Intellect Data to partner DLF Hospitality: The Bangalore-based Intellect Data Systems, which specialises in the development of hospitality software, has been selected as the IT solutions partner of the Delhi-based DLF hospitality group. Intellect Data will provide its software which will enable club members to avail of value added customer services which envisage touch screen kiosks on the club premises for billing information, business news/share markets updates and clubnewsletters in addition to an exclusive business centre providing online videoconferencing and ISDN facilities.Microsoft initiative: Microsoft India has launched a special initiative that brings its flagship products, Windows 98 and Office 97 to the Small Office Home Office segment (Soho). The programme aims to give incentives to small entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals to purchase and use legal copies of Windows and Office. "We are extremely keen to bring the benefits of Office 97 productivity on Windows 98 platform to small organisations and home user segment of our market," company product manager (desktop application and systems) Karthik Padmanabhan said.

Compaq India home computers: Compaq India has announced the availability of its most advanced and powerful Presario home computers in the country. Designed to provide users with the best home computing experience, the redesigned Presario line includes cutting-edge digital technologies for enhanced multimedia experiences, newintegrated tools for easier and quicker Internet access and industry-leading core features at affordable prices. The new product line also features a range of microprocessors to cater to different needs, and offer processor speeds ranging from 233 MHz to 350 MHz. The Presario 2254, entry level multimedia PC which delivers exceptional power and expandability for the future is priced at Rs 66,995.

HL Bajaj takes over as NTPC director-commercial: The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) western region executive director HL Bajaj has taken over as its director (commercial). A post graduate in power systems, Bajaj has been fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India) and Institution of Electrical Engineers, United Kingdom. During 1997-98, he was the regional director of the Asia Pacific region of the Institution of Electrical & Electronic Engineers, USA. Before heading NTPC's western region he had handled the corporation's consultancy division, NTPC sources said.

NCTI to release CD-Rom:The National Centre for Trade & Information (NCTI) will release a Cd-Rom (compact disc read only memory) containing details of over 35,000 overseas importers and a directory of harmonised system classification (HS-code). This was announced at NCTI's 3rd annual general meeting by chairman N Shesagiri, a NCTI release said. NCTI is a joint venture between the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the aegis of the ministry of commerce.

Wipro offering: Wipro Infotech has introduced net.profit to help organisations profit from the new networked economy. Net.profit offers a complete range of products, services and solutions such as building Internet infrastructure, business critical applications and Internet commerce applications to harness a networked environment. It also provides a complete range of services - from consulting and design to implementation, training and ongoing support through a pool of skilled manpower.

NIS Sparta operations:NIS Sparta Ltd, a group company of NIIT Ltd and a pioneering institution in the field of sales and marketing training has completed seven years of operations. It has strategic tie-ups with global names in the field of interpersonal sales and marketing like Huthwaite International, UK.