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Top Ten Brands in IThink of Apple and the names come gushing
by iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTunes, Mac, OS X
an unrivalled legacy of products that have
caught the imagination of many a gizmo freak.
Following closely its success (but taking cautious
steps) is the India market that has of late come to
be fancied by Apple Inc.
Geared up for the new iPhone 6 at present,
Apple India is
looking at the option
of entering smaller Indian towns with
iPhones and iPads. And with the latest
buzz of Apple planning to relaunch its
iPhone 4 at a subsidized price of 15,000
might make things clear of what the
Cupertino major is eyeing.
Products and Solutions: Mac, iPhone,
iPad, iPad Mini, Apple TV, OS X, iLife,
iWork, iOS, iTunes
Microsoft ofers to its customers the best-
of-breed products which serve as a future-proof
foundation for all IT investments.
Microsoft which has inluenced the life of
each and every computer literate is synonymous
with OS and for a layman, Windows is the only
name that comes to their mind while installing
an OS in their computer. Since its inception in
India, Microsoft has worked closely with the
Indian IT industry, Government, academia and
local developer community for ushering in some of the early successes
in the realm of IT. Its long-term focus remains the same: empowering
over one billion
Indian population,
especially those who
are currently on the
wrong side of the
digital divide to access technology and leverage it to realize their
full potential.
Products and Solutions: Windows OS, MS Oice, Dynamics,
Azure, Xbox, Surface, Bing, Skype, Microsoft Studios, Programming
languages, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Movie Maker, MS
Sharepoint
IBMs association with India is deep-rooted and long-term. India stands high in IBMs
scheme of things has been a critical asset to Big Blues globally integrated enterprise model.
Since last two decades, IBM India has been scaling new heights and it has backed that up
with huge investments in the country at regular intervals. India is IBMs one of the largest
talent bases in the world. As a matter of fact, this technology giant is deeply ingrained in the
psyche of Indian technology world.
With the passage of time as the New York
headquartered Big Blue associates more with India, it
is truly on its way to be an integral part of the local
landscape. Without running the risk of going overboard
it can be safely said that sometimes in future IBM may be known as Indian
Business Machines, apart from International Business Machines.
Products and Solutions: Software, Storage, Systems and Servers, Cloud
Computing, Big Data, Application Lifecycle Management, Smarter Analytics.
Google is a household name. Moving beyond
search, the technology giant has managed to
capture a premium brand positioning in the
market through its innovation, integrity and
dynamism, making it synonymous with trust
and quality. Anyone who has heard of Internet
knows Google. Anyone who has access to
Internet or accessed Internet at some point is in
all likelihood a user of at least one of its wide
array of oferings. In a nutshell, the brand is
omnipresent.
Innovation inds
its fullest expression
in Googles various
oferings.
As India is expected
to overtake the US as the
second largest internet
base in the world by June 2014, the
brand Google is well on the way to
impact the life of more Indians in the
coming years.
Products and Solutions: Google.
com, Android, Gmail, Google
Chrome, Google AdWords, Analytics,
Chrome OS, Google Docs, Google
Drive, Nexus
Since its presence in India, Samsungs
investment on branding has spanned the
companys brand building and corporate
initiatives, product investments and investments
in the channel. Intending to fulill its promise
to foster innovation among its consumers,
Samsung is continuously moving ahead in the
Indian market with the launch of new devices at
regular intervals.
Samsungs success can be attributed to its
being ahead of the competition. The companys propensity to reduce
the lead-time has stood the electronic giant
in good stead.
Products and
Solutions: Mobile
Phones (Smartphone
and Feature Phones),
Tablets, Cameras/ Camcorders,
Mobile Accessories, Home Appliances, Audio Video equipments.
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ands in Indian ICT Industry VARINDIAs channel survey methodology enables you to articulate the contribution of your brand to business results being voted by the partners and customers.
It brings together marketing, brand, competitive analysis, Product availability and company performance into a single framework within which a brands performance
can be assessed. Additionally, it addresses the strength of the brands inside the organization as well as externally, we provide a more holistic assessment of your brand
performance and manage brand value. Information communications and telecommunications industry are the key input to productivity and growth performance in the
business sector. It has made good progress in modernizing countrys economy and has started to successfully address structural problems including low levels of human
capital and poverty. We believe that a strong brand, regardless of the market in which it operates, drives improved business performance.
