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to enhance global engagement. Infosys is heavily dependent on BFSI sector. It should try to increase its revenue from other potential sectors like telecom, retail, manufacturing It should continue to explore new markets like China to reduce its dependence on US marketInfosys is heavily dependent on US economy and its policies Acquisitions
In December 2003, Infosys had acquired Australia-based IT service provider Expert Information Services for $23 million. In December 2009, Infosys BPO acquired Atlanta-based McCamish Systems for about $38 million. In January 2012, Infosys BPO acquired Australia-based Portland Group, provider of strategic sourcing and category management services, for about AUD 37 million. In September 2012, Infosys acquired Switzerland-based Lodestone Management Consultants for about $345 million
the Global Delivery Model (GDM), which led to evolution of offshore outsourcing . I have understood that the GDM is based on the principle of taking work to the location where the best talent is available, where it makes the best economic sense, with the least amount of acceptable risk. Infosys has a global footprint with over 50 offices and development centers in India, China, Australia, the Czech Republic, Poland, the UK, Canada and Japan. Infosys and its subsidiaries have 103,905 employees as on June 30, 2009.
1983 Infosys moved to Bangalore in this year, where it got its first client called Data Basics Corporation from U.S. The first minicomputer had also arrived at the company at this time.
#3 1993 Infosys made its memorable step of getting listed on Indian exchanges in this year. It was also known as the first company to have introduced employee-stock option plan in an effort to attract and retain talent. The overall idea here was that employees received the right to purchase a certain number of shares in the company at a predetermined price a sought of reward for their performance and also a source of motivation to increase their performances. Employees had to wait for a certain period in order to exercise their right to purchase the shares.
#4 1999 The company made its way to get listed on Nasdaq. It began getting big breakthroughs from the U.S. market, through its first client. Later the company formed a joint venture with Kurt Salmon Associates to handle marketing in U.S.