Satyam Computer Services Limited, a leading global consulting and IT services provider,  announced that the World Health Organization (WHO) has chosen to work with Satyam to implement its critical Global Management System. Satyam will spearhead the operational overhaul for WHO, after an elaborate RFP and evaluation process that has involved some of the industries biggest players.

WHO embarked on a program to substantially improve its operational efficiency in the effectiveness and outcomes of the programs and projects that it implements and in the interaction with the external donor community and with other agencies. It also wants to improve the integration of the operations of the country offices, regional offices and headquarters.

To this end, Satyam has been chosen to implement a global roll-out, of an Oracle-based ERP system that includes full functionality and end-to-end processes, throughout WHO, including its regional offices and in over 140 country offices.

"As a leader in the Enterprise Business Solutions space, Satyam is pleased to provide its knowledge and expertise to such a prestigious organization. Our ability to rapidly comprehend WHO-GSM requirements and suggest suitable solutions through a consultative approach is our unique model that sets us apart from other companies. We understand the core purpose of WHO's mission and look forward to applying our skills and expertise in achieving our ultimate goal."said Keshab Panda, Head of Satyam Europe Operations.

Meanwhile, After building its largest development centre outside India and investing over four million dollars in infrastructure to build a 35% local workforce, Satyam is now in discussions with the top government officials and industry delegates from Australia. Senator Helen Coonan, Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts accompanied by Shaun Anthony, Advisor to the minister and a group of high-profile Australian delegates met the Founder & Chairman Mr. Ramalinga Raju in the Satyam Development Center in Bangalore.

The delegation was taken through an audio-visual walk- through that showcased the best of Satyam's achievements as a leading IT Services and Consulting organization. The discussions that followed were centered around the creation of an entry level talent pool in Australia to fuel the local IT industry. Mr. Raju shared Satyam’s experience in successful implementations of the Shared services model and even proposed an initiation of the same in the Govt. sector in Australia.