As global competition becomes tougher and many competitive advantages, such as technology, become more short-lived, Most Admired Brands are one of the
few business assets that can provide long-term competitive advantage. The brand is not only recognized by customers, but there is also an in-depth knowledge and
understanding of its distinctive qualities and characteristics like brand dependability.
Dell has its most comprehensive presence
outside the United States in India. Constantly
listening to customer feedback, Dells new found
love for channel ensures that the consumers get
access to its products while making sure that the
companys channel
partners and resellers
remain proitable.
One of the most
important things for
Dell, the practical voice of innovation
and collaboration, is customer centricity
- listening to what customers are saying.
Dell has deep, unique customer insight.
Dells transition from being an industry
leader in the hardware business to an
end-to-end IT Solutions player is really worth mentioning.
Products and Solutions: Desktops, Workstations, All-in-Ones,
Laptops, Servers, Peripherals, Tablets, Ultrabook, Storage,
Networking, Converged Infrastructure Solutions, Smartphones, IT
Services, Datacenter Virtualization, Education Solutions.
Among the MNC Technology companies, Palo Alto, California, headquartered HP
provides the whole gamut of It solutions that the resurgent India needs. One of the world's
largest information technology companies HP operates in almost every country in the
planet.
HP has created, established and supported various types of businesses in India, and within
the channel community, The company enjoys an unrivalled reputation and
a high degree of trust. The company has resellers throughout the
length and breadth of the country.
HPs commitment to global citizenship which forms the core
of its business strategy is based on a foundation of strong corporate
accountability and governance, a commitment to environmental responsibility, and
active investment in local communities.
Products and Solutions: Printers, HP Software products, HP Converged
Cloud products & Solutions, Scanners, Tablet Computers, Pocket Computer,
Desktop computers, Notebooks, Workstations, Servers, Enterprise storage, ProCurve,
Telepresence and Videoconferencing, Education Solutions
For Intel, the worlds largest and highest
valued semiconductor chip maker, India is the
key market as the countrys role in research and
development for the company is high. Driven
by a deep belief that a better future is made
possible by technology, Intel symbolizes a brand
that helps people accomplish, connect, enjoy
and unleash unrealized potential. Performance,
innovation and trust are at the core of
Intel brands value.
Products and Solutions:
Bluetooth chipsets, lash memory,
microprocessors, motherboard
chipsets, network interface cards
Cisco is reaping the beneit of the value add by
cruising ahead at industry- leading growth rates.
Since its establishment in India, the company has
come a long way. It has built the brand in such
a way that today it has become synonymous
with networking solutions. Ciscos end-to-end
solutions, robust partner network, service and
support facilities and lexible inance/leasing
programmes are
matchless in the
market.
Cisco has successfully leveraged
the increased scrutiny on security by
acquiring Sourceire in 2013.
Products and Solutions:
Networking Device, Network Management, Cisco IOS and
NX-OS Software, Interface and Module Optical networking,
Storage area networks, Wireless, Telepresence, VOIP, Security,
Datacenter, Carrier Routing System, Cisco LocalDirector, Cisco
NAC Appliance.
SAP India has come a long way since it began
its India operations. All these years have seen
SAP India emerge as the undisputed leader of the
Indian enterprise software market, establishing
itself as the leading player in the segments of
ERM, CRM, SCM and Business Intelligence,
among others. SAP India is rightly named
the Jewel in the Crown of SAP Globally.
Fostering an ideal
environment for
innovation and value creation, the
company has not only established a
sound footprint in the Indian market,
but has also become successful in
building a robust partner network
and a large customer base.
Products and Solutions: Business Applications, Analytics, Cloud,
Database & Technology, Mobile Apps and Mobile Commerce
Solutions.
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With a reputation for excellence and a portfolio of many of the most respected and recognizable software brands, Adobe is
changing the world through digital experiences. The company harnesses it creative DNA to not only enable the creation of
beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, but also to reinvent how companies interact with their customers across every
digital channel and screen.
