#GreyhoundInMedia: Vishal Sikka as CEO: Infosys will not be the same again #Press #Media #FirstPost

When news broke recently of former SAP CTO Vishal Sikka being considered for the position of Infosys CEO, many experts dismissed it outright. Of the top three analysts covering this sector that we tried to speak to when this speculation…

#GreyhoundInMedia: The start of an interesting transition for Infosys: Analysts #Press #Media #HBL

Vishal Sikka’s appointment as the new CEO and MD of Infosys has got a thumbs up from analysts, as it ends uncertainty regarding the new CEO, calms employees, addresses all the issues for customers and also sends a message that…

#GreyhoundInMedia: Infosys has taken a huge gamble with Vishal Sikka: What analysts think of the new CEO #Press #Media #FirstBiz

What do analysts who have followed Infosys closely for years feel about the announcement earlier today that former SAP CTO Vishal Sikka would be the new US-based CEO and MD of the $8.25 billion Infosys? Can a man who is…

#GreyhoundInMedia: Infosys announces Dr. Vishal Sikka as next CEO & MD #Press #Media #InformationWeek

The Infosys Board of Directors announced the selection of Dr. Vishal Sikka as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO & MD) of the company. Dr. Sikka is to be inducted as a whole-time director of the Board and…

#GreyhoundInMedia: Infosys Hinging On Sikka #Press #Media #BusinessWorld

The challenge for Vishal Sikka will be to take over a company whose employees will have to think about how technology transforms lives, rather then test, develop and maintain software. "This might just be the start of an interesting transition…

#GreyhoundInMedia: Makeover of an Indian company: How Vishal Sikka could revolutionise Infosys #Press #Media #Biztech

When news broke recently of former SAP CTO Vishal Sikka being considered for the position of Infosys CEO, many experts dismissed it outright. Of the top three analysts covering this sector that we tried to speak to when this speculation…

#GreyhoundInMedia: From Indian IT bellwether to global competitor: How Vishal Sikka could revolutionise Infosys #Press #Media #FirstBiz

When news broke recently of former SAP CTO Vishal Sikka being considered for the position of Infosys CEO, many experts dismissed it outright. Of the top three analysts covering this sector that we tried to speak to when this speculation…

#GreyhoundInMedia: WILL VISHAL SIKKA HELP INFOSYS GET ITS MOJO BACK? #Press #Media

When news broke recently of former SAP CTO Vishal Sikka being considered for the position of Infosys CEO, many experts dismissed it outright. Of the top three analysts covering this sector that we tried to speak to when this speculation…

#GreyhoundInMedia: Makeover of an Indian company: How Vishal Sikka could revolutionise Infosys #Press #Media #FirstBiz

When news broke recently of former SAP CTO Vishal Sikka being considered for the position of Infosys CEO, many experts dismissed it outright. Of the 3 top analysts covering this sector that we tried to speak too when this speculation…

#GreyhoundInMedia: More Infosys top executives seen hitting the exit door #Press #Media #HBL

Infosys is likely to see more exits at the senior level. Hargopal Mangipudi, a key Infosys executive who spearheaded the company’s only product business Finacle, is expected to resign shortly. Along with him, another veteran, Murli Krishna, the computers and communications…

#GreyhoundInMedia: IT Scores as Automobile Sales Grow #Press #Media #ComputerWorld

After a prolonged and disheartening drought for two years, things are finally looking up for the auto sector. Due to positive consumer sentiments and new models being introduced in the market, the auto sector is showing signs of revival. The credit,…

#GreyhoundInMedia: IT Scores as Automobile Sales Grow #Press #Media #CIO

After a prolonged and disheartening drought for two years, things are finally looking up for the auto sector. Due to positive consumer sentiments and new models being introduced in the market, the auto sector is showing signs of revival. The credit,…

#GreyhoundInMedia: A CIO’s metamorphosis from IT enabler to strategic business leader #Press #Media #FirstBiz

While the CFO has the liberty to look into matters only concerning finance and the CMO can concentrate on marketing, the CIO has, of late, lost the liberty to focus on matters concerning only IT. The lines have blurred and…

#GreyhoundInMedia: Jaypee plans Rs.18,000 crore initial investment in microchip facility #Press #Media

