Leading telecom service provider, Airtel would provide direct-to-home (DTH) satellite TV service in the country. The company launched Airtel digital TV on Monday. It can be purchased from 21,000 retail points and Airtel relationship centers in 62 cities.

Airtel would offer three different offers for the North and southern population of India. Its price in the northern region would start from Rs. 2,499 and for the South it would be available for Rs. 1,499. The company would provide over 175 channels through three different packages. 

Mr. Sudip Nandy is appointed as the new CEO of Communication software firm Aricent on Tuesday. Mr Nandy was earlier serving in telecom, media and technology business of Wipro for about 25 years and also headed European operations of Wipro. The Economic Times had earlier reported about joining of Nandy as CEO of Aricent. Aricent’s former CEO, Ash Bhardwaj left the company to start his new business.

Nandy would be included in the board of directors of Aricent after his joining.

Oracle Corporation, the world's largest enterprise software company, has agreed to acquire Primavera Software, a maker of project management software for an undisclosed amount.

Primavera's PPM software helps companies propose, prioritize and select project investments, and plan, manage and control the most complex projects and project portfolios.

Transcend, globally recognized leader in the manufacture of memory products and peripherals, has announced the availability of its new ultra-compact USB flash drive, the 8GB JetFlash V95C in the Indian market. 

The latest launch from Transcend is a perfect example of harmony between technology, performance, looks and style quotients, which will surely attract those who like their gadgets to be fashionable. 

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's top software services exporter, has reached an agreement with US-based Citigroup to acquire all of the latter's interest in Citigroup Global Services Ltd. (CGSL) for US$ 505 million.