Infosys unveils modular e-commerce platform

Infosys unveils modular e-commerce platform

Software major Infosys Ltd on Wednesday unveiled a mobile first and modular platform to drive e-commerce programmes across retail channels.

The platform has been developed by Skava, a Silicon Valley-based e-commerce start-up that the IT major acquired in June 2015 for $120 million, to enable businesses leverage cloud-based micro-services and white label applications to launch new offerings and improve conversion rates of digital channels.

"The platform can integrate into present technologies, while providing a future-ready architecture for next-generation shopping experiences leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, natural language processing and virtual reality (VR)," the IT major said.

The platform also has a mobile-first responsive web store and native mobile shopping applications that can be managed by non-technical business users through its studio, an intuitive web-based experience management tool. (more)

Hero launches new Achiever 150 priced up to Rs 62,800

Hero launches new Achiever 150 priced up to Rs 62,800

Country's largest two wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on Monday launched an updated version of its premium segment bike Hero Achiever 150, priced up to Rs 62,800 (ex-showroom Delhi), as it looks to enhance presence in premium segment.

The variant with drum brakes is priced at Rs 61,800 while the one with disc brakes is at Rs 62,800.

"The launch of the next generation Achiever 150 is a reiteration of our strong focus on developing new, technologically superior and youthful products across segments for our customers in India and across the globe," Hero MotoCorp Chairman, MD and CEO Pawan Munjal told reporters here. read more

Jaguar launches new XF at Rs 49.5 lakh

New Jaguar XF Launched In India; Price Starts At Rs. 49.50 Lakh

Tata Motors-owned British brand Jaguar XF on Wednesday launched the all-new XF luxury saloon with prices starting at Rs 49.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Deliveries of XF are scheduled to begin from the end of September and customers can book one through any of the 23 authorised Jaguar Retailers located near them.

With the introduction of the Ingenium Diesel engine, the XF becomes the first Jaguar in India to get this power-train. The car is launched in three diesel and two petrol variants with the top end costing Rs 61.85 lakh.

The Jaguar XF will take on Mercedes-Benz E Class, AudiA6 and BMW 5 Series. The E-Class is the highest selling model for Mercedes-Benz, which is India's largest selling luxury car maker. Read More

Fans cheer, but Asia gives iPhone 7 subdued welcome

Fans cheer, but Asia gives iPhone 7 subdued welcome

Apple Inc fans from Sydney to Shanghai, the first customers worldwide to snap the new iPhone 7 off the shelves, cheered as they left stores on Friday brandishing their purchases, flanked by applauding sales staff.

But underneath the usual fanfare, the crowds of enthusiasts and overnight campers were smaller than in past years. Some customers complained after the larger version and models with the new jet-black colour sold out.

In part, online pre-ordering has made queues unnecessary for all but diehard fans, and in Chinese stores only those who had ordered in advance were queueing to collect.

Yet in markets like China, online interest in the new phone has also been muted compared to past launches, as cheaper local brands amp up their features, design and marketing.

Wu Ting, a 28-year-old from Nanjing, was surprised to find herself first in line at a downtown Apple store in Shanghai on Friday, a holiday in China.

"I found last year that there were crowds of people, but this year almost no one. I came an hour early thinking I'd have to wait a long time before getting seen," Wu said. Read More

Volvo launches India's first plug-in hybrid SUV at Rs 1.25 cr

Volvo launches India's first plug-in hybrid SUV at Rs 1.25 cr

Swedish auto major Volvo today launched its first plug-in hybrid sports utility vehicle (SUV) in the Indian market at Rs 1.25 crore (ex-showroom, Delhi). The seven seater vehicle, XC90 T8 can run for 40 km on being fully charged and can be driven for city use without any emission.

It will be the first Indian car to use radar enabled safety features to avoid accidents and minimise impact through warning system. The company claims to have fifty bookings in the Indian market and aims to deliver at least 25 vehicles in next few months.

When in use for long distances, the vehicle can be run on a hybrid mode or a power mode where petrol will be consumed. Read More

How to get Jio SIM & 3-month free data offer

How to get Jio SIM & 3-month free data offer

With free voice calls - for both local and roaming - and cheap data plans, Reliance Jio has unleashed a price war in the telecom sector. But how do you go about getting one, how do you install one, what devices are compatible, what is VoLTE... Read on to know all about Jio...

Reliance Industries caused a stir in the telecom industry when it made an announcement on September 1, during the company’s annual general meeting in Mumbai, offering free voice calls - both local and roaming - and data at cheap prices of Rs 25-50 per gigabyte (GB) through Reliance Jio Infocomm. On September 5, the fourth-generation mobile phone service was launched for public subscription.

The Mukesh Ambani-promoted company promised consumers voice calls on Jio would always be free. It announced 10 data tariff plans, starting at Rs 19 a day for occasional users, to Rs 4,999 a month for heavy data users. The most popular is the Rs 149 a month plan for low-data users. At an average data price of Rs 50 per GB, the data plans are touted to be amongst the lowest in the world.

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Currently, the company has 1.5 million test users on its network.

Jio started offering free SIM cards with LYF smartphone purchase through its sister unit RelianceDigital, Digital Mini & partner LYF smartphone dealers under early-access Jio Preview Offer (JPO). Just before the commercial launch, Jio also extended JPO to some high-end and mid-range Samsung smartphones.

SIM cards availed through LYF smartphone purchases are locked in with the device. A user would not be able to avail unlimited data, calling and Jio apps, if the SIM is inserted into a different 4G phone.

Under the partner preview, a Jio SIM can be used with any of the over 160 4G handsets authorised by the company.

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Apple sets stage for iPhone 7, many already waiting for 8

Apple sets stage for iPhone 7, many already waiting for 8

The iPhone 7 is expected to make its global debut on Wednesday, but many consumers and investors are already setting their sights on Apple Inc's 2017 version of the popular gadget, hoping for more significant advances.

At its annual product launch in San Francisco on Wednesday, the world's most valuable publicly traded company is expected by blogs and analysts to reveal an iPhone 7 launch without a headphone jack, paving the way for wireless headphones, a touch-sensitive home button that vibrates, double-lens cameras for the larger 'Plus' edition and other incremental improvements.

Apple typically gives its main product, which accounts for more than half of its revenue, a big makeover every other year and the last major redesign was the iPhone 6, in 2014. The modest updates suggest that this cycle will be three years.

"It looks like part of the reason they are keeping the design the same this year is there are bigger changes they are working on for next year," said analyst Jan Dawson of Jackdaw Research. Read More

Reliance Jio to launch on Sept 5: Top 10 things to know

Reliance Jio to launch on Sept 5: Top 10 things to know

The mega telecom disruption is finally here. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) chairman Mukesh Ambani announced at the 42nd AGM that Jio will be launched on September 5, offering customers free domestic voice calls and zero roaming charges.

"Jio will out an end to voice call charges in India. No Reliance Jio customer will ever have to pay for voice calls again," Ambani said during the AGM.

Data tariff plans will begin from Rs 149 for 0.3 GB to Rs 4,999 for 75 GB. All data plans, except for the 0.3 GB plan, will also provide unlimited 4G data at night.

"These are the simplest and the most attractive tariff plans in the market, with the lowest data rates anywhere in the world," Ambani said. Read Full Story

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