PRIYANKA JOSHI

MBA -1

IT INDUSTRY

TCS- A Sunrise Company of Tata Group

TCS – (Tata Consultancy Services) is a part of the Tata Group. TCS provides IT services
and it serves a number of industries, such as Banking, Financial services, Insurance,
Telecom, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, Retail and Consumer goods,
Transportation, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Energy & Utilities. It is listed on NSE and
BSE, India.
Total Revenues: Rs. 4,873 crore ($ 1.1 billion)
Chairman : Ratan Tata
Vice chairman: S Ramadorai
CEO & MD: N Chandrasekaran

Products
TCS Bancs
Digital Certification Products
Healthcare Management Systems

Services
Outsourcing
BPO
Software Products

Infosys Technologies Ltd

Infosys Technologies Ltd. was incorporated in 1981. It provides consulting and IT

services to its clients. Infosys became a public limited company in India in 1992. It got
ISO 9001/TickIT Certification in 1993 and it got listed on NASDAQ in 1999. It crossed $
2 billion in revenues in 2006. Infosys has been the trend- setter in offshore outsourcing. It
was recently acclaimed by ‘wired’ magazine for its offshore outsourcing strategy.
Revenues: $ 2,152 million
Chairman: N R Narayana Murthy
CEO & MD: Kris Gopalakrishnan
Services
Information technology
Consulting services
Solutions and outsourcing

Wipro Limited

Wipro is the first company to adopt Six Sigma in India.

Wipro is the first Indian Company to win Dale Carnegic ‘Global Leadership Award’.
Wipro has the credit of Launching 'Bharat PC', which is used in adverse conditions in
semi-urban and rural areas.
Revenue: Rs. 39.79 billion
Chairman, CEO, and Managing Director: Azim H. Premji

4) Hewlett-Packard India Sales Pvt. Ltd

HP was founded on 1st January, 1939. HP provides complete technology product

portfolio to its customers. It manufactures a range of things, from handheld devices to the
world's most powerful supercomputer installation. It provides services ranging from
digital photography to digital entertainment from computing to home printing. It has a
very strong sales performance across all the lines of business, i.e. PCs, printing, and
enterprise products and services. HP is divided into three business groups in core
technology areas:
Personal Systems: PCs, mobile computing devices and workstations.
Imaging and Printing: Inkjet, laser jet and commercial printing, digital photography and
entertainment
Interim CEO & CFO: Catherine A. Lesjak
Products:
Computer Monitors
Digital Cameras
Enterprise Software
Indigo Digital Press
Mobile Phones
Networking
Personal Computers and Laptops
Personal Digital Assistants
Printers
Scanners
Servers
Storage
Televisions
Telecommunications hardware and software
IBM India

IBM (International Business Machines) is there in India since 1992. Its headquarters is in
Bangalore and there are branches in 14 cities. IBM manufactures advanced information
technologies, including computer systems, softwares, storage systems and
microelectronics.
Revenue: $91.4 billion
Chairman of the Board and CEO: Samuel J. Palmisano
Managing Director, IBM India: Shanker Annaswamy
Facts:
It invested $6.1 billion in R&D in 2006
It earned 2,941 patents; 1,100 more patents than any other company, in 2005
It is the world leader in middleware, IT services and consulting, server sales
It is the second-largest software company overall

6) Hindustan Computers Limited

HCL was founded in 1976 and is among the leading technology and IT enterprises. It has
partnerships with various leading Fortune 1000 firms. The largest BPO operation of
Northern Ireland's is run by HCL. It manages Asia's largest stock exchange network and
provides zero visibility landing systems for the airplanes.
Annual Revenue: US$ 3.90 billion
Founder-Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer, HCL Technologies: Shiv Nadar
CEO HCL Corp: Roshni Nadar
Founder-Chairman and CEO, HCL Infosystems: Ajai Chowdhry
CEO, HCL Technologies: Vineet Nayar
Vise President of HCL: Jagadeshwar Gattu
Facts:
It developed the first microcomputer in 1978 and the multi-processor UNIX in 1988.
It is top seller of PCs in India and leader in Indian Desktop Market.