Adobes Digital Media and Digital Marketing solutions empower businesses to make, manage,
measure, and monetize content. In 2013, the company aggressively transitioned its business model
to be more Cloud-based, and established leadership positions in the explosive Digital Media and Digital Marketing
categories. The companys products and solutions include Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Digital Publishing
Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Edge Tools & Services, DIGITAL MARKETING, Adobe
Marketing Cloud, Adobe Analytics, Adobe Social, Adobe Media Optimizer, Adobe Target, Adobe Experience
Manager and Adobe Campaign.
AMD designs and integrates technology that powers millions of intelligent devices,
including personal computers, tablets, game consoles and cloud servers that deine
the new era of surround computing.AMD is the second-largest global supplier of
microprocessors based on the x86 architecture and also one of the largest suppliers
of graphics processing units. It also owns 8.6% of Spansion, a supplier of non-volatile lash memory. It is the
leading designer and integrator of innovative, tailored technology solutions that empower people to push the
boundaries of what is possible.
APC provides protection against some of the leading causes of downtime, data loss and
hardware damage. As a global leader in network-critical physical infrastructure (NCPI)
solutions, APC sets the standard in its industry for quality, innovation and support. Its
comprehensive solutions, which are designed for both home and corporate environments,
improve the manageability, availability and performance of sensitive electronic,
network, communications and industrial equipment of all sizes. Together, APCs global teams work to fulill
their mission of creating delighted customers. To do this, the Company focuses its eforts on four primary
application areas - Home/Small Oice, Business Networks, Data Centers and Facilities and Access Provider
Networks.
Avaya is known for spearheading several path-breaking technologies in the collaboration space.
Innovation is Avayas biggest strength and is constantly working towards meeting the
collaboration and communication needs of its customers as they grow with the solutions like Video conferencing and managed
services portfolio. Avaya is an innovation-led brand. Its vision is clear it has to deliver intelligent, mission-critical collaboration and
communication solutions to its customers. Its focus on R&D can be gauged from the fact that it has two Centers of Excellence in India alone
in Pune and Bangalore. The companys products and solutions include Uniied Communication, Contact Centre Solutions, Networking,
Industry Solutions.
Trusted for the high level of professional utilities, Blackberry devices have a high quotient of intricacy, security
and idelity of sensitive user data. This is the USP of Blackberry devices ( Mobile Phones and Enterprise solutions)
and due to this it still has a user base which the company hopes, will continue to expand at a healthy growth rate.
Its legacy and unique brand positioning sends a message to the world that all its products irrespective of the series to which they belong, are at
the forefront of the conscious attention of the customers. The brand Blackberry underlines the philosophy that the Show must go on and along
with it the company must move on.
A world leader in imaging technologies, Canon India is taken Indian market by storm and trying its best to enhance
the market share in each key vertical. The company, with its heritage in digital technology, is at the forefront of
simplifying user experience and with its newly-launched products at regular intervals.
Canon takes pride in not only bringing quality products to the market, but also contributes to minimizing environmental burden through
efective application of environmental technologies. The companys products and solutions include DSLRs, Compact cameras, photo printers,
personal camcorders, printers. multifunction-printers, scanners, fax machines, projectors, digital Presses, managed Document services.
Check Point is the pioneer of the I.T. security industry. Adapting to customers' changing needs, the company has developed
Most Admired BrandsVARINDIAs channel readership survey conducted across the country in inding the most admired brands in Indian ICT Industry enables to articulate the contribution of the brands to business results being voted by the partners and customers. It brings together marketing, brand, competitive analysis, Product availability and company performance into a single framework within which a brands performance can be assessed. Additionally, it addresses the strength of the brands inside the organization as well as externally, it provides a more holistic assessment of the brand performance and positioning the brand value. The survey found that Information communications and telecommunications industry are the key input to productivity and growth performance in the business sector. It has made good progress in modernizing countrys economy and has started to successfully address structural problems including low levels of human capital and poverty. Our believe that a strong brand, regardless of the market in which it operates, drives improved business performance.As global competition becomes tougher and many competitive advantages, such as technology, become more short-lived, Most Admired Brands are the extracts from the valued customers of the corporate world considered as few business assets that can provide long-term competitive advantage. The brand is not only recognized by customers, but there is also an in-depth knowledge and understanding of its distinctive qualities and characteristics like brand dependability.
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numerous technologies to eliminate complexity from security and solving the security maze for its customers by bringing more, better and
simpler security solutions.
