Dell Announces Intent to Acquire Wyse Technology

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Yasar Ev

Dell announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wyse Technology, the global leader in cloud client computing, to significantly extend its desktop virtualization offerings. The addition of Wyse will expand Dell’s desktop virtualization capabilities and provide new solutions and services opportunities for the full range of Dell’s enterprise offerings.

In some environments, a virtual desktop allows enterprises to more efficiently and securely manage their users and end point devices. With this acquisition, Dell expands its enterprise solutions portfolio and offers customers an ever broadening array of tailored solutions to meet their needs.

“The total market for desktop virtualization solutions should continue to see strong growth globally, with the larger revenue and margin opportunities coming from the datacenter infrastructure, cloud and services offerings that are tied to thin client and desktop virtualization technology sales,” said Matt Eastwood, Group Vice President, Enterprise Platform Research, IDC. “Thin client and desktop virtualization solutions typically drive high attach rates to data center solutions, including servers, networking, storage and services. The end-to-end datacenter infrastructure stack for these solutions is expected to exceed $15 billion by 2015.”

Wyse Technology Leadership
Wyse, ranked No.1 in thin client unit shipment volume on 4Q 2011[1], has shipped more than 20 million units worldwide and has over 200 million people interacting with its products each day. The company has more than 180 patents, both issued and pending, covering its solutions, software and differentiated intellectual property.

The Wyse solutions portfolio includes industry-leading thin client solutions with advanced management, desktop virtualization and cloud software.

Cloud clients: Wyse offers a wide selection of secure, reliable, cost-effective thin and zero clients designed to easily integrate into any virtualized or web-based infrastructure, while meeting the budget and performance requirements for any application.
Cloud software: Technology powering a new world of cloud connected smart devices.
Management software – Secure, easy and scalable remote device management for the extended enterprise.
Virtualization software – The best user experience with Microsoft, Citrix and VMware virtual desktop infrastructures.
Mobility software – Secure mobile connectivity to your personal, private or public cloud for mobile devices.
Services: Wyse offers a wide range of cloud computing services to complement its cloud clients and software solutions. Services are available for specific or on-going engagements.

Wyse Technology, founded in 1981, is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. and serves customers in more than 50 countries around the world. Wyse has more than 3,000 resellers and shipped more than 1 million units in 2011.

The transaction was approved by the board of directors of each company and is expected to be accretive to Dell non-GAAP earnings in the second half of its Fiscal Year 2013. Additional terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction remains subject to customary conditions and is expected to close in the second quarter of Dell’s FY13.

Quotes
“Desktop virtualization can help organizations streamline IT management, improve productivity and security, and increase cost efficiency for discrete workloads or usage scenarios,” said Jeff Clarke, president, End User Computing Solutions at Dell. “The Wyse Technology desktop virtualization capability complements Dell’s strongest-ever device and computing solutions portfolio, and strengthens our position in offering customers among the broadest set of computing choices from the edge to the core to the cloud.”

“The combination of Wyse and Dell provides us with tremendous growth opportunities for our core desktop virtualization business, helps us expand into new and fast-growing market segments including mobility and cloud computing, and provides us with reach and scale we did not previously have,” said Tarkan Maner, president and CEO, Wyse Technology. “We believe that taking this step with Dell is a very natural progression for our business and offers our customers many great advantages not available to them today.”

An analyst call with Jeff Clarke, president, Dell End User Computing; Dave Johnson, senior vice president, Dell Corporate Strategy; and Tarkan Maner, president and CEO, Wyse Technology; will be webcast live today at 8:45 a.m. Central Time and archived at www.dell.com/investor.

About Wyse Technology
Wyse Technology is the global leader in Cloud Client Computing. The Wyse portfolio includes industry-leading thin, zero and cloud PC client solutions with advanced management, desktop virtualization and cloud software supporting desktops, laptops and next generation mobile devices. Wyse has shipped more than 20 million units and has over 200 million people interacting with their products each day, enabling the leading private, public, hybrid and government cloud implementations worldwide. Wyse works with industry-leading IT vendors, including Cisco®, Citrix®, IBM®, Microsoft, and VMware® as well as globally-recognized distribution and service providers. Wyse is headquartered in San Jose, California, U.S.A., with offices worldwide.


