BM's second-quarter profits grew 22 percent, led by services and software revenue and sales in international markets. IBM's revenues grew 13 percent to $26.8 billion, while net income for the period was $2.8 billion, the company said. Also, as IBM pulled $10.9 billion in revenue from its Americas sector, the company drew $15.1 billion from international markets, indicating that ... [full story]
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non-voice BPO service provider, Vishal Information Technologies (VITL), is hitting the primary market to fund its expansion plans, including setting up a bigger campus and marketing offices in the US and UK. Out of 27,90,000 shares that will be offered to the public , 17,90,000 are fresh, while the rest will be offloaded by the existing promoters. Post-listing , the ... [full story]
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Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) today announced the promotion of Tasos Tsolakis as the company’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this new capacity, Tsolakis will coordinate technology decisions throughout the company’s lines of businesses and global locations. He also will have the critical job of implementing common component solutions across the business lines to minimize customer implementation intervals ... [full story]
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A convergence of the best and the brightest - The alliance has been made with the scope of enhancing iCore’s voice and data services with the provision of a more comprehensive suite of IT services. iCore Networks is pleased to announce a new partnership with Cetrom Information Technology. The alliance has been made with the scope of enhancing iCore’s ... [full story]
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IDG's Computerworld has named San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) one of the top workplaces for information technology professionals. The recognition is part of the industry publication's 15th annual "Best Places to Work in IT" survey, published in the June 30 issue. Computerworld's annual survey ranks the top 100 work environments for technology professionals, based on a broad range ... [full story]
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The vision of Information Technology(IT) policy is to use IT as a tool for raising the living standards of the common man and enriching their lives. Though, urban India has a high internet density, the government also wants PC and Internet penetration in the rural India. In Information technology (IT), India has built up valuable brand equity in the ... [full story]
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Chinook's Edge School Division No. 73 invites applications for a Director of Educational Technology Services effective August 15, 2008. The successful candidate must have the following qualifications: Proven classroom teaching experience integrating technology into the curriculum Proven leadership abilities in the area of integration of technology and curriculum Primary Functions: To facilitate the integration of technology into every ... [full story]
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Pakistan’s information technology industry is progressing rapidly at more than 50 per cent annually for the last four years, with many companies winning huge contracts from domestic as well as international market, an official of the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) said in a statement issued on Thursday. Quoting the figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) ... [full story]
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eFuture Information Technology, a leading provider of front-end supply chain management software and services in China, has signed contracts to provide logistics software licenses and digital picking equipment to WuShang BulkSale Chain. These contracts build on a previous contract to provide WuShang with logistics consulting services. Lin Fang, WuShang’s vice president said, ‘During peak periods, such as ... [full story]
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ABeam Consulting will sponsor the third annual MIS Council Supplier Forum, hosted by the MEMA Information Services (MIS) Council from noon until 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago, Ill. The event is free and open to individuals who work for suppliers/manufacturers and who are responsible for information technology, information services, e-commerce, cataloging, ... [full story]
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Oyo State Government has set aside over N168 million for the immediate commencement of a massive information technology project. The project, when completed, would complement government’s efforts towards laying a solid foundation for E-governance in the State. Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Risikat Oyebimpe Alabi who disclosed in Ibadan, explained that the project would cover capacity building ... [full story]
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Dr. Velvie Green, president of Glendale Community College, announced June 16 that she has selected Gregory S. Rogers, most recently Vice President for Administration at Black Hawk College in Moline, Illinois, as the Vice President of Information Technology at GCC. Rogers has accepted her offer and will begin July 1, subject to approval by the Maricopa County Community College District ... [full story]
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Ruukki has adopted Efecte's ERP for IT solution, using which it manages information and costs related to its information technology assets and IT management services. The solution harnesses the industry's best practices i.e. IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) -based operating models. "We need an ITIL-compatible system in support of support service control and service management, in order to facilitate both ... [full story]
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An explosion of the information technology industry in the Phillipines has moved the Cebu Educational Development Foundation for Information Technology (CEDF-IT) to accept MyLinuxSupport Inc. as an implementing partner in CEDF-IT Linux training courses for local information technology personnel. Over the last six years, Cebu City has grown to rank as the fourth most attractive emerging city in the ... [full story]
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Unitiv, Inc., a leading technology integrator, reseller, and services company, today announced the hiring of Anand Chouthai as their Director of Solutions Engineering. "I am honored to become a member of Unitiv, a fast growing technology integrator," said Mr. Anand Chouthai. "I welcome this opportunity to lead a world class team successfully into the future. We are well positioned ... [full story]
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Ingram Micro (NYSE: IM) today announced it was named the 2007 Pro AV Distributor of the Year by Samsung Electronics America for the second year in a row. According to Samsung's vice president of commercial sales and marketing Christopher Franey, Ingram Micro was awarded the 2007 Pro AV Distributor of the Year for its ongoing investment in digital signage ... [full story]