Check Points success can be attributed to its customer-driven philosophy, its continuous technological innovation, as well as its relentless
and pure focus on providing comprehensive, innovative security. The companys products and solutions include Security Gateways, Security
Management, Endpoint Security, Appliances, Software Blades Architecture, Services, Next Generation Firewalls, URL iltering, End point
security, Security gateways.
A security products manufacture company CP Plus brings together the passion for quality and security. The
company produces CCTV Cameras, digital video recorders, and special digital video recorders to network video
recorders like mobile digital video recorders, compression cards and IP cameras.
CP Plus has a portfolio of products and solutions that include CCTV Cameras, Digital video recorders, IP cameras
, Network video recorders.
Cyberoam GSMC is committed to ensure desired consistency, traceability and readiness to augment customer experience
with excellent technical support services, which has been recognized with ISO 20000:2011 Certiication. Cyberoam
provides unrivaled technical & product support and customer care with its Global Support Management Centre
(GSMC).
Cyberoam has been the pioneer of layer 8 technology (user-identity based technology) and has also received the NASSCOM Innovation Award
for it. The companys products and solutions include UTM, NGFW & WAF, Cyberoam iView (logging and reporting solutions), Cyberoam
Central Console (for MSSPs) and Cyberoam NetGenie.
There are several core values that form the foundation for D-Links success. It understands integrity is at the heart of a
truly successful enterprise. D-Link does all it can to earn and keep customer trust. Reliability is another aspect
that helps build a strong customer base for any brand. Hence D-Links goal is to nurture a customer-focused
culture by providing service with a personal touch. D-Link strives to serve customers with respect, knowledge,
and personal attention regardless of whether the customer is an individual or a large corporation. This approach
has allowed D-Link to successfully provide consistent quality of service and care. In everything it does, D-Link
strives to help its customers connect to more: more experiences, more excitement, more productivity, and more
opportunity.
Throughout the history of D-Link, the companys focus on innovation has been widely appreciated. Innovation
that has been the catalyst in driving changes. Innovation is one of our prime strategies, and that is clearly evident
from our product history. D-link started with building products to connect Desktops using Hubs/Switches,
Wireless products,Structured cabling solutions, Networking, Network cameras.
Traditionally, Emerson Network Power has been known globally for its chip-to-grid power
solutions, but now it has expanded its leadership to data center infrastructure management (DCIM).
Many would have associated Emerson to a UPS company but over time it has expanded its leadership
to other solutions. The company believes that a traditional approach towards brand awareness has
to be complemented by a more holistic engagement around technology and its usage. Through its combined
eforts of engagement along with the road shows and events, Emerson makes sure that its a symbiotic
communication. Its lagship product are its Data center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), uninterruptible
power supplies (UPS),on-line UPS, and power distribution units (PDU),individual data center solutions.
Epson has been a pioneer in introducing technological innovations that make a diference
to everyday life. It ofers wide range of printing and imaging solutions for everyone,
including home & oice users, commercial establishments, photo-professionals and digital
labs. From personal desktop products to those that can be networked across large
organizations, Epson ofers solutions suited for diferent types of users in various home, commercial and work
environments. We have witnessed success in India and gone from strength to strength by understanding the
market requirement and addressing consumer needs with the introduction of Ink Tank solutions, scanners,
projectors, Impact printers, POS solutions. In a bid to reach out to its consumers across the country, Epson has various ongoing ATL and BTL
activities by way of advertising, events, exhibitions, campaigns, road shows, social media, PR etc.
EMC has come a long way and scaled incredible heights ever since its inception in 2000. It has evolved as a company
through multiple acquisitions and R&D from a pure play storage company to a technology major. Customer satisfaction
is the key and EMC invested in increasing its engagement in it. It sharpened its focus on the BFSI segment and won some
marquee deals last year, besides helping businesses manage their digital information deluge efectively through its back-
up and recovery and Isilon oferings. EMC ofers an extensive portfolio of products and services in domains of Storage, Backup & Archive,
Cloud, Big Data, Security, Content and Infrastructure Management.
eScan is a comprehensive Anti-Virus Solution that provides Zero-Day protection to computers from objectionable content and
cyber security threats, such as Viruses, Spyware, Adware, Keyloggers, Rootkits, Botnets, Hackers, Spam, and Phishing attacks.
eScan detects information security threats at the Windows socket layer itself, before it reaches the Application Layer, thus
preventing the applications from getting infected. With the Non-Intrusive Learning Pattern (NILP) it employs an adaptive
mechanism in Spam and Phishing Control using Artiicial Intelligence techniques.
