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Sogeti Group Joins Microsoft Windows Embedded Systems Partner Program

Posted on: Monday, 29 October 2007, 03:00 CDT

Sogeti High Tech, a member of Sogeti Group, today announced that it joined the Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner Program, expanding the company's alliance relationship with Microsoft. This agreement provides Sogeti with privileged access to Microsoft Windows Embedded solutions technologies and roadmaps, and the ability to offer its clients faster time to market and lower development costs.

Specialized in Industrial Research & Development, Sogeti High Tech, with 3,000 highly skilled engineers, helps clients to anticipate market needs and technological trends. The objectives are to reduce design cycle times and deliver solutions that best meet clients' strategic business needs.

Applying Windows Embedded technology solutions in combination with the overall benefits of Sogeti's alliance relationship with Microsoft is intended to help Sogeti kick-start projects, maintain consistent quality levels and improve lead time from a few weeks to several months.

This initiative enables Sogeti to expand its Microsoft Solutions capabilities and provide comprehensive solutions globally for mobility projects, addressing aspects ranging from field data collection terminals to centralized corporate information systems.

"This agreement with Microsoft is the achievement of the win-win relationship, which accelerates our activities development in the area of Microsoft Embedded technologies. It is also further demonstrates Sogeti's commitment to the High Tech sector," said Didier Appell, Rhone-Alps Department Manager, Sogeti High Tech.

Added Olivier Fontana, Group Product Manager, Worldwide Field and Partner Marketing, Windows Embedded Business Group, Microsoft Corporation, "The Windows Embedded Partner Program is a unique program in the market that continues to drive value, support and our commitment to the embedded market worldwide. The alliance with Sogeti reinforces the message that our partners are key to our continued success."

Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner Program

The Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner Program is a strategic worldwide program focused on providing partners with increased business opportunities, market awareness and technology advice. Being recognized as a Windows Embedded Partner helps give added strength in the marketplace to support your next customer.

About Sogeti USA

Sogeti USA is a premier provider of information technology services to businesses and public-sector organizations worldwide. Operating in 23 U.S. locations, Sogeti builds strong relationships with organizations in the local business community, primarily serving Fortune 2000 organizations. As innovators with a sophisticated command of business and technology, and strong project management experience, Sogeti is a leader in helping clients to develop and implement practical IT solutions to run their businesses better. With 40 years of experience, Sogeti offers a comprehensive portfolio of services that includes Applications Management, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Solutions, Project Delivery Services and Software Control Testing.

For more, visit www.us.sogeti.com.

About Sogeti Group

SOGETI Group (member of the Capgemini Group), leader in IT services and R&D outsourcing, offers a range of local professional services in High Tech Consulting and Information Technology for large companies through these three complementary areas:

High Tech or High Tech Consulting

Research & Development with the maintenance in operational conditions:

Outsourcing Research and Development and Innovation Advice.

Scientific and technical research and developments, mechanical design, development of complex systems.

Control and industrial data processing.

Application Services or systems integration

From the conception to the maintenance of the information system: consulting, architecture, contracting owner's assistance, development, integration, testing and maintenance of application assets.

Infrastructure Services or integration management and systems administration

Group of services and solutions for the performance, optimization and management of IT infrastructures: architectural design, technical projects, ensure the implementation, display and operations of infrastructures.

In total, SOGETI Group has more than 16,000 professionals in 13 countries with 9,500 in France.

Source: Business Wire

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