IBM's Tivoli Systems eyes Indian ISPs, ASPs for network solutions
Tivoli Systems, an IBM group company, is gearing for a major push of its network management solutions at the ISP/ASP space in the country. Also in the offing is the hardselling of its solutions relating to security and storage area management.

Gujarat govt to sell IT PSU to Parekh Platinum group
Gujarat government has finally decided to sell-off a major public-sector undertaking - the Rs 115 crore Gujarat Communications and Electronics Limited (GCEL) with proven expertise in manufacturing broadcast, navigation and telecom hardware - to a private player, the Mumbai-based Parekh Platinum group.

HCL Technologies appoints Rabo Finance as M&A advisor
HCL Technologies Ltd has appointed Rabo India Finance as its advisors to pen strategies on mergers and acquisitions in the country. The technology giant is looking at acquiring at least two infotech firms in India shortly. Rabo's appointment is a part of the new investment plans of the firm.

The final word -- DoT says no to raising cap on telecom FDI to 100 pc
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has recommended increasing the cap on foriegn direct investment (FDI) from 49% to 100% in derived telecom services like e-commerce and call centres, but it is not in favour of increasing the cap on FDI where telecom services are concerned.

Entrepreneurs In Residence -- eVentures incubates leaders
After Internet incubators, now it's the turn of CEO incubators. eVentures India, a joint venture between e-partners, Rupert Murdoch's venture capital arm, Softbank Inc and the Ispat group, has in a unique move, introduced the concept of Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR).

Small town software units push ahead on exports despite limited logistics
Small town software development centres in Orissa have done exceedingly well during 1999-2000, in spite of inadequate logistic support. A unit in Rayagada, a small town in poverty-stricken Koraput district has joined the Software Exporters Club of India.


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