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IBM launches virtual desktop in India

IBM launches virtual desktop in India

Rediff.com11 May 2011

The IBM Virtual Desktop allows Windows or Linux desktops to be hosted and managed centrally, thus lowering the cost and complexity of managing Personal Computer environments through rapid deployment of new applications, automatic software updates and reducing the need for help desk requests, IBM said in a statement.

Aakash: Not quite reaching for the sky

Aakash: Not quite reaching for the sky

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

If private players do not come out with student-specific content, the device may take some time to soar.

A newbie's guide to Android!

A newbie's guide to Android!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Ever thought about going deep and knowing Android inside out? Here's the right place...

This is the $30-laptop developed in India!

This is the $30-laptop developed in India!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

India has unveiled a $30 'laptop' which makes it the world's cheapest computing device of this kind.

Why India's $30-laptop joke isn't funny anymore

Why India's $30-laptop joke isn't funny anymore

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The government is wasting tax money and making a laughing stock of Indian technological prowess. It isn't its job to create and sell cheap PCs.

'Only open source can bridge the digital divide'

'Only open source can bridge the digital divide'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Shankar Iyer, head, learning services, Red Hat, India, talks about career and growth opportunities in the open source domain.

Low-cost PCs fail to boot up fast in India

Low-cost PCs fail to boot up fast in India

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

The government's $35 device gives a sense of deja vu. Will low-cost computing gather steam this time?

Image: Apple unveils iPad, the tablet computer

Image: Apple unveils iPad, the tablet computer

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

Apple released iPad, its new tablet computer, which is the size of a standard children's slate and does not have a keyboard or mouse, but relies on a touch-screen.

Bharti to launch sub-Rs 8,000 Net PC

Bharti to launch sub-Rs 8,000 Net PC

Rediff.com22 May 2009

The Airtel Net PC is a plug-and-play online computer, inclusive of a 15-inch LCD monitor, keyboard, mouse and Nivio companion (which enables the PC to connect to a backend Linux-run server for storage and applications) and priced at Rs 7,999 exclusively for Airtel broadband customers.

Motorola, Wind River ink strategic pact

Motorola, Wind River ink strategic pact

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The two communication platform, AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA, with carrier grade linux and VxWorks runtimes would work to help its various clients.

Red Hat enters healthcare sector

Red Hat enters healthcare sector

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

Red Hat's Global Support Services vice-president Lain Gray said the company plans to facilitate the sharing of patients' data and history within various hospitals to promote better healthcare services. Towards this end, it has joined hands with Hewlett-Packard (HP), which runs a number of applications related to huge databases of patients and their medical history.

Software programmers wanted

Software programmers wanted

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Saroj Software invites applications for the post of software programmers.

Low cost software for visually impaired

Low cost software for visually impaired

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

C Umashankar, managing director, Electronic Corporation of Tamil Nadu, which was promoting the software, said Rs 500,000 investment was needed to install a proprietory software, to be shared by five visually impaired people. But, using the new software, 22 computers could be installed.

Hughes Soft, ip.access in pact

Hughes Soft, ip.access in pact

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

Hughes Software Systems Ltd said ip.access, a provider of GSM and GPRS infrastructure, will use its protocol stack software for GPRS, SS7 and voice over pocket networks.

Microsoft piracy drive irks Gujarat dealers

Microsoft piracy drive irks Gujarat dealers

Rediff.com31 May 2007

Close to 300 dealers and resellers from Ahmedabad, 300 from Surat, 150 from Vadodara, 75 from Vapi, 75 from Ankleshwar-Bharuch and 50 from Navsari have pledged support to SITA.

Now get a PC for Rs 9,999!

Now get a PC for Rs 9,999!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

The new PC incorporates Cyrix 1000 processor, 40 GB harddisk,128 MB RAM, multi-media key board and linux operating system among others.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

This smartwatch is to Android what the Apple Watch is to the iPhone, says Khalid Anzar.

Best of the week in business

Best of the week in business

Rediff.com7 May 2005

Best of the week in business

Ashok Soota: Master of his mind

Ashok Soota: Master of his mind

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

In a scenario where the stock markets are being ravaged across the world, the MindTree stock which debuted on BSE on Wednesday listed at a premium of more than 40 per cent while the other stocks which opened for listing traded below the listing price

Why open source software is hot

Why open source software is hot

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Matters reach a head for IT majors

Matters reach a head for IT majors

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

Get ready to boot with USB drives

Get ready to boot with USB drives

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Red Hat plans India centre

Red Hat plans India centre

Rediff.com24 Jul 2004

Low-cost PCs hit Simputer sales

Low-cost PCs hit Simputer sales

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

Is the much-hyped homegrown low cost handheld computer device -- Simputer -- losing out the battle with the advent of rapidly falling computer prices?

Xenitis offers PCs at Rs 9,990!

Xenitis offers PCs at Rs 9,990!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

Oracle, Dell plan low-cost computing in India

Oracle, Dell plan low-cost computing in India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

Extending an eight-year old global alliance in India, Oracle Software and Dell on Wednesday announced their partnership for the local market to offer a single point of contact for computing requirements.

HCL launches PC for Rs 9,990

HCL launches PC for Rs 9,990

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

HCL Infosystems Ltd, a leading IT company, on Monday announced the launch of 'HCL PC for India' at a price of Rs 9,990.\n\n

Handheld Internet tablet from Nokia!

Handheld Internet tablet from Nokia!

Rediff.com26 May 2005

Acer Power PC at Rs 20,999

Acer Power PC at Rs 20,999

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

Acer, one of the world's top five branded PC vendors, on Wednesday announced the launch of its Acer Power 290 series PC for the SMB market, based on Intel's latest Pentium 4 processor technology.

HCL, AMD unveil Rs 9,990 PC

HCL, AMD unveil Rs 9,990 PC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Heralding a new era of low-cost computing with full functionality, IT company HCL Infosystem in partnership with Microsoft and microprocessor company AMD on Thursday launched a sub-Rs 10,000 computer.

Red Hat CEO Szulik to visit India

Red Hat CEO Szulik to visit India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

Matthew J Szulik, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Red Hat will visit India from February 7 to February 12.

Acer laptops at Rs 29,999

Acer laptops at Rs 29,999

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

Personal computer major Acer has announced the launch of its TravelMate 2312 NLCi (TM2312NLCi) with integrated wireless LAN connectivity and available at Rs 29,999 (plus taxes).

Xenitis computer @ Rs 9,790

Xenitis computer @ Rs 9,790

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

Microsoft may share source code in India

Microsoft may share source code in India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2002

Microsoft Corp, which plans to invest $400 million in India, is considering sharing the closely guarded source code of its Windows platform with its Indian clients, a company official said on Monday.

Red Hat sees 150% growth in business

Red Hat sees 150% growth in business

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

Red Hat India, the open source solutions provider on Wednesday said it expected to grow 150 per cent this year in line with its last two years' growth, on the back of high demand from the Government, educational institutions and SMEs.\n\n

Red Hat to hire 50 more in India

Red Hat to hire 50 more in India

Rediff.com30 Aug 2004

Sensing increased opportunity in the country, Red Hat India, the leading Linux applications and open source provider, is doubling its headcount in the country to 100 in the next 12-18 months.