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SKODA, winners of Pantaloons Femina Miss India 2012 with Fabia’s

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Yasar Ev

Mumbai, April 02, 2012:
The finale of the Pantaloons Femina Miss India 2012 had an extravagant culmination, as the three beautiful winners gleamed in glory with their New SKODA Fabia. SKODA India was the ‘Official Car Partner’ for Pantaloons Femina Miss India, for the second time in a row.

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Mr.Hironori Kanayama, President & CEO Honda Cars India

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Yasar Ev

New Delhi, April 2, 2012: Honda Siel Cars India Ltd., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, has announced that Mr. Hironori Kanayama assumed the office of President & CEO and Mr. Shigeru Yamazaki as Sr. Vice President & Director, Sales & Marketing with effect from 1st April, 2012.

Mr. Kanayama has been associated with Honda Motor Company for over three decades. Having worked with Honda ventures in different markets like China, Taiwan and Japan, Mr. Kanayama has hands-on experience in the automobile industry. He has spent significant years in China and was the President of Guangqi Honda Automobile Co. Ltd, China from April 2009 to March 2011; General Manager China Operation of Honda Motor Company Ltd from October 2007 and President of Honda Automobile (China) Co. Ltd. from September 2003. He started his career at Honda Motor Company Ltd., Tokyo, Japan in 1976.

Mr. Hironori Kanayama, the New President & CEO, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd., said “India is one of the most dynamic economies and among the fastest growing automobile markets in the world. It remains an extremely important territory for our future growth. We have ambitious plans to grow our operations in India.”

“With normal production resuming in our Greater Noida plant from February 2012, we have registered the best ever monthly sales of 11016 units posting a growth of 208% and we expect to continue similar performance in the new financial year”, he further added.

Mr. Shigeru Yamazaki, Sr. Vice President & Director, Sales & Marketing was the General Manager of Automobile Business Division, Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd., since 2009. His primary responsibility had been to establish the future strategy for further expansion of business. He has been associated with Honda Motor Co. for over 29 years. He started his professional career with the company in the year 1982 in Fleet Sales Division. He has significant experience in product planning and has worked extensively in Europe & United States. He was the General Manager, Overseas Sales Operation Office #1 in headquarter before he took over as General Manager of Auto Business division at Asian Honda Motor in April 2009.

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Honda India, highest sales of 11016 units in March 2012

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Yasar Ev

New Delhi, April 1, 2012: Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, recorded its highest ever monthly sales in March 2012. The company sold 11,016 units in March 2012 as against 3,576 units sold during the corresponding month last year registering a growth of 208%.

Expressing delight over the company’s performance Mr Jnaneswar Sen, Sr. Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. said, “Our sales performance in the month of March has been very impressive and is a testimony to our customer’s trust and confidence in our product and services. Brio has emerged as an exemplary performer and this steady increase in the sales signifies the success of our models launched recently. This month, our focus was on production of Brio so as to maximize delivery of Brio to all our waiting customers. We are confident that we would continue this performance in the new financial year and Brio and new City will propel growth for Honda in the near future.”

The cumulative sales of the company during the Financial Year period April’11 – Mar’ 12 was 54,427 units as against 59,463 units sold in Apr’10 – Mar ’11. Owing to the Tsunami in Japan and floods in Thailand, Honda Siel Cars India was going through production cut at its Greater Noida plant during the year 2011.

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Hyundai, prices of all new Sonata Starts at Rs 18.52 Lakh

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Yasar Ev

New Delhi, March 22, 2012: Hyundai Motor India Ltd. announced the price of the all new Sonata today, the manual transmission is priced at Rs 18,52,979 and the automatic transmission at Rs 20,61,272 both prices are ex-showroom Delhi. The all new Sonata was launched at the 11th Auto Expo in January this year. HMIL is India’s largest passenger car exporter and the second largest passenger car manufacturer.

