IT & Computers

Sale of second hand computers on the rise ISLAMABAD (October 09, 2009): The sale of second hand computers is on rise in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi because of high prices of new brand computers. The second hand computer stockholders selling monitors, mouse and other second hand accessaries at various shopping malls and corners of the provincial metropolis to attract the visitors. Shoppers are roaming the markets, checking out the varieties in different designs and quality.

Intel Atom Developer Programme launched KARACHI (October 07, 2009): To encourage the creation of innovative applications for Intel Atom processor-based products, Intel Corporation recently launched the Intel Atom Developer Programme for independent software vendors (ISVs) and developers.

TDAP to support P@SHA's Business Agenda for IT, ITES KARACHI (October 06, 2009): The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will support the Business Agenda for IT and IT Enabled Services launched by Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) This was stated by Syed Muhaibulah Shah, CEO of TDAP while speaking at the launching ceremony of the Business Agenda for IT & ITES-2009 jointly organised by P@SHA and CIPE, here on Monday.

STARR is a defective system, PAC told ISLAMABAD (October 02, 2009): The Auditor General of Pakistan has observed that the Sales Tax Automated Refund Repository (STARR) computer system was grossly misused for issuance of illegal refunds in case of Bawan Shah Group of Companies, as STARR is unable to detect fake sales tax invoices.

Flawed STARR system blocks Rs 25.7 billion ST refunds ISLAMABAD (September 30, 2009): The faculty objections raised by the Sales Tax Automated Refund Repository computer system'' (STARR) has blocked sales tax refunds of Rs 25.7 billion involved in 10,868 cases, reflecting serious technical problems in electronic refund processing system.

Promotion of IT need of the hour: Shahbaz LAHORE (September 25, 2009): Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif has said that promotion of Information Technology (IT) is the need of the hour and government is implementing a comprehensive strategy in this regard. He said that an IT Park equipped with the latest facilities would be set up for the promotion of information technology in the province and maximum facilities would be offered to private sector engaged in this sector.

HP expands networking portfolio KARACHI (September 25, 2009): HP has expanded its networking portfolio with new HP ProCurve offerings integrated with HP BladeSystem infrastructure solutions that enable customers to increase performance, security and management of both physical and virtual environments. The new offerings include the HP ProCurve 6120 series designed to leverage the award-winning HP BladeSystem infrastructure and an expansion of the HP ProCurve 8200 and 5400 Ethernet switch portfolio. -PR

Government urged to provide incentives for IT boost RAWALPINDI (September 19, 2009): The government should provide incentives and extend support to promote information technology to help improve the economy and foreign exchange reserves of the country," Syed Asad Mashhadi, President, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said here on Friday.

Government of Punjab and Microsoft sign MoU KARACHI (September 19, 2009): The Education Department, Government of Punjab has signed MoU with Microsoft Pakistan under the "Partners in Learning" global program of the company. This collaboration aims to provide schools, governments and partners with resources, training, expertise and technology blueprints that will help create institutions to better prepare students.

Punjab Government, Ncomputing sign MoU to provide virtual desktop kits LAHORE (September 18, 2009): The Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that the Government of Punjab is working to make the province the hub of education and information technology. He was talking after signing of Memorandum of Understanding between the Punjab Government and Ncomputing at Chief Minister Secretariat here Thursday.