BSA honours 16 softwre dealers in Oman for supporting initiatives aimed at protecting copyright laws
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- Jawad Al-Redha, Co-Chairman, Business Software Alliance (BSA) Middle East with the Omani software dealers.
MUSCAT -Business Software Alliance, the organisation that represents the
interests of global software developers, recently honoured software dealers in
Oman for showing strong commitment to combating software piracy by signing
the Code of Ethics drafted by BSA to protect copyrighted software.At a ceremony hosted by BSA in Muscat recently, 16 dealers were
presented with certificates by Jawad Al Redha, Co-chairman, BSA Middle East for
signing the code. The Code of Ethics lays down that the signatories would
'neither commit or tolerate the manufacture or use of distribution of unlicensed
software' and 'would only supply licensed software to customers.'"The Code of Ethics represents yet another significant step in the
fight against software piracy in the Middle East region," said Al Redha. "The
enthusiasm shown by the Omani dealers is proof that dealers have
realised the benefits of supplying licensed software and are ready to join the
battle against piracy. The signing of the Code of Ethics represents an
undertaking from the signatory that his company fully understands the manufacture,
use or distribution of unlicensed copies of copyrighted software
amounts to violation of law. It also enjoins on the company to enforce controls
within the organisation to ensure compliance with this code.""The Code of Ethics developed by Business Software Associates
complements other ongoing initiatives that will jointly contribute to reduce
software piracy in the region. The Copyright Law passed in many Middle East
countries, and backed by government-supported raids against software pirates, has
been a milestone achievement for BSA. We feel the Code of Ethics is a
powerful manifestation of the dealers' commitment to intellectual property laws,
because it is a voluntary step by each signatory. We are positive that
many more dealers will sign the Code of Ethics in the near future," Al
Redha added.Over the past few years, software piracy has shown a sizable drop in
most countries of the region, according to a recent BSA study. Spurred by
the success, BSA has stepped up its anti-piracy activities, of which the
Code of Ethics is the newest."BSA has accelerated the anti-piracy momentum not only to protect the
rights of global and regional software developers but also to create a healthy
environment for the growth of the IT industry, that would ultimately
boost the national economies," added Al Redha. "Further, it will protect
computers from the harm that unlicensed software products cause to systems.
Ultimately, the elimination of software piracy is in the interest of all parties
concerned, including the end users and dealers."The Business Software Alliance (BSA) is an international organization
representing leading software and e-commerce developers in 65 countries around the
world. Established in 1988, BSA has offices in the United States, Europe and
Asia. As the voice of the software industry, BSA helps governments and
consumers understand how software strengthens the economy, worker productivity
and global development and how its further expansion hinges on the
successful fight against software piracy and Internet theft. BSA's efforts include
educating computer users about software copyrights; advocating public
policy that fosters innovation and expands trade opportunities; and fighting
software piracy.BSA Worldwide Members:
Adobe Systems, Apple Computer, Filemaker, Autodesk, Bentley Systems,
CNC Software/Mastercam., Macromedia, Microsoft, Symantec, UGS, BSA Policy
Council, Compaq, Dell, Entrust, IBM, Intel, Intuit, Network Associates, Novell
and Sybase.JM Mutual To Start Scheme For NRIs
DUBAI, OCT 24: JM Mutual Fund, which currently manages assets of around Rs 4,000 crore, will launch a long-term low-risk investment scheme for middle and low income NRIs in the Gulf.The scheme, being launched at the suggestion of an non-resident Inidan (NRI) organisation “Pravasi Bandhu” (Friend of NRIs), was designed to serve as a nest egg who may have otherwise nothing to fall back on their return home from abroad, Krishnamurthy Vijayan, the chief executive officer of the fund, said while announcing the launch of the scheme.
KV Shamsudheen, director, Pravasi Bandhu, who has been organising study classes among the low-income Indian expatriates to promote the habit of savings and to update their skills according to Gulf standards, said he was confident that the new JM Mutual Fund scheme will serve as a hedge for low-income NRIs in the event of retirement or loss of job.
JM Mutual, which entered the middle east market last month, has initiated tie-ups with intermediaries to build long-term association with investors, investor education programmes and has introduced market specific products for NRIs of a wide spectrum, Vijayan said. (keralamonitor.com)
Neville Taraporewalla appointed Country Manager of Yahoo! India
Yahoo!, the leading global internet communications and media company, has appointed Mr. Neville Taraporewalla as the Country Manager of Yahoo! India.
October 28, 2003, NEW DELHI : He succeeds Mr. Darren Gocher, and will
take over the responsibility with immediate effect.Neville Taraporewalla joined Yahoo! India in May 2002 as Director -Sales and was later responsible for the overall Sales & Business Development function for Yahoo! India. In the last 12 months he has shown promising growth for the Indian subsidiary by bringing it to a leadership position in the internet advertising and the wireless space. He has also played an integral part in steering the team after the restructuring last year.
As Country Manager, India his responsibilities would include successful
management of the Yahoo! India portal [www.yahoo.co.in] and work towards increasing business opportunities for Yahoo! in India.Neville Taraporewalla appointed Country Manager of Yahoo! India Yahoo!, the leading global internet communications and media company, has appointed Mr. Neville Taraporewalla as the Country Manager of Yahoo! India.
