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  • DataWind joins Irris Computers to increase distribution of DataWind Smartphones and Tablets in North India

    DataWind joins Irris Computers to increase distribution of DataWind Smartphones and Tablets in North India

    NEW DELHI: DataWind has partnered with Iris Computers to distribute its Internet-enabled tablets and smartphones throughout Iris Computers’ distribution network in India.

     

    Through this partnership, DataWind’s entire range of tablets and smartphones will be sold throughout Iris Computers’ network of over 2,500 channel partners. The agreement expands DataWind’s growing distribution network, which will total over 7,500 retail locations upon completion of the current phase.

     

    DataWind President and CEO Suneet Singh Tuli said, “Partnering with Iris will enhance our retail distribution reach and contribute to greater productivity and business expansion for our channel partners. While the partnership is initially meant for Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh we expect our Internet-enabled smartphones and tablets to be distributed throughout Iris Indian network in the near future.”

     

    Iris Computers network consists of more than 2,500 channel partners, aggregators and regional distributors which sell a variety of technology products ranging from high-end technical products to passive networking solutions. Iris’s core competencies include rapid logistics, well-supervised inventory administration and a strong marketing and distribution reach throughout India.

     

    Irris Computers CEO Vishal Sopory said, “Partnering with a strong company and well-recognized brand like DataWind will surely be valuable and positive for both companies. We have high expectations of this partnership are confident our strong distribution network can bring DataWind’s low cost Internet-enabled products to the wider consumer market in India.”

     

    Tuli added, “Iris Computers has a wide knowledge, strong distribution network and an in-depth understanding of both the consumer and B2B technology market. We are confident that their rich industry experience and exceptional distribution reach will help us increase our market penetration. We look forward for a mutually rewarding strategic relationship with Iris Computers.”

  • Make In India: DataWind completes first month of production; ships 80,000 tablets

    Make In India: DataWind completes first month of production; ships 80,000 tablets

    NEW DELHI: India-based low cost Internet connectivity and wireless web access products manufacturer DataWind Inc. has shipped the first 80,000 Internet-enabled tablets and smartphones from its new production facility that opened last month in Amritsar.

     

    After establishing India’s first and only manufacturing facility for touch panels in 2013 and now by producing the majority of its products in India, DataWind has taken a major step in the direction of realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ vision.

     

    “By producing state-of-the-art and most affordable devices in India, we not only wish to supply products that would make Indians proud, but boost skills in India by generating highly skilled employment locally,” said DataWind president & CEO Suneet Singh Tuli. 

     

    The company expects to continue expanding its position in the Tablet PC market by increasing the range of products manufactured at the Amritsar facility.

     

    “The economics of this move to India are also supported by the growing demand for our products – all of which come bundled with one year of pre-paid Internet access in India on the Reliance network. By providing the most affordable Internet access solution in the country, we expect to take the Digital India initiative to the next stage by insuring every citizen has access to education, commerce and government services,” said Tuli.

     

    DataWind’s patented technology allows for the wireless delivery of a basic Internet experience across existing network infrastructure at a fraction of the typical cost and bandwidth.

     

    The company’s Internet-enabled smartphones and tablets are affordably priced by the millions of people in emerging markets who do not have Internet access.

  • DataWind expands its distribution reach; to leverage HomeShop18’s multimedia retail platform

    DataWind expands its distribution reach; to leverage HomeShop18’s multimedia retail platform

    NEW DELHI: DataWind, provider of wireless web access products, has announced expansion of its Indian retail footprint through a new partnership with HomeShop18, one of India’s comprehensive virtual retailer operating in an integrated multimedia environment. 
     
    HomeShop18 and DataWind as part of the agreement will jointly launch special sales programmes across broadcast, mobile and internet media to create greater access of UbiSlates, India’s largest selling low cost android tablets and internet access devices.
     
    DataWind, in the last couple of months, has aggressively expanded its distribution network through a series of modern, traditional and online retail distribution agreements.  DataWind’s UbiSlate range of tablets and PocketSurfer series of smartphones are now available across the country at specialist as well as general mobile stores and large format electronics retail superstores.  These new channels now support the company’s existing retail infrastructure that include online and direct to consumer channels.
     
    Speaking on the occasion, DataWind president &CEO Suneet Singh Tuli said, “We greatly value our partnership with HomeShop 18, given their experience and extensive reach across multimedia platforms of broadcast, internet and mobile shopping. The partnership augurs well for both the companies just as it increases access to our low cost android tablets, the addition of our range to HomeShop 18 platform enriches their overall offering.”
     
