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June 1-3, 2008 saw industry leaders from across geographies and diverse global organizations converge at the luxurious and serenely located Ritz-Carlton Lodge Reynolds Plantation, Georgia, USA, to be part of PatniConnect 2008. The annual event organized by Patni for select clients and prospects once again brought together thought leaders, industry experts and practitioners like Juan Trippe Professor - Jeffrey Garten, best selling author Michael Treacy, President of Hurwitz & Associates - Judith Hurwitz, among others, for two days of intense knowledge sessions followed by exhilarating outdoor activities like tennis, fishing, golf, hiking and canoeing. |
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The theme for the event centered around ‘globalization and the evolution of the sourcing industry’. Topics discussed included ‘IT transformation beyond technology’, ‘forces defining globalization in the current market scenario’, and ‘integrated managed services’. Practitioners from Patni and the industry met their peers and exchanged thought-provoking ideas to gain a deeper understanding of the business dynamics and technology trends shaping global sourcing and corporate strategies. They took advantage of the unique opportunity to gain insights from thought leaders, share experiences and interact with Patni's top management. |
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| Patni successfully concluded its third annual customer forum - 'Patni Connect 2006' - held between 10th and 12th September 06, at one of the most exclusive locales in Texas - Hyatt Regency Lost Pines.
The event was a confluence of some of the best minds in the industry and brought together more than 100 global CIOs and business leaders from Patni's customer base across the US, Europe and Asia. Conference sessions covered a range of topics on current and future trends in IT and Outsourcing.
Featuring an impressive lineup of thought leaders, the event had Thomas Stewart, editor of the world's preeminent management journal, Harvard Business Review, expounding how leading organizations can use globalization as a strategic competitive weapon. Frances Karamouzis, Research VP, Gartner - Research and Advisory Services, partnered with Patni in conducting a workshop to highlight and discuss the key aspects of a successful global sourcing strategy.
Another interesting session was chaired by David Tapper, Research Director at IDC's Global Offshore Services, who illustrated in a stimulating discussion, on how services delivery was moving towards a virtualized model. We also had senior CIOs from Patni clients share their experiences of effective global sourcing with the participants. |
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| Meetings of like minds are almost always
pleasant, but meetings of great minds are much more interesting.
Such was the premise of PatniConnect 2005, a gathering of the
foremost thought leaders, practitioners and customers of the
global sourcing industry. Held on 16-17 October at the Ritz
Carlton, Greensboro, Georgia and attended by 140 delegates,
it was an intellectually kinetic forum that allowed Patni clients,
IT and business leaders, academic professionals to interact
with Patni senior management – and debate future trends
in IT and outsourcing.
The first keynote speaker of the event was Dr. Laura D’Andrea
Tyson, Dean of London Business School, who spoke on “The
changing world economic order and its implications on international
trade and commerce”. In the second keynote address,
Jack Shaw, technology consultant and futurist discussed the
development and implementation of new strategies by successful
companies, for exploiting the opportunities of globalization.
The intellectual rigor of the two day’s sessions was
carried forward with intense panel discussions and case study
presentations. A live discussion with all participants witnessed
animated dialogue on hot outsourcing topics.
The intense morning sessions were followed by an action-packed
afternoon. Conference attendees revitalized their energies
through golf and tennis rounds, a bit of fishing, canoeing
and hiking, activities that also provided an informal forum
in which to mull over the day’s sessions.
Overall, amidst a lush and tranquil backdrop, the conference
emerged as a veritable battlefield of ideas, with analysts
and participants predicting the shape of the evolving IT industry.
For the second year in a row, PatniConnect proved to be an
ideal platform for select customers to interact with Patni
leaders and share experiences. Founder Narendra K. Patni gave
a comprehensive interview, meeting with Rita Terdiman, Independent
Analyst, and business practitioners debated the intricacies
of outsourcing in their chosen verticals.
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Patni successfully hosts its Customer Forum -
PatniConnect 2004 |
Mumbai, June 15, 2004: Patni, India’s 6th largest IT services company* concluded its inaugural customer forum - “PatniConnect 2004”, held on June 6-8, 2004, at Hilton Head island, South Carolina. PatniConnect brought together IT and business leadership from Patni’s customers around the world, along with pre-eminent industry analysts and professionals who presented valuable perspectives on the future of the global delivery model and its profound impact on IT strategy.
Narendra K. Patni, Chairman & CEO said, “The cornerstone of Patni’s success over the years has been the strength of its partnerships with its customers. We are committed to add value to our customers by consistently providing world-class services through an efficient, costeffective offshore model and flexible resource pool. PatniConnect 2004 provided an exclusive and dynamic setting for the exchange of ideas and perspectives and for incisive interactions with our customers.”
Dr. Glenn Hubbard - Former Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, and Mr. Harris Miller - President of the Information Technology Association of America. (ITAA), were the keynote speakers at PatniConnect. Additionally, some of the best minds in the business, including leading analysts from Gartner and Forrester, shared a wealth of insights on the trends shaping global delivery. Key topics that were presented and discussed included: a view of the current geo-political climate, effective IT transformation strategies, corporate governance and future industry trends. |
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