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BWI: Malaysia Airlines Announces Successful Transplant After Platform Switch to SITA Reservations

2009-11-11T18:02:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: SITA
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 06:25 PM IST (12:55 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Travel & tourism; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology, Transport engineering, Travel & tourism; Technology
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Malaysia Airlines Announces Successful "Transplant" After Platform Switch to SITA Reservations

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, November 11, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- Malaysia Airlines hosted a news briefing today to share details of its smooth transition to the SITA Reservations platform in an operation that took just 13 hours and involved the successful transfer of almost 1.5 million passenger records.

Malaysia Airlines CEO, Tengku Dato' Azmil Zahruddin, said: "This is a significant milestone for Malaysia Airlines and opens up a future of great commercial possibilities through the use of SITA's Horizon portfolio. It is the critical piece in the jigsaw we have been assembling with SITA over the last three years.

"Upgrading to a new reservations platform is the equivalent of a heart transplant for an airline. Over 3,000 Reservations and Ticketing staff have been fully trained in preparation for this change. Malaysia Airlines already has one of the highest online booking penetrations of any full service carrier in Asia and this will continue to grow, increasing revenue and reducing costs."

The SITA Reservations suite of products includes reservations, inventory and distribution with code share, automated schedule and re-accommodation management for the 14 million passenger Kuala Lumpur-based carrier.

Francesco Violante, SITA CEO, said: "SITA is a proud partner of Malaysia Airlines and this successful cutover to SITA Reservations sets a new industry benchmark for how such a complex project can be delivered with minimal disruption to the airline and its passengers. A team of 500 Malaysia Airlines and SITA staff worked tirelessly to ensure that the switchover went smoothly from midnight on October 31 to about noon on Sunday November 1 2009.

"The most striking statistic of all is that only 67 Passenger Name Records needed to be reworked during the cutover to SITA's platform. This is quite a remarkable achievement and represents just 0.005% of the total of 1,472,416. This shows the value of the test runs which were executed smoothly and the whole project has been delivered on time and within budget thanks to meticulous planning and the spirit of collaboration and partnership that exists in the joint Malaysia Airlines and SITA project team."

Speaking about Malaysia Airlines $130 million investment in its Passenger Services System (PSS), Tengku Dato' Azmil Zahruddin stated: "The introduction of the PSS is our commitment to simplifying air travel, offering customers more choices and a straightforward process. The PSS provides our customers with the flexibility and ease of booking and checking-in at their own convenience. As a global carrier, we understand the importance of embracing today's technological advancement to ensure that our passengers enjoy seamless service."

As part of a ten-year $130 million contract, SITA has also implemented an upgraded Departure Control System which allows Malaysia Airlines to offer self-service options to passengers including kiosk and web check-in. The PSS includes an e-commerce platform which saw online sales rise from 4% to 30% online in the 18 months to September 2009. SITA has also helped to eliminate revenue leakage through an integrity and protection programme by ensuring the authentication of every booking.

Richard Stokes, SITA Senior Vice President for Sales and Relationship Management, speaking to the press today in Kuala Lumpur, said: "SITA Reservations used by 127 airlines, is the largest independent multi-hosted environment of its kind and Malaysia Airlines is the largest carrier on our platform. The airline's e-commerce platform is now fully integrated into SITA Reservations ensuring faster and more streamlined online product delivery.

"Malaysia Airlines is now in position to benefit from all the next generation functionality which SITA has been developing as part of the Horizon portfolio including a new Customer Journey record which provides reservations agents with real-time customer data through a single open integrated database."

About SITA

SITA is the world's leading specialist in air transport communication and IT solutions. SITA delivers and manages business solutions for airline, airport, GDS, government and other customers over the world's most extensive network, which forms the communications backbone of the global air transport industry.

SITA's portfolio includes managed global communications, infrastructure and outsourcing services, as well as services for airline commercial management and passenger operations, flight operations, aircraft operations and air-to-ground communications, airport management and operations, baggage operations, transportation security and border management, cargo operations and more. With a customer service team of over 1,600 staff around the world, SITA invests significantly in achieving best-in-class customer service, providing integrated local and global support for both its communications and IT application services.

SITA has two main subsidiaries: OnAir, which is the leading provider of in-flight connectivity, and CHAMP Cargosystems, the world's only IT company dedicated solely to air cargo. SITA also operates two joint ventures providing services to the air transport community: Aviareto for aircraft asset management and CertiPath for secure electronic identity management.

SITA is one of the world's most international companies. Its global reach is based on local presence, with services for around 550 air transport industry members and 3,200 customers in over 200 countries and territories. In 2009, the company celebrates 60 years in business. Set up in 1949 with 11 member airlines, SITA today employs people of more than 140 nationalities, speaking over 70 different languages. SITA had consolidated revenues of over US$1.47 billion (?1.13 billion) in 2008.

For further information go to www.sita.aero.

About Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines (www.malaysiaairlines.com), the national carrier of Malaysia and one of Asia's largest, flies nearly 50,000 passengers daily to some 100 destinations worldwide across six continents. The distinctive Malaysia Airlines brand is an extension of the special culture of warmth and friendliness unique to Malaysians. This inimitable Malaysian sense of graciousness is branded as "Malaysian Hospitality" and symbolized by the acronym MH which is also the airline's flight code.

Malaysia Airlines holds a lengthy record of service and best practices excellence and is also one of only six airlines worldwide to be accredited a "5-Star Airline" by Skytrax, an accomplishment it has achieved for five consecutive years, 2005-2009. It has also received the accolade of "World's Best Cabin Staff" by Skytrax over six years, 2001-2004, 2007 and 2009 - the most for any airline.

In line with its vision to be the World's Five Star Value Carrier, Malaysia Airlines holds strongly to its promise of quality products and services to customers at affordable cost. The airline's customers are also able to enjoy innovative facilities like web check-in and inflight mobile connectivity for enhanced convenience. Malaysia Airlines also has a strong reputation in the aviation industry for reliability & safety and is accredited by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) with IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) for its operational safety practices.

CONTACT DETAILS
Denis McClean, Director, Public Relations, SITA, +41-22-747-6824, +41-79-2173357, Denis.McClean@sita.aero
Su Wong, Manager Media Relations, Malaysia Airlines, +603 7840 4485, +017 237 9355, suewong@malaysiaairlines.com

KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, TOURISM, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, TRANSPORT, TRAVEL, TECHNOLOGY

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BWI: 9.9 Media Launches EDU- for Leaders in Higher Education

2009-11-11T17:12:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: 9.9 Mediaworx Pvt. Ltd.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 05:40 PM IST (12:10 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Education & training, Information technology, Media & entertainment, Publishing & printing; Technology
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9.9 Media Launches EDU- for Leaders in Higher Education
Leaders in Higher Education finally Get their Own Magazine

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Wednesday, November 11, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- In November, 9.9 Media - the New Delhi based media house with several niche publications and services - announced the launch of EDU- a monthly magazine targeted at leaders in India's higher education sector.

The 60-page-magazine has a cover price of Rs 150 and will be circulated to 5000 leaders in higher education. EDU aims to provide a neutral, and reliable platform that can bring visionaries, policy makers, educationists and directors of institutions together to address the challenges of the sector. The magazine also aims at empowering key decision-makers at higher education institutes with ideas and knowledge that will help them create and lead institutions of high quality.

The higher education market in India accounts for a substantial share of the total education in India. This segment is estimated to be worth INR 6.5 billion and is expected to be growing at 12% per annum.

Vikas Gupta, the publishing director of EDU and one of the founders of 9.9 Media said, "EDU is one of the first magazines of its kind in India. The higher education sector is poised for transformation and yet there are very few platforms which bring the leaders of this community together and raise issues of relevance. EDU aims to fill this gap and provide a platform for decision-makers of institutions."

"EDU is a confluence of my association with the media industry and higher education. I hope that the articles and opinions in the magazine will spark new thoughts in the leaders of this community, " said Pramath Sinha, the managing director of 9.9 Media. Pramath was closely associated with the setting up of Indian School of Business, Hyderabad and was also its founding dean. He still remains closely associated with the school as a member of its board of governors. A Btech from IIT Kanpur and a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, Pramath is associated with a number of projects in higher education.

The inaugural issue has interviews with Yash Pal and Sam Pitroda, the two men who might well be called the architects of the future of higher education in India. The content mix of the magazine will also include sections such as Strategy, Academics, Administration, Technology, Profile, Updates from the sector and columns by well known academicians and visionaries.

9.9 Media is one of India's most diversified media companies that integrates its print, online, research and event platforms to serve highly-targeted communities such as Owner-Managers / Entrepreneurs, CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CFOs, Manufacturing & Logistics professionals, IT professionals, Channel partners, Gamers, Personal technology enthusiasts and those leading institutes of higher education. Some of its leading brands include The CTO Forum, Digit, Industry 2.0, Logistics 2.0, Digit Channel Connect, SKOAR!, thinkdigit.com, consumermate.com and now the latest additions, CFO India and EDU. The 9.9 School of Convergence is focused on developing talent in journalism. 9.9 Media was founded by five professionals: Kanak Ghosh, Asheesh Gupta, Vikas Gupta, Anuradha Das Mathur and Pramath Raj Sinha. Its investors include Helion Venture Partners and TVS Capital Funds Ltd.

CONTACT DETAILS
Siddhant Raizada, 9.9 Mediaworx Pvt. Ltd., +91 9990388390, +91 (11) 45069986, siddhant.raizada@9dot9.in

KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, EDUCATION, IT, MEDIA, PUBLISHING, TECHNOLOGY

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BWI: CA Unveils Innovative Energy and Sustainability Solutions to Help Manage Energy Use and Reduce Carbon Emissions

2009-11-11T15:44:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: CA, Inc.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 04:00 PM IST (10:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Chemicals, Information technology; Technology
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CA Unveils Innovative Energy and Sustainability Solutions to Help Manage Energy Use and Reduce Carbon Emissions
CA ecoSoftware Helps Companies Manage Carbon Emissions, Reduce the Consumption of Natural Resources, and Cut Energy Costs

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Wednesday, November 11, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- CA, Inc. (Nasdaq: CA) today unveiled CA ecoSoftware products that are designed to help enterprises to manage the implementation, progress and outcomes of global sustainability initiatives more effectively, to measure and report reliably on energy and natural resource consumption, to account for carbon emissions and to reduce energy costs across the datacenter and facilities. CA offers a comprehensive solution addressing sustainability management, carbon management, environmental assessments and operational energy management.

The two new CA ecoSoftware products include CA ecoGovernance 1.5, a carbon and sustainability management solution available On Demand via Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), which was recently accredited by the Carbon Disclosure Project, and CA ecoMeter 1.5, an on-premise operational energy management solution. Delivered 100% over the Web, CA On Demand solutions are available anywhere, fully secure and rapidly scalable.

"Energy security, climate change legislation and a groundswell in public opinion on the need for more sustainable business models, make sustainability a Board Room issue -- not just a lip service issue," said David Metcalfe, CEO at Verdantix. "With this increased level of interest comes the need for organizations to manage energy, carbon and sustainability efforts across the business in a more efficient way. CA ecoSoftware delivers the capabilities organizations need to better track the rapidly changing regulatory requirements for carbon accounting, and they provide a roadmap for managing broader sustainability and energy management efforts."

Better Manage Sustainability Initiatives Across the Enterprise

CA ecoGovernance includes a centralized repository and management dashboard that provides sustainability officers, energy and carbon managers, and other employees with visual tools for gaining improved control over enterprise-wide sustainability initiatives. It offers a common source of data based on a shared set of terms and categories, helping to facilitate collaboration, and serves as a fully-auditable system of record. CA ecoGovernance also features advanced sustainability program and project management capabilities, the ability to evaluate progress against business objectives, and automated survey assessments for use internally and externally (with suppliers or other third parties).

