Bringing Channel Together REACH SOUTH INDIA TECHNOLOGY NEWS MAGAZINE Andhra Pradesh l Telangana l Tamilnadu l Pondicherry l Karnataka l Kerala Vol-11 Issue-8, Krishna, March - 2017, Pages-16, `40/-
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Date : 1-3-2017 Sd/- Signature of Publisher EDITORIAL EDITOR: Dinesh Shyam Sukha CO-ORDINATOR : Siddhi PRODUCTION & OPERATION: Ramayya POSTAGE & PACKING: L N ADVERTISING SALES: Phani DESIGN : Dikshit CREATIVE DESIGNER: MKVS ACCOUNTS: Murthy MAGAZINE CUSTOMER SERVICE: contact@cellit.co.in, 0866-6525685 NOTE: All products, brands, service names mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners D-Link introduces a bouquet of 4G Connectivity devices escan Rolls out Exciting Incentives for Its Channel Partners PAN India escan, one of the leading Content Security Solution providers has introduced Special Incentive Program for its channel partners and their sales team. The special incentive program is designed to reward the channel partners and their sales persons for their contribution towards the growth of escan products. The rewards range from travel vouchers to various gifts. The offer is valid for all the sales made from 1st January to 31st March 2017. The specially designed program is valid on purchase of escan s products for Business and Corporate/ Enterprise segments. escan values its relationship with the channel partners and this scheme rewards their commitment for their contribution to make the company reach the end users. Talking about the offer, Mr Sunil Kriplani, Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing at escan said, The channel partners are an integral part our business and growth story. escan aims at an ongoing relationship with them in the market and bring them more close to the company. Hence, we come out with offers in regular intervals to reward their efforts and to make them part of our growing family of channel partners. This offer is also our way of rewarding the partners and their sales team for their relentless efforts and contribution in our success. Being a channel oriented brand, escan has always supported its partners with unique and exciting offers and has been rewarding them for their dedication and consistent efforts towards the brand. The incentives are valid for both new purchase and renewals. Partner needs to sign up the Partnership Agreement to qualify for the schemes. To qualify for the incentives, partners in India need to purchase escan products directly from escan authorized distributors only in their respective states. The partners can claim the gifts upon submitting their purchase invoices from the respective authorized escan Distributor or Sub Distributor any time during the offer period. However, two claims cannot be made on the same purchase invoice. The gift vouchers to be claimed by the partners and their sales persons. escan s range of security solutions are trusted by businesses like BFSI, Education, Healthcare, Government etc. and consumers around the world for protection against the most targeted attacks in the cyber security landscape. These Unlocked 4G LTE Dongles & Routers allows you to choose a service provider of your choice & enjoy uninterrupted high speed internet access D-Link (India) Limited, the market leader in wireless segment announced the introduction of 4G LTE (4th Generation Long Term Evolution) Dongles & Routers in India. The new set of connectivity devices by D-Link support the latest 4G mobile communication standard thereby allowing users to enjoy wireless Internet access at a much higher speed, and since these are unlocked devices they work with all service providers. The newly introduced D-Link 4G range of products include DWR-222 (4G LTE USB Adapter), DWR-910 (4G LTE USB Router), DWR-932C (4G LTE Mobile Router) and DWR-921 (4 Port 4G LTE Router). The roll out of 4G services has revolutionized internet & data connectivity in the country. As the second largest mobile market in the world, India is in the forefront when it comes to embracing new technology & innovation said Mr. Anoop Jarial, VP Product Marketing, D-Link India Ltd. Our aim has always been to empower customers with the latest in technology. Our 4G range of unlocked devices will act as a gateway to highspeed internet & media content he added. CELL IT, VOL-11, I SSUE-8 4 KRISHNA, March -2017 EDITED, PRINTED, PUBLISHED AND OWNED BY DINESH SHYAM SUKHA. PRINTED AT PRINT ZONE, 26/20/18, SWAMY STREET, GANDHI NAGAR, VIJAYAWADA - 520 003, KRISHNA, ANDHRA PRADESH. PUBLISHED AT CELL IT DIGITAL MEDIA, 54-20/3-11, PLOT NO. 3, GURUNANAK COLONY, VIJAYAWADA- 520 008, KRISHNA, ANDHRA PRADESH. 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Andhra Pradesh signs MoUs with VISA, Thomson Reuters for Fintech The Honourable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu presided over the signing of two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with fintech multinationals Visa and Thomson Reuters at Mumbai. The milestone represents another firm step by the state government designed to catapult Fintech Valley Vizag as the national and global hub for financial technologies (fintech) innovation. The Government of Andhra Pradesh also hosted the first Fintech Valley Vizag Spring Conference 2017 on March 9-10, 2017. The conference will bring together fintech companies, start-ups, researchers and key government officials who are working in the fintech sector, and will provide opportunities for disruptive business solutions. With a special focus on nurturing start-ups, the Conference will also announce the winners of the Fintech Startup Challenge who will receive INR 15 lakh prize and free infrastructure for six months in the Fintech Tower. