As a result of this partnership, more than 6000 Tally resellers in the country will get the opportunity of registering with Dell and start selling Dell hardware. Similarly, all of Dell's existing and potential partners will have an opportunity to sell Tally's products to their customers. Customers can use and test Tally ERP 9 for a period of 90 days without having paid for it and can then decide whether to continue with it or not. The offer is currently available on Dell's Vostro Classic and A series of laptops and desktops.

Through the new initiative, say the companies, partners will be able to drive more value for customers and thus have a better chance to service their IT needs. Apart from that, this also increases the resources through which the customers can obtain these products.

The companies stated that the new initiative is just the beginning of a long-term and ongoing relationship between the two companies.

"We believe that the partnership comes at the right time. At period when the industry is facing a huge financial crisis, customers actually look for trusted brands and also for value for money. We are going to work together in lot more opportunities not just in India but in other emerging markets as well," says D Kalyanaraman, member of Tally's Central Leadership Team.