    DataWind in the last six months has tied up with UniverCell in the south, Spice Retail in the North and West and has established its own distribution network in the east.  The company values this new partnership to help close distribution gaps by leveraging HomeShop18’s wide TV shopping network.
     
    Speaking about the partnership, HomeShop18 founder and CEO Sundeep Malhotra said, “We at  HomeShop 18, aim to persistently bring to our customers superior technology at an affordable price. Our partnership with Datawind will ensure our customers from across the length and breadth of the country, have access to the company’s rich product portfolio. We are delighted to offer HomeShop 18’s extensive reach through TV, Web and Mobile to Datawind and look forward to a successful alliance.”
     
    Since its initial launch in India in mid-2012, DataWind has consistently ranked as one of the top players in the tablet PC segment in India

  • Datawind partners with PayUMoney

    Datawind partners with PayUMoney

    MUMBAI: DataWind the makers of Aakash and Ubislate Tablet PC, and a leading provider of wireless web access products and services ties up with PayUMoney to benefit its consumer base with the 10% of cash-back deal on the purchase of DataWind products.

     

    The tie up between DataWind & PayUMoney gives consumer liberty of cash back of a 10% for every transaction.  Payment can be made though CreditCard, DebitCard and other mobile payment option available on the website.

     

     This Offer can be availed only through PayUMoney payment option on the payment page of the Datawind’s website, buyer need to register them on PayUMoney before making the payment. The Buyer will receive a cash-back for all payments made through PayUMoney. The cash-back will be credited back to the Buyer’s PayUMoney Wallet is valid up to one year, which may then be used for paying for goods or services provided by PayUMoney’s Seller partners. Also the maximum cash-back per transaction will not exceed Rs. 50/- and consumer can utilize it as a discount on the very next purchase as well.

    In event the Buyer initiates a refund in respect of a transaction, the amount of cash-back credited to the Buyer’s PayUMoney Wallet shall be debited. In event of initiation of a refund, where the balance credited to the Buyer’s PayUMoney Wallet as cash-back has been utilized by the Buyer towards purchase of goods/services, the Buyer’s PayUMoney Wallet shall be debited by the amount of cash-back and in case the PayUMoney Wallet has zero balance, the PayUMoney Wallet shall show a negative balance equaling the amount of cash-back. Where the cash-back is utilized towards a new transaction and a refund is initiated with respect to such new transaction, the cash-back from the original transaction shall be credited back to the PayUMoney Wallet while the cash-back from the new transaction shall be debited from the PayUMoney Wallet.

  • Datawind launched low cost smartphones

    Datawind launched low cost smartphones

    NEW DELHI: After creating the affordable tablet market in India with Akash tablets, Datawind has recently launched its PocketSurfer smartphones at breakthrough pricing. It intends to disrupt the mobile phone market with this new launch. 

    PocketSurfer5, a range of three smartphones deliver great voice quality, feature a large five-inch touchscreen and also offers a rich internet experience using Datawind’s web delivery platform.

    Speaking at the launch, Datawind CEO Suneet Singh Tuli said in a release: “On the 10th Anniversary of DataWind’sPocketSurfer – the fastest internet device operating through a GSM SIM beating all other internet devises at that time in speed, we’re very excited to introduce these amazing new devices at unbelievably low prices. Intended to again create benchmarks in the smart phone category, DataWind’s new products break the affordability barriers of smartphones and bandwidth constraints of cellular networks to deliver calling facility and internet access to anybody who can afford a simple mobile phone.

    The primary focus of the company is to bridge the digital divide and deliver an affordable means of accessing the internet.

  • Datawind aligns with TES India to provide free educational resources

     

    NEW DELHI: Datawind, which revolutionised digital educational technology with its low cost Ubislate range of PC Tablets, has signed a strategic partnership with TES India http://www.tesindia.com.

     

    With this strategic partnership Datawind would be able to offer a huge library of 5,00,000 ready-to-use teaching material to its end users. Datawind is targeting teachers’ community via this strategic partnership. Teachers and institutions can choose to teach their students absolutely free of cost by using this library. They can also teach their students an international syllabus, which can help them keep in sync with global standards.

     

    Datawind CEO and president Suneet Singh Tuli said: “We aim to bring a PC Tablet for every student in India, but the hardware itself is not enough to serve the purpose of empowerment. This partnership will allow Datawind users to access high quality, interactive and engaging educational content for free. Also this partnership will strengthen teacher’s community so that they can deliver quality education which is a need of the hour by Young India.”

     

    An application created for the purpose will have learning materials available for several courses like Bachelor of Arts, B.Com, B. Ed, general awareness, entire CBSE content, educational presentations, discussion on social topics and many more. One can even learn and teach Sanskrit online by use of this application!

