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Narendra Nayak will be the new managing director for <keyword id="6354356" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="BlackBerry">BlackBerry</keyword>'s India operations and will be responsible for driving the company’s software and services business through all channels in the country. 
 Three months ago BlackBerry's India head Sunil Lalvani joined San-Diego based <keyword id="28118" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="40" keywordseo="Chipmaker">chipmaker</keyword> <keyword id="104695" type="CITY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Qualcomm">Qualcomm</keyword>. Since then the position was vacant. 
 A statement issued on Tuesday announced that Nayak, who had more than 30 years of experience in IT &amp; <keyword id="6354776" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Telecom">telecom</keyword> business management, will head the company’s operations in India. 
 
He had also worked at the venture-funded software company Linguanext Technologies. 
 
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Narendra Nayak to be BlackBerry's India new MD

If you think <keyword id="10387" type="CITY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Microsoft">Microsoft</keyword>’s prolonged search for the next <keyword id="5645" type="POSITION" weightage="100" keywordseo="CEO">CEO</keyword> is getting a bit nutty, especially with a disgruntled <keyword id="62333" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Steve-Ballmer">Steve Ballmer</keyword> waiting on the sidelines to hand over the mantle, you are not far from the truth. But then, that is the actual state of the coveted C-Suite nowadays – volatile is the right word if you want to sum it up. There is no job security at the top and even the best performer for years can get redundant within the span of a few weeks. The issues could be many – right from <keyword id="646347" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="poor-performance">poor performance</keyword> to <keyword id="610960" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="business-restructuring">business restructuring</keyword> to alleged <keyword id="6375736" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="corruption-charges">corruption charges</keyword>. But the biggest factor is relevance, a perfect future-fit that can take companies ahead, according to <keyword id="67736" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Industry-experts">industry experts</keyword>. In a difficult <keyword id="34412" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="economy">economy</keyword>, companies are compelled to twist and turn to keep track of profitability and their requirements change accordingly. Hence, their leaders have to adapt, shape up or ship out, as the case might be. 
 India is no exception and business leaders across the country have been frequently ‘released’ by industry giants. Many of them leave with ‘immediate effect’ while others are on garden leave or worse still, waiting for their predecessors to turn up (just like Ballmer). Yet, most of the C-Suite executives are tight-lipped about their departures, at least here in India. We are yet to come across an announcement like the one made by <keyword id="384914" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Groupon">Groupon</keyword>’s founder and former CEO <keyword id="488139" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Andrew-Mason">Andrew Mason</keyword>. But exit happens all the same – be it discreet or blatant. Here’s a quick look at some of the top-notch C-Suite executives from India who parted ways with their respective companies in 2013, their official exit lines and what happened behind the scene.

Strife At The Top: These
11 C-Suite Execs From India
Were ‘Let Go’ In 2013

I’m not a city guy. Growing up in the suburbs, some memories still stick. Baba’s office senior bought a swanky penthouse in the city. Cut to the housewarming party. The company MD arrives. Everybody stands up. I hear a ring. The MD takes out a black alien device. I remember reading the words ‘<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Blackberry">Blackberry</a>’. That’s the enduring image most 90s kids have – their rich dads, or richer neighborhood uncles using a device that doubled up as a weapon if you’re cornered in an alley. 
 
<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Blackberry">Blackberry</a>, you were the voluptuous diva of the 90s. A symbolic, if possible polite middle finger to announce one has arrived. The coolest features were ‘email’ and ‘camera’. Then the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=iPhone">iPhone</a> boomed, smartphones, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Android">Android</a>, and cut to now. The world went and got itself into a goddamn hurry. 
 
Your bullishness to have an enterprise focused OS proved fatal. When most brands jumped on the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Android">Android</a> bandwagon, you took your time. Today, the then leader Nokia’s dead, and it’s too late for you too. While you’ve pledged to keep the Priv secure, nobody cares while <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Apple">Apple</a>’s around. 
 
I repeat, there’s nothing wrong with you baby. You just ain’t the ‘cool crowd' anymore. Your forte, the QWERTY keypad is now a double-edged sword. It’s what makes the Priv special, and also a deal-breaker. 
 
The Priv is attractive (a bit fat though) and has a 5.4-inch quad HD display with Gorilla Glass 4. The display’s sharp, and the colors vibrant. The 18-megapixel Schneider-Kreuznach camera is fine, even though the 2-megapixel selfie camera sucks. 
 
Hardware isn't top class, but won't disappoint either. It’s a 64-bit Snapdragon 808 hexa-core system-on-chip (SoC). It handles hardware-intensive games and multi-tasking well, though the device will get a bit hot. The Priv's 3,410mAh battery may not be better than the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Samsung+Galaxy+Note+5">Samsung Galaxy Note 5</a> or <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Samsung+Galaxy+S6">Samsung Galaxy S6</a>, but we’ll let that pass too. 
 
