Sify to offer cloud computing services

CHENNAI, INDIA: Sify Technologies Limited, an Internet service provider, launched its consumer cloud platform, Sify Mylife.

With this launch, Sify users can connect to Sify Mylife from its 1.6 lakh odd cybercafes also called Sify e-ports.

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Cybercafes can in turn also connect to Sify mylife either through a Sify broadband connection or a specially designed 'Sify Edge device'.

Sify Mylife will soon be accessible through Sify home broadband, Sify.com, mobile phones and the cloud connection device.

Raju Vegesna, chairman and MD, Sify Technologies Ltd, said, "Having completed a phase of restructuring and consolidation, Sify is now all set to unveil its new consumer business strategy. Sify mylife is a platform that will offer multiple services to our end consumers through our rich eco-system of cybercafes, advertisers and partners."

Natesh Mani, president, Consumer Infrastructure Business, Sify Technologies Ltd, said, "In India, consumers aspire for a digital lifestyle. But the low penetration of connected PCs is a challenge. Moreover, 37 percent of internet access happens from shared access points like cybercafes.Connecting to Sify mylife will make a cybercafe a one-stop shop for several lifestyle needs of its existing and potential consumers and open up multiple revenue streams."