The Hindu Business Line : Tuesday, December 18, 2007

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
‘TRAI views on dual tech not taken in totality’
New Delhi, Dec. 17 GSM-based mobile operators on Monday said that the Department of Telecom had not implemented the recommendations of the telecom regulator on dual technology in totality. They said that while DoT had permitted dual ... More

BT eyes mobile virtual network operator route here
New Delhi, Dec. 17 BT (formerly British Telecom) is planning to make a foray into India’s booming mobile segment through the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) route once regulations permit. MVNOs do not own any ... More

BT in talks with new entrants to form industry body
New Delhi, Dec. 17 BT has initiated talks with other long distance communication service providers in the country to form an industry association. The move is primarily aimed at taking up issues relevant to new entrants to the long distance ... More

RCom to offer services in Uganda
Reliance Communications has entered into an agreement with a local operator in Uganda to offer telecom services in the African country. The company is planning to invest nearly $200 million for rolling out mobile services, international long ... More

SOFTWARE
AI to engage global IT cos for better asset utilisation
To start from 2008 winter schedule More

i-flex unveils wealth management tool
i-flex® solutions has forayed into the private banking and wealth management space with the launch of FLEXCUBE® Private Banking Suite. The FLEXCUBE Private Banking Suite provides financial institutions and their customers a unified view ... More

INTERNET
Rediff expands iShare platform
Hyderabad, Dec. 17 Web portal Rediff.com has expanded its interactive iShare platform covering over 15 categories including videos, stocks and Q&A.The company has taken to an alliance-led growth to reach out to users as ... More

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
Nasscom for extending tax sops beyond 2009
Continuation of STP scheme will help India sustain BPO sector growth, it says More

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Calsoft fully acquires Inatech
Chennai, Dec. 17 California Software Company Ltd has acquired 49 per cent minority shareholding in Inatech Infosolutions for $6.17 million (Rs 25 crore). It had already acquired 51 per cent stake for Rs 15 crore in November 2006.Inatech ... More

Genpact completes Axis Risk acquisition
New Delhi, Dec. 17 BPO company Genpact today said it had completed the acquisition of Axis Risk Consulting Services, an independent India-based risk consulting firm that provides a wide range of risk assurance services. The company did ... More

SECURITY
BA Systems chooses Vietnam partner
The Bangalore-based BA Systems has appointed Viet Nhat Communication Technology Corporation (VNCTC) as its international partner to sell its security products and solutions across Vietnam. VNCTC is a provider of telecommunications products and ... More

PEOPLE
Kishor is new Senior V-P of Symphony
Global product engineering services company Symphony Services has announced the appointment of Mr Kishor Wikhe as its new Senior Vice-President of Pune Operations. He would also manage its enterprise technology business unit. Mr Kishor brings ... More

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