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said, Our vision is to create 5 lakh jobs in Andhra Pradesh by 2020 through technology-enabled services. Fintech Valley is a playground for start-ups and innovators. Our aim is to turn Fintech Valley into a global hub by enhancing the fintech ecosystem with mutually beneficial cross border collaborations and relationships. This can lead the way in the technological and financial growth of the nation. These MoUs are steps towards converting our vision to reality of making Andhra Pradesh the leader in fintech ecosystem through Fintech Valley Vizag. Both these companies, Visa and Thomson Reuters, are industry leaders in their space and we are excited to be working with them. added Mr. J. A. Chowdary, Special Chief Secretary & IT Advisor to the Chief Minister, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Visa is a global payments brand, technology and processing company with more than 2 billion credit, debit and prepaid accounts provided across more than 200 countries and territories. Consistent with the company s global commitment to help build more inclusive societies, the company has offered its support to the Andhra Pradesh government. As per the MoU between Visa and Government of Andhra Pradesh, the parties intend to collaborate to develop a robust digital payment ecosystem in Vizag through a multi-level approach that targets several stakeholders. Through the promotion of awareness campaigns and educational programmes, the MoU sets out to encourage both merchants and consumers to accept and adopt digital payments. To make payments more efficient for businesses, the government is taking Visa s support to enable digital payments for government and business segments, including the latest technologies in Quick Response (QR) code and Near-Field Communication (NFC). Visa will also develop a curriculum for government and consumers, including modules to scale financial literacy. By encouraging the use of electronic payments in the city, with a special focus to include traditionally underserved segments, the agreement promises to make Vizag more financially inclusive and accepting of the digital future. TR Ramachandran, Group Country Manager, Visa India & South Asia, speaking on this collaboration said, Visa welcomes the opportunity to partner with the State Government of Andhra Pradesh on this unique and strategic endeavor. We propose to undertake this initiative as a part of Visa s global financial inclusion efforts that aim to provide 500 million underserved with a payment account by 2020. We are committed to bringing Visa s global expertise, innovations, and resources to make this endeavour a success. With the launch of BharatQR, a global first of its kind low cost payment solution, we hope to rapidly scale up the number of small merchants accepting digital payments. In addition, we hope to implement innovative commercial payment solutions that will accrue significant benefits to the state. Thomson Reuters (TR) Corporation is a provider of news and information for a range of professional markets. The company operates through three segments: Financial & Risk, Legal, and Tax & Accounting. The Financial & Risk segment is a provider of critical news, information and analytics, enabling transactions and connecting communities of trading, investment, financial and corporate professionals, as well as provides regulatory and operational risk management solutions. Commenting on the MoU, Pradeep Lankapalli, Managing Director, Thomson Reuters South Asia said, The Andhra Pradesh Government s vision of transforming Visakhapatnam as the next fintech destination is admirable. As world s oldest fintech company, with 150 years of financial innovation history, Thomson Reuters will serve as an accelerator in this journey. Our Open platform technology and access to global best practices, will provide the right enablers and expertise to the Andhra Pradesh government as they pursue the goal of building a global fintech hub. Fintech Valley Vizag is fast becoming the epicentre of fintech disruption. Since the launch of Fintech Tower, the Andhra Pradesh government has signed thirteen MoUs, of which six are with renowned educational institutions and seven with corporations seeking to disrupt the fintech sector. The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has offered full support to companies, incubators, facilitators and start-ups, inviting anyone with disruptive ideas to be a part of Fintech Valley, on the edge of innovation. Aiding the state s efforts to make Vizag a global destination for fintech disruptors and innovators is KPMG, the Knowledge Partner of the Fintech Valley Vizag. The IT sector in Vizag has achieved an annual turnover of INR 2,000 crore. The city is supported by a robust industrial base and educational infrastructure that is being