TCS developed PAN system for I-T in 1977, Charan Singh was not impressed: Book

According to the author, after nationalisation of banks by the Indira Gandhi government in 1969, there was declining business with banks as the Centre did not want computers in India.

from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2BYlqrp

'Always-connected' PCs likely in India post Q2, 2019: Qualcomm

The US chipmaker could partner with mobile phone companies in India and original equipment makers (OEMs) to launch the affordable PCs in the country, Sanjay Mehta, VP (compute products) at Qualcomm International, said.

from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2PruCYU

How data privacy and governance issues have battered Facebook ahead of 2019 polls

Data privacy and governance issues have battered Facebook. It requires greater scrutiny in India.

from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2L32efj

OnePlus to shift all Indian user data to local servers

On rising privacy-related concerns pertaining to Chinese devices, he said the brand maintains a culture of openness and transparency.

from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2AZgtgu

Acquisitions to open up a $50-billion opportunity: C Vijayakumar CEO, HCL Technologies

As part of this deal, we are acquiring seven products from IBM, in areas such as marketing, commerce, security and collaboration, Vijayakumar said.

from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2G5TxC0

IT Ministry discusses message traceability issue with WhatsApp

The government is pressing on with its demand for identification of message originators on the platform, which has drawn flak over spread of fake messages.

from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2Elw8uP

Social media must guard against misuse of platforms: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Prasad said that social media platforms' large focus on India underscored the sheer size and opportunities presented by the market here.

from Tech-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2Qmtifv