iYogi Partners with Ventura

iYogi, the on-demand tech services company with a unique global delivery model, today announced a $50 million dollar contract with Ventura (subsidiary of Next PLC), a certified provider of outsourced support services. The strategic agreement leverages iYogi’s unique Global Delivery Platform created for rapidly scaling its tech experts, while delivering on the highest resolution rates and customer satisfaction benchmarks in the industry. iYogi will extend its Global Delivery Platform to deploy additional1000 highly experienced and proficient security support tech experts.



iYogi will use proven methodology and processes for quicker ramp-up to address the accelerating need for computer tech support. The company is partnering with Ventura with the aim of expanding iYogi’s geographic footprint and its security services to protect consumers and small businesses from growing threats of online viruses and spyware. Ventura is among the leading providers of its kind with over 8,000 employees in the UK and India and a growing base in Pune , India billed as one of the foremost digital centers in the world.



“Ventura’s dedicated iYogi tech experts will seamlessly integrate on our Global Delivery Platform to deliver security services to the millions of consumers plagued by growing online threats that compromise or slow down their systems,” commented Vishal Dhar, President Marketing & co-founder of iYogi. ”India has a flexible workforce that is quickly transforming from more gradual-growth IT services to high-value on-demand technical support. Pune’s 44,000 graduates and Ventura ’s world-class facilities and management will help rapidly scale our service delivery to meet our unprecedented growth and demand for our direct-to-consumer business, while continuing to deliver on the lowest wait times and highest resolution rates in the industry.”



“Our organization is built around delivering leading edge solutions for end-consumers,” said Anupam Arun, Country Manager, Ventura India . “A relationship with iYogi extends our 40-year outsourcing legacy that Ventura has built to support a highly successful and popular remote support model, resulting in a new frontier of next generation remote tech support services. Pune gives us the inherent advantage needed to deliver on iYogi’s requirements for talent, scale and quality.”

iYogi’s Global Delivery Platform provides a scalable architecture for seamless integration across multiple service delivery locations and customer touch-points. iYogi’s security services practice works with leading providers of anti-virus and anti-spyware products to meet the growing challenge of an open online ecosystem. With more than 100,000 annual subscribers and thousands of single incident sessions every day on a 24/7 basis, iYogi has built a specialized capability that addresses the security requirements for consumers and small businesses.

Tektronix Named Finalist for "Best in Test" 2010 Awards

Tektronix, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced that its MSO70000 mixed signal oscilloscope was selected by the editors of Test & Measurement World magazine for its Best in Test 2010 industry awards. The MSO70000 mixed signal oscilloscope is one of 6 products receiving the nomination in the oscilloscope category putting it in the running for 2010 Test Product of the Year. The awards honor products that have brought significant technological advancement to the test industry.

The category winners are determined by the magazine’s readers, who vote online between now and February 19, 2010. Ballots are available online at www.tmworld.com/awards. Best in Test award winners for each category will be announced in the April issue of Test & Measurement World and online April 1st at www.tmworld.com.



The MSO70000 mixed signal oscilloscope includes 16 logic channels with a very accurate 80ps timing resolution and is the industry’s only performance mixed signal oscilloscope. The MSO70000 also combines industry-leading bandwidth of 20 GHz with the industry's highest waveform capture rate, best signal fidelity, lowest noise floor and the only available hardware-based serial pattern trigger for data rates up to 5 Gb/s.


“Our editorial team evaluated many innovative products in choosing Best in Test finalists,” said Rick Nelson, Test & Measurement World editor-in-chief. “The Tektronix MSO70000 was an impressive candidate in the oscilloscope category.”


“It is an honor to be recognized by the editors of T&M World as a finalist for the Best in Test 2010 industry awards,” said Brian Reich, vice president, Performance Oscilloscopes, Tektronix. “We value their industry recognition and it’s a testament to our continued focus to offer customers innovative test and measurement products.”

Get the coveted 2010 Kingfisher Calendar on your iPhone

With winter chills everywhere the models of Kingfisher Calendar 2010 definitely know how to get your pulse racing! One of the most anticipated calendars every year is the Kingfisher Calendar and if you haven’t got a copy for 2010, Hungama Digital Media, South Asia ’s largest digital entertainment company has created the 2010 Kingfisher Calendar Application for iPhone users across the world. The application is available through the iTunes App. stores at $1.99 for iPhone users across the world. This is India ’s first branded calendar application on the iPhone.
Shot in the exotic locales of Maldives and photographed by lensman Atul Kasbekar and distributed by Dr Vijay Mallya’s lifestyle brand- Kingfisher, the print form of this calendar is a coveted possession that very few receive. However iPhone users across the world now have access to this exclusive 2010 Kingfisher Calendar through an application that enables users to view the entire calendar on their mobile. Additionally for the digital format, the application also features exclusive extra shots that did not make it to the print edition of the calendar. Each month will see a leggy beauty adorning your iPhone, and one can also flip through the gallery of stunning images. The app also features a motion detection feature where one can simply shake their phone and random images will be pulled and displayed on the phone.

