Archive for December, 2008

What strikes me at the first look is their slogan “Understanding what’s important”. Now I guess if organizations got that right 100% of customers needs would be fulfilled. M&T offers the newest high-yield online account. What it means is that in addition to a great interest rate which your money will get. You... »

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Nokia’s security appliance business. The two businesses have collaborated over the past decade to deliver industry-leading enterprise security solutions. Building on this collaboration, Check Point will provide... »

Bharti Airtel, India’s leading integrated telecom service provider today signed a strategic agreement with Virtela, a leading global managed service provider, to significantly enhance its international managed MPLS (Multi Protocol Label Switching) connectivity outside of India to more than 5,000 PoPs (Point of Presence) across 190 countries. Under the agreement, Bharti Airtel and Virtela... »

In times of recession travel costs take their toll. What is required is discount airfare combined with a great travel strategy. Now here is a site that has it all. You can compare between fares. There is also comparison shopping for travel made really easy. Enter your trip once and you can directly search.... »

Furthering its goal to develop homegrown technical skills and career certifications through education initiatives, Cisco marked the first graduation of students from its Indian Global Talent Acceleration Program (GTAP) here last week. Launched in October 2008, the Cisco® GTAP is part of an ongoing investment in the region aimed at developing next-generation local network consulting... »

In its quest for moving on a sustainable development pathway, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Center for Innovation and Renewable Energy (CIRE) signed a memorandum of understanding declaring to promote renewable energy and energy efficient technologies in both the countries and the Latin American society at large. Dr RK Pachauri, Director General... »

Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, has announced that the number of properties in its Global Distribution System (GDS) has reached 80,000, providing a vast choice for travel agents and greater visibility for the participating hotels. Overall hotel bookings made through the Amadeus GDS during... »

okia Siemens Networks forms partnerships with three educational institutions in India Under its “Uniting Communities” program of corporate social responsibility, Nokia Siemens Networks has entered into partnerships with three educational institutions in India to foster communications and information technology skills and opportunities for students. Under its ‘Bridge the Gap’ program, the company will work with... »

MindTree Limited, a global IT and R&D services company, announced today that it has been declared the winner of the National Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance for 2007-08. The award was presented to MindTree Chairman & Managing Director Ashok Soota by the Vice President of India Mohammad Hamid Ansari in New Delhi on... »

Fidelity Mutual Fund has announced a dividend of Rs. 0.70 per unit (Face Value of Rs.10 per unit) in its open-ended, gilt scheme, the Fidelity Flexi Gilt Fund, subject to availability of distributable surplus. All investors registered in the Dividend Option as on December 26, 2008 will be entitled to this dividend which will... »