There are a lot of concerns seen among the channel with GST implementation approaching, but as they are getting to know more about it, the channel community is learning that it canalso bring along several opportunities. This week we bring you news on GST which are extremely insightful.
Industry observers feel that the GST roll-out will prove to be a turning point for IT vendors, channel partners and business users.
Other important news updates include Dell EMC’s Global Partner Summit held this week which unveiled its vision for the Global Channels organization.
This week we also learn that Intex looks to boost partner base as looks at 40 percent growth from its accessories business.
At the same time, Cisco Systems, will work with the government of Andhra Pradesh to promote small businesses in the state.
DIGISOL Systems is likely to have closer interaction with channel partners which includes one-on-one interaction and effective usage of social media.
Here are some of the top stories of the week on Channel Times you would not want to miss. Read on to find out more.
Intex Gears Up For Accessories, Boosts Partner Network
Home-grown company Intex looks at garnering 40 percent growth and Rs 140 crore in revenues from its accessories business. The accessories segment at present mainly consists of unbranded products.
The company at present manufactures products in this category which includes power banks and chargers. Read More
GBS Unveils Showrooms In Madurai, Chennai
GBS Computers, a leading laptop player in Tamil Nadu has come up with two new showrooms in Madurai and Chennai.
The retailer, with existing showroom exclusively for Lenovo, has explored the option of a multi-branded service center exclusively for Laptops. The company also claims there is no exclusive multibrand laptop service center in madurai. Read More
Only Small Taxpayers Can Avail Quaterly Filings: Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the quarterly filing of returns under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was not workable for taxpayers above Rs 50 lakh turnover.
“For all tax payers it is not workable to have quarterly return because input tax credit has to be given every month,” Jaitley said in a letter to All India Congress Committee general secretary Digvijaya Singh. Read More
GST To Offer Immense Opportunities For IT Vendors, Partners
The Indian IT industry is chasing a $1 billion opportunity with the advent of the goods and services tax (GST) regime, at a time when the sector is going through a bad patch with a slowing demand environment. Industry observers feel that the GST roll-out will provide the sector an opportunity akin to the Y2K phenomenon. In other word, this would prove to be a turning point for IT vendors, channel partners and business users. Read More
Excellon Rolls Out Cloud-based GST Software EXACT
With less than two months left for the implementation of the historic Goods and Services Tax (GST), the enterprises across the industry domain are gearing up for the uniform tax regime that intends to replace various Central and State government taxes. In a bid to ensure hassle-free GST compliance for businesses, Nagpur based technology software provider Excellon Software, recently launched a cloud-based GST software ‘EXACT’. Read More
Digisol To Have Face-To-Face Interactions With Channels Across India
DIGISOL Systems, a 100 percent subsidiary of Smartlink Network Systems, an Indian manufacturer of networking products is likely to have closer interaction with channel partners which includes one-on-one interaction and effective usage of social media. Read More
Dell EMC Highlights Enormous Opportunities For Channel Partners
The Dell Technologies’ Global Channel is a $35 billion business, bigger than industry heavyweights such as Nike, Facebook and Starbucks, and still has a relatively low share of wallet with customers and partners. The opportunity is enormous, and given the ongoing interest in the Dell and EMC combination, customers want to hear more on the full range of products and services Dell EMC can bring to bear, said Dell EMC on its official blog. Read More
Our Partners Help Us Go From Strength To Strength: Solix
For Big Data provider Solix Technologies, the future of business lies in being data driven and doing real time analytics and to garner opportunities, while the focus needs to revolve around new technologies. It is looking forward to build and strengthen its partner ecosystem in India as well as globally. Read More
Cisco To Work With AP Govt To Promote Small Businesses In The State
IT networking major, Cisco Systems, will work with the government of Andhra Pradesh to promote small businesses in the state. This was agreed when Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, currently on a visit to the US, called on John Chambers, Executive Chairman and former CEO of Cisco Systems, on May 9. Naidu, and the delegation he is leading, visited the Cisco office at San Jose on the fifth day of their US tour, according to a statement from the CM’s Office. Read More
Acer-TAIT IT CUP 2017 Connects Channel Partners
The Mumbai-based Trade Association of Information Technology (TAIT), the premier association of IT companies, recently organised the Acer TAIT IT Cup 2017 for their partners, at the Khalsa College Ground, Matunga. The tournament was sponsored by Acer and supported with player’s kit by Acer and IDFC Bank.
The tournament was inaugurated by Sarwadeep Bhatia from ACER West, Regional Head. Overall eight teams participated in the four over match series. The match had two groups of four teams each. Read More