News for 'IDC India'

Apple plans to roll out Made-in-India iPhone 12 by mid-2021

Apple plans to roll out Made-in-India iPhone 12 by mid-2021

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Till recently, iPhone production in India was limited to older models at a lower price tag. So far, Apple has localised production of five smartphone models - iPhone SE (1st Gen), 6S, 7, XR and 11.

IBM India's marketshare up 7%

IBM India's marketshare up 7%

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

IBM India has posted a revenue marketshare growth of 7 per cent in the country's overall server market and grew by over 100 per cent on a year-on-year basis in second-quarter of 2003, according to International Data Corporation.\n\n\n\n

The secret behind Lenovo's success

The secret behind Lenovo's success

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The Chinese phone maker has ensured its two brands - Lenovo and Motorola - do not cannibalise into each other's share.

Smartphone sales: Samsung leads in top 30 cities

Smartphone sales: Samsung leads in top 30 cities

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The top 5 cities of India made up about 60 per cent of the online smartphone sales in India.

Will China's BPOs soon beat India's?

Will China's BPOs soon beat India's?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

International Data Corp. analyst Conrad Chang thinks so, based mainly on the mainland's solid investment in skills and infrastructure.

PC software piracy in India drops to 65%

PC software piracy in India drops to 65%

Rediff.com11 May 2010

More people are opting for licensed software, bringing down piracy levels to 65 per cent in 2009 from 68 per cent a year ago, a BSA-IDC report on Tuesday said.

India's BPO reign under threat

India's BPO reign under threat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

India's dominance in IT services offshoring market would be threatened if companies do not diversify their offerings and delivery bases, according to analysts.

Mozilla to launch Firefox smartphones in India @ Rs 1,500

Mozilla to launch Firefox smartphones in India @ Rs 1,500

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Mozilla showcased a smartphone prototype costing as little as $25 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February, targeting developing countries including India and China.

Check Point to open office in India

Check Point to open office in India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

International security products and services provider Check Point Software Technology on Thursday announced it will open its India office by the end of this year to consolidate its position in the Indian market.

IBM leads laptop sales in India

IBM leads laptop sales in India

Rediff.com22 Mar 2004

IBM India on Monday claimed it has been ranked as the top laptop vendor in India in revenue terms by International Data Corporation PC tracker report for 2003.

India: 20th in software piracy list

India: 20th in software piracy list

Rediff.com12 Nov 2004

Offshore IT services? It's advantage India!

Offshore IT services? It's advantage India!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

Global investment in offshore IT services will grow from $7 billion in 2003 to $17 billion by 2008 and India was among the select group of countries that are poised to gain from this spurt in outsourcing, a new research has predicted.

Information Technology: Light at the end of the tunnel

Information Technology: Light at the end of the tunnel

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

It is expected growth will primarily be driven by continued demand from the US, a revival in the European market, especially continental Europe, and increased momentum in the adoption of new technologies.

Google unveils Nexus 6, 9 to take on iPhone 6, in India by Nov

Google unveils Nexus 6, 9 to take on iPhone 6, in India by Nov

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Google had indicated that many more firsts could come from India in the days to come.

The return of the 'dumb' phones

The return of the 'dumb' phones

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

The revival of feature phones in India is driven by low-cost access to the internet, but the 'dumb phones' are learning to get smart and create a niche, says Veer Arjun Singh.

What is made in India AI?

What is made in India AI?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'Perhaps a better question to ask would be: Is this 'Made for India'?' asks AI expert Ganesh Mani.

Apple's India test: How to gain volume and meet aspiration

Apple's India test: How to gain volume and meet aspiration

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

For years, India has been a low priority for Apple as spending power is weaker than in China

How Micromax is eating away Samsung's India pie

How Micromax is eating away Samsung's India pie

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The Canadian smartphone maker is banking on its platform-agnostic security and software products to make incursions in the market.

Piracy rates in India falls to 60% but costs industry $2.9 bln

Piracy rates in India falls to 60% but costs industry $2.9 bln

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

India also saw a decline in piracy level to 60 per cent in 2013 from 63 per cent in 2011.

2nd Covid wave may erase gains in smartphone market

2nd Covid wave may erase gains in smartphone market

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

While the record shipments reflects the prevailing mood at the time, the exponential rise in Covid cases in the country has turned the tide since.

