Rolta partners with Infoterra France for Pixel FactoryTM Image Processing Technology

Mumbai, December 7, 2009 – Infoterra France, an EADS Astrium subsidiary and a leading provider of geo-information products and services has signed an agreement with Rolta India Limited, an Indian multinational organisation which provides innovative enterprise-level solutions and services for Geospatial Information Systems for Defense & Homeland Security, Government, and Infrastructure segments, besides offering Enterprise Design & Operations Solutions (EDOS), and Enterprise Information Technology Solutions (EITS), worldwide.

Infoterras “Pixel Factory” is based on more than 20 years of Infoterra experience in the domain of geo-information processing. This unique photogrammetric suite is an entirely digital, highly automated production work-flow designed to process high volumes of geographic data while maintaining a superior product quality.

This agreement allows Rolta to augment the capacity of its delivery centers for photogrammetric processing. By combining the sophistication of Pixel Factory with Roltas experienced and highly skilled GIS experts, customers can expect to obtain high quality map products with improved turn-around.

“This agreement between Infoterra and Rolta will create a strong partnership between two of the leading companies in the geo-information industry. Through this partnership, Infoterra will be able to improve its access to the rapidly growing Indian market, whilst Rolta will benefit from our unique image processing technology“, says Jean- Michel Darroy, CEO Infoterra France.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. K K Singh, Chairman and CEO of Rolta India Limited stated, “We have been continuously introducing newer technologies in our Enterprise Geospatial Information Solutions business line. The Infoterra Pixel Factory software suite will enable Rolta to now provide a very high end Digital Photogrammetry workflow that would ensure superior map products. We are pleased that the Agreement also provides for extending the cooperation between the Companies to other areas of national interest, such as Agriculture (Crop Monitoring/Forecasting), Environmental Monitoring, Telecom Network Planning, and Risk Management/Disaster Response, through proven and sophisticated solutions and services.

About Rolta
Rolta is an Indian multinational organization that has executed projects in over 40 countries. Rolta serves these markets by providing innovative solutions in Enterprise Geospatial Information Solutions (EGIS), Defense & Homeland Security; Enterprise Design & Operations Solutions (EDOS); and Enterprise Information Technology Solutions (EITS). Rolta, through its joint venture with the Shaw Group Inc. USA – Shaw Rolta Ltd. – provides comprehensive Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) services to meet turnkey project requirements of power, oil, gas and petrochemical sectors. Roltas joint venture with Thales, France – Rolta Thales Ltd., develops and provides state-of-the-art C4ISTAR information systems, Military Communications, Digital Soldier and Vehicle System solutions, covering the entire “sensor to shooter” chain, under transfer of technology from Thales. Rolta, headquartered in Mumbai, employs over 4500 professionals with countrywide infrastructure and international subsidiaries across the globe. The Company has benchmarked its quality processes with the worlds best quality standards. Rolta is accredited with the prestigious BSI ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certification, the ultimate benchmark for information security; the BSI ISO/IEC 20000-1:2005 IT Service Management Standard; and the Company has been assessed at Maturity Level 5 of the Capability Maturity Model Integrated CMMI SW version 1.1 in 2006. The Company is now engaged in upgrading to Maturity Level 5 of version 1.2. Forbes Global has ranked Rolta amongst the “Best 200 under a Billion” for four times in six years. Rolta has been included in the S&P Global Challengers ListTM 2008, by Standard & Poors. This List identifies 300 mid-size companies worldwide that have shown the highest growth characteristics along dimensions encompassing intrinsic and extrinsic growth. ROLTA was ranked at the #1 position in Human Relations (HR), and at the 3rd position in overall ranking in the 2009 DATAQUEST survey of Best Employers in the IT sector. The Company is listed on the NSE in cash and F&O segment and forms part of CNX IT, NIFTY Midcap 50 and CNX 500 indices. The Company is also listed on BSE A group and forms part of BSE Midcap, BSE 200, BSE 500, BSE IT and BSE TECK indices. The Companys GDR is listed on the Main Board of London Stock Exchange and its FCCBs are listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.

About Infoterra
Infoterra France is specializing in the production of cartographic data and development of applications and services using Earth Observation imagery. In particular, the company develops and provides unique multi-sensor processing systems and software (Pixel FactoryTM and Overland) and also offers a wide range of products featuring a combination of true orthophotos and highly detailed 3D models that are setting new standard in the GIS industry. Infoterra France also develops advanced applications for agriculture, environment, risk management, telecommunications, as well as for defence & security, and coordinates the SAFER project, of the GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security) programme, a major initiative of European Commission (EC) and the European Space Agency (ESA).Infoterra France is a wholly owned subsidiary of Astrium, Europes leading space systems and services specialist. Infoterra France is part of the Spot Infoterra, the Earth Observation Division of Astrium Services

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