Syntel Joins SAP(R) PartnerEdge(TM) Program as an SAP Services Partner in India

MUMBAI, India - Syntel today announced that it has joined the SAP(R) PartnerEdge(TM) program as an SAP services partner in India. The program gives partners access to resources, services and benefits that will help Syntel build and maintain a successful partnership with SAP India, which will help it to optimize business results for clients.

SAP services partners help SAP customers design, implement and integrate solutions, optimize business processes, and provide strategic business consultation.

As an SAP services partner, Syntel will take an active part in providing customers with implementation services and functional and technical support in support of SAP solutions, as well as deployment of SAP solution-based systems.

With a large pool of technical and functional SAP consultants, Syntel leverages a reusable component library and a dedicated lab to deliver solutions to Global 2000 companies across a variety of industries.

In addition, Syntel has a dedicated Center of Excellence in support of the SAP BusinessObjects(R) Access Control application, which delivers a comprehensive set of access controls that identify and prevent access and authorization risks in cross-enterprise systems to prevent fraud and reduce the cost of continuous compliance and control.

As an SAP services partner, Syntel will have access to a much broader range of software tools and solutions for its clients. SAP PartnerEdge offers tools and resources that provide a strong foundation of support and collaboration that fosters unparalleled value and mutual business success for customers, partners and SAP.

About Syntel

Syntel (NASDAQ: SYNT) is a leading global provider of integrated information technology and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) solutions spanning the entire lifecycle of business and information systems and processes. The Company is driven by its mission to create new opportunities for clients by harnessing the passion, talent and innovation of Syntel employees worldwide. Syntel leverages dedicated Centers of Excellence, a flexible Global Delivery Model, and a strong track record of building collaborative client partnerships to create sustainable business advantage for Global 2000 organizations. Recently named one of the “50 Best Managed Global Outsourcing Vendors” by The Black Book of Outsourcing, Syntel is assessed at SEI CMMi Level 5, and is ISO 27001 and ISO 9001:2000 certified. As of June 30, 2009, Syntel, Inc. and its affiliated companies, including Syntel Ltd., employed more than 11,300 people worldwide. To learn more, visit us at: www.syntelinc.com

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Contact:

Syntel - Sudhanshu Patni, +919930313192, sudhanshu_patni@syntelinc.com

Source: Syntel Inc

Contact: Syntel - Sudhanshu Patni, +919930313192, sudhanshu_patni at syntelinc.com