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  • DataWind leads tablet market, iBall and Samsung follow

    DataWind leads tablet market, iBall and Samsung follow

    NEW DELHI: Internet provider DataWind Inc. (owned by a Canada-based Indian) holds 68.5 per cent market share in the below-Rs 5000 tablet category — the largest growing segment for Q2, 2017 constituting 39 per cent.

    A report by CyberMedia Research shows DataWind, for the seventh successive quarter, continues to retain the top slot with 26.7 per cent market share in 2Q CY 2017, followed by iBall and Samsung at 15.8 per cent and 14.3 per cent, respectively.

    Devices bundled with free internet browsing, local manufacturing, patented technology and strong and committed team were the key factors which worked for DataWind.

    DataWind founder-president and CEO Suneet Singh Tuli said, “Our focus is to enable Indians with their first computer at an affordable price.”

    Tuli added “In fiscal 2018, we foresee introduction of exciting data plans. We are focused on driving the cost downward to a level where access to technology becomes ‘universally affordable’.”

  • India uses low-cost Net-enabled devices, Datawind leads: CMR

    India uses low-cost Net-enabled devices, Datawind leads: CMR

    NEW DELHI: Low rate providers of Internet and tablets DataWind Inc. has claimed the top slot with 34.2 per cent market share in 1Q’ CY 2017, followed by IBall and Samsung at 16.3 per cent and 14.7 per cent, respectively.

    According to the latest CMR report, DataWind also holds a remarkable 70% market share in the sub-Rs 5,000 tablet segment (approximately $75), which is the largest and fastest is growing segment of the market constituting 50% of the overall market. The CMR study also shows that DataWind is the only company in the top three sellers which has increased its market share.

    Datawind president and CEO Suneet Singh Tuli said, “We continue to see tremendous demand for our low cost Internet-enabled tablets and smartphones from consumers in India. I am truly honoured and humbled with the overwhelming response from our customers. Devices bundled with free internet browsing; local manufacturing, patented technology and our strong & committed team were the key factors which worked for us.”

    Tuli added ‘DataWind firmly believes that digital and internet divide can be addressed through technology intervention, at an affordable price point. We are focused on driving the cost downward to a level where access to technology becomes ‘universally affordable’ and democratization of technology finds its true meaning.”

    DataWind’s products break the affordability barrier and deliver internet access across traditional mobile networks as DataWind executes a vision to empower the next three billion internet users. The results reinforce the fact that DataWind is the only tablet provider in India focused on providing affordable tablets and Internet access. All DataWind devices come bundled with one year of free unlimited Internet access, and feature the most affordable ongoing plans available on the market due to the company’s unique, patented technology that reduces up to 97% the amount of data needed for web browsing.

  • Govt defers Datawind & Vodafone FDI proposals

    NEW DELHI: The Government has rejected a proposal by Limpkin Telecom Private Limited to bring in 100% foreign investment by Jorden Elizabeth, a UK citizen.

    Following the advice of the Foreign Investments Promotions Board, the Finance Ministry has deferred a decision on a proposal by M/s Datawind Innovations Private Limited, an existing foreign owned company, presently engaged in the activity of internet delivery platform and manufacturing and trading of computer tablets and smartphones, to diversify into additional line of business of providing telecom services.

    It has also deferred the proposal by Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited  for the exit of the resident shareholders and transfer of their holdings to the existing foreign shareholders – Sistema Joint Stock Financial Corporation, Russia and Federal Agency for the State Property Management (Rosimushchestvo) – thereby increasing the foreign shareholding in the company from existing 73.95% to 100% and also consequently increasing the foreign shareholding in its downstream company, Shyam Internet Services Limited to 100%.

