Zensar bags contract
Zensar Technologies has bagged $5 million contract in Middle East and South Africa in the first three months of 2008 and is now targeting over 10% of its total revenues from these fast growing segment of the market, says The Economic Times.
Zensar has established its position as one of the largest and most comprehensive end-to-end solution provider with focused solutions for the retail and insurance industries.
The emerging markets have been maturing as outsourcing destinations in addition to the mainstay territories of US and UK.
Microsoft touch surfaces
An exclusive deal with telecoms firm AT&T in the US sees Microsoft's latest interactive technology Surface not only get its first commercial outing but it is doing so in conjunction with mobile consumer devices, reports SiliconRepublic.com.
Although Surface has multiple uses, its coupling with AT&T will focus on how it interacts with mobile devices: handsets from BlackBerry, Samsung, Motorola and LG can be placed on the display which will recognise it and give information on the devices' properties.
From 17 April, consumers will be able to go to certain AT&T stores around the US and see demonstrations of what Surface can do and how it works with mobile devices. There have been no announcements from Microsoft on when Surface will roll out across Europe.
Green zone for retail expo
The Retail Expo Australasia scheduled for Sydney in August will feature a new 'Eco Retailer Zone' to meet consumer demand for environmentally friendly retail outlets and practices, says Inside Retailing.
"Because we are all consumers, retailers can't afford to ignore the need to adopt environmentally considerate practices and services, as well as offer green products to their customers, regardless of whether they are huge department stores or independent outlets," said Peter O'Flynn, exhibition manager of Retail Expo.
Aiming to reduce the retail industry's ecological footprint, the new Eco Retailer Zone will showcase the latest green innovations, concepts and strategies available in national and international markets.
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