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Local flavour proves perfect pitch for Spice
WHILE cellular service providers in the country are using film stars, catchy tunes and cute faces to connect with the customer, one player in Karnataka has opted to go local - and reaped big rewards at home and abroad. For Spice Telecom, ... More

AirTel to reach out with speech-driven services
This service has been launched based on research from customer feedback, particularly from those who are averse to punching coded information for SMS text. More

AirTel extends roaming facility
BANGALORE: AirTel has extended the roaming facility for its prepaid users in Karnataka to the western region. In addition to the southern circles, prepaid AirTel "Magic" customers can roam seamlessly in the Mumbai, Maharashtra, Madhya ... More

New airtime rates from BPL
BPL Mobile has introduced new airtime rates for its pre-paid service both for Mots and Mots Roamfree. The significant highlights of the new Mots pricing include incoming airtime rate at just Rs 1.20 for one full minute, outgoing airtime rate at ... More

Escotel rated No. 1 cellular operator
KOCHI: Escotel has been rated as the No. 1 circle cellular operator in the country by a survey conducted by the Voice & Data. The survey was conducted to measure the subscriber's satisfaction level and also to find out subscriber's ... More

SOFTWARE


Sierra Atlantic sets up new centre
SIERRA Atlantic, the application networks company, announced on Wednesday that it had consolidated its application management services under a new AMS centre of excellence. The centre is a unit that will focus on providing ongoing maintenance, ... More

Geometric develops instant messaging tech
GEOMETRIC Software Solutions Co Ltd, (GSSL) a provider of value chain portfolio applications in the product lifecycle management area, has developed Instant Messaging (IM) Technology platform. The product, which was launched worldwide on ... More

Apex Tech forays into services
APEX Technologies, a provider of enterprise IT products to the insurance industry, has announced its formal foray into the services space. The company has enhanced its range of offerings with the launch of its consulting service business. "The ... More

CONVERGENCE


Convergence commission may be a hindrance: Panel
THE Convergence Commission of India (CCI) that is proposed to be set up for regulating the entire gamut of telecom, information technology and broadcasting services may turn out to be a hindrance to rapid evolution and convergence of technologies ... More

E-GOVERNANCE


Impact of e-governance will be visible in 2-3 years: Naidu
Mr Naidu, highlighting the objectives of various e-governance initiatives, said that the Government had taken up technology-enabled service delivery as a part of its e-government strategy. More

IT-ENABLED SERVICES


ITI launches solution for call centres
BANGALORE: ITI's R&D division has designed and developed the first indigenous Web-enabled SmartConnect Call Centre, which can be customised to suit a variety of business needs. The system can help provide IT enabled services on a ... More

TRENDS


Strategic ties vital to overcome crisis: IDC
IT market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) has asked Indian software firms to focus their attention on developing strategic partnerships and offshore capabilities to tide over the current phase of downturn. "This would provide ... More

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES


Aircel launches 64K SIM card
AIRCEL, a mobile phone operator in Tamil Nadu (other than Chennai city) has launched a 64 K SIM card that offers a huge memory to store telephone numbers and enables the users to have a customised menu with one button access to all value added ... More
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