Inaugurating `Captech 2000', the capacitor technology show, the joint secretary said, the government was concerned about the problems facing the electronic and hardware industry and sought suggestions and alternatives on which it can act upon.

Indian Property Highlights on IPAN online.
Real Estate consultant Colliers Jardine's latest edition of India Property Highlights report is available on IPAN Online, website of Indian Public Affairs Network. IPAN online is accessible at www.ipan.com, according to a company press release. Said Rajiv Desai, founder and president of IPAN, "IPAN Online serves as a one stop source of valuable information on India to investors across the globe. India Property Highlights, produced by Colliers Jardine, is the latest such offering available on our website".

First ICO satellite set for launch
ICO Global Communications, the global mobile communications company, has announced that the first spacecraft in its series of global communications satellites is scheduled for launch aboard a Sea Launch vehicle on March 12. A 200-foot Sea Launch rocket will lift the 6,000 pound satellite, built by Hughes, Space and Communications Company, into middle Earth orbit.

PG Softech unveils EducationIT.com
PG Softech Ltd, an e-business solutions provider and trainer has launched EducationIT. Com using its domain knowledge of the IT education industry. EducationIT.com will offer students comprehensive information about various computer institutes, international certifications.

Check out personal finance tips on Net
Www.finsights.com has unveiled its portal to offer personal finance services. finsights.com will help the customer identify products and services including advice on tax, NRI investments, mutual funds. The portals has channels including investment, finance, tax planner and NRI advisor. It provides calculators called `digital advisors' that point out to the user benefits of switching personal finance opportunities.

Kale signs pact with JADE
Kale Consultants has signed a partnership agreement with JADE to develop enterprise software solutions for customers in India, US, Australia and New Zealand. Kale Consultants will work with JADE to offer world class solutions for implementing e-commerce strategy.

Indo-Japanese IT push
Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC), is making concerted efforts to promote Indo-Japanese cooperation in the IT sector. "Japan has emerged as the second largest consumer of computer software after USA and there is an increased recognition today of the potential strengths of Indian software industry by the Japanese Information Technology Industry", said Vivek Singhal, Chairman, ESC.