15 September 2003

MUSCAT — Oman Computer Services (OCS) has announced a strategic alliance with Zensar Technologies, a leading Indian software consulting firm, a press release said.

The two companies will work together to offer global quality products and services to several key segments in Oman such as financial services, oil and gas and e-governance.

Zensar is a joint venture between Fujitsu and the RPG Group of India and has a track record of providing outstanding software solutions to Fortune 500 companies like Cisco, National Grid Transco and P&O Nedlloyd Lines.

It works with over a hundred global clients including Batelco, Emirates and one of the top UAE banks. To expand its base in the Gulf, Zensar were in the process of evaluating potential partners in the Sultanate of Oman. The discussions with OCS culminated in an agreement that was signed by Khalid M. Al Zubair, chairman, OCS and Ganesh Natarajan, deputy chairman and managing director, Zensar.

Noah Naidoo, CEO, Zubair Corporation and C. E. Potnis, general manager of OCS and Anindya Ghosh, general manager of Zensar-Middle East and Africa, were present at the occasion.

Natarajan said: “This partnership with an outstanding company like OCS will help us to bring truly world class software solutions to the Omani market.” Potnis of the OCS said: “We have been very impressed with the quality of Zensar’s services and their innovations in technology and methodology, and are confident that this alliance will transform the business capabilities of our clients in this region.” OCS has a very rich experience in the Middle East region where it has been operating for more than two decades and has now more than 250 employees. Its core strengths lie in system integration and business solutions.

Anindya Ghosh of the Zensar said: “Zensar has big plans for this market, and we are excited about our partnership with OCS to make this happen. The dual shore methodology would be a distinct advantage, as also Zensar’s proprietary Solution Blueprint frame that reduces the time to market.”
 

© Times of Oman 2003