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Sonata subsidiary TUI InfoTec bags Lycos order
New client outside of TUI Group
Bangalore, January 2, 2008

Following the completion of its restructuring as a joint venture with Indian software firm Sonata Software Limited, Hanover-based IT service provider TUI InfoTec has gained a new client. From February 2008 LYCOS Europe, one of the continent's leading providers of Internet portals and online advertising, will be using TUI InfoTec as its outsourcing partner for its office IT operations. Migration of the existing set-up to an MPLS network is due to begin this month.

With around 700 employees across the continent, LYCOS Europe operates a network of websites in seven languages. These include search and communications services, online communities, content offerings, Internet access, shopping, website building and domain registration. As well as the entire office IT support function, TUI InfoTec is also taking over server management and support of the base applications. On top of this comes software distribution and desktop support at every site. The start date for taking over management of the office IT is 1 st February 2008.

As part of another contract TUI InfoTec has already been looking after LYCOS Europe's local area and international WAN networks since 1 st December 2007.

TUI InfoTec successfully beat off several competitors in the selection process. "We were convinced by TUI InfoTec's great professionalism right from the start," says Susanne Gregor, Procurement Director, LYCOS Europe. "We need a service provider that deals with matters in a quick, flexible and reliable manner. TUI InfoTec not only gave the impression that they would operate that way during our negotiations, but have also done so consistently in our work with them to date."

TUI InfoTec's Chief Executive, Heinz Kreuzer added: "In the highly competitive world of Information companies, only those that provide fast and reliable info rmation to their users can survive. The opportunity to work with Lycos is significant as it reflects the significant depth of our experience in handling complex and transaction-intensive projects, and our ability to provide highly reliable services. It will help us serve Lycos with world-class solutions and support for their business critical applications."

About TUI InfoTec
TUI InfoTec GmbH provides a portfolio of IT services including software development and application management, plus business intelligence, managed testing, IT operations and infrastructure management. The shareholding partners in the joint venture company are Bangalore-based software company Sonata Software and Hanover-based TUI AG. Working in conjunction with development centres in India , economically efficient offshoring strategies are incorporated into the company's range of service provision. TUI InfoTec employs around 420 staff in Germany and generated a turnover of €110 million in 2007.
For more details: www.tui- info tec.com.

About Sonata Software Limited
Sonata Software, headquartered in Bangalore , India , is a leading IT Consulting and Services company. Sonata's customers span across the US , Europe and the Asia-Pacific. Its portfolio of services include IT Consulting, Application Development, Application Management, Managed Testing, Business Intelligence, Infrastructure Management and Outsourced Product Development. Sonata is listed on the Indian Stock Exchanges and is SEI CMM Level 5 certified.

For further info rmation, please contact:
Swati Sengupta
Sonata Software Limited
A.P.S. Trust Building ,
Bull Temple Road , N.R. Colony,
Basavanagudi,
Bangalore 560019, India
Tel : 91 80 26610330
swati.sengupta@sonata-software.com