Healthland, America's market leader of healthcare information solutions for small community and critical access hospitals, announced today the appointment of Julie Weber-Kramer to the role of vice president of client experience. In this role, Weber-Kramer will be responsible for the Healthland client experience across the entire client relationship, from initial contact with a prospect, to implementation and on-going client support. Her position is effective immediately.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Healthland Demonstrates Commitment to Small Community Hospitals with Appointment of New Vice President of Client Experience
Chemoil Commences new Orleans Bunker supply service
SGX Mainboard-listed Chemoil one of the worlds leading physical suppliers of marine fuel, today announced that it will commence deliveries in the US Gulf Coast port of New Orleans from February 1 2010.
BIXOLON Recognized as Best Channel Vendor for Second Consecutive Year!
Bixolon a leading manufacturer of world class printing technologies, once again has been named a Best Channel vendor for 2010.
Management changes in Group IT - Maersk
Stephen Fraser will take up the position as Head of Group IT as of 1 February 2010. Stephen Fraser, 47, has a strong professional background in IT and comes from a position as Chief Process Officer in Maersk Line in North America, with overall responsibility for IT, Process Excellence and Customer Service functions. He is also a member of the North American Executive Management Committee
Radware Provides Internet Stability and Reliable Service to New York Law School
Radware the leading provider of integrated application delivery solutions for business-smart networking, today announced that New York Law School, the second oldest independent law school in the U.S., has integrated its LinkProof® load balancing solution into its online course management system, BlackBoard. By deploying LinkProof, New York Law School enables students, faculty and administrators to maximize daily productivity by providing them continuous access to online educational resources and coursework
Kronos® Announces Availability of Mobile Scheduling Application
Kronos announced general availability of Workforce Mobile™ Scheduler, a mobile application that improves workforce productivity by making it easy for managers to instantly engage with employees using a variety of mobile devices.
Anil Gupta is Patni's new EVP
Patni Computer Systems, an IT services provider, today announced the appointment of Dr. Anil Gupta as executive vice president and global head of Business Operations.
MindTree's Q3 PAT up 7.8 pc QoQ
IT Solutions firm MindTree Ltd. has registered a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 53.77 crore, up 7.8 per cent on QoQ basis and 516.4 per cent on YoY basis, for the third quarter quarter ended December 31, 2009.
Patni, Spanco among 4 firms empanelled for power project
Among the four technology companies, Patni Computer Systems and Spanco have been empanelled as system integrators, by the Centre for its ambitious Rs. 50,000-crore plan to cut power distribution losses in the country.
Sybase Software, Inflow Tech ink marketing pact
Sybase Software (India), the subsidiary of Sybase Inc, a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure and mobile software, today announced that it has entered into a master reseller agreement with Inflow Technologies in India.
Texas Instruments now gears up to tap IT products & services market
Over two decades ago, semiconductor company Texas Instruments (TI) triggered the offshoring wave and the growth of Bangalore as the Silicon Valley of India when it set up a development centre.
IBM delivers outsourcing services to Indian co-op
IBM has gained a ten year outsourcing deal with Sardar Bhiladwala Pardi People’s Co-operative Bank (SBPPCB) in India. This is new client for IBM, confirms the director, integrated technology services at IBM India/South Asia, and the company had to compete with ‘several local and multi-national companies’ for the contract.
Oracle wins unconditional EU approval for Sun buy
Oracle Corp won unconditional European Union approval on Thursday for its $7 billion takeover of Sun Microsystems, a month after offering public pledges to sooth regulatory concerns.
The acquisition will reshape the high-tech landscape, with world No. 2 business software maker Oracle moving into the hardware business. Sun is the top player in the $17 billion high-end computer server market.
IT firms hire lobbyists to beat anti-offshoring sentiment
Melanie Carter-Maguire and Robert Hoffman, the two lobbyists have been entrusted with pushing their companies' cases in a key market where the public outcry against outsourcing is getting shriller by the day. Maguire was hired by Wipro last week, and Hoffman had joined Cognizant last year as first Vice President of global public policy.
