The company now holds a total of 63 patents and has 194 applications pending. This newest TCS invention allows presence information to be provided at the same time that location information is being requested of a wireless device. The company explains that the Presence information is the status of the wireless user such as “available” or “unavailable” or “busy.”
According to company officials, both location and presence services are message intensive within a mobile operator’s network. TCS’ newest invention cut downs network messaging traffic and provides better network reliability by lowering the number of messages needed within a mobile operator’s network. This is achieved by using a single message to aggregate both presence and location information.
The addition of presence information enhances social networking applications such as friend or family locator services or location-based instant messaging. TCS officials further explain that these social networking applications are increasingly being deployed on mobile operator decks as they deploy precise location based services. The company citesABI Research ( News - Alert) that forecasts location-based mobile social networking revenues to grow to $3.3 billion globally by 2013.
Noting that presence is an important complement to precise location information, Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer for TCS, Drew Morin, said that the combination of location and presence will be an important component as social networking applications such as MySpace andFacebook ( News - Alert) make the transition from the Internet to mobile applications.
TeleCommunication Systems produces wireless data communications technology solutions that require proven high levels of reliability. This month the company received two other patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: Patent number 7,426,535 for “Coordination of Data Received From One Or More Channels Into A Single Context,” and patent number 7,424,293 for “User Plane Location Based Service Using Message Tunneling To Support Roaming.”
Monday, September 29, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Satyam fires 400 employees
HYDERABAD: After Wipro showing the door to 1,000 employees and news about TCS planning another round of layoffs, it seems it's pink slips time at Satyam Computers.
Hyderabad-based company has reportedly given pink slips to some 400 engineers and associates at its Hyderabad, Pune and Visakhapatnam centres.
According to earlier reports, the company has sacked 150 experienced employees from the Hyderabad centre who were on bench. The report says that most of those sacked are in the 'S' band, indicating that they had at least two to five years of experience.
Terming it as a routine exercise, company's global head, HR, SV Krishnan said, "Giving pink slips to those in the ‘S’ band was not out of the ordinary and we do this as a matter of employee evaluation and development."
The company has reportedly also sent out a mail cautioning employees against not turning up at office and preferring to remain on the bench. Also, the company's management has asked some employees to either voluntarily switch to a contractual agreement (moving from pay rolls) or leave.
According to a report in a Daily this week, India’s no. 1 IT exporter Tata Consultancy Service too is planning another round of layoffs.
Wipro Technologies also has put about 4-5 per cent of its workforce, about 2,400-3,000 employees, under the scanner for non-performance. Company sources reveal that about 1,000 employees have already been asked to leave.
Hyderabad-based company has reportedly given pink slips to some 400 engineers and associates at its Hyderabad, Pune and Visakhapatnam centres.
According to earlier reports, the company has sacked 150 experienced employees from the Hyderabad centre who were on bench. The report says that most of those sacked are in the 'S' band, indicating that they had at least two to five years of experience.
Terming it as a routine exercise, company's global head, HR, SV Krishnan said, "Giving pink slips to those in the ‘S’ band was not out of the ordinary and we do this as a matter of employee evaluation and development."
The company has reportedly also sent out a mail cautioning employees against not turning up at office and preferring to remain on the bench. Also, the company's management has asked some employees to either voluntarily switch to a contractual agreement (moving from pay rolls) or leave.
According to a report in a Daily this week, India’s no. 1 IT exporter Tata Consultancy Service too is planning another round of layoffs.
Wipro Technologies also has put about 4-5 per cent of its workforce, about 2,400-3,000 employees, under the scanner for non-performance. Company sources reveal that about 1,000 employees have already been asked to leave.
Wipro, SAS deliver BI, analytics through global partnership
SAS, the leader in business intelligence (BI) and analytics, and Wipro Technologies, one of the world�s largest IT service providers, have announced a global partnership. Together, the two companies will deliver BI and analytics software solutions to meet increasing global demand across various industries. The initial focus on banking and financial services, telco and retail will expand over time.