    Two proposals by M/s Vodafone Mobile Services Limited, a 100% foreign owned Indian company, have also been deferred. One was for post-facto approval for the scheme of amalgamation among Vodafone Mobile Services Limited, Vodafone Digilink Limited, Vodafone South Limited, Vodafone East Limited and Vodafone Cellular Limited. The other was for post-facto approval for the scheme of amalgamation among Vodafone Mobile Services Limited, Vodafone Spacetel Limited and Vodafone West Limited.

    Decision has also been deferred on a proposal for foreign direct investment by Ubiquity S. R. L, by way of acquisition of 100% shares of M/s Solutions Infini Technologies (India) Private Limited, a company operating in telecom sector, in four tranches.

    The Finance Ministry approved a proposal by M/s Entrepreneur India Media Private Limited for undertaking the additional business of publishing scientific and technical magazines. This will entail a foreign direct investment of Rs 80 million.

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  • DataWind launches ‘VidyaTab-Punjabi’ in India

    MUMBAI: DataWind, Inc. has yet again come up with a new innovative product – VidyaTab-Punjabi. The leader in delivering Internet access to emerging markets, Datawind, has partnered with Vismaad Inc., the leading developer of educational and animated Punjabi content to launch the first ever Punjabi education Tablet. The Tablet was launched in the presence of Canada’s Minister of Small Business and Tourism and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Bardish Chagger, and High Commissioner for Canada to India Nadir Patel.

    The affordable VidyaTab-Punjabi is a calling-tab with dual-SIMs and it integrates a 7 inch touchscreen with 800*480 screen resolution, featuring front and rear facing cameras with the Android operating system running on a Dual Core A7 processor, has 512MB RAM and 4GB flash memory. In addition, the tablet offers features like Wi-fi Hotspot, Wi-fi Direct, Bluetooth, GPS among others.

    DataWind president & CEO Suneet Singh Tuli said, “Alarming studies have predicted the extinction of the Punjabi language in the next few decades. To help preserve and grow the adoption of this rich and beautiful language, today we’ve launched the first ever Punjabi education Tablet – VidyaTab-Punjabi. This tablet will not only be useful for students who know Punjabi language and Gurumukhi script, but those not familiar with the language can also learn a lot about Punjabi culture and language while making use of over 100 learning Apps preinstalled with the Tablet, at an affordable price. All the Apps have been developed by VISMAAD.”

    VidyaTab-Punjabi has over 100 learning featuresthat teach Punjabi languageand Gurumukhi script, as well as all other educational quotients that enhance the knowledge base of students. Apps are high on entertainment quotient with attractive custom graphics and authentic Punjabi voice – overs for proven highly effective vicarious learning. The application has been developed by VISMAAD which includes:Form and Diction of Punjabi alphabets, Word formation, Gurumukhi vowel signs, Sentence Making, Improving Punjabi vocabulary, Basic Punjabi grammar besides other uses.

    Vismaad Inc. CEO Sukhwinder Singh stated, “Datawind, with its affordable tablets and bundled free-internet browsing was our natural choice of partner as we looked to extend the reach of our apps.”

    The Tablet has host of other features like Videos: Educational videos based on History, folk stories and contemporary issues in classical cartoon animations are not only fun to watch but great educators as well.For the fun lovers there are Games: The tab includes first ever role play and interactive games in Punjabi language. Games are not only fun to play but also help learn Punjabi better.Another important feature on VidyaTab-Punjabi is – Rhymes and Simple songs:  This section includes Punjabi rhymes and super simple songs, which have been a great hit on social media. These rhymes help pre-school kids and beginners on Punjabi learning, understand basic concepts of Punjabi alphabets and counting, daily chores, rich cultural ethos and idioms. Then there are Quizzes & Activity Sheets:  A large repertoire of quizzes and Activity sheets custom has been created by VISMAAD for the first time ever for Punjabi learning.

