Deals
MindTree to manage Carlyle's IT infrastructure
MindTree will provide IT infrastructure management and support services for Carlyle's global data centers.
http://www.mindtree.com/newsandevents/mindtree-selected-as-infrastructure-management-partner-of-the-carlyle-group/
Brazilian Credit Union SICREDI Announces Strategic IT Agreement with Accenture
SICREDI, one of Brazil’s leading credit unions, has engaged Accenture to provide information technology (IT) support and systems development services under a strategic outsourcing contract.
http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/brazilian+credit+union+sicredi+announces+strategic+it+agreement+with+accenture.htm
SimplexGrinnell Selects Infosys' Supply Chain Visibility & Collaboration Product Suite
SimplexGrinnell has signed a product license and services agreement to implement the Infosys Supply Chain Visibility & Collaboration Suite as part of its enterprise-wide sourcing business intelligence and spend analysis initiative.
http://www.infosys.com/newsroom/press-releases/Pages/scv-collaboration-suite.aspx
M&A, Partnerships, JV
IBM Teams With Hildebrand to Bring Smart Metering to Homes Across Britain
Information and Analytics Help Consumers Make Better Decisions About Energy Usage While Reducing Costs
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/31690.wss
IBM Agrees to Acquire Sterling Commerce from AT&T for $1.4 Billion
The acquisition of Sterling Commerce will expand IBM's ability to help organizations create more intelligent and dynamic business networks by simplifying and automating the way they connect and communicate with customers, partners and suppliers both on-premise or through cloud computing delivery models.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/31742.wss
News & Events
Convergys Receives Patent for Major Innovation in Scalability and Timing of Software Development
Convergys Corporation, has received a new patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a major innovation that improves the scalability and timing of software development
http://www.convergys.com/company/news-events/newsroom/news_release.php?newsid=4768
Awards
IBM Awarded 2010 SAP Pinnacle Awards
Recognized as Leader in Customer Satisfaction and as Global Technology Partner of the Year.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/31724.wss
Wipro Awarded Two 2010 SAP® Pinnacle Award
Recognized for Delivering Operational Transformation to its Clients; Wins Pinnacle Awards in “IT Outsourcing Partner of the Year” and “Run SAP Partner of the Year” Categories.
http://www.wipro.com/corporate/media/newsdetail.aspx?id=1616
Analyst/Reports
HRO Supplier Profile Compendium - Comprehensive Look at MPHRO Suppliers
The report provides accurate, comprehensive, fact-based snapshots of 16 suppliers in the multi-process HRO marketplace. It also provides an assessment of their delivery capabilities along four key dimensions- scale, scope, technology, and delivery footprint.
http://www.everestresearchinstitute.com/Product/11161