Emirates Group and CSC open Centre in Bangalore

Bangalore Apr 8 (UNI) Mercator, the information technology division of Dubai-based Emirates Group opened its new Dedicated Development Center (DDC) here today as part of its joint agreement with Covansys, a Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) company.

Going forward with CSC India, Mercator's new DDC would offer its travel and Dubai, transportation industry clients scalable IT services including product development, applications development and maintenance, testing services, technology consulting and project management.

The new Centre offers a full range of technologies such as Java, Oracle application and data warehousing, Dot Net, ERP and other specialised niche technologies. The DDC will energise Emirates Group's business expansion plans along with strengthening Mercator's existing development capabilities and positioning itself as a leading IT solution supplier to the aviation industry.

Speaking the occasion, Patrick Naef, Divisional Senior Vice President IT, Emirates Group and Head of Mercator said, "We have achieved a key landmark in our IT sourcing strategy. With a goal to satisfy the diverse needs and IT challenges of Emirates Group." This relationship with CSC India ensure success in fueling the growth of both organisations by developing innovative and cutting edge IT solutions, he added.

CSC India Group President Raj B. Vattikuti said the inauguration of the center was followed by almost four years of project association between Emirates Group and Covansys. Emirates Group, and in particular Mercator, was a strategic account for CSC India and we are excited to be a part of their aggressive growth plans.

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