The ProcSys ION — A hand held device for enabling inclusive growth

Hand held portable computing is a key enabler for delivery of core services to a wider spectrum of the population in developing countries. This overview paper presents the ProcSys ION, a handheld device developed by Processor System India. The device is based on the Intel Atom processor and is targeted at facilitating inclusive growth in India and other developing markets. The paper outlines the unique requirements called for in these emerging markets, to widen the spread of delivery of financial, health care, public distribution and other core services. The paper also describes how the Intel Atom processor has been leveraged in the ION hand held device to meet these requirements.