BlackBerry buys Good Technology for $425 million

Last Updated: Friday, September 4, 2015, 21:38

Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry on Friday bought rival mobile security provider Good Technology for USD 425 million in a move to broaden its software sales.

HP seeks to sell cyber security unit TippingPoint

Last Updated: Thursday, September 3, 2015, 08:25

Private equity firms have expressed interest in TippingPoint, the people said this week. The unit could be valued at between $200 million to $300 million, the people added.

New Rs 1,000 notes with more security features on anvil

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 09:55

The notes would come with the rupee symbol and inset letter 'L' with numerals in ascending size in number panels.

Strengthening network key to insurance sector growth: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, August 30, 2015, 13:15

Insurers should embrace the digital space with a resilient cyber security framework to disrupt the traditional business structures, it said, adding that cyber-security is a key risk area for insurance.

Rs 22K crore mobilised under Jan Dhan Yojana: Govt

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 19:27

Government on Friday said Rs 22,000 crore have been deposited in over 17.5 crore bank accounts within a year of the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, the largest financial inclusion scheme in the world.

PSBs need govt support for viability of social schemes: SBI

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 17:55

SBI chief Arundhathi Bhattacharya on Friday said the government needs to think about "ways and means" to sustain social security schemes.

New policy for domestic workers: Govt proposes Rs 9,000 minimum pay, mandatory leaves

Last Updated: Sunday, August 16, 2015, 18:53

To protect the interest of domestic workers, the government is readying a national policy that proposes a minimum salary of Rs 9,000 per month for the skilled full-time household helps, along with a host of benefits including social security cover and mandatory leaves.

PM Modi reaches out to farmers, promises measures for their welfare

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 22:39

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has faced Opposition flak over farmer's issues including on land bill, Saturday reached out to the community promising to initiate measures for their welfare as he addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day.

India Inc hails PM Modi's thrust on agri production, startups

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 18:56

India Inc on Saturday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on addressing issued related to agriculture in the country as well as the importance accorded to startups and social security.

Dropbox adds support for a USB security keys for two-factor login

Last Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2015, 13:02

Cloud storage service Dropbox has announced that it is enabling USB security keys for a two-factor login.

Two IT firm employees arrested for source code theft

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 15:03

The Cyber crime branch has arrested two employees of a Gurgaon-based software company over allegations of source code theft.

Govt plans 'Suraksha Bandhan' drive to push social security

Last Updated: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 14:38

Seeking to tap 'Raksha Bandhan' festival, the government plans to launch a 'Suraksha Bandhan' drive to push its flagship social security plans through innovative schemes like gift cheques and special deposits.