Microsoft and Ed4All partner with the world’s largest open school platform

Microsoft and Ed4 All partner with the world’s largest open school platform, National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
to make learners job-ready

• The partnership will benefit 170 million learners in the open schooling system in India
• BLEAP® for NIOS, a first-of-its-kind customized tech platform for education transformation launched as part of this collaboration

Microsoft and Ed4All today announced a partnership with the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) to transform learning and empower students with digital skills. Through this partnership, Microsoft and Ed4All aim to reach over 170 million learners across the open schooling ecosystem, providing access to tools, experiences, and skills needed to be job-ready in a digital economy. 

As part of this collaboration, Microsoft and Ed4All have launched a customized tech platform for the NIOS Virtual Open School, BLEAP® for NIOS, that provides learners a personalized learning experience for improved learning outcomes.  BLEAP® for NIOS brings together live classes and labs, recorded sessions, remote proctored exams and assessments along with skill-based courses and certifications to provide a holistic learning experience. Students across NIOS will also have access to digital courses on technologies like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cyber security and data sciences among others.

Designed to create a better classroom experience that enables student success, the platform will provide easy-to-consume modules including live demos, hands-on workshops and assignments. BLEAP® for NIOS is built on the Microsoft stack of Teams, M365 and Azure, with security at the core.

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, commenting on the launch of the NIOS Virtual Open School said, "Education is not a competition to acquire degrees, but a transformative tool. The government is working to ensure that internet reaches village schools across the country. NIOS Virtual School is a new model of learning and is an example how leveraging technology and innovation can facilitate greater inclusion in education. The school will provide advanced digital learning platforms through virtual live classrooms and virtual labs.”

 Navtez Bal, Executive Director, Public Sector, Microsoft India, said, “Technology is playing a bigger role than ever in transforming education, improving learning outcomes and better preparing students for the new world of work. Our partnership with NIOS to empower over 170 million learners across the country is an important step in ensuring equity in education and skilling. As we rapidly move towards a digital economy, the skills of the future will look very different from the skills that are needed today. Along with Ed4All, we are committed to providing access to the technology, skills and resources that students need to succeed in a digital world.”

 Sanjay Viswanathan, Chairman, Ed4All said, “Ed4All is delighted to partner with Microsoft and NIOS to power NIOS Virtual Open School through BLEAP® for NIOS, a custom-built learning platform developed for NIOS. This will enable every learner in the country to become employable through most advanced Open Schooling. BLEAP® stands for Blended Learning and Pedagogy – a Big Leap in school education. We are excited with Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji’s direction for us and Prof Saroj Sharma Ji, Chairperson, National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), her appetite for rapid implementation. Ed4All is committed to enable India’s 170 million learners with access to affordable, world-class education, and develop them to face challenges of the digital age and be skilled and job-ready

Microsoft launches Surface Laptop 4 to meet the

Microsoft launches Surface Laptop 4 to meet the demand of hybrid era in India

 

Microsoft India today announced the general availability of Surface Laptop 4 for commercial and education customers via authorized retailers and for consumers via Amazon.in. The latest addition to Microsoft’s varied portfolio is an innovative and versatile solution, aimed to cater to the evolving needs of users while continuing to work or learn remotely or in hybrid work environments. It empowers users to adapt to new ways of working and creating, outside of the workplace – to achieve more.

“We are pleased to bring the new Surface Laptop 4 to India, expanding our innovative line-up of products and solutions that cater to the new ways of working and learning in a hybrid model, which is here to stay. Surface Laptop 4, with new meeting and collaboration accessories from Microsoft, aims to empower users amid the evolving hybrid environment. Our latest line-up provides increased mobility, enhanced performance, and enterprise-grade security features to support the modern-day user throughout their transition into the hybrid era.” said Rajiv Sodhi, Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft India.

 

Surface Laptop 4 is first and foremost optimized for Microsoft experiences. While it retains the iconic design, details, and materials as the previous models, it will feature the signature 3:2 PixelSense high-contrast touchscreen display in both 13.5” and 15” models, and Dolby® Atmos™ Omnisonic speakers. This provides users with a cinematic experience for their favourite movies and shows from the comfort of anywhere.

Surface Laptop 4 also features a built-in HD front-facing camera with incredible, low-light capability and a studio microphone array, to enable enhanced meeting experiences at work. In addition, its large trackpad with gesture support, allows users to easily adjust to their preferred workflow.

