SYS-CON News Desk, India

MphasiS, a leading provider of IT and BPO solutions,has announced that the company has been selected for the SecureSynergy Security Strategist 2005 award in the IT & ITES category. Speaking on the occasion, Jerry Rao, Chairman & CEO, MphasiS said, “We are very proud to have received this award. It reinforces the fact that our security processes and systems are world class and constantly evolving to meet a rapidly changing environment. MphasiS is a company that has been putting security and privacy of its clients at the forefront of its strategy. Regular and efficient review and monitoring of systems and continuous upgrades are critical to our business.” He added, “There are factors, some within a company’s control and some not, which determine the ... (more)

Dayanidhi Maran, India's IT Minister, Unveils Low-Cost Computers

Dayanidhi Maran, Minister of Communications & Information Technology, has unveiled the low-cost PC based on an x86 1600 MHz processor from Advanced Micro Devices, (AMD). The launch by Shri Maran is a step in furtherance of his championing the cause of introducing computers at an affordable price to the public as also to promote Internet penetration. As an important step in the product real... (more)

Gartner Says Competition and Innovation Will Come From India

Gartner analysts examined how IT managers can implement initiatives to achieve faster return on investment (ROI) at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo. For IT managers to successfully provide rapid results, they must achieve three basic objectives: Eliminate, Consolidate and Focus. "Deliver rapid results by eliminating clutter," said Andy Kyte, research vice president and Gartner Fellow. "Consolidate... (more)

Satyam Wins WHO Award in Europe, Announces Big Plans Down Under

Satyam Computer Services Limited, a leading global consulting and IT services provider,  announced that the World Health Organization (WHO) has chosen to work with Satyam to implement its critical Global Management System. Satyam will spearhead the operational overhaul for WHO, after an elaborate RFP and evaluation process that has involved some of the industries biggest players. WHO emba... (more)

Sify Wins the Frost & Sullivan Market Leadership Award for IP VPN Services

Sify, India's premier Internet, networks and eCommerce Services company, has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Frost & Sullivan Market Leadership Award for IP VPN markets for the second consecutive year. IP VPN is fast becoming the default standard connectivity for all enterprises in India. It is the most efficient way to integrate the entire value chain of any enterprise.... (more)