`BPL Mobile thrives on the first-mover advantage'
The mobile phone service sector is about to witness even more fierce competition than it has, in terms of services and technology. As the sector grows on a steady path, the industry realises the need for additional and high value-added services to lure customers.

PwC to enter ASP space with consortium
Consulting major PricewaterhouseCoopers plans to enter the Application Service Provider space with a consortium of companies including telcos, ISPs and a host of application providers.

Indianonlinetravel to host search engine for travel classifieds
Sudhakara Reddy, chairman of Sudsun Housing Development and director of Oriental Hotels, has launched Indianonlinetravel.com, a travel portal with primary focus on foreign tourists.


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