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Extentia Information Technology Private Limited

Extentia is a global provider of offshore software development, custom software and application development services and is an IT services company based in Pune, India. The company’s interests are in technology, start-up consulting, innovation for mobility, cloud computing and design. ^[1]

History

Extentia was established in 1998 and is an Indo-German company founded by Umeed Kothavala (CEO, 1998- Present). ^[2]

Services and Operations

Extentia is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner offering technical solutions in Microsoft, Salesforce, cloud, mobile, and open source technologies. Extentia has over 350 associates with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore and Germany, and a primary development center in Pune, India. ^[3]

Divisions

Extentia Mobile Development

Extentia Mobile Development develops applications for iOS, Andriod, Windows Phone, and cross-platform deployments. It offers consulting for mobile strategy and marketing. Several applications which iXtentia has developed are listed among the top 200 across various app stores. ^[4]

Extentia StartUp Consulting

Extentia StartUp Consulting assists startups, early stage companies and businesses in IT and related spaces. ^[5]

Extentia Usability Labs

Extentia Usability Labs is a research and usability testing lab that provides User Centered Design services for software products and systems. ^[6]

Techquarium

‘Techquarium' is Extentia’s platform to demonstrate new technology devices such as wearables, mini-computers, motion controllers, 3D printers, and others. These are regularly scheduled sessions where gadgets are showcased and, audiences experiment with them. The intent is to promote innovation and workable ideas for these devices. ‘Techquarium’ is in line with Extentia’s technological expertise in the Internet of Things, augmented reality, wearables, and neuroscience. ^[7]

Internet of Things (IoT)

Extentia is a proponent of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and develops applications for them. These devices are demonstrated at several ‘Techquarium’ technology showcases. Typically these applications are designed to overcome everyday problems. ^[8]

x24 Hackathon

The company hosts hackathons where apps are developed from 'concept to pitch' over 24 hours. Participants are required to develop technology based solutions to real world problems. ^[9]

Notable Applications

SOS Stay Safe (2014)

The SOS Stay safe application was runner up at the Manthan Awards in the 'E-Woman and Empowerment' category was developed by Extentia. It is one of their flagship applications. The app sends an emergency message, the user’s location, device battery level, and a recorded audio clip of the situation to a chosen contact when needed. ^[10] ^[11]^[12]

Easy Access (2015)

Extentia developed an application called Easy Access which helps the visually impaired to use touch screen cellphones.The app helps operate Android smartphone by voice feedback mechanism, text-to-speech trigger and swipe gestures. This application was launched by the National Association for the Blind (NAB), India in 2015. ^[13]^[14]

Aapro (Upcoming)

Extentia is currently developing an application called Aapro which will be launched in time for the Parsi New Year, 2016. The app founder Viraf Patel thinks it will serve as a dating tool, social network and directory for Parsis. It is being recognized as a Parsi proliferation effort. ^[15] ^[16] ^[17]

^ Microsoft, P. (2016a) Extentia Information Technology Private Limited. Available at: https://pinpoint.microsoft.com/en-IN/Companies/4295520457 (Accessed: 22 February 2016).
^ About Us - Extentia Available at: http://www.extentia.com/about-us (Accessed 22 February 2016)
^ About Us - Extentia Available at: http://www.extentia.com/about-us (Accessed: 22 February 2015)
^ iXtentia - Extentia Mobile Development Available at: http://www.ixtentia.com/ (Accessed: 22 February 2016)
^ EXSeed - Extentia Mobile Development Available at: http://www.extentia.com/exseed-startup-consulting (Accessed: 22 February 2016)
^ uXtentiaLabs - Extentia Usability Labs Available at: http://uxtentia.com/ (Accessed: 22 February 2016)
^ Techquarium Available at: http://www.extentia.com/techquarium/ (Accessed 22 February 2016)
^ iXtentia The Internet of Things Available at: http://www.ixtentia.com/internet-of-things-iot-ideas/ (Accessed: 22 February 2016)
^ x24 - Extentia Press Release Available at: http://www.extentia.com/press_releases/extentia-hosts-x24-a-24-hour-technology-build-marathon (Accessed: 22 February 2016)
^ Mehta, A. and Shetty, D. (2014) Safety app is the runner-up at Manthan awards. Available at: http://www.iamin.in/en/pune/news/safety-app-runner-manthan-awards-48532 (Accessed: 22 February 2016).
^ iXtentia (2016) SOS - Stay Safe! - Android Apps on Google Play. Available at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.extentia.sos&hl=en (Accessed: 22 February 2016)
^ Cellphone City's 22 Terrorism and Crime Stopping Apps For America’s Public Safety, Defense, and National Development (2016) Available at: http://www.cellphonecity.com/blog/features/22-terrorism-and-crime-stopping-apps-to-promote-citizen-vigilance-for-americas-public-safety-and-national-development (Accessed: 22 February 2016)
^ Times of India (2015) Soon, app to help visually impaired use smartphones. Available at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Soon-app-to-help-visually-impaired-use-smartphones/articleshow/47821850.cms (Accessed: 22 February 2016)
^ Creme Magazine (2015) An app-solute delight! Available at: http://www.extentia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Creme-Magazine-August-14-2015.pdf (Accessed: 22 February 2016)
^ The Daily Pao (2016) Kindling a Flame: Aapro Aims to Connect Every Parsi Available at: http://www.thedailypao.com/new-flame-aapro-app-aims-to-connect-every-parsi/ (Accessed: 22 February 2016)
^ Mid-day (2016) Mumbai model-actor to launch Parsi-only dating app Available at: http://www.mid-day.com/articles/mumbai-model-actor-to-launch-parsi-only-dating-app/16878155 (Accessed: 22 February 2016)
^ Parsi Khabar (2016) Aapro App to be launched soon Available at: http://extentia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Parsi-Khabar-January-20-2016.pdf (Accessed: 22 February 2016)