In the age of vulgar specifications, ‘fine’ isn’t just fine anymore. You just ain’t got the booty to attract eyeballs. Every design is done to death, what ‘new’ could you possibly bring to the table. <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=LeEco">LeEco</a> sells metal body for Rs. 10,999, and fingerprint sensor wielding <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Coolpad">Coolpad</a> Note 3 Lite comes as cheap as Rs. 6,999. Also, these despos (slang for desperate individuals) are slashing prices left, right and center to get my attention. They make me feel special. At Rs. 62,000 you’re not a part of that rat race either darling. Why even try! 
 
Maybe you’ll find the rare suitor – one who’s uncompromisingly on his need for a physical keyboard, that security pedigree, and access to the full <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Android">Android</a> <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=App+Store">App Store</a>. Maybe it’s the same retired business honcho who’s been cribbing about typing on glass. But how many folks like that will you fish out! My friend Justin typed out his 7,000 words postgraduate dissertation on his <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=iPhone">iPhone</a>. 
 
It’s the world where everybody wants to swipe right to a night of boom boom (I meant shooting games). You ain’t getting any action buddy! 
 
People don’t base their buys on nostalgia. It’s cold and hard capitalism – ‘how much more can I get at a lesser price’, and everybody’s in on it. Don’t let anybody else tell you otherwise. Few romantics pay more on ‘design’ and ‘flexibility’, but they’re mostly sidelined as snobs and geeks anyway. 
 
Listen, I don’t want this to be bad breakup. You were my dream. Don’t ruin it for me. I’d love to love you, but I’m sorry. I’m joining the queue for the next Mi/Lenovo sale. It’s been good knowing you <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Blackberry">Blackberry</a>, but it’s time you move on. 
 
Hey, that slider really looks…something on you. 
 
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Blackberry Priv – A Matrimonial
Ad in the Tinder Age

The title seems a bit of an oxymoron, right? 
 
The year-end is the perfect time to plan vacations with family and friends. Well, not exactly, if you are one of the many executives who cannot afford to switch off. 
 There will always be that one critical call, mail or crisis that needs to be handled by the C-Suite even when they are on <keyword id="20984" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="Vacation">vacation</keyword>. 
 Imagine a scenario where the <keyword id="5645" type="POSITION" weightage="40" keywordseo="CEO">CEO</keyword> of the company is out on his/her annual vacation and an important, long-pending deal comes through. In today’s cutthroat competition where time is a luxury, can the company afford to delay the deal since the decision-maker is out of office? 
 
What happens when the next-in-command needs access to some critical information? The CEO is out of office and only he/she can share the same. Would the next-in-command respond to the client saying: Sorry, boss is out of office? Atrocious – that’s what you would say if you are in the client’s position. 
 
But there are some very innovative features and solutions to stay on top of work even when you are enjoying your holidays. Let’s have a look at them. 
 
Strike the right balance: To strike the perfect balance between personal and corporate life, partitioning your personal and corporate profiles on your smartphone or tablet is a great idea. Compartmentalisation offers greater flexibility while retaining full control over business data and prevents any unauthorised sharing of vital business information externally. 
 
Remote File Access: With this feature, smartphone users can view and download documents, pictures, videos and other critical information stored in their computer libraries. You can access your libraries remotely as long as your computer is connected to the Internet. 
 
Share and review: The Screen Share feature in BBM or other such <keyword id="6354741" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="Apps">apps</keyword> would enable users to share their photos and browse/review business documents in a secure and seamless manner. Instant Messengers can also be used to chat with people who matter most or to hold a quick discussion. 
 
Data security in case of lost/stolen devices: While <keyword id="28620" type="SPORT" weightage="40" keywordseo="surfing">surfing</keyword> or skating, there is always the possibility of losing your device or data. Be well prepared to face <keyword id="818773" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="40" keywordseo="The-situation">the situation</keyword> instead of mourning the loss of your precious device and more importantly, the data. Data leakage and theft are pertinent concerns in such a scenario. However, there are various options available across devices and operating systems. For instance, <keyword id="6354356" type="COMPANY" weightage="40" keywordseo="BlackBerry">BlackBerry</keyword> Protect is a free-of-charge service that’s built into the BlackBerry devices and allows a user to self-service via a web portal for functions like locking, wiping, locating on a map, displaying a message on the device screen and resetting passwords for lost or stolen devices. 
 
About the author: Sunil Lalvani is the MD of BlackBerry India.

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