     

    There is content available for special need of special children which will help teachers to understand different cases.

     

    TES is the world’s largest and 105 years-old online community by the teachers for the teachers.

     

     TES general manager Sachin Kapoor said: “We are delighted to be working with Datawind. We are committed to driving excellence in the education sector, and this partnership will help teachers to access the very best classroom resources – lesson plans, assessments, worksheets, presentations and more”.  

     

    The most amazing feature is that teachers can find employment for themselves and on the other hand students will be able to locate a great career guide for themselves too as it has Jobs services on the portal that is not chargeable.

     

    There is a selection of the most popular lesson plans covering math, English, geography, history, science, physical and health education and expressive arts. You can download as many of these lesson plans as you like for free – all you have to do is join TES India. Registration is free and takes less than a minute,” added Kapoor.

  • Datawind enters into partnerships with CricHQ

    Datawind enters into partnerships with CricHQ

    NEW DELHI: To satisfy the needs of a fanatic cricket nation, Datawind – the maker of Aakash PC Tablets – has signed a long term partnership with global cricket technology company CricHQ.

    This partnership will see Datawind pre-installing the CricHQ app on all its tablet devices. With the ability to score matches, watch training videos and receive live ball-by-ball updates from cricket around the world the CricHQ app will give Datawind customers across India an enhanced way to interact with the game they love.

    This initiative between CricHQ and Datawind is aimed at bridging the digital gap between professional and grassroots cricketers across rural and urban India by providing them with a cricket technology usually reserved for the games elite.

    Commenting on this partnership, DataWind CEO Suneet Singh Tuli said, “From an amateur gali cricketer in a small town to a professional player, anyone can afford our low cost PC Tablet. This Rs 4999 device not only allows you to make phone calls, access high speed internet, study with preloaded NCERT e-books, but now, with the CricHQ app coming preloaded, it also allows you to live score your own cricket matches, receive live ball-by-ball updates from cricket around the world and even access cricket coaching videos.”

    CricHQ co-founder Stephen Fleming and former captain of the New Zealand‘s national cricket team said, “At CricHQ, our goal is to provide a cricket technology platform that enhances the way the entire cricket community experiences the game we all love. With the CricHQ app now coming pre-installed on DataWind devices it marks an important step in achieving this goal. We are especially excited at the opportunity our DataWind partnership provides of connecting cricket fans across India with the content they love to consume.”

  • DataWind emerges as the number one tablet maker in India

    DataWind emerges as the number one tablet maker in India

    NEW DELHI: DataWind, which claims to be the cheapest tablet in the world, has a total market share of 15.3 per cent and it is the number one tablet maker in India.

    DataWind CEO Suneet Singh Tuli, who has so far been selling the tablets through certain universities and the Communications and Information Technology Ministry, now plans to go online to sell the tablet.

    At present, DataWind tablets are primarily currently sold through its call-centre. Its website UbiSlate.com and other ecommerce partners intend to start establishing a retail presence this summer.

    According to Cyber Media Research‘s India Quarterly Tablet Market report for Q1 2013, DataWind with a share of 15.3 percent in Indian tablet market is well ahead of Micromax (12.3 percent) and Apple (11.7 percent) in the first quarter of 2013.

    Interestingly, DataWind‘s supply of 100,000 Aakash2 devices to IIT-Bombay are not included in CMR‘s Tablet Market Report. CMR considers the volume of commercially sold product for the calculation.

    “The enormous demand for our products helps validate ourfocus on affordability and connectivity. Unlike many in this industry that are focused on providing media tablets to the elite, our focus is toenable Indians with their first computer at an affordable price,” said Tuli.

    The company‘s UbiSlate 7C+ is the lowest priced tablet in the world at Rs 4,999 inclusive of all duties and taxes in the Indian market.
     
    Exactly a year earlier, UbiSlate introduced multi-lingual tablet in English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Punjabi and various other languages of India and the world.

    Datawind entered a strategic alliance with Reverie Language Technologies Pvt. Ltd. of Bangalore to ensure that the Ubislate series of tablets will offer an end user experience in all major local languages of India and the world.

    In April last year, Aakash One and Aakash Two tablets – technically named by its manufacturer DataWind as Ubislate 7+ and Ubislate 7C Models – were launched formally launched despite the controversy that surrounded the brand with Indian Institute of Technology – Rajasthan rejecting the models and the government shifting the work to IIT- Mumbai.

    The tablet provides smartphone communication, internet access, tablet computing and multimedia entertainment, the devices also pack a powerful combination of content and applications.