LG forays into the Education Vertical with its new line of IT Business Solutions
• LG’s Business Solutions Division forays into education sector by launching new Technology products.
• LG India’s Business Solution Division aims to achieve additional revenue of 200 Crores with this launch
• With LG’s Network Monitors, one Desktop PC can be shared by up to 11 users.
• Schools, colleges and educational institutions are key focus segments
Chennai, November 4, 2009: LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. (LGEIL), announced its foray into the education vertical by offering its innovative cutting edge technology product line of IT business solutions. The company, known for developing the best in technology had widened its portfolio in the B2B segment with the launch of innovative solutions in the last quarter and now is moving towards broadening its horizons in the educational segment.
After an overwhelming response to LG’s breakthrough technology products in the area of PC Virtualisation, Image Projections, Network Storage and Commercial display business solutions, LG aims to widen its reach by enhancing the learning process for the learning hubs (schools and colleges) of the country through innovative products like Network Monitors, Digital Signages, E-boards and many more.
“Taking forward our global vision, LG India will focus on expanding in the advanced technology sphere. LG is foraying into Educational Sector of the country through its IT business solutions. This will not only enhance the learning process but also provide the much needed technological innovation in the sector. We are sure that with our new product line we will be able to offer solutions catering to various needs of the educational sector. LG’s Network Monitors offer lower Total Cost of Ownership by sharing a Desktop with 11 users thereby reducing the Electricity & Maintenance cost.” said Mr. R. Manikandan, Business Group Marketing Head, Business Solutions, LG Electronics Indian Pvt. Ltd.
Continuing to invest in the business segment, the new segment will further strengthen the LG’s market Leadership position in IT segment.
The three innovative business solutions
Solution 1:
LG Network Monitors work on the principle of Desktop PC Visualization. It has been developed to meet the demand for a low-cost solution to the PC replacement cycle. LG Network Monitor is a solution that can redistribute the mostly unused 90% of a PC’s resources to several users, simultaneously, thereby, reducing the TCO up to 60%.
Say for a class of 40 students, only 4 Desktop PCs are enough and 40 NW monitors can be attached. The educational content can be in the form of Powerpoint presentations or movie files that would enhance one-to-one teaching process with a computer access to every student.
One time HW infrastructure cost at Rs 15,000/- per student.
Solution 2:
LG E-board – Replacing the conventional technique of disseminating information, LG E-boards provide ultimate solutions through its superb features. It is a touchscreen 60” Plasma display with built-in PC. It can play all educational content which can be explained by writing on the screen itself. Not only this, but also the product is low on maintenance and would create a healthy teaching in an easy manner.
One time Hardware Infrastructure cost/studen: Rs 20000/-
Solution 3:
LG Touchscreen Monitors + LG Projectors + LG Software + one Desktop PC – This solution assists in providing the educational content in the form of PPT / movie that will be run from the PC. Using the touchscreen Monitor, the teacher can explain calculations / formulae etc by writing on the screen using a stylus. The same image will be put up on the White board through a projector. Involving low infrastructure cost, such products are more beneficial benefits such as interactive learning and uniform standard of teaching.
One time HW infrastructure Cost / student: 5,000/-
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