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OUTSOURCING


Baton of trust
The world's perception is changing and how! Earlier, global IT players didn't trust Indian companies to do their high-value projects. But now, with the domestic industry proving its capabilities, they are outsourcing something as vital as their R&D requirements to India. Time to reach out. More

TELECOMMUNICATIONS


Not enough to go round
The wireless industry is waiting for the spur - consumer adoption of mobile data. Until that happens, there's not much pizza or profit to go round, despite talk of 2G and 3G technology. More

HARDWARE


It's freedom for chip design too
Software-based developments in chip design promise to free it from the constraints of an application specific integrated circuit. No curbing flights of imagination. More

Raring to race — together
Unlike the rivals in the picture above pitched against each other, the Government and two private players play partners in a unique supercomputing project. This sure looks like a win-win race. More

SOFTWARE REVIEW


Personal firewalls
This week's selection focuses on tools to protect your system from being accessed by unauthorised personnel. All the programs are freeware. ZoneAlarm ZoneAlarm provides essential protection for Internet users. Combining the safety of a ... More

COMPUTER USAGE


Security tips to protect the system
I request eWorld to provide a comprehensive review of the security aspects of the home computer, i.e. the dangers one may face while using floppies, CDs, Internet surfing and, the softwares (best freeware and sharewares) to protect them, for ... More

INTERVIEW


`Threats lurking in big BPO pool'
India faces not necessarily one big competitor in the business process outsourcing space, but competition from a clutch of countries, says this expert. More

IT-ENABLED SERVICES


Go by the screen test
Whether you want to test the sturdiness of your car, or your chances of striking oil, virtual visualisation can guide you best on the course of action to take. Here the virtual beats the real, everytime. More

ECONOMIC OFFENCES


Crime and punishment
A case is being made out now against the current computer abuse laws. The argument is that these are seriously flawed, and that greater penalties may actually quell legitimate research activities. More

CYBER QUEST


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    Sniffing money on the info trail
    Information processing sets detectives and investors in the same club. It pays to uncover investment techniques from the legendary sleuths. Happy treasure hunting! More

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    Run-up to Budget
    Kelkar Report
    Bottled water: How safe is it?
    Telecom Competition
    Oil PSUs: Disinvestment dilemma
    Housing Fin. rate war: Bonanza for consumers!
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    In Depth
    Simple Economics
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    Corporate Governance
    Gold: Still the winner?
    Cars: Always a beauty
    Books and Reviews
    Looking back
    Mar. 2-Mar. 8
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