The Hindu Business Line : Dell opens community computer centre

BRIDGING THE DIVIDE:: Mr Romi Malhotra, Managing Director, Dell International, inaugurating the 'Dell Computer Centre' in Hyderabad on Monday. - K. Ramesh Babu

Hyderabad , April 24

As part of Dell Corporation's community reach programme, a Dell computer centre was inaugurated by Mr Romi Malhotra, Managing Director, Dell International Services, at the HOPE Foundation facility here.

Backed by funds from Dell Foundation, the centre is equipped with 30 Dell desktop computers, and will impart computer education to under-served students of the twin cities. Mr Malhotra said, "We have made Hyderabad home for the last few years and we continue to grow here. We have a resolve to actively contribute to the local community."

Dr Ashok Prabath, Chief Programme Officer, HOPE Foundation said, "Our approach has been to give these under-served students the necessary tools to compete on equal terms. The centre will bring in technology that will allow us to impart knowledge."

Dell, the $56-billion technology major, works on community outreach initiatives under h.u.g that stands for `Helping U Grow.'

This involves employee engagement and support for the communities.

It had set up similar Dell centres in two schools run for under-served children by Parikrama Humanity Foundation in Bangalore in 2004.

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