“The all new Sonata powered by our GDi engine offers best-in-class features. Competitively priced the Sonata offers a stylish new choice to the premium customer,”Mr. B S Seo, Managing Director and CEO, HMIL said. Post the Sonata’s launch in January this year the company has received a large number of enquiries.

The new Sonata is one of the most awarded cars. In the USA it recently received the ‘2012 IIHS Top Safety Pick’ Award. In 2011 it was feted with prestigious awards like the NHTSA’s ‘5 Star Crash Test Rating’, ‘Best Car to Buy 2011’ and the ‘International Car of the Year’ (ICOTY) awards.It was also the leading car in its segment in Strategic Vision’s 2011 Total Quality Index.

Like HMIL’s recent cars, the Sonata too is crafted on the design philosophy of ‘Fluidic Sculpture’ where contrasting surfaces create a sense of constant motion. This sixth generation Sonata has interesting features like front and rear seat ventilation, front seat warmers, high intensity Xenon head lamps, cruise control, paddle shift, 10-way adjustable power seat with lumbar support and a 4-way power adjustable front co-driver seat.

The new Sonata is high on safety and is equipped with 6 airbags, electronic stability program (ESP) with traction control system (TCS), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), rear view camera and smart key with push button start apart from a host of features that enhances the driving experience like the VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) cluster and a X-shaped centre fascia. The super-efficient 2.4 liter GDi petrol engine is mated to 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions. GDi technology results in enhanced performance and fuel efficiency as the high pressure fuel is injected directly into the combustion chamber. The engineering excellence is extended to the suspensions by way of having hi-tech ASD (Amplitude Selective Damper) resulting in improved driving comfort.

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Hyundai All New i-Gen i20 Price, Mileage and Details

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Yasar Ev

New Delhi, March 28, 2012: Hyundai Motor India Ltd, India’s largest passenger car exporter and second largest manufacturer announced the launch of its All New iGen i20 today. The i-Gen i20 is available in 12 variants. The Petrol variants range from Rs 473,400 to Rs 665,894, the diesel variants range from Rs 596,334  to Rs 744,013 and the  automatic variant is priced at Rs767,405.

Speaking about the New i-Gen i20, Mr BS Seo, Managing Director and CEO said, ”The New i-Gen i20 is a bold new offering with stylish looks and a host of unique features. Our extensive surveys indicated that the customer is seeking hi-tech and innovative features, we have incorporated the research findings in the i-Gen i20 to offer a high value proposition.”

The i-Gen i20 now comes with a more powerful and refined 1.2 Kappa petrol engine with Dual VTVT mechanism which delivers 84 ps of peak power.

The advanced and hi-tech 1.4 U2 CRDi diesel comes with 6-speed manual transmission that delivers 90ps power and the best-in-class torque of 22.4 kg-m. The 1.4 Gamma automatic petrol delivers 100 ps power and 13.9 kg-m of torque.

A number of first- in-segment features are available in the i-Gen i20 like Rear Parking Camera with display in the cabin mirror, Electro Chromic Mirror which offers anti-glare vision during night time driving, Clean Air-Cluster  ionizer for fresh air in the cabin, Auto Headlight Control Function (the lights turn on automatically when visibility drops), 6 Airbags, Rear Disc Brakes, Supervision Cluster and Rain Sensing Wipers..

It also offers  host of premium features like: Smart Key with Push Button Start, One Touch Triple Turn Signal, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel and  Gear Shift Knob, Driver Seat Arm Rest, Electric Adjustable Folding and Heated Outside Mirrors, Tilt and Telescopic Steering, 60:40 Split Seat with cushion pop-up for optimum passenger and luggage space utilization, premium 2-DIN CD/MP3 Audio System with 4 speakers and 2 tweeters, USB, aux-in and Blue tooth connectivity along with Steering Mounted Audio and Bluetooth controls.

