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Bangalore-based realty major Sobha Developers has said its Rs 5,000 crore hi-tech city project in Kochi is delayed as the company is awaiting clearances from the central government. While necessary state approvals are in, the clearances from the Centre under the Coastal Regulation Management Act and environmental clearances are yet to be attained, Sobha Developers senior official Mr Mathew Francis …

The Congress’s Kerala unit Thursday demanded that the proposed Rs.1,500-crore Smart City Kochi mega IT project should go ahead with the participation of the Dubai government. Addressing reporters here, Leader of Opposition Oommen Chandy said this project has to go ahead with the Dubai government because it is an international venture. “If the state government does anything without them, then …

Fisheries Minister S. Sarma Monday said that the state Cabinet will take the final decision on the Smart City project in Kochi. The government doesn’t agree with the demand of Dubai-based firm TECOM for free hold land, he said. The stands taken by the company are not in tune with the agreements signed by the two parties, he said. Sarma, …

The success of the two technolodges (rural IT parks) at Perinad and Kadakkal panchayaths in Kollam district has inspired Kerala State Information Technology Department to sanction ten more technolodges across the state. In addition to the techolodges at Perinad and Kadakkal, Infopark Kochi has already set up one at Thirumarady panchayath in Ernakulam district. It is expected to be operational …

TECOM Investments, a member of Dubai Holding, has achieved a major milestone with the official inauguration of the first office building (SCM01) at SmartCity Malta. The dedicated IT business park is TECOM Investments’ first overseas venture undertaken by SmartCity, TECOM Investments’ international business parks developer. Among those attending the inauguration were Malta’s Prime Minister Dr Lawrence Gonzi, Infrastructure Minister Austin …

SmartCity Kochi project, the planned IT township in the Indian state of Kerala to be developed by SmartCity, a subsidiary of Tecom Investments, has not been shelved, the head of SmartCity has said. SmartCity Kochi is a joint venture between SmartCity and the Government of Kerala, spread on an area of 246 acres. “The project has not been shelved. However, …

Even as the stalemate over Kerala’s mega IT infrastructure project SmartCity Kochi gets more complex, Tecom, the enstranged investment partner of the project, has successfully launched a similar project in Malta. SmartCity Malta (SCM) was inaugurated in Ricasoli by Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi on Sunday with the chief executive officer of Dubai Holding Ahmad Bin Byat and Tecom Investment Group’s …

Bluelabs Technology Solutions, an IT services company, wound up its two facilities operated from Infoparks at Trichur and Kochi last September. Hundreds of IT professionals lost their jobs in the sudden shutdown of the company. The company was functioning in the fields of IT, Design, and Managed services. They were the developers of the new website of Federal Bank. Many …

Tecom sent a letter responding to Government of Kerala’s letter Regarding Smartcity Kochi Source

Dubai-based promoters TECOM (Dubai Commerce Technology and Media Free Zone Authority) on Saturday asked the Kerala government for granting sufficient time for sending a reply to the letter by State Government in Smart City project issue. Tecom has also written a letter to the government in this regard. Earlier report Smart City CEO Fareed Abdul Rehman has made it clear …

The Dubai-based promoters’ response to the recent government letter will decide the fate of the proposed SmartCity Kochi project, said Fisheries and Registration Minister S. Sarma. Talking to reporters after one of the briefest director board meetings of the project here on Monday, Mr. Sarma, who is also the chairman of SmartCity Kochi, said that the next meeting of the …

A meeting of the board of directors of the proposed SmartCity Kochi project will be held at Ramada Resorts on September 20. The meeting is scheduled to meet the statutory requirements under the Companies Act, which call for convening a director board meeting once every three months. The last director board meeting was held on June 28. The meeting is …

Tecom CEO Fareed Abdul Rehman has made it clear that a reply in connection with the much expected Smart city project would be handed over to the State government within 30th of this month. Elucidating the company’s stance, the CEO said that they would give reply after only consulting with experts regarding the same. It would have the reply for …

Oracle – The Majour IT Giant is planning to setup its office in Kerala. the expressBuzz.com reported that, they are planning to send a delegation to kerala by the end of this year, to take further steps in this direction. In a recent video conference with officials of Oracle and state delegation, this plans were discussed. Former union minister Shashi …

The State cabinet on Thursday decided to serve a notice to TECOM in connection with the Smart City project. In the notice, the government will inform their unwillingness to accede to the demand of TECOM wanting 12 % freehold land. If a reply is not received within 10 days, the government will consider that TECOM has withdrawn from the project.

Global IT majors IBM and Oracle are planning to set up units at the Technopark, Trivandrum, Kerala. These two companies had begun exploratory talks to set up shop at the technology park. It seems this is the endeavour by these IT companies is part of their strategy to move into tier-II cities in the country and they are seriously considering …

All tech-savvy employees are active in various social networking websites, So many major IT companies plans to rollout a media policy enlisting the do’s and don’ts for them while interacting on social media websites. Recently Infosys and UST Global announced their social media policy. Such a policy would make employees accountable for their comments on social media. The policy was …

Kerala State Fisheries minister and Smart city project Chairman, S. Sarma today told that the Government was still keen on implementing the Smart city project in Kochi. Minister added that the government has no interest on those who are bent upon violation of the Smart city agreement. The last Smart city Director Board meeting was held on June 28th at …