Fortinet, the provider of network security appliances and the market leader in
uniied threat management (UTM), is increasing its marketing spend this year.
Customer satisfaction is Fortinet's number one priority and the company has a
dedicated TAC support centre at Bangalore providing post sales support to customers.
Fortinet ofers several options for FortiCare support so that customers can choose the right level of support their organization's needs.
Additionally, Fortinet has a broad portfolio of Fortinet Professional Services that range from packaged installation services, to dedicated
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Resident Engineers. The companys products and solutions include complete UTM, Network Protection platform and security gateways,DLP
and end point protection, Firewall and IPS,WLAN solutions, Performance Rating by NSS Labs and Global Threat Research and Support.
Since launching the irst Ultra Durable technology in 2006, GIGABYTE has made
much signiicant advancement to the critical power delivery area of the motherboard
by using low temperature, highly eicient, long lifespan components, Graphics card.
This has also helped push the rest of the industry to adopt many of the same high
quality standards the company has pioneered.
GIGABYTE achieved a double digit Year-on-Year growth last year. The company has a market share of approximately 36% of the Indian Do
It Yourself (DIY) PC motherboard. The companys products and solutions include Ultra Durable 5 Motherboard.
One of Indias original IT garage start-ups, HCL pioneered modern computing and is a global transformational
company today. The company does a whole lot of research to understand customer needs, educating them on the
Next-Gen solutions and design the solutions accordingly. With a portfolio designed to address the CIOs challenge
to deliver tangible business results, HCLs Enterprise IT services has end-to-end Solutions capabilities and is developed across the entire life-cycle
of IT infrastructure. Products and solutions includes tablets, Technology solutions and large scale system Integration capability, largest sales &
distribution network, learning solutions, End-to-End Solutions capabilities across the entire life cycle of IT Infrastructure.
The Hitachi Group Identity articulates the Mission, Values and Vision that are shared by the Hitachi Group worldwide.
Bonded by this Identity, the Hitachi Group is able to demonstrate outstanding teamwork that transcends the boundaries
of geographical regions and business ields. Hitachi India markets and sells a wide range of products ranging from
Power and Industrial Systems, Industrial Components & Equipment, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Equipment to International Procurement
of software, materials and components. Some of HIL's product range includes Semiconductors and Display
Components. It also supports the sale of Plasma TVs, LCD TVs, LCD Projectors, and Interactive White Boards
(Star Board).
HTC built its reputation as the behind-the-scenes designer and manufacturer of many of the
most popular OEM-branded mobile devices on the market. Since 2006, it has regularly
introduced many critically-acclaimed mobile devices under its own brand, and its portfolio
includes smartphones and tablets powered by the Android and Windows Phone operating systems. HTC is
dedicated to creating a customized user experience and believe that each mobile device needs to it its owner, and
not the other way around. What it makes is not merely the product of focus group tests, but of observing and
honoring how individuals choose to interact with technology.
Huawei keeps an unwavering focus on its customers, partnering with them and committing
to meet their goals and needs. It relies on deep customer insights and continuous feedback
to guide its priorities and inluence the way it works. Huawei is passionate about the
success of its customers, making every efort to meet its commitments. It proactively anticipates future trends
and customer needs. Continuous innovation puts Huawei directly on the cutting edge of technology. It generates
new value through smart design and the integration of its products, services and experiences. The comprehensive
portfolio includes Enterprise Networking, Routers, Switches, Transport Network, WLAN, Security Gateways,
Enterprise Oice Security Software, Fiber Infrastructure, Video Conferencing, BYOD solutions, UC solutions,
Mobile/tablets.
Renowned for developing some of the industrys most groundbreaking, disruptive
innovations across every aspect of networking technology, Juniper Networks always
had great technology and a very well-rounded product portfolio.
Juniper believes that the test of a brands power is the recognition and business leads
that its sales team generates from peer recommendation and positive user experience. The companys products
and solutions include Data-Center Architecture, Routing, Switching and Network Management.
