DataFlux and Blue Star Infotech Announce Partnership

Release date: 4/15/2009

Global provider of enterprise IT solutions partners with DataFlux to deliver turn-key data quality and data integration support and services

WINDSOR, UK (April 15, 2009) – DataFlux, a leading provider of data quality and data integration solutions, today announced that it has established a partnership with Blue Star Infotech, part of the Blue Star Group. The agreement allows Blue Star Infotech to utilize the award-winning DataFlux portfolio of data profiling, data quality and data integration technologies as it delivers business support and services to its customers.

The data quality and data integration markets are growing steadily, driven in part by strong demand for compliance, fraud prevention and an increase in regulation. DataFlux and Blue Star Infotech have already combined their expertise to address these needs for a number of major UK financial institutions. The companies will continue to work with customers in financial services, government, pharmaceutical and retail sectors to provide customers with top-tier services and technology for data quality, data integration and master data management (MDM).

A provider of IT services and solutions to global enterprises, Blue Star Infotech helps companies bridge the divide between IT and business to provide positive business results quickly and cost-effectively.

"The scalability and flexibility provided by the DataFlux technology is a key enabler for our customers," said Sudhir Gera, vice president (EMEA), Blue Star Infotech. "While working with large DataFlux customers in the financial services sector, we are able to combine our strong solutions expertise with the comprehensive DataFlux data quality and data integration platform. This allows us to provide scalable solutions that address immediate business concerns and faster payoffs."

DataFlux offers an integrated approach to data that combines people, processes and technology, allowing organizations to address business needs including data governance, MDM and spend management by ensuring all data improvement efforts are fueled by high-quality data.

"We have seen a great deal of growth in the pharmaceutical and financial sectors as compliance issues become more pressing," said Richard Onslow, director of partner services at DataFlux. "Good data is critical in financial services regulatory reporting and pharmaceutical clinical trials, as it can increase business confidence and improve decision making. This partnership gives our customer base a knowledgeable, trusted advisor in these arenas, and we look forward to an expanded relationship with Blue Star Infotech."

About Blue Star Infotech
Part of the US$600M Blue Star Group, Blue Star Infotech enables organizations to realize their business goals – by enabling them to eliminate operational inefficiencies and internal constraints through innovative technology and business solutions. Founded in 1983, its operations span USA, UK, Europe, Japan and India. BSI is a SAS Silver Partner, Oracle Certified Partner and Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. To learn more about BSI, visit www.bsil.com.