July 28, 2003 - Chicago

MindTree partners with WHITTMANHART

Partnership Blends WHITTMANHART’s Local Business Consulting Expertise with MindTree’s Offshore Development Services to Rapidly Deliver High-Quality, Cost-Effective Solutions

WHITTMANHART, a leading provider of enterprise consulting solutions for the mid-market and divisions of Fortune 1000 organizations, today announced it has formed an alliance partnership with MindTree Consulting – a leading provider of offshore software development services.  The alliance provides WHITTMANHART with a scalable and cost-effective option for clients who are interested in utilizing offshore software development services. “We are very excited to be partnering with a great company like MindTree to expand WHITTMANHART’s delivery model with premier offshore development services,” said Robert Bernard, CEO of WHITTMANHART.  “Our clients are looking for quality, rapid delivery and affordability – this alliance gives our clients additional options for doing more with less.”

Industry analysts predict that by 2005 at least 30 percent of Global 2000 companies will have a sourcing strategy that encompasses near-shore (Canada, Mexico) or offshore solutions.   Joining forces with MindTree allows WHITTMANHART to get ahead of this trend while giving clients an easier way to take advantage of offshore services.  In addition, WHITTMANHART clients will benefit from MindTree’s solid reputation and vast experience in providing global software development. 

“MindTree and WHITTMANHART have worked together to develop an integrated model, fusing MindTree’s offshore development capabilities with WHITTMANHART’s local business consulting and client relationship expertise,” said Ashok Soota, chairman and managing director of MindTree.  “ This partnership helps in achieving a perfect balance of quality, cost savings and localization for our mutual clients.”

About MindTree

MindTree Consulting is an international IT consulting company that delivers affordable business and technology solutions through global software development.  Co-headquartered in Somerset, NJ and Bangalore, India, the company approaches technology initiatives in a business context, with the industry knowledge of a seasoned management team and employees exceptionally skilled in technology, business analysis and project management.  MindTree Consulting develops applications to help companies enhance their enterprise operations.  The company also delivers product realization services and designs re-usable building blocks for hi-tech companies. MindTree was selected as one of Computerworld magazine’s Best Places to Work in IT for 2002. Please visit www.mindtree.com for more information.

About WHITTMANHART

Headquartered in Chicago, WHITTMANHART is a privately held firm providing enterprise solutions to premier middle market companies and specialized, targeted solutions to the Fortune 1000. With more than 275 employees and offices in six major locations, WHITTMANHART is focused on improving business performance by exploiting streamlined best practices and existing or new investments in technology.  The firm delivers rapid business value by aligning specific ROI objectives with well-defined, component-based solution offerings and backing its work with a 100% unconditional guarantee.  You can learn more about WHITTMANHART by visiting its Web site at www.whittmanhart.com