KEO PC is ready for rollout, deployments across Karnataka: Sharath Bache Gowda
The Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation (KEONICS) is launching its 'KEO PC,' an affordable, open-source, AI-ready computing system. The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide by deploying units to rural schools, libraries, and small enterprises across the state.
Why it matters
This project represents a significant state-led effort to democratize access to technology in rural India through low-cost hardware solutions.
Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (KEONICS), a State-owned enterprise that promotes electronics and IT, on Friday announced that it was all set for the State-wide rollout and deployment of its recently designed and developed “KEO PC.”
KEO is an open-source, low-cost, AI-ready, plug-and-play mass personal computing system built by KEONICs to make technology accessible and affordable to schools, students, households and small and micro enterprises across rural Karnataka.
Sharath Bache Gowda, Chairman, KEONICS, told The Hindu , “We are all set for the State-wide rollout of KEO PCs, may be in a week’s time. Then we will straight away go for deployments and plans are ready.’’
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