expanded with the support of innovative start-ups and firms. Additionally, it offers peaceful solace compared to the bustling tech-hubs India otherwise offers, to innovate the future of fintech. About Fintech Valley Vizag The next wave of digital disruption in Fintech and innovation is taking place in Fintech Valley Vizag The Fintech Valley brings together public and private players, state of the art incubators and accelerators, innovation labs, mentorships, angel investors and anyone willing to break free from traditional processes. The self-sustained global Fintech Ecosystem provides more than just access to Fintech and its innovators; it nurtures an oasis in which cyber security, block chain, digital education and research thrive at international standards. The Fintech Valley was built to equip individuals and businesses with a unique set of opportunities to grow through enabling market access for start-ups to angel investors, and providing world-class infrastructure, funding, human capital and innovation. Driven by Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu s vision to create 5 lakh jobs in Andhra Pradesh by 2020 through technology-enabled services, the recently established Fintech Valley is a playground for start-ups and innovators looking to disrupt traditional business processes. Vizag is set in the #1 ranked state for ease of doing business and boasts a strong IT industry with a turnover of Rs. 2,000 crore, supported by a robust industrial base and educational infrastructure that is continuously expanding. Fintech Valley is the destination in India to achieve unmatched business goals and successes that can compete internationally. CELL IT, VOL-11, I SSUE-8 6 KRISHNA, March -2017
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NEWS IN FOCUS APNRT and IT Ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh Majority of the IT companies in undivided Andhra Pradesh made Hyderabad their home resulting in enormous proliferation of IT ecosystem. Consequently, other cities in then Andhra Pradesh lagged significantly. After the division of the state, this lack of available ecosystem has become a significant handicap to attract new IT companies to the state. IT industry in general also is undergoing significant changes due to introduction of automation resulting in limited expansion and even shrinkage of companies in some cases. Focus also has shifted to proliferation and success of small to moderate size niche companies instead of growth of large companies. APNRT has decided on a comprehensive approach involving means of production, human resources and marketing support to entice these companies back to Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh state already has an excellent incentive package for IT companies to relocate back to the state. Since majority of these NRT owned companies are small to medium sized, APNRT had made some recommendations to the IT department to tweak the incentive package. Based on the feedback from these companies, we started providing them with well-equipped quality plug and play space to avoid them having to incur a large capital expense. In addition to this benefit, state also provided for a one- By Dr.Ravi Kumar P.Vemuru, MD., APNRT time assistance fee of Rs 50,000 to 150,000 per employee hired. This incentive package coupled with exhortation from APNRT convinced almost 60 small sized IT companies to relocate back to Andhra Pradesh. About 20 of them have started operations already. Another 40 of them are awaiting provision of quality office space which has been in short supply in our new Andhra Pradesh. In addition to these IT companies, APNRT also was able to win from AP Government, some incentives for IT training institutions as well. Gov of AP has decided to provide them a onetime subsidy of 50 % of their fixed capital investment excluding real estate. APNRT could convince 18 IT training companies from Hyderabad and Bangalore to relocate to Amaravati and Vishakhapatnam to start creation of IT resources in Andhra Pradesh. APNRT also has arranged for partial subsidy of the cost of this training for the students using convergence from AP Skill development corporation, Kapu corporation, BC corporation, SC/ST corporation, Brahmin corporation as well as from WAKF board. To bring these trained resources closer to these IT companies and training institutions, APNRT also has launched a portal ITCentral. IN. This portal allows companies to post their current and future requirements to guide the students and training institutions to prepare the resources in those areas. Students can search for jobs as well as training institutions to upgrade their skills. Training institutions can post their courses and modify them as per the requirements of the industry. To attract the bigger players in IT, APNRT has decided to adopt the cluster model which has been quite successful in manufacturing industry. In our proposed e-cluster model, APNRT proposes that the Govt of AP provide quality infrastructure to house the companies in addition to providing for common training facilities for creation of resources and marketing support when appropriate. APNRT also strives to recruit one or two anchor clients to support initiation of the cluster. Government of Andhra Pradesh will