Today�s announcement formalises joint efforts by SAS and Wipro over two years. Under the agreement, SAS and Wipro will strengthen Wipro�s Global Center for Excellence on SAS. This dedicated center, located in Kolkata, India, develops innovative solutions, processes and technology frameworks and builds competencies in BI, data integration and analytics. The center�s more than 300 trained SAS consultants will increase to more than 700 in 2009.
�Information and analysis to drive decisions that achieve organisational objectives are imperative for today�s business,� said Srini Pallia, Global Head and Vice President, Business Technology Services, Wipro Technologies Ltd. �With SAS� powerful analytics and Wipro�s global services network, we deliver increased value and high ROI to joint customers across EMEA, Asia Pacific and more.�
SAS and Wipro are already developing value-adding BI and analytics solutions for joint customers. One such strategic initiative for banking and finance uses SAS to improve prospect conversion rates, extend customer relationship lifespans and increase customer wallet share.
�BI and analytics solutions for the banking and insurance sectors have increased significantly to meet their fast-changing needs � whether dealing with regulations like Basel II and Solvency II or meeting challenges like managing credit risk exposure or fighting fraud,� said Praveen Sengar, software and services and industry verticals research practice head with IDC India. �BI and analytics solutions can also potentially help organisations in telecommunications, manufacturing, retail, government and other industries understand and meet their business challenges better and enhance operational efficiency, profitability and competitiveness. As opposed to direct engagements, BI and analytics engagements are expected to increasingly move to services-led engagements as the India market matures. Therefore, the new partnership between SAS and Wipro can be expected to deliver service solutions to organisations in a more seamless manner.�
Wipro, with more than 72,000 employees and 50 industry-facing Centers of Excellence worldwide, provides comprehensive IT solutions and services, including systems integration, outsourcing, software application development and maintenance, and research and development services. Wipro�s global high-end consulting services make it a natural partner for SAS. SAS can jointly sell products and services more quickly with Wipro and combine resources for offshore and near-shore projects.
�Partnerships must bring value to customers. Combining SAS� strength and experience in BI and analytics software with Wipro�s renowned consulting services will help customers thrive,� said Russ Cobb, Vice President of Alliances and Product Marketing at SAS.
Continued Ratish Panicker, SAS Director of Global Outsourcing and Alliances, �SAS is committed to working with global partners such as Wipro to help worldwide organisations benefit from the insights BI can deliver to drive more accurate decision making.�
Today�s announcement formalises joint efforts by SAS and Wipro over two years. Under the agreement, SAS and Wipro will strengthen Wipro�s Global Center for Excellence on SAS. This dedicated center, located in Kolkata, India, develops innovative solutions, processes and technology frameworks and builds competencies in BI, data integration and analytics. The center�s more than 300 trained SAS consultants will increase to more than 700 in 2009.
�Information and analysis to drive decisions that achieve organisational objectives are imperative for today�s business,� said Srini Pallia, Global Head and Vice President, Business Technology Services, Wipro Technologies Ltd. �With SAS� powerful analytics and Wipro�s global services network, we deliver increased value and high ROI to joint customers across EMEA, Asia Pacific and more.�
SAS and Wipro are already developing value-adding BI and analytics solutions for joint customers. One such strategic initiative for banking and finance uses SAS to improve prospect conversion rates, extend customer relationship lifespans and increase customer wallet share.
�BI and analytics solutions for the banking and insurance sectors have increased significantly to meet their fast-changing needs � whether dealing with regulations like Basel II and Solvency II or meeting challenges like managing credit risk exposure or fighting fraud,� said Praveen Sengar, software and services and industry verticals research practice head with IDC India. �BI and analytics solutions can also potentially help organisations in telecommunications, manufacturing, retail, government and other industries understand and meet their business challenges better and enhance operational efficiency, profitability and competitiveness. As opposed to direct engagements, BI and analytics engagements are expected to increasingly move to services-led engagements as the India market matures. Therefore, the new partnership between SAS and Wipro can be expected to deliver service solutions to organisations in a more seamless manner.�
Wipro, with more than 72,000 employees and 50 industry-facing Centers of Excellence worldwide, provides comprehensive IT solutions and services, including systems integration, outsourcing, software application development and maintenance, and research and development services. Wipro�s global high-end consulting services make it a natural partner for SAS. SAS can jointly sell products and services more quickly with Wipro and combine resources for offshore and near-shore projects.
