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	'''''Digit''''' is an Indian technology media publisher magazine and a website owned by 9.9 Media. According to the last Indian Readership Survey results that mentioned it<ref name="businesswireindia.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.businesswireindia.com/news/news-details/digit-indias-new-english-monthlies-growth-leader/27383\|title=9.9 Mediaworx Pvt. Ltd., Growth Leader, thinkdigit.com, Alexa\|work=businesswireindia.com\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> (IRS 2011 Q1) it has a readership of about 230,000.~~<ref name="businesswireindia.com"/>~~<ref>[http://www.digit.in/about-us/ Digit: About Us]</ref> The IRS surveys have ~~always~~ shown Digit to be the most read technology magazine in India,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/digit-is-the-no.-1-technology-magazine-in-india-as-per-irs/352058/\|title=DIGIT is the No. 1 technology magazine in India as per IRS\|author=Businesswire India\|work=The Financial Express\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> higher than ~~even~~ the combined readership of its peers. It is circulated in India officially, but also reaches Nepal, Sri Lanka, Oman, Dubai and some other countries through unofficial channels. It was started in 2001 by Jasubhai Digital Media Pvt. Ltd, a company that was later acquired by 9.9 Media in 2007.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.livemint.com/2007/12/18000046/99-Mediaworx-buys-Jasubhai-Di.html\|title=9.9 Mediaworx buys Jasubhai Digital Media\|work=livemint.com\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref>		'''''Digit''''' is an Indian technology media publisher magazine and a website owned by 9.9 Media. According to the last Indian Readership Survey results that mentioned it<ref name="businesswireindia.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.businesswireindia.com/news/news-details/digit-indias-new-english-monthlies-growth-leader/27383\|title=9.9 Mediaworx Pvt. Ltd., Growth Leader, thinkdigit.com, Alexa\|work=businesswireindia.com\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> (IRS 2011 Q1) it has a readership of about 230,000.<ref>[http://www.digit.in/about-us/ Digit: About Us]</ref><ref name="businesswireindia.com"/> The IRS surveys have shown Digit to be the most read technology magazine in India,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/digit-is-the-no.-1-technology-magazine-in-india-as-per-irs/352058/\|title=DIGIT is the No. 1 technology magazine in India as per IRS\|author=Businesswire India\|work=The Financial Express\|date=22 August 2008\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> higher than the combined readership of its peers. It is circulated in India officially, but also reaches Nepal, Sri Lanka, Oman, Dubai and some other countries through unofficial channels. It was started in 2001 by Jasubhai Digital Media Pvt. Ltd, a company that was later acquired by 9.9 Media in 2007.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.livemint.com/2007/12/18000046/99-Mediaworx-buys-Jasubhai-Di.html\|title=9.9 Mediaworx buys Jasubhai Digital Media\|work=livemint.com\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref>

	Each issue of Digit includes a magazine, one or two dual-layer DVDs called ''alpha'' and ''omega'', a mini-book called '''[[Fast Track (magazine)\|Fast Track]]''',''' '''a gaming supplement called [[SKOAR!]] and a poster. Fast Track is an in-depth reference guide on any given sub-topic of information technology, such as [[web publishing]] and [[open source software]], or a product, such as [[Photoshop]]. The Fast Track series are aimed as an introductory guides to a topic.		Each issue of Digit includes a magazine, one or two dual-layer DVDs called ''alpha'' and ''omega'', a mini-book called '''[[Fast Track (magazine)\|Fast Track]]''',''' '''a gaming supplement called [[SKOAR!]] and a poster. Fast Track is an in-depth reference guide on any given sub-topic of information technology, such as [[web publishing]] and [[open source software]], or a product, such as [[Photoshop]]. The Fast Track series are aimed as an introductory guides to a topic.
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	There are three special issues every year: Anniversary Special (June), Diwali Shopping Special (October) and Collector's Edition (December). Each of these issues hosts additional content, contests and digital media besides the regular contents of the magazine package.		There are three special issues every year: Anniversary Special (June), Diwali Shopping Special (October) and Collector's Edition (December). Each of these issues hosts additional content, contests and digital media besides the regular contents of the magazine package.