invest in common facilities by recruiting training institutions to start creation of well-trained resources for the industry to choose from. Three clusters of one each in e-health services, VFX and financial services are in progress already with anchor clients and training institutions in place. APNRT wish to become a one stop shop for these companies for arranging infra structure, governmental incentives, provision of human resources (training, recruitment and subsidies) and whenever appropriate, marketing support. For the new IT companies considering expansion or relocation, APNRT can provide assistance in many areas to help their decision making regarding the location. APNRT can also become the conduit to get trained resources, incentives from Government as well as physical relocation in to Andhra Pradesh. About APNRT: Majority of Indian owned IT companies in USA belong to people from Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh Government and Hon CM Nara Chandra Babu Naidu formed APNRT (Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society) and gave it the task of enticing them back to the state to function as a seed towards development of local IT industry. AP Govt, Microsoft ink MoU toutilize MS Azure Stack Government of Andhra has entered into an agreement with technology giant Microsoft to utilise MS Azure Stack for AP government state data centre. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Naidu was present at the MoU signing which took place at a recent event Microsoft Future Decoded in Mumbai. Under the MoU, Microsoft Azure Stack will be used to migrate live applications currently hosted in our Hyderabad State Data Centre (SDC) to Vizag data centre. During this meeting with Mr. Nadella, there were discussions on the future of e-governance, technology, skill development and job creation for the youth of our state. I m confident that Microsoft will support Andhra Pradesh in becoming digital AP and a knowledge hub, said Naidu. USB-C accessories from CADYCE Cadyce a pioneer in hardware solutions and networking technology, announces the availability their finest USB-C accessories. After making waves on the global stage with its premium range of MFi certified Apple accessories and computer peripherals, the IT giant is strengthening its presence at the grassroots level across remote regions too. USB-C is the cable of the future and will be used widely to simplify your life. By using a single type of USB-C connector, wide range of devices can be connected such as VGA, Ethernet, HDMI and older versions of USB. All new USB-C port is half the width and onethird the height of a standard USB connector and only slightly larger than Apple s Lightning or the micro-usb connectors. A USB-C port measures just 8.4mm by 2.6mm only. Cadyce has launched 14 models in USB-C accessories including Multiport Adapters, cables and converters for USB-C enabled gadgets. These adapters/ Cables /converters help user to get friendlier with their USB-C devices. CELL IT, VOL-11, I SSUE-8 8 KRISHNA, March -2017
Connectivity ASM: Bangalore - B. Giribabu - 9845312000, Mangalore - Prashanth K - 9663863404, Vizag - Balasubrahmanyam Basava - 9618749772, Vijayawada - Bapatla Joshi - 9247800202, Secunderabad - Naveen Kommukuri - 9701532987 Dealers: Bangalore: Arihant Infocom - 9731398226/ 080-41540375/76/77, Mangalore: Compunet - Kodialbail - 9448156732, IPEX TECHNOLOGIES - Near Kudroli Temple - 8050121818, MANHARS - Deepa towers - 9886260728, PRIME COMPUTERS - Near KSRTC - 9844314568, Udupi: SYS-COMP - Opp Postoffice, Sriram Build - 9448124913, SOFT-PRO - K.M Marg - 9845243035, Secunderabad: Vishal Computech Pvt Ltd - CTC - 9866157801/ 9248071724, Shweta Computers & Peripherals - CTC - 9000018554, Blue way it Solutions - Begumpet - 8885514488, Statorn Business Solutions Pvt Ltd - Gandhi Nagar - 9849471429, Khammam: Sri Krishna Computers - 9866312928, Warangal: Vr. Marketers - Hanamkonda - 9908099902, Vijayawada: Baid Electronics - No. 18A & B,N V K R Towers, Opp: Siddhartha Arts College - 9246111666, Shwetha Computer Park - Revenue Colony, Opp Sidhartha College - 9848127866, Krishna Computer Peripherals - Shop No 50, NTR Complex - 9246476588, Compage Computers - Beside RR Joints, Mogal Rajapuram - 9246493094, Vishal Peripherals - Revenue Colony - 9248071723, RK Computers - Musem Road - 9440173596, Jagruti Computers - NTR Complex - 9246464701, Expert Systems - Opp M&M, MG Road - 9246492715, Vyshnavi Computers - Hilton Towers, Governor Pet - 9848080026, TIRUPATI: Helpline Business Solutions - Shop.NO.337, 2nd Floor, L V Complex, Prakasham Road - 9032013599, Ur Tek, Sridevi Complex - 9849164739, S.V. Technologies - Opp SV Music College, Prakasam Rd - 9948087771, SV Computers - N Gadgets - 13/5/531/B1/7AT, Yelamuri Complex, Tatanagar - 9393775765, ONGOLE: Virat Systems - Door No: 7-338 (12-2), Lambadi Donka, Kurnool Road - 9246462940, NELLORE: JK Computers, Opp Leela Mahal, VRC Centre - 9440455087, Adilakshmi Computer Needs, Next to Narthaki Theater - 9866114271, SV Computers N Gadgets - Shop No. F4, 1st Floor, Ravula Arcade Complex, G.T.Road - 9848175765, Guntur: Sri KP Babu Computers - 2/1, Brodipet - 9246422235, Lakshmi Vigneswara Electronics - Kothapet - 9618721111, Arihanth Electronics, 6Th Lane, 1st Cross Road, Arundelpet - 9963824053, Anantapur: LK Technologies, Opp S V Hospital, Kamala Nagar - 9032013599, Kadapa: Expert Systems & Softwares, Opp LIC Buldings - 9885653788, Kurnool: New Global Computers, Shop No 49, RMK Plaza - 9581177777, RK Solution - Shop No 10,11,12 Ucon Plaza - 9848076354, Visakhapatnam: VJ Sales Corporation - Diamond Point - 9849117674, Technosonics, Dhaba Garden - 9849341222, Neelam Computer Bazaar, Diamond Point - 9000380388, Sri Satyam Computech, CMR Road, Opp. Audi Showroom - 9010098073, Rajahmundry: City Computer, Near Kumari Talkies - 9000405832, Vizianagaram: SS.computer shoppe - MAYURI JN - 9246645588 CELL IT, VOL-11, I SSUE-8 9 KRISHNA, March -2017
