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ITC Infotech India

Autor Reviews | 19.07.2010 | Category IT/Software

ITC Infotech, a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Limited is an SEI CMM Level 5 company. The company provides end-to-end IT solutions and services, which include CRM consulting, Sieble and SAP Implementation, systems integration, package implementation, software application development & maintenance, IT security and infrastructure management services to corporations globally.

ITC’s wholly owned Information Technology subsidiary, ITC Infotech, is aggressively pursuing emerging opportunities in providing end-to-end IT solutions and services, including business process outsourcing.

ITC Infotech has established itself as a key player in the offshoring arena, growing at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 85%, outpacing most of its industry counterparts. ITC Infotech enjoys the rare advantage of having a practitioner’s expertise with astute business proficiency.

Based in the picturesque ITC Infotech Park that sprawls across 35 acres in the heart of Bangalore city, and through its wholly owned subsidiaries in the UK and the US, ITC Infotech services Fortune-listed clients across North America and Europe.

A sharp domain focus ensures that IT and ITeS delivery always places business needs ahead of technology. The technology delivery teams leverage the domain knowledge to engineer business solutions, using CMM Level 5 processes for offshore service delivery.

SAS

Autor Reviews | 18.07.2010 | Category IT/Software

SAS is the leader in business analytics software and services, and the largest independent vendor in the business intelligence market. With innovative business applications supported by an enterprise intelligence platform, SAS helps 45,000 organizations improve performance and deliver value by making better decisions faster. Since 1976 SAS has been giving customers around the world THE POWER TO KNOW.

SAS Institute is a privately held software company headquartered in Cary, NC. The company name is pronounced “Sass” Institute. SAS Institute’s revenues for 2007 were over $2 Billion and they had over 10,000 employees in 2007.

SAS was founded in 1976. SAS originally stood for Statistical Analysis Software, but the company has long since broadened their reach beyond statistical software programming. The SAS statistical software remains an industry leader and is used by pharmaceutical companies for submission of clinical trials information to the FDA. The software is also used extensively in the insurance industry and public health agencies. More recent software packages have focused more in the areas of customer relationship management, data management and enterprise business intelligence.

Investing in the company, the community and the employees is the underlying theme for SAS Institute’s culture. There is a strong focus on research and development within the company. In 2007, 21% of the $2 Billion plus in annual revenues the company earned was reinvested in R&D – twice the average for the industry. The company believes that “this commitment to innovation is one reason why 98 percent of our customers renew their software licenses with SAS every year.” In addition, the company believe that investing in their employees makes them more profitable and successful, due to a lack of turnover.

SAS Institute is known to be a well paying company, with competitive base salaries, profit sharing and bonuses. In addition, though, there is a strong promotion of work-life balance. It sounds like a fun place to work, too! Some of the programs that the company offers include company fun events like “Free Fruit Mondays”, “M&M Wednesdays”, and “Free Breakfast Fridays”. The company also provides soda fountains and snacks in every break room, and there are family oriented parties held throughout the year. In addition to the normal employee benefits, SAS Institute offers on-site childcare centers, an eldercare information and referral program, an employee health care center, wellness programs, a 58,000 square foot recreation and fitness center, and lots of other work-life programs. CBS’ 60 Minutes did a segment on the employee benefits of SAS and titled it “The Royal Treatment.”

Adobe Systems

Autor Reviews | 18.07.2010 | Category IT/Software

Adobe Systems is an American computer software company. For more than two decades, the company’s award-winning technologies and software have redefined business, entertainment, and personal communications by setting new standards for producing and delivering content that engages people anywhere at anytime. From rich images in print, video, and film to dynamic digital content for a variety of media, the impact of Adobe solutions is clear to anyone who creates, views, and interacts with information. Adobe’s latest efforts are mainly centered on its Portable Document Format (PDF).

Adobe Systems Incorporated is a diversified software company. The Company offers a line of business and mobile software and services used by professionals, designers, knowledge workers, high-end consumers, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners, developers and enterprises for creating, managing, delivering and engaging with compelling content and experiences across multiple operating systems, devices and media. Adobe distributes its products through a network of distributors and dealers, value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators, independent software vendors (ISVs) and OEMs, direct to end users and through its own Website at www.adobe.com. The Company also licenses its technology to hardware manufacturers, software developers and service providers, and it offers integrated software solutions to businesses of all sizes. Adobe has operations in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia.

Adobe added Flash to its technology portfolio after acquisition of Macromedia in 2005.

Adobe was founded in 1982 by John Warnock and Charles Geschke. The founders had left Xerox PARC and established the company to develop and sell a page description language caled Postscript, which was later licensed by Apple Computer and helped revolutionize the desktop publishing industry. As the company grew and expanded their software, web development tools and publishing tools groups, they opened offices around the world. Adobe’s market penetration is truly worldwide, with more than half of their revenues generated outside the United States.

