Seagate to expand reach in B&C class cities
Seagate is bullish about the Indian hard disc drive market and is readying itself to address it with a new range of hard disc drives targeted at segments such as enterprise systems, PCs, notebooks and consumer electronics.

Indian Network Security market valued at $29.9 mn
The Indian network security market, which primarily consists of three technologies namely integrated security, intrusion detection systems and SSL VPNs, is valued at $29.9 million in 2003 according to Frost and Sullivan.

Airtel launches Mail Live
AirTel has launched ‘Mail Live’, a service that allows customers to access office e-mails, add/edit contacts, manage tasks and schedule a calendar directly from the mobile through SMS, WAP or GPRS.

Colorchips takes up Rs 10 cr expansion
Colorchips India, the Hyderabad-based 2D and 3D animation software services provider, has drawn up a Rs 10 crore expansion plan and is inducting a few hundred animators to meet demand in the animation segment.

BodhTree develops ePaper for publishing industry
The Hyderabad-based software solutions provider BodhTree Consulting has launched ‘ePaper’, a new technology solution for the publishing industry.

ValueLabs targets $40 mn revenue by 2006
ValueLabs is increasing its headcount at Hyderabad development centre to 1000 by 2005 from the existing level of 300. The company has already drawn up a $7 million plan to build its own campus on a two-acre land in Cyberabad.

Supertron Electronics to market Vintron PC
Kolkata-based Supertron Electronics has acquired the exclusive marketing and manufacturing rights of ‘Vintron’ brand of PCs. The nine-year old company distributes IT products & services in the country.

CHiPS joins TCS-CA’s Trust Network to issue digital certificates
Tata Consultancy Services-Certifying Authority (TCS-CA), a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) service provider announced that Chhattisgarh Infotech and Biotech Promotion Society (CHiPS) has joined hands with them to become a digital certificate issuing authority.

Caddy Data Services launches data management product
Caddy Data Services has launched “Caddy”, an intelligent data back-up and retrieval solution. Priced at Rs 3,000 for an annual subscription, Caddy will provide an automated solution for data mobility, continuity and 500 MB of secure back-up storage service to its customers.

Tata Telecom is now Avaya Global Connect
Avaya, a joint venture partner of the Tatas in Tata Telecom has increased its stake to 51 percent in the company. With this, Tata Telecom becomes a part of Avaya Global Connect.

ACMA IT SHOW 2004 goes Wi-Fi with Compex
The first Wi-Fi enabled ACMA IT Show 2004 commenced at University grounds at Ahmedabad. The entire ACMA show has been Wi-Fi enabled by Rashi Peripherals using Compex Wireless products.