IOT & CLOUD HCL Infosystems Bets Big on Cloud & IoT Solutions Showcases Managed Cloud & Discrete Manufacturing solutions at Future Decoded, Microsoft India s flagship technology and business conference HCL Infosystems, one of India s premier IT Services, Distribution and Digital Solutions Company, showcased Cloud and IoT based solutions at the Future Decoded, Microsoft India s flagship conference, being held in Mumbai on 21st 22nd February. Bimal Das, Joint President Enterprise Products Aeris Communications offers cloud computing space with AerCloud TM Highly scalable Cloud based time-series database Offers a cost-effective, pay-as-you-grow model to enterprises AerCloud is an IoT cloud platform for collecting, managing and analyzing sensor data for Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. It enables applications to seamlessly scale up to millions of devices while ensuring bullet-proof reliability. AerCloud thus helps enterprises meet the data collection, management, and analytics challenges of the Internet of Things (IoT). AerCloud is a highly scalable time-series data- Verizon announced the global launch of Exponent Technologies, a new business and technology venture offering a unique portfolio of software and internet platforms designed to enable carriers around the world to quickly deploy and launch next-generation solutions. Exponent offers a foundation for carriers to fuel their digital transformation and compete with a range of new digital service providers by expanding their Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Media Services and other Internet Service Delivery platforms. Exponent combines Verizon s cutting edge expertise and innovation, through its extensive research and development, to provide carriers with the right tools and services to usher in the next generation of growth. As carriers transform their businesses to meet consumers evolving digital expectations, Exponent provides a critical foundation for new products and services to enable them to optimize performance, manage scalability, expand technology solutions and monetize assets. As carriers around the world seek to compete with new, emerging technology players and OTT service providers, Exponent provides a cost-effective way for them to leverage Verizon s investment and experience to diversify and help grow their revenue streams while relying on our tradition of Distribution Business, HCL Infosystems said, HCL Infosystems is committed to helping its clients leverage digital technologies such as Cloud and Internet of Things, to extract higher business value through reduced costs, enhanced productivity and heightened customer experience. This is aligned to our mission of being the Technology Lifecycle Partner of our client enterprises. We are delighted to be associated with Future Decoded, as it is the perfect platform for us to project our end-to-end emerging technology solutions and capabilities. We are confident that the unique synergies between HCL Infosystems and Microsoft will enable enterprises in India and globally base designed to meet the challenges of scale, speed and rich analytics that innovative IoT applications demand. Delivered as a platformas-a-service (PaaS), AerCloud offers a cost-effective, pay-as-you-grow model which minimizes up-front expenses and enables nearly unlimited future growth. Unlike most Application Enablement Platforms (AEPs), AerCloud can take your application from prototype to full scale production. Key Features: Secure, reliable collection, storage, analysis and publishing of M2M and IoT data that scales to leverage the power and potential of digital transformation. Mr. Amit Kumar, General Manager, Small and mid-market solutions and Partners, Microsoft India said, Future Decoded is Microsoft s flagship technology and business convention which will give the audience an opportunity to engage in conversations on how to transform the future of their companies, through interactions with world-class subject matter experts on digital technology. I am really excited about HCL Infosystems showcasing its Cloud and IoT technologies at the event. These technologies will only further accelerate the digital transformation journey of organizations. to millions of users and billions of devices as needed Industry standard protocols for collecting data from devices including CoAP and MQTT as well as support for custom protocols REST API that supports both pushing data to applications and applications pulling data on-demand A secure data sharing interface that enables sensor data to be consumed by applications across your enterprise