With CA ecoGovernance, organizations can better:

-- Calculate, track, and manage carbon emissions and other environmental activity including water and waste
-- Measure consumption and spend associated with energy and natural resources
-- Enhance supply chain visibility with supplier assessments
-- Improve stakeholder engagement and communication
-- Evaluate sustainability investment decisions
-- Mitigate risk and track compliance with energy mandates

Measure Energy Used by Facilities and Datacenters

CA ecoMeter is an operational energy management solution that captures detailed energy-related information from devices within the datacenter and in other facilities across the enterprise. It is designed to allow IT, datacenter and facilities managers to attribute energy consumption and power demand to specific devices, business units, or buildings, and helps to monitor, measure, and optimize the savings of server consolidation and virtualization efforts in the datacenter. Managed services providers can leverage CA ecoMeter to more accurately account for energy consumption down to the customer level, leading to more rapid, accurate and flexible pricing models.

With CA ecoMeter, enterprises can better:

-- Understand patterns of energy consumption and power use
-- Reduce operational energy costs
-- Measure energy efficiency using metrics such as PUE and DCiE
-- Gain greater peace of mind though improved monitoring, trending and alerting
-- Reduce costs through enhanced asset utilization
-- Discover sub-optimal equipment and operations
-- Assign energy costs appropriately to business units or customers

"CA ecoSoftware can help our customers become better prepared, more effective and leaner when tackling complex sustainability initiatives across the enterprise, providing technology they need to demonstrate where and how they are really making a difference," said Terrence Clark, senior vice president and general manager of ecoSoftware at CA, Inc. "We've seen with our customers that CA ecoSoftware can help companies capture data more quickly, calculate more accurately, and communicate those figures with greater confidence. It can also help them to achieve new levels of visibility and insight to choose and execute the initiatives that have the greatest potential impact on overall sustainability efforts. CA ecoSoftware gives organizations the tools to help reduce energy consumption and costs, to report and mitigate environmental risks, to identify and seize new opportunities, and to improve the bottom line showing real progress and results."

Datotel, a St. Louis, MO-based provider of business solutions including private cloud computing, colocation, and hosted managed services, recently began a wide-spread implementation of CA ecoMeter 1.5 across its datacenter facility. The company needed to replace an outdated energy management system to monitor all existing energy-related devices (e.g. racks, generators and cooling units), and was looking for a solution that could also track energy use down to the customer level, allowing Datotel to share that data on a monthly basis via its online customer portal.

"We've been very pleased with the outcome of our initial implementation, completed earlier this year. CA ecoMeter allows us to better monitor and manage our datacenter capacity and energy use, and we're now in the process of expanding the solution throughout our datacenter," said Eric McFarland, facility manager at Datotel. "We're also now able to more accurately track energy consumption down to the individual customer, allowing us to provide more detailed, automated invoicing of energy use, rather than relying on time-consuming calculations in spreadsheets. Our customers appreciate this new level of transparency, and can also use the data we provide to improve their efficiency -- by better managing server load, for example -- saving them money."

To learn more about CA's energy, carbon and sustainability solutions, visit:

-- Recent Customer News: http://www.ca.com/us/press/release.aspx?cid=213302
-- Recent Customer News: http://www.ca.com/us/press/release.aspx?cid=217661
-- On the Web: http://www.ca.com/ecosoftware
-- CA Greenability Blog: http://community.ca.com/blogs/greenit/default.aspx
-- On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CAecoSoftware

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About CA

CA (Nasdaq: CA), the world's leading independent IT management software company, helps customers optimize IT for better business results. CA's Enterprise IT Management solutions for mainframe and distributed computing enable Lean IT -- empowering organizations to more effectively govern, manage and secure their IT operations. For more information, visit www.ca.com.

Trademarks

Copyright A(C) 2009 CA. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. All trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies. CA does not provide legal advice. Neither this document nor any CA software product referenced herein shall serve as a substitute for the customer's compliance with any laws (including but not limited to any act, statute, regulation, rule, directive, policy, standard, requirement, administrative order, executive order, etc. (collectively, "Laws")) referenced in this document. The customer should consult with competent legal counsel regarding any Laws referenced herein.

CONTACT DETAILS
Satyajit Lahiri, Director, Corporate Communications, CA, Inc., +91 9967588902, Satyajit.lahiri@ca.com
Pallavi Bordoloi, 20:20 MEDIA, +91 9867696467, pallavi@2020india.com
Devika Goel, 20:20 MEDIA, +91 9987426717, devika.goel@2020india.com

KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BUSINESS SERVICES, CHEMICALS, IT, TECHNOLOGY

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BWI: Max New York Life Bags the Asia Insurance Industry Innovation of the Year Award 2009

2009-11-11T14:56:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Max New York Life Insurance
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 03:18 PM IST (09:48 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Media & entertainment
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Max New York Life Bags the Asia Insurance Industry 'Innovation of the Year' Award 2009
Recognised for Max Vijay: An Innovation in Offering Life Insurance and Savings Product to millions of Uninsured in India

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Wednesday, November 11, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- Max New York Life Insurance Company Limited, one of India's leading life insurance companies, won the coveted Asia Insurance Industry 'Innovation of the Year ' Award 2009 instituted by Asia Insurance Review.

Mr Rajesh Sud, CEO & Managing Director, Max New York Life, received the award at a ceremony in Singapore attended by representatives of insurance and re-insurance communities, from around Asia. The Award is in recognition of the company's path breaking and innovative business concept, 'Max Vijay', that offers a unique opportunity to the millions of underserved in the country to save and insure at their terms.

Receiving the award, Mr. Rajesh Sud, CEO & Managing Director, Max New York Life Insurance Co. Ltd, said: "We feel proud and are honoured to accept this prestigious award as it acknowledges Max New York Life's honest endeavour to reach out to the underserved segment in India. All efforts are also being made to serve the underserved, by making Max Vijay easily accessible to the customers at their doorstep. We are delighted to be acclaimed as a discerning life insurance company".

"Such recognition is an immense source of delight and clearly establishes Max Vijay as a novel and innovative initiative, which combines global standards in life insurance with social objectives through innovation in product, distribution, marketing, and service delivery. With this award we have now created a place for ourselves in the Asian insurance markets," he further added.

Max Vijay was launched in October 2008 and has proven to be highly accessible and flexible, the Asia Insurance Review judging panel noted. It has been able to provide financial inclusion to over 75,000 underserved households touching over 3.5 lakhs lives.

About Asia Insurance Review - Insurance Industry Award

Asia Insurance Industry Awards instituted in 1996 and now in its 13th year, enjoys an entrenched position in the annals of the Asian Insurance industry. The Awards are bestowed annually and are designed to recognize and encourage various aspects of the insurance business.

A sterling Judging Panel of 22 eminent industry leaders, practitioners and regulators from the markets in Asia and from around the globe evaluate the participating entries through a rigorous selection process, which are independently audited, select the winning entries that capture the spirit of innovation and professional derring-do in the market.

About 'MAX VIJAY' - Innovation in Life Insurance

Max New York Life Insurance Co. Ltd has revolutionized the way insurance is procured, sold and serviced through its new and innovative business concept called - 'MAX VIJAY'. It not only fulfils the customers' primary need of protection, but also facilitates long-term savings. It has been designed specifically for the underserved segment of the society to meet the unique challenges of unpredictability in life and their income flow. A unique technology driven distribution and service model ensures reach of Max Vijay to the customers even in the remotest of places.

About Max New York Life Insurance (www.maxnewyorklife.com)

Max New York Life is a joint venture between Max India Ltd., one of India's leading multi-business corporate and New York life, a Fortune 100 company. Max New York Life Insurance, incorporated in 2000, is one of India's leading and most admired life insurance companies. The company offers both individual and group life insurance solutions. It has established a wide distribution network across India. Through its wide network of highly competent life insurance agent advisors and flexible product solutions, Max New York life Insurance is creating a partnership for life with its customers in India.

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CONTACT DETAILS
Rahul Mehta, Max New York Life Insurance Company Ltd., +91 9999007334, rahul.mehta@maxnewyorklife.com
Arpan Basu, Max New York Life Insurance Company Ltd., +91 9818083556, arpan.basu@maxnewyorklife.com
Priya Badshah, Max New York Life Insurance Company Ltd., +91 9820248172, priya.badshah@maxnewyorklife.com
Ajith Henry, IPAN Hill & Knowlton, +91 9820814870, ahenry@ipanhillandknowlton
Garima Arora, IPAN Hill & Knowlton, +91 9891221255, garora@ipanhillandknowlton

KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, MARKETING, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst, MEDIA

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BWI: SunTec and Sygnity Join Forces to Offer Relationship-based Pricing and Centralized Billing for Banks in Poland

2009-11-11T14:50:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: SunTec
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 03:00 PM IST (09:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Information technology; Technology
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SunTec and Sygnity Join Forces to Offer Relationship-based Pricing and Centralized Billing for Banks in Poland
The Companies are Cooperating on Creating a Center of Excellence (COE) for RBP and Collaborating on Joint go-to-market Activities and Alignment of Strategic Direction in the Region

Warsaw, Poland and Kerala, India, Wednesday, November 11, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- SunTec Business Solutions, the leading provider of Relationship-based Pricing (RBP) and Centralized Billing solutions and Sygnity, a leading supplier of IT solutions in Poland have teamed up to deliver RBP and centralized billing solutions to banking and financial intuitions in Poland.

"The integrated offering from SunTec and Sygnity furthers our commitment to ensure that our customers achieve greater efficiencies and drive better business results. Partnering with SunTec will help us strengthen our leadership position in the Polish market with value-added offerings", Said, Jacek Kujawa, VP, Sygnity.

"Efforts are underway to establish a Center of Excellence for RBP and Centralized billing solutions with a dedicated team of consultants. We will also cooperate on many facets of marketing the combined solution, including communications, cross training and sales-enablement programs", he added.

SunTec and Sygnity will provide readymade solutions for banks and financial institutions that can be easily deployed and will efficiently integrate with the banks' existing IT framework. The solution will enable flexible pricing, personalization of services and enhanced operational efficiency while allowing banks to introduce innovative product bundles, packages and pricing plans.

"Sygnity has been consistently demonstrating excellence while being closely aligned with core-banking transformation projects for major banks in Poland," said Nanda Kumar, CEO, SunTec. "This partnership is a testament to our collaborative relationship and an important part of SunTec's strategy to expand our ecosystem, in order to drive continued customer success. Polish banks will now be able to leverage best consulting talent, domain expertise and best practices of the industry, to deliver unique business value."

About Sygnity

Sygnity is a leading provider of IT Solutions in Poland. Sygnity provides a full range of services from consulting through implementation, to outsourcing of IT projects for large and medium-sized businesses with the most important sectors of the economy and public administration institutions.

The company presently employs over 2,000 staff, including experts with extensive knowledge of IT and industry specialists with experience, who follow and analyze the development of key sectors of the Polish economy and trends in world markets.

About SunTec

SunTec is a leading provider of Relationship-based Pricing and centralized billing solutions for Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI), convergent transaction pricing and billing solutions for Communication, Media & Entertainment (CME) and advanced meter-data management and billing solutions for Utilities industries.

We conceptualized and created our core pricing and billing platform, horizontal in nature, flexible enough to address pricing and billing requirements of any transaction based vertical. Our product offerings, the TBMS-F suite for BFSI, the TBMS-T suite for CME, and the TBMS-U for Utilities verticals provide comprehensive solutions to our customers for measuring and monitoring transaction value, enabling tighter control on profitability. We leverage our extensive domain experience to successfully define, design and deliver cost-effective solutions for our clients across the globe.

