Infosys Gdm

CASE-Infosys GDM

ObjectiveThe case discuss Infosys earlier business model- the GDM and it’s growth strategy and efforts to become a globally competitive company. It discusses the growth of offshore of software development, the challenge faced by such developers and their future. The case also discusses Infosys scalability model. AbstractThe case examine global delivery model (GDM) of the leading India based software company - Infosys Technologies. Infosys used GDM as a strategic outsourcing tool using it the company could take the work to the place where it could be best performed at lowest cost with minimum risk. By using GDM, Infosys delivered the highest process and quality standards, while leveraging differences in cost quality and skill sets of manpower in different global locations. The case presents in depth information on the operational aspects of GDM and its benefits to Infosys. Case also discusses the challenges faced by the company from foreign and Indian software companies like Accenture, IBM Global Services, EDS, TCS and Wipro who had already adopted or were in the process of adopting a similar model like Infosys GDM. BenefitGDM was cited as one of the key factor behind the rapid growth of Infosys revenue. Through GDM project were executed with greater flexibility with 35% cost reduction and 75% reduction in time to market for various products. GDM also used for technology process and system development Road aheadThe entry of multi nationals in India also put pressure on Infosys I terms of retaining talented manpower. Under the role based structures, employees could be a part of different streams and domain consulting stream, program management. Top mgmt 50% salary was variable,30% for middle,70% company perform.

Ankit Pancholi (11bsp0114)

Section-A,

subject-mcs

CASE-Infosys GDM