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Lionbridge launches Chennai operations

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CHENNAI: Lionbridge Technologies, provider of global software solutions, independent quality assurance and software testing services to enterprises, has opened its new offshore solution center in Chennai.






Lionbridge Technologies COO Satish Maripuri said, "The solution center will include a comprehensive VeriTest testing division, which would provide quality assurance and software testing services to enterprises worldwide."





"Besides, the new center will enable VeriTest to meet the increasing demand for cost-efficient application development, content development and testing solutions," he observed.





Maripuri informed that the new center would employ around 250 developers, test engineers and project managers, in an area spread over 12,000 sq ft. The center would concentrate on banking, retail and pharmaceuticals software testing sphere.





"The new solution center in Chennai builds on the success of the company's Mumbai operations with around 1,000 employees with expertise in application development and eLearning solutions. The new center would enhance Lionbridge's global outsourcing services, which combine onsite program management with cost-effective delivery resources throughout the world," said Lionbridge India operations GM and VP Jay Sitaram.





Lionbridge's total revenues in 2004 were $154.1 million, a 16 percent increase from $143 million in 2003. "The company expects to grow by 18 percent by the year ending 2005," he added.








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