more about StratosHear, please visit www.StratosHear.com.
About MobiAdz:
MobiAdz is a fast growing premium mobile advertising network serving ad requests across a broad category of mobile websites. MobiAdz helps advertisers reach their target audience on mobile devices effectively and gives mobile publishers the ability to generate revenue from consumer traffic. MobiAdz works with publishers and advertisers to provide them with the tools and analytics necessary for optimal campaign performance.
To learn more about MobiAdz, please visit www.MobiAdz.com.
CONTACT DETAILS
Mandeep Singh, Group Manager, Marketing and Business Development, Stratoshear Technologies Pvt. LTD, +91 9873923304, mandeep@stratoshear.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, MEDIA, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: MobiAdz
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 11:30 AM IST (06:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology, Media & entertainment, Telecommunications; Technology
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MobiAdz Reaches One Billion Impressions/Month in Record Time
MobiAdz, Premium Mobile Ad Network, Sees Explosive Growth Since Launch
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- StratosHear, a leading mobile media company, today announced that MobiAdz (www.mobiadz.com) has reached a major milestone in serving one billion ad requests per month. It has achieved this exceptional run rate in just the three months since its commercial launch. MobiAdz is StratosHear's premium mobile advertising network which has enjoyed an incredible reception from the marketplace due to its highly targeted ad serving platform and greater than industry average fill rate for its publishers.
Vinay Kumar, CEO StratosHear, said, "We are excited to see such tremendous growth for MobiAdz. We have delivered extremely successful campaigns to our advertiser partners and have expanded our publisher network to include long tail and branded publishers. With such explosive growth, we are now among the top India-based mobile ad networks."
As a result, MobiAdz sales revenue has gone up by 900% and StratosHear expects quarter on quarter revenue growth to be over 250% in the next year. Since launch, numerous branded and content provider advertisers have successfully executed both brand and performance campaigns on MobiAdz. The network has delivered above industry average CTRs ranging from .5% to 4% to advertiser and agency partners, thereby maximizing their ROI and delivering on their marketing objectives.
Going forward, MobiAdz is investing in further scaling its global platform and in enriching its artificial intelligence components which are the proprietary algorithms that are used to ensure optimal ad targeting and campaign results. This enables the MobiAdz engine to go beyond the traditional ad network approach to deliver advanced campaign optimization techniques for its publisher and advertiser partners.
With Mobile Internet Ad Network and Voice Ad Network, only StratosHear's product portfolio includes audio, banner, voice and text. StratosHear has expanded its mobile advertising offerings from rich audio advertising to include mobile Internet ad formats-such as banner, video and text-and has emerged as the one-stop solution for all advertisers embracing the mobile medium.
About StratosHear:
StratosHear is a leader in mobile media, offering the most comprehensive range of mobile advertising solutions inclusive of audio, banner, text and video ads that reach the broadest set of consumers both through the telco and the mobile Internet channel.
StratosHear delivers a complete business solution-technology and media sales-to its business partners including telecom operators, mobile publishers and mobile app developers. Its in-house media sales team works extensively with brands and media agencies to reach their marketing objectives using the mobile medium.
To learn more about StratosHear, please visit www.StratosHear.com.
About MobiAdz:
MobiAdz is a fast growing premium mobile advertising network serving ad requests across a broad category of mobile websites. MobiAdz helps advertisers reach their target audience on mobile devices effectively and gives mobile publishers the ability to generate revenue from consumer traffic. MobiAdz works with publishers and advertisers to provide them with the tools and analytics necessary for optimal campaign performance.
To learn more about MobiAdz, please visit www.MobiAdz.com.
CONTACT DETAILS
Mandeep Singh, Group Manager, Marketing and Business Development, Stratoshear Technologies Pvt. LTD, +91 9873923304, mandeep@stratoshear.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, MEDIA, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY
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BWI: International Animal Health Charity - “GALVmed” Expands Operations in South Asia
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: GALVmed
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 11:00 AM IST (05:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People, Social issues; Business: Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical; Healthcare
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International Animal Health Charity - "GALVmed" Expands Operations in South Asia
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- GALVmed, a UK-based animal health charity which has previously focused mostly on Africa, is now poised to significantly increase its activities in South Asia.
GALVmed aims to make livestock vaccines, diagnostics and medicines accessible and affordable to the millions for whom livestock is a lifeline in developing countries. Its main funders are the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the UK Government's Department for International Development (DFID). Established in 2005, operations began in earnest in 2008 when the Gates Foundation and DFID jointly awarded a grant of US$28.5 million for GALVmed to focus initially on four diseases: East Coast fever, Rift Valley fever, Newcastle disease and Porcine Cysticercosis.
