Deals

CSC Secures $30 Million IT Services Contract from Woodside Energy Limited
CSC has signed a three-year, AUD$30 million information technology (IT) services contract with Woodside Energy Limited, one of the world’s leading producers of liquefied natural gas
http://www.csc.com/au/press_releases/45213-csc_secures_30_million_it_services_contract_from_woodside_energy_limited

MindTree outbids biggies to win Rs 30-cr unique ID deal
MindTree has won Rs 30-crore contract from India’s Unique Identification Authority (UIDAI)
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/infotech/ites/MindTree-outbids-biggies-to-win-Rs-30-cr-unique-ID-deal/articleshow/5884742.cms

HCL Technologies Signs Five-Year, Strategic Engagement Agreement with MSD
The deal, spread over five years, will see HCL becoming business and technology services partner to Merck by providing services such as software-led IT solutions, Remote Infrastructure Management (RIM), engineering and back office services.
http://www.hcltech.com/media/press-releases/2010/05/04/

State of Nevada and Capgemini Launch New Unemployment Insurance Solution
Capgemini Awarded Three-Year Contract to help increase Efficiency and Accuracy of Unemployment Insurance Administration for Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation
http://www.capgemini.com/news-and-events/news/state-of-nevada-and-capgemini-launch-new-unemployment-insurance-solution/

Mahindra Satyam gets $40 million deal from Nissan
The deal valued at $40 million involves outsourcing new technology for application maintenance and operation services of Nissan.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/infotech/software/Mahindra-Satyam-gets-40-million-deal-from-Nissan/articleshow/5922682.cms

Wipro bags three state data centre projects
Wipro Infotech, the IT arm of Wipro has bagged three projects from the governments of Maharashtra, West Bengal and Gujarat for setting up data centre.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/infotech/software/Wipro-bags-three-state-data-centre-projects/articleshow/5927170.cms

M&A, Partnerships, JV

Pegasystems and Wipro Expand Global Strategic Alliance
Pegasystems and Wipro announced global strategic alliance to provide industry-leading BPM solutions and services to worldwide clients.
http://www.pega.com/NewsEvents/PressRelease/release.asp?prid=493

HCL Technologies and Stellar Asia Pacific form strategic partnership to further expand business in Australia and APAC
HCL and Stellar will offer compelling business services and outsourcing proposition to clients by leveraging HCL's back office and technology product capabilities and Stellar's customer relationship management services.
http://www.hcltech.com/media/press-releases/2010/05/05/

Cognizant Acquires PIPC, a Global Program Management Consulting Firm
Cognizant has acquired The PIPC Group, a global program management consulting firm based in London.
http://www.cognizant.com/html/news/pressreleases/2010/Mercury_PIPC.asp

Alstom and Infosys Technologies Partner to Develop Next Generation Power Solutions
Alstom, a world leader in energy and rail transport infrastructure and Infosys Technologies, expanded their strategic partnership in areas of global Research and Development (R&D), Engineering and Engineering IT services.
http://www.infosys.com/newsroom/press-releases/Pages/engineering-research-development-power.aspx

News & Events

Study Shows Outsourcing Best Practices are Changing
Outsourcing Center conducted a study among 65 of the outsourcing relationships nominated for the 2009 Outsourcing Excellence Awards.
http://www.outsourcing-journal.com/may2010-study.html

Infosys BPO Launches Enhanced Sales and Fulfillment Outsourcing Services
Infosys BPO, has launched an enhanced offering in the areas of sales support and fulfillment operations.
http://www.infosys.com/newsroom/press-releases/Pages/sales-fulfillment-outsourcing.aspx

Wipro Technologies announces changes in leadership to focus on R&D business
Ayan Mukerji to head Product Engineering Services business globally & Jeffrey Heenan Jalil appointed as Head of Europe
http://www.wipro.com/corporate/media/newsdetail.aspx?id=1611

UK's National Grid shortlists Infosys, Mahindra Satyam, Cognizant for $250-mn deal
UK’s National Grid, which manages the country’s natural gas and electricity networks, has shortlisted Infosys, Mahindra Satyam and Cognizant for an outsourcing contract.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/infotech/ites/UKs-National-Grid-shortlists-Infosys-Mahindra-Satyam-Cognizant-for-250-mn-deal/articleshow/5928651.cms

Awards

Mahindra Satyam BPO honored as ‘India’s Most Customer Responsive BPO Company
Mahindra Satyam BPO has been honored as “India’s Most Customer Responsive BPO Company” at the ‘AGC Networks Customer Responsiveness Awards 2010.
http://www.mahindrasatyam.com/media/pr1May10.asp

iGATE named as a leading IT vendor for the insurance industry
iGATE, has been rated among the best 20 Leaders catering to the Insurance Industry by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals.
http://www.igate.com/uploads/newsroom/press_releases/154iGATE_Named_As_A_Leading_IT_Vendor_For_The_Insurance_Industry.html?expandable=1

Outsourcing Center Announces Winners of 14th Annual Outsourcing Excellence Awards
Outsourcing Center, one of the leading sources of information about outsourcing, announced winners of the 2010 Outsourcing Excellence Awards.
http://www.outsourcing-awards.com/

Analyst/Reports

Market Vista: Q1 2010
Market Vista reports provide data and analysis highlighting key trends and developments in the fast evolving global offshoring and outsourcing market
http://www.everestresearchinstitute.com/Product/11148

Checklist: Key Questions For Setting SLA Strategy in Outsourcing Relationships
Forrester research for Sourcing & Vendor Management Professionals
http://www.forrester.com/rb/Research/checklist_key_questions_for_setting_sla_strategy/q/id/56799/t/2