The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, May 31, 2003

Kerala healthcare BPO suffers ideological block: Experts
`There should be more emphasis on healthcare specific skill development. In order to develop the manpower required, training should be primarily be driven by ITeS-targeted training institutes.' More

AWARDS & HONOURS

Wharton Infosys awards

NIIT bags export award

Satyam wins performance award

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Growing pre-paid subscriber base — BSNL Karnataka seeks more equipment capacity
THE Karnataka circle of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has sought an additional 4.5 lakh equipment capacity for 2003-04 for its cellular operations even as it has received 40,000 more SIM cards to meet the shortfall. The BSNL General Manager ... More

Hutch facility to access Net with handset
CELLULAR service provider Hutch, which operates in Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, has launched `HutchAccess', a GPRS service for all its users. HutchAccess enables users to log on to the Internet, even when on ... More

Switchover to next gen networks for fixed line — Siemens in talks with telecom majors
TELECOM major Siemens is in talks with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), Bharti, Reliance Infocomm and Tata TeleServices to convince them to switch over to its next generation networks (NGN) for their fixed line services. The next gen networks ... More

AirTel Free Talk Time winners

SOFTWARE

Infosys wins $60-m order from US telecom co
INFOSYS Technologies Ltd has won an order that could see business close to $60 million-$70 million flowing in over six-seven years, from the US telecom service provider, SBC Communications, according to sources. According to the pact signed ... More

`Munich can be ideal spot for IT ventures'
GOTOBAVARIA is promoting Munich as the top destination for Indian IT companies in the EU and Germany. The location marketing and inward investment agency for the Ict sector, promoted by the free state of Bavaria, is showcasing the opportunities ... More

'Merger pressure is there': Polaris Q4 net at Rs 20 crore
POLARIS Software Group, including OrbiTech Solutions Ltd, has reported a net profit of Rs 19.94 crore on a turnover of Rs 155.92 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2003. The company has recommended a dividend of 35 per cent (Rs 1.75 ... More

Aftek plans 3G venture with UK firm
AFTEK Infosys Ltd is planning to enter into a 50:50 joint venture with a UK firm to develop solutions/products for mobile and wireless computing and enter the 3G space. According to Mr Ranjit Dhuru, Chairman and CEO, Aftek is increasing its ... More

ALLIANCES & JOINT VENTURES

Data Access signs deal with ITXC
DATA ACCESS America Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Data Access (India) Ltd., has signed an interconnect agreement with ITXC Corp, an international voice carrier, as part of Data Access' strategy in the US telecommunications market. ... More

OFF-SHORE DEVELOPMENT

MAQ Software opens centre in Mumbai
THE US-based applications developer, MAQ Software, has opened an advanced technology centre here. The centre will focus on developing solutions on Microsoft platforms and technologies. According to the President and Chief Executive Officer, ... More

EVENTS

ESC to lead business team

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