The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, January 03, 2004

OUTSOURCING
Quoquam to open BPO unit in Vizag
THE US-based company Quoquam Inc is opening its first branch in India at Dwarakanagar here. The new unit will be operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary under the name, Encore India, Mr Raghu Pokala, CEO, has said in a press release. (Quo-quam ... More

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Telecom products expo in Mumbai
A THREE-day exhibition of telecom products will be held in the city from January 8 to 10. The Senior Manager of NEC Corporation, Mr Hiroo Ichii, will inaugurate the exhibition organised by the Indian Merchants Chamber (IMC). The exhibition ... More

Cellular subscriber base figures overestimated?
WITH close to two million new additions to the cellular subscriber base every month, the service providers, Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) have expressed confidence in the rapid growth ... More

TAXATION
Finance Ministry clarification on BPO taxation
THE Finance Ministry has clarified that foreign/non-resident companies setting up business process outsourcing (BPO) units in India to undertake "incidental activities" on their behalf will have to pay tax on the "insignificant profit" generated ... More

SECURITY
Trend Micro sees huge scope for security products
THE outlook for the security industry continues to be positive given the heightened awareness of the need to protect digital information, according to Trend Micro, a major security solutions provider. The Country Manager of Trend Micro, Mr ... More

EVENTS
Tech conclaves to set pace for sector
A SERIES of technology events have been lined up this month where representatives of the IT and Communications Ministry, the National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) and industry players will congregate to take stock of ... More

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