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MphasiS to acquire Fortify Infrastructure Services, Set to capture offshore Remote Operations Management (ROM) market

Bangalore, April 8, 2010

MphasiS today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Fortify Infrastructure Services, a global provider of offshore based Remote IT Operations and Management (ROM) Services.

Fortify Infrastructure Services is a privately held company with presence in India and the US. The acquisition will give MphasiS access to marquee customers, an experienced management team, a talent pool of highly specialized professionals and a proven platform to provide ROM services. This will be part of a new business unit which focuses on ROM services.

MphasiS is now positioned to take lead in the rapidly emerging market for offshore ROM services. Through this acquisition, MphasiS will be able to provide outcome based services which go beyond technical SLAs. This disruptive approach will be a game changer amongst providers of offshore ROM services.

“This acquisition will catapult us ahead as a provider of offshore based ROM services. Mid Market customers are looking for partners to solve the challenges of operating and managing their IT. We see this as our sweet spot to provide cost effective and outcome based ROM services.” said Ganesh Ayyar, CEO MphasiS.

“Our proven industry track record in providing outcome-based ROM services, coupled with MphasiS’ rich expertise and leading offshore capability will provide Mid Market customers a flexible, high-value operations management platform that is focused on achieving their business objectives,” said Rajkumar Velagapudi, CEO of Fortify.

MphasiS will be acquiring a 100% equity stake in Fortify Infrastructure Services in an all-cash transaction. MphasiS was advised by Avendus Capital in this transaction.

About MphasiS
MphasiS is a leading provider of applications services, remote management services, BPO services. The company delivers real improvements in business performance for clients through a combination of technology know-how, domain and process expertise. With currently over 35,000 people, MphasiS services clients in financial services, healthcare, communications, transportation, consumer & retail industries and to governments around the world. To know more, please visit www.mphasis.com.

About Fortify
Fortify has a wide portfolio of ROM offerings that include data center operations, Systems and Application Infrastructure management, managed security services, network monitoring and management, and virtualization services. With Command Centers in Pune, India and Santa Clara, US, Fortify services Mid Market customers with global operations on a 24x7 basis.

For further information please contact
Michelle Nalini Kumar
MphasiS Corporate Communications
Mobile: +91 98450 61533
Email: michelle.kumar@mphasis.com

"Fortify Infrastructure Services is a Gold Sponsor at the IT Roadmap Conference & Expo in San Francisco on December 10, 2009. Please visit us at our booth #309 to learn more about our capabilities that relate to your IT initiatives in respect to Network Management, Virtualization and Data Center. You may register as our guest at http://www.networkworld.com

Fortify Infrastructure Services, (Fortify) a leading provider of IT services, announced its acquisition of New Jersey-based UCA Services, Inc., (UCA), a Managed Services provider offering Data Center and System Management Services. In acquiring UCA, Fortify strengthens its capabilities and expertise in its fast-growing IT Infrastructure Services practice.

Founded in 2003, UCA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NetFabrics Holdings, Inc., with offices in Parsippany, New Jersey and St. Louis, Missouri providing value-add services to Fortune 500 customers all around the United States. With more than 80% repeat customers, UCA brings a strong installed base of dedicated customers and partners in areas such as infrastructure managed services, data center operations, server and desktop management services, and help desk operations.

To Fortify, this acquisition is a great addition of expertise in providing end-to-end infrastructure services to customers in Financial Services, Life Sciences, Health Care and Hospitality sectors. "This acquisition demonstrates our commitment to continue to build on the success of Fortify's fast-growing IT Infrastructure Services practice by expanding the depth of services we can provide to our customers," said Rajkumar Velagapudi, President & Chief Executive Officer of Fortify.

Fahad Syed, CEO of UCA said, "We are very excited to be part of this emerging player in the Managed Services space with global delivery centers and network operations centers (NOCs) combined with strong management experience in various offshore models. This will provide our clients with flexibility and a range of options for delivering high value, secure and end-to-end infrastructure management services."

About Fortify

Fortify is a leading provider of IT services. Focused on delivering strategic information technology solutions that address the complex business needs of its clients, Fortify uses its own on-site/offshore outsourcing model to provide infrastructure services; application services, and business process outsourcing. Find additional information about Fortify at www.FortifyIS.com.

About UCA

UCA is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey. UCA develops long-term client relationships and recurring revenues offering IT Infrastructure services via multi-year outsourcing contracts and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. UCA delivers its services with world-class processes, management disciplines and performance metrics via an integrated network of branch offices in North America and alliance partners in Europe and APAC.

Fortify Acquires WAMS, An end-to-end Network Services Provider

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 8 -PRNewswire
Fortify Infrastructure Services, a leading provider of IT services, announced its acquisition of California-based Wide Area Management Services, an end-to-end Network Service provider. In acquiring WAMS, Fortify gains capabilities and expertise that will strengthen its fast-growing IT Infrastructure Services practice.

Founded in 1995 by former NetSolve/Cisco executives, WAMS is a privately-held company with two state-of-the-art US-based Network Operations Centers (NOC) and a world-class proprietary network management software platform that can be leveraged across its entire customer base. WAMS also brings an installed base of over 200 direct & indirect customers, partners and high-end consulting capabilities in areas such as network architecture, planning, design and security solutions. In addition, Fortify gains a highly experienced management team, led by industry veterans Tom Shaw, CEO of WAMS and Gary Rose, CTO of WAMS.

This relationship offers customers of both companies with a single, secure, seamless, global delivery platform, managed with common software and processes worldwide.

"This acquisition demonstrates our commitment to continue build on the success of Fortify's fast-growing IT Infrastructure Services practice by expanding the depth of services we can provide to our customers," said Madhuri Kakarla, Chief Operating Officer of the Networking Practice at Fortify. "Our proven industry track record in managed and professional services, coupled with Fortify's leading offshore delivery capability and India-based Network Operations Centre, will provide clients with flexibility and a range of options for delivering high value, secure, end-to-end infrastructure management services," said Tom Shaw, CEO of WAMS.

WAMS offers a full range of network infrastructure management services from network assessments and design to 24x7x365 managed services. WAMS expertise spans a wide spectrum of clients' network infrastructure, including WAN, LAN, VPN, Network Security, IP Telephony, and Wireless networks. These services are powered by WAMS enterprise-class, "MOATIS" Network Management Platform deployed at its Santa Clara-based Network Operations Center (NOC).

About Fortify

Fortify is a leading provider of IT services. Focused on delivering strategic information technology solutions that address the complex business needs of its clients, Fortify uses its own on-site/offshore outsourcing model to provide infrastructure services; application services, and business process outsourcing. Find additional information about Fortify at www.FortifyIS.com.

About WAMS

WAMS is a leading network services organization that provides a suite of managed and professional services that enhance and complement existing or planned network environments with the promise of delivering Uptime. Find additional information about WAMS at www.wams.com.