Sogeti Receives Multiple Awards from Microsoft

DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sogeti, a leading provider of professional technology services, is pleased to announce the recognition of Microsoft through the four prestigious awards received during the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Los Angeles, CA in July. The 2011 awards for Sogeti include:

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• Country Partner of the Year – Netherlands
• Country Partner of the Year – Luxembourg
• USA Central Region Partner of the Year
• Microsoft Recognition Award – Azure Privilege Club

Sogeti received the Microsoft Country Partner of the Year Awards for Netherlands and Luxembourg during a keynote awards ceremony at the Worldwide Partner Conference.

"Sogeti is sincerely appreciative of the recognition we have received from Microsoft in the Netherlands and Luxembourg. It has been an exciting journey to witness the relationship between Sogeti and Microsoft evolve and have such a positive impact on our consultants and clients," said Hans van Waayenburg, Sogeti Chief Executive Officer, Europe and Global Testing.

The USA Central Region Award was presented during a ceremony featuring Sogeti and Microsoft leaders from the Central Region.

"The Central Region has been one of Sogeti's most concentrated areas in terms of building relationships and strengthening our partnership with Microsoft in the United States. Sogeti's passion for providing innovative solutions on Microsoft's trusted platform has allowed us to deliver added value to our clients within this region," said Navin Goel, Sogeti Chief Executive Officer USA, India and Switzerland and Global Offshore.

The Microsoft Recognition and Appreciation Award was presented by Mark Hill, Microsoft, Vice President of the Enterprise Partner Group. He presented Sogeti with this award to honor the innovation and partnership approach to Windows Azure solutions through the Sogeti Azure Privilege Club, an initiative started in 2010, to quickly help companies take advantage of the opportunities available in the Cloud.

According to Sanjeev Agarwal, Senior Vice President of the Global Microsoft Alliance, "The acknowledgement and excitement from our clients around the Sogeti Azure Privilege Club has been truly remarkable. This concept provided Sogeti, Microsoft and the participating clients with an invaluable learning experience. We are humbled to receive such special recognition for this effort as we look forward to helping more clients solve their business problems with innovative solutions built on the Microsoft Windows Azure Platform."    

In addition to receiving these awards, Sogeti was also selected as a finalist in the 2011 Microsoft Software Development Partner of the Year category and the winner of the 2010 Microsoft Global Enterprise Partner of the Year Award.

For more information please visit www.sogeti.com/microsoft, www.sogeti.com/apc or go directly to our national websites through www.sogeti.com.

About Sogeti

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 100 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.

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 Advisory Services, Application Development & Integration, Business Information Management, Engineering Services, Infrastructure Services and Testing Services.  To learn more, visit: www.us.sogeti.com

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