Sify Technologies Wins Two Awards for "Best Data Center" and "Innovations in Enterprise Applications" at CMAI 5th National Telecom Awards 2011.

Sify Technologies Limited (NASDAQ Global Markets: SIFY), a

leader in Enterprise and Consumer Internet Services in India with global delivery capabilities, today received two awards for the 'Best Data Center'

and 'Innovations in Enterprise Applications' at the CMAI 5th National Telecom Awards 2011 function in New Delhi, for its best practices in building state-of-the-art Data Centers and innovations in Enterprise Application Services.

National Telecom Awards 2011 is presented by CMAI Association of India, an apex non-profit trade promotion organization based in India with MOU partners and representatives spread across globe. CMAI National Telecom Awards, have been held annually, for the last 5 years, to identify, acknowledge, and recognize outstanding contributions to the field of Communications and ICT, for building a robust National Telecom Network.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Raju Vegesna, CEO and Managing Director, Sify Technologies, said, "We are greatly honoured to receive these awards from CMAI. These accolades could not have been better timed. Over the last five years, we have been continuously investing to build our capabilities in Managed Services. We have just completed a decade of leadership in the Indian Data Center market; we are currently building running 5 State Data Centers. Sify is now ready to take these offerings to the global market. As we prepare to take this next big step, these awards boost our confidence and validate our strategy. I would like to dedicate this award to the entire Sify Team and our invaluable customers."

SIFY'S AWARD-WINNING INNOVATIONS IN ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS

- iTest - Online registration, learning and test administration system

- Beacon - Versatile network management software

- Forum - Managing forward supply chain

- Document Management System - Secure management of digital content

The awards were presented by the Chief Guest of the evening, Shri Sachin Pilot, Minister of State for Communication & IT and Shri Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia, Hon'ble Minister of State, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Sify launched India's first Level 3 data center at Vashi, Mumbai, in September 2000. Since then the company has continually pioneered the standards, facilities and services in the data center space in the country. Over the last 10 years, Sify has invested in centers in Chennai and Bangalore with increasing levels of sophistication and capability. In August 2008, Sify launched its fourth state-of-the-art data center at Airoli near Mumbai. Sify received the award for the 'Best Telecom Data Center' in 2009 at INFOCOM CMAI National Telecom Awards 2009 for its Airoli data center. Sify's total investment in data centers today is nearly $100 million. Sify is also developing cutting-edge 'Green' initiatives for its data centers.

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This article was prepared by Telecommunications Weekly editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2011, Telecommunications Weekly via VerticalNews.com.