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Follow UsDax launches cable modem
CHENNAI: Dax has extended its modem line with the launch of the Dax Cable Modem, which enables the Internet to be accessed through cable. The modem uses the cable TV Network, which is attached to two leads--one to a splitter and the other to the Dax cable modem. The other lead is connected to the TV. The cable modem is then connected to the PC through an Ethernet interface. This enables the home user to access both the TV and Internet, simultaneously.
According to company sources, the cable modem, which is priced at Rs 15,000, will enable users to surf the Internet at speeds, which are 25-30 times faster than a telephone line modem. The download speed, however, is 700 times faster. The additional cost to the customer would be a nominal increase in the monthly cable TV subscription. The subscriber can also avoid the cost of phone usage (as is the case of phone line modems).
Deepak Mizra, Director, Apcom Computers, said, "The Internet revolution is sweeping the country with a burgeoning number of Internet users. This, coupled with the traffic congestion on the Net due to limited bandwidth, has made Internet access more expensive and slower. The modem makes Internet access faster and cheaper for home users, which also happens to be MNCS DOCSIS (worldwide cable modem standard) compliant." The estimated market for cable modems during the next year is 80,000 units.
Cyber News ServiceMascot Systems ties up with Oracle India
CHENNAI: Mascot Systems and Oracle Education India have launched a joint training program to offer training on Oracle Applications. The course, initially being launched in Pune and Chennai, will soon be offered at a few other centers across the country. The `Oracle Applications Implementation Masters Program’ has been developed by Oracle India with support from the training arm of Mascot Systems. The program has been designed to make the technical/functional professionals competent in implementing Oracle Applications like Financials and Manufacturing.
The program offers a 10-week long training followed by a nine-week internship at Mascot Systems to give implementation exposure with near real-life projects. The course fee for this complete program is Rs 1,95,000. SV Krishna, Director, Education, Oracle Software India Limited, stated, "This comprehensive program which is blended with internship will help participants acquire the skills which are the key to a successful implementation." Oracle Software India Limited is a subsidiary of the $9.3 billion Oracle Corporation, USA.
CHENNAI: Syntel Inc, an advanced technology consulting firm, has won a $10 million contract from the Florida-based GTE Data Services (GTEDS), the information technology group of $25 billion telecommunications giant GTE. Syntel will provide Internet development as well as software application development and maintenance consulting services to GTEDS as part of Medicaid system management effort for the State of Missouri. With teams working in concert in different time zones, the client benefits from a virtual 24-hour production. "By selecting Syntel, GTEDS is leveraging our deep experience in both the healthcare industry and in managing advanced technology initiatives,' said Jay Clark, Syntel Vice President of Global Applications Management. Syntel has extensive experience in the healthcare and insurance industry, working with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, AIG, Kemper, as well as GTEDS' Q/Care product line. GTEDS, which is a data processing center, mainly deals in mainframe and minicomputer processing, data storage and national network access. Syntel Inc provides solutions in e-business, web services, data warehousing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), as well as enterprise application integration (EAI). Through its Digital Blueprinting, Architect, and Renovate methodology, Syntel helps leading corporations rapidly enhance their Digital Ecosystems. It delivers technology solutions to firms such as AIG, Dayton, Hudson, Borders, Kemper, Daimler-Chrysler, Humana, among others.
Syntel bags $10m. contract from GTE Data Services
TCS’ accounting package to come bundled with TVSE printers
TVSE’s impact printers sold in the Small Business Segment will come with TCS's business accounting product--EX Personal Accountant. An MoU to this effect was signed by the Rs 1560 crore TCS, India’s largest IT company, and TVSE. Re-engineered from E.X.Next Generation, an accounting package developed by TCS, Personal Accountant has been specifically designed to address the need of the small business community. It claims to have everything that a user would expect of an accounting software--rich functionality, the latest in technology and simple easy-to-use user interface.
S Ramadorai, CEO, TCS, said "TCS has taken the initiative to introduce best practices in business accounting and prepare the business community for the e-revolution of the future. We are happy to join hands with TVSE in taking this initiative to greater heights of success." S Mahalingam, Executive Vice President, TCS, stated, "With this tie-up, TCS and TVSE would jointly leverage their respective strengths and provide best of breed products and services to the small business segment."
TVS Electronics is part of the Rs 7000 crore TVS Group and is the largest manufacturer of computer peripherals in India. TVSE has technical collaborations with the Citizen Watch Company, Oki Electric (Japan) and Invertomatic Victron (Netherlands) to manufacture printers, keyboards and UPS systems in India.