Available in either the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, or AMD Ryzen™ Mobile Processors with Radeon™ Graphics Microsoft Surface® Edition (8 cores), the device will power modern, multitasking demands whether at the office, living room, coffee shop or classroom.

Adapting to the security needs of our customers, Surface Laptop 4 will also offer incredible security out-of-the-box with integrated hardware, firmware, software, and identity protection. They can maintain control of sensitive information with a removable hard drive for data retention[i] and get more security and control with cloud-first device deployment and management, all the way down to the firmware layer.

The device comes in Alcantara or metal finishes in platinum and black colors.

Availability and Pricing

All customers in India can order the Surface Laptop 4 through their local commercial resellers, retail stores or on Amazon.in. Consumer SKUs will be available with no-cost EMI up to nine months, starting at Rs.11,444/month

Surface Laptop 4 Consumer SKU	MRP
AMD Ryzen 5 4680U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 13.5”	102,999
AMD Ryzen 7 4980U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15”	134,999
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 13.5”	151,999
Surface Laptop 4 Commercial SKU	MRP
AMD Ryzen 5 4680U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 13.5”	105,499
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 13.5”	115,499
AMD Ryzen 5 4680U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 13.5”	122,499
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 13.5”	132,499
AMD Ryzen 7 4980U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15”	134,999
Intel Core i7-1185G7, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15”	143,499
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 13.5”	151,499
Intel Core i7-1185G7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 13.5”	151,499
Intel Core i7-1185G7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 15”	160,499
Intel Core i7-1185G7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15”	160,499
AMD Ryzen 7 4980U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 13.5”	161,499
Intel Core i7-1185G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 13.5”	163,499
AMD Ryzen 7 4980U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 15”	169,499
Intel Core i7-1185G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 15”	177,499

 

 

Microsoft collaborates with FICCI to launch whitepaper

 Microsoft collaborates with FICCI to launch whitepaper
on inclusion of persons with disabilities

 Highlights the enabling role of technology for greater inclusion of persons with disabilities (PwD) in the economy and society

• Shares recommendations for creating an ecosystem for accessibility and assistive technology

Microsoft in collaboration with FICCI released a whitepaper, ‘Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities through Information and Communication Technology (ICT)’, with knowledge support from DEOC, a social enterprise. Unveiled at a virtual conference with members of the government and industry, the whitepaper underscores the potential of technology in accelerating inclusive growth for India, with a focus on enhancing accessibility for persons with disabilities (PwD).

The paper outlines the role of technologies like artificial intelligence and its role in creating societies and economies that allow full and equal participation of all citizens. Especially in a post pandemic world, technology has served as a great enabler and equalizer for persons with disabilities, creating greater possibility of an inclusive workforce.

Some of the key recommendations of the whitepaper include standards for public procurement for persons with disabilities, setting up an accessibility commission board, accessibility of product and services, online education and digital literacy. It underscores the need for representation of PwDs in the workforce and consolidated efforts towards data collection for PwDs. In its recommendations, the paper also outlines the need for creating an ecosystem for assistive technology, a universal design institute and the formation of a sub-group on accessibility of ICT by the FICCI Task Force on D&I.

Launching the whitepaper, Anna Roy, Senior Advisor, NITI Aayog said, “The narrative should not be about technology, but about how technology could help us in achieving our goal of inclusivity”. She further added, “Inclusivity is so important, and it is the PM’s key agenda too. In the area of frontier technologies, AI is important. This report is a timely initiative.”

Keshav Suri, Co-Chair, FICCI Task Force on D&I and Executive Director, Lalit Hotels and Founder, Keshav Suri Foundation, said, “COVID has taught us to come together to be able to communicate with each other through ICT.” He further added, “Information and Communication Technology can act as a great enabler to open the road of opportunities for persons with disabilities across sectors – education, health, social, commercial, government sectors and more. Without access to ICT, people with disabilities are not able to get equal access to potential opportunities in these areas.”

Committed to supporting this journey, Keshav Dhakad, Group Head and General Counsel, Microsoft India, said, “Today, accessibility is not just a responsibility, but also an opportunity. When a culture of disability inclusion that powers accessibility, is coupled with technology, it leads to break-through innovations. Investing in AI and other emerging technologies can improve the way persons with disabilities interact with and leverage technology in their daily lives – how they access education, new skills or employment opportunities. We see this at Microsoft every day, where accessibility is built in by-design into our products, helping persons with disabilities unlock their full potential at work, school, and in daily life. If embraced as a movement that draws on the collective capabilities of organizations, governments, civil society and experts, the potential for India’s development is tremendous.”