Infosys net drops 3.6 % to Rs. 1,582 cr in Q3
Software services major Infosys Technologies reported revenues of Rs. 5,741 crore in the third quarter of 2009-10. Although these were lower by 0.8 per cent when compared with the earnings in the same quarter of the previous years, top officials of the company said a recovery of the software services industry was imminent. In dollar terms, revenues amounted to $1,232 million in the last quarter, an increase of 5.2 per cent on a year-on-year basis. The company reported a net profit of Rs. 1,582 crore during the quarter, a decline by 3.6 per cent over last year. In dollar terms, however, it made a net profit of $334 million, an increase of 0.6 per cent. Earnings per share (in rupee terms) declined by 3.2 per cent on an annualised basis.
Wipro and Oracle launch Process Integration Pack
Wipro Technologies, the global IT services division of Wipro Limited, and Oracle on Tuesday announced the launch of the co-developed Oracle Application Integration Architecture (AIA) Process Integration Pack (PIP) for the retail industry.
CA India looks at new verticals, partnerships
Information technology (IT) management software provider CA India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of $4.5 billion CA, is looking at new verticals and partnership with technology companies, like TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL, in order to boost revenues.
Focus areas for CA India would be e-governance projects and the banking sector.
IBM signs 5-year business transformation deal with UTV
IBM announced it has signed a five-year business transformation deal with UTV Software Communications Ltd, India's integrated global media and entertainment company.
Under this agreement, UTV would work with IBM to sharpen its focus within the organisation on its core media business. Acting as the change catalyst to UTV, IBM would be implementing various business transformation initiatives over the next few years.
Dell and Infobird Sign MOU to provide Cloud Computing Solution in China
Dell and Infobird, China's leading "cloud management" system vendor, have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide cloud-based call center solutions to customers in China. The partnership is intended to explore the huge potential of China's cloud computing technology market. The two companies are currently negotiating the more definitive agreements for the cooperation.
Microsoft-HP to invest $250 million for cloud computing
Global giants Microsoft and Hewlett Packard on Thursday announced a three-year agreement to invest $250 million for cloud computing, an IT architecture which helps companies meet their IT needs without having the expensive infrastructure.
The step will give stiff competition to the likes of IBM and Oracle which have already forayed into this business which helps companies save on cost front.
HCL Tech to acquire OLR
Information technology (IT) services provider HCL Technologies is in talks to acquire Australia-based retail software solutions firm OLR for an undisclosed sum. While the company did not disclose the deal
Monday, January 11, 2010
China to be serious competitor in software: Murthy
India’s neighbour and economic powerhouse China is building on its English-language skills and will emerge as a serious competitor to the Indian software industry, believes Infosys mentor NR Narayana Murthy. “Today, US and India are clear leaders in software. This will continue at least for the next year or two. However, China has done a very good job of improving their speaking skills in English,” he said
Tech Show Reflects Optimism
There are conflicting signs about how good a year 2010 may be for the technology world, but attendants of this year's Consumer Electronics Show appear to be more upbeat than last year.
A bumper crop of new products, full hotel rooms and respectable crowds at the annual technology conference here are some of the most obvious differences from the CES held in January 2009, when the recession still seemed to be deepening
Top Trends at 2010 CES
Here's a quick shot from CEA Research Director and Economist Shawn DuBravac about what developments playing out at the 2010 CES might emerge as game changers in the years to come. Look here for more trends as the show draws near
The Dawn of the Tablet PC: CES 2010 Roundup
Tablet PCs are the big thing at CES 2010. Here's a look at what HP, Lenovo, and Sony have lined up--as well as at some of the challengers aiming to knock them down.
Microsoft introduces its touch pad @ CES 2010
The Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has introduced a touchpad made by HP and hopefully it will be marketed later this year. Steve Ballmer has announced the release of three other products designed by HP.
Samsung unveils e-reader, partnering with Google
Samsung took the wraps off two wireless e-readers at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the E6 and E101
Healthland Events 2010
HIMSS HIT Seminar
January 15, 2010
AHA Rural Healthcare Leadership Conference
February 7-10, 2010
HIMSS Annual Conference
March 1-4, 2010
HDN Announces Acquisition of DHL’s Domestic B2B and B2C Parcel Delivery Business
Home Delivery Network Limited (HDN) is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement with Deutsche Post DHL to acquire its UK domestic business-to-business and business-to-consumer parcel delivery operations, DHL Domestic. The combined businesses will have annual sales of more than £600 million and will deliver more than 180 million parcels a year.
