eSys Information Technologies has launched Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology processor in their new Wizard series of notebooks.

The company has also introduced a state-of-the-art PC, "eSys Mini". Mini PC can be carried very easily even in a purse/bag. It weighs less than a kilogram and can be attached directly to the television. It is a step toward bringing computing to the living room and making it a lifestyle product, the company said.

The product was officially launched in New Delhi on January 12, 2006 by Ms Sophia Chew, vice president-sales & marketing group and general manager, reseller channel operation, Intel Corporation. Rajesh Gupta, director-channel operations, Intel Technology India, was also present at the launch event.

Currently, there are two models of eSys Mini. The expected price range of these miniature PCs would start at Rs 42,990.

More than 50 business partners attended the launch ceremony, along with Microsoft and Intel representatives. Apart from these PCs and notebooks, eSys is also planning to venture into the retail segment of computer peripherals and accessories - printers, keyboards, mouse, speakers, CD ROMs, etc. at a very competitive price range.

The company has set up an ambitious target of US$ 10 billion by 2010 to be achieved through organic growth as well acquisitions.

eSys intends to set up an integrated manufacturing, logistics, R&D and services hub and functional global headquarter (FGHQ) to manage US$ 10 billion revenue of its global business from manufacturing, distribution and services. The company intends to invest US$ 230 million in India in a phased manner by the year 2010.

eSys will move strategic functions of sales, marketing, HR and finance for its worldwide operations to India. Complete business will be run out of this FGHQ. Functional heads (vice presidents) of sales, marketing, and finance for various countries will operate out of this facility. There will be minimal global in-country staff only for customer interaction. There will be lot of relocation of international staff to India, the company said in a press release.