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