Nortel arm offloads stake in Sasken
Nortel Networks Mauritius which has 9.82 per cent stake in telecom software firm Sasken as of September 2009 has offloaded about 8.35 lakh shares in the open market. According to a notification, Nortel Networks sold about 6 lakh shares in the open market. Nortel Networks sold a block of 3.65 lakh shares for Rs 187.06 each and 2.35 lakh shares each for Rs 186.82 each.
Motorola Partners with Verizon Wireless to Showcase Wireless Broadband Experience in Mobile Devices at CES
Continuing its leadership in delivering wireless communications solutions that connect mobile consumers, Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced it is demonstrating wireless HD video streaming over a Verizon Wireless pre-commercial LTE network with its own 4G LTE mobile platform.
Revamped Patni to seek big contracts
Patni Computer Systems, the sixth-largest software services firm in the country, says it intends to target deals worth more than $100 million in 2010, on the back of internal restructuring. The firm is working on a micro-vertical supplement strategy, where 150 to 250 most senior executives would come together to define solutions and architecture for client requirements
MindTree recognized for corp governance
Leading IT firm MindTree said on Wednesday that it has been ranked second in Asia in the corporate governance poll 2009 conducted by Asiamoney magazine.
Protecting margins a big worry for IT firms
India's leading software services companies are set to report a fall in profit margins for the last quarter due to a firmer local currency, though demand for outsourcing is improving in a global economy on the mend. The country's $60 billion sector, which manages complex computer networks to maintaining technology operations for clients such as General Electric and Citigroup, is back to its hiring ways and is also boosting salaries.
IT majors competing for shares in UK's city councils project
After UK's city councils, including Cardiff and Lancashire, plan to modernize their citizen services and gain efficiency, IT firms such as TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Patni, IBM and HP-EDS are competing for their share of this lucrative opportunity.
Vijay Kelkar on TCS board
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has appointed Mr Vijay Kelkar, former Union Finance Secretary, and Mr Ishaat Hussain, Finance Director of Tata Sons, to its board of directors.
With these additions, TCS now has twelve members on its board, half of whom are independent directors, according to a company press statement.
HCL Infosystems' Q4 net down 7%
The rupee’s depreciation against the dollar, coupled with a drop in volumes across all segments of products and services, led to hardware and systems integrator HCL Infosystems post a 7.2 per cent year-on-year fall in profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter ended June 30. PAT for the quarter was Rs 60.4 crore, compared with Rs 65.1 crore in the year ago period.
Aircel partners Infosys for mobile applications
Mobile service provider Aircel has entered into a partnership with Infosys Technologies to launch mobile application store. The service will allow users to browse and download applications on their ...
Monday, January 4, 2010
Healthland Appoints Senior Vice President of Product Management and Development
Healthland, America's market leader of healthcare information solutions for small community and critical access hospitals, announced today the appointment of Stan Opstad to the executive team as the senior vice president of product management and development. In the new role, Opstad will lead a group of focused and experienced healthcare product managers, workflow experts, user interface specialists, architects and programmers. This team will continue to focus on developing products that will enable small community hospitals to provide the highest level of patient care and safety, while meeting meaningful use criteria under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Opstad’s new position is effective immediately.
A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S – Maersk Oil acquires Devon assets in the Gulf of Mexico
The fully owned subsidiary of A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S, Mærsk Olie og Gas A/S ("Maersk Oil"), has today through a US subsidiary entered into an agreement with Devon Energy Production Company, L.P. ("Devon") for Maersk Oil's purchase of Devon’s interests in the Cascade, Jack and St. Malo fields in the Gulf of Mexico.