[1] Microsoft, P. (2016a) Extentia Information Technology Private Limited. Available at: https://pinpoint.microsoft.com/en-IN/Companies/4295520457 (Accessed: 22 February 2016).

[2] About Us - Extentia Available at: http://www.extentia.com/about-us (Accessed 22 February 2016)

[3] About Us - Extentia Available at: http://www.extentia.com/about-us (Accessed: 22 February 2015)

[4] Xtentia - Extentia Mobile Development Available at: http://www.ixtentia.com/ (Accessed: 22 February 2016)

[5] EXSeed - Extentia Mobile Development Available at: http://www.extentia.com/exseed-startup-consulting (Accessed: 22 February 2016)

[6] uXtentiaLabs - Extentia Usability Labs Available at: http://uxtentia.com/ (Accessed: 22 February 2016)

[7] Techquarium Available at: http://www.extentia.com/techquarium/ (Accessed 22 February 2016)

[8] Xtentia The Internet of Things Available at: http://www.ixtentia.com/internet-of-things-iot-ideas/ (Accessed: 22 February 2016)

[9] x24 - Extentia Press Release Available at: http://www.extentia.com/press_releases/extentia-hosts-x24-a-24-hour-technology-build-marathon (Accessed: 22 February 2016)

[10] Mehta, A. and Shetty, D. (2014) Safety app is the runner-up at Manthan awards. Available at: http://www.iamin.in/en/pune/news/safety-app-runner-manthan-awards-48532 (Accessed: 22 February 2016).

[11] Xtentia (2016) SOS - Stay Safe! - Android Apps on Google Play. Available at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.extentia.sos&hl=en (Accessed: 22 February 2016)

[12] Cellphone City's 22 Terrorism and Crime Stopping Apps For America’s Public Safety, Defense, and National Development (2016) Available at: http://www.cellphonecity.com/blog/features/22-terrorism-and-crime-stopping-apps-to-promote-citizen-vigilance-for-americas-public-safety-and-national-development (Accessed: 22 February 2016)

[13] Times of India (2015) Soon, app to help visually impaired use smartphones. Available at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Soon-app-to-help-visually-impaired-use-smartphones/articleshow/47821850.cms (Accessed: 22 February 2016)

[14] Creme Magazine (2015) An app-solute delight! Available at: http://www.extentia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Creme-Magazine-August-14-2015.pdf (Accessed: 22 February 2016)

[15] The Daily Pao (2016) Kindling a Flame: Aapro Aims to Connect Every Parsi Available at: http://www.thedailypao.com/new-flame-aapro-app-aims-to-connect-every-parsi/ (Accessed: 22 February 2016)

[16] Mid-day (2016) Mumbai model-actor to launch Parsi-only dating app Available at: http://www.mid-day.com/articles/mumbai-model-actor-to-launch-parsi-only-dating-app/16878155 (Accessed: 22 February 2016)

[17] Parsi Khabar (2016) Aapro App to be launched soon Available at: http://extentia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Parsi-Khabar-January-20-2016.pdf (Accessed: 22 February 2016)

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