Jaypee Group will proceed with its ambitious microchip fabrication facility in partnership with International Business Machines Corp., betting that a new government at the centre will boost infrastructure development, the lack of which has discouraged semiconductor makers from setting up plants in…

#GreyhoundInMedia: Vishal’s departure from SAP may hit customer confidence: Analysts #Press #Media

German business software maker SAP AG said Vishal Sikka, head of products and innovation, has stepped down and that it had named two new members to its executive board. Sikka was leaving SAP for personal reasons with immediate effect, the company…

Infosys Lab head to quit

Subrahmanyam Goparaju, Senior Vice-President and Head of Infosys Labs, will be quitting the company by this year-end. Savio D'Souza will manage Infosys Labs’ Service Differentiation Platforms group and Anindya Sircar will manage the IP Cell, according to a filing on the…

Not out of the woods

While the second quarter was aided by a depreciating Rupee and signs of outsourcing demand pickup, the rest of the fiscal year may not be strong due to impending passage of the Immigration Bill, increased regulatory oversight regarding visas and…

When the leader trips

Author and retired American soccer player Mia Hamm has famously said, It is more difficult to stay on top than to get there. In the current context, who will know this better than two brands that have been in the…

Infosys to settle US visa case with a $35-m fine

Infosys on Tuesday said that it is close to resolving its ongoing visa-related case with the US authorities. According to a statement made by the Office of US Attorney John M. Bales for the Eastern District of Texas, the State Department…

Social business is the way ahead

Years ago, it was just unthinkable that you would decide whether to watch a movie or not on the basis of short and snappy reviews posted by strangers, indulge in blatant narcissism by posting 'selfies' and revel in the 'likes'…

Avoiding BI Failure: Dispel the Myths of Risk-Free Deployment

While business intelligence (BI) is fast becoming a top priority for most businesses, achieving a return on your investment in implementing BI still remains a big challenge for CIOs. Though many CIOs plan to invest in BI going forward, most…

Avoiding BI Failure: Dispel the Myths of Risk-Free Deployment

While business intelligence (BI) is fast becoming a top priority for most businesses, achieving a return on your investment in implementing BI still remains a big challenge for CIOs. Though many CIOs plan to invest in BI going forward, most…

Avoiding BI Failure: Dispel the Myths of Risk-Free Deployment

While business intelligence (BI) is fast becoming a top priority for most businesses, achieving a return on your investment in implementing BI still remains a big challenge for CIOs. Though many CIOs plan to invest in BI going forward, most…

Enterprises Bite the Apple!

The increasing use of Apple’s products in organizations across emerging markets is noteworthy. To better understand this evolution, Greyhound Research conducted an online survey across the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) and Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions. They surveyed 300…

More Enterprises in Emerging Markets Go Apple

According to a survey, conducted by Greyhound Research, Apple products are making their presence felt in the enterprise. 39% of respondents reported using one or more apple products at the workplace – this includes personally owned devices. Interestingly, while iPhone and iPad…

Apple devices find more Support from Enterprises in Emerging Markets

Greyhound Research, the IT research and advisory arm of Greyhound Knowledge Group conducted a survey of 300 senior IT decision makers in the APJ and MEA regions. The study covered seven key verticals including Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Media &…

Event Partnership: 2nd National Innovation Summit 2013 by ASSOCHAM

Greyhound Knowledge Group is the official partner for the 2nd National Innovation Summit 2013 by ASSOCHAM being held in New Delhi (India) on July 9, 2013. Catch keynote from our Founder & Group CEO, Sanchit Vir Gogia, on how technology…

Murthy’s comeback crisis call – Perspective from Greyhound Research

Shibu understood what Infosys 3.0 is, but unfortunately the company has not delivered any thought leadership that the market needed from them. Infosys has had a problem in stepping out of their comfort zone, Sanchit said. See more in this…

Enterprises Bite The Apple!

The increasing use of Apple’s products in organizations across emerging markets is noteworthy. To better understand this evolution, Greyhound Research conducted an online survey across the APJ and MEA regions. We surveyed 300 IT decision makers – 150 each in…

Tweet-Up on Enterprise Mobility – Join The Conversation!

Join me and other esteemed panelists for a tweet-up on the enterprise mobility. WHEN: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 between 4 pm and 5 pm. WHERE: Twitter.com or your fav Twitter app, using #IBMMobile and #MobileChat. WHAT: We will be using this time to…