�Partnerships must bring value to customers. Combining SAS� strength and experience in BI and analytics software with Wipro�s renowned consulting services will help customers thrive,� said Russ Cobb, Vice President of Alliances and Product Marketing at SAS.
Continued Ratish Panicker, SAS Director of Global Outsourcing and Alliances, �SAS is committed to working with global partners such as Wipro to help worldwide organisations benefit from the insights BI can deliver to drive more accurate decision making.�
Wipro Starts Hardware Manufacturing Unit In Uttarkhand
Friday, September 12, 2008: Wipro Infotech has launched its new manufacturing unit at Kotdwar in Uttarakhand. The new Wipro unit shall manufacture servers, storage, notebooks, desktops and allied IT electronics. This facility has been specifically set up to facilitate operations to cater to customers in northern parts of the country. The unit has a manufacturing capacity of approximately 1,000 machines a day.
The project was initiated on 9 January 2007 and completed on 9 September 2008. This new facility is geared to ramp up to generate direct and indirect employment for skilled labour in the region.
While launching the new Wipro unit, Anand Sankaran, chief executive, Wipro Infotech, said, “The addition of the second facility in Kotdwar is another expression of our commitment towards Wipro’s computing business which has shown robust growth over the years. As the subcontinent reaps the benefit of being one of the fastest growing economies, we felt the need to equip ourselves with enhanced world class manufacturing and delivery capabilities.”
Situated at the foothills of the Himalayas, 255 kms from Delhi, the plant is spread over 5.8 acres of land and built over an area of 75,000 sq. ft. Some of the key capabilities of this manufacturing unit are: fully automated production lines designed on LEAN manufacturing practice applying Six Sigma principles; product engineering and R&D labs for continuous innovation in products and processes; and green facility with water harvesting, green belt, low energy consumption and negligible environment emissions.
Added Ashok Tripathy, business head, personal computing division, Wipro, said, “This facility, in addition to our existing unit in Pondicherry, will further Wipro’s expansion plans of cutting-edge indigenous-products and services. This manufacturing unit strategically located at the foothills of Himalayas signifies conjugation of ecology and technology. The Wipro unit is a green facility manufacturing 100 per cent RoHS-compliant products in line with our commitment to ecological sustainability.”
The project was initiated on 9 January 2007 and completed on 9 September 2008. This new facility is geared to ramp up to generate direct and indirect employment for skilled labour in the region.
While launching the new Wipro unit, Anand Sankaran, chief executive, Wipro Infotech, said, “The addition of the second facility in Kotdwar is another expression of our commitment towards Wipro’s computing business which has shown robust growth over the years. As the subcontinent reaps the benefit of being one of the fastest growing economies, we felt the need to equip ourselves with enhanced world class manufacturing and delivery capabilities.”
Situated at the foothills of the Himalayas, 255 kms from Delhi, the plant is spread over 5.8 acres of land and built over an area of 75,000 sq. ft. Some of the key capabilities of this manufacturing unit are: fully automated production lines designed on LEAN manufacturing practice applying Six Sigma principles; product engineering and R&D labs for continuous innovation in products and processes; and green facility with water harvesting, green belt, low energy consumption and negligible environment emissions.
Added Ashok Tripathy, business head, personal computing division, Wipro, said, “This facility, in addition to our existing unit in Pondicherry, will further Wipro’s expansion plans of cutting-edge indigenous-products and services. This manufacturing unit strategically located at the foothills of Himalayas signifies conjugation of ecology and technology. The Wipro unit is a green facility manufacturing 100 per cent RoHS-compliant products in line with our commitment to ecological sustainability.”
