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Traded as | NASDAQ: SIFY, FWB: SIFY |
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Industry | Internet |
Genre | Information and Communication Technology |
Founded | 12 December 1995[1][2] |
Headquarters | Taramani,[2] Chennai, India |
Area served
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India, United States of America, United Kingdom, Singapore, Dubai[2] |
Products | Corporate network, Internet access, online portal, e-commerce, e-learning software[2] |
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Number of employees
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2,104[2] |
Website | sifycorp |
Sify Technologies Limited is an Indian information and communications technology company providing end to end ICT solutions including Telecom Services, Data Center Services, Cloud & Managed services, Transformation Integration Services and Application Integration Services. Sify Technologies Limited played an important role during the early spread of Internet and e-commerce in India. It is listed on NASDAQ as SIFY since 1999.
History
In November 1999, Sify paid ₹122.2 crore for a 24.5% stake in IndiaWorld Communications. Later, it acquired the remaining shares for ₹325.4 crore on 30 June 2000.[3]
In 2000, Sify sponsored the India Olympics team.[4] In March 2001, Sify made an agreement with Makemytrip to run Sify's travel portal.[5] In January 2002, Sify announced prizes for most emails sent under a 6-week contest called "Sify Greenmail", promoting emails as an ecofriendly way of communication.[6]
Sify used to run the i-way chain of Internet cafes.[7] In 2002, Sify introduced wireless last mile connections with speeds up to 256 kbps.[8] By August 2003, it had over 1,000 i-Way cyber cafes in India.[9] In December 2003, Sify launched video-conferencing facilities in its Internet cafes.[10]
In 2004, Sify, with Level Up Games, launched a MMORPG.[11] In June 2004, the Supreme Court of India set a legal precedent regarding domain names in the Satyam Infoway Ltd. v. Sifynet Solutions Pvt. Ltd. lawsuit.[1]
In November 2005, Satyam sold its remaining 31.61% shares in Sify to Infinity Capital Ventures, which is owned by Raju Vegesna, for US$62.62 million.[12]
References
- ^ a b Anurag K. Agarwal (2010). Business and Intellectual Property: Protect Your Ideas. Random House India. pp. 59–60. ISBN 978-81-8400-167-9. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f "Sify Technologies Ltd. ADS". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
- ^ "Sify takes IndiaWorld with revised settlement". The Hindu Business Line. 3 July 2000. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
- ^ "Satyam sponsors Olympic team". Tribune India. 26 August 2000. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
- ^ "Makemytrip allies with Coke, Maruti, Sify -- Travel portal targets 300% growth". The Hindu Business Line. 28 March 2001. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
- ^ "Help plant more trees through 'Sify Greenmail'". Tribune India. 19 January 2002. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
- ^ "New entrant in Internet service - BSNL to introduce broadband network in city". The Telegraph (India). 26 May 2004. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
- ^ "Last mile connection goes wireless". The Hindu. 11 April 2002. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
- ^ "Cyber cafe opened at IGI airport". The Hindu. 20 August 2003. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
- ^ "Sify launches video-conferencing". Tribune India. 10 December 2003. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
- ^ "PC games becoming more popular in Chennai". The Hindu. 2 May 2005. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
- ^ "Satyam sells Sify to Silicon Valley's Raju Vegesna". DNA India. 10 Nov 2005. Retrieved 24 July 2014.