IT major Cisco has committed to invest $240 million in the start-up space. The investment will be targeted at start-ups that build products with global appeal. It is looking to invest in start-ups that specialize in cloud computing, mobile technologies and Internet of Things (IOT). At a press con…
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Fintech start-ups to provide capital to SMEs
New entrepreneurs and small enterprises, which have typically been locked out of the financial system and ignored by big banks and other financial institutions, have found solace in a breed of new financial technology start-ups. In the last 12-18 months, about three dozen start-ups such as Indifi…
Technology edge to enable SMEs compete with big boys
According to the study by Greyhound Research commissioned by technology firm EMC India, technology is helping start-ups deliver unique and personalised experiences compared to mid and large-sized enterprises. It also said, “Business agility is the key business attribute that is allowing sta…
NASSCOM, IBM launch tech startup in Delhi
In order to accelerate digital transformation at the start-up level, Nasscom, in partnership with IBM, launched the Delhi version of Techstartup.in on IBM Cloud. Techstartup.in was first launched in Bengaluru in October and the new localised Delhi version of the site, designed to help stimulate i…
NASSCOM going big on start-up warehouse
National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) will be opening four more tech start-up incubation centres in different parts of the country by March 2016. At present, the sector body is running three such centres, which it calls start-up warehouses in the country. According to …
Facebook sets up SME Council in India
Social media giant Facebook, which has over two million Indian small and medium businesses (SMBs) on its platform, has set up a SME Council to h#elp small ventures from various industries share feedback and discuss ideas around leveraging technology to grow their enterprise. This is the second SM…
EXCLUSIFE solution for SME sector
Today, with extensive use of technology in charting behavioral patterns, one would expect seamless connect between shopkeepers/retailers and their customers. Reality appears to be a bit different however. There are hardly any mechanisms for an offline retailer or business owner understand what th…
IBM successfully completes deployment of IBM Mobile First solution for SKS Microfinance
Mumbai, IBM announced earlier this week that they successfully completed deployment of IBM MobileFirst solution for SKS Microfinance Limited. SKS Microfinance Limited has partnered with IBM to transform operations from paper-based processes to a mobile solution resulting in enhanced customer ser…
Google addresses Indian SMEs towards online presence
Google India has set a target of creating online presence for 20 million small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country by 2017 through its platforms such as Google Search and Google Maps, without these businesses requiring investing in a website or domain. To achieve this, the search giant, …
BROWNTAPE, SELLERWORX HELP SMALL BUSINESSES MANAGE THEIR ONLINE OPERATIONS ACROSS MARKETPLACES
When Browntape got to know that one of the online marketplaces was looking for sellers who retail colourful laptop bags priced between Rs 699 and Rs 999, it immediately passed on the information to its clients. Firms like Browntape and Sellerworx help small businesses manage their online operatio…