Sogeti Honored as 2010 Microsoft Enterprise Partner of the Year

DAYTON, Ohio, July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Sogeti, a leading international provider of professional IT services, announced today that it is one of three recipients of the 2010 Microsoft Enterprise Partner of the Year Award. Capgemini and Sogeti were honored alongside two others for their outstanding commitment to deliver Microsoft solutions to Microsoft enterprise customers in the past year.

"We at Sogeti are extremely honored to receive this award from Microsoft. We continuously value the trusted relationship that we have built together over the years and the unique opportunity to jointly develop and deliver cost-effective, innovative solutions to our clients to help improve their business process and performance. The combination of our expertise and Microsoft's platforms is exceptionally powerful," commented Luc-Francois Salvador Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Sogeti Group.

"This award is recognition that Sogeti is among the best Microsoft systems integrators in the world. The true winners are ultimately our clients, who will continue to experience high quality solutions and delivery at over 100 locations around the world," said Sanjeev Agarwal, Group Senior Vice President of the Global Microsoft Solutions Practice at Sogeti.

Awards will be presented in a number of categories, with winners chosen from a pool of almost 3,000 entrants worldwide. Sogeti was recognized for superior technology and innovation in Enterprise Partners of the Year. The Enterprise Partners of the Year is a special recognition award that acknowledges Sogeti for demonstrating leadership in driving Microsoft-based solutions and providing year-over-year growth in contribution revenue, breadth of engagement with Microsoft solutions across regions, has invested in readiness and training of their sales force, and joint marketing leading to significant wins for both Microsoft and our mutual customers.

Sogeti, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cap Gemini S.A., one of the world's foremost global providers of consulting, professional technology, and outsourcing services.  "Microsoft is pleased to recognize Capgemini and Sogeti as a Microsoft Enterprise Partner of the Year," said Mark Hill, vice president Enterprise Partners, Enterprise Partner Group, Microsoft Corp. "As one of Microsoft's top worldwide partners on Windows 7 as well as a strong partner in SharePoint solutions, Sogeti helps customers transform their businesses through the innovative use of Microsoft technology. In addition, Sogeti offers solutions based on Microsoft's Business Productivity Online Suite for communications and collaboration, thereby helping our customers realize the benefits of cloud technology."

The Microsoft Partner Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions over the last year.

About Sogeti USA

Sogeti USA is a premier provider of information technology services to businesses and public-sector organizations.  Operating in 23 U.S. locations, Sogeti's business model is built on providing customers with local accountability and vast delivery expertise.  Sogeti is a leader in helping clients develop, implement and manage practical IT solutions to help run their business better.  With over 40 years of experience, Sogeti offers a comprehensive portfolio of services including Engineering Services, Enterprise Microsoft Solutions, Enterprise Solutions Consulting, IBM and Open Solutions and Testing/Quality Assurance.  For more information, visit http://www.us.sogeti.com

About Sogeti Group

Sogeti is a leading provider of professional technology services, specializing in Application Management, Infrastructure Management, High-Tech Engineering and Testing. Working closely with its clients, Sogeti enables them to leverage technological innovation and achieve maximum results. Sogeti brings together more than 20,000 professionals in 15 countries and is present in over 200 locations in Europe, the US and India. Sogeti is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cap Gemini S.A., listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.

For more information please visit www.sogeti.com

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