Date:16/06/2006 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/06/16/stories/2006061602780400.htm

Back ITC Info opens Alabama centre

Our Bureau,

In pact with AK-Global Solutions

Bangalore , June 15

ITC Infotech, the $62-million subsidiary of ITC Ltd today announced the launch of its operations in Alabama with its headquarters in the city of Birmingham.

The company has entered into a strategic alliance with AK-Global Solutions Inc, a business consultant providing strategic integrated solutions to better manage talent pool, technology and expertise. The Alabama centre's manpower capacity would be 100 in the next three years.

ITC Infotech employs over 4,100 employees. In addition to IT solutions, services and co-sourcing, the company has a joint venture with ClientLogic in the BPO space that offers technical helpdesk with over 2,500 employees. ITC Infotech has offices in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific, serving Fortune-listed customers across 42 countries.

Mr Ashwani Rishi, Chief Executive Officer, ITC Infotech, USA, said, "We are extremely optimistic about the growth potential of ITC Infotech in Alabama, which is home to some of the largest manufacturing and engineering companies in the US."

The UK subsidiary of ITC Infotech is also set to expand its operations. Mr Hardeep Garewal, CEO of ITC Infotech, UK, said the European business has grown over six times between 2002 and 2006 and accounted for over 65 per cent of ITC Infotech group's total business.

ITC Infotech, UK, added 12 new customers, five of whom are from Finland, France, Rotterdam, Norway and Germany.

The company is also planning to set up offices in Spain and Denmark. ITC Infotech is now focusing on four verticals - BFSI, CPG, manufacturing and travel and hospitality.