Many of us in the software industry, for more than 2 decades have not only been the direct beneficiaries of the opening up of the Indian economy in 1991, but we also pride ourselves for creating an industry that today supports the livelihood of millions of software engineers, bpo executives and call-center operators. But have we done enough, could we have done better? India is today struggling...
October 2, 2013
Gandhigiri to the Software and Technology Entrepreneur!
02October
October 2, 2013
Q&A with Manufacturing ERP Provider Syscon Solutions
Syscon Solutions was launched in Hyderabad, India in 1996. Its ERP product, Syscon Cronus, is targeted for small and medium manufacturing enterprises. In 2006 it became one of the first ERP solutions to be offered in the SaaS/cloud model. We talked with co-founder and managing director S. Vijay Venkatesh about Syscon’s startup experiences and lessons learned. This article is brought to SandHill...
October 1, 2013
Brand “YOU” – guard it zealously
01October
In the corporate world there are no certainties. There is never a “sure thing”, even the best businesses fail due to circumstances beyond their control. However, there is one thing that you can control: your brand. Let us face it. Whether we like it or not, we are constantly selling. Whether it is our agenda as a design guru, a resume, a position, even a restaurant we want to go to, we are always...
September 30, 2013
‘Making Readily Available Useful, Robust, Easy-to-use & Affordable Software Products for Millions’– the NRich story
30September
ProductNation interviewed Badrinarayanan V S (Badri), Founder of NRich Software. In this discussion, he explains how he was able to build a sustainable business by focusing on solving simple everyday problems of the commoner. Read on… NRich seems to have more than a decade of experience in offering products and consulting services targeted to Indian customers. Can you tell us about how it all...
September 29, 2013
‘My innovations are aimed at improving Rural Healthcare’
29September
WHAT are the majority of Indians working abroad worried about the most? Obviously, their parent’s health back in India! Rajendra Sadhu, founder of Vyzin Electronics was also going through similar emotional dilemma. Whenever his parents had health issues, Rajendra had to rush back to India to look after them. He was worried that medical emergency can strike anytime, hence was desperate for having...
September 28, 2013
Top 10 reasons why NASSCOM Product Conclave is #unique this year #NPC2013
28September
1. Speakers who you will not be able to hear any other place in India. While most other conferences will get you the name-brand speakers or practitioners from India, we went far and wide to get you Rahul Sood (head of Microsoft Ventures, founder of Voodoo PC and entrepreneur), Orna Berry (SVP of EMC, a very successful entrepreneur and Charles Phillips (CEO of Infor, previously at Morgan...
September 27, 2013
Clearing The Air: 3 Roles Indian IT Providers See as Product Management
27September
The Indian IT industry is over $100bn, but still struggles in creating global IT products. While there has been the occasional Tally, Ramco, or Finacle, there is not much else. One critical reason I attribute this to is that Indian IT companies do not really understand how Product Management can create long term customer value and business sustainability. While one can argue that there have...
September 27, 2013
What to expect in the first #PNSummit – 4th & 5th December, Pune
The #PNSummit is going to be an event like none other. Volunteers who are from the Product community themselves, are putting it together and building it on the pillars of intensity, focus and exclusivity (only practicising product professionals attend the PNSummit). Here’s a quick peek into what #PNSummit is all about #PNSummit – Two Day Gathering of Practicing Product Professionals from pn...
September 26, 2013
We didn't start the fire, it was always burning!
26September
In India retailing of jewellery is undertaken in various small and large jewellery shops. Whether the retailer is a large shop in metropolitan areas or a smaller rural shop, the adoption of Software and IT both for back office operations or for business growth, is almost negligible. Why has the change not occurred? On September 22nd 2013 at Royal Orchid Central, Bangalore, some of the most...
September 25, 2013
Keeping Data Theft Prevention Simple & Green!
25September
Zarir M. Karbhari is the Chief Architect of CopyNotify! & Founder of CygNET Systems Pvt. Ltd shares his journey of diversifying a outsourced programming services company into a software product company. The company was founded in 1995 with a focus of offering hi-tech outsourced programming services for companies based all over the world. The company maintained this hi-tech niche by ensuring...
