The Statup India program specifically envisages technology business incubators and research parks. To boost such programs, Microsoft is working in conjugation with TCS to create a co-innovation platform which will help startups to develop products the two companies’ customers are seeking. “Microsoft Accelerator and TCS co-innovation network will create a platform to spur the Indian start-up system through an open framework,” the IT majors said at ‘Think Next Summer 2016′, a Microsoft Accelerator flagship forum here for thought leaders intended to drive transformation through innovation. “The progress India has made...

TRAI today issued a consultation paper to explore framework for facility of making calls using internet application on mobile and landline numbers. At present, internet service providers (ISPs) can provide internet telephony from personal computer to personal computer. With advancement in technology, mobile phones are facilitating voice calling through apps like Whatsapp, Skype, etc. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said that internet telephony has now become similar to conventional telephony and these providers compete directly with the existing technology used for making phone calls by landline or mobile...

Commvault today announced the appointment of Mark Velthuis as Vice President of Indirect Business for Asia Pacific and Japan. Leading the newly unified indirect overlay business for the region, Velthuis joins Commvault from EMC, bringing almost two decades of experience in the technology solutions industry. “Mark joins Commvault with an outstanding track record of building strategic partnerships and a strong channel partner network that will help us grow and provide opportunities across our ecosystem of partners,” said Owen Taraniuk, Head of Commvault in Asia Pacific and Japan. “He will join...

E-retailing companies are focusing on turning unit economics positive and retaining customers as opposed to their prior focus on gross merchandise value, a recent report said. “We believe this may be a function of limited availability of capital, leading companies to focus on cash generation. Post government regulations that curtailed discounts, companies seem to have done away with the same; most discounts seen online are being offered by sellers or brands themselves,” PTI report published in Hindu Business Line quoted the study by Kotak Institutional Equities. Gross merchandise value is the total...

PayPal, one of the leading payment platforms, has appointed Anupam Pahuja as the MD and Country Manager for its India operations. Pahuja, has been associated with the company for six years now, served as head, technology in the APAC region. He will be responsible for all aspects of PayPal’s India business, while also strengthening the company’s operations as MD and Country Manager for its India operations. Read also: TranServ Brings Senior VPs From PayPal & Mobikwik On Board “India continues to be a key part of PayPal’s growth strategy. In...

Apple is reportedly removing the 13-inch non-Retina Macbook Pro from its retail stores. According to a report by the AppleInsider, while the laptop is still in stock and available for purchase, some stores in the US are no longer leaving it out for users to try it. It is speculated that this move is in anticipation of the new MacBook Pro, which is expected to be launched later this year. It is rumored that the new MacBook may feature a new OLED touch bar above in a separate row above...

Paytm has launched a series of consolidated programs to achieve a master ecosystem for the sellers. Paytm’s services to the seller community such as cataloguing services, financing opportunities, and documentation among others is increasingly on-boarding sellers from across India on its platform. Paytm is the only marketplace that has all tools interface available in Hindi. The company is in the process of launching 6 more regional languages as well. Currently, 30 percent of all Paytm seller app users are already using the Hindi language interface. The seller app has over...

Trade Association of Information Technology (TAIT), has announced the 9th edition of COM-IT Expo - an International Exhibition to be held from Friday, 30th September to Sunday, 2nd October 2016 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. TAIT has hosted the flagship COM-IT Expo in India’s financial capital since 2007. The expo focuses on IT, Security & Surveillance, and Mobility. Every year the exhibition plays host to over 100 leading technology vendors, making COM-IT Expo one of the largest IT exhibitions in India. Looking at the overwhelming response every year, TAIT expects...

With a focus on driving business outcomes and customer experience by way of leveraging analytical services and products, the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) today inaugurated the fourth edition of its Big Data & Analytics Summit 2016 in Hyderabad. Growing at 8 times the current levels, the analytics industry is expected to reach USD 16 billion from the current level of USD 2 billion. Over 600+ analytical firms in India, out of which approximately 400 are start-ups, are positioning India as an emerging hub for analytics solutions...

Coursera, the open online education provider, announced that IBM India, the Indian subsidiary of IBM, will source high potential entrepreneurs to invite into its Global Entrepreneur program from Coursera’s Full Stack Web Development Specialization, a series of courses offered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. At least twenty participants who complete the Full Stack Web Development Specialization and meet IBM criteria will be accepted into the IBM Global Entrepreneur. Selected participants will be provided with $120K USD in credit that may be used to access eligible IBM...