Lenovo Launches GST Advantage Solution

Lenovo, the world’s leading PC and tablet vendor, announced the roll out of a comprehensive range of GST-ready solutions across its notebook, desktop, and all-in-one PC powered by Intel Core processors, and the tablet portfolio. Lenovo GST advantage PCs start at an accessible price of INR 19,999/- (plus tax).

With GST, it has become imperative for small businesses to digitize their transactions and the need of the hour is to provide adequate support to make a seamless transition. With this launch, Lenovo aims to enable small businesses and entrepreneurs with a choice of attractive offers from GST-compliant accounting, ERP and POS solutions along with the purchase of select Lenovo PCs.

Pankaj Harjai, director – Small and Medium Business, Lenovo India, said: “Lenovo has always been a trusted provider of robust business computing devices. India has very diverse SME eco-system and thus a one-size-fits-all GST solution does not work. We have partnered with the best in the industry to provide a multitude of options for businesses to choose from. We are calling this solution the Lenovo GST advantage”

To start with, Lenovo has collaborated with Intel and three solution providers: IDOS, Marg and WeP Digital. Businesses that are currently evaluating the need to purchase computing devices can review all offerings available and select what is best suited to their needs.

The Lenovo GST advantage offers also include online training programs specifically created for first-time users. Lenovo is looking to add more partners and also offer easy EMI solutions as part of this GST advantage rollout.

“Processing capability is integral to the needs of a GST-enabled economy. Intel’s portfolio of processors can address needs of different industries, across form factors, ranging from laptops to all-in-one PCs. The complete range of Lenovo’s business computing devices can bring improved productivity, enabling SMEs to run their business smoothly.” said Prakash Mallya, MD – Sales & Marketing Group, Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd.

Here is what Lenovo GST Advantage partners have to say. Sudhir Singh, MD, Marg Compusoft Pvt Ltd, said: “We are happy to announce a Lenovo-MARG GST advantage solution that comprises a full GST-ready - version of MARG ERP software and MARG e-business app completely free for 6 months with select Lenovo PCs. Our solution also includes comprehensive online support for on-boarding and training first-time users.”

Sanjeev Arora, chief executive, WeP Digital, said: “WeP is proud to announce India’s first GST- Ready POS, Billing device and accounting solution - combining business services and GST services in one box to help small enterprises generate sales invoices, input purchase invoices and prepare monthly returns to comply with GST seamlessly. WeP in association with Lenovo is rolling out a special offer to all Lenovo customers for these solutions.”

Cheruku Srikanth, CEO, IDOS said: “IDOS is the first cloud accounting and compliance software in India, and has been providing the SME market with simple to use, yet powerful accounting, compliance & financial management applications. We have now developed a unique capability to help our customers in becoming GST compliant, by automating the computation and accounting of GST.

"We are excited to partner with Lenovo to offer a unique IDOS application, DIGITAL CFO© which will be offered with Lenovo PCs that will not only enable SMEs  understand GST but also comply with its rules and regulations with ease."