Here's what top tech CEOs said at Narendra Modi's Digital India event
‘Digital India is an enterprise for India's transformation on a scale that is, perhaps, unmatched in human history,’ said Narendra Modi while speaking about his ambitious Digital India initiative on Sunday. Digital lockers and MyGov.in app has been a part of the new Digital India initiative taken up by Narendra Modi.
Narendra Modi wants 1.25 billion citizens to be digitally connected. Here's what the top tech CEO's think about the Digital India initiative.
The top most tech giant- Apple has a unique relationship with India: Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that Apple’s founder Steve Jobs always looked up to India for inspiration. "There are now over 4,000 places in India where customers can buy Apple products, and we look forward to launching iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus there very soon," said Tim Cook.
Digital India will bring about solutions for the challenge of digital divide: Satya Nadella
Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella claimed that technology can empower people across the world. Placing a Skype call can encourage exchange of ideas among students. He also revealed Microsoft’s plans about introducing new cloud computing from data centers in India. "Bringing world class infrastructure to India and respecting India's digital securities is a key milestone for us," said Nadella.
Narendra Modi is an ‘amazing ambassador’ of India: John Chambers
"Digital India initiative can potentially bring about great changes in India. US and India would be very strong together under your leadership", added Cisco chief, John Chambers.
We are extremely excited and motivated by the Digital India initiative: Paul Jacobs
Paul Jacobs, executive chairman of Qualcomm, said, "India is poised to be leader in digital technology with regards to the revolutionary mobile technology in the country. We are keen and focused on setting up a number of design houses to design products in India. India already has more internet traffic on mobile devices than any other country."
India is the fastest growing start-up nation in the world: Sundar Pichai
Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai claims that he met several Indian entrepreneurs who seemed hungry for business in India. "He (Modi) has accelerated India's efforts in becoming the hotbed of innovation. India's the fastest growing start-up nation in the world," said Pichai.
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