Rama Chari, Founder and Director, DEOC and Member, FICCI Task Force on D&I, presented key insights from the whitepaper on inclusion of persons with disabilities through ICT. She said, “Technology has revolutionized the world – online meetings/online medical advice etc. But it could be a barrier if not accessible. It is not just software but also hardware like coffee vending machines which are not accessible. AI apps that are being developed must take into account the needs of PwDs.”

Ira Singhal, Joint Director, Department of Women and Child Development, Government of NCT of Delhi, gave a special address at the launch of the whitepaper, citing, “In India, disability is also a consequence of family income and it’s not yet about genetic disability.  For example, disability due to lack of nutrition, lack of rehabilitation etc. The connect between the inventor of accessible tech and the beneficiary is missing.”

Following the launch, was a panel discussion on the role of ICT in empowering persons with disabilities. The panellists were Nipun Malhotra, Founder, Nipman Foundation and Chair, Working Group on PWD, FICCI Task Force on D&I; Apoorv Kulkarni, Associate Director, Ola Mobility Institute and Member, FICCI Task Force on D&I; Nupur Srivastava, HR Director and D&I Leader, Intel India; Tom Clancy, Prosus and Anuj Jain, Executive Director, National Association of the Deaf

Hitachi Systems Micro Clinic gets YAAP on board as their

 Hitachi Systems Micro Clinic gets YAAP on board as their content and social media agency

Hitachi Systems Micro Clinic appointed the digital content company to help them with their digital presence and content strategy across platforms.

The leading technology and IT services company works with the likes of Blackberry, Oracle, Cisco, Dell, NetApp, VMware, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services and many more. HSMC helps these organizations, with an entire bouquet of technology, IT and cloud services. Hitachi Systems appointed YAAP as their social media and content agency to help them build their social media and digital presence.

 

 

Commenting on the appointment, Anuj Gupta, CEO, Hitachi Systems Micro Clinic said, “We’re excited to have a partner like YAAP on board. As a company that is constantly innovating, it was important to us to have a partner that shares the same values to help us stand out.”

Manan Kapur, Partner, YAAP, said, “Hitachi Systems are pioneers in the industry and we’re so excited to be able to join hands with an organization that are truly trailblazers in the technology and IT services space. We’re looking forward to doing some exciting work with Anuj and the talented team at Hitachi Systems Micro Clinic.”

VerSe Innovation Raises $100M+ from

 VerSe Innovation Raises $100M+ from AlphaWave, Google and Microsoft For Josh, India’s leading short video platform

Becomes India’s First Tech Unicorn For Local Languages

VerSe Innovation today announced it has completed a $100 million+ round of funding from global marquee investors AlphaWave (a unit of Falcon Edge Capital), Google and Microsoft. Existing investors Sofina Group and Lupa Systems also participated in this round. Other existing blue-chip investors of VerSe Innovation include the likes of Matrix Partners India, Sequoia Capital India, Falcon Edge Capital, Goldman Sachs etc. With this new infusion of capital, the company is now valued at over $1 billion, making its debut as the first unicorn in tech for local languages.

The new funding comes at a time when VerSe Innovation is expanding its family of apps focused on Bharat, through its leading short video platform – Josh. Josh is made-in-Bharat-for-Bharat-by-Bharat-in 12-Bhartiya-languages-hosted-in-Bharat short video platform. Josh is the manifestation of VerSe Innovation’s commitment to Bharat across three big vectors. First, VerSe plans to play a leading role in the Digital Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Second, VerSe plans to empower the large and indigenous ecosystem of hundreds of millions of users and talented creators in every nook and corner of our country. Third, VerSe aims to underline and promote the rich heritage and culture of India, aggregating such content and delivering it to the masses.

VerSe plans to deploy its new capital steadily in the continued scaling up of Josh, the augmentation of local language content offerings, the development of content creator ecosystem, innovation in AI and ML and the growth of its truly made-in-Bharat-for-Bharat short-video platform.