Its strength lies in its Channel partners. Kaspersky always works towards a win-win situation for all three -
Kaspersky Lab, Channel partners and end users. Kaspersky has been present in India for the last 5 years, and
established its local oice in 2010. Since then, it has steadily increased its market share in India and is growing at a
healthy pace with the solutions includes antivirus, Internet security, end point security. The company has its own
territory oices in 30 countries and its products and technologies provide protection for over 300 million users and over 250,000 corporate
clients worldwide.
Ofering thousands of memory products that support nearly every device that uses memory, from
computers, servers and printers to MP3 players, digital cameras and mobile phones, Kingston has
deinitely come a long way. The company is of the irm belief that investing in its people is essential, and
each employee is a vital part of Kingstons success. Its products and solutions include Memory, SSD, USB and Flash cards.
Lenovo entered the global PC market when Legend Holdings of China took over the personal computing
division of IBM in 2005. Lenovos growth was phenomenal globally as well as in India, with the companys
global strategy protect and attack helping it to consolidate its Enterprise business and venture strongly
into Consumer and SMB segments, where Lenovo traditionally had lower presence. The core objective of its
strategy is to protect areas, regions and markets where it is strong while attacking newer markets and opportunities. This strategy has percolated
into everything it does. The present products of Lenovo include AIOs/ Desktops, Laptops, Tablet, Smart phones, server, storage solutions.
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LGs brand identity focuses on self-expression and a promise of satisfaction to its customers. Since its founding in 1958, LG
Electronics has led the way to an ever more advanced digital era. It designs products that are intuitive, responsive and
energy eicient enabling the customer to spend wisely, be more productive and lessen the impact on the world around. LG
is committed to providing products that work best for the way one lives and keeping one updated with the latest
technological advances. Its products include Mobile phones, Home Appliances, Display and Security solutions, Monitors and so on.
With a broad portfolio of interface devices, Logitech has continued to expand its
range of products. It has cultivated a strong and loyal consumer base with whom it
constantly engages on a Pan-India level in the form of organization of multi-city road
shows, retail programs and promotional ofers, etc.
Being consistent in their vision and excellent innovation in products, it is no surprise that Logitech today is synonymous with quality.
An innovative line of products from Logitech has all the potential of catching the fancy of new as well as existing consumers. The companys
products and solutions include Keyboard, Mouse, Laptop Accessories, Tablet Accessories, Webcams, Headsets and Gaming solutions.
Positioned as the strongest pure-play security technology brand, McAfeebelieves security to be an inalienable
right that every individual should have. With its visionary Security Connected strategy, innovative approach
to hardware-enhanced security, and unique global threat intelligence network, McAfee is relentlessly focused
on keeping enterprises, SMBs and consumers safe, data centre security, cloud security, Identity and access management, network security,
embedded security . The channel community is its extended arm and forms the cornerstone of McAfee India. Its optimized portfolio, industry-
leading research and development, strong recognizable brand, and continuing thought and market leadership have made it one of the largest
dedicated security company.
One of the leading handset manufacturers in the World, Micromax
Informatics Limited ofers mobile phone solutions and wireless technologies
for mobile users. The Indian brand is reaching out to the global frontiers
with innovative products that challenge the status quo. The company also
has operations in diferent countries in the world.
Micromax products and solutions include Mobile Phones, Datacards, Tablets and Phablet
Its strength comes from constant product launches and updates which helps it to
keep its range of product updated and relevant. NETGEAR is a very nimble
company with its ears to the ground. It is constantly evaluating what works best
for the customers and are quick to act on new product ideas and modiications. Netgear is also very focused on
SMB/SME which helps it marshal its resources better. Like others it does not want to focus on enterprise and
SMB/SME together, as it is very clear about the value proposition it brings to the table and would like to be the
no 1 infrastructure brand (Switches, Wireless, storage and security) for SME/SMB.
Founded with the vision to make computing afordable and accessible to everyone,
NComputing is currently the fastest growing desktop virtualization company
with over 20 million daily users and over 4 million NComputing virtual desktops
deployed in over 140 countries. NComputings game-changing desktop virtualization platform and access devices
have changed the economics of desktop virtualization. It simply frees users/organizations from IT infrastructure
management hassles while enabling them to save signiicantly on hardware acquisition cost, electricity, space and
manpower. It is rapidly becoming the de-facto choice for governments, small and medium businesses, education
and training institutions and many others for expanding their IT infrastructure and computing power in the most
cost-efective, secure and energy-eicient manner.
