Next Gen Publishing launches ‘Computeractive’ in India

Media Release, January 13

MUMBAI

Next Gen Publishing Ltd (NGPL), a Forbes Group and HDFC Ltd. Enterprise, has announced the launch of UK’s best selling computer magazine – Computeractive - in India.

Targeted at the everyday home and office computer user, Computeractive is a computing and technology lifestyle magazine that offers expert information and advice on how to buy and maximise computing productivity in a simple, jargon free style that every computer user can understand.

In today’s advanced and constantly changing technological world, computer users are inundated with a plethora of choices. Computeractive helps make the optimal buying decision and increases overall productivity through self-learning workshops and features. The common man is often confused and scared of technology. Computeractive simplifies technology, makes it easy to understand, and puts the fun back in computing.

Computeractive aims to completely demystify the changing world of technology and connect everyday computer users to the best of digital devices, software, hardware and all other aspects of technology. It explains the potential benefits though reviews and features in a detailed step-by-step, simple, reader-friendly manner.

Key Features of Computeractive:

Simple, clear advice on digital technology

Sound buying advice on best products, peripherals and digital devices

Easy to understand workshops and do-it-yourself features

News, unbiased reviews and technology trends

The 108 page inaugural issue is now out on the stands at a special invitation price of Rs. 60 and features a special article on 100 PC problems faced by users. There is also an easy ‘must take’ workshop that helps you recover from the times your computer freezes (crashes) whenever you need it most!

Says Mr. Hoshang Billimoria, CEO, Next Gen Publishing Ltd. “Our exhaustive study of the market revealed that computer users were confused with so many IT products in the market and would greatly benefit from a magazine, that in simple terms, could guide them on what they really should have and how they could make the most of their investment in computer technology.”

The flagship magazine of VNU Business Publications, GPP, London, Computeractive is the leading PC consumer title worldwide and is published in 19 countries, including the UK, Holland, Spain, Italy, Indonesia, Greece and South Africa.

Says Ian Bedwell, CEO of VNU GPP, "We are very proud to welcome this new partner into the VNU GPP network. This launch is the latest in a series of new launches for the magazine over the past year. We are convinced that the magazine's successful editorial strategy, combined with our partner's in-depth knowledge of their local market will quickly lead Computeractive to become the leading computer magazine in India. We believe that Computeractive, with its clear advice and innovative style, comes at just the right time to demonstrate the appeal of computer and digital lifestyle products and services to readers in this rapidly-developing market."

Next Gen Publishing Ltd. (NGPL) has been jointly setup by The Forbes Group and HDFC Limited to offer the best in the field of print publishing through niche / special interest magazines and other print products. NGPL plans to become a leading content generation company. Starting its operations in January 2005, NGPL has already launched Smart Photography, a classy niche photography magazine, Forbes Yellow Pages in Ahmedabad and New Delhi in full colour with CD and Internet versions - supported by SMS for the first time in India, and Car India & Bike India for automobile enthusiasts.

NGPL is managed by its CEO, Mr. Hoshang S. Billimoria, who was formerly Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Tata Infomedia Ltd. and has over 14 years experience in the publishing and printing industry. Mr. Billimoria was responsible for starting the Directory and Magazine publishing business at Tata Infomedia, where he was instrumental in the Company's turnaround from a loss making printing company to a successful publishing company.

For more information contact:

Amit Tewari

Next Gen Publishing Ltd.

Mumbai

Tel: 22- 55525222

Cell: +91 9820185769

a.tewari@nextgenpublishing.net