    VidyaTab-Punjabi also features Reading Club,which is the first ever online tool for Punjabi reading. This includes over 30+ educational/ moral stories with multiple reading options. Attractive illustrations and soothing Punjabi voice over helps the reader understand and grasp Punjabi words and diction. Tuli added, “One of the important features of reading club is enabling the reader to click any word to understand correct pronunciation and play voice over from that point with just a tap on keyboard.”

    As with all of Datawind’s flagship products, the VidyaTab-Punjabi includes 12 months of unlimited free browsing on the UbiSurfer browser.  Covered by 18 U.S. and international patents, DataWind’s web delivery platform delivers a fast and affordable route to internet over all mobile networks. DataWind’s back-end cloud servers compress and accelerate the delivery of web content by factors of 10x to 30x to render a fast and rich desktop-like web experience on any mobile network.

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  • DataWind retains leadership as per CMR and IDC reports

    MUMBAI: DataWind Inc., a leader in delivering Internet access to emerging markets, retains the top slot selling35%of overall tablets in India, during 2016, according to CMR’s India Tablet PC Market Review.CMR Study also shows that DataWind has dominated the sub-Rs. 5,000 tablet segment (approximately $75) with 70% market share, in the largest and fastest growing market segment in India.

    DataWind continues to maintain its leadership position with 32% market share in the fourth calendar quarter of 2016, leading both Samsung (third place with 17% market share) and Apple (fifth place with 7% market share). DataWind’s strength is despite the demonetization of currency in India which had a direct impact on entry level customers.

    A research report by IDC for the same period also confirmed that, Datawind retained its leadership position in Indian tablet market, with low average ASP of around $52 and free internet access. The report indicated that Datawind has been gaining market share catering to the untapped first time buyers from deeper pockets of India. The report also mentioned that DataWind had the highest growth in 2016 with annual growth of 70.6%.

    DataWind CEO Suneet Singh Tuli said “Both CMR and IDC reports have again confirmed that Datawind is India’s premiere tablet brand chosen by a greater portion of the population than any other brand.. The factors that work in our favour, have allowed us reach to the consumers in the remotest of areas include devices bundled with free internet browsing; local manufacturing, patented technology supported by our strong and committed team.”

    The CMR study also shows that DataWind is the only company, which has maintained leadership position for five quarters in a row.

    Tuli further added “Our target for 2017 is to launch new 4G enabled ultra low cost devices. We will be soon launching Rs 199 a year tariff for unlimited Internet browsing across any site.”

  • India Tablet shipments sluggish in Q1 2016: International Data Corporation

    India Tablet shipments sluggish in Q1 2016: International Data Corporation

    New Delhi: According to International Data Corporation (IDC),Indian tablet market in CY Q12016 remained flat over previous quarter with total shipments of 0.86 million units (including slate and detachable form factors). However, shipments grew by a marginal 1.3 percent over the same period last year. Declining consumer interest in the slate tablet form factor and rapid growth of large screen smartphones (phablets) causing the tablet market to slow down.

    Detachables traction continued in Q1 2016 with triple digit year-over-year growth, although it was on low base as uptake in this form factor began mainly from Q2 2016.“Windows based detachables continue to account over 70 percent share, however Apple’s recent foray into this segment has garnered them to clock decent numbers given the premium price of their products. Although, continued long-term success may prove challenging as it plays inhigher entry price pointand iOS is yet to prove its enterprise-readiness unlike Microsoft”says,Karthik J, Senior Market Analyst, IDC India.

    Micromax continued to leaddetachables category accounting for more than one-third oftotal shipments in Q1 2016.“Smartphone vendors constitute more than half of detachables. Their strong understanding of mobile ecosystem and the volume achieved from their smartphone product lines would allow them to aggressively compete in this new computing segment”, adds Karthik.

    Datawind: Datawind withstood its top position with 27.6 percentage share as shipment grew at a healthy 33.5 percent over previous quarter. Vendor’s shipments doubled year-on-year showing a sharp trajectory in last one year. Vendor’s television channel partners played pivotal role in this quarter’s growth through their aggressive marketing and selling during mid-quarter.

