Annik Tech to promote Netherland department's research business

New Delhi, Dec 26 (UNI) Annik Technology Services Pvt Ltd, a software solutions provider to market research industry, today said it has been chosen by the Dutch Centre for Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI) to promote its research business process outsourcing arena.

CBI is an agency of the Netherlands' Department of Foreign Affairs. Last year it commenced a programme to partner with companies in the BPO/ KPO sector. As a part of this programme, CBI will assist these companies in entering the European market.

Annik has a three-year agreement with CBI on promoting and developing the outsourcing of market research functions from organisations in the EU.

CBI has already sponsored Annik at EXPRO 59, the outsourcing seminar held in November 2006, in Rotterdam. Future plans include, sponsorship at trade fairs in Europe, CMMI certification and CBI support in building relationships with new clients within the EU.

''While already fairly established in the US, we are looking to develop the European market for our services. This association with CBI gives us an opportunity to grow our footprint in the EU market,'' Annik Technology Services President and Cheif Executive Officer Rahul Sahgal said.

With more than 390 people, Annik works with market research companies and end clients in the US, Europe, Australia and Japan.

The company today also received ISO 27001 certification by BSI-Global, the highest standard on information security available from the International Standards Organisation (ISO).

''While the ISO 270001 certification enhances the robustness of our information security practices, it also serves a dual purpose of retaining customer confidence as they get assurances that the confidentiality of their information is secure in accordance with an internationally recognised standard,'' Mr Sahgal said.

The ISO 27001 outlines the rules for defining, establishing, implementing, operating, reviewing, monitoring and improving a documented ISMS within the context of an organisation's overall business risks.

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