TCS Signs Multi-Year Pact With Chrysler
India’s largest software exporter Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has signed up a multi-year agreement worth $120 million with US automaker Chrysler to offer up a complete range of IT services.
Under the deal, TCS will deliver application, maintenance and support services to Chrysler. The IT services initiative will cover a part of the functional areas within Chrysler including sales and marketing and shared services.
N Chandrasekaran, the executive director and chief operating officer of TCS said, “This partnership is a testament to TCS’ competencies and capabilities, which continues to help its customers in business transformation by providing innovative IT services scalable to their needs.”
TCS and its divisions offer various information technology (IT) and consultancy services, and software solutions throughout the world. The company provides services to lots of automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier-I companies in North America, Europe and Japan.
The automotive industry accounted for 15.1% of TCS' full-year 2007 global revenues, which stood at $4.3 billion.
Recently, TCS reveals its investment plan of Rs 750 crore in Hyderabad for infrastructure facilities.
The company has also decided to invest THB 32 million in Thailand for software production and development.
Under the deal, TCS will deliver application, maintenance and support services to Chrysler. The IT services initiative will cover a part of the functional areas within Chrysler including sales and marketing and shared services.
N Chandrasekaran, the executive director and chief operating officer of TCS said, “This partnership is a testament to TCS’ competencies and capabilities, which continues to help its customers in business transformation by providing innovative IT services scalable to their needs.”
TCS and its divisions offer various information technology (IT) and consultancy services, and software solutions throughout the world. The company provides services to lots of automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier-I companies in North America, Europe and Japan.
The automotive industry accounted for 15.1% of TCS' full-year 2007 global revenues, which stood at $4.3 billion.
Recently, TCS reveals its investment plan of Rs 750 crore in Hyderabad for infrastructure facilities.
The company has also decided to invest THB 32 million in Thailand for software production and development.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Yahoo To Shut Down Social Network
The experiment seems to be over for Yahoo. Yahoo has decided to shut its one year old social networking site. No reason has been given by Yahoo for dissolving social networking site Mash. The company sent emails to its subscribers regarding the decision and wrote that it was grateful for its subscribers, and informed its users that they would not be able to see their profile after September 29, 2008.
Initially, Yahoo Mash was touted as competitor of Facebook, not only for same segment services, but for its features similar to Facebook. However, trade analysts opine that it is not unprecedented in Yahoo's history. Earlier too, the company has shut its experimental social network sites like 'Mixd' within some months of inception. Similar was the fate of Yahoo 360, another social network site.
Initially, Yahoo Mash was touted as competitor of Facebook, not only for same segment services, but for its features similar to Facebook. However, trade analysts opine that it is not unprecedented in Yahoo's history. Earlier too, the company has shut its experimental social network sites like 'Mixd' within some months of inception. Similar was the fate of Yahoo 360, another social network site.
Oracle Gets New CFO
Oracle appointed 52 year old Jeff Epstein as Executive Vice President and CFO of the company. He will report to Co-President Safra Catz, who had held the finance post for three years. Interestingly, two CFOs quit Oracle within a year. Before joining Oracle as CFO, Jeff had worked as CFO of Oberon Media which is a private Internet game technology provider and publisher. Also, he has worked with DoubleClick, King World Productions and ADVO.
This Redwood City, California-based company recently faced successive resignations from CFOs. Earlier, in November 2005 Greg Maffei, a former Microsoft Corp executive resigned unexpectedly within five months after joining the software maker. According to a trade analyst, the change would not make too much sense since Safra Catz will continue to have control on finance department.
This Redwood City, California-based company recently faced successive resignations from CFOs. Earlier, in November 2005 Greg Maffei, a former Microsoft Corp executive resigned unexpectedly within five months after joining the software maker. According to a trade analyst, the change would not make too much sense since Safra Catz will continue to have control on finance department.
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