Handheld devices based Computerization of Accounts for Small Business Enterprises in India :

In a bid to take information technology to the masses in India, the need arises for a low-cost mass access device that will take IT to the masses with applications related to their area of work. Handheld devices, which work on batteries, are the low cost alternatives to PCs.  The key to bridging the digital divide is to have shared devices that permit truly simple and natural user interfaces based on sight, touch and audio. The Smart Card feature that the Handheld/PalmTop provides enables the Handheld/PalmTop to be shared by a community. Humble people can get the benefits of Information Technology in a shared ambience using these handheld devices.

Application development using the handheld devices is one of the core areas of competence building. Our objective is to develop customized solutions using low cost devices to help IT reach the Indian masses.

Computerization of Accounts for Small Business enterprises using pocketable access device is one of the scheme for the harnessing of IT solutions to the service of small businessmen, the real back burners of Indian Service Economy.

The Application Service Provider will enable a business enterprise to network with other enterprises, suppliers and consumers across the world. It will facilitate e-commerce with maintenance of accounts of small business, Internet, educational programs, fax, e-mail, voice-mail, chat room and discussion forums.  Such ASP s may be manned by trained software professional with requisite infrastructures like Uninterrupted Power Supply, Printer, and Internet Connectivity etc. for all support and handholding services against a period-based subscription fee.

A feasibility study of the application with security implications along with prototype development has already started. Conception of the application, System Documentation and System Design are in the progress. Details of the security features to be incorporated into the applications are being explored.

Low Cost Interactive Multimedia Content Creation : 

With the rapid advancement towards convergence of various information delivery systems such as TV, Telephone, Computers and Computer Networks etc. it has become  feasible to offer 'IT services' using conventional forms of information delivery systems. The integration of information delivery system with Internet has been a major facilitator for empowering people with information. This will in turn improve the quality of life and also social and economic status of the Indian Masses.

Reinforcement of social integration through Content Creation for Sikkim and North Eastern States is one of few major activities in the process of making this centre a resource centre for multimedia content creation. Development of Content using multimedia as tool in the field of cultural heritage, education, training, literacy, health awareness and hence linking common people to the main stream is the goal.