7) Patni Computer Systems Ltd

Patni Computer Systems Ltd. is one of the leading global providers of information
technology services and business solutions. It delivers high quality and cost-effective IT
services to customers; it has partnerships with over 180 companies worldwide.
Chairman & CEO: Narendra K Patni
Industries Served: Insurance, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Telecom, Independent
Software Vendors (ISVs), Product Engineering, Retail, Media and Entertainment, Energy
and Utilities, Logistic and Transportation.
 8) Polaris Software Lab Ltd

Polaris was incorporated in 1993. It is the world's first CMMI (Capability Maturity
Model Integration) Level 5 certified company.
Total Revenue: Rs. 7871.23 Million
Chairman and CEO: Arun Jain
Facts:
It is ranked 11th in the top Indian software exporters list.
It has 20 years of experience in Banking, Financial Services & Insurance.
It has over 7000 associates.
Polaris has a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 70%. It is the highest
among all IT organizations in India.
Polaris has more than 750 domain experts.
Products and Solutions: Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking,
Credit Cards, Insurance, Enterprise Solutions, BPO.

9) Cisco Systems India Pvt. Ltd

It was founded in 1984. Cisco is into the innovation of internet protocol (IP),
development of routing and switching, application networking services, home
networking, hosted small-business systems, security, storage area networking, unified
communications, video systems, wireless, technical support and advanced services. It
deals with hardware, software, and services to businesses of all sizes, governments,
service providers, and consumers. Cisco is the worldwide leader in routing and switching,
unified communications, wireless and security for the Internet.
As estimated, approximately 14 billion devices will be connected to the Internet by 2010.
Cisco has given the IT industry a dominant communication platform that serves as the
basis for the convergence of data, voice, video and mobile communications. It has sales
offices in Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata. There
are more than 62,000 Cisco Certified Professionals in India
President and CEO: John Chambers
Facts:
.More than $4.07 billion was spent on R&D in 2006.
.Cisco has acquired 114 companies since 1993.
.Cisco founded the Cisco Networking Academy Program. It trains students to design,
build, and maintain computer networks. It helps students to acquire skills needed for IT-
related jobs and for higher education. Over 1.6 million students have enrolled in more
than 163 countries.
Products: Application Networking Services, Interfaces and Modules, Security and VPN,
Server Networking and Virtualization, Service Exchange, Storage Networking,
Broadband Cable, Cisco IOS Software, Switches, Tele Presence, Universal Gateways and
Access Servers, Video and Content Delivery, Voice and Unified Communications,
Wireless, Interoperability Systems, Network Management, Optical Networking, Routers.
 10) KPIT Cummins Infosystems Ltd.

KPIT Cummins Infosystems Ltd. was established in 1992. It is a global IT consulting

organization. It is an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001 and ISO
9001:2000 Certified company. Since 2006, it is also a CMMI Level 5 certified
organization. Since last three years, it has 66% CAGR. It is a leader in 3rd party solutions
and services for Semiconductor Industries and Automotive Electronics. It was identified
among the top 100 transitioning medium enterprises in India by Citigroup-IMA. Also, it
was selected among the top 25 Indian companies by ICSI (Institute of Company
Secretaries of India) in Corporate Governance for 2006.

• Revenues FY '09 – USD 174.10 million

• Net profit FY '09 – USD 13.53 million
• Listing on Public Stock Exchanges since 1999
• Investments by Cummins, Lehman Brothers, IFC, Cargill Venture
• 10 year CAGR – 50%; 3 year CAGR – 66%
• 5 year revenue growth – 10x
• 5 year market capitalization growth – 15x

Chairman: Kishor Patil

11) Kanbay International Inc.

The word "Kanbay" is a combination of the first and last syllables of Canada and
Bombay. John Patterson and Dileep Nath are the founders of the company. The former
belongs to Canada and the latter was born in Bombay. The name of the company is thus a
tribute to their respective places of birth. Kanbay was founded in 1989. It is an IT
services firm with approximately 6,900 associates worldwide. It is a CMM Level 5
certified company. It provides management consulting, application development, and
outsourcing solutions to industries, like Consumer & Industrial Products,
Communications & Media, Financial Services and Life Sciences. It was acquired by
Capgemini in 2007. It has delivery centers in Hyderabad, Pune and Chennai.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer: Raymond J. Spencer
Services: SCM, Customer Value Management, Research, Application Development &
Technology Integration, Enterprise Applications (SAP, Oracle, CRM), Testing Services,
Outsourcing & Maintenance, Business Intelligence ( Data Warehouse Strategy, Design
and Implementation, Business Intelligence Portals, Enterprise Reporting Strategy &
Implementation).
 12) MICROSOFT

