Channel Posts

Plus launches electronic copyboard

PLUS Business Machines (PBM) launched their M-5 range of electronic copyboards in India.

The M-5 electronic copyboard lets users save, print and email the matter written on it.

The M-5 enables on-board memory storage of 1.8 MB (approximately 15-20 pages) and is compatible with Internet Explorer and Netscape webbrowsers and costs Rs 49,900. In 2004, Plus sold 78,000 copyboard units.

As a part of their channel strategy to increase its penetration of the Indian market, PBM held a dealer conference recently and is in the process of appointing 50 resellers across the country by the next quarter. At present, the company has 150 reseller partners. It plans to appoint resident representatives in new areas.

PCS to offer 3 year warranty to desktops and notebooks

PCS Industries has decided to play the warranty card to boost its sales in India by introducing an additional two-year warranty extension pack for its customers on all its desktop PCs and notebooks.

The company is not offering a three-year warranty as default with all PCs but as an upgrade extension pack priced separately for each product line. These packs would be attractively priced starting at Rs 3,500 and will be sold by its channel partners across the country.

This programme will be held in 35 B & C class cities simultaneously.

Rashi wins DGS&D rate contract

Rashi Peripherals has been awarded the rate contract (RC) of the Director General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D) for fifth successive term for various IT products. DGS&D is an agency that identifies various vendors for meeting future requirements of central government departments.

Since RC is applicable anywhere in India, Rashi is looking to expand its market aggressively through its 32 branches and existing partners. The company is also in the process of appointing more representatives and partners in cities it does not have a presence in.