Canadian handset maker BlackBerry today said it will offer enhanced privacy and control features to users of its messaging platform BBM across iOS, Android and BlackBerry smartphones.
With the new update, BBM users can now take advantage of enhanced privacy and control features that allow them to take control over the messages and content that they share without any subscription fees, BlackBerry said in a statement.
BBM users can 'retract' their messages and pictures from recipients to take them back from their phone if they were sent as a mistake, or if they no longer wish them to be accessible.
Also, they can set a timer to control how long contacts can view messages and pictures, it added.
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* Ramco unit secures AUD 5 mn deal
Ramco Systems today said its wholly owned subsidiary, Ramco Systems Australia, has secured a contract for an aggregate value of over AUD 5 million (about Rs 25.2 crore) from an Australian group.
"Ramco Systems Australia Pty Ltd has secured a contract for an aggregate value of over AUD 5 million for its ERP (Logistics) and HCM solutions, to be provided to a leading Australia based group, with more than 5000 employees," Ramco said in a filing to the BSE.
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Adobe appoints Anandan Padmanabhan to head Big Data Lab
*Adobe today said it has appointed noted computer scientist Anandan Padmanabhan as Vice President, Adobe Research to head its Big Data Experience Lab (BEL) in Bengaluru.
In this role, Padmanabhan will play a key role in spearheading the company's big data research initiatives in the region including data mining, machine learning, social network analysis, mobile experience and content intelligence technologies, it said in a statement.
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* Quick Heal inks MoU with CERT-In
Security software firm Quick Heal Technologies has signed an agreement with Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) to work together for detection of latest cyber security threats that adversely affect the information assets and privacy of the general users in India.
Under the partnership, the collaboration aims to address the increasingly complex problems associated with computer/ cyber security.
It will also devise appropriate security measures and security tools to enable such users to secure their systems, it said.
CBRE opens new office in Kochi
* Property consultant CBRE India today said it has opened a new office at Kochi in Kerala to provide various services to the customers.
"With a dedicated office and the right resources, CBRE is strategically positioned to further enhance its service offerings to customers, while supporting the growth of the real estate sector in the region," CBRE said in a statement.
Kochi, which was recently announced as part of the government's Smart City initiative, has gained strategic importance in recent years. The city has witnessed increased demand for office space for large corporate occupiers, investors and developers.
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LIC Mutual Fund in distribution tie-up with Cosmos Bank * LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management Company today said it has tied up with Cosmos Co-operative Bank for distribution of its mutual fund products through the latter's 140 branches spread across the country.
"The combination of our comprehensive range of products catering to the varying investment needs of investors and the distribution reach of the bank would create a great convenience to the bank's customers," LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management Company Chief Executive Sarojini Dikhale said.
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Slide App to reward users via MobiKwik
* Lock screen application Slide today announced the launch of a monetary reward system for its users, via mobile payments network Mobikwik.
Under this partnership, every time a Slide user unlocks his or her mobile screen, the application will issue reward points transferable to the users' Mobikwik wallet. The credited point can then be used by Slide users for online transaction using Mobikwik wallet.
"We have now expanded our offerings and stepped in to the next level by tying up with MobiKwik. This partnership gives our users the opportunity to use their points sensibly and in places of their choice." India Business Head of SlideApp, Amrita Gujral said in a statement.
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Infibeam to provide online platform for Amul products * Infibeam Incorporation today said it has executed an agreement with Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation to provide online e-commerce and mobile platform for purchase of Amul products.
The online e-commerce and mobile platform has integrated logistics framework for on-demand customer purchase of Amul products, Infibeam Incorporation said in a notice to the BSE.