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions.
Its 3 business divisions are:
Platform Products and Services Division (Client Group, Server & Tools Group and
Online Services Group)
 Business Division (Information Worker Group, Microsoft Business Solutions Group
and Unified Communications Group)
 Entertainment and Devices Division (Home & Entertainment Group and Mobile &
Embedded Devices Group)
Microsoft has 10 offices in India in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Gurgaon,
Hyderabad, Indore, Calcutta, Nagpur and Pune.
CEO: Steve Ballmer
Founders: Bill Gates, Paul Allen
Products: Windows, Office, Servers, Business Solutions, Developer Tools, MSN, Games
& Xbox, Home Software, Mobile Devices & Software, Hardware.
Companies:
 Microsoft Research India (MSR India)
 Microsoft India Development Center (MSIDC)
 Microsoft Global Services India (MGSI)
 Global Delivery Centre India (GDCI)
 Sales and Marketing Services Group (SMSG)
 Global Technical Support Center (GTSC)
 Entertainment and Devices Division (EDD)

13) DELL

Dell was founded by Michael Dell in 1984. It is ranked 25th on Fortune 500. It follows
the concept of direct selling. It sells computer systems directly to customers so that it can
better understand the customer needs. This approach eliminates unnecessary time and
cost involved in indirect selling.
Chairman & CEO: Michael S. Dell
Products and Services: Servers, Storage, Printing and Imaging Systems, Workstations,
Notebook Computers (The Latitude Line and The Inspiron Line), Desktop Computers
(The OptiPlex Line and The Dimension Line), Networking Products, Electronics &
Accessories Products (Software, Monitors, Printers, Notebook Accessories, Networking
and Wireless Products, Memory, Digital Cameras, Projectors and Scanners), Managed
Services (Planning, Deployment, Maintenance, Asset Management, On-Site Field
Services), Professional Services, Support Services, Training and Certification Services.
Products:
Desktops
Servers
Notebooks
Netbooks
Peripherals
Printers
Televisions
Scanners
Storage
Smart Phones
Facts:
 Dell introduced the Power Connect network switches.
 Dell sells more systems globally than any computer company.
 Dell also offers online technical support which is called "E-Support Direct from
Dell".

14) Larsen & Turbo Limited

Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T) is one of the largest engineering and construction
organizations in India's private sector. It has over 11,000 engineers. It was founded by
Henning Holck-Larsen and Soren Kristian Toubro in Bombay in 1938.
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd., subsidiary of L&T, offers end to end software
solutions and services with a focus on Manufacturing and Communications & Embedded
Systems. It has 18 offices and 11 development centers in India.
L&T e-Engineering Solutions (L&T e-ES) provides end-to-end engineering services. It
consists of engineering analysis, product design, manufacturing support and process
engineering. Over 800 professionals are there in design centers in Vadodara, Bangalore
and Chennai. They provide solutions through CAD/CAM/CAE/PDM/PLM.
Chairman & Managing Director: A. M. Naik
Products/Services: Aerospace Equipment, Cement & Allied Machinery, Chemical
Plants, Construction Equipment, Control & Automation Systems, Defense, Electronics,
Eutectic & Welding, Fertilizer Projects, Petrochemical & Heat Transfer Equipment,
Hydrocarbon & Related Projects, Hydraulic Equipment, Valves, Information
Technology, Iron & Steel Castings, Medical Equipment, Minerals & Metals, Mining &
Construction Machinery, Nuclear Power Plant Equipment, Oil & Gas & Special Projects,
Petrol Pumps, Plastics Processing Machinery, Power, Paper & Pulp Equipment, Rubber
Processing Machinery
Awards (2006):
 IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award, 2005 to the L&T ECC Division
The "Amity Corporate Excellence Award 2006" by Amity International Business
School
profit after Tax and extraordinary items : 4,375.52 crores
15) Compare Infobase Limited

Founded in 1998, it provides end-to-end solutions for websites and e-businesses, creates
web site design, web development services, software development, web hosting, logo
design, search engine optimization and promotion and more. Some of the websites and e-
businesses developed by Compare Infobase Pvt. Ltd. are Turnkey Software,
Mapsofindia.com, Mapsofworld.com, and DGreetings.com.
Managing Director and CEO: Simarprit Singh
Clients: TATA Motors, Times of India, India Today, Unicef India, Citibank, Indian
Tobacco Company (ITC), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Maruti Udyog, HCI
London, Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI)
Member of NASSCOM since 2001 and member of CII since 1999
Services: Website design / Development and Revamping, Web Hosting / Project,
Website Optimization / Promotion, Domain Booking, Online Mapping Solutions,
Products in the market, Payment Gateway Integrations, Ideas Under incubation, Offshore
Website Development

16) Accenture

Accenture was established in 1989. It is a technology service, management consulting,

and outsourcing company. It initiated systems and business integration. It also led the
deployment of ERP, CRM and Electronic Services. It became a public company in July
2001 and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Accenture has been operating in
India since 1987 and has operations in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and
Chennai. The India delivery centers provide services such as application
development/maintenance and business process outsourcing.
Chairman and CEO: William D. Green
Industries Served: Automotive, Chemicals, Communications (Wireless, Cable, and
Satellite etc.), Consumer Goods and Services, Energy, Financial Services, Retail, Health
and Life Sciences, Providers and Government, Metals and Mining, Travel, Utilities.

