Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing solutions and Daimler AG, have entered into a multi-year agreement covering management of infrastructure services and data centers, providing e-collaboration and middleware services as well as overseeing database operations.
Ruchir Budhwar, associate vice president and head of automotive in Europe, Infosys, said, ''Radically changing markets and customer demands are making manufacturers relook at their technology backbones to seek solutions that enable rapid response at manageable costs and without disruption. Such solutions allow companies to react quickly, at low cost and without downtime. Infosys will manage the day-to-day data center operations driven by a shared vision to innovate and transform these facilities. This engagement reflects our proven expertise in managing large infrastructure programs, reinforces our strategic focus on the automotive sector and significantly expands our growing presence in the German market.''
Shares of the company gained Rs 28.65, or 0.89%, to settle at Rs 3,235.10. The total volume of shares traded was 42,282 at the BSE (Tuesday).