MUMBAI, India and MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, December 9 /PRNewswire/ --

- Partnership targets testing services for creation of test assets and 
trained consultants

Tech Mahindra, a global systems integrator and leading provider of IT
solutions to the telecom industry and Fanfare, the leading innovative testing
solutions provider have announced a global partnership to deliver offerings
that are geared to meet the increasing demand of test automation solutions
from Telecom Equipment Manufacturers (TEMs), Telecom Service Providers
(TSPs), and enterprises.

Tech Mahindra will use iTest(R), Fanfare's flagship test automation
product, to expand its test offerings and build a test practice around it.
Using iTest, Tech Mahindra will create vertical test assets that target the
needs of global TSPs for service delivery and regulatory compliance. This
will include compliance testing for next generation technologies like IPv6
and LTE, as well as end-to-end testing on emerging services such as IPTV,
data over wireless, and WiMAX. Tech Mahindra will also jointly go to the
market along with Fanfare to provide professional services in the form of
consultancy, tool migration and test interface development to meet the
increasing global demand for test automation solutions.

"This partnership enables Tech Mahindra to strengthen its position as an
end-to-end testing services provider both on the TEM and the TSP sides.
Through this partnership the two companies will address a wider complement of
customers globally to meet their testing needs," said Atul Kunwar, Chief
Business Development Officer, Tech Mahindra. "Using iTest as the cornerstone
of our testing practice, we are building vertical packaged offerings, in
areas such as IPv6, WiMAX, IPTV etc to help our customers accelerate product
and service releases without compromising quality," added Atul.

iTest is a comprehensive testing solution that accommodates for
standardization of device testing of heterogeneous systems. iTest ensures
early identification and resolution of bugs for enhanced network quality
deployment and maintenance. iTest enables the transferability of test assets
and a common platform for communication. Because test assets can be
leveraged, collaboration between teams and across companies is simplified and
speedier bug verification and resolution is possible.

"Tech Mahindra is widely recognized and respected in the services,
testing and outsourcing market, so the decision to standardize their testing
practice on Fanfare solutions is significant," said Tom Ryan, president and
CEO of Fanfare. "Their confidence in Fanfare is a clear signal that the
market is ready to embrace standardized, automated testing practices, and we
are pleased to be at the forefront of this shifting dynamic," Ryan continued.
"Ultimately this agreement gives our customers additional options for solving
their testing needs by either augmenting their in-house teams, or outsourcing
a project. This ensures customers will be able to leverage the automated
testing assets that are generated to drive costs down and reduce time to
market."

About Fanfare

Fanfare provides software solutions to high-tech equipment manufacturers,
service providers and enterprises that simplify and accelerate device and
system testing. Developers and testers create and share automated tests that
control and analyze results from multiple devices, traffic generators, and
applications while automatically documenting each test with pass-fail
criteria. With Fanfare solutions, companies can move along the path toward
automation while accelerating QA cycles, reducing time to market, and
increasing the quality of released products. Industries such as
communications, aerospace and defence, consumer electronics, automotive,
industrial, and medical devices have benefited from Fanfare products. For
more information please visit http://www.fanfaresoftware.com.

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About Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra is a leading provider of solutions and services to the
telecommunications industry, majority stake owned by Mahindra & Mahindra, in
partnership with BT Plc. With total revenues of USD 934.7 million in the year
ended March 31, 2008, Tech Mahindra is India's 6th largest software exporter,
and serves telecom service providers, equipment manufacturers, software
vendors and systems integrators. Tech Mahindra solutions enable clients to
maximize returns on IT investment by achieving fast time to market reduced
total cost of ownership and high customer satisfaction. Tech Mahindra
achieves this through its domain and process expertise, distinctive IT
skills, research and development, proven innovative delivery models and
approach to off-shoring.

Assessed at SEI-CMMi Level 5 and PCMM Level 5, Tech Mahindra's track
record for value-delivery is supported by over 23,000 professionals who
provide a unique blend of culture, domain expertise and in-depth technology
skill-sets. Its development centers are ISO 9001:2000 & BS7799 certified.
Tech Mahindra has principal offices in the UK, United States, Germany, UAE,
Egypt, Singapore, India, Thailand & Australia.

For further information on Tech Mahindra

Inquiries about this news release can also be made to Rupal Sancheti

Email: rupals@techmahindra.com.

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