7 innovative Indian tech startups to watch out for

From addressing data center energy issues, empowering kirana stores to transforming Indian agriculture using the cloud, Indian tech startups are amongst a lot of action.

Can an Indian startup provide answers to global data center energy woes?

How an Indian startup is empowering kirana stores by leveraging cloud, analytics and mobile apps

Can a startup transform Indian agriculture by using the cloud?

Cloud helps Classle deliver education to the rest of the pyramid

NanoBi Analytics: A startup building the first analytics app store in India

How a startup is seeking to disrupt the recruitment industry by using the cloud

How an Indian startup is leveraging Big Data analytics to drive genetics research

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A checklist for stepping into Cloud

Before implementing cloud, it is important for a business to take a close look at its existing IT infrastructure, practices and technologies. Few things to keep in mind while migrating to cloud are:

1.Partnering with the right cloud vendor

2.Is the cloud adoption really necessary?

3.Architectural Considerations - Adopting the right cloud model

4.Establish trust for data security

5.Compliance with SLA

6.Interoperability

7.Scaling

8.Upgrade and maintenance schedules

9.Legacy-to-Cloud Migration Planning

10.Enabler ecosystem

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Five alternatives to Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft has released Office 365 and for those that like the idea of having an on-line office suite, but don’t want to have to pay the cost of the Microsoft solution, where do you turn? Are they comparable alternatives? I am happy to answer with an emphatic ‘yes’. Some of the available alternatives offer a feature-for-feature alternative, whereas some go a few extra miles and offer additional features that make them superior to the Microsoft offering.

But what are these alternatives? Outside of Google Docs, most of the alternatives live on the fringes. That doesn’t mean they aren’t worth giving a try. In fact these alternatives should very easily fill all of your on-line office suite needs.

Let’s dig into the list of applications so you can see if one (or more) of them can serve as an alternative for you and/or your company.

1. Zoho
2. OX
3. Google Apps
4. Think Free Office
5. Live Documents


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10 Industries That Will Gain From Adopting The Cloud

Cloud computing, or ‘cloud’ as it is popularly known as, is the latest trend in the computer world. Everyone is talking about it and everyday new developments are coming in. Cloud computing is like a huge switchboard; when you need a power outlet, just plug in your device; and when you are done, remove it. You do not have to carry a switchboard or an adapter with you everywhere.

Therefore, the switchboard becomes a ‘service’ given to you at a cost or for free (depending on the vendor). Without doubt, cloud computing is here to stay, and more and more industries are joining the vast virtual world. Let us look at ten industries that will gain from adopting the cloud.

1. Education
2. Marketing Companies
3. Online Entertainment
4. Healthcare
5. Information Technology
6. Finance and Banking
7. Telecommunication
8. Hospitality Industry
9. Start-ups
10. Security

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Info-graphics: A buyer's guide to cloud apps

This infographic (courtesy of Veracode) offers a snapshot of the cloud application market, the primary purchasing decisions that must be addressed, and a general feel for the data protection issues that concern would-be buyers.

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