    Samsung: Samsung sustained its 2nd place with vendor share of 15.2 percentage in Q1 2016. Shipments dipped marginally by 3.7 percent over previous quarter but grew 5.1 percent over Q1 2015. Entry level Galaxy Tab models continue to be volume runners for Samsung in Slate tablets. However, vendor began to face stiff competition in premium detachable segment from Apple and Microsoft in Q1 2016. 

    Lenovo: Lenovo being the only PC vendor in Top 5 moved up to 3rd position in Q1 2016 with a market share of 13.6 percentage. Q1 2016 shipment grew at a healthy 30.5 percent over the same period last year while dipped marginallyover Q4 2015. While commercial segment continued to drive volumes for the vendor, its new product Phab saw some healthy shipments in consumer segment.

    Micromax: Micromax slipped to 4th place as shipments dip further in Q1 2016 by 27 percentover previous quarter to hold themarket share of 11.3 percentage. However, vendor managed to post 16.2 percent growth over the same period last year owing to healthy contribution from its Laptab detachable. 

    iBall: iBall manages to be in Top 5 with vendor share of 8.7 percentage in Q1 2016. iBall shipments dip approximately by 12 percentage both sequentially and year-on-year. While the vendor was one of the first few who introduced low cost detachables in the Indian market, it has somewhere lost out opportunity to capitalizethe growth in detachable category.
    IDC India Forecast:

    Tablet market in CY 2016 is expected to be stagnant in India but is likely to witnesschanging trends like healthy growth in commercial segment, migration to higher screen slate tablets and increase in adoption of 4G based tablets.

    “Detachables are expected to ramp upswiftly with majority traction coming from affordable windows based devices. Also, with Apple launching iPad pro 9.7, iOS is likely to gain share in detachables category this year”, says Navkendar Singh, Senior Research Manager, IDC India.

     

  • India Tablet shipments sluggish in Q1 2016: International Data Corporation

    India Tablet shipments sluggish in Q1 2016: International Data Corporation

    New Delhi: According to International Data Corporation (IDC),Indian tablet market in CY Q12016 remained flat over previous quarter with total shipments of 0.86 million units (including slate and detachable form factors). However, shipments grew by a marginal 1.3 percent over the same period last year. Declining consumer interest in the slate tablet form factor and rapid growth of large screen smartphones (phablets) causing the tablet market to slow down.

    Detachables traction continued in Q1 2016 with triple digit year-over-year growth, although it was on low base as uptake in this form factor began mainly from Q2 2016.“Windows based detachables continue to account over 70 percent share, however Apple’s recent foray into this segment has garnered them to clock decent numbers given the premium price of their products. Although, continued long-term success may prove challenging as it plays inhigher entry price pointand iOS is yet to prove its enterprise-readiness unlike Microsoft”says,Karthik J, Senior Market Analyst, IDC India.

    Micromax continued to leaddetachables category accounting for more than one-third oftotal shipments in Q1 2016.“Smartphone vendors constitute more than half of detachables. Their strong understanding of mobile ecosystem and the volume achieved from their smartphone product lines would allow them to aggressively compete in this new computing segment”, adds Karthik.

    Datawind: Datawind withstood its top position with 27.6 percentage share as shipment grew at a healthy 33.5 percent over previous quarter. Vendor’s shipments doubled year-on-year showing a sharp trajectory in last one year. Vendor’s television channel partners played pivotal role in this quarter’s growth through their aggressive marketing and selling during mid-quarter.

    Samsung: Samsung sustained its 2nd place with vendor share of 15.2 percentage in Q1 2016. Shipments dipped marginally by 3.7 percent over previous quarter but grew 5.1 percent over Q1 2015. Entry level Galaxy Tab models continue to be volume runners for Samsung in Slate tablets. However, vendor began to face stiff competition in premium detachable segment from Apple and Microsoft in Q1 2016. 

