Virtusa recognised for exceptional performance in software and ISV R&D service provider industry
Virtusa Corporation, a global IT services company that offers a broad range of information technology services, including IT consulting, technology implementation and application outsourcing, announced that it has been recognised as a key R&D service provider for 2012, in the category of Independent Software Vendors (ISV) – Enterprise Software by Zinnov, a leading Globalisation and Market Expansion Advisory Firm.
The Zinnov study titled, ‘Global R&D Service Providers (GSPR) Rating 2012’, incorporates many geographies including the United States, India, China, Russia and Eastern Europe. The annual assessment is undertaken by Zinnov to help business leaders make qualified global engineering initiatives and to assist them in identifying the right partners across geographies.
For the second year in a row, Virtusa was recognised in the ‘Execution Zone’ of Zinnov Zones, which identifies companies based on a high level of R&D practice maturity.
Virtusa was honoured for delivering complete product development as a true engineering partner, for its niche capabilities across different service types and for maintaining a strong client base of industry leaders.
Companies in the Execution Zone have a presence in almost all sub verticals and are distinguished by their innovative practices. Furthermore, this zone recognises companies such as Virtusa for having the capabilities to work in all business models, including Risk Reward and Revenue Share.
“We are extremely happy to have once again been included in Zinnov’s Global R&D Service Provider Rating,” said Virtusa Chairman and CEO Kris Canekeratne. “Increasing industry pressures and demands have forced companies to rely heavily on software providers that have the experience, expertise and global presence to truly deliver business value. We are proud to be recognised and remain committed to helping our clients improve their business results.”
Founded in 2002, Zinnov – meaning Zeal in Innovation – is a leading management consulting company providing services in the area of offshore advisory, market expansion and human capital optimisation to Fortune 1000 companies. Zinnov works collectively with clients to tackle prevailing organisational challenges by analysing the changing dynamics, improving performance, and building institutional capability. The services delivered to its clients through advanced reasoning and analytical techniques, provides solutions that help in integrating organisational vision, business definition and processes.
Virtusa provides end-to-end information technology (IT) services to Global 2000 companies. These services, which include IT consulting, application maintenance, development, systems integration and managed services, leverage a unique platforming methodology that transforms clients’ businesses through IT rationalisation. Virtusa helps customers accelerate business outcomes by consolidating, rationalising, and modernising their core customer-facing processes into one or more core systems.
Virtusa delivers cost-effective solutions through a global delivery model, applying advanced methods such as Agile and Accelerated Solution Design to ensure that its solutions meet the clients’ requirements. As a result, its clients simultaneously reduce their IT operations cost while increasing their ability to meet changing business needs.
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Massachusetts, Virtusa has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
