Google India will host a two-day Hackathon and workshop in Bangalore on 21-22 February, focused on designing and creating Android applications in Indian languages. Nearly 100 developers are participating in this event that is open to both amateur and professional developers. It aims to promote regional languages and develop applications for Internet users who communicate and understand only their native language with a view to encouraging more users to come online.
Rajan Anandan, Managing Director of Google India, said: "The next 300 million Internet users in India won’t use English. That’s why we’re working on enabling the Internet in Indian languages, which is the key to driving growth. We are seeing great interest from users in small towns across India, because people are becoming aware of the value of the Internet even in small towns and villages. This Hackathon will help organizations prepare for the coming growth in the Indian language Internet."
Google will host workshops covering the technical process of enabling apps in Indian languages and monetisation potential of language apps. The sessions will also cover business aspects of enabling existing android applications in multiple languages and how that can further the reach and monetisation potential of the apps for the developers.
Fujifilm India Announces New Interchangeable Lens Camera
Fujifilm India announced the launch of the FUJIFILM X-E2, a premium interchangeable lens camera with the latest APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor and world's fastest AF speed. Priced at Rs. 76,999 for body and Rs. 1,09,999 with XF18-55mm kit lens.
It delivers even more beautiful color reproduction, higher definition image capture, and that world's fastest AF speed of 0.08 seconds.
This is achieved by more than doubling the processing speed of the EXR Processor II. It is able to harness the information taken from over 100,000 phase detection pixels incorporated in the X-Trans CMOS II.
The hybrid AF also combines phase detection AF and contrast AF to ensure accuracy when shooting low-contrast subjects and dark scenes.
The 16.3 million pixels APS-C sized X-Trans CMOS II Sensor incorporates an original color filter array.
Quality is further improved by the Lens Modulation Optimizer (LMO). Its high-precision processing of the various lens parameters, as well as data from the screen centre to the edges, corrects diffraction blur when shooting with a stopped down aperture and compensates for the slight blurring in the lens periphery. The result is edge-to-edge image quality with incredible sharpness. LMO will be compatible with every XF lens.
The X-E2's prestigious feel continues with the combination of aperture ring on the lens and shutter dial on the top of the body as seen in its predecessor. This allows full shooting control while keeping your eye to the viewfinder.
The X-E2 is available in solid black or two-tone black and silver.
KBL Opens 5th Refurbishment Centre In Bellary
Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), a fluid management company, has opened its fifth Authorised Refurbishment Centre (ARC) at Bellary in Karnataka.
The ARC facility in Bellary spreads across 2,000 square feet and will offer service and repair facilities for all small, medium and large pumps manufactured by KBL. The facility will offer services like overhauling of pumps, impeller balancing, hydro testing, corrocoating, performance enhancement, testing, shot blasting & painting and lastly it will also cater to customers having annual maintenance contract (AMC). Genuine spares are available at KBL refurbishment centres across India for ensuring longer pump life and enhancing energy efficiency.
Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairman & Managing Director, Kirloskar Brothers Limited said, "By expanding our refurbishment centres across India, we aim to strengthen our relationship with our customers. The centre in Bellary will cater to our bulk pump users by continuously implementing upgraded methods to increase the efficiency of our pumping equipment."
"Like all initiatives at KBL, this extends our vision of providing sustainable and competitive solutions", he added.
Haier India Introduces 'i-age' Line Of Products
Haier, leader in Home Appliances & Consumer Electronics, commemorates its 10 years completion in India. Haier, which has always been synonymous with innovation and inspiration, introduced their unique ‘i-age’ line of products, inspired by the Internet age. This is a revolutionary step taken by Haier to offer products for the Internet generation who believe in pace, imagination, intelligence and path-breaking innovations.
In the past ten years, Haier has understood the mindsets of Indian consumers elucidating that India as a nation has intelligent minds in abundance and all they need is intelligent and smart products that offer the most innovative solutions.
Song Yujun, Managing Director, Haier India said, “After ten years of dedication, innovation and excellence in India, I believe that the journey for Haier has just begun. In a rising market like India, it is very heartening to experience the commendable growth that Haier has achieved over the last decade. With the new range of ‘i-age’ line of products, consumers will experience products that are purely inspired by the Internet age and designed keeping in mind the contemporary and luxurious lifestyle of Indian consumers. The ‘i-age’ products empower individuals by giving them the power to control their surroundings with cutting-edge technology”
Diageo Selects TCS As A Strategic Partner
Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks business, has selected Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the leading IT services, consulting and business solutions organisation, as its new global IT provider. The decision by Diageo to partner with TCS is the latest milestone in a programme to transform the way it provides IS services to around 36,000 employees, operating in 180 countries around the world.
In the future, TCS will manage Diageo’s global IT infrastructure, data centres and servers, in addition to providing service desk support to employees. This solution will provide a greater level of flexibility and differentiation of services to meet market needs, allow for swift adoption of future technology trends, and an enhanced current self-serve capability to deliver an improved end user experience.
Ivan Menezes, Chief Executive Officer, Diageo plc, said: “Our partnership with Tata Consultancy Services is the latest milestone in our strategy to create a world-class IT service to support Diageo’s global strategy and deliver efficient growth. Working together, I believe that we can make a significant step change in the way that IS supports our 36,000 employees around the world, giving them the freedom and agility to drive growth for Diageo in each of our markets.”
As Per :- businessworld