or by third parties Key Benefits: Build the most compelling applications Remove the limits to growing your business Provide bullet-proof service Get to market faster Lower your infrastructure costs Solves the sensor data challenge that poses serious technical challenges Verizon Launches Exponent Technologies innovation, reliability and excellence, said Brian Higgins, Vice President and GM Global Products at Verizon. Our launch of Exponent demonstrates our commitment to providing best-in-class experiences and services to our partners and customers. Exponent platforms provide a broad range of business and technical benefits to carriers including: Exponent Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Platform through the application of advance machine learning techniques, deep analytics, and artificial intelligence, exponent s Big Data and AI platform enables service providers to analyze and predict end users usage and behavior patterns, enabling new and unique revenue streams. Exponent IoT Platform a comprehensive platform where carriers can manage all end users devices and connections, host applications for consumption by the broader ecosystem and provide a robust set of tools for the developer community. From chipset to application delivery management, Exponent s IoT platform is a one stop shop for all IoT needs. Exponent Cloud Computing and Storage Platform designed from the ground up, this container-based, open source computing and storage platform, enables the carrier community to quickly and flexibly scale to the customers ever increasing usage demands. Exponent Media Services Platform a full suite of media solutions to handle everything form content ingestion to the final user device. With this platform carriers can service traditional linear TV, OTT and mobile services and rely on Exponent s platform to handle the complexity to deliver a great customer experience Exponent Internet Services Delivery Platform a flow based network delivery platform that delivers the ability for operators to maximize their investment and differentiate themselves in the marketplace through dynamic traffic steering capabilities, data and video optimization, and unique dynamic billing models All of Exponent s Platforms are designed and engineered to be highly scalable, interoperable and micro-services based. These key design philosophies simplify carrier deployment timelines to begin generating revenue as quickly as possible. Exponent s approach of designing and deploying platforms with an open architecture model offers carriers an innovative and much-needed entry into new growth areas, while mitigating the required investment and resources to get started. There is significant value for both sides in this model. said Courtney Munroe, Group Vice President at IDC Research. CELL IT, VOL-11, I SSUE-8 10 KRISHNA, March -2017
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IOT & CLOUD ~ A brief view of two core areas where synchronization between IoT and Internet technologies is seamlessly happening ~ Connecting machines, devices, sensors, and other things of daily use with an intelligent network and make sense out of them, has huge promises to change everyday life. As can be expected by taking in our entire world and attempting to change it one stroke and with one magic wand is unrealistic, challenging and cause for chaos in the short term. For business decision makers and technology providers, some measure of clarity and progress can be made by understanding the challenges of applying IoT to business. In this article we analyze two principal challenges in making this happen. Technology protocols: The challenges of IoT rest in the ability to connect sensors and devices to the Internet. To connect to the Internet any device and application must use Internet Protocol stacks. It is for this reason that devices called Internet Gateways have been created that connect to non IP devices and networks on one side and the Internet driven applications, devices and networks, on the other side. By doing so, Internet Gateways need to be tailored for the type of local networks and local applications that they manage on one side and How IoT and Internet Will Converge By Bruce Zhou, CEO, AXILSPOT how they connect to the Internet on the other side. Over the years, countless Internet Protocol driven applications, software tools and diagnostic kits have been developed and exist, that can be applied to IoT devices and sensors, with or without much adaptation. This will help to get the IoT environment up and running in a short period of time, relatively speaking. That is provided they are in the same Internet Protocol environment. The basis for the development of Internet Protocol applications till now has been growing availability of large computing power and significant memory capacity to manage complexity of the Internet Protocol based applications. And all this within localized high cost nodes like desktops, notebooks, smartphones, tablets, amongst others. This is the exact antithesis of the IoT environment as it exists today, which is low cost, low power consuming, low computing capacity, and distributed computing nodes. Networking architecture: When building an IoT network it is essential to plan and look ahead. It is also important