HP furthers its e-services strategy
NEW DELHI: Hewlett Packard India has set up a specialized division for
Complementary Products under the Enterprise Computing Sales Organization. The
new division will focus on procurement and reselling of third party products
that are complementary to existing line of products and services for its
enterprise customers. HP has a Complementary Products Division (HPCP) worldwide,
covering 47 countries representing over 300 third party products.
According to Ganesh Ayyar, President, HP India "The creation of HP
Complementary Products Division is a step further in HP's strategy of providing
total solutions to our enterprise customers". It fits well in our
e-services strategy under which HP hopes to partner with its customers in
transforming their business models to those that are in tune with the next step
of Internet paradigm."
HPCP in India would focus on specific areas such as Business Critical
Computing, E-services, Storage and Communication. HP already has partnerships
with leading organizations like Cisco and Oracle on a worldwide basis. In
addition, it will target companies like J&I, CNT and Nortel to focus on the
growth opportunities that India today offers as the 3rd largest market in Asia
Pacific, informed Graham, General Manager, HPCP.
Genesis Infotech to offer Enterprise Java Beans training
CHENNAI: Genesis Infotech Solutions Pvt Limited, a Chennai-based software
development, consulting and training company, enters high-end Java training
through an exclusive Authorized Training Partner tie-up with MageLang Institute,
USA. Besides the training center at Chennai, which was established a couple of
months ago, Genesis is planning to set up 15 more centers across the country by
the end of 2000 to train software professionals on Enterprise Java Beans (EJB).
The initial focus will be on Bangalore, Hyderabad and Coimbatore. "We
will probably be appointing quality franchisees, though it is still in the
planning stage and the investment details are yet to be worked out, " said
S. Mrithunjayan, Vice President, GI Solutions. Plans are on to open a training
center at Singapore as well, within the next six months.
The EJB course costing Rs 30,000 will be for a period of 12 weeks. Genesis,
claims Mrithunjayan, is the first to introduce this course in India. While
MageLang will provide the course materials, the faculty will be trained by
Genesis. "There will be web-based training provided as well under the
curriculum," said Mrithunjayan. Genesis is also involved in COM, DCOM and
COM+ training for companies like Siemens, Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS),
HCL etc.
The company plans to churn out 150-200 students in the first 6 months at
Chennai, with 10 students per batch. "That would generate a revenue of
close to Rs 50 lakh from training alone in Chennai," said the Vice
President. Genesis Infotech is also an e-commerce solution provider, and its
clients include Singapore Telecom and Singapore Pressholdings.
Intel processors give notebooks the speed of a desktop
BANGALORE: Intel Corporation today introduced mobile Pentium III processors
featuring Intel SpeedStep technology at 650 and 600 MHz. These CPUs will allow
notebook computers to function at desktop-class speeds, whether plugged in at
the office or operating in battery mode while on the go. These new processors
allow notebook manufacturers to incorporate 650 MHz of performance into a range
of notebook designs, including "thin and light" as well as full-size
mobile PCs.
"In the last three months, the mobile PC performance landscape has been
completely reshaped," said Avtar Saini, Director Intel South Asia.
"With the October introduction of the mobile Pentium III processors at 500
MHz, and now boosting that to 650 MHz with Intel SpeedStep technology, we have
nearly doubled the performance of mobile PC's. The performance v/s mobility
compromise is now obsolete." Intel also announced the availability of a
low-power mobile Pentium III processor running at 500 MHz (fixed frequency)
designed especially for the strict demands of even the smallest, lightest
"mini-notebooks. All these processors are now available in mobile PCs from
leading computer manufacturers.
Aptech builds India’s first industrial products portal
MUMBAI: The Mumbai-based Aptech Limited has built a comprehensive Industrial
Portal for IPF Online. Called industrialproductsfind.com, the portal will enable
the manufacturing Industry in India to access their counterparts globally to
offer their products and services for mutual benefit. According to a release,
the portal will bring together a gamut of industrial products, manufacturers,
buyers and sellers on a common B2B e-commerce platform.
Industrialproductsfind.com is owned by a Chennai-based start-up IPF Online
Limited, which was co-founded by IL&FS Venture Corporation Limited (IVC) and
RV Pandit, a noted economist and prime mover behind the monthly magazine,
Industrial Products Finder. Said C.K. Sharma, Vice President, Aptech Ltd, "Industrialproductsfind.com
promises to be the most definitive business portal for industrial products as it
leverages upon the high brand equity of IPF magazine, an industrial products
reckoner for 28 years. Our development approach took into account the business
needs of the audience, the need for creating virtual differentiators, and
creating a high value proposition for the buyer and seller."
The portal combines a database of over 10,000 products. Visitors will be able
to search for products and services through keywords and categories. In addition
to the core content, the site will have news, analyses and features relevant to
the vertical segments. The portal will also have a permanent virtual exhibition
of several companies and a "Find and Buy" facility that will enable
online negotiations leading to business being transacted virtually. The e-Trade
centre will enable manufacturers to put their entire offering on display,
similar to a real life exhibition.