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  • Datawind hopeful that inverted duty corrections will extend to computing devices

    Datawind hopeful that inverted duty corrections will extend to computing devices

    NEW DELHI: Datawind president and CEO Suneet Singh Tuli has expressed hope that corrections in the inverted duty structure is extended to laptops and computing devices in the budget this year.

    Tuli said correcting the inverted duty structure was an important step to boost handset manufacturing. 

    “The Union Budget 2016 expects to aim at growth of the economy and to raise the country’s profile as an investment destination,” he said.

    He added the year 2015 saw ‘double digit growth’ for both handset and tablet manufacturing due to the favorable duty structure and therefore hoped the government will make serious attempts to push for the Goods and Service Tax (GST) Bill to simplify the current indirect tax structure by doing away with the multiplicity of taxes. 

    He said the industry was “hopeful of a common GST compliance, which will be done by all kinds of businesses, whether manufacturers, service providers, traders etc. We hope that the GST rate is reasonable and in the range of three – five per cent.”

  • DataWind receives Amity Leadership Award for Business Excellence

    DataWind receives Amity Leadership Award for Business Excellence

    New Delhi, 16 January: DataWind Innovations which specializes in affordable internet access has been awarded with “Amity Leadership Award for Business Excellence by leveraging IT in Designing Innovative Mobile for Education” in Noida.

    The award was presented by Amity School of Engineering and Technology Founder President Dr Ashok K Chauhan during the 6th International Conference on Cloud System and Big Data Engineering Confluence 2016 in Amity University Campus, Noida.

    The award recognized DataWind’s revolutionary and innovative approach to bridge the digital divide for the forgotten billions with its launch offree internet access on low-cost smartphones and tablets.

    Amity University had organized Confluence 2016 in association with EMC Corporation where IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology, UK), IETE (The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers), ACM (Association for Computing Machinery, USA) and CSI (Computer Society of India, India). The academic partners of the Confluence were University of Massachusetts, USA; Memorial University, Newfoundland, Canada; Purdue University, USA; University of Cape Town, South Africa; Cloud Lab University of Melbourne, Australia.

    It was stated that DataWind’s products break the affordability barrier and deliver internet access across traditional mobile networks as the company executes a vision to empower the next three billion internet users. The DataWind Pocket Surfer smartphones and tablets incorporate the most powerful technology thatallows fastest internet access on the remotest locations of India’s mobile networks.

    DataWind CEO Suneet Singh Tuli said “It’s a great honor to receive the Leadership Award from one of the most renowned education institution in India today. Our Pocket surfer Smartphones are the most economical and technology advance devices which comes bundled with free internet browsing for one year on Telenor and Reliance networks.”

    Tuli added that in order to help close the gap of the existing ‘digital divide’ in classroom education we have recently launched new Ubiclass Application which shows our commitment towards education on bringing the socio- economic and educational benefits of the Internet to emerging markets around the world.

  • DataWind bags international award for innovative solution for achievement of Digital India

    DataWind bags international award for innovative solution for achievement of Digital India

    NEW DELHI: DataWind has been recognized for the Most Innovative Solution for Achievement of Digital India. 

     

    The award was presented by Malcom Johnson, Deputy Secretary General, International Telecommunication Union, ITU Geneva during the 9th annual NTA ICT World Communication Awards 2015, in New Delhi.

     

    The award recognizes DataWind’s breakthrough web delivery platform, invented by its founder and Co-Chairman Raja Singh Tuli, which is covered by over 18 US and international patents. Offered through DataWind’s UbiSurfer browser on its tablets and smartphones, this unique technology reduces bandwidth consumption by factors of 10x to 30x, allowing the delivery of web pages across even congested GPRS networks in 5 to 7 seconds (with even faster speeds on 3G and 4G networks).

     

    DataWind’s products break the affordability barrier and deliver internet access across traditional mobile networks as the company executes a vision to empower the next three billion internet users. The DataWind UbiSlate tablet computers and smartphones incorporate the most powerful technology allows fastest internet access on the remotest locations of India’s mobile networks. DataWind also bundles unlimited Internet browsing for 1 year as an offer on its low cost smartphones and Tablets on Reliance Communications and Telenor connections.

     

    Customers can access billions of websites, including travel websites, ecommerce sites, educational content, news, cricket-scores, Email and Facebook via the UbiSurfer browser, at no cost.

     

    CMAI chairman NK Goyal said, ‘CMAI NTA ICT World Communication Awards is the most sought after prestigious industry awards to identify, acknowledge, and recognize outstanding contributions to the field of Communications, ICT and are known to provide greater encouragement and impetus to the players for their contribution in building a robust National Telecom Network and providing an effective means of communication. We offer well-deserved congratulations to DataWind which has shown outstanding research, development and innovations in the ICT sector.”

     

    DataWind CEO Suneet Singh Tuli said, “We are truly humbled and honoured to receive this prestigious award. We are excited to get recognition on DataWind’s vision for Digital India.”

  • DataWind partners Telenor to provide affordable Internet

    DataWind partners Telenor to provide affordable Internet

    NEW DELHI: Low-cost internet connectivity and wireless web access products provider DataWind Inc. has inked a partnership with Telenor to offer free unlimited bundled internet browsing for one-year. 

    This offer is available across six telecom circles namely Maharashtra, Gujarat, Bihar & Jharkhand, UP (East), UP (West), Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, where Telenor offers commercial mobile services.

    “This is a very exciting development for DataWind in India; we are making the internet more easily accessible to millions of people across the country, like never before. By broadening our internet service coverage, we can add more customers to our already fast-growing customer base and, in turn, increase our revenue stream. We are confident we now have all of the key building blocks in place – the product range, inventory, distribution network and now India-wide internet service coverage – to drive accelerated growth,” said Datawind CEO and president Suneet Singh Tuli.

    “Our customers will be able to use any of our devices to browse the internet in all the six circles, where Telenor has its network. Through this new partnership, we have strengthened our market position as an organisation that thrives for consistently bringing down costs for connectivity, both in terms of product range and internet access for emerging economies. We continue to move closer to our goal of bringing the next billion people online,” he added.

    Telenor India chief product officer Amaresh Kumar said, “We are delighted to partner with DataWind to offer affordable Internet services to customers. Telenor offers Sabse Sasta and value for money voice and Internet services. Products like these are step towards achieving our Internet for All ambition and empower customers with benefits of being connected. Last year Telenor had brought a paradigm shift in the market by offering service based Internet packs instead of volume of data used. Such innovative Internet services are used by 24 per cent of Telenor’s subscribers.”

  • 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 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 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.