Infosys bags Aon contract

Infosys Technologies Limited, announced a strategic relationship with Aon Corporation (Aon), a leading risk management and consulting organization. The relationship seeks to build on the projects that Infosys has completed for Aon, in the areas of application development and Internet services. The new projects, which further leverage Internet technologies, include the design, development and deployment of Aon’s core US commercial brokerage Policy Management System and Risk Management System for global risk managers

Traded on the New York, London and Chicago stock exchanges, Aon Corporation – a Fortune 500 Company -- is a world leader in insurance brokerage, risk management products and consulting, personal lines, warranties, and human resources services and consulting, and has offices in more than 100 countries.

Aon Corporation is a network of companies and business units – the oldest of which began in 1620 -- each concentrating on specific industries, practice groups, services and products. It has grown exponentially since 1982 to reach an annual revenue of approximately US$6.5 billion in 1998. It is poised to enter the 21^st century with innovative solutions to the growing complexities of its rapidly changing marketplace.

According to Michael D. O’Halleran, president and chief operating officer of Aon Corporation, the company seeks to help its clients achieve their vision through efficient sharing of information, expertise, technology and knowledge in a manner that provides the greatest value. Commenting on the company’s relationship with Infosys, Mr. O’Halleran stated, "Our relationship with Infosys has been one of interaction, collaboration and teamwork. Their flexibility to our changing needs – and their adaptability to those needs – has been critical to developing the global systems we need to further enhance our value to clients."