XOLO debuts Era 4K with 4G connectivity

XOLO has introduced XOLO Era 4K. Available at an attractive price of Rs.6,499 only, XOLO Era 4K will be exclusively available on Gadgets360.com. Registration for the device has started and it will go on flash sale on 22nd February, 2016.

Era 4K is loaded with a massive battery of 4,000 mAh that offers 32 hours of non-stop talk- time and 624 hours of standby time. Also, charging the battery takes 31% lesser time, thanks to Texas Instrument IC. The device with 4G LTE connectivity offers super-fast download and upload with an amazing speed of up to 150 Mbps and 50 Mbps, respectively…Show full article

Infor announces SCE with enhanced performance and efficiency

Infor has announced Infor Supply Chain Execution (SCE), version 10.4, to deliver enhanced performance and efficiency. Building upon last year’s announcement of SCE in the Cloud, Infor has improved fulfilment performance, increase ease-of-use and achieve a faster return on investment. Infor SCE 10.4 provides a unique tool that is easily adapted to specific needs of the vertical, allowing for a more holistic approach for supply chain management…Show full article

Snapdeal receives new investments worth USD 200 Million

Snapdeal has announced that Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, an investment vehicle advised by Iron Pillar and other investors have invested US$200 million in Snapdeal. Over the last two years, Snapdeal has made significant investments in technology and in complementary acquisitions in pursuit of its stated aim to build India’s most reliable and frictionless commerce ecosystem…Show full article

 

Wipro acquires HealthPlan Services for $460 Million

Wipro Limited has acquired Wipro HealthPlan Services, one of the leading technology and Business Process-as-a-Service (BPaas) provider in the U.S. health insurance market. As part of the deal, Wipro will acquire 100% of HealthPlan Services’ shares for US$460 million.

“The partnership with HealthPlan Services positions Wipro to participate in the shift of the US health insurance industry towards a consumer-centric business model.  HealthPlan Services strengthens Wipro’s position in the health insurance exchange market while offering synergies with Wipro’s presence in the Managed Medicare and Commercial Group Insurance markets. The addition of HealthPlan Services’ capabilities complements Wipro’s strengths in claims processing and backoffice services. This is a strategic move for us, as it advances Wipro’s vision of leveraging unique insights into customer buying behaviour and applying this across the healthcare value chain.  This will help us lower the cost of healthcare and transform the quality of the member experience,” said Jeffrey Heenan Jalil, Sr Vice-President & Head – Healthcare Life Sciences and Services, Wipro Limited…Show full article

Lava floods 4G smartphone market with new devices

Lava International has launched a range of affordable 4G devices, beginning with the launch of A71. This will be followed by A88 and X11 in the coming weeks. The three new 4G smartphones are priced at Rs.5,000 onwards.

Navin Chawla, Chief Operating Officer, Lava International, said, “Mobile internet penetration is rapidly increasing in India and with 4G services being rolled out the pace will increase further. Even in markets where 4G services have not yet been launched by the operators, consumers want to opt for 4G devices to stay future ready. With affordable 4G devices at multiple price points, we aim to fuel the aspirations of the ever-evolving mobile consumer. These devices have been designed to deliver an unmatched 4G hardware experience in terms of faster browsing, downloading, streaming and video calling.”Visit for the full post

VoLTE Call Drops are higher than 2G/3G Calls -Amdocs

In its newly-announced research, Amdocs has highlighted the need for operators to consider optimizing their radio access networks (RAN). This will enable operators to contend with the annual doubling of demand for data, increased network complexity, the increased demand for video viewing on smartphones and tablets, and the initial instability of new services being introduced such as voice over LTE (VoLTE).

The research is based on the analysis of more than 25 million voice and data connections from 80 different network operators around the world in the past 12 months…For More Details

HCL Technologies and Microsoft to open IoT Incubation Center

Designed to leverage Microsoft Azure IoT Suite to accelerate enterprise IoT adoption, HCL Technologies has launched an Internet of Things (IoT) Incubation Center in Redmond, Washington, USA.

The HCL Incubation Center will build vertical solutions focussed on two key growth areas: Industrial & Manufacturing and Life Sciences & Healthcare, with use-cases around Industrial Automation, Remote Patient Monitoring and Fleet Management, among others. The center will also deploy a new model of innovation leveraging real-time analytics, sensory data and rapid co-creation allowing customers to experience the impact IoT can have on their ability to create sustainable …Show full article

Telenor aims to make Internet safer for children

In regard to the growing usage of internet by urban children below 18 years of age, Telenor has organized #SafeInternetForum 2016  by calling on teachers, parents, government, cybersecurity experts, NGOs and private partners for responsible use of internet and strengthen the defences for a safer internet experience for children…Show full article

Lenovo expands its YOGA range

Lenovo has unveiled the latest lineup of its award-winning YOGA devices – the YOGA 900 convertible laptop and YOGA Tab 3 Pro.

Commenting on the launch, Bhaskar Choudhuri, Director – Marketing, Lenovo India, said, “We have disrupted the market with the YOGA brand, which is synonymous with consumer- centric innovation.  Over the years, we have consistently invested, nurtured and built YOGA as a benchmark for mobility, versatility and personal entertainment. This ultra-thin and light device is packed with top of the line features, making it the right choice for those who are on the move.”Show full article

Avaya partners with NxtGen

NxtGen has tied up with Avaya to launch “VCEverywhere” – an instant video conferencing solution that is simple and cost-effective alternative to complex, in-room traditional video conferencing systems.  This cloud-­based service from NxtGen and Avaya eliminates the technical hassles of  …Show full article