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New Commercial Solutions Improve Customer Relationships and Dealer Operations HYDERABAD, India, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Satyam Computer Services, Ltd. (NYSE:SAY), a leading global consulting and information technology services company, today announced that it has entered an alliance with XAPT Soft Inc. and Microsoft to provide advanced Dealer Management solutions to the world's leading automotive and heavy equipment manufacturers and their dealer networks. "Satyam's new solutions allow manufacturers to unlock hidden value within their dealer networks, and they allow dealerships to realize rapid ROI through more effective customer acquisition and relationship management, optimized operational efficiency, and maximized visibility, communications and collaboration," said Roger Serad, a vice president of sales and aftermarket in Satyam's Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Group. "Satyam is known for working with clients, as well as their partners and customers, to co-develop exceptional solutions. We are pleased to partner with a recognized industry visionary like XAPT," he added. The agreement calls for Satyam and XAPT to develop solutions based on Microsoft's Dynamics AX Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) product. Using commercial software enables the solutions to efficiently address common dealer problems; establish standardized integration points between OEM and dealers; achieve integration with commonly-used applications right out-of-the-box; and enhance ease of use and administration. "We look forward to working with Satyam and XAPT to better serve dealerships and to provide a full management solution that helps them increase efficiencies and improve customer relations," said Klaus Holse Andersen, corporate vice president, MBS sales and operation at Microsoft. "This strategic alliance supports our vision to deliver greater visibility and control to our dealership customer base." Additionally, the alliance enables Satyam, XAPT, and Microsoft to leverage their expertise in integrated business dynamics within numerous dealership operations, including sales, after-sales, service parts, order forecasting, customer relationship management, and inventory management. Moreover, the relationship will foster greater integration and connectivity with backbone technologies such as Outlook, SAP, and Oracle. "We formed this alliance because Satyam and Microsoft are interested in enabling dealerships to benefit from a shared vision and global presence," said XAPT chief executive officer Dr. Schvarcz Zoltan. "Satyam's RightSource(TM) model and global reach, domain expertise, and experience in the dealer segment will help customers optimize the benefits and reach of the XAPT Dealer Management Solution." The partnership complements Satyam's ability to bring customers the full range of services, from wherever customers need them. Moreover, it reflects Satyam's commitment to adjust its delivery models to remain aligned with evolving dealer requirements. About Satyam Satyam (NYSE:SAY), a leading global business and information technology services company, delivers consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing solutions to clients in 20 industries and 57 countries. Satyam leverages deep industry and functional expertise, leading technology practices, and an advanced, global delivery model to help clients transform their highest-value business processes and improve their business performance. The company's 42,500* professionals excel in engineering and product development, supply chain management, client relationship management, business process quality, business intelligence, enterprise integration, and infrastructure management, among other key capabilities. Satyam development and delivery centers in the US, Canada, Brazil, the UK, Hungary, Egypt, UAE, India, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia serve 570* clients, including one-third of the US Fortune 500. For more information, see http://www.satyam.com/. *As of June 30, 2007 About XAPT Soft Inc. XAPT professionals feature more than 25 years of experience helping organizations leverage technology to increase profitability. We believe in results, and work with clients to optimize return on investment and reduce total cost of ownership. As a Microsoft Business Solutions Partner, we understand the products and services required to service our customers. Additionally, we have aligned strategically with other global partners who share our principles. With a focus on Change Management, Process Reengineering, and Strategic Business Reporting are some of the most important elements of all implementations, XAPT ensures that customers maintain optimal efficiency and profitability while moving to new ERP or CRM systems. Our customers continually challenge us to deliver the best solutions, technologies, and services. We deliver quality solutions for organizations throughout North America, and guarantee results. Satyam Contacts For clarifications, write to us at Or contact our global PR representatives at: India -- Geeta Fadnavis,, + 91-040-23220067 U.S. -- Siobhan Aalders, , 1-212-880 5341, +1 347 387 0733 Europe -- Clare Gibbins, , +44-20-7309 1037 Asia-Pacific -- Simon Murphy, , +61 (02) 8281 3826 Safe Harbor This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Satyam undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of the risks associated with our business, please see the discussions under the heading "Risk Factors" in our report on Form 20-F concerning the quarter ended March 31, 2007, furnished to the United States Securities Exchange Commission on April 30, 2007 and the other reports filed with the Securities Exchange Commission from time to time. These filings are available at http://www.sec.gov/. DATASOURCE: Satyam Computer Services Ltd CONTACT: Media Relations Office, or Geeta Fadnavis (India), + 91-040-23220067, , or Siobhan Aalders (U.S.), 1-212-880 5341, +1 347 387 0733, , or Clare Gibbins (Europe), +44-20-7309 1037,, Simon Murphy (Asia -Pacific), +61 (02) 8281 3826, , all for Satyam Computer Services, Ltd. Web Site: http://www.satyam.com/ http://www.sec.gov/

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