Tech Mahindra and CRMnext announce Global CRM Implementation Solutions Partnership

-Partnership aims to accelerate the delivery of CRM software solutions and to reduce time-to market across the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector.

New Delhi / Chennai –Feb 22, 2014 – Tech Mahindra Ltd., a specialist provider of connected solutions to the connected world and an enabler of future digital enterprises and Acidaes Solutions Pvt. Ltd., the owners of CRMnext Solution, today announced a global strategic business partnership which will primarily focus on the global banking and financial services sector.

The partnership aims to develop and deliver scalable enterprise CRM solutions in the Banking and Financial Services space. This space is expected to grow exponentially by 2015. This Partnership will empower Tech Mahindra and CRMnext to be at the forefront of the customer experience revolution. Tech Mahindra and CRMnext will jointly develop strategies and solutions for CRM Implementations in the BFSI space.

“Tech Mahindra’s expertise in enterprise solutions and its global market presence, along with
The state-of-the-art product portfolio and industry experience of CRMnext will enable this partnership to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions to our customers”, says Ravi Vasantraj, Global Head – BFSI Competency, Tech Mahindra.

The Product Expertise of CRMnext will perfectly complement Tech Mahindra’s Global Services and Implementation Expertise. The partnership is strategic and will help us provide solutions to our customers and prospects to increase efficiency and enrich customer experience”, adds Sushil Tyagi, Director, Sales and Marketing, CRMnext.

CRMnext is a comprehensive, easy-to-use, enterprise class customer relationship management (CRM) solution. It is rich in features and functionalities and fast to implement. Using CRMnext, companies can efficiently manage and improve all customer facing operations like sales, marketing & customer services.
It enables companies to manage and seamlessly share information across departments by centralizing all customer data. CRMnext offers integrated reporting and analytical capabilities to enable companies discover actionable business intelligence that can lead to better revenues. The solution is powerful, yet simple to use. The unique architecture of CRMnext ensures that companies experience the benefits of a CRM solution without associated operational hassles required to run an enterprise solution. CRMnext enables companies manage growth strategically by providing a single platform to effectively roll-out processes and measure its performance across multiple locations.

Tech Mahindra’s expertise in CRM implementations encompasses functional areas of multichannel integration, legacy transformation, contact center management, new business automation and customer relationship management, thus harnessing the full power of CRM technology. The spectrum of services consists of CRM Advisory and Assessment Services, Implementation, Optimization and CoE. Tech Mahindra has industry-focused reusable assets, artifacts, accelerators with which they collaborate with product partners to deliver customized solutions.

About Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra represents the connected world, offering innovative and customer-centric information technology services and solutions, enabling Enterprises, Associates and the Society to Rise™. We are a USD 2.7 billion company with 83,000 professionals across 49 countries, helping over 560 global customers including Fortune 500 companies. Our Consulting, Enterprise and Telecom solutions, platforms and reusable assets connect across a number of technologies to derive tangible business value. We are part of the USD 16.2 billion Mahindra Group that employs more than 155,000 people in over 100 countries. The Group operates in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in tractors, utility vehicles, after-market, information technology and vacation ownership.

About CRMnext

CRMnext is a leading global CRM solution. CRMnext has practice leadership in over 11 industry verticals where it works with companies to help them make most of their relationships with the customer. Key vertical editions include Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Media, Pharmaceutical, Telecom, Entertainment, Energy, Manufacturing etc. CRMnext works closely with its customers, leveraging its extensive domain expertise to enhance their business efficiency by improving processes and practices. This combination of competency and commitment to results are key to the company’s success in the global market.

Lodha Group Enters UK with Acquisition of London’s Most Prime Real Estate Asset

-         Aims to create world class development at 1 Grosvenor Square in Prime Central London

Mumbai, Nov 30, 2013: Lodha Group, India’s largest real estate developer has exchanged contracts to acquire the landmark MacDonald House in Prime Central London from the Canadian Government for a consideration of over GBP 300 million. Located on Grosvenor Square, this prominent building bears the address of 1 Grosvenor Square and is touted as the most prestigious address in the world.

Commenting on the closure of the deal, Abhinandan Lodha, Deputy Managing Director of Lodha Group said “London and the United Kingdom offer significant opportunities for a high quality developer focussed on creating a large scale housing development business there. We plan to focus on Mumbai and London as our two main markets and serve London in the same manner that we serve Mumbai – with world class products intended to serve all key market segments. Historically, Indian companies have contributed in a wholesome way to the UK economy and we hope to continue in those footsteps by creating a significant number of jobs and providing excellent quality housing there. It is a very proud moment for our country that an Indian company has been chosen as the purchaser by the Canadian Government after a highly competitive bidding process involving top global developers and sovereign wealth funds.”

Further added Abhishek Lodha, Managing Director of Lodha Group “The acquisition of this marquee asset overlooking London’s most renowned garden square, in the heart of Mayfairand in close proximity to Bond Street & Mount Street is a great opportunity for our company.1 Grosvenor Square is the best address in the world and we will create a world class development which befits the status of this address. We thank everyone associated with us in completing this transaction.”

Located on the corner of Grosvenor Square, the property is in the heart of London’s West End and is one of Mayfair’s most prominent buildings. The building first served as the High Commission for the United States of America and subsequently, as the High Commission for Canada.

Lodha was advised by the London office of Knight Frank on this acquisition.

The Lodha Group:  www.lodhagroup.com

Privately held Lodha Group is India’s No 1 real estate developer with net sales exceeding INR 8,700 crores in FY 12-13. The Group is currently developing over 35 million sq.ft. of prime real estate, with over 20 projects in Mumbai, Pune & Hyderabad. The company is one of the largest employers in Mumbai with over 3400 direct associates and over 25,000 workmen at its sites. It is constructing the world’s tallest residential tower, World One, in Mumbai and has brought some of the top global names including Armani/Casa, Trump, Philip Starck, Jade Jagger, Greg Norman and Pei Cobb Freed to India. In the last 12 months, the group has acquired two other landmark land parcels - the 17 acres Mumbai Textile Mills parcel for over GBP 250 million from DLF and the landmark Washington House property from the American government on Altamount Road in Mumbai.

For more information, please email corp.comm@lodhagroup.com or call +91 91672 00449.

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