NetApp, which has upheld a long set of basic values to guide its actions, broke ground on a world-
class research and development (R&D) facility at Mahadevapura, in Bangaluru, India. The nearly one
million square foot facility will ofer world-class working, collaboration, and recreational spaces to foster continued innovation and
cross-functional collaboration. Consistent with NetApp facilities around the world, the new research and development center will
exceed rigorous global environmental and safety standards. The companys products and solutions include Storage Systems, Cloud
Computing, universal data platform and dynamic data portability.
The very name of mobile phone still brings Nokia to the mind. As with the rest of the world, Nokia is one of
the most recognized brands in India. While the company considers India as one of the most important markets
in the world, the company has the onus of catching that mind-boggling edge it once enjoyed in the country. One
of the worlds most remarkable success stories, Nokia has been recognized at regular intervals as the Brand of the Year by diferent entities
thanks to its high brand recall and well-established distribution channels and its products being the prized possession of the consumers.
Enshrined in the annals of Indian cellular phone history, Indias irst mobile call was made via Nokia GSM network and on Nokia handset in
1995.
Novell focuses on clearly communicating to the market as to how each brand with their USPs can facilitate
lexibility, robustness and agility in a cost efective manner to the customer, as well as how building, securing,
managing and measuring their IT infrastructure with their oferings under the four brands can facilitate
lower TCA and/or TCO, all the while delivering business value. Novells unmatched support & technical
assistance are also factors that boost its brand equity as there is nothing better for the brand than testimonials from happy customers with the
available solution like Collaboration, Endpoint Management, Data Center, Identity & Security, File & Networking.
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Innovation continues to be a key pillar of growth for the organization. Organizations and ideas have to keep reinventing
themselves to have a sustained edge in the market. Solutions and technologies tend to become obsolete and organizations have to
keep pace with the changing needs of customers. The drive to innovate and reinvent itself is there at the core of each of NVIDIAs
product from the complete range of Tesla, Quadro, GeForce Graphics cards, Tegra mobile processors. Each of these products or
platforms testiies to the fact that it is a company that relentlessly innovates. It pushes the limits of technology to ensure that its
end-users experience is simple, powerful and completely engaging.
One of the irst multinational software companies to set up operations in India, Oracle, since,
its inception in India, has played a signiicant role in shaping the information technology
industry in the country and has established a footprint unmatched by most of its multinational
competitors.
The company continues to strengthen its footprints in the Indian market. The companys products and solutions include Database Management,
OS, java, Middleware, Servers, Storage ,Tape, Servers, enterprise management, services.
Over the last several years, Panasonic India has faced all kinds of competition in the consumer electronic
space, yet the brand has been able to craft a market share in many product categories. Localization or
Indovation which means India-speciic innovation has been the key driver for the companys business growth
in India. It philosophys is that products should just not be imported from other countries, but should be
specially conceptualized keeping in mind their local needs and customize accordingly.
Panasonic products and solutions include LCD & Plasma TVs, DVD players, Home Theatre Systems, Smartphones, Cameras, Camcorders,
Car Audio Systems, Air Conditioners, Washing Machines, Refrigerators, Microwave Ovens, Automatic Cookers, Vacuum Cleaners, Mobile
Phones, High Deinition Video conferencing, Professional Audio Video products like Broadcast Cameras, Projectors and Displays, Business
Solutions including Printers,laptops,Whiteboards and Security Solutions.
For over 20 years, Polycom has led the industry in setting the standard for enterprise class
communications. From its immersive telepresence systems to its video desktops to its conference
phones and accessories, Polycom technology is an integral part of the way businesses around the
world do business. At Polycom, the new reality drives the next chapter for the companyto unite
the devices, operating systems and service providers that power the mobile world under a single, powerful, secure, easy to use technology that
delivers the highest quality audio and video to everyone, everywhere. Its major product line consists of Polycom RealPresence Video Solutions,
Polycom RealPresence Video Solutions, Voice Solutions and Polycom Global Services.
