Sai Infosystems to avail video telephony services

AHMEDABAD, INDIA: In their bid to enhance the communication experiences of customers across the country, Ahmedabad-based Sai Infosystems has tied up with BSNL to offer video telephony services on the latter's broadband network.

While the tie-up was announced in Ahmedabad on May 16, the commercial roll-out of the services will begin from August 10.

Talking about the tie up, Sunil Kakkad, CMD, Sai Infosystems stated, "Sai has been into system integration business for quite some time now. However, we are now looking at diversifying into telecom space. Even though the concept of video conferencing has been prevalent within corporates, the high equipment and service costs have discouraged the common people to adopt video conferencing and enjoy its benefits further. Sai will ensure that video communication services are made affordable for the masses."

 The tie-up will see Sai Infosystems offer value added services on wire-line as well as wireless medium. While the connectivity for the service will be provided by BSNL, the service will be provided and marketed by Sai.

In addition, a wide range of phone equipments from simple to high end models have also been introduced in the market.

The launch will be done in a phased manner across North and West India. Initially with bigger cities like Ahmedabad and the state capitals will be covered and gradually it will be introduced in North and West India.

In addition to this, the company has chalked out several growth plans that will see it strengthen its own brand of PCs and laptops further.

Sai already has a Rs 10,000 desktop and Rs 15,000 laptop as part of its product portfolio and will be introducing Rs 10,000 laptop by the end of September this year.

Following the launch, Sai will strengthen its retail presence by entering into partnership with LFR's and SFR's.

"We have around 400 support engineers on board and our technical expertise will help us penetrate into the upcountry market further," added Kakkad.