Infosys to offer biz IT services to Syngenta

BANGALORE, INDIA: Infosys on Tuesday announced that it has signed a multi-year Transformation and Business IT services contract with Syngenta AG, an agribusiness company based in Switzerland.

In a landmark contract that will provide consistency and predictability of service delivery, Infosys will consolidate Syngenta’s Global Business IT services landscape under a single shared services engagement.

As per the agreement, Infosys will be the preferred partner for Syngenta for all technology-enabled Business Transformation initiatives. This engagement will enable the agribusiness firm to roll out standardised processes, platforms, tools and ways of working across 90 countries.

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Additionally, Infosys will setup a Business Architecture service to advise Syngenta on its future IT and process roadmap, acting as a key player in bridging the gap between business strategy and execution.

“Infosys was an obvious choice for Syngenta for its willingness to partner, ability to deliver superior solutions, leverage global presence and robust Business Transformation framework and capabilities. Infosys has aligned its priorities with Syngenta strategy, which is clearly evident in all interactions and is a key element in the success of this partnership,” said Martin Walker, Global Head of Business Services for Syngenta

“Managing disparate global operations is one of the foremost challenges for enterprises. Tomorrow’s enterprises must identify and respond to business trends by simplifying processes and adapting to change. We are happy to be chosen by Syngenta in this transformation journey to build a single platform for Business IT services,” said S.D. Shibulal, CEO, Infosys