Shortage of skilled IT workforce looms over India: Nasscom

The National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) is the apex body representing the country's IT and business process management (BPM) industry.

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Samsung says expects $4 billion in Indian sales of new smartphone range

The phones, targeted at millennials, will be priced between 10,000 rupees ($141) to 50,000 rupees ($703), he said, without specifying details.

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Hackers steal over 600 mn account details from 16 websites

The stolen information mainly includes account holders names, email addresses and passwords.

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Software pirates use Apple tech to put hacked apps on iPhones

Major app makers Spotify Technology SA, Rovio Entertainment Oyj and Niantic Inc have begun to fight back.

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HP India sees big promise in premium laptops

Personal computer maker HP is betting on premium laptops to drive sales in the Indian market as the company sees a surge in demand for devices with efficient features and better design.

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IT staff set for double-digit increments

Last year, the average salary hike in the IT industry was 6-8%, according to Nasscom (National Association of Software and Services Companies).

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Data protection to form core of ecommerce policy

A draft of the policy is being deliberated upon within the commerce and industry ministry.

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