    Lenovo: Lenovo being the only PC vendor in Top 5 moved up to 3rd position in Q1 2016 with a market share of 13.6 percentage. Q1 2016 shipment grew at a healthy 30.5 percent over the same period last year while dipped marginallyover Q4 2015. While commercial segment continued to drive volumes for the vendor, its new product Phab saw some healthy shipments in consumer segment.

    Micromax: Micromax slipped to 4th place as shipments dip further in Q1 2016 by 27 percentover previous quarter to hold themarket share of 11.3 percentage. However, vendor managed to post 16.2 percent growth over the same period last year owing to healthy contribution from its Laptab detachable. 

    iBall: iBall manages to be in Top 5 with vendor share of 8.7 percentage in Q1 2016. iBall shipments dip approximately by 12 percentage both sequentially and year-on-year. While the vendor was one of the first few who introduced low cost detachables in the Indian market, it has somewhere lost out opportunity to capitalizethe growth in detachable category.
    IDC India Forecast:

    Tablet market in CY 2016 is expected to be stagnant in India but is likely to witnesschanging trends like healthy growth in commercial segment, migration to higher screen slate tablets and increase in adoption of 4G based tablets.

    “Detachables are expected to ramp upswiftly with majority traction coming from affordable windows based devices. Also, with Apple launching iPad pro 9.7, iOS is likely to gain share in detachables category this year”, says Navkendar Singh, Senior Research Manager, IDC India.

     

  • Datawind wants Govt to promote affordable internet

    Datawind wants Govt to promote affordable internet

    NEW DELHI: Welcoming the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s consultation paper on Free Data, Datawind CEO and founder Suneet Singh Tuli said “the key barrier to getting broad internet adoption in India is breaking the affordability barrier.  This will require innovate out-of-the-box business models, and the consultation-paper is an important step towards exploring such solutions to provide free data.” 

    He described it as very progressive step to address the forgotten billions, “who are our largest constituent of digital age today.”

    He said the need was to have the vast majority of Indians, over a billion, who are still not on the internet. There is a need to deliver affordable internet access for the common man.

    “More importantly, despite the boom in smartphone penetration, studies show over 62 percent of customers with 3G enabled devices, are not activating data plans.”

    He said DataWind intends to bring the world’s most affordable internet access to India, using it’s patented technology. DataWind firmly believes that this digital and internet divide can be addressed through technology intervention, at an affordable price for this segment of customers. It is focused on driving the cost downward to a level where access to technology becomes ‘universally affordable’ and democratization of technology finds its true meaning.

    He added that DataWind’s innovations have always been focussed to break the affordability barrier and provide internet access to empower the billions of people globally who are left out of the digital age. The company’s patented technology allows for a fast, rich and affordable experience on existing networks without any new infrastructure.

    Free-search has made Google, free social networking has built Facebook, free messaging has built Whatsapp and free data will bring the next billion Indians online, he concluded.

    Stretching the discussion on net neutrality, TRAI had issued a paper wanting to know whether there is a need to have TSP agnostic platform to provide free data or suitable reimbursement to users, without violating the principles of Differential Pricing for Data laid down in TRAI Regulation.

    In the consultation paper on Free Data, TRAI has asked stakeholders to suggest the most suitable model to achieve the objective. Replies have to be filed by 16 June with counter replies if any by 30 June.

    The regulator also wants to know whether such platforms need to be regulated by the TRAI or the market should be allowed to develop these platforms.

    It wants to know if free data or suitable reimbursement to users should be limited to mobile data users only or could it be extended through technical means to subscribers of fixed line broadband or leased line.

     

  • Datawind wants Govt to promote affordable internet

    Datawind wants Govt to promote affordable internet

    NEW DELHI: Welcoming the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s consultation paper on Free Data, Datawind CEO and founder Suneet Singh Tuli said “the key barrier to getting broad internet adoption in India is breaking the affordability barrier.  This will require innovate out-of-the-box business models, and the consultation-paper is an important step towards exploring such solutions to provide free data.” 