Adobe prides itself on its history of innovation and community involvement. The Adobe management promotes open, timely and honest communication. The company treats its employees well – of the Adobe employees I have met, I do not typically hear any grumbling. While I am sure it depends on the individual and the group, overall Adobe employees are a hard working group that is rewarded well and treated with respect. Adobe is often named one of the “top places to work” – not just in the United States, but in Canada and Germany as well!

Adobe employees are well compensated. In addition to competitive base salaries, employees are awarded up to a 10 percent profit sharing bonus paid quarterly, based on Adobe’s financial performance. They may be eligible for other bonuses as well. Stock purchase and options are standared perks (the amount depends on seniority and level). In addition to the normal health and wellness benefits, Adobe employees have access to Pet insurance, backup child or elder care assistance and a group legal plan. PTO is a generous 2 days per month (24 days per year) plus 10 company holidays and a 3 week sabbatical after 5 years.

Sapient India

Autor Reviews | 16.07.2010 | Category IT/Software

Sapient is a global company with a single goal: to partner with companies in a spirit of collaboration to help them evolve and grow in today’s dynamic marketplace.

Sapient’s two service groups, Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting, help advance your business in the mission critical areas of marketing, business operations, and technology. Whether identifying and affecting consumer behavior, improving inefficient business processes, or helping you stand out in a crowded category, the Company is focused squarely on solving your business challenges. Armed with proven methods, proprietary technology, and seasoned with experience that comes from working with some of the world’s most successful brands, the rate of success is three times that of the industry average.

Sapient is growing. Demand for their unique breadth of marketing and consulting services is at an all time high, and Sapient is looking for great people – designers, developers, program managers, and technology specialists to name a few – to join their teams in offices around the world.

Sasken

Autor tdomf_2061d | 16.07.2010 | Category IT/Software

Sasken is an embedded communications solutions company. Sasken offers a unique combination of research and development consultancy, wireless software products and software services, and works with Network OEMs, Semiconductor Vendors, Terminal Device OEMs and Operators across the world. Global Fortune 500 and Tier 1 companies in these segments are part of Sasken’s customer profile.

The company was established in 1989, and in 2007 employed over 3,500 people, operating from state-of-the-art research and development centers in Bangalore, Pune & Chennai in India, Kaustinen, Tampere, Oulu & Turku in Finland and Monterrey in Mexico. Sasken is also present in Shanghai (China), Ottawa (Canada), Nice (France), Frankfurt (Germany), Kanagawa (Japan), Lund (Sweden), Guildford (UK) and Boston, Dallas & Santa Clara (USA).

The Group’s principal activity is to provide telecommunications software services and solutions. The Group operates in three segments: Software Services, Software Products and Network Engineering Services. Software Services and solutions are provided to network equipment manufacturers, mobile terminal vendors and semiconductor companies around the world. Software Services and products include intellectual property based product offerings. Network Engineering Services segment provides network planning, deployment, commissioning, integration and network operations support to network equipment vendors and operators. The Group operates in India, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States.

Sasken works with customers to help them get to market ahead of the competition, and stay focused on new product development and manufacturing. With deep understanding of the communications industry, access to current and emerging technologies, mature development processes, global resources and a proven track record, Sasken creates complete solutions to help clients succeed. Clients choose Sasken for the comprehensive range of application solutions and services, backed by a proven reputation for expert support and high quality.

In addition to being directly involved in the development of a variety of technologies, Sasken is a member of premier technology bodies including ITU, 3GPP, GCF, MPEG-ISO, WiMAX, NFC, DLNA and ATM, DSL & SDR forums.

Sasken is SEI CMM Level 5 certified and its’ solutions are backed by ISO 9001:2000, ISO 27001 and TL 9000 certifications. Sasken’s proprietary quality management systems strengthen our business offerings and ensure client satisfaction. Sasken’s commitment to environment is highlighted by its ISO 14001 certification.

Infosys India

Autor Reviews | 16.07.2010 | Category IT/Software

Infosys Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: INFY) was started in 1981 by seven people with US$ 250. Today, we are a global leader in the “next generation” of IT and consulting with revenues of over US$ 4 billion.

Infosys defines, designs and delivers technology-enabled business solutions that help Global 2000 companies win in a Flat World. Infosys also provides a complete range of services by leveraging our domain and business expertise and strategic alliances with leading technology providers.

