Satyam Expands Dealer Management Capabilities with XAPT and Microsoft Alliance
October 09 2007 - 11:49AM
PR Newswire (US)
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/
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