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HTC enters India market by opening Dopod India December 30, 2006 [General] | By Edward J. R. India is the second largest (population-wise) country in the world (over 1 billion citizens), so it is an important event that now HTC will be involved there more directly... Information from Dopod (subsidiary of HTC for Asia) follows. * * * * * Dopod International Enters the India Market Unveils three new International handset models Dopod Communication (India) Private Limited, a PDA phone and Smartphone provider, today officially announced its entry in India. To mark the occasion Dopod International also unveiled three new handset models: the 818Pro, the C800 and the C720W. With its entry in India, Dopod International would offer sophisticated and innovative converged solutions to the Indian consumers, which would be at par with the best designs and trends prevalent internationally. The distribution of its handsets models in India would start through a strategic tie-up with National Distributor, Jaina Marketing & Associates. In addition, the company will also initiate discussions with leading operators in the Indian market. In the first phase Dopod International plans to make its handsets available to Indian customers in 10 cities initially, and there are plans to increase to 25 cities within 2007 . “We are thrilled to be a part of the Indian telecommunications market – one of the fastest growing and most dynamic in the world,” said Mr. Jack Tong, CEO, Dopod International Corp. “Since its inception in 2002, Dopod International Corp. has been totally committed to providing the ultimate in digital connectivity to its customers. The launch of Dopod International here in India represents the start of a new and exciting chapter in the Indian telecommunications landscape. Our range of Windows Mobile devices namely the C800, C720 and 818Pro, will allow Indian business leaders to manage their business communications while being on the move and enjoy & experience true mobility,” he further added. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ajay Sharma, Regional Sales Manager, Dopod Communication (India), said, “The launch of the three handset models - C800, C720 and 818 Pro in India underline our recognition and commitment to the needs of enterprise & business segment in India. Today, we are pleased to offer handsets that aim to provide the combined power of telecom & IT through a unique, convergent solution with Microsoft that will change the way Indian business leaders & SMEs manage business communication while being on the move.” In just two years, Dopod International Corp. has become Asia’s fastest growing mobile communications company largely due to its successful partnerships with two world class industry leaders: High Tech Computer (HTC) and Microsoft. HTC is the world’s leading manufacturer of Smartphones and Pocket PCs and currently manufactures around 80 percent of the mobile phones running on the Windows Operating Systems. Today, HTC’s client list includes many of the prominent players in the electronic-device industry. Microsoft’s robust Windows Mobile 5.0 Operating System provides the ultimate unified environment for phone applications for Dopod. Its enhanced platform flexibility allows greater scope to customize devices and solutions. The platform also includes updated Microsoft Office software and persistent memory storage for more efficient data management; and a powerful multimedia experience with Windows Media Player 10 Mobile and support for hard drives. Commenting on Dopod International Corp’s entry into the India market, Mr. Sumeet Gugnani, Business Group Head, Microsoft India, said, “ We are delighted to welcome Dopod International Corp, one of our leading Windows Mobile device partners in Asia, to India. Microsoft is committed to offering the highest value proposition to its customers both in terms of software and choice of form factors. Increasingly, we are seeing customers in India, like in other parts of the world, wanting and demanding Windows Mobile powered phones. Dopod International’s entry will further expand the portfolio of Windows Mobile devices available to the Indian consumer. I am confident that the Company will be able to replicate its Asian success in the Indian market too and we wish them all success in their endeavours.” Dopod International Corp. is now in India after it has successfully established itself in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Australia. To learn more click here (and select "India").  Post your comment (free registration is required to post, but if you register you can edit your posts later) [ 2 Comments ]
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