In April, 2010 GALVmed opened an office in New Delhi, its first in Asia, to support its up-and-coming South Asia programme. Also, in December GALVmed organised its first South Asia Regional Advisory Committee meeting in New Delhi.
Members of the advisory committee are drawn from Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Sri Lanka and it is chaired by Dr Narayan G Hegde. Dr Hegde is a rural development specialist and Ex-President of BAIF Development Research Foundation, a well regarded NGO that is committed to sustainable development of the rural poor. Dr Mamta Dhawan, GALVmed's South Asia Programme Manager explained that "this committee will develop and guide our South Asia strategy and help drive the GALVmed agenda in the region."
Currently GALVmed's South Asia programme is focused on Newcastle disease (Ranikhet disease), a common viral disease of poultry, but activities will expand significantly during 2011. The advisory committee identified helminthiasis (worms) and hemorrhagic septicaemia, a major killer of cattle and buffaloes, as diseases that are particularly important in the region but not currently prioritised by GALVmed.
Steve Sloan, GALVmed's CEO, said: "This is valuable local advice and will be added to the expert technical intelligence we also receive to assist the board and senior managers in building our business plan so we can work on securing the investment required."
Commenting on Dr Hegde's appointment, Steve Sloan added: "Dr Hegde is an ideal choice as Chair of the South Asia Regional Advisory Committee. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge which will serve GALVmed well."
Dr Hegde explained that his vision was "to make use of GALVmed's knowledge to learn how to maintain the good health of the animal."
CONTACT DETAILS
Dr Mamta Dhawan, Programme Manager, South Asia, GALVmed, +91 (11) 40601170, +91 9818866447, mamta.dhawan@galvmed.org
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, PEOPLE, SOCIAL, HEALTHCARE, HEALTHCARE
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Source: GALVmed
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 11:00 AM IST (05:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People, Social issues; Business: Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical; Healthcare
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International Animal Health Charity - "GALVmed" Expands Operations in South Asia
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- GALVmed, a UK-based animal health charity which has previously focused mostly on Africa, is now poised to significantly increase its activities in South Asia.
GALVmed aims to make livestock vaccines, diagnostics and medicines accessible and affordable to the millions for whom livestock is a lifeline in developing countries. Its main funders are the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the UK Government's Department for International Development (DFID). Established in 2005, operations began in earnest in 2008 when the Gates Foundation and DFID jointly awarded a grant of US$28.5 million for GALVmed to focus initially on four diseases: East Coast fever, Rift Valley fever, Newcastle disease and Porcine Cysticercosis.
In April, 2010 GALVmed opened an office in New Delhi, its first in Asia, to support its up-and-coming South Asia programme. Also, in December GALVmed organised its first South Asia Regional Advisory Committee meeting in New Delhi.
Members of the advisory committee are drawn from Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Sri Lanka and it is chaired by Dr Narayan G Hegde. Dr Hegde is a rural development specialist and Ex-President of BAIF Development Research Foundation, a well regarded NGO that is committed to sustainable development of the rural poor. Dr Mamta Dhawan, GALVmed's South Asia Programme Manager explained that "this committee will develop and guide our South Asia strategy and help drive the GALVmed agenda in the region."
Currently GALVmed's South Asia programme is focused on Newcastle disease (Ranikhet disease), a common viral disease of poultry, but activities will expand significantly during 2011. The advisory committee identified helminthiasis (worms) and hemorrhagic septicaemia, a major killer of cattle and buffaloes, as diseases that are particularly important in the region but not currently prioritised by GALVmed.
Steve Sloan, GALVmed's CEO, said: "This is valuable local advice and will be added to the expert technical intelligence we also receive to assist the board and senior managers in building our business plan so we can work on securing the investment required."
Commenting on Dr Hegde's appointment, Steve Sloan added: "Dr Hegde is an ideal choice as Chair of the South Asia Regional Advisory Committee. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge which will serve GALVmed well."
Dr Hegde explained that his vision was "to make use of GALVmed's knowledge to learn how to maintain the good health of the animal."
