17 enterprise-class processors, led by the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series, designed for addressing the increasing computing needs of many industries, was introduced by Intel. The Intel Xeon processor 5500 series, previously codenamed ‘Nehalem-EP,’ offers several technologies to improve system speed and versatility.
India has an average internet connection speed of 772 Kbps compared with the global average of 1.5 Mbps, says ‘State of the Internet’ report by Akamai Technologies, the US-based internet content distribution giant. South Korea has been ranked as the country with the highest percentage of connections on high broadband (greater than 5 Mbps).
Fujitsu Siemens Computers has now become a 100% subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited and has been renamed Fujitsu Technology Solutions (Holding) B.V. The new company is operating jointly with Fujitsu Services and a unified management under the Fujitsu brand. Both companies extend a comprehensive portfolio of products, solutions and services offering on a global scale to corporate customers in the Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) region.
Public sector majors Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) have signed an memorandum of understanding for setting up of a 250-MW joint manufacturing facility for solar photo voltaic cells, modules and silicon wafers. BEL and BHEL have an existing capacity of around 6 MW and 8 MW respectively.
Five-year-old Facebook is very soon expecting a membership 200 millionth users. This suggests that Facebook is rapidly becoming the Web
The Mobile gaming industry, is estimated to grow by upto 200% by the next financial year with the help of 3G. The Mobile gaming industry which is currently pegged at INR 100 crore is contributing just 1% of the entire VAS offering.
Gemini Communications Ltd a Chennai-based company is a provider of network, network security, LAN, WAN, E-Governance, ITeS, IT Strategic, IT consulting and wireless domains for small and mid-sized businesses. Its planning to restructure its RFID (radio frequency identification) and WiMax business. It also plans to issue equity shares on a preferential basis.
IT vendors are now looking at the next growth engine which is appearing in the form of domestic power sector. The government has budgeted INR 50,000 crore for the modernisation of the power sector of which INR 10,000 crore will be spent on IT.
A pilot project, Automation of Central Excise and Service Tax (ACES) has been launched in Bhubaneswar, bringing in more convenience to taxpayers. ACES is one of the mission mode projects identified under the national e-Governance plan and aims to automate all core processes of excise and service tax.
The pleasant surprise may turn into reality if and when the Gujarat government is planning to introduce its ambitious ‘Faceless 24×7 Governance’ scheme. The state government is aiming towards completing the programme of providing hassle-free services to the people by May 1, 2010.