As a brand, Quick Heal is continuously aware of its brand promise of delivering IT security solutions
that are simple yet very efective. This is relected all throughout, be it in the UI design or the overall
working of the solutions. The same is applicable to its associated and post sales services. Besides customer
centricity is the focal point of its business. This has made it rethink on how it delivers products, how it
sells them; provide support and advice, the channels that it should use, etc. Today Quick Heal is hailed
as a company which is one of the forerunners in establishing antivirus research and development in India and setting the benchmark for
computer security industry standards.
From Printing & Document Solutions to IT Services to Communication Systems, Ricoh has created oferings
that address the ever-evolving and diverse needs of customers under a holistic umbrella. In India, Ricoh is a
market leader in its key categories and enjoys immense customer conidence in the wide variety of its products
and solutions, which includes Oice Printers, Digital Duplicators, Production Printers, Projection systems and Video conferencing solutions
and related software technologies. It is also a leader in Managed Document Services, and can provide a unique combination of Document and
IT-related services, addressing business practices surrounding the management of both print and electronic information and communication.
SanDisk is a vertically integrated global lash memory manufacturer. This allows it to design and
develop cutting-edge storage solutions, manufacture them in a cost-efective and high-volume fashion
and quickly deliver them to thousands of retail and OEM customers across the globe. SanDisk also
works with key OEM supply chain stakeholders such as chipset vendors and hardware manufacturers
to help them optimally integrate its products into their new designs. SanDisks product portfolio addresses from camera memory to high-speed
computer memory, SanDisk has all your data storage needs covered, from notebooks to tablets , SSDs ofer consumers the extra muscle needed
to keep pace with next-generation games and applications are helpful from entry level to professional.
Seagate has an unparalleled record of innovation, throughout its more than three decades of existence, with
several industry irsts, deining storage technology and market. Seagate will continue to look at new and
emerging market segments that are poised to grow exponentially in India, which include the application-speciic
hard drives for vertical market segments that are taking of, consumer branded solutions such as the Backup
Plus family and products for new generation of home networks and mobile consumers. Seagate views the retail-
consumer segment as very important and emerging as the fastest growing vertical. Its product portfolio comprises of Portable External hard
Drives, Desktop External Hard Drive, NAS, Solid State Drives, Home Storage NAS.
Smartlink Network Systems Ltd. is one of India's leading networking companies. It was established to
propel the Indian market in the ield of Network Infrastructure. Pioneer in the ield of Active networking,
it ofers an integrated value proposition from design and development to sales and marketing, and service and
support. The Company has a robust product portfolio and a nationwide reach through its network of
national and regional distributors, resellers and system integrators. Its major strength of pillars is its lagship brands Digilite, Digisol, Digicare
that caters equally to the Networking space, motherboards and Support services.
Sparsh has revolutionized the security market as made in India brand by being Indias irst irm to focus on indigenous
design and manufacture of technologically advanced electronic security devices. It is a result of its focus on innovation
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and quaity cntr that Sny Singare icked Sarsh t design and anufacture CCD Bard Caeras fr irst tie in Indian arket. Sarshs visin is t ut India n the gba a fr designing and anufacturing high quaity and techngicay advanced eectrnic security equients ike Anag caera, digita vide recrder, IP caera, Switcher, anag seed de.
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TVC caaigns, rint ad caaign, utdr, radi, rad shws and in-stre rtin in a ajr cities in India.
VMware is the eader in virtuaizatin and cud infrastructure sutins that enabe businesses t thrive in the Cud Era. Custers rey n VMware t he the transfr the way they buid, deiver and cnsue Infratin Techngy resurces in a anner that is evutinary
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A strage industry eader, WD rduces reiabe, high-erfrance hard disk drives. These drives are deyed by OEMs and integratrs in deskt and bie cuters, enterrise cuting systes, ebedded systes and cnsuer eectrnics aicatins, as we as by the cany in rviding its wn strage rducts. After the acquisitin f Hitachi Gba Strage Techngies (HGST), the cany has further exanded its R&D resurces and cnsidated a brader rduct rtfi, greater anufacturing scae and a arger gegrahic ftrint. WDs rducts incude Hard Drives that cater t bth enterrises and sa businesses, Prtabe Drives, Externa HDD, Externa strage, WD TV Media ayers, netwrk
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