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Europcar selects TCS as strategic IT partner

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MUMBAI, INDIA: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions firm announced the signing of a multi- year, multi- million euro contract with Europcar, the car rental leader in Europe.

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After a rigorous evaluation process, Europcar Information Services (EIS), the company's IT subsidiary, selected TCS to manage strategic IT Services development for its French operations.

''We were looking for a partner with the highest standard in quality; demonstrated flexibility and one that could help us optimize both time-to-market and cost control. TCS scored high on all counts and its strong global delivery model and industry knowledge of our field was key criteria in our selecting them for this project.'' said Pascal Vallerent, Skill Center director from Europcar Information Services.

Kumar Narayanan, director and country head of TCS France said, ''This partnership with Europcar  is part of the development of a strategic relationship with industry leading companies in France. It reiterates TCS' strategic commitment to the region and our ability to create operating models specific to the unique needs of our French clients.''

This announcement marks further expansion into Europe for TCS' Travel, Transport and Hospitality (TTH) Industry Solution Unit. Comprising 4000+ consultants the unit works with 50+ customers worldwide including some of the global top 10 industry leaders in airlines, hospitality, car rentals, shipping and logistics.

TCS has operated in France since 1992, with offices in Paris. The unit comprises over 1000 professionals based both in France and at the company’s delivery centers worldwide. TCS provides services to over 20 French companies, a majority of which are part of the CAC 40 Index.