	''Digit'' has recently launched '''Digit TV'''. One of the DVDs in the October 2009 issue of ''Digit'' was dedicated to Digit TV, and it featured a Video Buying Guide.<ref>{{cite av media\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8-3UcL64B0\|title=Digit Video Buying Guide Teaser\|date=30 September 2009\|work=YouTube\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> Digit TV has since been shifted to Digit's YouTube Channel <ref>{{cite av media\|url=https://www.youtube.com/digit\|title=Digit\|work=YouTube\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref>		''Digit'' has recently launched '''Digit TV'''. One of the DVDs in the October 2009 issue of ''Digit'' was dedicated to Digit TV, and it featured a Video Buying Guide.<ref>{{cite AV media\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8-3UcL64B0 \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/a8-3UcL64B0\| archive-date=2021-12-12 \|url-status=live\|title=Digit Video Buying Guide Teaser\|date=30 September 2009\|work=YouTube\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Digit TV has since been shifted to Digit's YouTube Channel <ref>{{cite AV media\|url=https://www.youtube.com/digit\|title=Digit\|work=YouTube\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref>

	In 2013, ''Digit'' introduced a supplement to the magazine named ''DGT''. It focuses on lifestyle technology rather than mainstream technology. This has now been moved into the main Digit magazine as a section and replaced with a [[SKOAR!]] supplement.		In 2013, ''Digit'' introduced a supplement to the magazine named ''DGT''. It focuses on lifestyle technology rather than mainstream technology. This has now been moved into the main Digit magazine as a section and replaced with a [[SKOAR!]] supplement.
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	==The Digit Community==		==The Digit Community==

	''Digit'' magazine is complemented by the website www.digit.in,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.digit.in\|title=Digit: Technology Advice, Product Reviews, Latest News, Free Downloads\|work=Digit\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> where the latest technology news, reviews and features are published and discussed by the community. ~~Although by~~ 2021, the website is ~~much more popular than the magazine, and is amongst~~ the most viewed technology websites in India.		''Digit'' magazine is complemented by the website www.digit.in,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.digit.in\|title=Digit: Technology Advice, Product Reviews, Latest News, Free Downloads\|work=Digit\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> where the latest technology news, reviews and features are published and discussed by the community. Since 2021, the website is among the most viewed technology websites in India, surpassing the popularity of the magazine itself.

	''Digit'' organizes technology events to reach technology enthusiasts, channel members and technology decision makers. The events can be in the form of consumer expositions, conferences, roadshows and channel events.		''Digit'' organizes technology events to reach technology enthusiasts, channel members and technology decision makers. The events can be in the form of consumer expositions, conferences, roadshows and channel events.
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	Every year, ''Digit'' gives out awards to best technology brands and products in India.		Every year, ''Digit'' gives out awards to best technology brands and products in India.

	The '''Icons of Trust''' Award is given out every year to the most trusted brand in various technology categories. Icons of Trust 2009<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.digit.in/features/icons-of-trust-2009-3673.html\|title=Icons of Trust - 2009\|work=Digit\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> was awarded in nine categories:		The '''Icons of Trust''' Award is given out every year to the most trusted brand in various technology categories. Icons of Trust 2009<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.digit.in/features/icons-of-trust-2009-3673.html\|title=Icons of Trust - 2009\|work=Digit\|date=10 November 2009\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> was awarded in nine categories:
	# Cell phones/PDA,		# Cell phones/PDA,
	# Desktop PCs,		# Desktop PCs,

