Mumbai, 21 Aug 2000 - Tata Consultancy Services, Asia's largest global software and services company, today announced the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jataayu Software (P) Ltd., the first Indian company to launch the WAP server and WAP browser, and a spin off of Integra Micro Systems (P) Ltd, Bangalore. The MoU will enable TCS to expand their scope of operations into the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) field and Jataayu to take its products and services to the global market place. The investments by TCS will infuse the expertise to take Jataayu Software effectively to the Global Market place and will also bring in the brand values of TCS. Commenting on the MoU, Mr. Ramadorai, CEO of TCS said, "It is the vision of TCS as a global company to be ahead of the ever expanding technology race. We are presently the largest in Asia and along with Jataayu, WAP will be another area that we can dominate in the years to come". Commenting on the alliance Mr. Mahesh Kumar Jain, Managing Director of Jataayu Software said, "We are happy to be associated TCS and this agreement will carry us both ahead in the technology race and to build a leadership position in the Wireless Internet arena". TCS has made significant investments in new technology areas and has identified WAP as a strategic area for its future. Jataayu has created a set of products and offerings in the WAP area, specifically under the brand names 'Jataayu' and 'Unwiring the Internet'. The arrangement covers the Jataayu range of Products and Services in the Wireless Computing area. As part of the agreement, TCS with its global presence will assist Jataayu in the following areas:

• Development and Test Services
• Software Engineering Process and Training
• Infrastructure
• Certification

In return, and as part of the agreement TCS will derive value by gaining the opportunity for System Integration work with the Products and Services of Jataayu Software. TCS and Jataayu will also cooperate in the areas of device drivers, Protocol stack and wireless technologies. Jataayu is best known as a reputed enabler of WAP based solutions. WAP is an open, global specification, which gives mobile users with wireless devices the opportunity to easily access the Internet for information and services. The protocol has been developed by WAP Forum and is currently supported by over 600 members.

About TCS
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a division of Tata Sons Limited, is Asia's largest global software and services company. It currently employs over 14,000 professionals at 60 offices worldwide with 21dedicated offshore development centers for specific client needs. TCS currently has over 600 global clients, many of which are Fortune 500 companies. The company has achieved ISO 9000 and CMM Level 5 certification. TCS key service practices comprise E-Business, Application Development and Maintenance, Outsourcing, Large Projects and Systems Management and Technology Consulting. The company's web site can be found at www.tcs.com

About Jataayu Software (P) Ltd.
Jataayu, a wireless Internet focused company, is a subsidiary of Integra Micro Systems. Jataayu's WAP products are targeted at the wireless service providers who can enable the users of cell phones, pagers, palmtops, PDAs and other sophisticated mobile devices to transact online and navigate through the various web sites. Integra is an Indian software company with 18 years experience in the areas of networking, imaging, communications and client/server applications. It has offices all over India besides USA, UK and Singapore. Jataayu has achieved the distinction of the fifth in the world and the first in India to develop a WAP server. For more information, visit www.integramicro.com

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