Intel India made a significant contribution to the ‘Make in India’ initiative by unveiling a range of domestically manufactured laptops and IT products at the India Tech Ecosystem Summit in New Delhi. The event, attended by local manufacturers, emphasized Intel’s dedication to supporting technology-led growth in alignment with the Indian government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative.
Highlights included the launch of a locally manufactured server powered by 4th Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors by Mega Networks and C-DAC’s High-Performance Compute server Rudra. Over 25 products, including Banking on Wheels, Thin Clients, All-in-One clients, multi-function kiosks, and more, were displayed by 10+ ODMs, OEMs, and other ecosystem players.
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On the consumer side, we saw demos and showcases from Indian Laptop brands like AIR, Wings, Zebronics, and Optiemus. Intel has been partnering and working closely with these home-grown laptop brands to bring high-quality laptops running on Intel platforms that will compete with foreign brands. We also saw some laptops aimed at the education space from brands like AIR, the rugged sub 20K laptops looked promising and came with excellent build quality and battery life to enable seamless in-class use cases for students.
Santhosh Viswanathan, Vice President & Managing Director, India Region, Intel, stated, “The dynamic landscape of electronic manufacturing in India signifies a promising journey characterized by growth and diversification. India is well-positioned to establish itself as a hub for global electronics manufacturing, and Intel is fully committed to the Government of India’s Make in India initiative. This showcase featuring a range of locally designed and manufactured electronics and IT products signifies a shift beyond assembly to innovation and self-reliance, serving as a testament towards a future where India plays a role in shaping technology on the global stage.”
The event provided a platform for matchmaking between government entities, enterprises, OEMs, local ecosystems, and Taiwanese ODMs, fostering domestic and international collaboration, knowledge exchange, and business opportunities. Distinguished speakers from the government and leading ecosystem players, including Microsoft and Google, delivered keynotes, sharing insights and perspectives on the future of technology in India.
Gokul V Subramaniam, Intel India President & Vice President, Client Computing Group, highlighted Intel’s commitment to bringing together engineering leadership, ecosystem collaboration, and production at scale. He stated, “Today’s showcase is a culmination of that commitment – highlighting the capabilities from the local ecosystem and products from customers. Make in India initiative will bring diverse engineering disciplines to the forefront, one that will bring innovation and production leadership together to serve India and the global market.”
India’s electronics manufacturing industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, presenting numerous opportunities. Intel remains committed to enabling access and opportunities for the technology ecosystem in India, continuing collaboration with the government, industry, and start-up community to create a meaningful impact for the country.
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