SunTec is a SEI CMM Level 5 certified company and its client list includes ICICI Bank (BSE NSE: ICICI; NYSE: IBN), HSBC (LSE: HSBA; NYSE: HBC), ING Bank (NYSE: ING) and Lloyds TSB (LSE: LLOY) in the BFSI vertical, and Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA), Cable One, Batelco, BSNL and HFCL in the CME vertical. For more details, please visit www.suntecgroup.com.

CONTACT DETAILS
Sanju Pillai, SunTec, +91 9349337190, +91 (471) 3078129, sanjup@suntecgroup.com
Anupa Vasudevan, SunTec, +91 (471) 3078137, anupav@suntecgroup.com

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CONSUMER, MARKETING, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, Financial Analyst, IT, TECHNOLOGY

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BWI: Duke University and Jubilant Organosys Announce Intent to Enter Global Research and Drug Development Partnership

2009-11-11T12:23:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Duke University and Jubilant Organosys Limited
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12:47 PM IST (07:17 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Education & training, Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical; Technology; Healthcare
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Duke University and Jubilant Organosys Announce Intent to Enter Global Research and Drug Development Partnership

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Wednesday, November 11, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- Duke University and Jubilant Organosys Limited, the largest integrated Custom Research and Manufacturing Services (CRAMS) and leading Drug Discovery and Development Services (DDDS) company in India, through its subsidiary, Jubilant Biosys Limited, today signed a Letter of Intent to develop a multi-faceted partnership that will expedite translation of discoveries by Duke scientists into clinical therapies. The proposed partnership will also advance both organizations' mutual commitment to reducing global health disparities. The Parties shall complete definitive agreements by the first quarter of 2010.

Under the terms of this proposed partnership, Duke and Jubilant will work towards jointly selecting and managing a portfolio of translational research projects that leverages expertise and thought leadership from Duke University scientists and development capabilities including funding from Jubilant. The parties shall commit to work together over a period of five years with the objective of developing a portfolio of 4-5 technologies at steady state over the period of collaboration.

The non-exclusive collaboration will apply Jubilant's demonstrated and proprietary portfolio of drug development capabilities toward discoveries made by the faculty of the Duke University School of Medicine. This process aims to move early-stage translational technologies closer toward clinical application while creating value for both parties. Both parties intend to monetize successful technologies by licensing or partnering as appropriate and receive milestones/royalties. Royalties paid to Duke would be churned back into support of promising faculty discovery research and further investments in translational technologies.

"This project and relationship will further the shared commitments of Duke Medicine and Jubilant to innovative translational medicine strategies and brings together incredibly strong complementary expertise in science and research & development," said Victor J. Dzau, MD, Chancellor for Health Affairs at Duke, and CEO, Duke University Health System.

Dzau made the announcement today while attending the World Economic Forum's India Economic Summit in Delhi. Duke Medicine is the lone academic health sciences center member of the Forum's Healthcare Industries group.

In addition, Jubilant and Duke will collaborate on two innovative biomarker studies to be conducted in Kolkata, India. One will be the development of a cohort to gain insights into the clinical and molecular characteristics of several chronic diseases highly prevalent in the Indian population and to better understand these diseases in the context of transitioning rural to urban populations. The second study will validate in an Indian population, with heart disease and diabetes, metabolomic biomarker signatures found to be associated with insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease in Caucasian populations. Jubilant will fund the pilot phase of these studies in India and both studies will be led by Svati Shah, MD, MHS, Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiology at Duke University School of Medicine and the Duke Global Health Institute.

"This partnership is a continued demonstration of Jubilant's global partnering efforts to identify and deliver affordable and enabling innovation and health care solution to the global pharmaceutical industry and patients worldwide. Duke Medicine is the ideal academic health sciences partner for us to pursue our intent of building a world-class research capability as an overlay to our network of healthcare facilities that provide high quality, low cost care for economically weaker section and rural communities in India," said Shyam Bhartia, Chairman & Managing Director & Hari Bhartia, Co-chairman and Managing Director for Jubilant Organosys. "Duke University uniquely understands the importance of eliminating global health disparities and is recognized globally for its excellence in conducting translational research that will, in this case, help us work together towards improving the high quality and affordable care for patients in India."

"I believe academic health sciences centers have the ability and the collective responsibility to transform medicine, improve health and reduce health disparities locally and globally," said Dzau. "However, achievement of these goals necessitates the development of a continuum that spans discovery and translation sciences, and must include optimal partnerships that are not limited by geography. Partnerships with like-minded leading global healthcare entities, such as Jubilant, will be critically important in making this possible."

The Duke Translational Medicine Institute (DTMI) and the Office of Licensing and Ventures (OLV) will coordinate the translational research component of this partnership for Duke University, while the Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI) will coordinate the cohort studies component.

About Duke Medicine's Commitment to Global Health

Duke Medicine's mission-based commitment to global health includes the Duke - National University of Singapore Graduate Medical School that is now in its third year of operation. Students from around the globe are being trained in Duke's innovative medical education model and faculty members have initiated a number of major research projects designed to answer questions of importance within the region.

In addition, the Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI) has rapidly developed into one of the leading global health initiatives in the United States. DGHI has collaborations with institutions in China, Singapore, India, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Haiti, and is pursuing partnerships in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Rwanda, Ghana, Honduras, Mexico, and other countries where Duke faculty have ongoing research, education, policy or service activities and interests. For more information: www.dukemedicine.org.

About Jubilant Organosys

Jubilant Organosys Ltd., an integrated pharmaceutical industry player, is the largest custom research and manufacturing services (CRAMS) Company out of India. The Company has a presence across the pharmaceutical value chain for providing products and services such as proprietary products, exclusive synthesis, active pharmaceutical ingredients, contract manufacturing of sterile injectables & non-steriles products, radiopharmaceuticals, generic dosage forms, drug discovery services, medicinal chemistry services, clinical research services, and healthcare. The Company also manufactures Industrial and Performance products. For more information: www.jubl.com.

About Jubilant Biosys

Jubilant Biosys Ltd., a subsidiary of Jubilant Organosys Ltd., provides integrated drug discovery and development solutions to the global pharmaceutical industry. Jubilant Biosys has an integrated state of the art facility in Bangalore. The Center houses over 450 scientists specializing in multiple disciplines to include Discovery biology, medicinal chemistry, structural biology, pharmacology, toxicology, pharma chem, molecular modeling, crystallography and information technology supporting discovery efforts.

For more information www.jubilantbiosys.com.

CONTACT DETAILS
Melissa Schwarting, Media Contact, Duke Medicine, melissa.schwarting@duke.edu
Seema Ahuja, Media Contact, Jubilant Organosys, seema_ahuja@jubl.com
Deepak Malik, Investors Contact, Jubilant Organosys, deepak_malik@jubl.com
Esha Kakkar, Business Queries, Jubilant Biosys, esha_kakkar@jubilantbiosys.com

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BWI: Mauryan To Make Growth Investments in Small Companies

2009-11-11T09:01:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Mauryan Capital Advisors
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 09:20 AM IST (03:50 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst
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Mauryan To Make Growth Investments in Small Companies
Companies with Turnover Greater than Rs 5cr Targeted for Rs 5cr - Rs 25cr Investments

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Wednesday, November 11, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- Mauryan Capital Advisors ("Mauryan"), the recently launched New Delhi based private investment firm has announced its intention to make growth capital private equity investments in small companies.

Mauryan will target investment sizes of Rs 5cr to Rs 25cr per company. Mauryan will typically invest in emerging companies that have validated their business models, generated revenues of at least Rs 5cr and have the potential to grow rapidly in a capital efficient way. Although sector agnostic, Mauryan has a preference for companies in sectors such as financial services, branded consumer products and services, business services, and infrastructure enabling industries.

In Mauryan's view, small companies are often harbingers of new service offerings addressing the gaps in the market that others have overlooked. Capital-efficient, growth oriented small companies are a key driver for any economy. They generate employment, are creative and typically flourish in under-serviced sectors. Unfortunately small companies have to face tremendous challenges during their early years. Entrepreneurs are resource constrained, forced to multi task as both product and business development people and find it difficult to access early stage equity growth capital from institutional sources.

Mauryan is looking to help grow select small companies by providing them with equity capital and other forms of business and operational assistance as required. Mauryan aims to provide a structured framework within which a small company may thrive and be able to focus on its core competence.

About Mauryan

Mauryan was co-founded by Nitin Bhandari and Shiv Wallia. Nitin and Shiv have almost twenty years of work experience each at various blue chip institutions overseas. Nitin was formerly a Managing Director at Nomura, London, and Shiv was previously a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch, London. Nitin has financed, invested in, and provided strategy, capital raising and M&A advice to a number of companies in infrastructure, energy, real estate, healthcare, leisure and hospitality, and retail. Shiv has been extensively involved in private equity advisory, structured finance and private equity investments in sectors including healthcare, retail, insurance, credit, real estate, technology and energy.

Nitin and Shiv have known each other from their early years at Modern School in Delhi. Nitin studied at SRCC and Shiv studied at St Stephen's prior to both qualifying as Chartered Accountants from Ernst & Young, London. They are supported at Mauryan by a team comprising IIM and IIT alumni.

Mauryan is backed by successful owner managers of international businesses in sectors such as real estate, private equity, credit investment and insurance. Further information on Mauryan is available at www.mauryangroup.com.

CONTACT DETAILS
Shankar Chadha, Mauryan Capital Advisors, +91 (11) 65579049, info@mauryangroup.com

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BWI: WhiteMonk Aims to be Disruptive Financial Research Provider from Emerging Markets

2009-11-10T17:39:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: WhiteMonk Research & Analysis
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 05:57 PM IST (12:27 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Information technology, Retailers; Technology
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WhiteMonk Aims to be Disruptive Financial Research Provider from Emerging Markets

Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Tuesday, November 10, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- WhiteMonk Research & Analysis (www.whitemonk.in), a financial and economic research firm focused on emerging markets, launched its website today for retail investors around the world. Investors could download the research reports on emerging markets by paying a reduced introductory fee. Anurag Tiwari, Director of Research & Analysis at WhiteMonk said "we want to bring our research capabilities on emerging markets to investors around the world, including those in emerging markets. There is still a huge amount of money waiting to be invested in emerging markets and investors just don't have access to very good financial and economic research on these markets. WhiteMonk is going to be disruptive!"

WhiteMonk said the current website will have many more features and more products very soon. It plans to build on customer feedback on an ongoing basis. Currently it covers India and in next few weeks, research on Brazil, China and Russia would be augmented on the website. WhiteMonk also plans to provide research reports on countries such as Sri Lanka and Malaysia.

WhiteMonk, based in Bangalore, India, also provides financial statements from emerging markets in formats that are used in US. Anurag says this enables investors to work on these companies by themselves. Other services by WhiteMonk include tailored investment and business research assignments for investors, investment banks, PE/VC firms and multinational companies.

WhiteMonk was founded by Anurag and Girish, who have experience in consulting with many financial services firms earlier. Girish did his MBA from Columbia and met Anurag in Bangalore, who is an MBA from Ivey Richard School in Toronto. Both were deeply passionate about financial research, value investing and started working together in no time. They found an opportunity in bringing financial research for emerging markets to the world, as they found investors around the world are having tough time accessing high quality investment research on emerging markets.

WhiteMonk has partnered with Contrarian Consulting, an accounting advisory firm. "This helps WhiteMonk to cross sell", says Girish, who is also an advisor to Contrarian.

Any plans to raise funds? "We are ok for now" says Girish, who recently exited from his previous venture, Iteamic, which was acquired by CIBER (NYSE:CBR), a Denver based firm. Girish was one of the co-founders at Iteamic. WhiteMonk is his 3rd start-up.

