Syntel partners Pyxis Mobile

MUMBAI, INDIA: Syntel, Inc., a global Information Technology services and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) firm has announced it has signed an implementation partnership with Pyxis Mobile, provider of cross-device mobile application development platform.

The partnership will enable Syntel to leverage the unique Pyxis Mobile platform to provide greater flexibility, speed and interoperability in the mobile applications it develops and delivers for devices including iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, and Android smartphones and tablets, said a press release.

"More and more Syntel clients are seeking robust, secure, full-featured mobile solutions, not just to reach customers, but also to enable their enterprises to work smarter and with greater flexibility," said Syntel CEO and President, Prashant Ranade.

"By partnering with Pyxis Mobile, Syntel is able to extend our clients’ enterprises by quickly rolling out new consumer and business applications to a wide variety of mobile devices, without the time consuming and costly step of creating new code for each platform," he added.

"We are very excited to have Syntel on board as a Pyxis Mobile implementation partner so that they can begin delivering our comprehensive mobility solutions to their customers," said Steven Levy, Chief Executive Officer of Pyxis Mobile.

"Syntel has been providing business value through innovative technology solutions for more than three decades, and by working together, Pyxis Mobile and Syntel can bring a new level of value to today’s businesses and consumers."

Syntel’s current suite of mobility solutions includes mobile strategy consulting, application development and porting, usability, mobile security, mobile business intelligence and mobile testing and support for the banking, insurance, healthcare, retail, logistics and telecom industries.