MTNL And Novatium Introduce MTNL Nova Navigator

Top Quote A Unique Computing Service / Offering on MTNL Broadband Service. End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) July 08, 2010 - The MTNL Nova Navigator is the world's first Maintenance Free & obsolescence-proof PC as a service.

    Delivers superior computing experience with no hassles such as hardware upgrades or software updates and is completely protected from Viruses.

    With 5 seconds start up, it enables users to access latest contents and applications over the internet in just few clicks.

    Available to existing and new subscribers of MTNL broadband in Delhi. The service would also be available in Mumbai by end of July.

    The widgets based Active Desktop allows users to add widgets of different genre, change themes and skins, can launch ASSIST and settings.

    Ministry of IT and Communications sees Nova Navigator as a world-class innovation for computing in India

    The price of MTNL Nova Navigator starts at Rs 4999/- (includes USB Keyboard, USB mouse and Nova Navigator Console) with Nova Computing monthly charges starting at Rs. 249/- excluding broadband charges.

    Novatium Solutions Private Limited, a Company with a vision to provide Relevant, Simple and Affordable 'Computing for the next billion', today announced the launch of MTNL Nova Navigator Service for the MTML broadband subscribers in Delhi and Mumbai. MTNL, with their High Speed Broadband will revolutionize the concept of computing, as a "service", rather than a "product".

    MTNL Nova Navigator can be used for both Internet access and Computing Applications. The services include comprehensive computing experience with special emphasis on Internet, gaming, digital entertainment, online education, telephony and business productivity. It supports Linux and Windows Operating systems. MTNL Nova Navigator delivers computing experience which is superior in performance, simpler to use, with substantial savings on investment. MTNL Nova Navigator is an 'obsolescence-proof computing service', with all manageability carried out centrally through the server, where the subscriber would automatically get 'on air' upgrades totally free of cost from anywhere across the world. MTNL Nova Navigator is a 'zero maintenance' access device and is easy to Plug & Play with the comfort at your home or office. Nova Navigator offers enhanced features such as 3G support, plug and play printer support, faster browsing and multimedia amongst others. It has the technical superiority to match up with all software advancements and yet it has the simplicity of an appliance. Coupled with its affordability, MTNL Nova Navigator is a one-stop computing solution for almost everyone.

    Partnering with Novatium Solutions Private Limited will give MTNL a unique opportunity to expand high speed broadband market with the unique computing services in India through Nova Navigator.

    Shri Kuldeep Singh, CMD, MTNL said, "MTNL has been constantly innovating to champion the adoption of broadband usage in the country. MTNL Nova Navigator powered by Novatium's patented technology has added the strategy of true utility computing for MTNL's fixed line customers who have so far stayed away from computing due to the cost and complexities involved. We will truly democratize access to information, and with our huge connectivity and infrastructure, MTNL hopes to give a new wind to the computing and broadband revolution in the country."

    Mr. Alok Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Novatium Solutions Pvt. Ltd. said, "India is on the verge of witnessing a computing revolution and we hope to be its engine. Nova Navigator coupled with MTNL Broadband has the potential to revolutionize the entire computing market in Delhi and Mumbai. We are getting encouraging responses from subscribers and expect tremendous growth in the current fiscal. We are looking at attaining a subscriber base of 2 lakhs by the end of the financial year 2010-11. The vision of Novatium is to provide simple and affordable computing for the next billion."

    Novatium provides this powerful, zero maintenance computing service at affordable value starting from Rs 4999/- that comprises of Nova Navigator Console, USB Keyboard and USB Mouse with Nova Computing Charges starting from Rs. 249/- excluding broadband charges for MTNL subscribers and Delhi and Mumbai.

    About Storage capabilities:
    Nova Navigator has an option of storing data files either internally or externally or at the server end (remote storage option). Nova Navigator is also available with 160GB Hard disk space for the user to load OS, store applications and software apart from user data files in Internal Storage at a price of Rs.7099/-.

    External Storage - Users can save data files either in USB Storage devices like Pen drive or External Hard Disk.
    Remote Storage - Data files can also be saved in the Server for an additional charge.
    10 GB @ Rs.50/- per month + tax
    50 GB - Rs.150/- per month + tax
    The files saved on the server can also be accessed by existing users from anywhere outside by just logging into the customer portal, nGene.

    About Novatium Solutions Pvt Ltd:
    Novatium, the leading provider of Managed Utility Computing as a Service in the country, builds affordable and simple computing platform to provide comprehensive computing solutions. Novatium has top-of-the-line expertise in core computing environments like Linux development, hardware platform, media processing, product testing, research in networking and audio/video technology, network administration, Linux/Windows system administration, Linux internals, programming and X windows. The company has two platforms of services for the country, Nova Navigator and Nova netPC with all India availability. Novatium's core strength lies in their management team which a pool of expertise has centered on competency areas like product development, solutions, sales and marketing.

    Novatium's innovation is in the area of providing easy to use computing having developed the 'Utility Computing Paradigm', to achieve the goal of providing simple computing. The utility computing involves providing computing services based on 'Pay as you Use' utility model. The underlying principle is that users subscribe only to the required applications and resources opted for a desired period. Novatium provides home computing service across India and its simplicity of computing provides unique utility computing service, coupled with ease of navigation, data security and freedom from the hassles of application and software maintenance and upgrades.

    About MTNL:
    MTNL since its inception nearly two decades ago has been providing the best of services to its customers in Delhi and Mumbai at most affordable prices. With nearly 48000 strong workforce, 492 state of the art digital exchanges and "state of the art network", the company has unparallel infrastructure in Delhi and Mumbai. It has become one of Asia's largest telecommunication company and first Indian PSU to be listed at NYSE. MTNL's Joint ventures and Subsidiaries include United Telecom Limited (UTL) and Mahanagar Telephone Mauritius Limited (MTML). The company's latest offerings include Wi-Fi Services and Digital Signature Certification. The company will continue its journey to excellence in providing the best services at affordable prices to its customers.

    For more details and to subscribe to this service, customers could reach 1500 MTNL Toll Free Number or SMS "Nova" to 575758.

    For further Information please contact:

    Mr. R.M.Tiwari
    General Manager (Marketing) - MTNL
    Contact : +91 9868139000
    Email: mmktgnd ( @ ) bol dot net dot in
    Mr. Rahul Nair
    Novatium Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
    Contact: +91 9791035313
    Email:rahul.nair ( @ ) novatium dot com
    Ms. Neha Sharma
    Adfactors PR
    Contact: +91 9818651278
    Email : neha.sharma ( @ ) adfactorspr dot com

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