Thirdware

Infobox Company
company_name = Thirdware Solution
company_
company_type = Public Limited Company
foundation = 20 June, 1995
location = .
Novi, Michigan, USA.
key_people = Pradeep Erinjery (Chief Executive Officer)
Bhavesh Shah (Chief Operating Officer)
Mohan Kirane (Managing Director)
Ulhas Telang (Executive Director)
Vijay Krishnan (Vice President)
Chuck Johnson (General Manager – America)
area_served =
industry = Information Technology Services
products =
revenue = $13.65M (as of 31 March, 2008)
operating_income =
net_income = $2.60M (as of 31 March, 2008)
num_employees = 573 (as of 31 March, 2008)
parent =
subsid =
homepage = [http://www.tspl.com www.tspl.com]
footnotes =

Thirdware Solution is a multinational Information Technology Services Company headquartered in Mumbai, India and Novi (Michigan), USA.

Thirdware is focused on Solutions and Services in the Enterprise Application Space (EAS) in the Transaction, Analytics and Collaborative Solution Layers. This includes ERP, CRM, SCM, BI/DW, BPM and Technologies (Mainframe, Java/J2EE, Microsoft Products and related Technologies/Services). Thirdware offers Application Implementation Services (AIS), Application Development Services (ADS) and Application Management-Support Services (AMS)

Thirdware has successfully engaged and delivered business solutions to over 300 customers since inception and across the globe. Thirdware operates globally with offices in India, USA, UK, Ireland, Germany, Japan and Singapore.

History

Thirdware was founded in June, 1995 in Mumbai by Pradeep Erinjery, Mohan Kirane, Bhavesh Shah, Manish Sharma and Satish Menon. The Company started operations as early niche player offering ERP Solutions. Over the years, Thirdware has expanded Services/Solutions across the Enterprise Applications Space (EAS) as ERP, SCM, CRM and BI/DW Solutions.

Initially, from being an 'Implementation' focused Company, Thirdware has moved to provide Services across Application Development and Management areas.

Thirdware has successfully delivered IT driven business solutions to over 300 companies. Its customers include top companies like Ford Motor Co, Pfizer Inc, Visteon Corporation, Delphi Corporation, Lear Automotive, Metzeler, Johnson Controls (Automotive), Ingersoll-Rand, Larsen & Toubro, Emerson, Rockwell Automation (Manufacturing), Bacardi, Fosters, Coca Cola India (Food and Beverage), Hindustan Unilever (Consumer Products Group) etc.

Timeline

*1995: Company Inception in Mumbai.
*1997: Tie-up with QAD Inc as 'QAD Alliance Partner for India’, leading to: QAD Distributorship, Domestic Market Development and Sales in India Awarded - Valuable Player 1997 by QAD.
*1998: Awarded - Best Support Partner 1998 by QAD, Awarded - Best Partner 1998 by QAD.
*1999: Setup of Global Delivery Center at SEEPZ, Mumbai.
*2000: Setup of Global Delivery/Development Centre at Chennai.
*2001: Customer Service/Delivery Centers setup in Bangalore. Strategic Stakeholding Alliance with Ford Motor Company (20% Equity). Tie-up with Hyperion Inc as 'Hyperion Partner in India', leading to: Hyperion Distributorship in Indian Market. Offices setup in Singapore, UK, USA and Germany to service customers in Europe.
*2003: Awarded - Partner of the Year 2003 – Hyperion APAC.
*2004: Awarded - Best Performing Services Partner 2004 – Hyperion APAC.
*2005: Office setup in Ireland. Awarded - Best Performing Services Partner 2005 – Hyperion APAC. Initiation of Global Services on Infor FMS (Sun Accounting), Oracle Applications and Collaborative Technologies. Set up Center of Excellence in Chennai focusing on ERP (QAD, SAP and Oracle) and Technologies.
*2006: Set up Center of Excellence in Chennai focusing on EAS and Technology.
*2007: North America HQ at Novi, Michigan Alliance with HelpGo, China to offering services to international customers in mainland China.
*2008: Becomes Oracle Certified Partner for Oracle Corporation.

Key Industries and Practices

Key Industries

Thirdware serves various industries and verticals as Manufacturing, Automotive, Industrial Electronics, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Chemicals, BFSI, Public Sector Units (PSUs), Retail and Travel.

Key practices

Thirdware offers solutions and services in Transaction, Analytics and Technology Layers. Under Transaction layer, it provides implementation, roll out and support services on SAP, Oracle, QAD and Infor FMS (Sun Accounting). Under Analytics, it provides implementation and support on Hyperion, Business Objects, Informatica and SAS. Under Technology, it provides development and maintenance services on .Net, J2EE, Progress, Oracle and Mainframe.

Global offices

Asia Pacific

*India: Mumbai – Corporate HQ and Registered Office, BI Center of Excellence,Development Center.Chennai - EAS and Technology Center of Excellence,Development Center.Bangalore-Development Center.
*Singapore: Singapore
*Japan: Yokohama

North America

*USA: Novi, Michigan - North America Regional Office.

Europe

*United Kingdom: London
*Germany: Dusseldorf
*Ireland: Dublin

References

# [http://www.expressindia.com/news/fe/daily/20000919/fco19003.html Thirdware to open office in USA - Indian Express, 19/9/2000] .
# [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/businessline/2000/12/20/stories/242039g8.htm Thirdware executes integration and development for Godrej Soaps - Hindu Business Line, 20/12/2000] .
# [http://www.indiacar.net/news/n1251.htm Ford Motor Company takes 20% equity stake in Thirdware - India Car, 22/3/2001] .
# [http://www.hinduonnet.com/businessline/2001/03/23/stories/152339fm.htm Ford Motor Co picks up stake in Thirdware - Hindu Business Line, 23/3/2001] .
# [http://www.indiacar.net/news/n1280.htm Thirdware partners Ford software development hub in India - India Car, 30/3/2001] .
# [http://www.redherring.com/Home/1728 Thirdware secures funding from Ford Motor Co - Red Herring, 05/04/2001] .
# [http://www.hinduonnet.com/businessline/ew/2001/12/26/stories/0126a152.htm Thirdware launches Hyperion in India - Hindu Business Line, 26/12/2001] .
# [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2002/01/12/stories/2002011200890700.htm Thirdware unveils Hyperion Marketing Plan – Hindu Business Line, 12/01/2002] .
# [http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20020408/indnews3.shtml Thirdware completes ERP project for Bell Ceramics - Express Computers, 08/04/2002] .
# [http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Thirdware-Solutions-Eyes-Marketing-Hub-In-US/86409/ Thirdware eyes marketing hub in USA - Financial Express, 08/07/2003] .
# [http://www.hindu.com/2008/09/24/stories/2008092455931800.htm Thirdware opens second center in Chennai - The Hindu, 24/08/2008]
# [http://news.oneindia.in/2008/09/21/thirdware-opens-new-facility-to-up-headcount-1221991374.html Thirdware opens new facility, to up headcount - News One India]

External links

* [http://www.tspl.com Thirdware Solution Website]