BWI: HCL Infosystems Bags Order from Keltron for IT@School Project by the Government of Kerala

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Source: HCL Infosystems Ltd
Monday, January 17, 2011 02:28 PM IST (08:58 AM GMT)
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HCL Infosystems Bags Order from Keltron for IT@School Project by the Government of Kerala


New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, January 17, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- . HCL Infosystems to provide over 6500 units of HCL ME laptops and netbooks
. An initiative by the Government of Kerala to enhance PC adoption among students in the state through its IT@School project

HCL Infosystems India's premier hardware, services and ICT Systems Integration and distribution company today announced the awarding of the contract from Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd. (Keltron). HCL Infosystems has been selected as the leading vendor to provide over 6500 units of laptops and netbooks. Keltron is the nodal agency for supplying the Laptop & Netbook as a part of IT@School project for Government of Kerala.

This initiative is an integral part of the Government of Kerala's vision in enhancing the role of technology in the state education system. HCL Infosystems will be partnering with the state government and will be providing best in class HCL ME Laptops designed for Indian conditions and supported by HCL's service and support network, one of the largest in the country today.

Speaking on the occasion, J V Ramamurthy, President and COO, HCL Infosystems said, "We have always been committed towards the cause of revolutionising education in the country through adoption of technology and we are grateful to be associated with this prestigious project IT@School by the Government of Kerala. The efforts made by the Kerala government & Keltron encouraging ICT enabled education are truly commendable and we look forward to a continued association with such initiatives along with many more to come."

IT@School is a project led by Department of General Education, Government of Kerala, to foster IT education and facilitate ICT enabled education delivery in schools across the state. The project will be covering classes starting 5th to 12th standard in the state reaching out to over 8000 schools.

About HCL Infosystems Ltd:

HCL Infosystems Ltd, with revenue (LTM) of US$ 2.6 billion (Rs. 12, 159 crore) is India's premier hardware, services and ICT systems integration company offering a wide spectrum of ICT products that includes Computing, Storage, Networking, Security, Telecom, Imaging and Retail. HCL is a one-stop-shop for all the ICT requirements of an organisation. India's leading System Integration and Infrastructure Management Services Organisation, HCL has specialised expertise across verticals including Telecom, BFSI, eGovernance & Power. HCL has India's largest distribution and retail network, taking to market a range of Digital Lifestyle products in partnership with leading global ICT brands, including Apple, Cisco, Ericsson, Kingston, Kodak, Konica Minolta, Microsoft, Nokia, Toshiba, and many more. HCL today has India's largest vertically integrated computer manufacturing facility with over three decades of electronic manufacturing experience & HCL desktops is the largest selling brand into the enterprise space. With India's largest ICT services network that reaches to every corner of India, HCL's award winning Support Services makes it the preferred choice of enterprise and consumers, alike. HCL Infosystems has a 100% subsidiary that addresses the physical security technology system integration market. The subsidiary leverages technology to build a security framework called 'Safe State' that safe guard's life, infrastructure & society. For more information please visit us at www.hclinfosystems.in


CONTACT DETAILS
Ashutosh Bhattacharya, Head - Corporate Communications, HCL Infosystems Ltd, +91 9811920415, ashutosh.bhattacharya@hcl.in
Richa Chauhan, Hanmer, +91 9999492599, richachauhan@hanmermsl.com
Swati Jain, Hanmer, +91 9873243983, swati.jain@hanmermsl.com

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