CONTACT DETAILS
Anurag Tiwari, WhiteMonk Research & Analysis, +91 9740523095, anurag@whitemonk.in

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BWI: RICHFEEL Introduces an Innovative Technology -- Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) for the First Time in India at Trident, Mumbai

2009-11-10T17:18:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Richfeel
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 05:40 PM IST (12:10 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Fashion, Lifestyle; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Household & personal care products & services; Healthcare
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RICHFEEL Introduces an Innovative Technology -- Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) for the First Time in India at Trident, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, November 10, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- -- HTMA is a safe and non-invasive test to measure the levels and comparative ratios of nutrients and toxic minerals found in the hair
-- It is a screening test to measure the levels of 37 minerals in the hair tissue
-- It provides valuable health information often not revealed in standard blood and urine tests
-- HTMA has been globally accepted by Doctors, Naturopaths and Nutritional therapists as one of the most valuable tool for everyday preventive healthcare

RICHFEEL Health and Beauty Private Limited - the pioneers of Trichology in India, is proud to bring HTMA for the first time in India partnered with Trace Elements, Inc. USA.

Dr. Apoorva Shah, Founder, RICHFEEL Health and Beauty Private Limited, India's first certified trichologists and beauty physician says, "Richfeel has always introduced innovative products after intensive and extensive R&D to give optimum value to our customers".

Dr. Shah further added "Minerals are equally important to nutrition as vitamins. Nutrition is not just vital to your overall health, but is important to the health of your hair as well. While our bodies need a variety of vitamins and minerals to support certain functions, there are specific ones that will promote healthy hair.

The hair is thus a reflection of your overall health and nowadays with consumers becoming more and more aware about their personal health and beauty, HTMA becomes a requirement. By interpreting the hair mineral test properly, one can construct a biochemical picture of the way the body is going to respond to stress.

This partnership with Trace Elements to introduce HTMA technology in India is another progressive step towards bringing innovative and quality technology for hair, beauty care and health assessment to our clients. The HTMA test is available at all 35 Richfeel clinics across the country."

How HTMA is useful to consumers??

-- HTMA could now be a part of your regular annual health check up
-- If you have problems related to hair that are not getting treated, HTMA can tell you the reason for the same and you could take preventive treatments based on this
-- It will also help you to lead a healthy life and affect your lifestyle by keeping a regular check on your body mineral/ nutrient composition

Dr. Watts, Director of Research, Trace Elements, Inc., Texas said, "Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis is a screening test to measure the levels of 37 minerals in the hair tissue. Over the last 15 years, HTMA has been an effective analytical test to measure the mineral content of the hair and body in the United States of America. The tests are performed with highly sophisticated detection equipment to achieve accurate and precise results."

Dr Watts further added at the press event, "In India, Richfeel is an authority on hair and therefore this partnership will bring optimum value to the Indian consumers who will get to avail the benefits of this test for the first time."

About Richfeel

Richfeel is India's first Trichology centre is the most advanced hair and scalp care centre in the country with presence across India and abroad. Founded by Dr. Apoorva Shah and Dr. Sonal Shah, India's first certified trichologists and beauty physicians, Richfeel is today a leading name among the international hair sciences community. They continue to research and innovate newer technologies that are ensuring trichological solutions achieve greater breakthroughs in the coming years.

The Richfeel trichology centre is India's first, most advanced hair and scalp treatment centre offering complete clinical care under one roof for all hair, and scalp related problems. Right from common hair disorders like hair loss, dandruff and baldness to uncommon diseases of the hair and scalp like alopecia, pseudopelade, lichen planus, trichotillomania and others.

Richfeel is associated with the Femina Miss India Pageant since 2001, as their official hair and scalp care consultants.

Richfeel Customer Care no: +91 22 66778877.

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Inc, Texas, Dr.Apoorva Shah & Dr. Sonal Shah-Founder, Richfeel, Dr.Ashit Shah, Head of Trichology and Geetanjali Chitale, Nutritionist at the Press Conference

Dr Watts, Director of Research Trace Elements Inc, Texas Addressing Q&A

Dr. Apoorva Shah Discussing HTMA Reports
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BWI: Microsoft unveils Exchange Server 2010 for Indian Enterprises

2009-11-10T16:34:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Microsoft
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 05:00 PM IST (11:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology, Telecommunications; Technology
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Microsoft unveils Exchange Server 2010 for Indian Enterprises
Customers can Realize Better Productivity and Efficiency, and Cost Savings up to 70 percent; 'Payback in less than 6 Months' - Forrester Study

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, November 10, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- Microsoft today announced the launch of its next generation e-mail messaging solution, Exchange Server 2010 to help businesses reduce costs, protect communications and delight e-mail users. Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 incorporates many features aimed at web and online services like database availability groups, which automate database-level disaster recovery; online mailbox moves, which give users access when mailboxes are moved; and new management tools, including role-based access control. According to a commissioned study of early adopters of Exchange 2010 conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Microsoft Corp., customers can see a payback period of less than six months when upgrading to Exchange Server 2010.

Enhancements in Exchange 2010

-- Reduced Disk IO: 90% reduction from Exchange 2003, 70% from Exchange 2007, improving performance significantly

-- Broad Storage Options: Exchange 2010 new options help administrators to provide larger mailboxes at lower cost without sacrificing system availability

-- Resiliency: Uses continuous replication and combines on-site and off-site data replication of up to 16 database copies to provide automatic recovery from a variety of failures

-- SMS Sync: Users can send and receive SMS messages from Outlook and Outlook Web Access

-- Block/Allow List: Admins can set device policies based on device type or user, reducing

-- Voice Mail Preview: Speech-to-text translation allows users to read the contents of audio recordings

-- Browser Support: Internet Explorer 7+, Safari 3+, and Firefox 3+ all provide premium user experience

-- Instant Messaging: Users can now send IMs from OWA, leveraging OCS or Microsoft Live Messenger

"Within this challenging environment, Exchange 2010 delivers, first by delighting end users, making them more productive and reducing costs. With Exchange Server 2010 customers can report cost savings of up to 70 percent thanks to a simplified high-availability model and support for lower-cost storage. Customers can also benefit from productivity gains of more than 20 percent with a universal inbox that delivers e-mail, voice mail, instant messaging and text messaging consistently across virtually any device," said, Mr. Sanjay Manchanda, Director, Microsoft Business Division.

Exchange 2010 is available anywhere via Outlook - on the PC, phone, or browser and delivers great innovation for the end user with new capabilities, including Voice Mail Preview, SMS Text Messaging, MailTips, Conversation View, Call Answering Rules and more. Exchange 2010 delivers by helping customers protect their communications, giving IT the ability to encrypt messages based on sender, receiver or even the content of the message and attachments. With the release of Forefront Protection for Exchange, IT can also add an additional layer of security on top of what is built-in to Exchange 2010.

Further, Forrester Consulting has also found that organizations can realize benefits in the form of cost avoidance of storage, reduced cost of high availability, cost avoidance in voicemail, savings in backup systems, fewer help desk calls, cost avoidance of mobility, enhanced communication security, and simplified compliance and legal discovery.

Commenting on Exchange Server 2010's enhanced storage capabilities, Mr. Surajit Sen, Director Marketing, Channels and Alliances, NetApp India, said, "Depending on the way customers design their Exchange Server 2010 deployments with NetApp, customers can expect to see more than 35 percent cost savings due to better storage efficiencies. And that's huge savings in today's environment of doing more with less! Not only this, tight integration of NetApp with Exchange Server 2010 can also provide users with large, low-cost mailboxes with minimal administrative overheads."

"This release marks a significant step in our ongoing efforts to fully embrace software-plus-services. Just last week, we announced our amazing progress toward helping organizations efficiently manage email by moving all or some of their users to the cloud. Exchange Online as part of the Microsoft Online Services is now available in India to help enterprises and small and medium sized businesses reduce costs and enhance productivity", added Mr. Manchanda.

According to a report by Frost & Sullivan on Unified Communications market in India, Exchange Server has more 56% of market share in business email and communications in India and a nearly $2B business for Microsoft globally.

About Microsoft Online Services:

Microsoft's S+S - Momentum in India: Microsoft is committed to delivering the power of choice to customers and partners in India, through technology solutions that leverage a software plus services approach. Some recent announcements in this context have been

-- Private and public cloud infrastructure by Reliance for enterprises and SMBs, on the Microsoft platform
-- Hosted CRM in India with Net4India
-- In-built, free service called My Phone that offers online storage to back up all contacts and phone information in Windows Mobile 6.5
-- Hosted Email and Collaboration solutions in partnership with airtel and BSNL

About Microsoft India

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software - any time, any place and on any device. Microsoft Corporation (India) Private Ltd is a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, USA. It has had a presence in India since 1990 and currently has offices in 13 cities - Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune.

For more information on Microsoft:

Log onto: http://www.microsoft.com/en/in/default.aspx

Or Follow us on: http://twitter.com/MicrosoftIndia

CONTACT DETAILS
Tushar Makkar, Microsoft India, +91 9810437303, tmakkar@microsoft.com
Ruchi Chawla, Text 100, +91 9818903929, ruchi.chawla@text100.co.in
Nipunta Khashu, Text 100, +91 9811465973, nipuntak@text100.co.in

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BWI: Deloitte Showcases Way Forward for Organisations to Win in a Changing World

2009-11-10T14:49:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Deloitte
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 03:15 PM IST (09:45 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Banking & financial services, Business services, Financial Analyst, Media & entertainment; Technology
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Deloitte Showcases Way Forward for Organisations to 'Win in a Changing World'
Announces a Strategic Framework to Help Manage Challenges & Opportunities in a Reset World

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, November 10, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu CEO Mr. Jim Quigley today shared a new solutions framework to help companies understand their external impacts, accelerate growth, enhance profitability and aim for long term sustainability as businesses prepare to move out of a volatile economy. The framework "Winning in a Changing World" will be rolled out across Deloitte member firms and is designed to help business understand the impact of nine key issues on business, assess their capability to manage these, and plan now for recovery.

According to Deloitte India there are signs of economic recovery worldwide, as well as new and potential regulations impacting capital markets, and an unprecedented focus by Governments worldwide on sustainability. Organisations while recovering from the current economic slowdown have specific challenges, questions and concerns associated with a reset world. Decisions made several months ago are now being reconsidered and old certainties are being questioned.

Highlighting the need for companies to develop long term strategies as they manage for change, Mr. Quigley said "Deloitte firms will offer an integrated multidiscipline approach to help businesses capture opportunities and address challenges in a reset business environment. This will include a diagnostic tool to navigate the external impacts and help identify business risks and solutions."

This new integrated concept is an evolution of the suite of globally coordinated services Deloitte firms developed more recently to help organizations understand the impact and top of mind business issues of the more difficult economic environment.

According to Deloitte India, the world in which organizations will operate and compete going forward will be vastly different- in the times ahead new rules, new challenges and new realities will emerge. Indian businesses too will have to deal with this changing and dynamic business landscape. Organizations are focussing on global economic developments, sustainability and regulation and considering various impacts such as business model disruptions, growth opportunities, and talent management, among others.

Mr. Quigley further added "The business landscape has changed and organizations must change to stay ahead. The global landscape beyond recession is already taking shape, and Deloitte is ready to help clients prepare for its opportunities."

Elaborating on the framework Mr. Roopen Roy, Managing Director, Deloitte & Touche Consulting India Pvt. Ltd said "Winning in a changing world looks at the connectivity of the external impacts. Whether it is regulation, sustainability or the economic environment, these cannot be looked at individually - And neither can the solutions. This concept helps businesses identify the risks challenges and opportunities, and Deloitte professionals bring their unique depth and breadth of experience to bring integrated solutions."

Deloitte has a network of professionals who are leading this service program in their countries. These professionals share ideas and best practices and continually work to improve the client solutions. Deloitte firms understand the 360 perspective - the depth and breadth of the changes occurring, the interconnectivity between the business drivers of a reset world and the interconnectivity of solutions.

Mr. Quigley is in India to participate in the 25th India Economic Summit to debate and discuss the opportunities and challenges that both the current and future generations of India's leaders will need to address to shape India's future growth. Mr. Quigley specifically discussed growth opportunities in the Indian economy, business confidence being displayed in the market and India's growing leadership role in the global economy. During his visit, Mr. Quigley also engaged with Indian business leaders through various Deloitte led platforms and industry events, where he shared the organization's point of view on key issues for businesses globally in the wake of a global recovery.

Notes to the editor

Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss Verein, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touché Tohmatsu and its member firms.

Deloitte provides audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 140 countries, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and deep local expertise to help clients succeed wherever they operate. Deloitte's more than 168,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.

This press release has been given by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Private Limited a company established under the Indian Companies Act 1956, as amended and a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

CONTACT DETAILS
Malika Kumar, Manager, Corporate Communications, Deloitte, +91 9899087649, malkumar@deloitte.com
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BWI: Travelmasti.com Breaks the Price Barrier on ROYAL Rajasthan Holidays

2009-11-10T14:18:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Travelmasti.com
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 02:47 PM IST (09:17 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Travel & tourism; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology, Travel & tourism; Technology
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Travelmasti.com Breaks the Price Barrier on ROYAL Rajasthan Holidays

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, November 10, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- The land of festivals, the imperial adobe of kings, an ultimate lieu for royal weddings, the traveler's relish. the list becomes ceaseless when it comes to illustrating the preternatural state of Rajasthan. Taking the grand significance of Rajasthan into consideration, Travelmasti in collaboration with leading hotel chains of Rajasthan has launched Royal Rajasthan tour packages targeting the value conscious holiday traveler. The tour holidays cover the popular tourist destinations, such as Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Mount Abu, Jaisalmer, Ranthambhore & Bharatpur.

Tour holidays to Rajasthan have always been expensive especially whenstaying at heritage palaces. Travelmasti's innovative packaging in association with leading heritage hotel partners helped in lowering the costs for the traveler. Under the promotion a 6 nights multi-destination Rajasthan tour including flights (Ex-Delhi), Daily breakfast & dinner, car for sightseeing are priced at 24,999/- upwards. Short stay packages at Udaipur start from 10,999/- including a palace category hotel stay.

Travelmasti's COO Mr. Manan Aggarwal, commented on the occasion "We wanted to offer royal experiences for the value conscious holiday buyer. We have designed the packages after months of research and collaboration with partner hotels. The initial response to the offers had been very encouraging and we look forward to offering the world class Rajasthan Royal Holiday experience with many more travelers."

The inputs obtained from RTDC survey divulge that the year of 2008 has seen an influx of 2.9 million tourists a majority of them being domestic tourists. With an annual tourist arrival growth rate of over 12%, the state is emerging rapidly as a stellar tourist hub of the nation.

The Heritage palace hotels of Rajasthan have thrived in satiating the international visitors hitherto by supplying great warmth in hospitality. Providing comfort with quality recreation during the stay of visitors is what the palaces, resorts and hotels spread in different cities of Rajasthan aim at. The fortitude of the heritage hotels is all about letting the visitant experience the true ethnicity of Rajasthan sans stepping outside of the hotel. The tour focus on showcasing myriad colors of the state coupled with lavish and sumptuous accommodation in the leading heritage hotels.

CONTACT DETAILS
Nitin Singh, Asst. Manager, Travelmasti.com, +91 (11) 45566625, +91 9717096542, nitin.singh@travelmasti.com

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BWI: Village Students to Get world-class Education through Edyounet TeleClassrooms

2009-11-10T12:13:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Edyounet Technologies
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:40 PM IST (07:10 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Education & training, Information technology; Technology
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Village Students to Get world-class Education through Edyounet TeleClassrooms

Kochi, Kerala, India, Tuesday, November 10, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- From Now On, Village Students in India Can Get World-Class Education in their Villages itself!

With a concept called 'TeleClassrooms', made available by Edyounet Technologies, a Kerala based education software firm, excellent education can be brought to the remotest places in India. "Here further, no one in India will be deprived of quality education" comments Mr. Ram Mohan, CEO of Edyounet Technologies (http://www.edyounet.com).

Edyounet TeleClassroom is a simple concept deployed brilliantly! State-of-the-art Education Studios are being set up in various cities in India, where excellent education is available. These Education Studios are connected with hi-tech 'TeleClassrooms' through a specially configured network. TeleClassrooms are digital classrooms which are equipped with Large LCD Television Screens and other audio and computer gadgets.

Educational courses, mainly of Job oriented 'vocational courses', are transmitted from Education Studios to these TeleClassrooms on real time! Large LCD television and audio equipments create a real life classroom feel for the participants!

But the real beauty lies in its interactive capability. Students who attend lectures in any TeleClassroom can ask their doubts and clarify them instantaneously. "This is more like a video conference" says Mr. Ram Mohan "but is tweaked more towards education purpose".

"Quality education is a serious concern in India. World's largest youth population needs to be provided with excellent quality education. But affordable means to reach to the millions of students who live far away from cities were not available till today. TeleClassrooms are the best possible remedy now. The advent and growth of internet technologies are here to help us" Mr. Ram Mohan narrates.

TeleClassrooms typically work on a special network created on the back bone of internet. Edyounet Technologies have already tied up with leading data service operators for such connectivity across the nooks and corners of India.

Many well known Educational Institutions have evinced interest in offering their courses through this medium. For them, reaching out to so many students who are otherwise not reachable, is a boon.

Edyounet TeleClassrooms are set up with private partnership. The initial round of survey evoked excellent response from small entrepreneurs who are willing to set up such futuristic learning centers. The main attraction for them is a decent business with no hassles, relatively lower initial investment and extremely low running cost. "The very idea of providing excellent education to the deserving people in and around their home village or town enthralled many entrepreneurs than the possibility of starting a hi-tech business enterprise" remembers Mr. Mohan. "Many of them seem to have realized the value and necessity of providing best education to their future generation!".

Edyounet Technologies is all set to revolutionize the way education is offered in India. Unlike the IT Enabled Education providers who focus on teaching students abroad, Edyounet takes a much needed inward look - teaching the rural kids! If this business model succeeds as its fully tested technology, Edyounet is confident of transforming the future of the country.

"For a change, this time technology is there for the betterment of common people!" says Mr. Mohan.

CONTACT DETAILS
Ram Mohan, CEO, Edyounet Technologies, +91 9447259837, +91 9645028828, mail@edyounet.com

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BWI: Sterlite Industries Announces Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F

2009-11-10T11:50:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Business Wire
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:10 PM IST (06:40 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Banking & financial services, Business services, Chemicals, Energy companies, Heavy industries, Mining companies, Stock exchanges
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(BW)(STERLITE-INDUSTRIES)(500900)(STER)(SLT)Sterlite Industries Announces Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, November 10, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) --

Sterlite Industries (India) Limited ("SIIL" or the "Company") announced that it has previously filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F, as amended by Amendment No. 1 on Form 20-F/A, for the financial year ended March 31, 2009 ("FY 2009"), containing its audited consolidated financial statements for FY 2009, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

A copy of the Annual Report, as amended, can be downloaded at the Company's website at www.sterlite-industries.com and upon written request by shareholders, a hard copy of the audited consolidated financial statements for FY 2009 will be provided free of charge.

About Sterlite Industries

Sterlite Industries is India's largest non-ferrous metals and mining company with interests and operations in aluminum, copper, zinc and lead and Power. It is a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources plc, a London-based diversified FTSE 100 metals and mining group. Sterlite Industries' main operating subsidiaries are Hindustan Zinc Limited for its zinc and lead operations; Copper Mines of Tasmania Pty Limited for its copper operations in Australia; and Bharat Aluminum Company Limited for its aluminum operations. The company operates its own copper operations in India. The company has entered the commercial energy generation business and is in the process of setting up a 2,400MW independent power plant through its wholly owned subsidiary, Sterlite Energy Limited. Sterlite Industries is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange in India and the New York Stock Exchange in the United States. For more information, please visit www.sterlite-industries.com.

CONTACT DETAILS

Sterlite Industries (India) Limited
Ashwin Bajaj, +91 22 66461437
Vice President - Investor Relations
ashwin.bajaj@vedanta.co.in
Sheetal Khanduja, +91 22 66461427
AGM - Investor Relations
Sheetal.khanduja@vedanta.co.in

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BWI: Wipro takes High Performance Computing (HPC) and Parallelism Mainstream

2009-11-09T20:13:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: WIPRO
Monday, November 09, 2009 08:30 PM IST (03:00 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Information technology; Technology
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Wipro takes High Performance Computing (HPC) and Parallelism Mainstream
IT Major to Offer New HPC Services for Windows HPC Server 2008

Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Monday, November 09, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) today announced that it has formed a relationship with Microsoft to address the growing High Performance Computing (HPC) and parallel computing segment. Wipro will enable HPC customers to migrate to Windows HPC Server 2008 and parallelism on the Windows platform by offering services for application porting, optimization, application development and cluster deployment and management. The relationship includes joint investments in engineering and technology assets.

Wipro's high performance computing practice has been providing services to its customers in various domains such as Oil and Gas, Financial Services and Manufacturing. The services offered by Wipro include HPC assessment and consulting, HPC application reengineering, and HPC infrastructure deployment and management. Through the relationship with Microsoft, Wipro will now enable seamless migration of HPC applications from Linux to Windows HPC Server 2008. The relationship will also facilitate development and deployment of new class of applications which exploit the parallel computing features in Windows HPC Server 2008. The services offered through the relationship also include HPC application performance acceleration through benchmarking, system tuning, optimization and parallelization on grid, multi-core and GPU platforms.

"Wipro has tremendous experience in accelerated, cost-effective application development and infrastructure optimization. With the extension of our relationship to high performance computing, Windows HPC Server 2008 customers can benefit from new, innovative parallel applications and optimal performance," said Vince Mendillo, Senior Director of High Performance Computing, Microsoft.

"We are pleased to broaden our existing relationship with Microsoft to include the emerging segment of HPC technologies," said V R Venkatesh, Senior Vice President, Product Engineering Services, Wipro Technologies. "This will help us serve our customers who are looking at maintaining a consistent development environment across desktops and clusters. Wipro is strategically positioned to address the needs of these customers in migrating and optimizing their HPC applications to the same familiar environment. "

"Our research studies consistently show that effective porting, parallelizing, and optimization of applications is a key enabler in boosting organizational productivity with HPC," said Addison Snell, CEO of InterSect360 Research, a market intelligence and consulting firm focused on the HPC industry. "This suite of service offerings from Wipro will help commercial organizations that prefer the efficiencies of an all-Windows environment attain scalable HPC solutions".

About Wipro

Wipro Technologies, a division of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified global IT services organization. Wipro Technologies was recently assessed at Level 5 for CMMI V 1.2 across offshore and onsite development centers. Wipro is one of the largest product engineering and support service providers worldwide. Wipro provides comprehensive research and development services, IT solutions and services, including systems integration, information systems outsourcing, package implementation, software application management, and datacenter managed services to corporations globally.

In the Indian market, Wipro is a leader in providing IT solutions and services for the corporate segment in India, offering system integration, network integration, software solutions and IT services.

Wipro also has a profitable presence in niche market segments of consumer products and lighting. In the Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets, Wipro provides IT solutions and services for global corporations. Wipro's ADS' are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and its equity shares are listed in India on the Stock Exchange - Mumbai, and the National Stock Exchange.

