News for 'IBM'

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The blast at The Rameshwaram Caf has caused distress and concern among the startup and information technology (IT) community, raising questions related to safety and security. Approximately 10 people were reportedly injured in a low-intensity bomb blast at The Rameshwaram Caf, a popular restaurant in Bengaluru's Brookfield. The surrounding area is a major hub for the Indian technology (tech) industry, housing many startups and top IT companies such as IBM, SAP, Accenture, International Tech Park Bangalore, and Prestige Technostar.

'AI is going to be used as a weapon by the bad guys'

'AI is going to be used as a weapon by the bad guys'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'This is a race where every technology can be used by the bad guys and good guys.'

IBM's India revenues to hit $1 bn in 2007

IBM's India revenues to hit $1 bn in 2007

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

"We expect our revenues to reach $1 billion by the end of this calendar year up from $700 million in 2006 driven by strong factors. In the first three quarters of the current financial, the company's revenue has grown by over 39 per cent," IBM vice president (financial management) Jesse Green said in New York.

IBM suspends mining operations in 90 mines

IBM suspends mining operations in 90 mines

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The Indian Bureau of Mines has suspended mining operations in 90 mines for not carrying out mining in accordance with its approved plans and schemes during the last fiscal.

IBM plans Rs 10,000 PCs

IBM plans Rs 10,000 PCs

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

IBM plans to ready students for the 21st century

IBM plans to ready students for the 21st century

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

We are looking at both soft skills and technology skills; skills that will allow them to adapt, and become change agents. They also have to keep abreast of the latest technology developments

IBM close to take over Sun Micro for $7 bn

IBM close to take over Sun Micro for $7 bn

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Technology giant IBM is close to a deal to buy Sun Microsystems for about $7 billion, says a media report.

IBM unveils the most powerful chip

IBM unveils the most powerful chip

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

Trusted websites can also hold malware: IBM

Trusted websites can also hold malware: IBM

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

The report found a significant rise in web application attacks with the intent to steal and manipulate data and take command and control of infected computers.

IBM, a solid play in troubled times

IBM, a solid play in troubled times

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

Big Blue ranks at the top of the list of defensive companies with its high level of recurring revenues and profitability, worldwide operations, and below-market valuation

India's Startup Scorecard

India's Startup Scorecard

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

For the startup ecosystem in India, the scorecard so far has been a mixed bag, observes Akhil Gupta.

When Sudha, Narayana Murthy Broke Up

When Sudha, Narayana Murthy Broke Up

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

After agonizing over this for weeks, he made a decision. When they met after work one evening, he startled her by blurting out, 'I think we should break up.' A moving excerpt from Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy.

IBM bags Frost & Sullivan Market Leadership Award

IBM bags Frost & Sullivan Market Leadership Award

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

Frost and Sullivan, which had been conferring best practices awards in areas such as enterprise telephony, network security, database and enterprise application software, has for the first time recognized excellence in the area storage solutions in India, IBM said in a statement. The company provides innovative technology, open standards, excellent performance and a broad portfolio of storage proven software, hardware and solutions offerings.

Rs 250 cr Idea contract for IBM

Rs 250 cr Idea contract for IBM

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

The companies are expected to announce the deal soon.

Private banks at high risk of losing customers: IBM study

Private banks at high risk of losing customers: IBM study

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Conducted by research firm IDC, the study titled 'Understanding the Indian Retail Banking Customer' says push marketing is fast becoming obsolete and the thrust should be on creating brand advocates.

IBM chief to pitch for $1.5 billion RCom deal

IBM chief to pitch for $1.5 billion RCom deal

Rediff.com7 May 2007

IBM chairman, president & chief executive officer Samuel J Palmisano is scheduled to meet Reliance Communications chairman Anil Ambani

IBM bags $800 mn deal from Idea

IBM bags $800 mn deal from Idea

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

US technology major IBM has bagged a 10-year contract worth $ 600-800 million from Idea Cellular to integrate and transform its business processes and IT infrastructure.

Online gaming builds leadership skills: IBM study

Online gaming builds leadership skills: IBM study

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Does success as a business leader - and the future of work itself -- depend on skills developed as an online gamer? It just may so, according to two new research studies from IBM.

IBM's net income up 6% at $3.9 billion

IBM's net income up 6% at $3.9 billion

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

In the year-ago period, technology major had $3.66 billion net income.

Chinese firm bids for IBM PC biz

Chinese firm bids for IBM PC biz

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

Chinese computer giant, Lenovo is attempting to take over global information technology giant IBM Corporation's personal computer business operations, media reports said in Beijing on Tuesday.

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The migration of domestically developed intellectual property to foreign corporations within India reflects an anomaly in the demand pattern of the country's job market, points out Kanika Datta.

IBM bags Rs 56-cr IDBI deal

IBM bags Rs 56-cr IDBI deal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

IBM Global Services has bagged a Rs 56 crore (Rs 560 million) contract from IDBI Ltd to consolidate the latter's IT infrastructure, including building and providing service support for a state-of-the-art data centre and disaster recovery site.\n\n

IBM's 'most secure laptop' @ Rs 95,000

IBM's 'most secure laptop' @ Rs 95,000

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

IBM India has launched its first ThinkPad with an integrated fingerprint reader at prices beginning from Rs 95,000.

No more free tea, coffee for IBM staff

No more free tea, coffee for IBM staff

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

The company will also stop company-funded home internet access for those working from home from May 1.

Lenovo to seal IBM deal by June

Lenovo to seal IBM deal by June

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

China's biggest computer-maker Lenovo has expressed optimism about completing the acquisition of IBM's personal computer business by June despite the deal facing challenges from the US Congress.

IBM's $25-mn fund to train staff

IBM's $25-mn fund to train staff

Rediff.com2 Mar 2004

International Business Machines has created a $25 million fund to train its employees and business partners as part of the company's effort to make US technology industry more competitive globally, a media report said on Tuesday.

Here's what IBM and IIT are doing for Ganga!

Here's what IBM and IIT are doing for Ganga!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Given the tonnes of sewage and filth that have accumulated in the Ganga over the years, this may seem to be a drop in the ocean.

4,700 IBM jobs for India, China

4,700 IBM jobs for India, China

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

IBM to open development centre in Kolkata

IBM to open development centre in Kolkata

Rediff.com22 Feb 2003

West Bengal is likely to emerge as an important IT destination with IBM agreeing to start a 200-seat development centre in Kolkata and the state government initiating dialogue with host of companies to start IT ventures, state IT Minister has said.

IBM ties up with IITs for green tech research

IBM ties up with IITs for green tech research

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Technology major IBM has tied up with Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in Delhi and Roorkee to jointly promote research in areas of common interest, like green technologies, energy-efficient computing and data mining.

MindTree pips IBM to bag first UID project

MindTree pips IBM to bag first UID project

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

MindTree, the Bangalore-based information technology services provider, has bagged the application development services segment of the Nandan Nilekani-headed Unique Identification (UID) project, renamed as 'Aadhaar'. This is the first of the many IT projects that has come up for bidding till date.

IBM to cut up to 13,000 jobs to slash cost

IBM to cut up to 13,000 jobs to slash cost

Rediff.com6 May 2005

International Business Machines said it plans to cut up to 13,000 jobs, or 4 per cent of its work force, as part of a cost-cutting move targeting Europe, where IBM's management structure has remained the same for the last 60 years.