News for 'it--systems'

Padding up for GST

Padding up for GST

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Businesses that are engaged in both taxable and non-GST supply have re-structured themselves into separate entities to avoid elaborate compliance, says Sudipto Dey.

Asus Zenfone 5z: A phone worth considering

Asus Zenfone 5z: A phone worth considering

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The Zenfone 5z scores on more than just price, says Khalid Anzar.

The rot in the EPFO data

The rot in the EPFO data

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Out of around 80 million accounts that were analysed, there were 10 million records with only names and no other details about the subscribers, including their date of joining, date of birth and father's name, among others, in the EPFO's records.

Merger plan for 3 insurance majors shows govt concern over tackling Modicare

Merger plan for 3 insurance majors shows govt concern over tackling Modicare

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The change in policy for the three companies, from listing to merger, shows the level of discomfort within the government about their ability to take on the expanded load for insurance coverage with their current financial strength, including the massive premium and claim settlement cover under the proposed universal health coverage plan announced in Budget 2018.

Card data breach: Govt promises prompt action

Card data breach: Govt promises prompt action

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

As many as 641 customers across 19 banks have been duped of Rs 1.3 crore using stolen debit card data

BlackBerry to exit Pak over govt's restrictions row

BlackBerry to exit Pak over govt's restrictions row

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Pakistan has said that it needs access to users' data to maintain its security.

Philae goes off to sleep on Comet 67P

Philae goes off to sleep on Comet 67P

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Rosetta's Philea space probe recently re-established radio contact with Earth from its distant comet 67P and sent a stream of science data just before low battery power dropped it into standby mode.

Outsourcing is an overused term: Paul Coby

Outsourcing is an overused term: Paul Coby

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Paul Coby, director of information technology at John Lewis, believes the outsourcing model of moving people or the entire IT system to a third-party vendor is no more valid and vendors need to be partners with the customer.

Premji Invest acquires stake in Hygienic Research

Premji Invest acquires stake in Hygienic Research

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Hygienic owns Super Vasmol and Streax brands of hair colour products.

iGate bags $100 million deal from MetLife

iGate bags $100 million deal from MetLife

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Outsourcing company iGate Corporation on Wednesday said it has bagged a major five-year contract worth over $100 million (about Rs 598 crore) for providing global infrastructure services for insurance major MetLife, Inc.

Visiting India? Foreigners, NRIs can book train tickets from abroad

Visiting India? Foreigners, NRIs can book train tickets from abroad

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Foreigners and NRIs will soon be allowed to book train tickets online for domestic travel in India from abroad using their credit or debit cards.

Waiting for 'rakshaks', cows are choking on plastic

Waiting for 'rakshaks', cows are choking on plastic

Rediff.com7 May 2017

While so-called 'cow protectors' have indulged in widespread vigilantism under the garb of protection of cattle, there has been little effort to save them from the real threat to their survival -- urban garbage, open dumps and apathy of cow owners.

India saved $9 bn through Aadhaar, says Nilekani in US

India saved $9 bn through Aadhaar, says Nilekani in US

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

'It has also saved the government about $ 9 billion in fraud and wastage because by having that unique number you eliminate fakes and duplicates from your beneficiary and employee list,' Nilekani said at an event on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

A week after the Fed rate rise

A week after the Fed rate rise

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

There are already some signs of stress in this market.

Legal reforms is the answer to Kathua/Unnao, not vigils

Legal reforms is the answer to Kathua/Unnao, not vigils

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'Loss of faith in the fairness of the system and the perception that one cannot expect justice are the first few steps to the slippery slope of anarchy,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How I tackled Bloody Monday

How I tackled Bloody Monday

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Soon after the BJP lost the 2004 election, the stockmarkets went into unprecedented free fall. Then SEBI Chairman G N Bajpai reveals how his firm handling of the situation restored confidence and soon the markets were back to doing what they do best -- make money. A revealing excerpt from his book, A Game Changer's Memoir.

Post-note ban disruption, India to grow at 7.2%: IMF

Post-note ban disruption, India to grow at 7.2%: IMF

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The temporary disruptions (primarily to private consumption) caused by cash shortages accompanying the currency exchange initiative are expected to gradually dissipate in 2017 as cash shortages ease, the International Monetary Fund said in its regional economic outlook.

Finmin has tough questions for Sebi on NSE co-location audit

Finmin has tough questions for Sebi on NSE co-location audit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Why self-audit by NSE, why weren't charges probed under your supervision, ministry asks regulator.

