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1. Has ‘Freedom 251’ Gone In Cold Storage? After a hype and a lot of media publicity, it seems that all is not well at the end of makers of “Freedom 251”, dubbed as world’s cheapest smartphone. Crippled with huge financial losses, makers of Freedom 251 have now knocked the door of the government to support their loss-making venture. Read More 2. BlackBerry To End Production Of Iconic Classic Smartphone BlackBerry which is going through tough times, has announced to stop manufacturing of its iconic Classic smartphone. The move has raised doubts...

Avast Software has announced the acquisition of its biggest rival in the security space-AVG Technologies. As per the agreement, Avast will offer to purchase all of the outstanding ordinary shares of AVG for $25.00 per share in cash, for a total consideration of approximately $1.3B. Both companies are industry pioneers founded in the Czech Republic in the late 1980s and early 1990s, that expanded internationally in the 2000s, and now will be combining complementary strengths to position Avast for continued growth in the security industry. Avast is pursuing this acquisition...

The National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) launched India’s first Centre of Excellence - Internet of Things (CoE- IoT) at the Nasscom Startups Warehouse in Bengaluru. The center was inaugurated by Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister for Law, Government of India. The CoE will focus on leveraging IT strengths and creating a new age industry with the support of IoT based ideas. Nasscom reveals that IoT Market has witnessed growth of 28% from FY2015 - FY2016.Nearly 120 firms offering IoT solutions in India; around 60% IoT startups emerging...

Pakistani cyber crooks have once again targeted India. This time hackers have attacked a website of a prominent management institute in Noida. The website of the School of Law, Design and Innovation Academy of the Institute of Management Studies (IMS) was reportedly, hacked by Pakistani hackers. According to the IANS report published in Hindusthan Times, the website of the institute was hacked nd along with a Pakistani flag and another flag resembling a Chinese flag was posted on the website. The hackers posted a message - “hacked by Pakistani hackers Mister ji”....

The Digital India Action Group (DIAG), a think tank established for ideating and monitoring policy initiatives to support the Indian Government’s mission of Digital India, set up by Manufacturers’ Association of Information Technology (MAIT) on Thursday unveiled two topical white papers - “IoT for Effective Disaster Management” and “Aadhaar Enablement: A Framework for Citizen-Centric Services”. ‘IoT’ White Paper reveals Prediction and Early Warning Systems with Help of IoT, Cloud and Analytics can Effectively Mitigate Disasters on Real-Time Basis. Whereas, ‘Aadhaar’ White Paper lists out the unprecedented opportunities afforded by Aadhaar-enablement...

The International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP) India is now officially recognized as a separate region within IAMCP International. “IAMCP that is proud to welcome India as an IAMCP Tier Two Board which means it gains similar regional status to USA, LATAM, EMEA and Canada. Given the strength not only in IAMCP in India, but also the strength and great progress in India as a nation IAMCP is honored to approve IAMCP India’s application”, an official press release reads. This new region, is the latest in a variety of new innovations...

After a hype and a lot of media publicity, it seems that all is not well at the end of makers of “Freedom 251”, dubbed as world’s cheapest smartphone. Crippled with huge financial losses, makers of Freedom 251 have now knocked the door of the government to support their loss-making venture. In a letter written to the Prime Minister’s Office dated June 28 asking for a meeting with Narendra Modi, Ringing Bells reportedly said, “We have brought ‘Freedom 251′ which we offer on ‘Cash on Delivery’ terms but we have a gap...

VR Infotech, a national distributor for Kaspersky has won the prestigious ‘Most Outstanding B2C Partner’ award at the 8th Annual Kaspersky Lab APAC Partner Conference held in in Vietnam recently. Kasperky had appointed VR Infotech as its National distributor for all retail products in 2014. Since Kaspersky has rapidly expanded its base in the consumer space. VR Infotech has a strong channel network across the country, and with their expertise in channel business, it works closely to strengthen Kaspersky Lab’s market share in the consumer segment. Altaf Halde, Managing Director...

Tata Docomo has announced the appointment of Amitabh Bhatia as Consumer Business Unit (CBU) Head – Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Circle. As the CBU Head, Bhatia would be responsible for overseeing company’s business and operations in the highly dynamic and growing telecom markets of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Bhatia joined telecom industry in its infancy and understands business and dynamics of the industry well basis his overall exposure with Telecom. Bhatia holds 20 years of rich experience and extensive knowledge across several brands and services especially an in-depth understanding of...