Infosys’ service offerings span business and technology consulting, application services, systems integration, product engineering, custom software development, maintenance, re-engineering, independent testing and validation services, IT infrastructure services and business process outsourcing

The vision of the Infosys India “to be a globally respected corporation that provides best-of-breed business solutions, leveraging technology, delivered by best-in-class people” has helped it in getting listed on NASDAQ. With a workforce of around 58,000 employees worldwide it has offices in USA, Canada, Australia, China, UAE and European countries besides India.

Infosys is regarded as a pioneer in strategic offshore outsourcing of software services. Its expertise is offered in Application Development and Maintenance, Corporate Performance Management, Enterprise Quality Services, Infrastructure Services, Packaged Application Services, Product Engineering and Systems Integration.

The company maintains strict quality standards such as ISO 9000, CMM, the Malcolm Baldrige framework and Six Sigma Framework to deliver products and services of international excellence. Its endeavors are appreciated across the board in the form of awards and honors such as

Calypso Technology

Autor Reviews | 15.07.2010 | Category IT/Software

Calypso Technology is a global application software provider that delivers an integrated suite of trading applications to the capital markets function within banks and other companies participating in the world’s financial markets.

Calypso Technology was founded in 1997, and is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held company which provides leading edge software solutions to the global financial services industry. Calypso Technologies was built and funded without venture capital investment, is debt-free, cash positive, and well positioned in the competitive marketplace.

Calypso provides a single turn-key Java-based platform for trading and trade processing and provides real-time, event-driven processing that enables global financial institutions to provide integrated solutions across all asset classes, from foreign exchange and equities to fixed income and credit derivatives.

Calypso provides software solutions to many of the premiere financial institutions world-wide including Citigroup, Dresdner Bank, HSBC, ING, Royal Bank of Scotland, Wachovia, Bear Stearns, Sumitomo Trust, BNP Paribas, Barclays Global Investors and Wells Fargo.

In addition to the company’s headquarters in San Francisco, the global workforce is strategically located in New York, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo and South Africa. Calyspo technology’s global presence offers international exposure, experience and travel for many of our employment positions. The San Francisco office is located in the heart of the Financial District and is easily accessible by the BART, Caltrain, and MUNI transportation network.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Autor Reviews | 15.07.2010 | Category IT/Software

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is one of the leading information technology and software companies in the world. TCS employed over 74,000 professionals spread across more than 50 global delivery centres in 2007. TCS provides solutions that help organisations stay ahead with new technology. The clients of TCS include seven of the top ten corporations in the Fortune 500 list of the largest corporations in the United States.

TCS products and services help companies in various sectors effectively meet their business challenges. With technical expertise and employing a flexible approach to client relationships, TCS offers its clients: consulting, IT services, business process outsourcing, infrastructure outsourcing, and engineering and industrial services.

Since its start, the company has invested in new technologies, processes, and people in order to help its customers succeed. With inputs from its innovation labs and university alliances, and drawing on the expertise of key partners, TCS keeps clients up-to-date with new technology. This has helped the company meet various benchmarks of excellence in software development — it is the world’s first organisation to achieve an enterprise-wide Maturity Level 5 on quality improvement models, CMMI® and P-CMM®, using the most rigorous assessment methodology, SCAMPISM.

The company is listed on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange in India.

The following TCS services are offered, Consulting, IT services, Business process outsourcing, Infrastructure outsourcing, Engineering and industrial services, Industries
( like Banking and financial services,Energy and utilities, Government, Healthcare and life sciences, Hi technology, Insurance, Manufacturing, Retail, Telecom, Travel and hospitality)

Tata Consultancy Services is headquartered in Mumbai, and operates in more than 50 countries and has more than 170 offices across the world.

I-Flex India

Autor Reviews | 14.07.2010 | Category IT/Software

i-Flex was incorporated in 1989 as Citicorp Information Technology Industries. It renamed itself i-flex Solutions Ltd. to make an independent brand name. It provides IT solutions exclusively to the financial services industry worldwide. It provides services to banks, stock exchanges, mutual funds, brokerages and other financial entities.

The i-flex portfolio includes FLEXCUBE®, a complete banking product suite for retail, consumer, corporate, investment and internet banking, and asset management and investor servicing. Since its launch in 1997, more than 250 financial institutions in 100 countries have chosen FLEXCUBE. FLEXCUBE has been ranked the world’s No. 1 selling core banking solution for four consecutive years – 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 – by the UK-based International Banking Systems (IBS).

Reveleus™ is a suite of analytical applications for the financial services industry focused in the areas of risk management, customer insight, and enterprise-wide financial performance. Reveleus’ Risk Analytics product solves the most complex global challenges facing the financial industry today, including multi-jurisdictional Basel II compliance and operational risk management. Reveleus is positioned in Gartner’s ‘Leaders Quadrant’ in its Basel II Risk Management Application Software Magic Quadrant and Tower Group has ranked Reveleus’ Basel II solution amongst the best in this domain.