Josh represents a confluence of India’s top 200+ best creators, the 10 biggest music labels, 15+ million UGC creators, best in class content creation tools, the hottest entertainment formats, and formidable user demographics. Josh has been consistently rated as the #1 Indian short-video app in India on the Play store. Currently, Josh is the fastest growing and most engaged short-video app in India with over 77 million MAUs (Monthly Active Users), 36 million DAUs (Daily Active Users) and 1.5+ billion video plays per day.

VerSe Innovation’s proprietary technology platform also powers various technology solutions including 300 million + users on Dailyhunt to consume content in their local language. Dailyhunt is India’s #1 vernacular content platform offering content artifacts every day in 14 languages. Content on Dailyhunt is sourced from a licensed creator ecosystem of over 100,000 content partners and individual content creators. This solid business foundation and capital infusion now sets the Company on a path of rapid growth, as it explores other international geographies to extend its broad based tech platforms in serving similar unmet content needs of local language audiences globally.

NSDC and Microsoft collaborate to

 NSDC and Microsoft collaborate to empower Indian youth
with digital skills

The initiative aims at skilling over 1 lakh youth in the next 12 months

With a vision to transform India into a skilled nation, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Microsoft today announced a strategic partnership aimed at providing digital skills to over 1 lakh youth in the country over the next 12 months. Microsoft will collaborate with NSDC’s eSkill India portal to provide free access to learning resources and conduct digital skilling awareness drives, equipping the next generation of learners with the skills they need to thrive in a digital economy.

As part of the partnership, Microsoft’s learning resource center, Microsoft Learn will be integrated with the eSkill India digital platform to provide access to personalized learning paths and resources that are in-demand in today’s economy and are well-positioned to continue to grow in the future. These learning paths will cover a broad range of skills, from entry-level digital literacy to advanced product-based skilling in critical technologies like AI and cloud computing, providing numerous opportunities for people to reskill and upskill, placing roles that are in-demand within reach of job seekers.

The partnership with NSDC is an extension of Microsoft’s global skilling initiative to help 25 million people worldwide acquire new digital skills needed for the COVID-19 economy.

Speaking about the partnership, Anant Maheshwari, President, Microsoft India, said, “The digital transformation of India is driving demand for tech-enabled jobs across every industry and with it the need for digital skills. We are deeply invested in creating a digital skills ecosystem that prepares India’s workforce for jobs of the future. Our partnership with NSDC is a strong step in that direction, equipping learners with easily accessible tools and resources needed to succeed in a digital economy.”

Commenting on the initiative, Dr. Manish Kumar, CEO & MD, NSDC, said, “The collaboration aims at accelerating online learning for enhancing employability of the young workforce in a rapidly evolving digital environment. With focus on new-age and advanced skills, the initiative will meet the growing demands of our economy.”

The integration of Microsoft Learn on the eSkill India platform will provide learners with customized content and resources, accessible anytime, anywhere. eSkill India and Microsoft will co-host e-skilling events, webinars and virtual sessions across the country to support students, training partners and higher-education trainees enrolled under NSDC’s skill training programs. The sessions will be designed to drive digital literacy and provide insights into technologies like AI, machine learning and cloud computing among others.

Microsoft appoints Navtez Bal as

Microsoft appoints Navtez Bal as Executive Director, Public Sector, Microsoft India

Microsoft announced the appointment of Navtez Bal as the new Executive Director, Public Sector, Microsoft India. In this role, Navtez will lead and expand Microsoft’s public sector business in India, with a focus on driving digital transformation and innovation across public sector organizations, empowering them to serve citizens better.

With over two decades of industry experience, Navtez has played a pivotal role in defining and executing performance transformation roadmaps for various industries, including Oil & Gas, Power, Metals & Mining and the Automotive industry, across several geographies. He has extensive experience in strategy development, business building, operational transformation, and organization redesign.

Prior to Microsoft India, Navtez was a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, where he led the restructuring and transformation services and operations service line in India. Navtez holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Delhi College of Engineering and a management degree from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta.

Navtez will bring his in-depth sectoral knowledge to steer Microsoft’s public sector business in India. Microsoft is deeply invested in the digital transformation of the government eco-system in India and has been working closely with central and state governments across the country to deliver critical digital skills and technology to accelerate their digital success.

Navtez takes over from Manish Prakash, who will transition to the role of Government Regional Business Lead, Microsoft Asia.

