Google aims to replace traditional SMS with smarter ‘RCS’: How it works

Tired of dilly-dallying at the end of US telecom carriers, Google has announced to roll out its own Rich Communication Services (RCS) on Android that will replace the traditional SMS text messaging with more useful chat features. “To make your conversations more seamless, we’ve worked on upgrading traditional SMS text messaging with more useful chat … Read more

How realistic are compact SD-WAN appliances compared to VPNs?

Mobile and remote workers typically use VPN devices — not software-defined WAN, or SD-WAN, appliances. A WAN connects two networks, and a VPN connects an individual to a network. It is less likely for individual users to connect to a network with SD-WAN. Organizations that require users to connect to networks over VPNs can expect much … Read more

Day-night Test cricket needs time to become traditional

Last year, the Indian cricket team reportedly declined twice to play day-night Tests, a matter which Sourav Ganguly settled in one meeting with Virat Kohli Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket came at a time when change had become the need of the hour. The late Australian media tycoon had the far-sight and intelligence to catch … Read more

Italy’s Ferrero launches new products to Chinese consumers at CIIE

SHANGHAI, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) — Ferrero Group, the world’s third-largest confectionery manufacturer, launched two new products to Chinese consumers at the ongoing second China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. The products are Kinder Happy Hippo, a biscuit product that Ferrero said marks its “breakthrough in the biscuit sector for the very first time in … Read more

Here’s how digital and traditional lenders are trying to address credit woes of MSMEs

Alok Mittal Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of the Indian economy, playing a significant role in its equitable growth. Around 55-60 million MSMEs are operating in the country at present, comprising 24.63% of the GDP from service activities and contributing 33.4% to the total manufacturing output. However, despite being the growth engine of … Read more

Thieves target KC homes under renovation to steal appliances

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Missouri, police are investigating a series of appliance thefts from homes under renovation and for sale. The thefts are spread across the city and cost developers, like Paul Wenske, thousands of dollars. “It’s kind of the ironic downside to redevelopment,” he said. Wenske purchased a home in Midtown, which … Read more

Indian products need to be more “compatible” for greater access in China: Chinese official

India’s agriculture products, pharmaceuticals, handicrafts have advantages over products from other countries but due to lack of necessary understanding and cognition of the Chinese market, their way into China is not smooth, said ZHU Xiaohong, Counselor, Embassy of People’s Republic of China, said. She said that the India should focus more on the ‘4Cs’ – … Read more

New Sebi regulations to impact traditional brokers: Nithin Kamath, Zerodha

How are the new regulations going to impact the domestic brokerage industry? The fact is brokerages can now only lend as much as their own capital. They could pledge on unpledged securities to raise funds. All these restrictions that have now been imposed. It is going to have a big impact on the traditional brokers. … Read more

EU brings in ‘right to repair’ rules for appliances

Household appliances will become easier to repair thanks to new standards being adopted across the European Union. From 2021, firms will have to make appliances longer-lasting, and they will have to supply spare parts for machines for up to 10 years. The rules apply to lighting, washing machines, dishwashers and fridges. But campaigners for the … Read more