Iris to bundle PCs with Microsoft OS

NEW DELHI, INDIA: Iris Computers has tied up with Microsoft to bundle their PCs with Microsoft’s operating system (OS). These PCs will further be made available in the market through Iris’ resellers. With this move the distributor is hopeful that they will be able to further help Microsoft in discouraging the use of pirated versions of Microsoft’s OS. 

Elaborating further, Sanjeev Krishen, Director, Iris Computers mentioned, “We had approached Microsoft and informed them that about 60 percent of PCs sold by us did not having the original OS in them. Microsoft appreciated our concern and following this tie up we will be bundling the OEM product along with our PCs.”

In addition to this the company has also taken up the distributorship of LG IPI monitors. As part of its product portfolio expansion, Iris had tied up with HCL, APC and Dell this fiscal. Iris supplied APC UPS to Bihar prison, a Rs 1 crore project that gave a major boost to their business.

In order to improve their logistics further the distributor has already opened branches in Nagpur, Surat, Varanasi, Panchkula and Madurai, and is planning to add branches in regions including Ranchi, Patna, Hubli and Karnal.

Talking about the same Krishen stated, “We have strong presence in the North region and a significant contribution comes from both the West and South region. However, we are planning to foray in to many parts of the eastern region and strengthen our business further.”