Computer Sciences receives Air Force pact for technical support, development testing, trainingAugust 12th, 2009 Computer Sciences receives $50M Air Force contractFALLS CHURCH, Va. — Information technology company Computer Sciences Corp.
Wipro to acquire Citigroup's Indian IT subsidiaryDecember 22nd, 2008 BANGALORE - India's second largest IT bellwether Wipro Technologies Tuesday announced acquisition of Citi Technology Services, the India-based captive provider of IT services and solutions to Citigroup entities worldwide, for $127 million in an all-cash deal. As part of the deal, Wipro and Citi will sign a Master Services Agreement for delivery of technology infrastructure services and application development and maintenance services for six years, which is projected to accrue $500 million during the contract.
Wipro bags outsourcing contract from Unitech WirelessMay 6th, 2009 BANGALORE - Wipro Technologies has bagged an outsourcing contract for an undisclosed amount from telecom company Unitech Wireless, the IT firm said Wednesday. Unitech Wireless, which received licence last year to operate in 22 telecom circles in the country, is yet to launch its services.
IBM signs $200M outsourcing deal with Indian telecommunications companyOctober 6th, 2009 IBM signs $200M outsourcing contract with telecomSAN FRANCISCO — IBM Corp. says it has won a $200 million contract to handle some technology chores for a company called Datacom Solutions as it rolls out telecommunications services in India.
Tech Mahindra to provide IT solutions to Etisalat DBSeptember 7th, 2009 MUMBAI - Software outsourcer Tech Mahindra will provide telecom operator Etisalat DB with IT solutions and infrastructure requirements for its proposed services rollout in 15 telecom circles, it was announced here Monday. The contract, valued at Rs.2,000 crore or $400 million, is valid for 10 years, Etisalat DB, earlier known as Swan Telecom, said in a statement.
Australian Govt to Provide 100 mbps Broadband to Every Citizen! Wow!April 7th, 2009 On what is to be called an aggressive technical decision, The Australian Govt. has announced that they don't want to completely redesign the internet service of the whole country.
vCustomer named among top 100 global outsourcing service providers for 2009March 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - vCustomer Corporation, a leader in delivering comprehensive customer care and technical support solutions, today announced that it had been recognized as one of the top 100 global service providers for 2009 according to Global Services magazine and neoIT, an outsourcing advisory firm. This list represents companies who have the maturity and capability to lead the next wave of services globalization.
Qantas praises Mahindra Satyam as a good value partnerSeptember 2nd, 2009 MELBOURNE - Qantas has praised outsourcing partner Mahindra Satyam's performance despite the latter being embroiled in a much-publicised billion-dollar accounting scandal. According to Australian IT, Qantas corporate services and technology executive manager David Hall said despite the fraud saga, Satyam continues to service the Flying Kangaroo.
Fairpoint Communications posts 2nd-quarter loss on hefty debt swap charges, lower salesAugust 6th, 2009 Fairpoint Communications posts 2Q loss of $17.8MCHARLOTTE, N.C. — FairPoint Communications Inc.
Tata Consultancy eyes e-governance projectsJune 18th, 2009 BANGALORE - IT bellwether Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is eyeing e-governance projects to cope with the downturn, according to a senior company official. "Post-elections, we believe conditions are ripe for e-governance projects to take off at the central and state levels," TCS chief financial officer S.
DG FastChannel 2nd-quarter earnings decline as operating expenses riseAugust 6th, 2009 DG FastChannel 2Q profit declinesDALLAS — DG FastChannel Inc., a digital media advertising services company, said Thursday it earned a lower second-quarter profit, but matched Wall Street expectations. Profit declined to $3.6 million, or 16 cents per share, from $4.1 million, or 23 cents per share, a year ago.
Aptara meets increasing business growth with new delivery centerSeptember 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Aptara, Inc., a market leader in knowledge process outsourcing, today announced a major new delivery facility in Trivandrum, India. This leading-edge facility will be home to a Publishing Center of Excellence and to hundreds of professionals who provide advanced editorial, composition and production management services to Aptara's key customers.
Aircel awards multi-million-dollar contract to TelcordiaJune 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Telecom operator Aircel has awarded a five-year multi-million-dollar contract to Telcordia, a global communication software service provider, for implementing its real-time charging solution, the company said Tuesday. Aircel is a joint venture between Malaysia's Maxis Communications and India's Apollo HOspitals Group.
HCL to provide IT application support to US firmJune 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Software service provider HCL Technologies Tuesday said it has won a contract from US-based beverages producer Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) to provide IT application support and infrastructure management services. According to the contract, HCL will deliver application support to DPS and manage and monitor its infrastructure for a period of five years, the company said in a regulatory statement.
TCS to design next-generation Gripen fighter for SaabFebruary 8th, 2009 BANGALORE - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will design and develop the next-generation fighter jet Gripen for the Swedish aerospace major Saab, a senior official of the IT bellwether said here Monday. Saab, whose strike fighter Gripen is in race for the Indian Air Force (IAF) order to induct 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) in its fleet, has set up an aeronautical design and development centre with TCS in Bangalore for the multi-million, multi-year contract.