Coming together of 2 SMEs from US & India

I am very very happy to write about my faviourte topic :   SME to SME  Synergy from different countries. 

Our company, for the first time, signed an MOU with another SMB organization in Maryland to take things forward for both the companies.  This coming together by differnt parties will not only have a large positive impact on the topline, but would also extend the capabilities for the US organization while at the same extend the market reach for the Indian company. 

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING was signed between Computers International & Angarai International at Taj Krishna Hotel, Hyderabad, India on Monday, 28 Nov 2011in the Presence of Honorable Martin J O’Malley, Governor of Maryland, USA & Honorable Rushern L Baker III, County Executive, Prince George’s County, MD, USA during the Trade Mission 2011 by State of Maryland to India.

The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish a mutual framework governing the respective organizational relationships, responsibilities, and activities between the Angarai International, Inc. Greenbelt, MD, USA (ANGARAI) and the Computer International and CI.COM (P) LTD, Chennai, TN, India (CI). This agreement is primarily for utilization of Technology Solutions including but not limited to Mobile Solutions, Web Applications, and Product Development and reach out to different sectors

Angarai provides holistic solutions encompassing Business Transformation, Program & Project Management and Oversight for Transportation, Health & Human Services, and Defense in the Government Sector. Angarai is the proud winner of 2008 MIBRT Young Professional of the Year, 2009 Inc500, 2010 Top100 MBE, and Prince Georges’ Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year. Please visit www.angarai-intl.com for additional information about Angarai International, Inc.

Computers International (CI) is an Outsourced Software Development company based in Chennai, India. CI solution offerings comprise of Mobility, Cloud Computing/enablement, Outsourced Product development, Application development & maintenance, QA &Test automation, Professional services,  e-learning content generation and Functional & Technology consulting. 

CI’s products and services are aimed at the key industry verticals like ERP (Accounting, Inventory Management, Sales & Purchase, Point of Sale, HRMS &; Payroll etc.), CRM, eCommerce, SCM,  etc.
 
Soon after the sign up, both the companies have already started to layout the strategy for quick wins.

Here are the links to this event:

http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index.cfm/fa/viewstory/story_ID/25217
The Hindu

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/article2670039.ece

Times of India
http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Client.asp?Daily=TOIH&showST=true&login=default&pub=TOI&Enter=true&Skin=TOINEW&AW=1322659158946
http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=TOINEW&BaseHref=TOIH/2011/11/29&PageLabel=2&EntityId=Ar00202&ViewMode=HTML
The new Indian Express
http://expressbuzz.com/cities/hyderabad/AP-and-Maryland-sign-%60Sister-State-agreement/338180.html
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/maryland-signs-first-sister-state-pactap/456914/

http://www.gazette.net/article/20111128/NEWS/711289992/1124/india-mission-s-early-fruits-include-road-deal-prince-george-s-call&template=gazette
http://twocircles.net/2011nov29/us_maryland_signs_sister_state_agreement_andhra_pradesh.html
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/2011/11/omalley_claims_successes_on_in.html
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