Akibia Announces Increased Demand for x86 Support Services

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Akibia, a leading provider of consulting, integration, support and managed services for data center, network and security solutions, announced today an increased demand for x86 support services.  As data center server and storage technology continues to evolve, demand for hardware support services on x86 products continues to increase.

"Leveraging the x86 technologies puts an enterprise in an ideal position for future data center modernization through server virtualization," said Tom Tucker, President and CEO of Akibia. "Server virtualization offers significant competitive advantage through Capex and Opex cost reduction.  With Akibia's x86 support services, clients are well positioned to take this next step."

Akibia's traction in x86 support services is attributed to a number of factors, including:

• Commitment to Exceptional Service -- Akibia's TLC² philosophy motivates every employee to always 'Think like a Customer,' promoting Trust, Loyalty and Commitment. As a result, Akibia consistently surpasses industry standards for customer retention.
• Data Center Expertise -- Akibia's deep technical knowledge across a wide range of server, storage, network and storage platforms ensures delivery of best-in-class support for clients' multivendor data center environments.
• Cost-Effective Solutions -- Akibia can save customers 25-40% more than the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) on maintenance services. By providing customized Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Akibia ensures clients only pay for the support levels they require. While OEMs may incentivize clients to upgrade to expensive new equipment before it is necessary, Akibia is focused on helping clients maximize their existing infrastructure.

In addition to hardware maintenance services consisting of 24x7 technical support, parts replacement and on-site engineering support, Akibia also provides software technical assistance to help clients diagnose and troubleshoot basic OS, driver and firmware issues.

"The increased demand for x86 support and virtualization services, along with continued interest in Data Center and Security Compliance services, are some of the key drivers for ZensarAkibia Global IM Services which are projected to grow three times to USD 400 million by FY16," said Vivek Gupta, vice chairman Akibia and head BIC Zensar.

About Akibia (www.akibia.com)

Akibia, a Zensar company, provides innovative Infrastructure Management solutions that enable leading companies worldwide to optimize, secure, manage and support their mission-critical infrastructure. As an independent advisor, Akibia partners with our customers to deliver solutions that improve the availability, reliability and performance of their data center, network and security infrastructure. Using its multi-shore capabilities, Akibia combines expert consulting, integration and support services with world-class customer service to help IT organizations reduce costs, increase efficiencies and manage risk in the data center.

About Zensar Technologies (www.zensar.com)

Zensar Technologies is among the top 20 software services providers from India. Zensar is the world's first enterprise-wide SEI CMM Level 5 Company and was also later certified as a CMMI Level 5 Company with industry expertise that spans Retail, Manufacturing, Banking, Insurance, Energy and Utilities, Media and Connected Services -- Government, Education and Healthcare. An RPG Group company, Zensar has more than 6000 employees with sales and operations presence across US, UK, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Middle East, South Africa, Singapore, Australia, China and Japan. The Company delivers comprehensive services in mission-critical applications, enterprise applications, e-business, BPO and Knowledge Services. The Company has developed tools and methodologies, including the proprietary Solution Blue Print (SBP), which enables its clients with innovative business solutions and a rapid 'go-to-market' capability. The Company supports Fortune 500 clients with software business solutions that help them compete in the digital economy.

About RPG Enterprises (www.rpg.com)

RPG Enterprises is one of India's largest industrial conglomerates. With over 16 companies in its fold, the group has a strong presence in 8 business sectors. Established in 1979, RPG Enterprises is one of India's fastest growing business groups with a turnover touching Rs. 17,000 cr. The group has more than sixteen companies managing diverse business interests in the areas of Power, Tyre, Infrastructure, IT, Retail, Entertainment, Carbon Black and Specialty.

Safe Harbor

Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects are forward-looking statements which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding fluctuations in earnings, our ability to manage growth, intense competition in IT services including those factors which may affect our cost advantage, wage increases in India, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed price, fixed-time frame contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, our ability to manage our international operations, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in telecommunication networks, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions, liability for damages on our service contracts, withdrawal of governmental fiscal incentives, political instability, legal restrictions on raising capital or acquiring companies outside India, and unauthorized use of our intellectual property and general economic conditions affecting our industry. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.

SOURCE Akibia, Inc.