Slow but looking for a steady success

India has pushed the implementation of MNP across all the telecom circles to a delay of some more months from the earlier deadline.

Mobile portability service allows subscribers to change the operator while retaining the same number. The launch of the service has been delayed twice, as the operators are still setting up the network required for the service.

A number of operators are currently in the process to set up such gateways to support their MNP network. After the service providers are ready with their own inter-operator test results, a complete Acceptance Test is to be carried out by Department of Telecommunications (DoT) across the networks of all the concerned service providers in all the service areas before.

MNP was to be implemented by the end of December 2009, in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, as well as in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

The deadline was later changed for launch across the country. In February 2010, DoT said it was planning to launch MNP by the first week of May 2010, with initial launches in Bangalore and Chennai.

But, now there are indications that MNP may be delayed even beyond the latest scheduled roll-out end of June 2010.

Countdown to iPhone day!

Countdown to iPhone day!
Gizmo freak never had something good like this. They will soon be spoilted for choice, as Apple is set to launch its long awaited 3G iPhone worldwide tomorrow i.e. July 11, 2008.

The Apple iPhone is ready to further entrench Apple’s position in the cut-throat cellphone market. 3G iPhone is designed to take on both Blackberry and Palmtops

Sneak preview on its features before the launch :-)
The new iPhone 3G packs a powerful mix of new features:
- Built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services with real-time mapping and tracking the progress with GPS technology
- iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync - Push Email, Contacts, Calendar - and runs the hundreds of third party applications.
- Simultaneously browse the web, get map directions, or check your email while the call is on.
- New App Store, providing iPhone users with native applications.

Tips before buying an iPhone:
Apple posted tips on what to do before going to buy an iPhone. On the day you intend to visit the store, don't forget a credit card, social security number (for the credit check), a government-issued photo ID and information about your current wireless account. Apple also suggests spending some time organizing your current phone's e-mail, contacts, music, photos and other information so they can sync more easily with your new iPhone.

So guys...what are you waiting for??? Go & grab it!

By Kanika Nanda

The Information Technology industry has great scope for people as it provides employment to technical and non-technical grads and has the capability to generate huge foreign exchange inflow for India. India exports softwares and services to approximately 95 countries in the world. By outsourcing to India, many countries get benefits in terms of labour costs and business processes. Also, the Indian companies are broadening the range of services being provided to the customers, which is resulting in more off-shoring. Talent acquisition, development and retention initiatives taken by the companies have brought down the employee attrition rates, thereby providing more stability to the employees and increasing their job commitment.
Future of Information Technology

Information Technology will continue to gain momentum; telecom and wireless will follow the trend. The immense expansion in networking technologies is expected to continue in the next decade also. IT will bring about a drastic improvement in the quality of life as it impacts application domains and global competitiveness.

Future Estimates (For 2008):
Annual revenue estimated for the industry is US$87 billion.
Software and Services will contribute over 7.5% of the overall GDP growth of India.
IT exports will constitute 35% of the total exports of India.
There will be 2.2 million jobs in IT sector.
IT industry will attract FDI of US$ 4-5 billion.
Market capitalization of IT shares will be approximately US$225 billion.

Snapshots:

- IT is the fastest growing sector in the economy with a fairly high output growth rate projected till 2012.

- Employment opportunities are expected to be good in the IT industry as demand for computer-related occupations increases due to rapid advances in computer technology, continuing development of new computer applications, and the growing significance of information security.