Together with Castek® Software Inc., i-flex offers strategic business software and services for the global Property and Casualty insurance market. Castek provides insurance carriers with a suite of core business processing systems for insurance product and process configuration, policy processing, customer billing, claims management and services. Recipient of prestigious awards, Castek was rated among the ‘Top 50 Best Managed Private Companies in Canada’.

PrimeSourcing™, i-flex’s global IT services business, provides customized software solutions exclusively for the financial services industry worldwide. It focuses on corporate, investment, private and retail banking, and the Insurance domain, and is backed by top-notch industry consultants, technology experts, and SEI-CMMi Level 5 compliant processes. PrimeSourcing’s deep domain expertise helps customers manage challenges associated with complex, mission-critical, outsourced functions. The Division operates development centers across India, the USA, and Singapore. It has a solutions center in Europe, a specialty center around Oracle technologies, a virtual university (Prime University) to enable continuous learning, and dedicated centers of excellence in business intelligence, customer relationship management (CRM), payment solutions, and testing services. With over 3,200 employees, PrimeSourcing has serviced customers in over 40 countries.

The i-flex Consulting and Systems Integration group offers an end-to-end consulting partnership, providing comprehensive business and technology solutions that enable financial services enterprises to improve process efficiencies, optimize costs, meet risk and compliance requirements, define IT Architecture to support future needs, and manage the transformation process. Consulting services are offered in the areas of Business Transformation, Risk and Compliance, IT Architecture and Strategy, IT Governance and Process Improvement and Program Management.

i-flex’s Technology Deployment & Management Services (TDMS) group designs, develops, deploys and manages Information Technology (IT) infrastructure for financial institutions. TDMS’ services are based on the COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and related Technology) model, a globally accepted standard for IT management and control framework, and incorporates the best practices of many other standards, including ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) and BS7799 (ISO17799).

Equinox Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of i-flex, provides innovative and cost-effective customer acquisition and knowledge process outsourcing services to the lending industry. With staff strength of over 400 located in Gurgaon, near New Delhi, Equinox has serviced more than 15 customers in the United States. i-flex has over 6,600 employees operating from 14 development centers across India, Singapore and the USA. The company has a strong global reach with a sales, marketing and support presence in 22 overseas locations operating under five subsidiaries (i-flex solutions Inc. in the USA, i-flex solutions b.v in The Netherlands, i-flex solutions pte. ltd. in Singapore, and SuperSolutions Corporation and Equinox Corporation in the USA). In addition, i-flex is represented in over 80 countries through over 30 corporate business partners. i-flex also has strong alliance and/or implementation relationships with industry leaders such as Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, Microsoft and Oracle.

Polaris Software Lab

Autor Reviews | 11.07.2010 | Category IT/Software

Polaris Software Lab Ltd headquartered in Chennai is a leading Solution & Service provider with a dedicated focus on Banking, Financial Services and Insurance sectors. The company is headquartered in Chennai, India.The company has development centre in India such as its corporate banking solution centre located in Mumbai, investment banking solution centre in Hyderabad, retail banking solution centre in Chennai, and enterprise solution centre in Delhi. Polaris also has international operations in Canada, US, UK, Germany, France, Switzerland, Ireland, Singapore, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE and Japan.

Polaris has been developing software applications for the world’s leading financial institutions for over two decades now and has been at the forefront of enabling radical business transformation through technology.

Polaris expertise lies in Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Investment Banking, Insurance, Enterprise Solutions, Pace Testing, and Process Consulting. Recently ‘The Capital’, its super-specialty center focused on building technology solutions for the Investment Banking Vertical has been inaugurated at Hyderabad to further consolidate its hold in the Capital Markets & Wealth Management Areas.

Polaris has been able to provide solutions that suit its clients’ requirements. Polaris has invested heavily in the EU to acquire the necessary domain and technological edge to provide client focused and asset-based solutions. Polaris has also changed its selling methodology and reoriented its sales team through fresh hiring and involvement of solution specialists at the front end.This move is intended to enable the sales team to target potential clients more effectively.

Polaris Software Lab wants to continue its focus on the banking,financial services and insurance (BFSI) industry so that it can build its expertise in these areas and provide better solutions to its clients. The company plans to form alliances with firms in the EU and the USA to enhance its reach to customers. It wants to further penetrate the European market by providing advanced technology products and services to its clients. Recently it has also Forayed into Retail software with its subsidiary PRIL and HR Software with Adrenalin.

The company with its value-aided programs has been successful in delivering world-class technologies to the leading giants in the money vertical.