Satyam opens development centre in Brazil

New Delhi, Apr 4: Software exporter Satyam Computer Services Ltd has opened its largest development centre in South America at Sao Paulo, Brazil at an undisclosed amount.

The centre spread over 4,500 sq ft area will complement numerous other Satyam development centres in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and North America, President of the company's commercial and healthcare businesses, Ram Mynampati said.

It also demonstrates Satyam's commitment to provide exceptional client service via a global delivery model, and reinforces its dedication to the local market. he added.

''In addition to enabling Satyam to respond to our clients' needs with more agility, the new centre will serve as the organisation's South American headquarters,'' said Gary Teelucksingh, leader of the company's initiatives in the Americas.

Moreover, it marks the first of several key investments Satyam is making on this continent. In fact, plans for another substantial centre in Brazil are already under way, he added.

The Satyam Latam centre is already providing services for several Brazilian, other South American, and global customers. Professionals at the centre provide application outsourcing and development, enterprise resource planning software implementation and outsourcing and infrastructure management services and consulting.

UNI