‘x’ is the word in Intel server space
IBM’s x440 server is a striking example of how proprietary innovation is still a key to success, even in commodity markets. Prashant L Rao finds that Big Blue’s xSeries is doing extremely well in the Intel server space because of its unique technology that lets IBM scale where no other vendor can—at least not with Intel’s popular Xeon MP processor

Taming Far-Eastern tigers and dragons
The Far East has been a bed of nails for the Indian IT industry of late. A string of negative incidents might just compel Indian IT companies to adopt a cautious approach with regard to their expansion plans for the region, says ABHINAV SINGH

KPIT reaps benefits through the inorganic route
The cultural, financial and strategic implications of a merged entity can be best assessed only after a certain period of time. KPIT Infosystems and Cummins Infotech came together in 2002, and are well beyond the consolidation phase today having emerged as a successful endeavour. Chitra Padmanabhan elaborates on this success story