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IBM solutions forum for SMEs

NAGPUR: IBM India Ltd conducted an IBM Solutions Forum 2001 at Nagpur for the

small and medium segments in the region. The forum aims at creating awareness of

IBM’s end-to-end, e-business transformation service capabilities for the

Indian small and medium business segments. Firm officials stated the main

objective of the forum was to create an awareness of IBM’s cost-effective

offerings for SMEs, to key decision- makers and businessmen. The industry

specific solutions that were presented were ERP solutions supply chain

management, CRM Solutions, e-business solutions and ISP engineering technology

solutions. - CNS

Epson's launches online contest

MUMABI: Epson India launched an online competition — "The Epson World

of Color Contest" with 123india.com - wherein a family can participate and

win Epson 2880 Dpi inkjet printers. The contest will involve solving five simple

riddles. The prize offered will be an Epson Stylus Color 680 - World's first

2880 dpi printer every fortnight, along with 123 india.com T-shirts. The winners

will be adjudged on the basis of a lucky draw. - CNS

Hysea unveils CD-ROM directory

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Software Exporters Association, a software exporters’

body has released its directory on a multimedia CD-ROM. It contains information

on the Andhra Government’s steps to promote IT industry and the available

infrastructure in the State. In addition, the CD also has a search facility to

help a user to quickly locate a potential partner in their area of interest.

Hysea president JA Chowdary said the CD-ROMs would be made available in various

foreign languages, enabling the forum in forging new relationships in the

international arena. - CNS