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NIIT
has been awarded a major software maintenance, support and enhancement
contract by the Victorian Government’s Department of Infrastructure
(DOI). The significant contract, awarded after a competitive tender
process, will be executed over the next three years, and is due
to take effect on February 4, 2002.
According
to Dr Arvind Shukla, senior vice president and Head of NIIT’s
software solutions for Asia Pacific and Australasia, the contract
marks yet another milestone in NIIT’s strategic plans for the
Australian market. “This prestigious contract further strengthens
NIIT’s presence in Australia, which we consider a crucial part
of our overall global vision”.
“It
also strengthens our commitment to all levels of Government in Australia,”
he added. This was outlined at the signing of a “Partnership
for Development” agreement in December 2000, between NIIT and
the Commonwealth of Australia, represented by Senator Richard Alston,
Federal Minister for Communications, Information Technology &
the Arts.
NIIT
already has a significant experience in Australia’s transportation
sector, having implemented solutions for customers such as Qantas
Airways, the State Railway Authority (NSW) and VicRoads.
“The
company looks forward to working closely with DOI to develop a mutually
rewarding, long-term relationship, which will assist in DOI’s
management of public transport services in Victoria,” Dr Shukla
said.
As
part of its efforts to assume a leadership role in the Australian
IT services industry, NIIT is focusing on e-business, IT and knowledge
solutions projects in Government and corporate sectors.
The
company is also planning to set up a Software Development Centre
in Australia to synergize the strengths and expertise of partner
companies in both local and global markets.
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