October 28, 2003, NEW DELHI : He succeeds Mr. Darren Gocher, and will
take over the responsibility with immediate effect.Neville Taraporewalla joined Yahoo! India in May 2002 as Director -Sales and was later responsible for the overall Sales & Business Development function for Yahoo! India. In the last 12 months he has shown promising growth for the Indian subsidiary by bringing it to a leadership position in the internet advertising and the wireless space. He has also played an integral part in steering the team after the restructuring last year.As Country Manager, India his responsibilities would include successful
management of the Yahoo! India portal [www.yahoo.co.in] and work towards increasing business opportunities for Yahoo! in India.Birla sun life insurance focusses on its "Medicare" plans Choose from two plans; one with Return of Premium and the other without
October 29 , 2003, Mumbai: An increasing pace of life and high level of stress are the major factors affecting health today. The huge medical bills can be a major drain on resources in the event of any critical illness especially if the earning member of the family were to be affected.
Keeping these factors in mind, Birla Sun Life Insurance has launched ?Birla Sun Life Medicare? Plans, which combine the security of life insurance with health related protection. Both plans are very affordable. While commenting on the Medicare plan, BSLI CEO Mr. Nani Javeri said: ?At Birla Sun Life Insurance, we understand how important it is for you and your loved ones to have the security of a Life Insurance plan coupled with Critical Illness protection. This is exactly why we are launching a highly affordable Life Insurance plan with health related protection.?
There are two plan options available as under:
Option 1: The first option is a combination of a Term Plan and the Critical Illness benefit and it works as follows:If the life insured is to suffer from any of the critical illnesses as covered under the plan, then the entire face amount of the Critical Illness benefit becomes payable to him/her. The base term plan continues till its maturity which means that in the unfortunate event of the policyholder?s death during the tenure of the plan, the face amount of the term plan is payable additionally to the nominee.
Event
- Benefits
- In case of Critical Illness
- Face Amount of the Critical Illness Rider
- On Death
- Face Amount of the Term Plan
- On Maturity
- Nil
This plan is available in two terms 20 years and 25 years. The 20-year plan is available to individuals between the ages of 25 and 45 years while the 25-year plan is available to individuals between the ages of 25 and 40 years. It is a highly affordable plan as illustrated below.
Example: Let us suppose a 25-year-old male purchases the base plan for a Face Amount of Rs.5,00,000 along with the Critical Illness Rider (optional) for a Face Amount of Rs. 5,00,000 and the Waiver of Premium Rider (optional). The annual premium payable for a 20-year term is only Rs.3653/-
Option 2: The second option also works similarly where the Critical Illness benefit is paid if the life insured were to suffer from any of the Critical Illnesses. The difference in this option is that the premium that the customer pays on the base term plan is paid back in addition to the face amount in case of death. At maturity 100% of the premiums paid by the policyholder are paid back to him. The benefits of the plan can be tabulated as under:
Event
Benefits
In case of Critical Illness
Face Amount of the Critical Illness Rider
On Death Face Amount + 100% PB* (Paid till date)
On Maturity 100% PB** PB ? Premium Back ? Does not include any rider / extra premiums paid
The benefit periods available under the Premium Back plan are 15 and 20 years. Both the benefit period options are available to individuals between the ages of 25 and 45 years.
Hindustan Motors launches Lancer Exel Launch of limited edition model kick starts the fifth anniversary celebrations.
October 21, 2003, Mumbai : To commemorate the fifth anniversary of Hindustan Motors' Mitsubishi Lancer, HM today, announced the launch of a limited edition Lancer - Lancer Exel. Lancer Exel marks the beginning of a series of initiatives that HM will undertake to further enhance the 'unique ownership experience' promised to its discerning customers. These initiatives include:
* Product Development & Innovation: To be able to sustain product leadership, HM has plans to introduce a series of Lancer models within the next 2 years.
* Service Network Expansion: HM plans to open nearly 20 service outlets, across the country in the coming 12 months.Manufactured at HM's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, the Chennai Car Plant at Thiruvallur near Chennai, HM will manufacture and sell only 200 units of Lancer Exel. The Chennai Car Plant has been named as one of the best knock-down plant outside of Japan by Mitsubishi Motor Corporation.
Commenting on the launch of Lancer Exel, Mr. G. Shyamsundar, Vice president, Hindustan Motors said, "Owing to its world class standards and performance, Hindustan Motors' Lancer has set many benchmarks for the Indian automobile industry. These make Lancer a winner in the mid-size premium car category. Ever since the launch of Lancer in 1998, we have constantly endeavoured to meet and exceed the expectations of our valuable customers. A superior quality, 'value for money' offering backed by powerful sales & service network and over 30,000 satisfied Lancer customers are testimonials of our success. We are confident that the Hindustan Motors' Lancer will continue to garner positive customer response and enable us to achieve many more milestones in the future."
The HM Lancer Exel, featuring leather upholstery and wood finished interiors, makes for a unique style statement. The stylized wheel covers and the leather steering wheel, give Lancer Exel a chic look. The car also comes with an improved suspension and an exhaust muffler cutter for a smoother, quieter ride. In the interiors, changes have been made to the audio panel, heater control panel and air vent grille slides to make the Lancer more trendy.
Available in two exciting colours - Pearl White and Mica Blue, the fifth anniversary Lancer Exel offerings include:
* Three years warranty
* Superior and highly stylized interiors
* Attractive exchange offer for repeat Lancer buyers
* Attractive referral programme for existing customers.
* Special corporate programmeThe HM Lancer clocks a mileage of 12 km / litre for the petrol version and 14 km / litre for the diesel version in the city. For highway driving, the mileage increases to 15 km / litre and 18 km / litre for petrol and diesel, respectively.
In Delhi, Lancer Exel will be available at HM dealerships - Excel Motors, Rajiv Motors and Asian Motors.
The price of the HM Lancer Exel:
Lancer Exel Petrol : Rs 8.25 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
Lancer Exel Diesel : Rs 9.24 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
