Tech Mahindra ties-up with MS for SI needs

CHENNAI, INDIA: Tech Mahindra, a solution provider to the telecom industry, has entered into a global alliance with Microsoft to address its System Integration (SI) requirements for deployments of the award-winning Microsoft Mediaroom Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and multimedia software platform.

According to a press release, Tech Mahindra's solution will provide deployment and integration services for new and existing Microsoft Mediaroom broadband service provider customers to deploy IPTV services.

The alliance will further enable Tech Mahindra to implement best-performing IPTV solutions and support cutting-edge technologies in interactive digital television. It will also help Tech Mahindra strengthen its IPTV SI capabilities and give both companies an opportunity to expand into new markets.

“We are very excited about this alliance with Microsoft as the relationship presents a tremendous opportunity for both organizations to strengthen our leadership positions in IPTV,” said CP Gurnani, president, Tech Mahindra.

“We are committed to teaming with best-in-class technology partners to deliver the best connected TV services using Microsoft Mediaroom," said Joe Seidel, director of global partner ecosystems for Microsoft Mediaroom.