For more information, please visit our website at www.wipro.com

Forward-looking and Cautionary Statements

Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects are forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding fluctuations in our earnings, revenue and profits, our ability to generate and manage growth, intense competition in IT services, our ability to maintain our cost advantage, wage increases in India, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, our ability to manage our international operations, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in telecommunication networks, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions, liability for damages on our service contracts, the success of the companies in which we make strategic investments, withdrawal of fiscal governmental incentives, political instability, war, legal restrictions on raising capital or acquiring companies outside India, unauthorized use of our intellectual property, and general economic conditions affecting our business and industry. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. We may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by us or on our behalf.

All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners

Media Contacts:

Wipro Technologies
India:
Radhika Mahadevan
Wipro Technologies
+91- 9945042603
radhika.mahadevan@wipro.com

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Gutenberg Communications
+91 9686446789
mangala@gutenbergpr.com

US:
Eric Belove
Wipro Technologies
+ 1 (732).216.6242
eric.belove@wipro.com

Lavanya DJ
Gutenberg Communications
+ 212).239.8740
lavanya@gutenbergpr.com

UK:
Rahul Kadavakolu
Wipro Technologies
+44 792 020 5496
rahul.kadavakolu@wipro.com

Shalini Siromani
Gutenberg Communications
+44.79.6066.3200
shalini@gutenbergpr.com

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BWI: Tradeindia Launches First of its Kind DIALB2B Service

2009-11-09T16:59:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Tradeindia
Monday, November 09, 2009 05:16 PM IST (11:46 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology; Technology
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Tradeindia Launches First of its Kind DIALB2B Service

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, November 09, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- Tradeindia.com, India's largest B2B Marketplace, in its endeavor to help buyers and sellers to cut down on the time needed to identify a business partner and subsequently carry out business transactions, has launched a new service, DIALB2B. With internet playing a key role in shrinking global boundaries by connecting the world on a click of a mouse, Tradeindia now has combined the power of the net with that of a simple telephone call to help find useful B2B specific information with utmost ease.

DIALB2B will offer its users freedom to find the details of suppliers of their choice on SMS. No net connection, no searches. Just call up and get the right information on your B2B suppliers delivered to you on your phone as SMS or as an email in your mail box. This is tradeindia's step towards helping buyers and SMEs save time on searching for the required information. They can now just call up DIALB2B number 011-43117272 to connect with our service agents, ask for the required information and in minutes get top 5 suppliers of required products/ services.

On the launch of this service, Mr. Bikky Khosla, CEO, tradeindia.com said, "Tradeindia in its objective to give users maximum ease to source products always strives to offer new and innovative services. DIALB2B is part of the same process of making things even easier for users to source the right information."

"All services which tradeindia.com launches are designed based on customer surveys and requirements to facilitate smooth flow of information as per the comfort and requirements of users anywhere during the working hours."

"With the launch of this service, Tradeindia has done another first by becoming the only company to offer B2B Specific information on phone. So now, no business is away...just dial 011-43117272 and get what you are looking for instantly," Mr Khosla added.

About Tradeindia:

Tradeindia is maintained and promoted by Infocom Network Ltd, an ISO 9001: 2000 certified company, started its operations in the year 1990 and conceptualized Tradeindia in 1996, when Internet took off in India. Since then the company has created a niche for itself as India's largest B2B marketplace, offering comprehensive business solutions to the global EXIM community through its wide array of online services, directory services and facilitation of trade promotional events. Tradeindia is an ideal forum for buyers and sellers across the globe to interact and conduct business smoothly and effectively.

With specialisation in acquiring, maintaining quality database and offer relevant online promotions, Tradeindia offer quality results for users while they use tradeindia.com to reach out to companies for their interests who displays their latest creations in product catalogs under 1,522 different product categories and sub-categories. Tradeindia.com is very well promoted on all major search engines and receives an average of 13.5 million page views per month. With all the quality offerings Tradeindia has on offer that today as per estimates the company is contributing over US$ 3.5 billion of business to India' international trade.

CLICK HERE to read what tradeindia's users are saying about us.

As of today tradeindia.com has a database of 12,63,221 registered users & going to touch 1.3 Million users mark soon to add another feather to its cap.

CONTACT DETAILS
Vishal Grover, Tradeindia, +91 9810597096, vishal@tradeindia.com

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BWI: Honda Excites Biking Enthusiasts with Five Rounds of Fun-Biking

2009-11-09T16:57:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
Monday, November 09, 2009 05:00 PM IST (11:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, Sports; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Automotives, Business services, Media & entertainment, Retailers, Sports; Automotive
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Honda Excites Biking Enthusiasts with Five Rounds of Fun-Biking
Honda One Make Motosports Event gives a Push to the Growing Racing Culture

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Monday, November 09, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), the 100% owned 2-wheeler subsidiary of the Honda Motor Company, Japan, conducted the final round of 'Honda One Make Race' in Chennai on November 7-8, 2009. Honda participated in all the five rounds in the 'UCAL-racing' event series held in Coimbatore and Chennai this year. After the successful completion of the earlier four rounds, HMSI had again brought together the racing enthusiasts to make them experience the adventure, thrill and sporting spirit of the event.

Popularly known as the 'Honda One Make Race,' the activity was aimed at providing 'Fun Riding Experience' to participants as well as spectators in a safe and controlled environment.

Due to rains and bad weather, the racing schedules were affected but this did not deter Honda from participating in the racing event with all its enthusiasm. Mr A. Prabhu bagged the CBF Stunner Cup and was judged as the overall champion of the series. He was also given a CBF Stunner bike. The prizes were distributed by Mr Shinji Aoyama, President and CEO of HMSI.

In addition to the racing adventure, participants got a chance to improve their riding skills through various rounds of practices, which will further enable them to implement these skills in their day-to-day riding. Many biking enthusiasts and Auto journalists also participated in the Honda 'One Make Race'. The fifth and final round also saw the participation of a female rider.

Throughout the "One Make Race" event series which saw the participation of about 250 riders, Honda promoted Safe biking and Gymkhana activities. These activities gave the visitors an opportunity to get tips on safe riding from the Safety Riding Instructor. Honda also spread its belief that fun-biking can also be safe.

Safety issue is very close to Honda's heart. HMSI has taken several initiatives to generate awareness and knowledge about safety. A large number of students, corporate entities and other institutions have been trained for Safe riding and safety education. HMSI has also installed Safety Riding Trainers at its dealerships in order to cultivate a healthy road sense among the riders.

Honda bikes - CBR 150 and CBF Stunner - were used for the event. The Honda CBR 150R is a 150 cc sports bike which is a part of the Honda CBR series. With a Liquid-cooled 4-stroke two valve DOHC single engine and 6 speed transmissions it is targeted mainly to Southeast Asia.

The Honda CBF Stunner is Honda's new Sporty, stylish and affordable youngsters' bike. This motorcycle with its high performance Honda engine having 5 speed transmission aptly fits into the category with its design, high performance and style. The launch of CBF Stunner with advanced PGM-FI technology recently was Honda's step towards Environment-conservation. The technology has greatly contributed towards increasing the efficiency and bringing down the emission levels of the bike to make it environment-friendly. The bike has been inspired from Honda's premium bike - CBR1000RR Fireblade.

Honda had launched its international premium bikes - CB1000R & CBR1000RR Fireblade - in the Indian market earlier this year in order to popularize the fun-biking culture. The bikes have generated good response amongst the Indian biking enthusiasts.

A lot of fun activities at the racing events ensured that all those present at the track had a gala time apart from experiencing the adventure of the racing event. Even the kids enjoyed learning safety riding with the CRF-50 model which has been specially designed to give them an experience and education on two-wheeler & road safety.

The recently held 'Honda - MRF UAM Asia Cup of Road Racing' was also Honda's step forward towards encouraging the racing culture in India. HMSI has planned several such activities in the future in order to promote the fun-biking and racing trend.

Excerpts from Company officials-

"To develop the Fun culture in India, Honda has taken leading role to conduct Motor sports racing events. We have introduced our fun bikes - CB1000R and CBR1000RR Fireblade this year for biking enthusiasts and these bikes have generated good response. The CBF Stunner PGM FI bike was also introduced with the aim of making fun-biking experience affordable for Indian youngsters. As a Honda we will continue to do more and more with aim to promote the fun-biking culture along with addressing the concerns for Safety and Environment Conservation in an effective manner." - Mr Shinji Aoyama, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd.

"As a Honda, we have taken various steps to promote the racing spirit among the Indian biking enthusiasts. This year, we have conducted five rounds of 'Honda One Make Race' in Coimbatore and Chennai racing circuits and also co-sponsored the 'Asia Cup of Road Racing' that is held first time in India. Honda bikes - CBR 150 and CBF Stunner - were used for the event. Along with racing events, we conduct Gymkhana Riding skill activity and CRF- 50 activity for the Kids to promote the culture of Fun riding with responsibility. " - said Mr. N.K Rattan, Operation Head, Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.in his presentation.

About HMSI

Honda is the world's largest manufacturer of 2-wheelers. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), is a 100% owned subsidiary of Honda Motor Company Ltd., Japan. Current HMSI products include Activa, Dio & Aviator in Scooters and Unicorn, Shine, Stunner in Motorcycles. All products have been well received in the market and have created new benchmarks in their respective categories. HMSI has also entered the Fun-Bike market with the launch of CBR1000RR Fireblade and CB1000R bikes in the Indian market.

For more information visit www.honda2wheelersindia.com.

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CONTACT DETAILS
Ashish Yadav, Public Relations, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd, +91 9871795517, ashish.yadav@honda2wheelersindia.com
Gagneesh Gautam, Public Relations, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd, +91 9650490584, gagneesh.gautam@honda2wheelersindia.com

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BWI: MAXIM Special 3-in-1 Mega November Issue - Luxury, Sex & Style

2009-11-09T14:14:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: MAXIM India
Monday, November 09, 2009 02:43 PM IST (09:13 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Fashion, Lifestyle, People; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Publishing & printing
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MAXIM Special 3-in-1 Mega November Issue - Luxury, Sex & Style

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, November 09, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- Maxim Magazine launched its special mega issue for November; a first with 3 different Maxim's being offered in a special combo pack with Sushmita Sen gracing the cover of the special luxury issue, shot by ace photographer Daboo ratnani this is Sushmita's first ever cover for Maxim. The other 2 issues are based on the guys' top two concerns -Sex and Style.

Maxim India editor Vivek Pareek said: "Given this is Maxim's first ever Luxury, Style & Sex issue, we dug deep and asked ourselves just one question: Who signifies luxury? Sushmita Sen was the obvious and ultimate choice. Also we are pretty clear that Maxim is the most prominent men's magazine because we're exactly like hot-blooded, with-it Indian guys. We make no excuses for who we are. We're proud of our roots, but we're globally-relevant. We're aware of the environment we live in and we live life the way it was meant to be lived - work hard, party harder, laugh out loud, outgrow the unpleasantness and celebrate the positives."

About Maxim Sex Issue:

Headed by the smouldering Iryna who literally scorches the pages of this edition, this is Maxim's hottest shoot ever. Covering all the bases of everything you wanted to know but were too afraid to ask, Maxim's special Sex edition tells you about the birds and the bees. Only it is nothing what your mama told you.

About Maxim Style Issue:

Maxim succeeds in cracking the big one, Maria Sharapova, for the cover. If you thought it was only women who bothered dressing up, you've obviously been living under a rock the last few years. Research shows men spend more time in front of the mirror than ladies do. What they do in front of that mirror is another question altogether. Exploring six decades of music and style, this issue of Maxim details out your style quotient for the season ahead and ensures you are equipped with the necessary sartorial skills to snare the ladies.

