Novatium - Affordable Computing in India

Nova net PC is a complete desktop with in-built internet access,chat webcam reaching your home just like cable TV service . A network home computer means you get the benefits of a PC without worrying about maintenance ,security and upgrades Novatium sells net PC for $100-just within the reach of India's growing middle class.This price is less than the children machine XO .The monthly rental plans begin at $10 with a broad band connection. Nova net PC supports all Network OS namely Windows 2000,windows 2003, solaris 9 and 10. How to buy net PC? You can buy from their website after registration . Watch ... Read Full Story

The two partners leading the NEA investment round are Kittu Killuri and Ben Mathias. New Enterprise Associates (NEA), a leading U.S.-based venture capital firm, today announced an investment in Novatium Solutions, a company committed to making affordable and pervasive computing a reality in India. Headquartered in Chennai and promoted by well-established IT industry stalwarts, Novatium Solutions has launched a first-of-its-kind computing service with a vision to reach 50 million homes in the next five years. The NEA investment will be used to support Novatium’s expansion plans beyond Chennai. As a result of the investment, Krishna “Kittu” Kolluri, NEA General Partner, and Ben Mathias, Vice ... Read Full Story

A company called Novatium just launched an intriguing new service in New Delhi in partnership with MTNL. You can now get a computer for an up-front cost of Rs 1,999 (excluding the monitor) and Rs 399 per month for Internet connectivity. The service is being currently being offered in New Delhi with plans to add 3 additional cities later this year including Mumbai and Bangalore. How does it work? All of the computing power is located in a central site and delivered to your home through your Internet connection. This dramatically lowers the cost of the computer for your home. Read Full Story

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