400 delegates to attend Telecom 2008 Congress
LAHORE: More than 400 delegates from different parts of the country and the world are getting registration for participating in Pakistan's first global telecommunication congress, TeleCom' 2008, which will start from April 29 and continue till April 30 in Karachi. This was revealed in an information that was received here on Tuesday.

Nokia unveils Maps 2.0, connected mobile navigation for Walk, Drive
KARACHI: Nokia has launched a Beta version of Nokia Maps 2.0, which is taking its mapping and navigation experiences to the next level by enhancing its pedestrian navigation, adding multimedia city guides, offering satellite images, and sporting a redesigned user interface.

NetSol signs accord for e-learning
LAHORE: The NetSol Technologies Limited has signed an agreement for computer-based training with a public sector organization in Pakistan. This contract is the continuation of earlier contracts signed by the NetSol with other public sector organizations in recent past.

IT ministry planning to provide broadband subsidy under USF
ISLAMAABD: Ministry of Information and Technology is seriously considering to provide broadband subsidy under Universal Services Framework (USF) to enhance its very poor penetration, it was learnt.

Identity management no longer technology issue
KARACHI: Identity Management (IDM) is no longer just a technology issue but has become a business issue, and organizations have begun to realize its importance in doing business more efficiently.

Microsoft launches Windows Server, other products in Pakistan
KARACHI: Microsoft on Monday launched its three products including Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 in Pakistan. This was announced by Kamal Ahmed, country manager of Microsoft Pakistan and Sherif Siddik, regional director North Africa, East Mediterranean and Pakistan in a joint press conference held at a local hotel.

In Short: next decade more promising: Bill Gates
ISLAMABAD: Microsoft Corp Chairman Bill Gates said on Friday that he expects the next decade to bring even greater technological leaps than the past 10 years.

IT a source of strength in 21st Century: Wasim
ISLAMABAD: Information and communication technology is a source of strength in 21st century and only a strong, technically educated nation would be able to face the challenges of globalization. This was observed by Senator Wasim Sajjad while addressing the 11th Convocation of National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES) here Sunday.

Acer overtakes Dell in notebook PC shipments
LAHORE: Results from Display Search's Quarterly Notebook PC shipment and Forecast Report reveal that in fourth quarter 2007 Acer has overtaken Dell for the number-two spot, jumping to 5.25 million units from just 3.11 million in the same quarter of the previous year, and achieving a 15.9 percent market share.

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