India's PC sales cross 4mn units in 2005

India's PC sales cross 4mn units in 2005

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

In the overall client PC market, MNC vendor HP retained the top slot with a market share of 17 per cent, followed by HCL at 13per cent, and Lenovo at 7 per cent in terms of unit shipments.\n\n

The truth about Made in India handsets

The truth about Made in India handsets

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Industry estimates suggest that the extent of value addition in the handset space remains at a mere 10 per cent. That effectively means, value-wise 90 per cent of all components used in making a handset continues to be imported.

Xiaomi's growth loses shine with India ban

Xiaomi's growth loses shine with India ban

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Patent fees will likely squeeze margins, and in turn the company's valuation.

Xiaomi's India play runs on social media warriors

Xiaomi's India play runs on social media warriors

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

From spreading updates about the brand and upcoming devices to creating personalised world-of-mouth goodwill for Xiaomi -- its online army of fans have swelled parallelly with Xiaomi's fortunes in the country.

Indian IT services market grows at slow pace

Indian IT services market grows at slow pace

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

IT services market in the country grew at a slower pace of 7.4 per cent to Rs 22,826.2 crore ($ 3.76 billion) in the January-June 2014 period, mainly due to political and economic uncertainty amid Lok Sabha polls, research firm IDC said.

OnePlus: The most-awaited phone to hit India on Dec 2

OnePlus: The most-awaited phone to hit India on Dec 2

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

It will be exclusively available on Amazon.

Smartphone war gets hotter, Xiaomi to unveil Mi4 in India soon

Smartphone war gets hotter, Xiaomi to unveil Mi4 in India soon

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Chinese handset maker Xiaomi is expected to launch its latest 4G device Mi4 in the country later this month as it looks to strengthen its position in the booming Indian smartphone market.

Samsung unveils Galaxy S7 in India for Rs 48,900

Samsung unveils Galaxy S7 in India for Rs 48,900

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

India is an important market for handset makers.

India is 4th largest smartphone market globally

India is 4th largest smartphone market globally

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The report forecasts that by 2020, four out of every five smartphone connections worldwide will come from the developing world.

Xiaomi plans to invest close to $1 billion in India by 2022

Xiaomi plans to invest close to $1 billion in India by 2022

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Manu Kumar Jain, vice-president, Xiaomi, and managing director, Xiaomi India, shares his thoughts with Arnab Dutta on how the firm has put India on the forefront.

IDG to set up subsidiary

IDG to set up subsidiary

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

US snooping programme had one server in India: Report

US snooping programme had one server in India: Report

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

A controversial American surveillance programme that sweeps Internet usage data had 700 snooping servers installed at 150 locations around the world, including one in India, according to a report.

Will haste over local manufacture see handset makers shut shop?

Will haste over local manufacture see handset makers shut shop?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The government's stated vision is that it wants to make India a manufacturing hub and that is where such a rush or confusing policies don't help, reports Shubhomoy Sikdar.

Security software mart to grow @ 29%

Security software mart to grow @ 29%

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

India's security software market is expected to have an annual growth rate of 29 per cent till 2009, according to research and analyst firm IDC.

Best companies to work for in India, Asia

Best companies to work for in India, Asia

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

India offices of MNCs like DHL, Google and Marriott ranked among the top workplaces in Asia.

Xiaomi to make India debut on Flipkart

Xiaomi to make India debut on Flipkart

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Following the footsteps of Motorola, Chinese handset maker Xiaomi is also teaming up with e-Commerce major Flipkart to launch its handsets in India.

US snooping programme had one server located in India: Report

US snooping programme had one server located in India: Report

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

A controversial United States surveillance programme that sweeps Internet usage data had 700 snooping servers installed at 150 locations around the world, including one in India, according to a report.

Now, Apple is bitten by coronavirus

Now, Apple is bitten by coronavirus

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The delay of the SE 2, billed as the cheapest iPhone and tentatively priced below Rs 40,000 in India, puts the brakes on the tech major's plans for a revival. With the supply chain at its largest manufacturer Foxconn in disarray, as it is struggling to operate in China because of the COVID-19 crisis, the postponement was inevitable.

IBM posts highest growth in server market

IBM posts highest growth in server market

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

IBM India has registered the highest revenue share growth of 4.2 per cent among the top server vendors in India during the first nine months of 2003, according to the IT sector tracking firm IDC.

Despite boycott calls, OnePlus 8 Pro sold out within minutes

Despite boycott calls, OnePlus 8 Pro sold out within minutes

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

While OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro were launched in April, the devices were not brought into the Indian market given the lockdown.