Style quotient of the new i-Gen i20 is enhanced by the High Gloss Front Grille, 8-Spoke sporty alloy wheels, Rear Spoiler with integrated Stop Lamp, Chrome outside door handles, and Turn Indicators on outside mirrors

Like all the other Hyundai cars in the Indian market, the new i-Gen i20 offers top priority to safety with features like: 6 Airbags, ABS, clutch lock system (to prevent accidental starts), smart pedal system (in the event of panic braking, the brake pedal overrides the accelerator), speed sensing auto door locking and impact sensing auto door unlocking (in the unfortunate event of a collision) and Reverse Parking Sensors..

Hyundai is synonymous with world-class safety and low emission cars. The i-Gen i20 offers increased fuel economy which translates into greater savings on fuel costs. According to the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), the i-Gen i20 petrol (1.2 Kappa Dual VTVT) delivers a mileage of 18.5 kmpl the diesel variant (1.4 CRDi) delivers a mileage of 21.9 kmpl and the automatic transmission variant (1.4 ltr petrol) delivers 15 kmpl which make it fuel-efficient and economical to drive.

Highlights (First in segment):
Rear view camera
Auto headlights control
Rain sensing wipers
Rear view Electro Chromic Mirror for convenient night driving
Six airbags
Rear disc brakes
Supervision cluster
Cluster ionizer
Driver seat armrest
Smart pedal system
Outside mirrors with heated functions

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Toyota takes Hybrid Craft Campaign to School Students in Delhi

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Yasar Ev

Toyota Kirloskar Motor takes Hybrid Craft Campaign to School Students in Delhi to Create Awareness about Hybrid Technology.

Pilot project was conducted at Canadian International School at Bangalore in 2011
Campaign targeted towards creating awareness about Toyota’s Hybrid Technology

New Delhi, March 30th, 2012: Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd (TKM) today initiated its Hybrid Craft Campaign for the students of Pathways World School at Noida. Targeted at school students in metros between the age group of 12 to 14, the Hybrid Craft Campaign is a unique and interactive way for the students to understand hybrid technology and its benefits to the environment.

Started as a pilot project at Canadian International School in Bangalore last year, the Hybrid Craft Project was very well received by the students and teachers alike. The campaign consists of a detailed program wherein students are sensitized about pollution and its ill effects. They are also introduced to the concept of Hybrid Technology and the ways in which it can be used to curtail the ill effects of pollution and also help conserve fuel.

Commenting on Toyota’s Educational initiative on Hybrid Technology, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director, Sales & Marketing, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “Toyota is considered to be the pioneers of hybrid technology and is renowned for it worldwide. With the launch of the third generation Toyota Prius in 2010, we are very pleased to bring this technology to India. The whole idea behind introducing this technology in India was to create awareness about hybrid technology and to sensitize the people about the positive effects of the same.

To further emphasize on Toyota’s commitment to the environment, we have been involved with many green initiatives, the Hybrid Craft Campaign being one such program, which enables us to sensitize young school children about the benefits of hybrid technology and the importance to conserve energy and fuel. Here, we would also like to extend our gratitude to Pathway World School, Noida who have given us a platform to educate their students about this future technology,” continued Mr. Singh.

Also commenting on the occasion, Dr. Shalini Advani, Director, Pathway World School said, “Our curriculum at Pathways lays great emphasis on teaching students to think of green solutions to the ills of pollution. We are delighted with Toyota’s imaginative initiative which introduces this new technology. It supports our own hands-on learning approach at Pathways, which teaches students to look for new ways of handling the problems of our world today.”

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Maruti Suzuki Sales in March 2012

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Yasar Ev

Maruti Suzuki India Limited reported its third consecutive monthly sales of over one lakh units in fiscal 2011-12. The company sold a total of 125,952 units in March 2012 reflecting a growth of 3.3 % over March 2011. This includes 13,228 units for exports, a growth of 14.7%. The company had sold a total of 121,952 units in March 2011.

The total sales in March 2012 are the highest ever monthly sales in the Company’s history. The previous high in total sales was in March 2011 at 121,952 units.

The domestic sales in March 2012 are also the highest ever monthly domestic sales in Company¿s history (Previous highest domestic sales in March 2011 at 110,424 units).

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Tata Motors March 2012 sales at 100,414 nos.

