Thiruvananthapuram-based IBS Software Services, an IT firm, a provider of IP products for transportation and logistics sectors, plans to invest Rs 160 crore over the next 18 months to expand its

IBS plans Rs 160cr expansion

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Embarking on a major IT talent hunt, Thiruvananthapuram-based SunTec Business Solutions has kicked off an initiative that would help the company hire the cream among engineering students in Kerala and

SunTec Business on recruitment drive

The countrys largest IT firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) subsidiary Diligenta, a UK-based financial services authority-regulated, has won a business process outsourcing (BPO) contract worth #100

Diligenta bags Rs 788 cr BPO contract

For phone fanatics, this year's Union Budget was bad news, thanks to the tax increase on mobile phones that cost more than Rs 2,000. It was a double whammy for mobile addicts  they were about to experience withdrawal symptoms at the conclusion of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. But lets get our spirits high by looking back on what were the best to happen at this year's event.Sony Xperia Tablet ZIf the Sony Xperia Z handset was the showstopper at CES this year, its elder sibling laid claim to the spot in Barcelona, not least because it was dunked in a tub of water at the Sony stall. The 6.9-mm thin and and light tablet features a 10.1-inch HD display, a 8.1 MP rear and 2MP rear snappers and is powered by a 1.5Ghz quad-core Snapdragon processor. The amazingly tough gadget interacts with other Android devices via NFC and is powered by a 6,000mAh battery.YotaPhoneDid you pray a phone which would also double up as an excellent eBook reader, while not compromising on battery li

The best of MWC 2013

The announcement represents Yahoo's second group shutdown of products since Mayer, a former Google executive, became CEO of the struggling Web portal in JulyYahoo Inc is shutting down seven products, including its mobile app for Blackberry smartphones, as new Chief Executive Marissa Mayer takes a page from Google Inc's Playbook by eliminating unsuccessful products en masse.The product shutdowns, which Yahoo announced on its official company blog on Friday, are part of what the company said are regular efforts to evaluate and review its product lineup."The most critical question we ask is whether the experience is truly a daily habit that still resonates for all of you today," wrote Jay Rossiter, Yahoo's executive vice president of Platforms.The announcement represents Yahoo's second group shutdown of products since Mayer, a former Google executive, became CEO of the struggling Web portal in July. So-called "spring cleaning" announcements, in which multiple products are shut down, have

Yahoo to shut down 7 products, including Blackberry app

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Next generation e-ticketing system by year-end

Technology push for bookings; Wi-Fi facility on the go

BS Reporter

But company says its market share increased year-on-year in 2012

Samsung's grip on urban India's smartphone market loosens

Samsung's smartphones have been best sellers all over the world, but the company has been, until recently, marketing them to consumers, not businesses

Samsung armours Android to take on BlackBerry

Samsung Electronics Co is being probed by European Union antitrust regulators over licensing of patents to other mobile-phone manufacturers.

EU antitrust regulators probe Samsung over mobile patents

Facebook Inc's Sheryl Sandberg recently threw a fundraiser for President Obama, dining with Lady Gaga and the president himself. Last week, she was a highly visible co-chair of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Facebook's Sandberg friends Gaga to Obama

Information technology (IT) services company iGate has proposed a hike in the annual performance-based incentives of its president and CEO Phaneesh Murthy who played a pivotal role in the successful acquisition and integration of Mumbai-based Patni Computer Systems.

iGate top bosses to get salary, bonus hikes after Patni merger

The iPhone has taken a big bite out of the BlackBerry in a market where the older phone once dominated: business customers in North America.

BlackBerry under siege in Europe

Apple Inc named the chief executive officer of the largest UK consumer-electronics retailer to run its stores, ending more than seven months of searching for an executive to oversee international expansion.

Apple names Browett to lead retail biz

Cyber miscreants are relying on the fact that many Facebook users will hate the new Timeline feature. Facebook Timeline, best described as a detailed log of a person's life online, is being viewed with skepticism by those not keen on sharing details with everyone.

Facebook's Timeline scams hit users

Encouraged by the recent Supreme Court order in its favour, Vodafone Plc is taking on the income tax department, yet again.

Now, Vodafone takes on I-T dept over transfer pricing

Inspired by Singapore's famous chilli crab dish, researchers have created a miniature robot with a pincer and a hook that can remove early-stage stomach cancers without leaving any scars.

Now, crab-like robot to remove stomach cancer

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Facebook is expected to give paperwork to regulators on Wednesday morning for a $5-billion initial public offering (IPO) and has selected Morgan Stanley and four other bookrunners to handle the mega-IPO, sources close to the deal said.

Facebook to file $5-billion IPO

Syed Safawi, wireless business head of Reliance Communications, will soon be stepping down from the position.

RCom&#39;s wireless biz head Safawi to quit

Amazon.com fell as much as 7.3 per cent in German trading after sales missed estimates, signaling that its investments in media services, Kindle devices and shipping promotions have been slow to pay off.

Amazon's sales miss estimates, profit dips

Aiming to attract customers on-the-go, mobile applications (apps) and user-friendly mobile sites have become extremely important for hotels and restaurants.

Hospitality majors use mobile apps to boost biz

Amazon.com, today announced the launch of Junglee, a new online shopping service enabling customers to find and discover products available in India.

Amazon debuts junglee.com in India

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