HCL’S NEW NET EDGEBOX SET TO REVOLUTIONIZE VOICE & NETWORKING FOR EMERGING ENTERPRISES

- A unique solution that consolidates data, voice and IT services in a single multi-function device -

New Delhi, November 20, 2007: Moving a step further in offering simplified IT solutions to India’s emerging businesses, HCL Infosystems Ltd, India’s premier information enabler and the country’s leading System Integration and Distribution Company today announced the launch of HCL net edgeBOX, a unique multi-function gateway that consolidates data, voice and IT services in a single device. This innovation in convergence delivers superior value to the SMe’s and their corporate branch offices.

‘HCL net edgeBOX’ is designed to provide emerging businesses with a smarter way of reducing their Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by dramatically simplifying deployment and management of enterprise networking services. By replacing up to 8 devices, HCL net edgeBOX delivers unprecedented savings in costs, space and management time of networking and connectivity. Equipped with connectivity options like Ethernet, ADSL modem and even a 3G data card, the device offers hassle-free connectivity to all popular wired and wireless broadband services.

Announcing the launch, Mr. Rajiv Thapar, Associate Vice President and Head – SMB Business, HCL Infosystems Limited said, “The new HCL net edgeBOX leverages HCL’s technology leadership to offer unparalleled simplicity in business networking to the emerging businesses. This multi-function device packs comprehensive data, voice and IT services in a single gateway. Backed by HCL’s assurance of nationwide service and support network, the HCL net edgeBOX delivers ultimate value to SMEs and branch operations of large enterprises looking for an advanced all-in-one solution to take care of their networking needs.”

HCL net edgeBOX is available in a wide range of scalable hardware platforms and it incorporates all major networking technologies and features, including VoIP, IP-PBX, VPNs, security, NAC and QoS. To the emerging businesses looking to maximize their IT investments, HCL net edgeBOX offers basic IT applications including web server, e-mail server and data storage, without the need for keeping specialist in-house IT staff. HCL has announced ready nationwide availability of HCL net edgeBOX through its channel partners and the device is priced at Rs. 89,990/- onwards.

HCL has partnered with Technology Partner Critical Links, a global company specializing in networking technology, to develop the HCL net edgeBOX which is based on Critical’s award winning converged network access devices.

“HCL Net edgeBOX is the perfect device for emerging business”, said Peter Tyndale, Sales Director for Critical Links, “the SME base is growing at a massive pace worldwide and India is no exception. In order to sustain and grow they need ICT infrastructure that gives them competitive advantage, without the concerns of cost and manageability.”

When deployed at the edge of a customer’s network, HCL net edgeBOX allows a Service Provider to remotely provision, support and maintain voice and data services such as a fully featured IP-PBX and VoIP, gateway, security, QoS, collaboration, WiFi, router, and file storage. A very well suited solution for large telecom companies and ISPs for delivery of value-added managed services to their broadband customers.

About Critical Links:

Critical Links was launched in 2006 as a spinout from an established and successful software engineering company – Critical Software – with a solid reputation for software reliability (CMM-3, ISO900, ISO9001) and a renowned customer base on the telecom, aerospace and defence fields.

For more information visit www.critical-links.com

About HCL Infosystems:

HCL Infosystems Ltd, with revenue (TTM) of US $ 2.9 Bn (Rs. 12162 crores) is India’s premier information enabling and ICT System Integration company offering a wide spectrum of ICT products that includes Computing, Storage, Networking, Security, Telecom, Imaging and Retail. HCL is a one-stop-shop for all the ICT requirements of an organization.

India’s leading System Integration and Infrastructure Management Services Organization, HCL has specialized expertise across verticals including Telecom, BFSI, E-Governance & Power.

HCL has India’s largest distribution and retail network, taking to market a range of Digital Lifestyle products in partnership with leading global ICT brands, including Nokia, Apple, Casio, Kodak, Toshiba, Bull, Ericsson, Cisco, Microsoft, Konica Minolta and many more.

HCL today has India’s largest vertically integrated computer manufacturing facility with over three decades of electronic manufacturing experience HCL desktops is the largest selling brand into the enterprise space.

With India’s largest ICT services network that reaches to every corner of India, HCL’s award winning Support Services makes it the preferred choice of enterprise and consumers alike.

For more information please visit us at www.hclinfosystems.in

About HCL Enterprise:

HCL Enterprise is a leading global technology and IT enterprise with revenues (TTM) of US $ 4.4 Bn (Rs. 18525 crores). The HCL Enterprise comprises two companies listed in India – HCL Technologies & HCL Infosystems. The 3-decade-old enterprise, founded in 1976, is India’s original IT garage start-up. Its range of offerings span Product Engineering, Technology and Application Services, BPO, Infrastructure Services, IT Hardware, Systems Integration, and distribution of ICT products. The HCL team comprises over 51,000 professionals of diverse nationalities, who operate from 18 countries including 360 points of presence in India. HCL has global partnerships with several leading Fortune 1000 firms, including leading IT and Technology firms.

For more information please visit www.hcl.in

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