The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, May 21, 2008

NEW BUSINESS
UshaComm bags Nepal contract
UshaComm India, which is engaged in providing convergent billing and business support systems for telecom companies, broadband/IP and cable and satellite markets globally, is seeking stronger presence in neighbouring countries. Having bagged a ... More

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Nokia Siemens’ GSM solution for North Central Rly
New Delhi, May 20 Nokia Siemens Networks today stated that it has implemented GSM Railways (GSM-R) communications solution under the Mobile Train Radio Communication project for North Central Railway. GSM-R or Global System for Mobile ... More

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Gemini Comm Q4 net down; revenues up
Chennai, May 20 Gemini Communication Ltd has reported a drop in consolidated net profit despite higher revenues during the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2008. A 57-per cent increase in the cost of materials and project expenses have ... More

HARDWARE
Xerox targets SMBs, to add 150 channel partners
Announces global launch of multi-function printers More

SOFTWARE
UST Global opens centre in Chennai
Chennai, May 20 UST Global, the US-based IT services company with offshore development centres in India, has opened its new centre in Chennai. The company spent $12 million (around Rs 50 crore) on the 43,500 sq ft facility.The centre ... More

Aricent tool for mobiles
In talks with telecom players More

HUMAN RESOURCES
eRevMax ramping up headcount at Kolkata centre
Kolkata, May 20 eRevMax Inc., a New Jersey-headquartered company engaged in the development and distribution of a suite of revenue maximisation and online distribution management software products for the hospitality and travel industry, will ... More

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Educomp buys 51% stake in US-based Learning.com
New Delhi, May 20 Educomp Solutions Ltd on Tuesday announced the acquisition of 51 per cent stake in US-based e-learning company, Learning.com, for $24.5 million. The acquisition cost includes the purchase of existing shares as well as an ... More

REGULATORY BODIES & RULINGS
Telecom cos save on revenue share, bring down STD rates
Operators take advantage of differential licence fee regime More

ALLIANCES & JOINT VENTURES
Ctrl S in pact with IBM
Ctrl S Data Centers Ltd has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with IBM to offer marketing of data centre services to customers, channels and franchisees across the country. While IBM will give Ctrl S a national footprint, ... More

SECURITY
Phishing attacks on quake donors
Websense Security Labs has discovered phishing attacks that target donors to victims of the recent quake in China.The phishing site, hosted in China, was said to be down at the time of Websense’s alert.A Websense release said the ... More

Net4India into security space
IP communication service provider Net4 India has ventured into security service space and acquired the Service Based Operator (SBO) licence under its wholly owned subsidiary Net4 Singapore Pte Ltd. The company, according to its CEO Mr Jasjit ... More

BRANDS
Marginal rise in Infosys’ brand value
HR value shoots up 72% in fiscal 2008 More

OUTLOOK
Telecom tower cos hit by rising steel prices
Operators to cushion impact by sharing more infrastructure More

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