FREMONT, Calif. and BANGALORE, India, May 28, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iGATE (Nasdaq:IGTE), an integrated Technologies and Operations (iTOPS) company announced being placed by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) as one of the Top 20 IT companies serving the Discrete Manufacturing industry.
iGATE has been named in the Leader judging group category from a diverse range of outsourcing service providers by an independent panel of industry-recognized experts from business and academic institutions.
Nagasamy Pitchai, Head of the iGATE's Manufacturing Industry Practice, said, "We are very pleased by this rating. It is a testimony to our capabilities in providing solutions with measurable business outcomes. Our IT and Business Process Consulting services have delivered integrated solutions leading to business process improvements across Manufacturing functions to several Fortune 500 clients."
"Each year the competition to be named to the top 100 companies continues to reach higher levels, as the outsourcing industry continues to grow and mature in many markets. This year, the judges evaluated the most diverse set of applicants we've ever had, with ongoing strong interest from Asia-Pacific and Europe," said Jagdish Dalal, Managing Director, Thought Leadership, IAOP and chairman of the judges' panel. "Getting named to The Global Outsourcing 100 and The World's Best Outsourcing Advisors is a great recognition, particularly given the strong competition, and these companies should be proud of achieving excellence in the field."
The complete rankings are published in a special advertising feature produced by IAOP in the May 4th issue of FORTUNE(r) magazine.
About iGATE
iGATE (Nasdaq:IGTE) is the first outsourcing solutions provider to offer a business outcome based pricing model through a fully integrated technology and operations (iTOPS) structure with global service delivery. iGATE works with clients to optimize their businesses, secure substantial and sustainable year on year cost benefits and tie costs to business needs and results. iGATE provides IT consulting; application development and maintenance; data warehousing; business intelligence solutions; ERP/ enterprise solutions; BPO/business service provisioning; infrastructure management; independent verification and validation; KPO and contact center services. The company has been assessed at CMMI Level 5, follows Six Sigma methodologies, is COBIT, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring the highest levels of quality and data security. iGATE has 34 offices in 16 countries and manages global delivery centers in Mexico, Australia, Malaysia and India. iGATE is rated as a leading employer in India. For more information, please visit www.igate.com
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About IAOP
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With more than 100,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP helps companies increase their outsourcing success rate, improve their outsourcing ROI, and expand the opportunities for outsourcing across their businesses. To learn more, visit www.outsourcingprofessional.org