to converse with all departments associated with the benefits and operations of the IoT network and applications. When dealing with tens and hundreds of thousands of sensors and devices in any IoT project, it is pivotal to have a networking strategy to ensure the end result is managed chaos instead of unmanaged chaos. Industry consultants who have gone through such projects point out, IoT application and network designs need to be built looking at requirements five years from now. When in doubt the rule of thumb is design networks for a requirement that is 10X the number of devices that are connecting in now. Another important consideration is to design the wireless environment thinking about what will happen in that specific industry over next five years. While the benefits of such best practices are self-evident, industry surveys show that such discussions are not happening as much as they should. If all else fails, the minimum rule of thumb to apply, think big for IoT. Looking ahead into the requirements for IoT type of networks there is a significant change in the way devices will communicate. More often than not, communication signals will hop from device to device, to enter and leave the network of devices, connecting into and out of their mesh network. Utilizing a number of hops between devices rather than the conventional hub to spoke jump will become the standard for most IoT applications and networks. The key here is multiple and random paths between IoT devices, based on predefined algorithms, rather than a fixed point to point hop. This saves power, saves cost, builds scale, and builds redundancy. These networks are called mesh networks and the devices are called wireless nodes. Since connectivity within mesh networks rely on each other, their efficiency grows with an increase in the number of devices. Mesh networks become more efficient as the number of wireless nodes inside them increases. This is the opposite of what happens with the hub and spoke, star network arrangement. As silicon technologies enhance the computing capabilities of IoT sensors, devices, machines and appliances, they will increasingly become more Internet compatible. At that stage the two worlds will come together in exponential fashion and the true power of IoT will become a reality. Flipkart and Microsoft forge cloud partnership to expand e-commerce in India Microsoft and Flipkart, India s leading marketplace, announced a strategic partnership to provide consumers in India with the best online shopping service. As a first step in the broad collaboration between the two companies, Flipkart will adopt Microsoft Azure as its exclusive public cloud platform. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Flipkart Group CEO Binny Bansal announced the news at an event in Bangalore. At Microsoft, we aim to empower every Indian and every Indian organization with technology and key to this is forging strategic partnerships with innovative companies like Flipkart, said Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft. Combining Microsoft s cloud platform and AI capabilities with Flipkart s existing services and data assets, will enable Flipkart to accelerate its digital transformation in e-commerce and deliver new customer experiences. Flipkart has always been committed to its vision of transforming commerce in India through technology. Given Microsoft s strong reputation in cloud computing, coupled with scale and reliability, this partnership allows us to leverage our combined strength and knowledge of technology, e-commerce and markets to make online shopping more relevant and enriching for customers, said Binny Bansal, Group CEO and Co-Founder, Flipkart. Launched in 2007, Flipkart has amassed unparalleled scale in India through customer-centric innovations that have made online shopping a seamless, accessible and affordable experience for over 100 million Indians. Its innovative disruptions like cash on delivery, No cost EMI, Product Exchange, easy returns, same day delivery and instant refunds have paved the way for the e-commerce market in India. Starting with computing infrastructure, Microsoft Azure will ultimately add a layer of advanced cloud technologies and analytics to Flipkart s existing data centres. Microsoft s strong presence in India along with its global scale allows for continued growth and expansion, setting the stage for the long-term partnership. Flipkart plans to leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning and analytics capabilities in Azure, such as Cortana Intelligence Suite and Power BI, to optimize its data for innovative merchandising, advertising, marketing and customer service. With powerful insights about its business and new, intelligent services, Flipkart can deliver increasingly relevant and personalized experiences to its customers. CELL IT, VOL-11, I SSUE-8 12 KRISHNA, March -2017
