SQL Star restructures business

Hyderabad-based information technology knowledge and services company, SQL Star International Limited, has restructured its business operations to lay more thrust on two key areas "� customised technology training and wireless applications.

In a press release issued to the BSE on Monday, SQL Star CEO Raj Ganti, who operates from California, said the restructuring would provide the company with a new focus on technology education, which has been once its main business along with IT services.

According to him, the company has created a learning platform that has the capability to expand both retail learning and shore up the corporate houses. This platform is slated for launch in early 2008. "From the current eight centres, SQL is poised to expand this to 15 centres," he added.

The wireless and embedded software group at SQL Star has developed Embinux, a complete embedded Linux platform specially designed and optimised for wireless handsets, mobile phones and smart consumer electronic devices.

As part of expansion of this division, the company is setting up a centre of excellence (CoE) and is in the process of partnering with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and designers, to offer wireless applications on Linux.

"We are in the process of raising funds for these activities, for expanding our education business and for other businesses," Ganti said.