Patni SaaS offering

Patni Computer Systems Ltd on November 12, 2007 has announced a comprehensive portfolio of Enablement Services to help independent software vendors (ISVs) make the transition to a 'Software as a Service' (SaaS) platform.

Patni's service offerings are designed to help ISVs make a rapid transition from an on- premise, licensed model to a SaaS model. They include assessment and technology consulting services that address the scalability, performance and security aspects of an implementation that need to be considered in making the transition to this new model.

"SaaS is an exciting new business model which is beginning to penetrate the enterprise market. Oracle's rich web 2.0 platform, along with Patni's strong consulting and development services, will help ISVs deliver a competitive and differentiated service offering for the marketplace," said Harish Bhat, Senior Vice-President, Global Strategic Alliances, Patni.

Based on Oracle's proven infrastructure software — including Oracle Database, Oracle Fusion Middleware and Oracle Enterprise Manager — the Oracle SaaS Platform enables SaaS providers to deliver secure, scalable and customizable online services to their customers. Oracle has partnered with hosting service providers and systems integrators with expertise in SaaS enablement and the Oracle SaaS Platform to assist ISV's looking to deploy
'Software as a Service'.

Patni Computer Systems Updates

Patni Computer Systems Ltd has announced that Colin Orviss, Senior Vice President of Patni Telecoms Strategy Consulting, will run the executive master crass at TMF Management World Americas 2007 in conjunction with Keith Willetts, Chairman of the TM Forum, and Robert Rich, Managing Director of Rich Media & Communications Research. The master class will be held at the Adams Mark Hotel Majestic Suites in Dallas, Texas on November 07.

With a focus on the increasingly competitive communications marketplace, the master class will examine how different players in the Telecom space are positioned and how to succeed from an operational and service delivery standpoint. This highly interactive class will also discuss the development of the industry and various evolution scenarios with other attending executives. The intended outcome for senior management attendees is to promote thinking on a broader perspective about how the services industry is changing and how to profitably take advantage of those changes through better planning.

"There is a rapidly changing business landscape in communication services, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute my experience and to help lead a strategic and thought-provoking session," said Cohn Orviss of Patni. "Our master crass will explore and discuss the players, strategies and offerings driving today's Telecom market."

"We strive to bring together industry thought leaders for our classes, as evidenced by Colin Orviss at Patni participating in this executive master class," said Keith Willetts, TMForum Chairman, "He is a valuable asset to any discussion on the Telecom industry, and this master class promises to be a content-rich and collaborative session."

Patni Computers alliance with BITS

Patni Computer Systems Ltd has announced that the Company has forged a strategic alliance with Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani for a two-year masters level degree in Embedded Systems for Patni employees, beginning September 2007. This will give Patni employees a platform to further their educational aspirations while continuing with their professional pursuits.

Patni signed a Memorandum of Understanding (M0U) with BITS Pilani through the 'BITS Off-Campus Distance Learning & Collaborative Programmes' scheme to hone the skills of Patni employees for the growing Product Engineering Services (PES) division of the Company.

Revenues of Indian IT Companies from engineering services are growing exponentially with NASSCOM estimating engineering services offshoring to be a US$ 55 billion opportunity by 2020.

Prof. Natarajan, BITS Pilani, "BITS Pilani is one of the select universities offering a masters level program in Embedded Systems. Over the last three decades, we have built some strong industry-academia collaborations and are glad to extend our relations with Patni. The Company has been instrumental in creating milestones in educational endeavours, and is the first Company that we have tied-up with for Hi-tech Industries — Medical Devices, Telecom, Consumer Electronics, Storage, and Automotive."

The program has been customised to Patni's needs, but would contain the same rigor and standards associated with the on-campus and corresponding degree offerings by BITS. Under the agreement, the employees would be deemed as BITS, Pilani students and trained by a combined faculty from Patni and BITS. The program would be available to all Patni employees, and the Company would further aid the students with financial support, course material and infrastructure. Virtual classrooms would be organised over the weekends for the participating students.

Patni also offers its employees an off-campus masters program in Software Engineering from BITS Pilani, with over 170 employees currently enrolled in the program.

Patni announces mult-year million dollar deal

Patni Computer Systems Ltd has informed that Patni Computer Systems Inc, a leading global IT services provider announced a multi-year US$200 million deal with The Carphone Warehouse, a UK FTSE 100 Company.

Patni will become a key technology partner providing integrated services across consulting, systems integration, application development and maintenance. In addition, Patni will also be a key partner to The Carphone Warehouse for developing next-generation systems for its global telecom and retail operations. These services will be delivered across pan-European locations by Patni's global consultants and global delivery centres in India.

"We are delighted to announce this strategic deal with The Carphone Warehouse", said Mrinal Sattawala, COO, Patni. "In today's world, customers want innovation and agility coupled with operational excellence and cost leverage. We have delivered value to CPW across a set of large, complex engagements involving multiple service lines, and this contract creates the opportunity for both firms to drive sustaining mutual value through a strategic, multi-year engagement structure."

Patni's telecom business offers end-to-end solutions to its customers including consulting, package implementation, systems integration, application development and maintenance, testing services, business process outsourcing and infrastructure support services. It contributes 14.1 per cent to Patni's revenues.

Patni recently acquired Logan Orviss International - a telecoms consulting firm, to strengthen the Company's consulting and advisory capabilities for its telecom clients.