AMI India launches Mobile Applications Group

(From left) Sridharan Mani, Director & CEO, AMI, Sanjoy Maity, Vice President, AMI and Andrew Simkin, US Consulate General, Chennai

American Megatrends India announced the launch of MAG (Mobile Applications Group) within its current portfolio of specializing in PC hardware and firmware in Chennai. The press conference was attended by the US Consulate General-Chennai, Andrew T Simkin.

The new division reiterates AMI India’s continuous drive to support its ODMs (Original Device Manufacturer) and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) with customized solutions to keep up with the current buzz in the Android and Windows Mobile platforms. Mobile Applications Group (MAG) is equipped to provide server-based services to focus on mobile and Internet solutions. AMI India’s solution will see the convergence of Android-based smartphones, the netbook and handheld solutions.

“The initiative was established with an aim to empower AMI India to cater to the clients and customers spread across the APAC region. Our professionals in India will play critical roles in developing world-class solution and products which will be required to excel in Internet appliances,” stated Sanjoy Maity, Vice President of Software Engineering, AMI who traveled to Chennai for the launch of MAD.

As a pioneer and recognized industry leader in BIOS and embedded space, AMI has the relevant knowledge and experience to support the mobile market demands. “With the launch of Mobile Applications Group, AMI will support the OEMs & ODMs to develop mobility market based applications,” stated Sridharan Mani - Director & CEO, American Megatrends India (AMI India).

The new group was presented to the customers at a meet held in Chennai and was headed by Sanjoy Maity and Sridharan Mani who have been responsible for identifying and creating the MAD.

AMI India began operation in India in June 1994 and currently employs 220 professionals across the country.