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ExcellerateHRO Signs Outsourcing Contracts With KLA-Tencor, GameStop for Relocation and Assignment Services

Press release

New agreements provide services in the U.S. and internationally

Press release

PLANO, Texas, April 5 - ExcellerateHRO today announced it has signed contracts to provide Relocation and Assignment Services to KLA-Tencor Corp., the world leader in yield management and process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, and GameStop Corp., the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. Financial terms of the agreements were not disclosed.

"ExcellerateHRO Relocation and Assignment teams are dedicated to managing the complexities of transitioning employees to new locations in the U.S. and around the world," said Randy Griffith, ExcellerateHRO client executive. "These outsourcing agreements ensure that KLA-Tencor and GameStop will see enhanced services, lower costs and minimized tax liabilities."

ExcellerateHRO Relocation and Assignment Services assumes management responsibility for an organization's worldwide relocation operations using a high-touch, high-tech approach. Certified relocation professionals act as a single point-of-care for optimum personal interaction. Real-time integration between back-office systems and a Web-based Customer Center provides around- the-clock access to secure and personalized functionality. ExcellerateHRO's experienced relocation consultants, best-in-class suppliers, state-of-the-art technology systems and proven processes take the burden of relocating employees off of HR staff, minimize costs and tax liabilities, and ensure that transferees' lifestyles are preserved.

About ExcellerateHRO

ExcellerateHRO is the jointly owned HR Outsourcing business of EDS (NYSE: EDS) and Towers Perrin, combining the outsourcing experience of EDS with Towers Perrin's HR domain expertise. ExcellerateHRO offers a flexible portfolio of HR Outsourcing services on a global basis to mid-size and large employer organizations. The company provides HR Outsourcing, Benefits Administration, Payroll, and Relocation and Assignment services to more than 400 clients in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, serving more than 34 million participants from its client organizations. Learn more at http://www.excelleratehro.com/.

CONTACT:
Helen Leflar - ExcellerateHRO
972 605 8232
helen [dot] leflar [at] excelleratehro [dot] com

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Sony To Consider Outsourcing Cell Production

A Sony Japan executive has revealed that the company is planning to cut back on future chip spending, and may elect not to continue to produce the Cell processor in-house as production of the PlayStation 3 continues to ramp up.

Read more from this Gamasutra report, Feb 13, 2007

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Labels: electronics, electronics-japan, games, games-japan, japan, manufacturing-japan, microprocessors, microprocessors-japan

Infosys BPO, HVS JV for Hospitality Outsourcing

Feb 2007

Infosys BPO, the BPO subsidiary of Infosys Technologies, and HVS International, a New York based consultancy offering valuation and other services to the hotel, restaurant, shared ownership, gaming, and leisure industries, have announced a strategic alliance to offer outsourcing solutions in the hospitality industry.

The Infosys BPO-HVS global alliance will leverage HVS consulting expertise and market reach in the hospitality industry and the process outsourcing capabilities of Infosys BPO to provide solutions for companies in the global hospitality industry.

Full report here from Network Magazine India

Labels: alliances, entertainment, games, hospitality, hotels, infosys, leisure, restaurants

Gameshastra Expands Outsourcing Relationship

Posted on February 21 - Press release

To offer a full range of game development, art / animation, and testing services.

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, February 21, 2007 -- Gameshastra, a leader in game development services, has launched an advanced game services facility in India for Global Game publishers and developers. The 25k square feet facility located in Hyderabad will house highly skilled project teams that will focus on providing full range of game development, game art/animation and QA services for Console, PC, Online and Mobile game platforms. The facility was inaugurated by Brian Ward, Sr. Vice President, Worldwide Studios Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision announced that it is looking forward to work closely with Gameshastra on some of its exciting forthcoming projects.

Read the full press release here from XTV World

Labels: animation, animation-india, entertainment, games, games-india