Microsoft and Schneider Electric to

Microsoft and Schneider Electric to Host Digital Event:

‘Buildings of The Future: Smart to Autonomous’

·         A virtual event aimed at discussing key challenges and best practices from Microsoft and Schneider Electric for making buildings resilient and energy efficient

·         Date – July 7, 2020 | Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm

·         Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/ycvdp393

Schneider Electric, the global leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Microsoft India today announced a digital event ‘Buildings of The Future: Smart to Autonomous’ centered around creating secure and resilient buildings during a crisis. Scheduled for July 7, 2020, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. the session will explore key differentiators which building management should embrace to facilitate cost optimisation, energy savings and safety of occupants. Technology intervention can make critical requirements like contactless management, predictive and remote operational efficiency, real in today’s environment. The session will be led by Anant Maheshwari, President, Microsoft India and Anil Chaudhry, Zone President & Managing Director, Schneider Electric, India.

The recent health crisis and economic scenario has led businesses and communities to have an even sharper focus on the health, safety and well-being of people, making contact-less operations crucial. As most companies transition to a hybrid work environment, smart buildings that enable secure, efficient operations will be critical. Technology is playing a big role in enabling that, with  technologies like IoT and AI being used for remote monitoring services that provide  insights into a building’s performance and health, helping organisations, and communities achieve operational efficiency and build resilience.

Schneider Electric and Microsoft have brought IT & OT & AI together to create a seamless and secure AIoT- enabled platform providing customers the tools they need to build resilience in these challenging times. Powered by Microsoft, Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Building Advisor, EcoStruxure Power Advisor and Workplace Advisor are intelligent tools that enable condition-based monitoring and maintain power network operations along with building HVAC systems, while teams are operating with reduced strength or off-site.

Talking about the engagement with Schneider Electric, Anant Maheshwari, President, Microsoft India, said, “In today’s world of remote everything, technology is playing a central role in building economic resilience. Technologies like AI, IOT, big data and machine learning are helping businesses transform, adapt and drive business success by providing real time actionable insights for efficient and secure operations. Our collaboration with Schneider Electric reflects our commitment to help organizations build the digital capability required to pivot toward recovery and accelerate digital success for India.”

Teams can continue making data-driven decisions, using powerful diagnostics to anticipate potential malfunctions in electrical and HVAC equipment. Microsoft’s technology that powers these platform gathers data from sensors to create parallel digital twins to drive insights, is scalable and can integrate

with any digital environment. It helps in digitising power and building management systems, increases remote service capabilities, controls costs, and maintains operations when resources are low.

“Building owners, operators, and facility managers in critical facilities, such as data centers, hospitals, and airports, today face a daunting task of keeping operations running smoothly at maximum capacity, with minimum resources and this can be only achieved through digitisation and the right use of technology. Organisations today need to become more resilient and adapt to disruptive measures to ensure business continuity,” said Anil Chaudhry, Zone President & Managing Director, Schneider Electric-India.

The event will highlight measures to optimise operational efficiency without compromising on comfort and safety, discuss preventive checks on assets with digital tools and predictive maintenance of assets nearing breakdown and share insights around safeguarding premises from cybersecurity threats.

To join the event, please register: https://tinyurl.com/ycvdp393

Surface Pro X, Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 3 are now

Surface Pro X, Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 3 are now available in India

New Surface devices offer unparalleled versatility, enhanced mobility and greater performance

Microsoft today announced that Surface Pro X, Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 3 are now available in India via commercial authorized resellers, authorized retail and online partners at a starting price of INR 98,999, INR 72,999 and INR 98,999 respectively. 

 Designed with mobile productivity at its core, the latest Surface line-up features products that are more versatile, adaptable and personal.

“The ways in which we connect, work and learn are changing rapidly; and our devices are helping us stay connected and be productive as we work and learn remotely. The new Surface line-up is created for the modern worker. 

Each of the devices offers unparalleled versatility, greater performance and multi-tasking capabilities that empower you to work from anywhere, anytime,” said Rajiv Sodhi, COO, Microsoft India.

The all-new Surface Pro X is Microsoft’s thinnest, lightest, most powerful and most connected 2-in-1 laptop ever. Pairing elegance with cutting-edge performance, it gives you more ways to be productive and achieve your goals.

Measuring a mere 7.3mm and weighing at 774g, Surface Pro X stands out with a brilliant 13” edge-to-edge PixelSense™ Display and signature 3:2 ratio to help you maximise your workspace. The device also features a custom processor developed in partnership with Qualcomm that delivers best-in-class graphics performance for true PC capability, integrated connectivity and low power consumption, and is coupled with full solid-state drive (SSD) size and speed, and dual 4K video output via USB-C.

