Month: February 2017

Business to business networking is leveraging your business connections to bring your company a perennial supply of new business. Though traditional business networking is important to the continuing success of a company, the role of social media in expanding the business is increasingly felt. Today the world is getting increasingly connected. Virtual relationships are gaining acceptance more highly than ever. Again this backdrop, a coordinated approach combining traditional networking with social media tools such as business networking websites is sine qua non for growing your business. Today, building business-to-business network…

Nikon India has announced the launch of the Nikon COOLPIX Series 2016 to brighten season’s celebrations for its customers. The latest addition to Nikon’s extensive offering of point-and-shoot cameras is packed with remarkable new features to create a wonderful photography experience. Each of the new seven cameras in this year’s COOLPIX series are marvellously designed through Nikon’s relentless pursuit of advanced quality combined with a youthful style and hi-tech innovation. The series offers a collection of a wide range of vibrant compact cameras, which enable you to capture and share…

De-monetisation of the Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes is a massive blow for those who have black money. Simultaneously, it will effect the common man; but this move is a very powerful measure to curb black money. It is a the biggest reform which no one expected and will have a huge impact on people who are hoarding money and not disclosing it for tax purposes – indeed a big push for a digital, cashless economy. 8th November 2016 will go down in history as a day that Indians…

Intex Technologies has donated 50,000 stationary kits worth Rs. 5 lakhs this Diwali as a part of the campaign for underprivileged kids in the form of the Joy of Giving Week on Snapdeal – a festival of philanthropy, celebrated every year by engaging people through acts of giving. The campaign took place from 1st-10th October, 2016 on Snapdeal Sunshine and the stationary kits (that included Natraj pencils, an eraser, a sharper and a ruler) were delivered directly to partnering NGOs like Teach for India, GiveIndia, Bhumi, The Community Initiative, Care…

Dell EMC has partnered with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to deliver cloud and data analytics solutions in healthcare. For EMC (now part of Dell EMC) this is the second engagement with the state of Andhra Pradesh. Mahila Master Health Checkup (MMHC), a health care program for the women of Andhra Pradesh, was inaugurated by the Honorable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Mr. Chandrababu Naidu, at a ceremony held on 20th September 2016. MMHC program will be used to screen women above the age of 35 for NCD (Non Communicable…

Aspire Systems has announced its partnership with Bhumi, one of India’s largest independent non-profit organizations-for Program ‘IGNITE’, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility Program. IGNITE is aimed at providing supplementary education for subjects including Computer Science, Mathematics and Science for under-privileged children belonging to class 9 and above, living in shelter homes and community centers. Aspire Systems will be providing supplementary education in Computer Science for over 300 children in and around Chennai, this year. “Aspire Systems strongly believes in giving back to the society and we are privileged…

To celebrate Children’s Day, Telenor India has planned to conduct a student outreach programme to spread awareness around life insurance among school students. Starting 15th November, Telenor along with its partners, Shriram Life and MicroEnsure, will launch a unique initiative to educate students on the importance of life insurance. Telenor employees across all circles will distribute pencils to students and give them leaflets explaining benefits of life insurance for a family. As part of this unique initiative Telenor will reach out to over 30 lakh students covering 4000 schools across…

Xerox released its 2016 Global Citizenship Report. The report demonstrates the progress Xerox is making to responsibly providetechnology and business process services while helping clients and communities address the world’s greatest challenges. Ursula Burns, Xerox CEO and chairman in her message said, “For more than 50 years, Xerox’s citizenship initiatives have made a positive impact on the world. Citizenship will continue to be integral to both companies when the company separates. Each will carry forward our values and culture, including a steadfast commitment to integrity, innovation, sustainability and community.” The…

Atos has been awarded the best score in climate performance by the CDP and positioned itself on its 2016 Climate A List. Atos is one of these 9% to be awarded an “A” grade for their performance and actions to combat climate change. Olivier Cuny, Atos Executive Vice-President and General Secretary, said, “As a leading provider of digital services, we are particularly proud of this award. This excellent result is due to the continuous efforts made by Atos to include the environmental challenge in its strategy, to reduce its own…

Sony has entered the Education space in India by introducing Sony Global Education (SGE) products to the country. SGE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation. Founded in 2015, its mission is “to provide a range of unifying, non-traditional services that inspire a passion for learning across the world and that offer the opportunity to act on this passion, and to create a new educational infrastructure for a connected society.” As part of this new approach, Sony plans to launch ‘Global Math Challenge’ (GMC) in India, which is currently available…