CONTACT DETAILS
Dr Mamta Dhawan, Programme Manager, South Asia, GALVmed, +91 (11) 40601170, +91 9818866447, mamta.dhawan@galvmed.org
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, PEOPLE, SOCIAL, HEALTHCARE, HEALTHCARE
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BWI: ITShastra Opens Pune Office, Names Sachin Acharya Vice President
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: ITShastra
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 10:30 AM IST (05:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Education & training, Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical, Information technology, Media & entertainment, Retailers; Technology
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ITShastra Opens Pune Office, Names Sachin Acharya Vice President
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- ITShastra, a software development, testing and design company for worldwide business needs and offshore project delivery, today announced the opening of its new office in Pune. The company has appointed Sachin Acharya vice president and head of the branch, located in the Pune ITPark at Aundh.
"ITShastra has significantly increased its customer base," explained Prasad Nagool, CEO ITShastra. "We chose Pune as the ideal location to prepare for company expansion, to maintain business continuity, and to accommodate our disaster recovery plan. With Sachin at the helm of this branch, I am confident in our ability to meet the demand and maintain our core values of honesty, integrity and customer focus."
Acharya, who joined ITShastra five years ago, was instrumental in the implementation of its RxOffice® platform at Philadelphia-based Radian Inc. and has also managed offshore development for FMLaw and Prommis Solutions.
Prior to joining ITShastra, Acharya worked for BMC Software located in Pune on datacenter automation. He also worked for Mumbai-based Hexaware Technologies, where he spearheaded the development in the banking domain for UK clients.
"Opening a new branch in Pune allows ITShastra to expand our work across various domains and countries," Acharya said. "We will continue to deliver expert solutions to meet our clients' unique technology requirements."
About ITShastra
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, ITShastra is a professionally managed software company that is a global provider of consultancy, development, testing and design services for businesses around the world. Its highly technical team has broad-based experience in both software design and Web application development that address multiple vertical industries including Mortgage, Retail, Healthcare, Education, Film Industries, Banking and more.
ITShastra also has offices in Jalgaon and Nagpur, India as well as an affiliate office located in Columbia, Md. USA with IndiSoft, LLC, and a business partner office located in Ireland with Acubesoftware.com.
For more information visit www.itshastra.com or call +91 022 27781074 / +91 022 27781160.
CONTACT DETAILS
Catherine Laws , ITShastra, +1 678.781.7206, catherine.laws@itshastra.com
Prasad Nagool, ITShastra, +91 (22) 27781074, prasad.nagool@itshastra.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, PEOPLE, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, IT, MEDIA, RETAIL, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: ITShastra
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 10:30 AM IST (05:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Education & training, Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical, Information technology, Media & entertainment, Retailers; Technology
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ITShastra Opens Pune Office, Names Sachin Acharya Vice President
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- ITShastra, a software development, testing and design company for worldwide business needs and offshore project delivery, today announced the opening of its new office in Pune. The company has appointed Sachin Acharya vice president and head of the branch, located in the Pune ITPark at Aundh.
"ITShastra has significantly increased its customer base," explained Prasad Nagool, CEO ITShastra. "We chose Pune as the ideal location to prepare for company expansion, to maintain business continuity, and to accommodate our disaster recovery plan. With Sachin at the helm of this branch, I am confident in our ability to meet the demand and maintain our core values of honesty, integrity and customer focus."
Acharya, who joined ITShastra five years ago, was instrumental in the implementation of its RxOffice® platform at Philadelphia-based Radian Inc. and has also managed offshore development for FMLaw and Prommis Solutions.
Prior to joining ITShastra, Acharya worked for BMC Software located in Pune on datacenter automation. He also worked for Mumbai-based Hexaware Technologies, where he spearheaded the development in the banking domain for UK clients.
"Opening a new branch in Pune allows ITShastra to expand our work across various domains and countries," Acharya said. "We will continue to deliver expert solutions to meet our clients' unique technology requirements."
About ITShastra
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, ITShastra is a professionally managed software company that is a global provider of consultancy, development, testing and design services for businesses around the world. Its highly technical team has broad-based experience in both software design and Web application development that address multiple vertical industries including Mortgage, Retail, Healthcare, Education, Film Industries, Banking and more.
ITShastra also has offices in Jalgaon and Nagpur, India as well as an affiliate office located in Columbia, Md. USA with IndiSoft, LLC, and a business partner office located in Ireland with Acubesoftware.com.
For more information visit www.itshastra.com or call +91 022 27781074 / +91 022 27781160.
CONTACT DETAILS
Catherine Laws , ITShastra, +1 678.781.7206, catherine.laws@itshastra.com
Prasad Nagool, ITShastra, +91 (22) 27781074, prasad.nagool@itshastra.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, PEOPLE, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, IT, MEDIA, RETAIL, TECHNOLOGY
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