SCEL introduces Most Affordable Tablet PC to India

SCEL introduces Most Affordable Tablet PC to India

Ensuring availability of global cutting-edge technology to the Indian consumers, Sahara Computers and Electronics Ltd. (SCEL) has introduced the revolutionary Windows XP Tablet PC (NB7630-N7) affordably priced at Rs.66,999/-.

Yet another path-breaking initiative of the IT hardware major in the Indian PC market, the Tablet PC will now be available to productivity- and performance-hungry connoisseurs at all SCEL authorized outlets and leading technology stores nationally.

Powered by Intel Pentium M Dothan 1.7GHz processor, the Tablet PC sports 512 MB DDR RAM, which can be further augmented to 2GB RAM for multiple application launch. A massive storehouse for all purposes, the Tablet PC NB 7630-N7 comes with an 80 GB Ultra ATA 4200 HDD and a DVD R/RW capable of writing at 8/4/8X speed.

Commenting on the new introduction, Mr. George Van Der Merwe, Chief Operating Officer, SCEL, said, “The launch of SCEL’s NB7630-N7 Tablet PC is a step in this direction which, to a great extent, takes into consideration Indian customer’s affordability quotient and also reaffirms our commitment of bridging the technology and digital divide.

” The compact Wi-Fi Tablet PC offers complete portability and comes with 12.1-inch TFT display that offers 180-degree rotation and is ideal for presentation purposes. Besides the affordable price that punches a hole in the competition offering, the SCEL Tablet PC sports high battery life of 3.5-4 hours and weighs just about 2.5 kg.

Xerox in Gartner’s ‘Visionary’ Quadrant for ECM

Research and analysis firm Gartner has placed Xerox’s DocuShare software in the “Visionary” quadrant in its recently published “Magic Quadrant” report on enterprise content management software. The ECM Magic Quadrant report provides guidance to the large number of Gartner clients who are evaluating enterprise content management vendors and solutions. ECM systems allow customers to capture, create, review, approve, manage and publish many types of content across their businesses.

The ECM Magic Quadrant evaluates vendors who have at least $10 million in content management software licence and related service revenue. Included vendors must actively sell products and services in at least two major geographies (such as North America and Europe), and they must have an ECM suite that includes the following components: document library services, document-imaging repository capabilities, records management, workflow, Web content management and document-centric collaboration. Xerox DocuShare is a Web-based enterprise content management software application that businesses of all sizes can rapidly, easily and affordably deploy and manage. It helps people collaboratively capture, manage, share and publish information.

According to the findings of the report, vendors listed in the visionary quadrant may either provide these components on their own or through ECM partners. They typically show a strong understanding of the market and anticipate shifting drivers. Visionaries are building market presence and focus more on horizontal applications than targeted vertical solutions.

The 2005 report is Gartner’s second edition of the Magic Quadrant for ECM. The emphasis in this edition is on the architecture, integration, and completeness of each vendor and its ECM suite. According to Gartner, visionaries have a clear vision of market direction and are focussed on preparing for that, but they can still improve in terms of optimizing service delivery.

Kolkata making Its Mark as an Attractive IT Destination

The West Bengal Government has gone all out to make Kolkata as an IT centre of international repute. The city, which has already acquired the status of one of the fastest emerging IT destinations in India, has been witnessing a lot of activities going on in recent years.

In the month of November, HSBC has opened its fifth service centre in India, in Kolkata. The centre is known as ‘HSBC House’, a state-of-the-art facility with a built-up area of 180,000 sq. ft. with cutting-edge telecom and IT infrastructure, ergonomically designed workstations, training and development facilities, Internet café, cafeterias and recreation zone for the use of the employees.

An International Convention Centre will soon be coming up just 8 km from the Kolkata Airport in New Town on 100 acres of land. This centre, the first of its kind in India, will have facilities for both international exhibitions and international conventions up to 5,000+ delegates. The convention complex will also provide a cultural park that will be open to the public. Microsoft Corporation has announced a partnership with the Government of West Bengal and Intel Technologies for the statewide rollout of‘‘Gyandeep’, the People’s PC Programme and ‘Gyanbridhi’, the Student’s PC Programme, initiatives aimed at accelerating IT penetration in the State.

ESC, an autonomous organization under the Department of Information Technology, Government of India, kicked off its State Committee on November 30 in Kolkata. This committee would play a significant role in gathering strategic market information and disseminate it to the IT industries in Bengal.

Further, Mahindra-British Telecom (MBT), one of the largest software exporters and solutions providers to telecom companies in the world, has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art software development centre in Kolkata, its fifth STPI unit in India. West Bengal IT and Environment Minister, Manabendra Mukherjee, inaugurated the centre. The new centre can accommodate about 400 software professionals, and the company has invested Rs.10 crore on infrastructure in this centre.

Speaking on the occasion, Manabendra Mukherjee said, “We are pleased that MBT has chosen Kolkata to open a development centre. Kolkata should be looked at as the next IT destination because of its rich literacy heritage and high technical education standards.”

eSys introduces Wizard Duo Series and Mini Range of PCs in India 

eSys Information Technologies Ltd. has introduced Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology processor in their new Wizard series of notebooks. This power of duo enables this series of notebooks to experience high-definition entertainment, increase connectivity and more battery life. It is a step towards bringing computing to the living room and making it a lifestyle product.

The product eSys Mini is a miniature yet powerful PC, which can be carried anywhere very easily even in a purse or bag. It weighs less than a kilogram and can be attached directly to the television.

Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Mr. Vikas Goel, Chairman & MD, eSys Information Technologies Ltd., said, “eSys mini will be a true hallmark of quality made affordable at a very competitive price. This amazing product will increase the product offerings and cover the entire spectrum of users. In our continuous endeavour to deliver best products in India, eSys is ready to change the Indian PC market gameplan.

” Currently, there are two models of eSys mini. The expected price range of these miniature PCs would start at Rs.44,990/-. Apart from these PCs and notebooks, eSys is also planning to venture into the retail segment of computer peripherals and accessories - printers, keyboards, mice, speakers, CD ROMs, etc. at a very competitive price range.