Chennai based Atatus tracks and catches front end errors in real time

Chennai based Atatus tracks and catches front end errors in real time    Atatus is your typical garage startup where a couple of guys build out a product sitting in their rooms surviving on pizza and cola. I might have taken a few assumptions when I say that but Fizer and Joe are Chennai based developers who are comfortable giving out their first names only and are not fans of having their photos alongside their product. A...

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What does it mean to infringe on third party Intellectual Property rights?

What does it mean to infringe on third party Intellectual Property rights? This piecce is a part of our series of articles on IP rights for startups… In our last article, we highlighted few facts about knowing or identifying your own Intellectual Property Rights and also understanding the importance of the same. This article will address the issues based on Third Party Intellectual Property Rights, throwing light on what it means...

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Telecom firms relying on social media to hire talent

Telecom firms relying on social media to hire talent Prakash Mehra, a 39-year-old telecom professional, was looking for a change and sent his resume to several companies. He got a call one morning from a human resources (HR) executive at a potential employer, who said his LinkedIn profile did not match his CV and that he needed to update it. Mehra eventually got the job. HR executives at telecom companies are increasingly using social media...

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How mid-size companies attract the right talent

How mid-size companies attract the right talent Keyuri Singh, VP–HR, Blue Star Infotech – a mid size IT company – talks about simple strategies to attract the right talent which can  catalyse a mid size company’s growth to the next level. A mid size company is driven by its razor sharp focus on building a strong competitive advantage that can catapult them to become an established large player in the market, in the shortest possible time....

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Techies with business acumen skills in demand

Techies with business acumen skills in demand Employers need technology professionals who have a deeper understanding of the business and can effectively collaborate with other business functions… There has been a marked rise in demand for technology professionals in the IT product and service domain, who have a deeper understanding of the business and can effectively collaborate with other business functions. Kamal Vatnani, senior director-HR,...

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Tips to evolve as an efficient program manager

Tips to evolve as an efficient program manager Program managers work in a high pressure environment where they have to constantly veer their team according to changing market dynamics. Ravi Sahi, regional director, Client Solutions – Asia, ESI International talked about four core areas that a program manager should focus on to become more efficient.  Within an organisation, program managers are responsible for managing large, strategic service...

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Olacabs launches in-app wallet

Olacabs launches in-app wallet Ola cabs is launching Ola wallet, a closed loop prepaid wallet that allows customers to pay for their rides without the hassles of managing cash. If you're left with loose pocket change and don't spot an ATM around to pay your cabbie, there's help on tap.In a first, Bangalore-based taxi aggregator Olacabs is launching Ola Wallet, a closed loop prepaid wallet that allows customers to pay...

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Yahoo to shut down its 'Yahoo Directory' service

Yahoo to shut down its 'Yahoo Directory' service Yahoo has announced that it is shutting down Yahoo Directory, Yahoo Education and Qwiki. WASHINGTON: Yahoo has announced that it is shutting down Yahoo Directory, Yahoo Education which is a portal for education services, and Qwiki, an app for creating short movies from videos on a mobile device.But the real significance, if only sentimentally, is the shutting down of...

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Huawei launches Honor 6 smartphone at Rs 19,999

Huawei launches Honor 6 smartphone at Rs 19,999 Huawei has launched Honor 6 smartphone and Honor T1 tablet in India at Rs 19,999 and Rs 9,999, respectively. NEW DELHI: Huawei has launched Honor 6 smartphone and MediaPad Honor T1 tablet in India at Rs 19,999 and Rs 9,999, respectively. The two devices will be exclusively available on e-commerce website Flipkart. The phone will be available...

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'Anti-Facebook' social network creates a buzz

'Anti-Facebook' social network creates a buzz In a matter of days, the new social network Ello, described as the 'anti-Facebook' for its stand on privacy and advertising, has become perhaps the hottest ticket on the internet. WASHINGTON: In a matter of days, the new social network Ello, described as the 'anti-Facebook' for its stand on privacy and advertising, has become perhaps the hottest ticket on the internet.Created...

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Yahoo-AOL merger proposal: Why it may or may not help

Yahoo-AOL merger proposal: Why it may or may not help A proposed merger of AOL and Yahoo could create a nimbler player in web video, but strong growth, the measure of success in Silicon Valley, would remain elusive. A proposed merger of internet pioneers AOL Inc and Yahoo Inc could create a nimbler player in web video, but strong growth, the measure of success in Silicon Valley, would remain elusive. Investors are...

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