Tech Talenta / People Power

Tech Mahindra to launch Tech Talenta - a workforce management business
(Aligned with Tech M’s service portfolio enhancement plans)

Mumbai, 2nd December, 2008

Tech Mahindra (TechM), the largest independent India-based IT services provider in the telecom space today announced the launch of Tech Talenta - a workforce management business aim at offering well screened high-end contract resources with attractive, fit-for purpose commercial models.

Tech Talenta will be the new division of Tech Mahindra that will address contract recruitment needs of clients across Europe. With the launch of this new business, TechM now offers a complete portfolio of services – from IT Services and System Integration to IMS, BPO and staffing. Tech Talenta blends the World Class Technical & Project Management Competence from Tech Mahindra with the speed and flexibility needed for contract resourcing. It offers recruitment, fulfillment and ongoing management of local contract resources in the areas of Business Change, IT Development, IT Systems Support and Operations.

Vikram Nair, Vice President-Sales Europe, Tech Mahindra said, “This capability will help Tech Mahindra to engage with our clients in a critical area where many of our competitors do not have any offering and thus make TechM a stronger partner. Over the past 12 months, the teams have carefully tested this business model and have already built a workforce of over 500 consultants with some of our leading customers.”

Tech Talenta have already built a workforce of over 500 consultants with some of the leading customers. These customers now have the capability to seamlessly transition their contractors into our global delivery model.

C.P Gurnani, President International Operations, Tech Mahindra said, “Tech Talenta is another innovative step in our efforts to extend our service portfolio to areas impacting our customers. We will not only attract the best local talent to our clients but will also enable overall program management involving our employees and contractors.”

About Tech Mahindra
Tech Mahindra is a leading provider of solutions and services to the telecommunications industry, majority stake owned by Mahindra & Mahindra, in partnership with BT Plc. With total revenues of USD 934.7 million in the year ended March 31, 2008, Tech Mahindra is India’s 6th largest software exporter, and serves telecom service providers, equipment manufacturers, software vendors and systems integrators. Tech Mahindra solutions enable clients to maximize returns on IT investment by achieving fast time to market reduced total cost of ownership and high customer satisfaction. Tech Mahindra achieves this through its domain and process expertise, distinctive IT skills, research and development, proven innovative delivery models and approach to off-shoring.

Assessed at SEI-CMMi Level 5 and PCMM Level 5, Tech Mahindra’s track record for value-delivery is supported by over 25,000 professionals who provide a unique blend of culture, domain expertise and in-depth technology skill-sets. Its development centers are ISO 9001:2000 & BS7799 certified. Tech Mahindra has principal offices in the UK, United States, Germany, UAE, Egypt, Singapore, India, Thailand & Australia.

Inquiries about this news release can also be made to Rupal Sancheti. Email: rupals@techmahindra.com

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