Big SIs in Lucknow form a common interest group

In an effort to safeguard the interest of the small number of systems
integrators of Lucknow, around 12 SIs have joined hands to form an informal
platform for interaction and mutual cooperation at various levels. This is in
spite of the existence of Lucknow Computer Vyapar Mandal - a channel-oriented
association in the city.

Speaking about the activities of the newly formulated group of SIs, Pramod
Mishra, Director, Acme Digitek Solutions and one of the veterans in the Lucknow
IT market said, "This informal association is purely aimed at increasing
the interaction level among the top system integrators in the city."

With Naaza market becoming the hub of activity as far as the regular box
pushing is concerned-Lucknow Com-puter Vyapar Mandal is being considered as the
voice of the local channel community. However, most of the big system
integrators in the city like Uptec, Acme Digitek or CSPL have stayed away from
this channel association.

When asked why, a well-established city-based system integrator on the
condition of anonymity said: "Most of the system integrators are not
interested in politics of any kind. This is perhaps one of the biggest reason
why we have refrained from joining the regular association and have come
together to join hands in this small group."

ZIA ASKARI