About Maxim India

Maxim is the world's largest-selling men's magazine with editions in over 30 Countries and presence across more than 50. The Indian edition, published by Media Transasia India Ltd is the biggest-selling magazine in the men's premium lifestyle category and has featured some of India's biggest stars on its covers including Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Bipasha Basu, Freida Pinto, Deepika Padukone and Kareena Kapoor.

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Akshat, Marketing and Brand, MAXIM India, +91 9810301981, akshat@maxim-india.com

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BWI: Manager Level Certification in Software Testing Launched

2009-11-09T11:13:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: QAI
Monday, November 09, 2009 11:39 AM IST (06:09 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology; Technology
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Manager Level Certification in Software Testing Launched
After Certifying 35,000 Professionals at Entry and Foundation Levels, QAI is Set to Launch Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST) as an Upgrade to QAI - CSTE, ISTQB Practitioner & IIST Series

Orlando, United States, Monday, November 09, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- QAI (www.qaiglobalinstitute.com), which administers Software Certifications' examinations have now announced the launch of Certified Manager of Software Testing. After having certified in excess of 35,000 professionals worldwide in 43 countries and set the standard for software testing practitioner and entry level certifications, have launched a new manager level certification for Software Testers called Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST).

The top ten IT firms in India, including Infosys with 10,000 testers, Wipro with 12,000, Cognizant with 9500 and Satyam with 8000 in the testing division, have created large independent testing practices in-house.

However, the challenge these companies face is in charting the growth and career paths of these employees and to be able to consistently assess and upgrade them. The entry and practitioner level certifications available till now have been very aggressively adopted by the IT majors. Software Certifications entry level certification examination (CAST, Certified Associate in Software Testing), ISTQB Foundation ,IIST series and practitioner level (CSTE, Certified Software Tester) have been very popular.

Now to address the vacuum existing in the industry on the need for higher certifications has been addressed by QAI. The large base of the existing people certified on ISTQB (Practitioner), IIST (CST) and QAI certification (CSTE) now have an avenue to upgrade and certify themselves in the managerial level with the launch of CMST. Existing CSTEs or practitioner level certified professionals from other premier institutions can take the CMST certification. Apart from that, people with over 12 years of experience in the field of Software Testing (without any prior certifications) can directly take up CMST.

Software certifications (www.softwarecertifications.org) are increasingly being taken up by large organizations to give their employees global recognition. Accenture has over 2000 and Infosys has over 4400 professionals certified, which is testimony to the growing trend. These certifications are taken to consistently assess the employee's skill sets.

"In the current scenario, when the organizations are watching their top and bottom line closely, there is a need to decrease induction time and improve productivity which requires skilled individuals. The IT certification market will grow, as more certification providers deploy more job role-based certifications. This managerial level certification provides us a great opportunity to help the large available pool of certified professionals to graduate to the next level "said Navyug Mohnot, CEO, QAI.

Since it's inception in 1988, the Software Certifications (www.softwarecertifications.org) division of QAI Global Institute has certified professionals in countries like Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, Thailand, Philippines, United Arab Emirates and the United States amidst others. Their certifications, CSQA and CSTE, are the recognized international standard for quality and testing professionals.

About QAI :

QAI is a leading global consulting and workforce development organization addressing 'Operational Excellence' in IT, BPO and Knowledge intensive service organizations.

QAI Global Services, the consulting division of QAI, addresses the space of Operational Excellence which includes the areas of Process Management, Quality Management, Innovation Management, Project Management, IT Service Management and others.

QAI Global Institute, the Competency Development division of QAI, focuses on creating international Education and Training products and services to address the Competence Development, Assessments and Certifications to cater to the large pool of manpower requiring skills for increased employability.

QAI is currently servicing over 200 clients in 30 countries and our regional bases are located in US, India, UK, China, Singapore, Malaysia and Canada.

About Software Certifications:

Software Certifications, a division of QAI, had its beginning in 1980 as the Quality Assurance Institute and was established as a professional association formed to represent the quality assurance profession. The first certification began development in 1985 and the first formal examination process was launched in 1990. Today, Software Certifications, administered by QAI, is global. Since its inception, Software Certifications has certified over 35,000 IT professionals in 43 countries on 6 continents in the world.

CONTACT DETAILS
Pooja Bhalla, QAI, +91 9811155798, pooja.bhalla@qaiglobal.com
Tom Ticknor, QAI Global Institute, +1407.363.1111, tticknor@qaiworldwide.org

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BWI: DY Patil University to Implement Campus Dimensions

2009-11-09T09:43:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Dimensions Innovation Labs Pvt Ltd.
Monday, November 09, 2009 10:05 AM IST (04:35 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Education & training; Technology
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DY Patil University to Implement Campus Dimensions

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Monday, November 09, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- D Y Patil University, Mumbai has chosen Campus Dimensions - fully integrated campus management solution from Dimensions Innovation Labs - to automate its Mumbai campus.

One of the most prominent names in education, D Y Patil University is recognized for providing R&D facilities in upcoming spheres of Science and Technology, Business Management, Hospitality Management, Law, Liberal Education, Teacher's Education, & Sports.

"Campus Dimensions is a flagship product from Dimensions Group, and it is no wonder that such prominent names like DY Patil are choosing to go with this product" said Mr. Aniyan Kutty, Dimensions Group's Chairman.

Dimensions Innovation Labs - part of Dimensions group - is a leading education technology solutions provider with a suite of products for education segment such as campus management system, virtual classroom, on-line assessment, learning management system, English Language Lab and smart card solution.

Some of Dimensions' reputed Indian clients include IIM, Tata Institute of Social Sciences,Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST),All India Management Association (AIMA), Haryana Board of School Education,IISER Mohali, a number of leading Universities such as Punjab University, Indore University, Delhi University, Dibrugarh University, colleges and schools.

Mumbai based Rasilant Technologies will provide RFID & implementation services for D Y Patil Mumbai project.

For more information please visit - http://www.campusdimensions.com.

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Sagar Hawaldar, Dimensions Group, +91 (120) 4620000, +91 9820252822, sagar.hawaldar@dimensionsgroup.com, sagar.hawaldar@campusdimensions.com

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BWI: JUSCO wins Municipalika Award at the 1st International Conference on Solid Waste Management & 7th International Exhibition on Urban Development

2009-11-08T18:49:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: JUSCO
Sunday, November 08, 2009 06:42 PM IST (01:12 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy, People, Politics, Social issues; Business: Business services, Commodities & materials, Construction
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JUSCO wins Municipalika Award at the 1st International Conference on Solid Waste Management & 7th International Exhibition on Urban Development

Mysore, Karnataka, India, Sunday, November 08, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- -- The award was given by Prof. Saugata Roy, Hon'ble Minister of State for Urban Development, Government of India, to JUSCO at the conference
-- Municipalika is one of India's biggest conferences on municipal & urban solutions and 7th international exhibition on municipal services, urban development and public works
-- It was organized by the Centre for Quality Management Systems, Jadavpur University and Good Governance India Foundation

JUSCO has been declared the winner of "Best Exhibitor of Urban Infrastructure Services" award at the recently concluded Municipalika International Conference on Solid Waste Management on 6 November, 2009, in Kolkata, India.

The award was given by Prof. Saugata Roy, Hon'ble Minister of State for Urban Development, Government of India to Mr Rajesh Rajan, Head Corporate Communications, JUSCO at the valedictory function of the conference. The Conference on Solid Waste Management and Exhibition on Municipal Services, Urban Development & Public Works was organized by the Centre for Quality Management Systems, Jadavpur University and Good Governance India Foundation.

The Hon'ble Minister of State for Urban Development, GoI, along with other dignitaries, visited JUSCO exhibits at the event and expressed happiness over the fact that the company not only provides its services in West Bengal but also across other the country. He also communicated is pleasure to know that JUSCO apart from providing water and waste water management services, is also offering sustainable solutions in power distribution, municipal solid waste, engineering & construction besides other infrastructure-related project services. During the visit, he briefly remarked, "JUSCO is a great company".

Mr. Sanjiv Paul, Managing Director, JUSCO said, "JUSCO's past fulfillment and continued efforts in serving the citizens of India in the areas of sustainable development had led to the winning of the National Urban Water Award given by the President of India, earlier this year. We wish to consider that the Municipalika Award 2009 is yet another motivation to achieve more with the ongoing organization's endeavors and we are indeed very delighted to accept this special recognition at a precise time when JUSCO is expanding rapidly, with its wide range of sustainable development services across India".

Some of the other renowned organizations, which participated in the exhibition and conference included Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Rolta India, Surat Municipal Corporation, Ion Exchange, Sintex, State Urban Development Agency, SPML, Siemens India, Caterpillar, et al.

About JUSCO - A TATA Enterprise (www.juscoltd.com)

In a first of a kind initiative in India, the Jamshedpur Utilities and Services Company (JUSCO) was carved out of Tata Steel from its Town Services Division in 2004. In JUSCO, the steel major reposed nine decades of experience and expertise. The mandate for JUSCO was to convert an obligatory service into a customer focused sustainable corporate entity.
Jamshedpur Utilities & Services Company is today India's comprehensive urban infrastructure service provider. A Tata Enterprise, its services focus on the Tata Group Purpose "to improve the quality of life of the communities we serve". The Group purpose is reflected in JUSCO's Mission of providing "quality services for life". Its services include water, power, infrastructure, public health and horticulture services. JUSCO works alongside civic bodies, large and small industries, local government bodies, communities and individuals to deliver value through sustainable solutions.
The Company believes that a clear sense of the Tata Values and Mission allows it to achieve immense clarity on its role for the future. JUSCO intends to rise to the challenge of meeting India's need for infrastructure development in a sustainable manner by anticipating and addressing the country's growth needs such that the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is not compromised.

More about Municipalika (www.municipalika.com)

With the rapid pace of urbanization, the percentage of India's population living in cities and urban areas has almost doubled to 27.8% from 14% at the time of Independence. This is expected to accelerate even further, and by 2021 over 40% of Indians will be living in urban areas. Indian cities provide settings as engines of growth, and at the same time face enormous challenges.

Many initiatives are being taken up by the Central, State and Local / City Governments for addressing the urban challenges, including the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) of the Government of India, which aims at creating economically productive, efficient, equitable, inclusive, sustainable and responsive cities. The massive funding from the Central & State governments amounting to Rs. 1000 billion (USD $25 billion) over the period 2005-2012 will contribute substantially to creating improved urban infrastructure and housing. The urban sector scenario in India is thus going through a dynamic phase of reforms, leading to fast-paced improvements in infrastructure through Large - scale massive investments.

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BWI: Bahrain EDB Chief Operating Officer at WEF India Summit

2009-11-08T10:53:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)
Sunday, November 08, 2009 10:00 AM IST (04:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Economy, People, Politics; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Construction, Education & training, Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical, Heavy industries, Major diversified industrial groups
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Bahrain EDB Chief Operating Officer at WEF India Summit
GCC-India Synergies Provide Mutual Opportunities

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Sunday, November 08, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- Kamal Ahmed, Chief Operating Officer of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), is in New Delhi this week to join the debate at the World Economic Forum's (WEF) India Economic Summit. The EDB is a strategic partner of WEF and is leading efforts to enhance bilateral trade between India, Bahrain and the Gulf as a whole.

More than 700 business and government leaders have convened at the WEF event, themed "India's Next Generation of Growth" and taking place until 10 November, to explore the opportunities and challenges that will shape the country's future business environment. Experts predict that India could be the fastest growing G20 economy in 2010 and has the potential to emerge as one of the world's four largest economies by 2020. There are clear synergies between the country's growth and that of the six nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a single market approaching one trillion dollars in terms of GDP - the equivalent of India - and the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where the International Monetary Fund (IMF) last month upgraded its growth forecast for 2010 to 4.2 percent, rising to 4.8 percent in 2014.

