Excel Soft wins IT-package award

Mysore-based software services company Excel Soft's Saras E-learning suite has been adjudged the runner-up for the best IT package in the National IT awards 2003-04 conducted by Computer Society of India.

The award was received by Excel Soft Technologies SBU head M G Dayanidhi from former Union minister for science and technology M G K Menon at a function in New Delhi.

The Saras package has won several awards and accolades, including the Microsoft-Intel Solution Builder Award and Computer Society of India's National IT awards 2003-04 for best packaged application.

Over the last three years, Excel Soft has penetrated the e-learning market through its comprehensive product suite Saras, custom software applications development and content services.

It offers both on-site and off-site services to its clientele to help them with high-end technology solutions. Its clients include leading international publishers, nniversities and business houses.

It is also closely associated with e-learning standards and research communities including University of Oxford amongst others.

A few years ago, it took a decision to increase its focus on international markets, particularly Europe, West Asia and Africa. In UK, Saras assessment engine is rolled out into all the universities for online evaluation.