What is "datawind"

Founded in Montreal, Canada, DataWind is a developer of wireless, web-access products and services. Datawind manufactures low cost tablets for the purpose of education in developing countries. The company is known for its development of the Aakash tablet computer, which is the world’s cheapest tablet at US $37.99/unit. The Aakash tablet was developed for India's Ministry for Human Resource Development (MHRD).

In addition to its Aakash tablet, Datawind manufactures a series of mobile, internet devices, such as PocketSurfer smartphones, UbiSurfer netbooks, and Ubislate tablets. The company’s devices use a patented, web-delivery platform for faster and low-cost internet access on mobile networks. DataWind is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Datawind has offices in Montreal, Mississauga, London, Delhi and Amritsar.