Thursday, September 29, 2011

Business News

  • Cognizant acquires Zaffera's assets
  • Mahindra Insurance gets regulator's nod

Cognizant acquires Zaffera's assets

Nasdaq listed information technology company Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. has acquired the assets of retail consulting and soft ware development firm Zaffera Llc for an “undisclosed amount“.
The acquisition would help Cognizant significantly expand its ability to provide industry focused SAP consulting and software solutions to major retailers enabling them to streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction, Cognizant said in a statement.
“The retail industry is facing intense economic and competitive pressures.
The advent of new technologies like social media and mobility have created a more empowered, savvy consumer and retailers are working harder than ever to attract and retain customers in the face of thin margins“, Cognizant chief executive officer Franciso D'Souza said.


Mahindra Insurance gets regulator's nod

Mahindra Insurance Brokers Ltd, a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Ltd has entered the reinsurance broking business after receiving approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Irda), the company informed stock exchanges on Tuesday. With this approval, the firm has been granted the composite broking licence to sell reinsurance to insurance companies in India.

(Source-mintlive.com)