Category Archives: Business

Short but Hefty

SMS Trivia for 2007 : 3.3 billion mobile phone users spent 100 billion dollars for 1.7 trillion text messages ( more than the revenues of the top 5 mobile co’s)  43 billion text messages on the eve of New Year 07-08 India stands fifth with 88 billion text messages.The top 4 are China (456 bill),US(197 …

November 14, 2008 – 17:00 | By sridharo | Posted in Business | Comments (0)

The Empire Strikes Back!

Though this piece of news may not be as snazzy as the title,its worth a dekho,UK is the top destination for Indian Inc.’s acquisitions totalling 3 bn $.

August 6, 2008 – 19:46 | By sridharo | Posted in Business, MnA | Comments (0)

Imparting Ethics….

A corporate’s success depends on the leadership abilities across its entire rank and file. With many cases of corporate crime,b schools are imparting ethics.Read the full story from BW here.

May 2, 2008 – 12:50 | By sridharo | Posted in BSchool, Business | Comments (0)

Whats the big ‘deal’ about Microsoft – Yahoo deal?

1. Yahoo is in talks with AOL & Google to ward off the Microsoft’s bid.More Info here. 2. Microsoft announced that Rupert Murdoc’s News Corp is willing to join hands in its bid for Yahoo. To know more on why this deal(or no) is garnering so much attention,check this link to comScore ->A Global Internet Information …

April 11, 2008 – 10:50 | By sridharo | Posted in Business, MnA | Comments (0)

Startup in 3 months

Indian Institute of Management,Ahmedabad has launched a new program called “iAccelerator” to serve as an incubator for startups.Its specifically aimed at the hordes of people like me toiling in the Software Industry.Its the best way of executing any of the IT/Web/Mobile related ideas. Programs like these would benefit all those bent towards entrepreneurship. Click here for more …

April 9, 2008 – 10:53 | By sridharo | Posted in Business, Entrepreneur, Startup | Comments (2)

Brand Power Rankings

Check out the brand power rankings of some of the largest businesses here. Something interesting: 1.Microsoft fell from a 11th position in 2004 to 38 in 2006 to 59 in 2007.Does it mean Vista is useless for both users and Microsoft alike? 2.Verizon Wireless,Boeing,Toshiba,Nissan,Mitsubishi are some of the top gainers.

March 24, 2008 – 14:32 | By sridharo | Posted in Business, Trivia | Comments (0)

Indian BPO Industry View & Counterview

I came across articles on the highly debated issue of outsourcing business in India. Sramana Mitra advocates the “The Coming Death Of Indian Outsourcing”. Philip J.Fersht counterviews that “Claims of Death are Greatly Exagerated”.Thanks for the Optimism Philip. A must read. —Sri

March 6, 2008 – 16:49 | By sridharo | Posted in BPO's, Business | Comments (0)