Sify eLearning wins two Brandon Hall
Excellence in Learning Awards
Chennai, India, Monday, October 08, 2007: Sify Limited (NASDAQ
National Market: SIFY), a leader in consumer Internet and Enterprise
Services in India with global delivery capabilities announced
today that Sify eLearning has won two Brandon Hall Awards for
Excellence in Learning, in the categories of Best Innovation in
Learning Technology (Silver), and Custom Content (Bronze).
The Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Awards are presented
annually by Brandon Hall Research, one of the leading research
firms in training and development. Instituted thirteen years ago,
these awards acknowledge exceptional work in the development and
application of innovative learning technology.
Brandon Hall, Ph.D, Chairman of the Brandon Hall Awards program,
said, “We are thrilled with the quality and creativity of
this year’s winning entries. These winners represent the
cutting edge of innovative learning.”
V M Kumar, Senior Vice President, International Business, Sify,
said, “We are delighted that Brandon Hall has recognized
our high-end work in e-learning once again. There is a constant
focus on innovating and setting new standards in learning technologies
within Sify. Winning two awards each time in two consecutive years
is a clear reflection of our deep commitment to deliver services
of high quality consistently."
Sify eLearning’s two award-winning entries this
year were:
Category: Best Innovation in Learning Technology
Medal: Silver
Project: “Cisco Accessible E-Learning Platform” designed
for Cisco to make e-learning courses an enriching learning experience
for users with aural, visual, cognitive, and motor disabilities
Category: Custom Content
Medal: Bronze
Project: “GT Exhaust Gas Thermocouple Installation”
program, developed for GE to train its customers and site engineers
on the practices for the inspection, testing, removal, and installation
of the models
This year’s award categories were Best Custom Content,
Best Innovation in Learning Technology, Best Blended Learning
Program, Best Learning Team, Best Results of a Learning Program,
and Best Use of Emerging Technology. Over 256 entries were received
and evaluated by independent judges from around the world.
This year’s winners of the Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning
Awards were honoured at the 2007 Innovations in Learning Conference
in Santa Clara, California. The winners are listed at www.brandon-hall.com.
About Brandon Hall Research
Brandon Hall, Ph.D., is the CEO of Brandon Hall Research and
author of the ground-breaking “Web-Based Training Cookbook.”
Since 1992, Brandon Hall Research (www.brandon-hall.com) has been
providing independent research reports and expert advice on using
technology in learning. Brandon Hall Research conducts the Awards
program each year to recognize the best in innovative learning.
To honor the Award winners Brandon Hall Research hosts the Awards
ceremony and reception in conjunction with its Innovations in
Learning Conference.
About Sify
Sify is among the largest Internet, network and e-Commerce services
companies in India, offering end-to-end solutions with a comprehensive
range of products delivered over a common Internet backbone infrastructure.
This Internet backbone reaches 221 cities and towns in India.
A significant part of the company's revenue is derived from Corporate
Services, which include corporate connectivity, network and communications
solutions, security, network management services, enterprise applications
and hosting. A host of blue chip customers use Sify's corporate
service offerings. Consumer services include broadband home access,
dial up connectivity and the iWay cyber café chain across
163 cities and towns. Sify is recognized as an ISO 9001:2000 certified
service provider for network operations, data center operations
and customer support, and for provisioning of VPNs, Internet bandwidth,
VoIP Solutions and integrated security solutions, and BS7799 certified
for Internet Data Center operations.
For more information about Sify, visit www.sifycorp.com
Forward Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.
Sify undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements.
For a discussion of the risks associated with Sify’s business,
please see the discussion under the caption "Risks Related
to Our Business" in the company's report on Form 6-K for
the quarter ended December 31, 2006 which has been filed with
the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and is available
by accessing the database maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.
For further information please contact:
Mr. David Appasamy
Investor Relations
Sify Limited
91-44-2254 0770 Ext. 2013
Email: david_appasamy@sifycorp.com
In the US:
Trúc N. Nguyen
Investor Relations
The Global Consulting Group
646-284-9418
Email: tnguyen@hfgcg.com