Nivio is the world's first Windows based online desktop

Brief us about Nivio and what it offers to organizations.

Nivio is a cloud computing platform aimed at removing the computing constraints of hardware costs, software licenses and complex maintenance. Nivio's flagship product is the world's first Windows based online desktop that enables customers to access a personal virtual desktop from any device connected to the Internet. Our online desktop service lets users enjoy unrestricted storage and power, wherever they are. In addition, users can rent original and up-to-date softwares on a rental (pay as you go) basis.

Is it a browser based desktop offering? Can it be accessed from any machine with any type of hardware constitution?

True, it's a browser based online desktop facility which can be accessed from anywhere and from any machine in the world. To use the service, you have to register on www.nivio.com and open an account. For the first month, the service is offered for free whereas to continue using it, users have to pay a nominal charge which is as low as '250 per month. The service is so real-time that you will never realize a difference between a normal desktop and our service. You get the same interface as on a normal Windows machine.
Secondly, the beauty of this service is that it can be used from a cyber cafe or a system that's not your own. You need not really own a hardware to use it. It gives you the feel of your own desktop, maintained by Nivio.

What is in the offing with regard to your company? In what ways will you further this service in India?

Coming up are 2 product launches, CloudBook and CloudPC to help masses access the holistic benefits of cloud at 1 platform. These gadgets will be powered with Nivio's Watermelon Linux operating systems and will be offered at affordable prices. These products will enable users to run Nivio's Windows based online PC and will be cost effective. To offer these gadgets, we have partnered with a manufacturer. The devices are being tested currently in-house and will be ready for use soon.

How do you take competition?

As of now, Nivio wants to stick to its Windows offering. Windows, we and everyone knows, will stay in the market. Moreover, our offering bars users from using pirated software.

Further, Nivio is not a cheap, but an affordable service. It lets you work on Windows platform from
anywhere for a nominal monthly rental. Moreover, it's secure and allows users to transfer their data at any point
to their systems without hassles.

Onkar Sharma
onkars@cybermedia.co.in