Is E-newspapers the future? Are traditional newspapers on the way out?
For years we have heard e-newspapers is the future. Has it finally
come true.

Kenneth Li in her article titled “E-newspapers just around the corner.
Really” says the future may finally have arrived. Read more

The extensive network infrastructure deployed across Asia Pacific by a
handful of service providers operating in the region has left very
little differentiation between these operators in terms of network
coverage. This has resulted in heightened competition, forcing service
providers to develop better customer relationships as well as a deeper
understanding of customers’ business and strategic needs.
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Oil prices fell below $71 on Wednesday. The reason for the fall has
been attributed build up of U.S. fuel stocks and cooling tensions
between the West and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program.

World’s Fall India’s Rise
While international oil prices went down retail petrol and diesel
prices in India were increased by as much as Rs.4. Petrol prices shot
upto to Rs.47.49 rupees a litre ($1.04, 55 pence) and diesel by 2
rupees to 32.45 a litre. In places like Bangalore and Bombay the
price is touching Rs.55.

India’s state-owned fuel retail outlets say they are losing billions
of rupees by subsidising the cost of petrol to help the nation’s
economy.

Editor’s note

True India’s state-owned fuel companies are losing billions by way of
subsidy. But what about the artificially increased price of fuel
through excessive taxation at both central and state levels. Will the
FM please take note.

Flextronics Software Systems (FSS), a leading provider of signaling
solutions, today announced the availability of FSS’ innovative IMS
Client Framework solution over OMAPT processors from Texas Instruments
(TI) by showcasing IMS client applications for gaming, multimedia and
voice. Read more

June 7, 2006 — McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE), the global leader in
Intrusion Prevention and Security Risk Management, today announced
that it has acquired Preventsys, Inc., a leading authority in security
risk management and automated security compliance reporting. The
addition of Preventsys’ award-winning security risk management and
compliance solution to McAfee(R)’s proactive enterprise security
technology will further advance McAfee in its ability to help
companies reduce the complexity of managing their security.
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Invasion in the heart of Microsoft

If audacity had an award the clear winner would be Google. Invasion
right into the heart of the biggest organization on earth heads on. No
guerilla tactics, no behind the back strategies or even remote
diplomacy. Pure war, heads on. The war of desktop supremacy has been
on for three years now. But the attacks got direct only recently when
Google acquired Writely a direct competitor of MS Word. It’s taking
the war further by the overnight launch of a test version of Google
Spreadsheet.
Read more

Wallet365 launched. What about security?

Wallet365.com, India’s first e-Wallet is launched by Mr.Amitabh Bachchan. Wallet365.com is a new service that lets you pay anyone, anywhere. It lets you store money, shop online and even receive money. Timesofmoney, its promoter says Wallet365.com is absolutely safe, instant and convenient. All you need is a valid email ID. It secures you from the dangers of online credit card fraud.

Editor’s Note
A great service but what about security. The world leader Paypal.com still hasn’t been able to deal with security threats and phishing emails. The issue of security is even more important here because the identity is a mere email and your bank account/credit card gets linked to this. The site claims to have 128 bit security which definitely isn’t enough for a site of this kind.

At Rs. 10 Per transfer the fees seems reasonable. There is a 2% fees on funds transfer from credit cards which is acceptable considering a part of that goes to the credit card company.

Usability of site seems fine. Design isn’t great but is simple for the average user to understand.

Overall great service at the right time. But I am not sure whether I would link my credit card or my bank account to this. I am not comfortable with its security at all.

Pollutant control technologies play a vital role in promoting a
healthy and green environment. While competing technologies such as
fuel cells and other green technologies have the potential for future
growth, these options are yet to meet the reliability and efficiency
standards that conventional technologies conform to. On its part, the
power generation industry - as driven by air pollution requirements -
is keenly pursuing strategies to mitigate the emissions of sulphur
dioxide (SO2), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), particulate matter (PM) and
other pollutants from power plants. Read more

RFID Special

Soaps that talk and pens that sing

RFID – The Basics

You probably heard of it somewhere, or maybe you have come across those four letters in some movie, journal or website. Whatever the media, the chances have you seen read or heard about RFID somewhere. RFID, touted as the next big thing in the world of technology, in a HT Technology Special just for you.

RFID- An Introduction

Imagine a world where everything is traceable. From a ball point pen to soaps to shampoos to diamonds, to highly sophisticated aeroplane parts to space jet parts, to human organs, babies, animals to just about anything. Imagine a supply chain where manufacturers, distributors, and retailers can automatically locate any of the items that were shipped in a given case or pallet. Where receiving facilities know immediately whether a shipment’s contents match the advance shipping notice, and the right personnel are immediately notified of any discrepancies. Where manufacturers and retailers automatically adjust forecasts and orders based on sales velocity during promotions. Where theft or tampering is immediately evident, without requiring product inspection. Read more

RFID Special
Interview
EPC-RFID is a part of GS1 India under the Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India. Our Technology Columnist Mr.Puneet Mehrotra spoke to Mr.Ravi Mathur, the CEO of EPC-Global India.
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