The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, July 05, 2006

OUTSOURCING
Celebrations there, off-day here
July 4 may be just one more day of hot air and humidity in Chennai. But impact of Independence Day in the US is felt here, in the offshore facilities, such as SlashSupport. "During the US Independence day week, Americans typically utilise the ... More

Baxy Infosol to double headcount
Baxy Infosol, the BPO division of Continental Engines Ltd, on Tuesday outlined its expansion plans including doubling headcount to upto 2,000 professionals by the current financial year, on the back of new orders from companies for customer care ... More

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Saregama music may soon be on your mobiles
Company in talks with cell operators, manufacturers to sell music tracks More

Tulip gets LoI for long distance telephony licence
Tulip IT Services Ltd, provider of end-to-end data connectivity, has been awarded the letter of intent for long distance telephony licence by the Department of Telecom (DoT). The company is planning to focus on data services and is not planning ... More

Reliance seeks royalty waiver on `rural' handsets
Pressure mounts on Qualcomm to make entry-level sets cheaper More

Telecom FDI: Extension notified
Pursuant to the Cabinet decision last week, the Government has notified extension of the time period for the telecom service providers to comply with the revised foreign investment ceiling in their paid up equity, by three months ... More

HARDWARE
Streetwise adman
A BOY carrying billboard on his shoulders and distributing pamphlets promoting Intel Pentium D processor with dual-core technology at Ritchie Street, the main market for electronic products in Chennai. ... More

SOFTWARE
Oracle revenues in APAC, Japan grow 18 pc
To continue to expand India operations More

Enzen's new facility in Bangalore
Enzen Global Solutions, provider of technology solutions for the energy and utilities sector, has set up its second facility in Bangalore. The 120-seat facility will cater to the delivery operations spanning all of its business ... More

INTERNET
Reliance teams up with Intel for Net access
Reliance Communications today announced a joint programme with Intel to offer instant and uninterrupted Internet connectivity that comes bundled with Intel-powered PCs. What was launched in tier II and III cities of Andhra Pradesh would be ... More

IT TRAINING
Satyam solution for China project
Satyam Computer Services Ltd has announced it is providing a free data management solution as well as IT services to National Office of Project Hope Teacher Training Centre, sponsored by the China Youth Development Foundation. ... More

ALLIANCES & JOINT VENTURES
Cellebrum ties up with UK co
BK Modi Group company, Cellebrum, has announced a tie-up with UK-based ICE-365 to offer community value-added services to the global markets. Cellebrum is investing Rs 15 million towards the joint venture, which will be developing innovative ... More

INTERVIEW
Prime Focus set to acquire UK-based animation co
Prime Focus is about to acquire a UK-based animation company, Clear. The company says that it will be paying £1.5 million for this acquisition. The company's MD, Mr Namit Malhotra, says that this consolidation will come through by March'07. ... More

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`Iron ore advantage will help Indian steel firms'

Oracle revenues in APAC, Japan grow 18 pc

Farm Ministry says no shortage of cereals

Doubts over market access in farm sector stall WTO talks

`8-9% growth in 11th Plan feasible with a strong fiscal effort'

US growth: Upside surprise in store?

Bellwether indices continue to move within narrow range

Tata Motors clocks 37 pc rise in June sales

Heavy rains hamper operations at Paradip

Looking back
Jun. 25-Jul. 1
International mobile call charges may fall

General insurers pitching hard for Infosys policy

India slips to 40th rank in global ICT index

Qualcomm may invest more in R&D centres

Concern over rising salaries for IT freshers

VSNL plans Rs 1,000-cr capex for current year