Infosys CEO designate Vishal Sikka with cofounder Narayana Murthy. Photo: PTI

Vishal Sikka is equally comfortable designing cutting-edge software as he is negotiating in the boardroom, skills the new chief executive of Infosys Ltd will need to turn around a company that was once the poster child of India's $108 billion IT services industry.

Sikka, a former senior executive at German software giant SAP AG, takes over as India's second-largest IT services exporter struggles to retain staff and market share.

Some investors blame its outgoing risk-averse management for blunting the innovative edge of a company that was once the employer of choice for young IT workers.

Employees at SAP and business associates said Sikka was seen as the bridge between the "brains" - the IT engineers that helped him create the flagship HANA programme and the besuited executives that spearheaded product sales globally. He was also SAP's first chief technology officer.

"He was on the board at SAP and he ran all development on the technology and application side. That says it right there," said Donald Feinberg, a US-based executive at IT consultants Gartner who used to be the lead analyst for SAP and who has known Sikka for five years.

Sikka's skills will come in handy as investors expect him to move Infosys towards high-margin, high tech services like cloud computing and away from the low-margin, labour intensive outsourcing contracts that it battles for against peers Tata Consultancy Services Ltd and Wipro Ltd.

Colleagues say he is a demanding but communicative manager whose persistence helped bring HANA to life. The programme, which took several years to develop, analyses large amounts of data quickly and clients include Unilever PLC, Lenovo Group Ltd, Lonmin PLC, Deloitte & Touche and Procter & Gamble Co.

"Vishal's a visionary and one of the smartest guys in the Valley," said Vivek Ranadive, CEO of U.S. firm Tibco Software who has been friends with Sikka since meeting him at an airport seven years ago. They hit it off by talking about surfing in Hawaii. FRESH BLOOD

Sikka, 47, is an American citizen who was born in Vadodara in Gujarat. He currently lives in Los Altos, California with his wife and two boys and has said he plans to travel to India for the new job.

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WATERLOO -- The city will hold its cleanup Buck Day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Waste Management Services site, 3505 Easton Ave.

The program is open to all Waterloo residents, but identification will be requested.

To defray costs, the driver of each vehicle entering the site must pay $2. Dropping off major household appliances will cost $1 each with a limit of three.

Tires will cost $3 per tire for the first four; five to eight tires will cost $5 each. Nine and more will be charged $10 each.

Residents should bring exact change.

The public can bring:

Appliances: limit three per household, including air-conditioners, dehumidifiers, freezers, refrigerators, clothes dryers, washing machines, dishwashers, stoves, microwave ovens, furnaces, thermostats and water heaters.

Tires: for automobiles and pickups, with or without rims.

General bulk trash: televisions, computers, furniture, lawn furniture, clothing, bedding, scrap lumber, carpet, housewares, toys and bicycles.

Gas powered equipment: lawnmowers, string trimmers, tillers and snow blowers. Power equipment must be drained of gas and oil.

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Houston, Texas (PRWEB) June 06, 2014

Home Exterior Systems has been one of the premier home improvement companies in the Houston metropolitan area for the past 10 years. And now, the Houston-based company is introducing a brand-new patio service for residents who wish to expand their backyards for the summertime.

Traditional untreated wooden patios are generally less expensive initial to install, but degrade quickly under inclement weather and harsh sun. They are subject to dry rot and sloping if improperly installed. Adjoining the back of the house and stretching into the backyard, the patio usually consists of a stone or concrete pavement. Some customers can opt for a roofed structure made of wood for protection against the sun, especially during really hot days.

Outdoor wooden structures are exposed to the outdoor elements, such as rain, snow, and insects, all of which can wear them down over time. Home Exterior Systems can chemically treat the wood used to construct the patio, so that it becomes more durable. However, there's also the option of getting a stone or concrete roofed structure instead. Not only does that option eliminate chemical-based wood treatment, but it also presents much greater durability.

An alternative to the patio is the deck: a wooden, slightly elevated extension of the house's backyard. Home Exterior Services can construct one for customers who want a less expensive option and wish to cut down the expense of patio maintenance.

Home Exterior Systems consists of a team of experienced home improvement professionals who can advise potential customers on the best patio or deck solution for them. Homeowners who are interested can call the company, or send an email by using the contact form or email address at the company's Contact Us webpage.