The transaction comprises a 50% participating interest in the Cascade field and a 25% participating interest in each of the Jack and St. Malo fields. Maersk Oil will pay a total cash consideration to Devon of USD 1.3 billion for the assets. Ahead of on-stream production, Maersk Oil’s estimated additional investment is expected to be in the range of USD 1.3 - 1.8 billion, going up to around USD 4 billion over time
Radware Raises Guidance for Q4 2009 Financial Results
Radware (NASDAQ: RDWR), the leading provider of integrated application delivery solutions for business-smart networking, today raised its guidance for the fourth quarter of 2009. The company anticipates quarterly revenues to be at a record level, of approximately $31 million to $32 million, higher than the previous guidance of $30 million stated by executive management during the third quarter 2009 earnings call. EPS on a Non-GAAP basis is also expected to increase and is now estimated at 19-21 cents per diluted share vs. 15-16 cents per share as previously indicated.
Radware exhibits at International Gaming Expo
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January, 26-28, 2010
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Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
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MphasiS net profit up 121 p.c. in FY09
The MphasiS Group, a provider of applications services, remote infrastructure services and business process outsourcing services, reported on Tuesday a consolidated revenue of Rs 4,263.9 crore for the year ended 31 October 2009 as compared to Rs 2,977.4 crore last year, registering a growth of 43.2 per cent.
During the same period, net profit increased by 121.2 per cent from Rs. 410.7 crore to Rs 908.7 crore, while operating profit was Rs 925.2 crore, a growth of 131.3 per cent in comparison to the previous year, said a press release.
Aditi Technologies join hands with Microsoft BioIT Alliance to offer solutions in Bioinformatics space
Aditi Technologies, a leading provider of software product and application development services, today announced its strategic partnership with Microsoft BioIT Alliance to extend its services focus into Bioinformatics. This will allow players in this rapidly evolving industry to leverage Aditi’s superlative product development capability, domain knowledge and best practices know-how
Oracle outclassed: Firms prefer SAP pros more
With the SAP versus Oracle battle for business applications supremacy raging on, the expected growth in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software market in 2010 may result in SAP professionals gaining an advantage over their Oracle counterparts. A quick survey reveals that SAP professionals are in more demand compared to Oracle. "We are seeing a lot of demand for SAP professionals, because the reach of SAP is more in the market compared to Oracle," says Rishi Das, Co-Founder and CEO of CareerNet Consulting
Wipro appoints Rajan Kohli as CMO, IT Biz
Global IT services giant Wipro Technologies today announced the appointment of Rajan Kohli as its chief marketing officer, IT Business.
SAP AG certifies Mahindra Satyam as Run SAP provider
Mahindra Satyam, a leading global consulting and IT services provider and an SAP services partner, has been certified by SAP AG as a provider of solution implementation based on the Run SAP methodology.
Mahindra Satyam is among the first SAP partners to be certified in the Run SAP methodology in both India and the US and will incorporate the methodology into its implementation standards.
Infosys picked for Karnataka project: Sources
Infosys Technologies, India's No. 2 software exporter, has been selected to implement a Rs 3.87 billion ($83 million) IT project for Karnataka's power distribution utilities
Polaris inks IT deal with Oman-based Bank Sohar
Polaris Software, a leading financial technology company, announced that it has got into a deal with Oman-based Bank Sohar. The company will implement its banking product, a debt management tool.
Adobe profit falls, demand improving
Design software maker Adobe Systems Inc reported quarterly profit ahead of Wall Street projections, saying demand for its products picked up during November.
Executives for the maker of Acrobat, Flash and Photoshop software were hopeful the pickup in business will continue into 2010 - a worry among investors - but held off on issuing full-year forecasts.
Domestic IT-ITeS mkt to grow 15 p.c in 2010
The combined India domestic IT-ITeS market will revive in 2010 to grow at 15 per cent, to achieve revenues of Rs. 1,20,666 crore compared to Rs 1,04,906 crore in 2009 (a 5.4 per cent growth).
The year-end 'India Domestic ICT Market Top 10 Predictions 2010' report by ICT market intelligence firm IDC India expects the domestic IT market to grow 13.0 per cent in 2010 to touch Rs. 1,07,655 crore, and the domestic ITeS market to post revenues of Rs. 13,011 crore, a growth of 35 per cent.
Five technology trends for 2010
Satish Joshi, executive vice president, Patni Computer Systems looks into the technology crystal ball of 2010 to forecast five trends that will witness substantial uptake in the New Year.
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