Friday, May 18, 2018

Vivo V9 now available in Sapphire Blue variant

Chinese Smartphone maker Vivo has introduced its latest flagship Vivo V9 in a sapphire blue color variant for Rs 22,990.

The variant will be available for purchase from retail stores from May 18.

"The new variant presents our consumers with a Smartphone that not only matches-up to their daily usage demands, but also their style quotient," said Kenny Zeng, Chief Marketing Officer, Vivo India.


Vivo V9 that comes with a 19:9 "Full View" display, 24MP selfie camera with Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities and “Game Mode” was launched in India in March.

The Smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 octa-core processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, fuelled by a 3,260 mAh battery.

The handset was earlier been available in champagne gold and pearl black colors.

The sapphire blue variant will also be available online on Amazon and Vivo E-store from May 21.

Sunday, April 15, 2018

Infosys To Acquire WongDoody

The country's second largest software services firm Infosys said it will acquire WongDoody Holding Company, a US-based digital creative and consumer insights agency, for a total consideration of up to USD 75 million.

"On April 13, 2018, the company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WongDoody, for a total consideration of up to USD 75 million including contingent consideration and retention payouts, subject to regulatory approvals and fulfillment of closing conditions," Infosys said in a regulatory filing.

The move would strengthen the company's creative, branding and customer experience capabilities. The acquisition is expected to close during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, subject to customary closing conditions.

Previously, the company had announced the acquisition of Brilliant Basics, a London-based digital design and customer experience innovator that works with clients across Europe and Middle East.

"With Infosys Digital Studios spanning the globe from Bengaluru and Pune to New York, London, and Melbourne the addition of WongDoody strengthens Infosys' ability to fulfill the needs of global clients for comprehensive digital transformation solutions required to meet customer demand for next-generation, enhanced customer experiences," it said.

Founded in 1993, WongDoody is headquartered in Seattle and has an office in Los Angeles. It has clients across industries like telecommunications, consumer electronics, healthcare and consumer packaged goods.

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