Samsung pips Apple, Nokia in smartphone sales for first time
SEOUL: Samsung Electronics, maker of the Galaxy mobile phone, may have surpassedNokia and Apple in smartphone sales for the first time on demand for devices that run on Android software, a research company said.
M-payments growth slower than expected in emerging markets
Mobile payment use is growing slower than initially projected, particularly in the emerging markets, said Gartner.
Gartner research director Sandy Shen said mobile payments growth in emerging markets had not been as robust as anticipated despite favorable conditions as service providers had not adapted their strategies to suit local requirements. Shen added models from successful markets such as Kenya and the Philippines were unlikely to be translated to other markets.
Microsoft opens new R&D facility in Bangalore
BANGALORE: Microsoft yesterday opened its new state-of-the-art R&D facility here.
The 1,54,000 sq ft building would house the Bangalore Microsoft India Development Centre (MSIDC) team that contributes to Microsoft Corp’sadCenter technologies, as well as the researchers from Microsoft Research India.
Virtusa in ‘Global Services 100 List’ for fourth year
Virtusa Corporation, a global IT services company that offers a broad spectrum of business consulting and outsourcing services, announced today that it has been named to the 2011 Global Services 100 List (GS100) by Global Services, in association with NeoGroup.
Oracle Unified Directory 11g unveiled
To help customers manage the critical identity information that drives their business applications, Oracle yesterday announced the launch of Oracle Unified Directory 11g.
Work on KKS port modernisation flagged off
Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa yesterday inaugurated the wreck removal project in Kankesanthurai port to facilitate its modernisation under Indian assistance.
Tradesmann appointed sole distributor for ‘Triangle tyres’
Company invests over Rs. 50 m in new venture
Tradesmann SL (Pvt) Ltd was recently appointed as the sole distributor for Triangle tyres in Sri Lanka. With an investment of over Rs. 50 million made into this venture, Tradesmann’s sole distributorship of Triangle Group Co., Ltd’s tyres came into effect this month.
Food inflation in focus amid lofty crop price outlook
CHICAGO (Reuters): Grain prices will likely remain at elevated levels at the end of this year, a Reuters Poll showed, providing little relief to food prices while continuing to challenge policymakers battling to tamp down inflation.
Agri promotion week
The “Agriculture Promotion Week” was ceremoniously declared open at the Govijana Seva Centre in Homagama by Minister Udaya Gammanpila this week.
Bert shares insights on asparagus and baking
The basic bread making technology was introduced to Sri Lanka by Portuguese and Dutch. In Sinhala, we call the baker “Bakkare”. It is derived from the Dutch word “Bakkerij” which means the bakery.
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