Teleperformance (TP) is one of the biggest BPO’s in the world.  It has about 100,000 employees and revenue of 2058 mill pounds last year. Established in 1978, its core business spans the full spectrum of CRM/BPO contact center solutions. Teleperformance has a large global footprint in the industry with 276 contact centers, presence in 51 countries, servicing over 75 markets. More...

It is not often that one meets a super successful techie who sacrifices the security, huge salary and perks of the booming technology sector to pursue an interest in art. Sunil Chandurkar did just that and resigned his job as Director of Software Engineering at CA (Computer Associates) to launch online portal MyTheatreCafe on September 5, 2010. Techgoss caught up with Sunil. More...

In 2008, TG had reported on how Aryans Infoway, a software company based in Technopark, Trivandrum has cheated its employees to the tune of Rs.10 crores. The modus operandi was fairly simple – every employee was made to deposit Rs.1 lakh each as ‘share investment’ in the company and so, with 600 recruits in the last 3 years, it was fairly easy money for the company’s promoter. More...

Rashmi Chandrasekhar, who has a Masters in Computer Science, has no qualms about admitting that she still enjoys reading Archies, Enid Blyton and Harry Potter. Perhaps this honesty and child like wonder is what makes her a successful children’s fiction author and strengthens her connection with her audience. Meet Rashmi, who works with EBay at California as a software engineer. More...

US based Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts. It believes that democracy thrives when people and communities are informed and engaged. Since 2007, Knight has invested about $100 million in new technologies and techniques, including online news and info requirements. More...

About that film or music clip or ring tone that you downloaded rather than purchased legally. Have you done a criminal offence or just exercised your freedom as an individual?  Piracy in art is something many of us have been guilt of. Paromita Vohra, the well-known documentary film maker, examines this issue among others in her film Partners in Crime. Techgoss spoke to Ms.Vohra More...

Most Indians took great pride in the fact that 2 Indian origin technocrats had been appointed to the most important leadership positions in President Obama’s govt.  The first was 34-year old Vivek Kundra, to the position of Federal CIO of the US Govt.  The next was Virginia Secretary of Tech, Aneesh Chopra, to the position of Chief Technology Officer. Kundra has quit his job. More...

M.G. Jayaprakash, a software engineer working at IBM, has set up the Jai Hind Academy, an institute giving free tuitions to students who are weak in their studies. This techie is deeply passionate about preparing and guiding these youngsters towards a better life, and he feels a deep sense of achievement and pride every time one of his student’s does well and scores high marks. More...

IPL and blogs seem to be fated to controversy. Last year, the Fake IPL Player put all IPL players on tenterhooks with his riveting blog then walked away with a book deal and a column. This year, the IPL Girl has grabbed the limelight with a newsy and now shot-down blog, as well as a twitter account. Gabriella Pasqualotto, from South Africa, is the youngster behind the IPL Girl. More...

iYogi describes itself as a global on demand services company that provides personalized computer support for consumers and small businesses in United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.  iYogi is one of the great Indian success stories and has been featured in a number of international media including Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Techcrunch and many others. More...