17) i-Flex Solutions

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.
Chairman and Managing Director: Rajesh Hukku
CEO - International Operations and Business Development: R. Ravisankar
CEO - India Operations and CFO: Deepak Ghaisas
Services: Consumer and Corporate Banking, Investor Servicing, Financial Services,
Insurance, Business Analytics and Risk Management, Application Software
Development, Deployment, Maintenance and Support Services, Business and IT
Consulting Services, KPO.

18) Cognizant

Incubated in 1994, Cognizant was the first Indian IT company to be listed on NASDAQ
in 1998. It specializes in Change Management, Portfolio Analysis and Research &
Development. It has an in-house training center, the Cognizant Academy, where learning
programs for employees at all levels are conducted. In 2006, the academy offered around
46,000 hours of technical training. It has 4 main educational programs:
Continuing Educational Program (Upgrading skills)
Role-based Training Program
Executive Training Program (Personal Productivity, Time Management, Acculturation
Programs, and Language Programs)
Certification Programs (External and Internal certifications)
Vice Chairman, Board of Directors: Lakshmi Narayanan
Services: Banking & Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing & Logistics, Retail,
Telecommunications, Insurance, Information Management, Media & Entertainment,
Technology.

19) Sapient

Sapient was founded in 1990 by Jerry Greenberg and Stuart Moore. Its headquarters is in
Cambridge. Sapient provides Marketing, Business and IT strategy, Business Applications
Services and Outsourcing. Sapient acquired Business Intelligence Systems (BIS) and
Planning Group International (PGI)
President and CEO: Allen Herrick
Services: Marketing Services, Business and IT Services, Outsourcing, Brand Strategy
and Development, Research and Analysis, Web Solutions, Business Process Consulting,
e - Business, SAP, ERP, Supply Chain, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Quality
Assurance and Testing.

20) MphasiS

MphasiS Limited is a BPO and IT company. Its 24/7 global delivery model enhances
productivity, improves time-to-market and optimizes cost. It was formed in June 2000. It
was formed after the merger of an IT consulting company MphasiS Corporation and IT
services company BFL Software Limited. MphasiS Limited is an ISO 9001:2000, SEI
CMMi Level 5, Six Sigma and ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certified company and is currently
undergoing SAS 70 certification.
Chairman: Mr. Jaithirth Rao
Services: Customer Interaction Management, Claims Processing & Payments, Research
& Content Management, Finance & Accounting and Compliance, etc.
Facts:
Ranked 4th among the best managed outsourcing vendors for the year 2005 by the Black
Book of Outsourcing
Ranked 1st among CIS’ Top 50 Television Agencies.

21) Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra is part of the US $7.1 billion Mahindra Group, in partnership with British
Telecommunications plc (BT), the world’s leading communications service provider.
Focused primarily on the telecommunications industry, Tech Mahindra is a leading
global systems integrator and business transformation consulting organization. Tech
Mahindra has recently expanded its IT portfolio by acquiring the leading global business
and information technology services company, Mahindra Satyam (earlier known
as Satyam Computer Services).
‘2010 AT&T Supplier Award
Chairman: Anand mahindra
Vice Chairman: Vineet Nayyar
CEO: Sanjay Kalra

Products:
Telecom Software & Solutions
Services: information technology services, bpo and solutions

22)Persistent Systems

Established in 1990, Persistent Systems is a technology company specializing in

outsourced software product development (OPD). Persistent Systems has delivered over
2,000 software product releases to their 190+ customers in the last five years.
It is founded in 1990.
Revenue: $128 million Awarded "Maharashtra IT Award 2007" for Persistent's Nagpur
facility in the category of IT Enterprise by the government of Maharashtra
CEO and MD: Dr Anand Deshpande
Persistent Systems Winner of NASSCOM ‘INNOVATION AWARDS 2008’- Market
Facing Innovation - Business Process and Business Model category. Winner of the "Red
Herring 100 Global" award 2007.