About Home Exterior Services: Founded by 15-year veteran Jay Sanchez in 2003, Home Exterior Systems has been providing the Houston metropolitan area with a vast array of home improvement services for the past decade. Products and services include roofing, windows and doors, decks and patios, gutter repair and replacement, power washing, and HardiePlank lap siding. Home Exterior Systems recently won a 2014 Best of Houzz designation for service. The company is also a recipient of the 2013 Super Service Award from Angie's List and an Award of Excellence from the Better Business Bureau. Jay Sanchez himself received the prestigious Service Magic 2010 Home Pro Award for his years of outstanding service in the Houston area. For more information, customers can call 281-542-9577.

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A Denver City Council committee Tuesday signed off on Mayor Michael Hancock's request for an extra $1.8 million this year to beef up downtown's police presence.

City officials are reacting to long-standing problems connected to the homeless in the Ballpark neighborhood and other issues, including public pot smoking on the 16th Street Mall and late-night revelry in Lower Downtown.

The money initially will cover overtime for the equivalent of 10 more police officers, with hiring of that many eventually. It also will pay for anticipated arrest and detention costs for the Denver sheriff.

Hancock announced the policing increase last month as part of a plan focused on downtown safety. Separately, the Public Works Department is spending $35,000 to $40,000 out of its budget for more frequent junk hauling, graffiti cleanup and sidewalk power-washing to address problems in growing Ballpark that stem, in part, from its concentration of homeless shelters and services.

The Government & Finance Committee approved the policing request 5-0, sending it to the full council. Councilwoman Robin Kniech abstained, in part because of a concern that the focus on Ballpark is treating symptoms rather than solutions for homelessness.

Councilwoman Judy Montero, who represents the area, responded that it's getting needed help from the city.

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The city's renowned Raining Stairs is being improved

Work to undertake 20,000 of improvements to the Raining Stairs in Inverness will start on Monday 9th June.

Atemporary closure will be in place on the whole or parts of this popular walking route to and from the city centre from 9th June until the works are completed. The closure of the footpath is to ensure the essential maintenance and improvement works can be carried out safely.

The project, which is expected to last 3-4 weeks, will include the reinstatement of drainage channels, repairs to steps and their under pinning, the painting of railings, graffiti removal, power washing and weed removal.

The Central Ward Discretionary Fund is contributing 6,500 to the costs. Ward Councillor and Vice Chair of The Highland Councils Community Services Committee, councillor Bet McAllister said: "Its great that this work is being done as the Raining Stairs are not only well used by people walking onto the High Street but they are a feature of the city centre. The improvements will ensure they will be used for many more years to come."

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Bizarre and needless calls to the emergency services that have police, ambulance and fire crews tearing their hair out in fury and frustration

We've all been there. The ice-cream van pulls up on your street, you dash out, hand over your cash and he gives you an ice-cream. But then you discover he has been a bit stingy with the sprinkles.

Disappointing yes, not the end of the world. But it was obviously to much for one woman as she dialled 999 to complain her cornet was only half-dipped in sprinkles and the seller refused her a refund.

West Midlands Police released a recording of the angry woman's call to urge people only to dial 999 in case of real emergencies.

But she isn't the first caller to get an icy response from the emergency services for wasting their time. Here are some other gems:

Last year police released a recording of a furious caller who rang to complain about a hooker's offers after meeting her outside a hotel.

The man wanted to report her for breaching the Sale of Goods Act.

Why oh dry?

A woman rang West Midlands Ambulance Service to see if a crew could pop round to take her laundry off the line.

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Bizarre and needless calls to the emergency services that have police, ambulance and fire crews tearing their hair out in fury and frustration

We've all been there. The ice-cream van pulls up on your street, you dash out, hand over your cash and he gives you an ice-cream. But then you discover he has been a bit stingy with the sprinkles.

Disappointing yes, not the end of the world. But it was obviously to much for one woman as she dialled 999 to complain her cornet was only half-dipped in sprinkles and the seller refused her a refund.

West Midlands Police released a recording of the angry woman's call to urge people only to dial 999 in case of real emergencies.

But she isn't the first caller to get an icy response from the emergency services for wasting their time. Here are some other gems:

Last year police released a recording of a furious caller who rang to complain about a hooker's offers after meeting her outside a hotel.

The man wanted to report her for breaching the Sale of Goods Act.

Why oh dry?

A woman rang West Midlands Ambulance Service to see if a crew could pop round to take her laundry off the line.

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