Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Parity and Sonata Software announce Strategic Agreement further strengthens position for Microsoft mid-tier clients

Mumbai, August 25, 2009: Parity Group plc, the IT and business solutions company, and Sonata Software Limited, the leading IT and consulting services company, have announced a strategic partnership to share knowledge and experience across their R&D centres and practice teams.  

Through this agreement, Sonata will set up a Global Delivery Centre for Parity that will deliver high quality, cost-optimised, scalable solutions for Parity’s clients. Parity and Sonata will also share knowledge and best practices developed through their R&D centres and practice teams to jointly go-to-market, whilst also utilising alliances with technology majors, which include Microsoft. 

The alliance will benefit UK organisations in both the public and private sectors. Sonata’s technology competence in delivering business focussed IT solutions together with Parity’s in-depth knowledge and expertise in working with varying sectors will enable customers to leverage best of breed IT Solutions.

Alwyn Welch, CEO of Parity Group plc commented on the partnership: “Collaboration and Information Management solutions are key offerings for Parity and resonate with our own business culture so it seems natural that we would want to collaborate with Sonata. Both organisations share a common view of the market strategy and have similar positions and reputations in their respective markets. Our complementary skill sets mean we are able to combine technical experience and resource to help solve customer issues and business needs even more effectively.”

B. Ramaswamy, President and Managing Director of Sonata commented: “Sonata’s solution-based approach and investments in cutting edge technologies, combined with Parity’s inherent understanding of end-user requirements, cater well to customers looking for the best IT solution to match their business vision.”

The agreement covers Parity R&D centres in London and Belfast and Sonata’s centres in the USA, Germany, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and India.

 

About Parity

 

Parity is a business and IT solutions company with over 40 years' industry experience. Parity delivers a range of recruitment and business and IT solutions to clients across the public and private sector.

Parity works with its customers to bring out the best in their businesses, drawing on vast personal experience to help organisations meet the challenges they face. Strong relationships with customers make Parity a trusted partner for hundreds of clients across the UK and Ireland, including; BT, Ofgem, The Cabinet Office, Ministry of Defence, BAT, Northamptonshire County Council and The Charity Commission.

Through specialised IT recruitment for contract, interim and permanent resources, especially in the public sector, Parity provides decision makers with the best candidates to drive strategies forward and focus on results. 

Through Collaborative Information Management, coupled with Web 2.0, Parity helps their customers harness the power of information. Helping their clients to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and maximise customer service. 

Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Parity recorded a turnover of over £148m in 2008.


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