Genpact Wins Three Year Contract from Max New York Life Insurance Company to Provide Customer Service Related Solutions

Genpact Limited (NYSE: G), a leader in managing business processes, today announced that it has been awarded a three year contract from Max New York Life Insurance Company Ltd. Under this arrangement, Genpact will provide Max New York Life with customer service related solutions in select geographies, employing multiple regional languages and sophisticated technology.



Max New York Life Insurance Co. Ltd. is a joint venture between Max India Ltd., a leading multi business corporation, and New York Life, a Fortune 100 company. The company is one of India ’s leading private life insurance companies and offers both individual and group life insurance solutions.



“This is a significant relationship for us and we are delighted to partner with a company that is focused on providing a best-in-class service experience to its customers said Genpact Chief Operating Officer Tiger Tyagarajan. “We will bring our deep domain experience in the Insurance industry, developed through serving large global insurance companies over the last decade, as well as our Lean Six Sigma expertise and culture that drives operational excellence. We will work with Max New York Life Insurance on its journey to take these insurance processes to “global best in class,” he added.



Genpact’s Insurance practice has 4000+ employees providing end to end services across product development, new business and underwriting, policy owner services, actuarial support, analytics, and finance and accounting. The company also has a 400+ specialist staff in areas including underwriting and analytics and over 1200 industry specific certifications. Genpact’s Customer Services practice supports leading global enterprises, including well-respected brands in the banking & financial services, insurance, telecom, healthcare, automotive and manufacturing industries.



“In our endeavor to provide best-in-class service to our customers, we are happy to partner with an expert like Genpact. We believe that Genpact’s global expertise in insurance and customer service will enable us to deliver a high quality customer service experience, which we envisage will be our strongest differentiator in this competitive market,” said Rajit Mehta, Chief Operating Officer, Max New York Like Insurance Company.

6th Edition of IndiaWood from March 4th to 8th 2010 at BIEC

PDA Trade Fairs, the exhibition & trade fair division of Pradeep Devaiah & Associates Pvt., Ltd., a leading international industry specific trade fairs organizers today announce that the 6th edition of IndiaWood – IndiaWood 2010 will be held from the 4th to 8th of March 2010 at the sprawling BIEC (Bangalore International Exhibition Centre) on Tumkur Road, Bangalore. IndiaWood – a biennial event aims to showcase the latest in wood processing technologies like sophisticated machines, accessories and tools, raw materials to products, fittings to woodworking machinery and Woodworking materials & consumables from all over the world. This 5-day event will feature an exhibition and multi-track conferences addressing key issues in the Woodworking Industry. The event will offer companies a platform to showcase technology & capability, meet potential buyers & vendors and explore joint-ventures & collaborations.



IndiaWood 2010 has already sold out over 65% of the 30,000 Sq Mtrs space, with country pavilions from Germany , Italy , Taiwan and USA having already confirmed large spaces for their respective country pavilions. IndiaWood 2010 is expecting a phenomenal participation from China too.



Mr. Pradeep Devaiah - Chairman and CEO, PDA Trade Fairs Pvt., Ltd., said, “IndiaWood has had a modest beginning in 1999 with just 103 exhibitors from India and overseas. It was more of an educative platform for the Indian Woodworking Industry, but ever since then, its broken new ground, edition after edition. We are pleased to say that IndiaWood 2010 will have over 450 exhibitors from 30 countries around the world. IndiaWood is now more than ever in a unique position to cater to the entire spectrum of the woodworking industry.”



He said, “A decade back the woodworking industry in India has mostly been manual and was largely dependent on skilled labor. Whereas, western countries were far ahead by using sophisticated machinery and technology. The lack of mechanization and technology know-how was a severe limitation to the growth of the woodworking industry in India . The technology used by the developed countries was not only of superior quality but was also stressing on eco-friendliness. The scope of the industry was made even bigger by the advent of technology to minimize wood waste and create by-products from the already available wood waste. These were some of the factors that prompted us to do a trade fair focused on the wood industry. As India embraced the technology there was a spurt in the wood industry creating greater employment opportunities. Several allied industries mushroomed to support the growing wood industry creating jobs and entrepreneurs.”



“ India has turned out to be manufacturing hub as well as a strong buyer market. Most International companies are looking at India to revive their sales and revenues.” He added.



Over the years IndiaWood is turning out to be one of the most definitive wood working industry show outside USA and Europe . IndiaWood is shaping out to be the industry hub for India as well as the Asian and Gulf markets.




Giving a glimpse of the industry size and potential, Mr. Srinivasan S – President & Director PDA Trade Fairs said, “Even at a conservative scenario wood and wood products trade in the international market will reach around US$450 billion by the year 2020. The Indian domestic furniture industry is estimated to be worth around U.S. $7 billion and growing at 20% and is mostly dominated by the unorganized sector, with the organized sector accounting for only 20% of the share. The Indian economy is seeing a growth rate in excess of 9 per cent for the last 3 years and the current growth rate is between 7 to 8 per cent per Annum. IndiaWood 2010 will help to meet the demands of the booming local furniture manufacturing industries and continue to catalyze the growth of this sector. This also helps the growth of several allied Industries, thereby creating immense employment opportunities for skilled wood workers and spawn entrepreneurs.”