Microsoft Corp India and HCL Infosystems Ltd have announced a set of joint initiatives, including the launch of world's cheapest Windows enabled laptop computer and the setting up of a center of excellence (CoE) to create a customized solution framework for India.
Making the announcement in Mumbai on Friday, Ajai Chowdhry, chairman and CEO of HCL, said, "The laptop will be launched under HCL's MiLeap brand and will cost Rs 16,990."
Microsoft Corp COO Kevin Turner said that Microsoft and HCL have partnered to promote the use of IT in India for over two decades. According to him, the CoE will have over 500 software professionals who will create and deploy Microsoft technologies in various sectors, such as banking, telecom, defence, and railways.
http://www.tech2.com/india/news/laptps/micrst-hcl-t-launch-wrlds-cheapest-laptp/33851/0
First Microsoft is still offering XP to lower-cost PC's and now they are offering a low-cost laptop. I would not be surprised if Microsoft setups a low-cost SBU sometime in the near future
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment