Information Technology
`Asian telecom sector in a mess'
TO Mr Andres Bande, CEO of the FLAG (Fibre Link Across the Globe), the $1.5-billion company that is laying undersea fibre optic cable all round the world, the Asian ``Telmenet'' (Telecom, Media and Internet) scene is dismal. ``The process of opening up t
he telecom sector in Asia is all messed up,'' he said.
CBC network of eMarketplaces
NEW DELHI: The Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) has announced the creation of a network of eMarketplaces called `CBC Marketplace Network'.
Benchmark gets Sidbi VC funding
CHENNAI: Benchmark Softech Ltd, a Chennai-based company engaged in software services and providing end-to-end e-solutions, has received funding from SIDBI Venture Capital Ltd to expand its offshore development centre in Chennai and marketing operations i
n US and UK, at a cost of Rs 3.14 crore.
IBM forum for SMEs
KOCHI: IBM Solutions Forum 2001, specifically targeted at the small and medium business segment, was organised by IBM India Ltd to create awareness of IBM's end to end e-business transformation service capabilities.
SSI pact with TN Govt
CHENNAI: SSI Education, a division of SSI Ltd, will partner with the Government of Tamil Nadu to deliver special high level computer training for backward class students.
Indium launches Compuware tools
CHENNAI: Indium Software, a Chennai-based software testing services company and value-added reseller for Compuware, has launched Application EXPERT and File-Aid C/S tools from Compuware's products for the entire software development lifecycle.
xchange21 centre in Bangalore
BANGALORE: xchange21 International Private Ltd, an e-solutions provider, has announced the opening of its software development facility in Bangalore. The company, as part of its global expansion plans, has invested $750,000 in the new facility.
Nasscom MoU with Malaysian multimedia co
THE National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysia's Multimedia Development Corporation (MDC) to increase trade and co-operation in the IT software and services sector
between India and Malaysia.
`Asia must build seamless network'
ASIA should start creating its own `Silicon Valley of the East' to rival the original one in its brand of enterprise and innovation, according to the Singapore Minister for Communications & IT, Mr Yeo Cheow Tong.
DishnetDSL-TyCom route survey on
THE US-based TyCom Ltd will undertake the $1.25-billion South East Asia Cable Network (SEACN) system for the Chennai-based DishnetDSL Ltd.
Online Media offer ISP services
ONLINE Media Solutions Ltd (OMSL), the Hyderabad-based information, communication and entertainment company, has announced the launch of its Internet Service Provider (ISP) services with a mix of wireless, cable and dial-up connectivity here on Sunday.