GST a disruptive change and tribute to India's democracy: Prez

GST a disruptive change and tribute to India's democracy: Prez

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

GST will also make our exports more competitive and also provide a level playing field to domestic industry to compete with imports, the President said.

India Inc looks forward to GST becoming a reality

India Inc looks forward to GST becoming a reality

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Introduction of GST would make Indian products competitive in the domestic and international markets.

Monthly payment bug bites Apple as iPhone SE sales sag

Monthly payment bug bites Apple as iPhone SE sales sag

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Apple issued full-page advertisements on Tuesday.

Cognizant acquires Paris-based firm

Cognizant acquires Paris-based firm

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Leading global information technology firm Cognizant on Thursday said it has acquired Galileo Performance, a Paris-based provider of IT testing consulting services.

Tough times for Indian IT sector, hiring slows down

Tough times for Indian IT sector, hiring slows down

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

While recruitment is falling, the capabilities needed to land an IT job are stiffening.

States, Centre agree on IT infra for GST

States, Centre agree on IT infra for GST

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

The empowered committee of state finance ministers has approved the position paper of the Centre on the information technology network for the proposed indirect tax regime.

Single window for export licensing soon: Obama

Single window for export licensing soon: Obama

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

A single agency would soon handle all applications for export licenses in the US, President Barack Obama said as he laid down his motive of streamlining the cumbersome and time consuming procedure across multiple agencies.

Wipro bags 10-year total outsourcing deal from TVS

Wipro bags 10-year total outsourcing deal from TVS

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

The scope of services includes the suite of IT infrastructure and applications across the enterprise.

India Inc unprepared for GST roll-out

India Inc unprepared for GST roll-out

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

A GST roll-out by April 1 looks difficult, giving the companies some succour.

UID number: Challenges and security concerns

UID number: Challenges and security concerns

Rediff.com13 May 2010

People tend to think that online means access to information on the fly. But that does not mean that any individual can access the data, says Sunil Chandiramani.

Adobe hacked, 2.9 million accounts compromised

Adobe hacked, 2.9 million accounts compromised

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

In a blogpost, Adobe said its security team discovered sophisticated attacks on its network, involving the illegal access to customer information as well as source code for numerous Adobe products.

Sebi plans new outsourcing policy for exchanges, key entities

Sebi plans new outsourcing policy for exchanges, key entities

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

There is a need for further focus and strengthening of guidelines.

Uber faces a big challenge in Karnataka

Uber faces a big challenge in Karnataka

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Uber says it is engaging with state govt to explain why its business model encourages savings for customers.

India's top auditors ring the warning bell on corporate frauds

India's top auditors ring the warning bell on corporate frauds

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The PwC survey found more than 50 per cent respondents reporting lack of adequate skill sets

IT grads bag good pay packs

IT grads bag good pay packs

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

In 2010, those armed with an MBA degree and one-two years of work experience got the highest salary hikes

Unprecedented cyber attacks wreak global havoc, India hit too

Unprecedented cyber attacks wreak global havoc, India hit too

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Security researchers with Kaspersky Lab have recorded more than 45,000 attacks in 99 countries, including the UK, Russia, Ukraine, India, China, Italy, and Egypt.

From someone who knows: How to do well in business

From someone who knows: How to do well in business

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

'In any business you have to achieve short-term goals.' 'But at the same time you have to keep your broader perspective long term.' 'It is good for business survival.'

UK visa centres (South India) to close temporarily

UK visa centres (South India) to close temporarily

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

The UK Border Agency advises customers that the visa application centres in Hyderabad, Cochin and Bangalore will be closed from March 31 to April 5, 2010 for an IT system upgrade.

TCS signs deal with Cardiff council

TCS signs deal with Cardiff council

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

As part of the commercial deal, the council's IT department will collaborate with TCS to integrate and rationalise its back office IT systems.

Kingfisher Airlines to pay over Rs 45K for deficient service

Kingfisher Airlines to pay over Rs 45K for deficient service

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

New Delhi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, presided by C K Chaturvedi, asked the company to pay Rs 45,792 to Delhi-based family comprising Sandeep Sharma, Navdeep Sharma, Monika Sharma and Poonam Sharma.

McKinsey's secret $5-billion fund in spotlight: Financial Times

McKinsey's secret $5-billion fund in spotlight: Financial Times

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The FT report said the existence, size and investments of the highly profitable internal trading fund, which was set up three decades ago, have until now remained largely unknown outside a circle of former and current insiders.

British PM's aide embroiled in child abuse scandal

British PM's aide embroiled in child abuse scandal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

A senior aide to British Prime Minister David Cameron has resigned after being arrested on suspicion of child pornography offences.