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	'''''Digit''''' is an Indian technology media publisher magazine and a website owned by 9.9 Media. According to the last Indian Readership Survey results that mentioned it<ref name="businesswireindia.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.businesswireindia.com/news/news-details/digit-indias-new-english-monthlies-growth-leader/27383\|title=9.9 Mediaworx Pvt. Ltd., Growth Leader, thinkdigit.com, Alexa\|work=businesswireindia.com\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> (IRS 2011 Q1) it has a readership of about 230,000.<ref>[http://www.digit.in/about-us/ Digit: About Us]</ref~~><ref name="businesswireindia.com"/~~> The IRS surveys have always shown Digit to be the most read technology magazine in India,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/digit-is-the-no.-1-technology-magazine-in-india-as-per-irs/352058/\|title=DIGIT is the No. 1 technology magazine in India as per IRS\|author=Businesswire India\|work=The Financial Express\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> higher than even the combined readership of its peers. It is circulated in India officially, but also reaches Nepal, Sri Lanka, Oman, Dubai and some other countries through unofficial channels. It was started in 2001 by Jasubhai Digital Media Pvt. Ltd, a company that was later acquired by 9.9 Media in 2007.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.livemint.com/2007/12/18000046/99-Mediaworx-buys-Jasubhai-Di.html\|title=9.9 Mediaworx buys Jasubhai Digital Media\|work=livemint.com\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref>		'''''Digit''''' is an Indian technology media publisher magazine and a website owned by 9.9 Media. According to the last Indian Readership Survey results that mentioned it<ref name="businesswireindia.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.businesswireindia.com/news/news-details/digit-indias-new-english-monthlies-growth-leader/27383\|title=9.9 Mediaworx Pvt. Ltd., Growth Leader, thinkdigit.com, Alexa\|work=businesswireindia.com\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> (IRS 2011 Q1) it has a readership of about 230,000.<ref name="businesswireindia.com"/><ref>[http://www.digit.in/about-us/ Digit: About Us]</ref> The IRS surveys have always shown Digit to be the most read technology magazine in India,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/digit-is-the-no.-1-technology-magazine-in-india-as-per-irs/352058/\|title=DIGIT is the No. 1 technology magazine in India as per IRS\|author=Businesswire India\|work=The Financial Express\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> higher than even the combined readership of its peers. It is circulated in India officially, but also reaches Nepal, Sri Lanka, Oman, Dubai and some other countries through unofficial channels. It was started in 2001 by Jasubhai Digital Media Pvt. Ltd, a company that was later acquired by 9.9 Media in 2007.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.livemint.com/2007/12/18000046/99-Mediaworx-buys-Jasubhai-Di.html\|title=9.9 Mediaworx buys Jasubhai Digital Media\|work=livemint.com\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref>

	Each issue of Digit includes a magazine, one or two dual-layer DVDs called ''alpha'' and ''omega'', a mini-book called '''[[Fast Track (magazine)\|Fast Track]]''',''' '''a gaming supplement called [[SKOAR!]] and a poster. Fast Track is an in-depth reference guide on any given sub-topic of information technology, such as [[web publishing]] and [[open source software]], or a product, such as [[Photoshop]]. The Fast Track series are aimed as an introductory guides to a topic.		Each issue of Digit includes a magazine, one or two dual-layer DVDs called ''alpha'' and ''omega'', a mini-book called '''[[Fast Track (magazine)\|Fast Track]]''',''' '''a gaming supplement called [[SKOAR!]] and a poster. Fast Track is an in-depth reference guide on any given sub-topic of information technology, such as [[web publishing]] and [[open source software]], or a product, such as [[Photoshop]]. The Fast Track series are aimed as an introductory guides to a topic.

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	==The Digit Community==		==The Digit Community==

	''Digit'' magazine is complemented by the website www.digit.in,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.digit.in\|title=Digit: Technology Advice, Product Reviews, Latest News, Free Downloads\|work=Digit\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> where the latest technology news, reviews and features are published and discussed by the community.		''Digit'' magazine is complemented by the website www.digit.in,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.digit.in\|title=Digit: Technology Advice, Product Reviews, Latest News, Free Downloads\|work=Digit\|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> where the latest technology news, reviews and features are published and discussed by the community. Although by 2021, the website is much more popular than the magazine, and is amongst the most viewed technology websites in India.

	''Digit'' organizes technology events to reach technology enthusiasts, channel members and technology decision makers. The events can be in the form of consumer expositions, conferences, roadshows and channel events.		''Digit'' organizes technology events to reach technology enthusiasts, channel members and technology decision makers. The events can be in the form of consumer expositions, conferences, roadshows and channel events.

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{{Infobox magazine
| title = Digit
| image_file = Digit.jpg
| image_size = 175px
| image_caption = ''October 2009 issue''
| editor = Robert Sovereign-Smith
| frequency = Monthly
| circulation = 230,000
| category = [[:Category:science and technology magazines published in India|Technology]]
| company = 9.9 Media
| based = Mumbai, Delhi
| publisher = 9.9 Media
| firstdate = June 2001
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| website = {{URL|www.digit.in}}
}}

