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New Delhi [India], July 6: Since the adoption of personal computers, the need for processing power has been growing at an exponential rate and especially with the rise of technologies like generative AI, we are experiencing a spike in digital divide with an increasing pace. Rising hardware costs make the barrier to accessing emerging technologies higher than ever. To combat this, a student-run startup from West Bengal that has experienced first-hand the digital divide within India

The education system of some of the leading government and private institutes across the country started building the first of its kind solution that brings the power of cloud.

computing to each end user.

ProjectX.cloud is excited to announce the public beta of Infinity, an innovative AI-powered, SaaS-based on-demand computing platform, scheduled for June 28 2024. Infinity is designed to turn any device into a powerful computer accessible through a web browser, making advanced applications and software available to everyone. With a mission to overcome the hardware limitations of today's mobile or desktop devices, Infinity works to enable its users to "run everything on anything" and its seamless experience makes cloud computing a norm for every end user. .

One of the key features of Infinity is its unique microservices architecture, which ensures seamless scalability and top-notch performance for a wide range of applications. Unlike traditional virtual machines, Infinity runs applications independently, making it

Extremely resource efficient and cost effective. This cloud-based platform is

especially valuable for schools, small and medium-sized businesses, and individual users. Infinity also offers advanced GPU optimization and a flexible billing system, allowing users to pay only for the resources they use and significantly reduce their IT costs. By making advanced computing accessible and affordable, ProjectX.cloud allows users to run any application on their low-capacity devices, explore new opportunities and free themselves from the limitations of regular laptops and desktops. Individual users will also benefit greatly from Infinity. It allows them to run demanding applications and processes even on basic devices, which is especially useful for freelancers and remote workers who need high-performance computing on the go. With support for Linux and Windows, and plans to include Android and AR/VR in the future, Infinity ensures compatibility between various

operating systems, making it a versatile solution for various user needs.

ProjectX, founded by Rounak Adhikary, has brought together a team of experts from CISCO, NVIDIA, Wharton and IIT to infuse technical excellence and strategic vision into the startup. According to an official statement, the project also received a grant of $200,000 in infrastructure support from Google, ProjectX also received grants from the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India. The startup is also recognized as India's best student startup at the Tiger Launch Global Finals in

Princeton University. Infinity also won the World Trade Center Innovation Award at Eureka IIT Bombay, standing out among 17,000 other startups. The platform is also currently conducting a pilot program with IIT Bombay, further highlighting its potential to redefine the computing landscape. These achievements underscore Infinity's remarkable progress and promising future in the industry.