Linux software major, Turbolinux, has entered into a new distribution partnership with eSys Information Technologies. The tie up opens up channels for Turbolinux products and enables eSys Technologies to enhance its offering of Linux based Operating systems & Applications. This partnership will further help strengthen and maximize Turbolinux's exposure and market share in the Indian & SAARC countries amongst the growing enterprise segment.
Through the tie up, eSys has acquired a product portfolio that includes Turbolinux's Desktop Operating System, Server Operating Systems, Linux-based Enterprise Applications and Hardware Devices that run on Linux Operating System. Turbolinux operating environments run on a wide range of hardware platforms and configurations - on processors from Intel to IBM, and systems from thin clients to mainframes. Turbolinux embraces the best of Open Source, industry standards, and commercial software with products that integrate into existing IT environments to leverage and protect an organization's computing investments.
On the tie-up Mr. Neeraj Chauhan, COO, eSys Information Technologies said, "This assignment has broadened the avenue to take the business of distribution to newer heights. eSys will optimize its channel network in the best possible way to make the latest of the Software accessible to every segment of the market. Our effort will be the further enhancement of Turbolinx's endeavor to make IT environment more precise and consumer friendly."
" India is becoming a global center for software development and has a high level of understanding and acceptance of open source software technologies," said Noriaki Fukuyasu, President of Turbolinux India . He further said, "With our decision to partner with eSys Technologies in India and SAARC countries, we plan to leverage eSys' existing competencies to expand the Linux platform throughout the entire region."
Talking on the market reach, Mr. Fukuyasu said, "eSys has a very strong distribution network in the tier 2 markets of India . This partnership with eSys will help Turbolinux target these important 'B' and 'C' class cities as well, where currently we have virtually no presence." |