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ASSOCIATIONS Virudhunagar, Madurai and Tirunelveli Associations Get New Team The associations in Virudhunagar, Madurai and Tirunelveli has recently elected their new office bearers in their respective association meetings at their cities. The new teams will start functioning from the next financial year or from the current calender year and the tenure is 12 months. Virudhunagar: Virudhunagar IT association-vdcdas, has recently elected their new office bearers. The new team will be headed by H.Athithan. C.Sermaraja (Secretary ), S.Thirumalai Rajan (Treasurer), T Seeniraj (VP), e-caps2 R Seenivasan (JS) and K Sivabalan (Joint Treasurer) are the other office-bearers. A.Senraya Perumal, who is completing his tenure, on explaining the activities of the association during his term said that the forum has actively participated in all forms of activities both social and business terms. Epson India Pvt Ltd with VDCDAS had a Technical knowledge updates, Tally had a workshop on GST updates to industries and companies are some of the vendor activities of the association. He also said that VDCDAS Cricket & Badmiton teams actively participated in Confed Sports meet, our 22 members participated in sports meet. The association has also never failed to show their support for social cause. The association participated in support of Jallikattu protest held at Sivakasi and had a team outing at Vembar Beach for the members. Madurai: The Madurai IT Association- Computer and Media Society (CAMS) has recently elected their office bearers. According an official note, the new team includes N Senthilkumar as the president of the assocaition. The other office bearers incude D Vikas Daga (VP), M Ashwin Jeyakumar (Seceretary), K Ponmani (Treasurer) and S Suresh (Joint-seceretary). Tirunelveli: The computer dealers association of Tirunelveli (CDAT) new team has Agnibeen announced recently. Accordingly, V Muthukumar will be the new president. B Venkateswaran (Secretary), M Manisuresh (Treasurer), H Noushad Batcha (VP) and A.P.Mohan (Joint-Secretary) are the other office bearers. The newly elected team assures the routine activities of the association both in terms of social and business also ensuring a family meet of the association. Championship, Presidentship From Confed 5 Companies That Bagged Award Of Excellence At ISODA TS7 Dindigul: It seems to be a Double Damaka (Double joy) for the Dingul IT Association. COSWAD, the Dindigul IT association members upturn their collars for two reasons- their team, under the leadership of Kajendiran won the winning their championship and the association member Ramesh M is going to be the new president of the association for the forthcoming financial year. The Confed-ITA, the Tamil Nadu based IT association has recenly conducted their EC meeting where the new office bearers of the forum for the next financial year were announced. Accordingly, R Rameshkumar from the Dindigul association has been named the new president. The other office bearers include, K.Suresh Kumar from Trichy (VP), P.G Sunil Kumar from Marthandam (Seceretary), S.Kalidass from Pollachi (Treasurer) and.r.jayapaul from Puducherry and P.Karthikeyan from Namakkal (Joint-secretaries). The summit is planned to happen in a private resort in Kodaikanal between April 7, 2017 to April 9, 2017. With the GST coming in effect, the summit will have variety of opportunity for the sponsors to reach out to the members across the state under one roof. Besides, the new team consists of experienced professionals in both distribution and service segments. We can assure the best RoI for the members, Ramesh Kumar said. Ho Chi Minh: Infotech Software Dealers Association (ISODA) has recently conducted their seventh version of the annual flagship event- Tech Summit here recently. The theme of the summit was explained- Xcel through strengthening the alliances, Xcellerate yourself for the next level of skill-sets and Xceeed- not just as an individual but also as an entire team and stakeholder. As a part of the event, the association rolls out an award for the best partners implementation from the members on various parameters. The nominations will be scrutinised by a jury who announce the winners during the event. Out of many entries, the jury of the event has shortlisted 5 companies across the country on various categories. Secure Network Solutions India: The Chennai-based company has bagged the award under the Security category. The company had showed a constant growth over 40 % increase in the profit. Besides introducing security incident event monitoring solution software they had also measured employee KRA/KPI though Balanced Score Card(BSC) use PMS tools. Some of the other aspects that lead the organization to the award were implementation of SAP, ISO 27001:2013 certification. upgraded from SME 3 to SME 2 CRISIL rating, consistent award winner from vendor, Industry Associations and Channel/Business Magazines and encouraging employee to upgrade their knowledge. Dev Information Technology has won the award for Business Transformation. The company has doubled the profit in 3 years. Introduced latest technology IoT ( Internet of Things), invested on 3D holography R& D lab and implemented internal tools and process to have control over operations to increase efficiency and reduce cost. Besides this Dev information technology has also acquired a Canada based IT software company to improve business. The company is working towards getting listed NSE stock exchange first ever SME IT in Gujarat. CELL IT, VOL-11, I SSUE-8 14 KRISHNA, March -2017
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