Nivio - World's first Windows® based online desktop launched
Nivio, the world's first Windows® based online desktop was launched in New Delhi today. The service allows global access to a personal virtual desktop from any internet connected device providing the users with complete freedom. Nivio will also provide a rich variety of services on demand to its subscribers which will include rental of software applications, access to a rich library of educational content and expandable storage to keep all your pictures, music and data.
Tweet-- Nivio, the world’s first Windows® based online desktop was launched in New Delhi today. The service allows global access to a personal virtual desktop from any internet connected device providing the users with complete freedom. Nivio will also provide a rich variety of services on demand to its subscribers which will include rental of software applications, access to a rich library of educational content and expandable storage to keep all your pictures, music and data.
Nivio enhances the computing experience by providing a simple, affordable, stress free computingin a robust & secure computing environment. According to Sachin Duggal, Founder & CEO, Nivio, “Desktop stresses have always been a concern for all computer users. Loss of data, spam & virus attacks have taken peace out of our lives. I have always believed that the world would change if computing would be simple. Originally named myremoteworkstation, I dreamed of a desktop that was anywhere and nowhere; that was stress-free and fault-less. And Nivio was born”
“I am glad that the industry has believed in my ideas and Nivio has already captivated the imagination of many Investment Bankers & raised over $3.5 million through Private Equity. Also, the promoters of Videocon hold a stake in the company. The service has a very compelling value proposition and we are confident that Nivio will have instant takers.” Sachin adds. The company also plans to raise US$ 5 million to fuel expansion and growth within the next 6 months.
Nivio has gained tremendous popularity after successful beta testing in the UK. Being device technology agnostic, Nivio will be useful to all desktop users in accessing ones’ Windows® desktop remotely through Mac, Windows and & even some handhelds and will provide them with a real desktop experience.
Iqbal Gandham, Chief Business Strategist at Nivio, avers, “The beta testing of Nivio has ensured us that the service has the potential of making it big in the Industry. We aim at registering 100,000 trial users by end of December 2007.” Iqbal was the founder of Net4India, Net4domain, Phonewala & IP Clouds.
After a free one month trial, the cost of subscription is at Rs. 399/- per month. To facilitate its usage for students, the Nivio subscription is kept at a reduced fee of Rs. 199/- per month only. Registration is a single step process and can be done at www.nivio.com
Background information on NivioNivio user in India:
In India, Nivio is expected to be used by majority of student community who cannot afford a personal computer and have daily education requirements on computer.
The second powerful category is executives on the move, who cannot afford to loose data and wish for peaceful computing.
Nivio can be used by parents for imparting computer education to their kids ensuring security of their own desktop and data.
In Short! Every computer user can benefit with Nivio.
Nivio in India
Where to register: www.nivio.com
How to register: A user needs fill a small form on the website. A confirmation of registration is sent via email. The user can simply log into his/her account & enter the world of Nivio.
Nivio comes at a special price of Rs. 399 per month in India that is further discounted to Rs. 199.50 per month for students. Nivio believes in empowering students and has also equipped the service with educational content and easily expandable storage.
The base package comes with 5GB of online storage, a host of free applications and security services that protect the virtual desktop and data from viruses, spam and malware.
Nivio base package includes:
· Windows XP
· 5 GB Space
· Back Up
· Virus Protection
· Antispam
· Hundreds of software applications available to use, trial or buy
· Free Software
o Adobe Reader 8
o Foxit Reader
o Google Talk
o iTunes
o KlipFolio
o Mindjet MindManager Viewer 6
o Mozilla Firefox
o Mozilla Thunderbird
o NVU
o OpenOffice.org Base
o OpenOffice.org Calc
o OpenOffice.org Draw
o OpenOffice.org Impress
o OpenOffice.org Math
o OpenOffice.org Writer
o QuickTime Player
o Winamp
o Windows Live Messenger
o WinRAR
o Yahoo! Messenger
· Paid software
o Microsoft Office Word 2003
o Microsoft Office Access 2003
o Microsoft Office Excel 2003
o Microsoft Office InfoPath 2003
o Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
o Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003
o Microsoft Office Publisher 2003
Notes to Editor
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