Ahmed said: "People are now talking about India, China and the Gulf as the three new economic powerhouses. All have demonstrated a track record of growth and strong macroeconomic credentials to make them relatively resilient in the global economic downturn. Together, they now have real opportunities for investment and bilateral trade."

According to the Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), India's total trade with GCC countries witnessed a four-fold increase in the last five years. India and Bahrain have agreed to speed up negotiations to finalise an Indo-GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that would see trade between India and the GCC exceed $40 billion by 2010.

Ahmed added: "We have much in common. Over the past 25 years, India has become a more open and accessible economy. The six nations of the GCC are becoming a model for cross-border partnership and they too can increasingly be seen as a single, open, accessible economy. Just as the GCC nations have invested in essential areas like infrastructure, education and healthcare, so must India in order to facilitate and support long-term, sustainable growth. And as the new global economic order is redefined, both India and the Gulf have an important point of view to be heard and now have the economic strength to increase their influence in the ongoing global debate."

Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Bahrain EDB, recently told the WEF Summer Davos in China that the GCC had a vital role to play in stimulating the next cycle of global economic growth. At WEF on the Middle East in May he had said it was time for the Middle East - and the Gulf - to take its rightful place in the new economic architecture.

Ahmed will be attending the WEF India Economic Summit alongside a road show led by Bahrain's Economic Development Board which will be travelling across Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi and Chennai to address businesses that have shown an interest in benefiting from the Middle East's growth by establishing a base in the Kingdom. Indian companies already in Bahrain include the likes of Tata Consulting Services (TCS); ICICI Bank; Bank of Baroda; State Bank of India; Tech Mahindra; Polaris Software; and Power Engineering.

He added that the two countries share further characteristics.

"Like Bahrain, the gateway to the growing market of the Gulf, India is one of the most strategically located and economically balanced countries attracting investment from business worldwide. And like Bahrain, India has a strong track record of economic and social progress, bolstered by a young population, a large and expanding talent pool and a vibrant society."

The EDB has overall responsibility for formulating and overseeing the economic strategy of the Kingdom and creating the right climate to attract foreign investment. Its efforts are central to Bahrain's Vision 2030 and National Economic Strategy, designed to encourage the private sector to drive growth, support further diversification of the economy and ultimately elevate national living standards by creating greater opportunities for Bahrainis.

This year, WEF celebrates 25 years of collaboration and active engagement in India. The Summit is a unique and historic opportunity to bring together key stakeholders, both domestic and international, following the national elections in May.

Notes to editors

About the World Economic Forum (WEF)

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an independent international organisation committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a foundation in 1971 and based in Geneva, Switzerland, WEF is impartial and not-for-profit; it is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.

www.weforum.org

About The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)

The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) is a dynamic public agency with an overall responsibility for formulating and overseeing the economic development strategy of Bahrain, and for creating the right climate to attract direct investment into the Kingdom.

The role of the Bahrain EDB is to provide leadership by uniting all of the Kingdom's shareholders through a unified vision, and to develop key strategies for growth. The Bahrain EDB also acts as a facilitator, helping all of Bahrain's stakeholders to understand and adopt the changes necessary for progress. In addition, the Bahrain EDB provides sound project management to ensure that all agreed reform initiatives are implemented in an effective and timely manner.

The Bahrain EDB is also responsible for attracting inward investment into Bahrain, and is focusing on six target economic sectors in which the Kingdom offers significant strengths. These are financial services, downstream industries, tourism, business services, logistics, and education and training.

More information on the Bahrain EDB is available at: www.bahrainedb.com

CONTACT DETAILS
Shweta Poojari, Good Relations India, +919819830369, poojari@gri.co.in
Abhijit Dhamdhere, Good Relations India, +919820825483, abhijit@gri.co.in

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BWI: Bahrain EDB Chief Operating Officer at WEF India Summit

2009-11-08T10:32:00.000+05:30

BWI: Dancing Windows Icons & A Mime! Microsoft India Initiated a Unique on ground Activation to Showcase the Magic of next-generation Windows across the Phone & PC in a Consumers Life

2009-11-07T18:23:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Jagran Solutions
Saturday, November 07, 2009 05:00 PM IST (11:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Information technology, Telecommunications; Technology
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Dancing Windows Icons & A Mime! Microsoft India Initiated a Unique on ground Activation to Showcase the Magic of next-generation Windows across the Phone & PC in a Consumer's Life

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Saturday, November 07, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- Even been tapped on the shoulder by Microsoft Word when shopping? Or seen kids playing with Internet Explorer in the middle of a mall? From today you just might at a mall near you, as Microsoft India initiated a unique on ground activation to showcase the magic of next-generation Windows across the phone & PC in a consumer's life.

Windows Phones (powered by the latest Windows Mobile 6.5) and Windows 7 on the PC allow consumers to do all that they want simply & magically. They further allow consumers to carry the familiar, powerful functionality of Windows from the PC into the Phone, so that they can carry Windows with them all the time and continue doing all that they love!

With the launch of next-generation Windows, the brand is extending beyond its well accepted strength in a consumer's work-life and highlighting the 'fun' aspect that it allows the consumer to indulge in. This is represented in the latest TV/ Digital creative's from Crispin that can be seen here: International advertisement (http://www.youtube.com/windowsphone).

"Familiar Windows icons engaging with consumers in a relaxed family environment help our technology leap out of the device (PC/ Phone) and strike a warm & pleasant emotional chord. It also brings alive the creative thought that we are using in ATL, allowing consumers to actually live the scenario depicted in the ads! In the process we are also irrigating the brand and evolving the usual technology product BTL activation from being just another product experience point" said, Guneet Singh, Lead - Integrated Marketing (Consumer & Online), Microsoft India.

In an innovative approach the launch activation, which is managed by Jagran Solutions goes beyond the conventional product experience and actually brings alive the ATL creative engaging consumers in the experience of Windows in their everyday lives. Unique mediums of messaging include visual theater acts which deliver product USP's straight out of A Windows Phone, while the magic of touch enriches the consumers Windows 7 interaction.

"The activation promises not only an understanding of the product but also the bubbly fun interaction with the Windows Icons, watch out! as you may see Media Player jump out and tap you on the shoulder, or find your child walking hand in hand with MS Word as the Windows team stands by to capture your unique experience which you can share with friends and family". Says Ambika Sharma, National head Jagran solutions.

The first phase of the activity will focus on cities like Delhi, Mumbai & Bangalore. In the second phase cities like Hyderabad and Pune would be covered. The activity started in the 1st week of November and will go on till the last week of December. Along with Microsoft key partner brands are HP for Touch PCs, Acer for Phones and Tata Docomo which is offering great data plans on Windows Phones.

About Microsoft India

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software - any time, any place and on any device. Microsoft Corporation India Private Ltd is a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation USA. It has had a presence in India since 1990 and currently has offices in 16 cities - Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, and Pune.

About Jagran Solutions

Jagran Solutions is a new age marketing communications company which provides brand activation solutions via Consumer Connect Strategies. It is a part of Jagran Prakashan Limited. The group owns multimedia brands like, J9 Ventures providing VAS and mobile marketing solutions, Jagran Engage: OOH media solutions, I Next: tabloid for Youth. Jagran is a national agency and a pioneer in Integrated Marketing Communications specializing in Planning and Implementation of measurable Brand activations in India with offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata and Chennai.

For more information, please log on to: www.jagransolutions.com or write at: conversation@jagransolutions.com.

CONTACT DETAILS
Mehak Kapur, Positive Communications, +91 9999894977, +91 (11) 43440044, mehak@positiveindia.biz

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BWI: TERI BCSD India Member Corporates Reiterate their Commitment to Sustainable Development Fostering Industry Academia Partnership

2009-11-07T14:33:00.000+05:30

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Saturday, November 07, 2009 03:00 PM IST (09:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Environment, People, Social issues; Business: Business services, Energy companies, Media & entertainment
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TERI BCSD India Member Corporates Reiterate their Commitment to Sustainable Development Fostering Industry - Academia Partnership

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Saturday, November 07, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- Top member corporates of TERI-BCSD India reiterated their commitment to global sustainable development in a round table meeting "Fostering Industry Academia Partnership for a Sustainable Tomorrow" with Prof Richard C Levin, The President of Yale University and Dr RK Pachauri, Director General TERI and Chairman, IPCC hosted by TERI Business Council for Sustainable Development, India. The round table was co-hosted by Bayer Group in India, a select BCSD India company.

The high profile discussion highlighted that Industry-endowed research in the Indian universities have to start moving in the right direction, given the imperatives of sustainable development and energy efficiency in a world facing the impact of climate change.

Voicing the endemic challenges and the unique opportunities for both industry and academia, Professor Richard C. Levin, President of Yale University, spoke of the need for university-industry collaboration and emphasized the need for adapting the model of the United States experience to vitalize the potentials in India. Highlighting the operative industry-academia collaboration models in the US, he said, "Over the past 20 years, after the enactment of the Propriety Rights Act in the US, these models have largely worked through exchange of personnel and ideas, and co-investments in research."

Prof Levin elaborated upon Yale's interaction with industry and the importance of aligning incentives which, for university faculty members, often include pre-commercial and pre-proprietary publication rights; clear definition of intellectual property rights; and involvement of research with commercial application.

Opening the dialogue, Dr R K Pachauri, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and Chair, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change emphasized the importance of Industry-Academia Partnership and highlighted that TERI BCSD India has emerged as a preeminent business voice on sustainable development with a network of 98 corporate members representing a varied section of Indian industry. He emphasized that "A new range of technology is needed to meet the future challenges, and India has to move forward on innovative collaborations between Industry and our universities. Cooperative research is the key word to fill the gaps existing in the present structure."

Welcoming the TERI-BCSD and Yale University initiative, Mr. Cyrus Jassawala, Country Head, Polyurethanes, Bayer Group in India highlighted the group's R&D tie-ups in India and China - and more particularly the 2008 launch of school project 'Making Science Make Sense' in Mumbai that is now to be expanded to other cities of India.

A number of novel ideas emerged at the round-table session including a platform for bringing about the much needed industry-academia collaboration in the research labs - targeted to fulfill the needs of the consumer. The consensus of the speakers was for an IPR legislation that would boost such a collaboration, enabling free publishing of research and, at the same time, yield result-oriented products for the industry that would benefit the consumer.

The leaders of industry and academia along with government representatives spoke of the need for understanding consumerism with respect to product efficiency and the institutional controls of Corporate Social Responsibility. The discussion yielded some ideas for practical applications, which included a green label for commercial products to account for carbon and water usage in manufacture. Stakeholders agreed that that industry and research organizations should collaborate to work around the existing legal and bureaucratic constraints. Various case studies from the corporate sector were cited wherein partnerships with academia have helped develop cost-effective solutions.

Heads of corporates and senior representatives of associations included HCC, Philips Electronics India Ltd, Shell companies in India, BT India, Bharti Walmart, United Technologies, IOCL, Lurgi India, Monsanto, Freeplay Energy group, TATA-BP Solar, NASSCOM, Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME). Representatives from the academia included IIT Delhi, NISTAD (CSIR), and National Council for Applied Economic Research etc.

About TERI BCSD India

TERI-BCSD (Business Council for Sustainable Development) India is the regional network of World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Currently a network of 98 motivated and environmentally conscious corporate houses, TERI-BCSD India as part of its mandate takes an active role in creating platforms for the corporate sector to enhance their efforts towards a more sustainable path of production and consumption. For more information please visit www.teriin.org/bcsd.

CONTACT DETAILS
Rajiv Chhibber, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), +91 9810426698, rajivc@teri.res.in

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