India.com goes in for downsizing; CEO
The Mail.com-promoted company, India.com is in the midst of a downsizing exercise. Sources indicate that about 60 to 70 employees have tendered their resignations after an announcement from the company, on its downsizing plans, on Monday.

AT Kearney plans global support centre, software facilities in India
In a bid to leverage on time and cost advantage of India, AT Kearney, a global management consulting firm, is setting up back office facilities in India for its worldwide operations.

No major changes likely in DTH norms
The guidelines for DTH television service, which have been on the anvil for two months, are likely to be issued without any major changes, say government sources.

British universities set sights on telecom education, training market in India
Huge demand for telecom and related skills and the dearth of educational institutions imparting them, British universities are training their guns on India. They promise online, world-class training and global recognition, a value-for-money proposition where there is no fear of brain drain.

Escotel to start GPRS network trials by May
After BPL Communications, Escotel has also decided to implement GPRS. "We will launch GPRS trials in one of the three circles, where we currently operate mobile services by May,".

Sun Infoways plans distribution chain for ZAP, OnlineGyan
Software solutions provider Sun Infoways Ltd is developing a new distribution chain for its two online education brands: ZAP and OnlineGyan through its Incubation centers across the country.


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