Monday, 3 December 2007

Microsoft & Infosys Expand Relationship, Increased Focus on Seamless Collaboration

Infosys Technologies will be undertaking several strategic efforts directed toward deepening services delivered to Microsoft, including a new dedicated vendor offshore facility (VOF) and a Microsoft Dynamics Concept Center.

Infosys, which considers itself to have a multidimensional relationship with the software giant, has established a new 400-seat capacity VOF to facilitate and highlight its expertise in working on Microsoft programs and industry-leading solutions. The facility is completely compliant with Microsoft’s rigorous security and privacy standards.

In addition, Infosys has developed a Microsoft Dynamics Concept Center that is designed to showcase Infosys employees’ thought leadership around Microsoft technologies and accelerate deployment of solutions developed around the Microsoft Dynamics line of business solutions to clients.

“Together with Infosys we are creating technology solutions that enable the businesses of our customers and stakeholders to be People Ready. At Microsoft, we firmly believe that the talented people we engage with are our fundamental and most important asset, helping us accelerate the transformation and growth of our business. I expect this relationship to grow deeper and broader with time,” said Moorthy Uppaluri, CEO of Microsoft IT-Global.

“The Infosys and Microsoft relationship is a shining example of how a strong collaboration may enhance a client’s competitive advantage in the marketplace,” said Anand Swaminathan, associate vice president, High-Tech & Manufacturing, Infosys.

Infosys and Microsoft have indulged in joint ventures since 1998. Some of their projects include:

• Architecting and deploying a business intelligence (BI) platform built on next-generation Microsoft BI technologies for Microsoft to analyze and provide important feedback on customer interactions to product teams.

• Establishing a Test Center of Excellence focused exclusively on quality assurance of IT solutions for Microsoft to manage its customer and partner relationships.

• Building a talent management platform for Microsoft to deliver development and retention programs to its more than 70,000 employees.