'''''Digit''''' is an Indian technology media publisher magazine and a website owned by 9.9 Media. According to the last Indian Readership Survey results that mentioned it<ref name="businesswireindia.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.businesswireindia.com/news/news-details/digit-indias-new-english-monthlies-growth-leader/27383|title=9.9 Mediaworx Pvt. Ltd., Growth Leader, thinkdigit.com, Alexa|work=businesswireindia.com|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> (IRS 2011 Q1) it has a readership of about 230,000.<ref>[http://www.digit.in/about-us/ Digit: About Us]</ref><ref name="businesswireindia.com"/> The IRS surveys have always shown Digit to be the most read technology magazine in India,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/digit-is-the-no.-1-technology-magazine-in-india-as-per-irs/352058/|title=DIGIT is the No. 1 technology magazine in India as per IRS|author=Businesswire India|work=The Financial Express|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> higher than even the combined readership of its peers. It is circulated in India officially, but also reaches Nepal, Sri Lanka, Oman, Dubai and some other countries through unofficial channels. It was started in 2001 by Jasubhai Digital Media Pvt. Ltd, a company that was later acquired by 9.9 Media in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemint.com/2007/12/18000046/99-Mediaworx-buys-Jasubhai-Di.html|title=9.9 Mediaworx buys Jasubhai Digital Media|work=livemint.com|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref>

Each issue of Digit includes a magazine, one or two dual-layer DVDs called ''alpha'' and ''omega'', a mini-book called '''[[Fast Track (magazine)|Fast Track]]''',''' '''a gaming supplement called [[SKOAR!]] and a poster. Fast Track is an in-depth reference guide on any given sub-topic of information technology, such as [[web publishing]] and [[open source software]], or a product, such as [[Photoshop]]. The Fast Track series are aimed as an introductory guides to a topic.

There are three special issues every year: Anniversary Special (June), Diwali Shopping Special (October) and Collector's Edition (December). Each of these issues hosts additional content, contests and digital media besides the regular contents of the magazine package.

''Digit'' has recently launched '''Digit TV'''. One of the DVDs in the October 2009 issue of ''Digit'' was dedicated to Digit TV, and it featured a Video Buying Guide.<ref>{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8-3UcL64B0|title=Digit Video Buying Guide Teaser|date=30 September 2009|work=YouTube|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> Digit TV has since been shifted to Digit's YouTube Channel <ref>{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/digit|title=Digit|work=YouTube|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref>

In 2013, ''Digit'' introduced a supplement to the magazine named ''DGT''. It focuses on lifestyle technology rather than mainstream technology. This has now been moved into the main Digit magazine as a section and replaced with a [[SKOAR!]] supplement.

On May 30, 2014, Digit's website www.thinkdigit.com got a new address - www.digit.in. On the occasion of the magazine's 13th anniversary, Digit sported a brand new avatar and boasted of responsive design for its website with some added features in the form of ''"Digit Rewards".''

==The Digit Community==

''Digit'' magazine is complemented by the website www.digit.in,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digit.in|title=Digit: Technology Advice, Product Reviews, Latest News, Free Downloads|work=Digit|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> where the latest technology news, reviews and features are published and discussed by the community.

''Digit'' organizes technology events to reach technology enthusiasts, channel members and technology decision makers. The events can be in the form of consumer expositions, conferences, roadshows and channel events.

''Digit'' used to conduct webinars occasionally on technology topics such as careers in technology, how to choose your PC components, and interviews with industry leaders.

==''Digit Squad''==
"Digit Squad" is an exclusive group of premier technology enthusiasts in India, who discuss technology related topics.

==''Digit'' awards==
Every year, ''Digit'' gives out awards to best technology brands and products in India.

The '''Icons of Trust''' Award is given out every year to the most trusted brand in various technology categories. Icons of Trust 2009<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digit.in/features/icons-of-trust-2009-3673.html|title=Icons of Trust - 2009|work=Digit|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref> was awarded in nine categories:
# Cell phones/PDA,
# Desktop PCs,
# Digital Cameras,
# Monitors,
# External Storage,
# HDTVs,
# Laptops and Netbooks,
# PMPs,
# MFDs/Printers

'''Zero 1 Awards''' are announced every December for the best technology products released during the year.

==See also==
*[[CFO India]]
*[[CTO Forum]]
*[[Digit Channel Connect]]
*Digit TV
*Edu
*[[Fast Track (magazine)|Fast Track]]
*[[Inc. India]]
*[[Industry 2.0]]
*Logistics 2.0
*[[SKOAR!|Skoar]]
*[[School of convergence]]

== References ==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://www.digit.in/ Official website of Digit Magazine]
* [http://www.digit.in/forum/ Official Digit Forum]

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