DataWind Initiates Shipments of Internet-Enabled Tablets From New Indian Assembly Facility

MISSISSAUGA, ON--(Marketwired - Aug 4, 2015) - DataWind Inc. (TSX: DW), a leader in the delivery of internet access in emerging markets, has shipped the first 80,000 Internet-enabled tablets from its new final assembly plant in India that opened in July.

Located in Amritsar, a city in the northwest state of Punjab, DataWind's new assembly plant has the capacity to meet all of DataWind's production needs for the next several years.

Relocating final assembly from China to India is expected to reduce import duties that have been as high as 13%. To ensure continuity, the company's existing Chinese subcontractor will continue to oversee the plant operations as well as provide the warranty on all products assembled at the plant.

"Reducing import duties helps expand our gross margins and puts us on a faster track to profitability," commented DataWind's president and CEO, Suneet Singh Tuli. "The economics of this move to India are also supported by the growing demand for our products -- all of which come bundled with one year of pre-paid Internet access from both India and other countries around the world."

DataWind's patented technology allows for the wireless delivery of a basic internet experience across existing network infrastructure at a fraction of the typical cost and bandwidth.

The company's Internet-enabled smartphones and tablets are priced to be affordable by the millions of people in emerging markets who do not have Internet access.

About DataWind
DataWind is a leader in low-cost Internet connectivity for emerging markets. DataWind's mission is to bring the Internet, which has the ability to create tremendous social and economic benefits, to billions of unconnected people in the developing world. The Company's Internet Delivery Platform offers a low-cost Internet browsing solution by bundling an affordable tablet device with an inexpensive, pre-paid Internet service plan. DataWind is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (DW.TO). For more information visit www.datawind.com.

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