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Yasar Ev

Tata Motors’ total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in March 2012 were 100,414 vehicles, a growth of 20% over 83,363 vehicles sold in March 2011. The company’s domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for March 2012 were 95,047 nos., a 23% growth over 77,431 nos. sold in March last year.

Cumulative sales (including exports) for the company for the fiscal are at 906,768 nos. a growth of 13% over 803,339 nos. sold last year.

Commercial Vehicles
The company’s sales of commercial vehicles in March 2012 in the domestic market were 58,063 nos., highest ever in a month and a 17% growth compared to 49,753 vehicles sold in March last year. LCV sales were 36,091 nos., a growth of 37% over March last year. M&HCV sales stood at 21,972 nos., lower by 6%, over March last year.

Cumulative sales of commercial vehicles in the domestic market for the fiscal are 529,980 nos., highest ever in a year and a growth of 19% over last year. Cumulative LCV sales are 322,971 nos., a growth of 27% over last year, while M&HCV sales stood at 207,009 nos., a growth of 8% over last year.

During the year, Tata Motors launched the Tata Divo Luxury Coach, the Tata Starbus Ultra, the Tata Magic IRIS and the Tata Ace Zip.

Passenger Vehicles
The passenger vehicles business reported a total sale and distribution offtake of 38,399 nos. (36,984 Tata + 1,415 Fiat) in the domestic market in March 2012, higher by 30%, compared to 29,520 nos. (27,678 Tata + 1,842 Fiat) in March last year. Sales of Tata passenger vehicles for March 2012 are at 36,984 nos., highest ever in a month and a growth of 34%, over 27,678 vehicles sold in March 2011. Sales of the Tata Nano are 10,475 nos., highest ever in a month and higher by 20% over 8,707 nos., in March 2011. The Tata Indica range sales were 11,420 nos., higher by 65% over March last year. The Tata Indigo range recorded sales of 8,295 nos., higher by 15% over March last year. The Sumo/ Safari/ Aria/ Venture range accounted for sales of 6,794 nos., highest ever in a month and higher by 40% over March last year.

Cumulative sales and distribution offtake of passenger vehicles in the domestic market for the fiscal are 329,805 nos. (313,710 Tata + 16,095 Fiat), against 319,580 nos. (298,514 Tata + 21,066 Fiat) last year, a growth of 3%. Cumulative sales of Tata passenger vehicles were 313,710 nos., highest ever in a year and a 5% increase compared to 298,514 nos., over last year. Cumulative sales of the Tata Nano are 74,527 nos., a 6% increase compared to 70,432 nos., last year. Cumulative sales of the Tata Indica range at 105,706 nos., are higher by 8%. Cumulative sales of the Tata Indigo family are 77,733 nos., lower by 12%. Cumulative sales of the Sumo/Safari/ Aria/ Venture range are 55,744 nos., higher by 32%.

During the fiscal, Tata Motors launched the Tata Sumo Gold, the Tata Indica Vista, the Tata Aria 4X2 and the Tata Nano 2012

Jaguar Land Rover sales in India, continued their upward trend since launch in June 2009. Cumulative sales of Jaguar Land Rover vehicles in India for this fiscal are at 2,288 nos., a 157% increase, compared to 891 nos., over last year.

During the fiscal, Jaguar Land Rover started assembly of the Land Rover Freelander 2 at the plant in Pune, India. Jaguar Land Rover expanded its range by introducing the Range Rover Evoque, the Jaguar XKR-S and the Jaguar 12 MY range.

Exports
The company’s sales from exports at 5,367 vehicles in March 2012, are lower by 10% compared to 5,932 vehicles in March last year. The cumulative sales from exports for the fiscal at 63,078 nos., are higher by 9%, over 58,044 nos., last year.

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A bit of reggae in the autumn days

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Yasar Ev

The good news are comming and do not stop on Orkut. Today we have a theme for those who know well who is Bob Marley, like reggae and maybe have some dreads in her or his head. The other is a theme for the fall season, a time when nature makes a great show. Now just try and enjoy these two new themes: reggae and autumn, maybe the sound of Roots, Rock, Reggae.

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