Complement your mobile lifestyle and personalize your experiences by pairing the device with new Surface Pro X Signature Keyboard, Surface Slim Pen[1] and Surface Arc Mouse[2], to transform Surface Pro X into a full laptop and portable studio. 

Surface Slim Pen is stored and recharged in the luxurious Alcantara®-covered keyboard, always ready to assist you in creating intuitively on applications such as Adobe Gemini, Whiteboard or OneNote.

Curated for the modern worker, Surface Pro X will offer you ultimate mobility and lasting speed with all-day battery life[3] of up to 13 hours, fast-charging to about 80% within just an hour[4] and LTE connectivity[5], so you’re able to stay in touch and collaborate with one another efficiently.

Redesigned from the inside out, Surface Pro 7 is more powerful than ever with the latest quad-core, 10^th Generation Intel® Core™ processor, making it 2.3 times faster than previous generations. With its greater performance, users can work and play their way virtually anywhere. Surface Pro 7 now comes in 2 colours - Black and Platinum. Complete your experience on the Surface Pro 7 with the new & improved Signature Type Cover, Arc Mouse & Pen that complement your style with a choice of rich colours - that come in Ice Blue, Poppy Red, Black & Platinum.

With Fast Charging, all-day battery life[6] and Instant On, Surface Pro 7 offers high power, laptop-to-tablet versatility and brilliant high-resolution 12.3” PixelSense™ Display while remaining ultra-slim and light at just 775g. 

Surface Pro 7 offers more options for connecting to displays, docking stations or charging accessories with an updated port selection of USB-A, USB-C™ and Surface Connect. Transforming from laptop to tablet with the innovative, built-in kickstand and removable Surface Signature Type Cover[7], users can jot down ideas in a more natural way and take their ideas to the next level.

Whether for work or leisure, Surface Pro 7 is the perfect companion for everyday life. Take a break from work and chill out with an HD movie or your favourite music on Spotify[8], while experiencing the crisp, clear audio with Dolby® Audio™ Premium sound.

The all-new Surface Laptop 3 retains its iconic slim, sleek and lightweight design but is now twice as fast as previous generations, with faster multitasking and improved graphics.

Now available in two sizes, 13.5 and 15 inches, the Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch features the latest 10^th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor for improved speed and performance, while the Surface Laptop 3 15-inch brings a larger display to the Surface Laptop family with an elegant, all-metal design and strong graphics performance powered by a custom AMD processor.

Complement your style with rich tone-on-tone colour combinations in Matte Black and Platinum. Surface Laptop 3 is slim and lightweight -- the 13.5-inch weighs just 1,288g and 1,265g for its Matte Black and Platinum colour variants respectively, while the 15-inch weighs only 1,542g. Surface Laptop 3 is now available in two durable keyboard styles — rich, warm Alcantara® material or a cool, new metal.

With industry-leading typing comfort and all-day battery life[9], Surface Laptop 3 is an ideal laptop that will keep your day running smoothly. With Fast Charging, it can be charged up to 80% in about one hour[10]. It is meticulously crafted with a 20% larger trackpad to make navigation easier and seamless.

Created for the modern worker, Surface Laptop 3 features Instant On, USB-C™ and USB-A ports and dual far-field Studio Mics for great Microsoft Teams calls and dictation in Office. You can exercise more control over your sensitive information with a removable hard drive for data retention.[11]

Availability and Pricing

Surface Pro X, Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 3 are generally available via commercial authorised resellers, authorised retail and online partners such as Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales, Amazon and Flipkart. Surface Pro X, Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 3 will be available in the following configurations:

Model	MRP
Surface Pro X (Available in Matte Black only) Surface Pro X 8/128GB LTE	98,999/-
Surface Pro 7 (Available in Platinum and Matte Black only) Surface Pro i3/4/128 Surface Pro i5/8/128 Surface Pro i5/8/256 Surface Pro i7/16/256	72,999/-   88,999/- 116,999/- 141,999/-
Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch (Available in Platinum and Matte Black (metal version only)) Surface Laptop 3 i5/8/128GB 13.5in 15-inch (Available in Matte Black) Surface Laptop 3 A9/8/128GB 15in	98,999/- 116,999/-