Patni signs contract with Disney Mobile

Patni Computer Systems Inc has signed a multi-service contract with US-based Disney Mobile.

Patni Computer Systems Ltd, which provides IT services for telecom industry, on Friday said that its wholly owned subsidiary Patni Computer Systems Inc has signed a multi-service contract with US-based Disney Mobile.

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As per the contract Patni would be responsible for development of consumer, retail and operational portals and end-to-end system testing across multiple vendors and technologies utilized by Disney Mobile.

It would also offer the company's knowledge of wireless technology and processes, especially about MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) to Disney Mobile, Patni informed the stock exchanges.

"Disney Mobile's selection of Patni for their MVNO launch is further validation of our capability to deliver quality IT services in complex telecom environments under aggressive deadlines to a globally recognized brand such as Disney," Patni's VP Telecom and Digital Media Rohit Bedi said.

Besides recently announcing its partnership with leading global HR firm Mercer, which would set up a global operations centre in India, Patni had last month signed a multi-services telecom contract with UK`s largest independent retailer of mobile communications, The Carphone Warehouse.

Patni Computers Systems Ltd was up 2.75 per cent at Rs 461 at the BSE on Friday.