Application software

word processors Video games

ERP software

Device drivers

disk drives

printers CD drives computer

monitors

Middleware

distributed systems

INTRODUCTION

Infosys Technologies Ltd. Was started in 1981 by

seven people with US $ 250. Today they are a

global leader in the “next generation “of IT and

consulting with revenues of over US $4 billion.

Infosys defines designs and delivers technology-

enabled business solutions that help global 2000

companies win in a flat world. Infosys also provides a

complete range of services by leveraging our

domain and business expertise and strategic

alliances with leading technology providers.

Key Numbers

•FY 09 Revenue : $ 4663

mn

•FY 09 Employees :

104,850

•Nationalities : 76

FUTURE GROWTH

Infosys announced today that it will manage internal IT

services for Microsoft worldwide.

Infosys will manage Microsoft's internal IT services for

application, devices and data bases in 450 locations across

104 countries .

Infosys will established a dedicated service excellence office

to help Microsoft implement ISO 20000 and ITSM processes.

Infosys has partnered with Unisys to provide global desk –

side support and service. Unisys’ multi language service desk

integrated with desk side support will enabled end- user

productivity.

Corporate Governance

Policies Given below are the company’s policies on corporate governance -

1) Board composition:- The current policy is to have an appropriate mix

of executive and independent directors to maintain the

independence of the Board, and to separate the Board functions of

governance and management.

2) Board meetings :- The Board's policy is to regularly have separate

meetings with independent directors to update them on all business

related issues and new initiatives.

3) Board committees:- Audit committee, Compensation committee,

Nominations committee, Investor Grievance committee and Risk

Management committee

4) Code of ethics for principle executive & senior financial officer

5) Management review and responsibility

6) Shareholders :- Whistle-blower policy

7) Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

DIVERSIFICATION:

◦ New product: Consultancy and package

implementation services in relatively growing

sectors esp. healthcare, life sciences and

aviation sector, and KPO services.

◦ Recommendation: Changing Brand image from

low value service provider to high value service

provider.

Recent News

Ranked second in 'Global Outsourcing 100'

Ranked among the best in investor relations in APAC region

Infosys Technologies wins Top Industry Awards for client

management of large outsourcing relationships

Wipro & TCS

Two other home grown companies

Making $1 billion dollar revenue

Primarily in the software services

industry

Doing fairly well despite the recession

Other Multinationals India

Almost every multinational hi-tech

company has a presence in India

They use the Indian talent to either

maintain the software or in some

instances they undertake R&D work

Govt. Policies

STPI – Software Technology Parks of

India

Biggest boost to the nascent Indian IT

industry

Offered tax holiday to IT industries in

STPI parks

Expiring in 2010

STPI benefits expiring

Boon or Bane??

Boon initially – early stages – the baby

needed a helping hand

IT sector has stabilized – a healthy

young man – does he need help

On the other hand – if we need to

compete with the likes of China – we

need all the help

SEZs

Cos which have availed of the STPI

benefits cannot use SEZ benefits

May help a new set of companies

Future of IT industry

Competition from China, Israel,

Ireland, the Phillipines, Russia, etc

India can sustain if the cost differential

is attractive which is currently 1:3

Containing costs one of the

challenges

Quality control

Future of IT

Focus and build Indian market

Moving up the value chain

Contain costs

Benign governmental policies

Train more engineering graduates to

make them job ready

9/10/2010