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INTERNET: Internet services continue to be disrupted
Telecom companies offer alternative leased lines. New Delhi, Dec. 22 Internet services continued to be disrupted across the country for the third day today even as telecom companies said they were ramping up their international long distance ...

OUTLOOK: Uncertainty in business momentum looms large
Global slump forces tech majors to reconcile to a lower growth rate. Bangalore, Dec. 22 Growth for the Indian IT sector came under a reality check in the year that saw major global customers in US and Europe wilt under the weight of an ...

SOFTWARE: Cos turn to need-based leasing of commercial space
Many firms going in for quarter-to-quarter short-term approach. Need-based leasing of IT space seems to be ‘gaining ground’ in commercial real estate. For the last few years, IT firms had been maintaining a healthy bench and going ...

PEOPLE: Hexaware revamps biz structure
Mumbai, Dec. 22 City-based IT services firm Hexaware Technologies has revamped its organisational structure and strengthened its management team by appointing new heads for its ...

TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Pre-bid conference for 3G, WiMax today
New Delhi, Dec. 22 The Department of Telecom has invited prospective bidders for 3G and broadband wireless access spectrum for a conference on ...

TELECOMMUNICATIONS: ‘Mobile phones key tool for retailers’
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 22 The ubiquitous mobile phone could evolve into a key tool for retailers in India, believes Mr Gaurav Sri Krishna, Director-Retail, Microsoft Corporation (India) Pvt ...

BROADBAND: Roll-out obligations: WiMax players seek level playing field
New Delhi, Dec. 22 WiMax Forum on Monday said that the roll-out obligations specified by the Government for broadband wireless access (BWA) services were harsher compared to ...

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES: RFID with new features unveiled
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From eWorld

HARDWARE: A bigger push might help
The tech industry, while welcoming the cut in Cenvat rate, wants more initiatives to get the IT bus moving.. The Government’s recent decision to effect a 4 per cent cut in Cenvat rate is expected to offer only a limited respite to IT ...

TERRORISM: Responding to terrorism
The CMD of software player Mastek offers an industry perspective.. Sitting in our office in mid-town Manhattan, when I heard of the attacks in Mumbai, my first reaction was disbelief. Over the next few hours, the magnitude of the attack and the ...

SOFTWARE: Know your language
I am working on a new initiative right now and am looking at programming and languages in a different way from what I am used to — not as an end user of programs, but as someone deploying programs for use. Probably the most ...

BOOKS: Advantage, Web writers
You can make your content a constantly changing buffet.. When you write for the Web, remember to edit for international readers, advises Crawford Kilian in Writing for the Web ( www.jaicobooks.com). Many ...

SECURITY: Tap into their talk
Security agencies need to track the communication channels of terrorist systems while guarding their own turf.. The recent happenings in Mumbai highlighted the ruthlessness and dexterity of the modern terrorist. He shows no mercy nor does he ...

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS: Lessons from the Satyam-Maytas deal
Key points to keep in mind.. The Satyam-Maytas deal has been announced and called off within the space of a day. In that one day, the company has faced significant issues related to corporate governance and professionalism. Whatever the merits ...

INTERVIEW: Fight ‘fear of recession’ first
HR expert lists do’s and don’ts for companies.. How is the recession, the full effect of which may yet be coming, impacting our IT (information technology) companies? While a few big companies are suffering, some small players are ...

SOFTWARE: Read the consumer’s mind
Who would want to buy what, from your store? Software offers insight.. Wish you knew who would walk into your store on a Thursday afternoon to buy a bottle of perfume, or who would be happy to hear of your latest credit card scheme? 24/7 ...

CYBER QUEST: Quiz
V.V. Ramanan. 1. According to Google’s 2008 Year-End Zeitgeist for India, the top ‘How to’ and ‘Bollywood Celebrities’ searches ...

CARTOON: Cartoon
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LETTERS: ‘e-governance selectively’
With regard to the article, ‘Reform potential of e-governance’ by D. Murali, in eWorld dated December 15, I would like to share ...






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