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EHDF teams up with Virtusa to expand reach
EHDF (eHosting DataFort), a leading IT outsourcing and managed services provider in the Middle East and a member of TECOM Investments, on Saturday announced a strategic partnership with Virtusa Corporation.
- Staff Report
- Published: 22:50 November 8, 2008
Dubai: EHDF (eHosting DataFort), a leading IT outsourcing and managed services provider in the Middle East and a member of TECOM Investments, on Saturday announced a strategic partnership with Virtusa Corporation, a global IT services major, to offer regional enterprises a complete portfolio of IT solutions with increased international reach.
The partnership broadens eHosting DataFort's service offerings to encompass end-to-end IT solutions, from application development to managed hosting services.
Mohammad Fouz, CEO of EHDF, said: "Our mission mandates us to provide our clients with the highest level of IT outsourcing services. While we comply with international industry standards, our partnership with Virtusa will now enable EHDF to provide clients with a complete range of IT solutions, broadening our global reach. The expertise and knowledge of Virtusa will inevitably complement eHosting DataFort's current services portfolio."
Enterprise software
Virtusa's clientele includes some of the world's largest financial services, communications services, media and information companies, as well as leaders in the enterprise software segment.
Virtusa has a presence in three continents and an innovative platforming approach to providing IT solutions.
"The alliance with eHosting DataFort will not only strengthen our mutual business relationship, but will also help identify areas where we can capitalise on each other's strengths and create regional business opportunities," said Keith Modder, managing director of Asian Operations for Virtusa.
EHDF has established a wide network of technology and channel partners based in the GCC, Mena, Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific regions.
The company currently provides IT services and consultancy to the government, finance and banking, IT, telecom and media sectors.
Its clientele includes Emirates airline, Dubai Financial Market, Dubai Ruler's Court, Dubai Aluminium Company (Dubal), Dubai e-Government, Dubai TV, Standard Chartered Bank and Arcelor Mittal, the world's largest steel company.
The partnership broadens eHosting DataFort's service offerings to encompass end-to-end IT solutions
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