    He described it as very progressive step to address the forgotten billions, “who are our largest constituent of digital age today.”

    He said the need was to have the vast majority of Indians, over a billion, who are still not on the internet. There is a need to deliver affordable internet access for the common man.

    “More importantly, despite the boom in smartphone penetration, studies show over 62 percent of customers with 3G enabled devices, are not activating data plans.”

    He said DataWind intends to bring the world’s most affordable internet access to India, using it’s patented technology. DataWind firmly believes that this digital and internet divide can be addressed through technology intervention, at an affordable price for this segment of customers. It is focused on driving the cost downward to a level where access to technology becomes ‘universally affordable’ and democratization of technology finds its true meaning.

    He added that DataWind’s innovations have always been focussed to break the affordability barrier and provide internet access to empower the billions of people globally who are left out of the digital age. The company’s patented technology allows for a fast, rich and affordable experience on existing networks without any new infrastructure.

    Free-search has made Google, free social networking has built Facebook, free messaging has built Whatsapp and free data will bring the next billion Indians online, he concluded.

    Stretching the discussion on net neutrality, TRAI had issued a paper wanting to know whether there is a need to have TSP agnostic platform to provide free data or suitable reimbursement to users, without violating the principles of Differential Pricing for Data laid down in TRAI Regulation.

    In the consultation paper on Free Data, TRAI has asked stakeholders to suggest the most suitable model to achieve the objective. Replies have to be filed by 16 June with counter replies if any by 30 June.

    The regulator also wants to know whether such platforms need to be regulated by the TRAI or the market should be allowed to develop these platforms.

    It wants to know if free data or suitable reimbursement to users should be limited to mobile data users only or could it be extended through technical means to subscribers of fixed line broadband or leased line.

     

  • DataWind introduces new 7-Inch Tablet PC in India, first to be Intel-powered

    DataWind introduces new 7-Inch Tablet PC in India, first to be Intel-powered

    NEW DELHI: A new Tablet PC i3G7 priced at Rs 5999 (approximately $90) has been introduced in the market by DataWind Inc.

    In addition to regular voice calling functionality, this 1.2 GHz Intel Quad Core X3 64 bit Processor tablet incorporates DataWind’s breakthrough Internet-delivery platform covered by 18 US and international patents allowing the devices to deliver the fastest mobile web experience on regular GSM-EDGE-based (or 2G) networks.

    This unique technology reduces bandwidth consumption by up to 97 per cent, allowing the delivery of web pages across even congested 2G networks in 5 to 7 seconds – with even faster speeds on 3G and 4G networks.

    The tablet comes with free one year internet browsing from Reliance Communications on prepaid GSM sim cards.

    Exemplifying great style combined with superior technology, the device aims to be the perfect companion for people who wants to stay connected while on the move. The tablet comes with the latest software offering seamless and enhanced user experience.

    The tablet will debut in the market with a partnership with gadgets360.com, the largest technology news and product review website in India, which recently launched an e-commerce website.

    Datawind CEO Suneet Singh Tuli said said, “With this new product, we are offering Indian consumers a unique combination of superior technology and unmatched style. Like its predecessors, the tablet offers the right mix of features and on-the-go connectivity.”
    “The launch of our new tablet reinforces our commitment to empower consumers with the best and most unique technology ata great value. Our low cost Internet-enabled products enable more people to join the digital age. Our focus on introducing technologically advanced devices at the most affordable prices is our way of contributing to the Digital India Vision,” added Tuli.

    The DataWind Tablet PC i3G7 comes with 8GB of built-in storage that is expandable via micro SD card – upto 32GB. It also has an Android Lollipop 5.1 and supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Micro-USB connectivity options. The tablet also supports 3G via SIM.