Lenovo launches new solutions for education sector, expects 20 percent growth

Computer maker Lenovo India a few days back launched new solutions, including laptops and desktops powered by Intel chipsets, and said it expects 20 percent of revenues from the segment. The solutions introduced include ThinKCentre TINY, a desktop which consumes 40 percent less energy and Lenovo Classmate+. Prices vary depending on the configuration. Speaking to mediapersons, Lenovo India Executive Director (Commercial Business) Rahul Agarwal said, "The education industry is rapidly evolving to become more student-centric and this is an opportune time for solution providers to leverage this opportunity. Currently, education vertical contributes 15 percent and this would be 20 percent in the next few years." He said, "Earlier, most orders would come from private schools than public. But going ahead, we see that changing and more orders from government schools are coming up." Lenovo India, which occupied the number one PC maker slot, had a total 15.8 percent market share in January-March 2012 period, as per research firm IDC. It had clinched the top spot by bagging an order from state-run Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu (Elcot).