Samsung India Electronics Ltd has launched a state-of-the-art, champagne coloured video CD player priced at Rs 14,450. The wireless PCB design of the VCD eliminates the possibility of signal interference and ensures clear pictures and sound, says the company. Other advanced features include compatibility with PAL and NTSC Video CD, 3 disc changer function, high speed search and an in-built game mode. The company expects to further consolidate its position and attain a 30 per cent market share in the video CD market this year through its new models. It is promoting its VCD players with an offer of 10 software titles free with the purchase of a player.

HP netserver for SMBs

Hewlett-Packard India has introduced the HP Netserver E 60 system designed specifically for small-to-medium businesses. The new system combines enhanced features, aggressive pricing and offers the option of a fully-integrated backup solution with disaster-recovery software. The systemis priced at Rs 1,20,000. It allows SMB customers to focus on their businesses rather than their computing systems, says the company.

Two Delhiites win Singapore Tourism promo

Ashok Kumar and V K Dutta of Delhi have won the Once in a Millennium (OIM) promotion luky draw organised by the Singapore Tourism Board. The prize entitles the winners to an all-expenses paid trip to Singapore during the MillenniumMania promotion from June 1999 to August 2000. Besides daily draws during this period, the promotion will end with a Grand Draw that includes a three-night stay for the winner and 20 friends, besides shopping vouchers and a special cruise. The promotion is the most attractive incentive and benefits programme for visitors to Singapore.

High fashion shoes for ladies

Mirza Tanners Ltd has introduced its casual and rugged international range of high fashion ladies shoes under the Red Tape brand name in the Indian market. The company manufactures and exports its shoes to Europe, Scandinavia,South Africa and the Middle East under the brand names Red Tape and Oakridge. The Red Tape ladies casual range includes slip ons fitted with attractive trims in black and brown, targeted at women in the age group 15-30. After being initially introduced in Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh the range will be extended to the other metros.

Roundtable on SCM strategies

Management consulting firm KSA Technopak organised a roundtable conference to discuss information technology strategies for effective supply chain management in Bangalore recently. It was attended by senior executives from FMCG, textiles and clothing companies, besides the world's leading software companies.