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Inclusion of a new services category--Information Technology Software Services-- within the ambit of Service Tax legislation has created confusion among the software firms in India. The levy of this new service along with other services has become effective from May 16, 2008. Post the notification many feel that from May 16, 2008, packaged software will attract 12.36 per cent ... [full story]
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MediaWhiz (http://www.mediawhiz.com/), a leading results-driven online advertising company offering Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Display Advertising, and Search Marketing services, strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Sal Guido to the post of Chief Information Officer in its New York office. As CIO, Guido will run the IT infrastructure of MediaWhiz. His role includes implementing strategies ... [full story]
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DSM Biologics and Crucell N.V. (Euronext, NASDAQ: CRXL; Swiss Exchange: CRX) today announce another breakthrough in the production of IgG antibodies using PER.C6® technology. By employing the PER.C6® human cell line and proprietary XD(TM) technology, a record yield of over 27 grams per liter has been achieved. In March 2008 a yield of 15 grams per liter was reported. ... [full story]
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This week, as part of National Health Information Technology Week, Rep. Phil Gingrey was recognized with the 2008 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Advocacy Federal Leadership Award. Established in 2003, the HIMSS Advocacy Award recognizes current and former government officials who have made a significant contribution meriting national recognition to the healthcare information technology field. “Health Information ... [full story]
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Vianix announced today that it has executed an OEM License Agreement with AssistMed, a leading provider of innovative technologies and services in the healthcare market. AssistMed selected Vianix' MASC as its voice standard, to complement its dictation/transcription platform and speech recognition solution, for highly accurate transcription into Electronic Health Records (EHR). The overall healthcare information technology market, of which EHRs ... [full story]
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Asocia Group, a leading provider of information technology consulting and staffing services, has become a market leader for permanent placement jobs in the information technology arena with the establishment of a full-service, permanent-placement division. Asocia Group's core focus is providing enterprise resource planning consulting and staffing services on a contract basis to clients on a national basis. As a ... [full story]
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At its recent membership meeting, the National Alliance for Health Information Technology (NAHIT) announced new leadership and a new strategic and operating framework for promoting and influencing the efficient and effective use of health information technology (IT) to achieve safer, higher-quality and more affordable health care. The changes support a sharpened focus by the organization on the intersection of health ... [full story]
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A new Information Technology Project aims to improve the way the Government delivers its services. The Premier, David Bartlett, said $500,000 had been allocated to the IT Transformation Project. “In the 21st century, it is important that the Government is connected to its community,” he said. “This is about being at the cutting edge of technology and ... [full story]
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The X-ray Diagnostic Information System developed by Steria for the Consellería de Sanitat (Health Authority) enables tracing and confirmation of patient appointments, recording of tasks undertaken within each system, composition of the relevant X-ray reports, as well as the generation of statistics on work carried out, all of which is incorporated into the patient’s medical record. The system is ... [full story]
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General Dynamics Information Technology, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ViPS, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of HLTH Corp. for approximately $225 million. The transaction, which has been approved by the boards of directors at General Dynamics and at HLTH, is subject to normal regulatory approvals and is expected to close in 2008. ViPS ... [full story]
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SXC Health Solutions Corp. ("SXC" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SXCI, TSX: SXC), a leading provider of pharmacy benefits management services, announced an agreement for its Health Care Information Technology (HCIT) group to provide ongoing business and technology services to Prescription Solutions, Inc, a UnitedHealth Group company. The contract has a provision for a three-year base period that would generate approximately ... [full story]
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I had the honour of attending and speaking at the WCIT 2008 conference in Malaysia and here are some rather disjointed notes that I had while listening to the speakers. I tried to clean it up, but again, apologies for not being able to make this very professional indeed. Monday The conference center is big! And I got ... [full story]
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Counters of information technology stocks are turning out to be islands of safety for investors in a market that is desperately seeking direction. On Monday, Satyam Computer Services hit a 52-week high of Rs 544 on the BSE, reflecting investors’ interest in information technology companies. The BSE IT index was up by 2.11 per cent today and closed at ... [full story]
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OAO Technology Solutions, Inc. (OAOT), a global leader in managed Information Technology (IT: 21.79, -0.02, -0.09%) solutions, announced the launch of a practice area for Legacy Sustainment and Modernization Services (LSAMS). LSAMS provides a long-term, comprehensive approach to achieving business and mission success by optimizing an organization's IT operations. The OAOT LSAMS solution addresses the long-term, enterprise-wide IT needs ... [full story]
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Perkins Logistics, LLC, a Noblesville-based company specializing in transportation services for the office furniture, store fixture, home cabinet and tradeshow exhibit industries, has named Daniel McKinnon as Director of Information Technology. McKinnon comes to Perkins from Clarksville, Ind.-based Summitt Trucking, LLC, where he served in the same role. Prior to Summitt, McKinnon served TMW Systems Inc., as a software ... [full story]
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The information technology department of a business is similar to a football team’s offensive line. They do all the work in the shadow of the team’s star players. Just like the offensive line, if the IT department makes mistakes, they are quickly visible. The City of Rio Rancho’s Information Technology Department, directed by Lisa Schimmel is the backbone ... [full story]
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