Thirdware
Thirdware Solution is a multinational Information Technology Services Company headquartered in Mumbai, India and Novi (Michigan), USA.
Thirdware is focused on Solutions and Services in the Enterprise Application Space (EAS) in the Transaction, Analytics and Collaborative Solution Layers. This includes ERP, customer relationship management (CRM), SCM, BI/DW, BPM and Technologies (Mainframe, Java/J2EE, Microsoft Products and related Technologies/Services). Thirdware offers Application Implementation Services (AIS), Application Development Services (ADS) and Application Management-Support Services (AMS)
Thirdware has serviced over 300 customers since inception and across the globe. Thirdware operates globally with offices in India, United States, UK, Ireland, Germany, Japan and Singapore.
History
Thirdware was founded in June, 1995 in Mumbai by Pradeep Erinjery, Mohan Kirane, Bhavesh Shah, Manish Sharma and Satish Menon. The Company started operations as early niche player offering ERP Solutions. Over the years, Thirdware has expanded Services/Solutions across the Enterprise Applications Space (EAS) as ERP, SCM, customer relationship management (CRM) and BI/DW Solutions.
Initially, from being an 'Implementation' focused Company, Thirdware has moved to provide Services across Application Development and Management areas.
Thirdware has provided IT & Consulting services to over 300 companies. Its customers include top companies like Ford Motor Co, Pfizer Inc, Visteon Corporation, Delphi Corporation, Lear Automotive, Metzeler, Johnson Controls, Tower Automotive (Automotive), Ingersoll-Rand, Larsen & Toubro, Emerson, Rockwell Automation (Manufacturing), Laird (Hi-Tech), Bacardi, Fosters, Coca Cola India (Food and Beverage), Hindustan Unilever (Consumer Products Group),AO Smith, Cequent Performance Products etc.
Timeline
- 1995: Company Inception in Mumbai.
- 1997: Tie-up with QAD Inc as 'QAD Alliance Partner for India’, leading to: QAD Distributorship, Domestic Market Development and Sales in India Awarded - Valuable Player 1997 by QAD.
- 1999: Setup of Global Delivery Center at SEEPZ, Mumbai.
- 2000: Setup of Global Delivery/Development Centre at Chennai.
- 2001: Customer Service/Delivery Centers set up in Bangalore. Strategic Stakeholding Alliance with Ford Motor Company (20% Equity). Tie-up with Hyperion Inc as 'Hyperion Partner in India', leading to: Hyperion Distributorship in Indian Market. Offices set up in Singapore, UK, USA and Germany to service customers in Europe.
- 2005: Office set up in Ireland. Awarded - Best Performing Services Partner 2005 – Hyperion APAC. Initiation of Global Services on Infor FMS (Sun Accounting), Oracle Applications and Collaborative Technologies. Set up Center of Excellence in Chennai focusing on ERP (QAD, SAP and Oracle) and Technologies.
- 2006: Set up Center of Excellence in Chennai focusing on EAS and Technology.
- 2007: North America HQ at Novi, Michigan Alliance with HelpGo, China to offering services to international customers in mainland China.
Key Industries and Practices
Key Industries
Key practices
Thirdware offers solutions and services in Transaction, Analytics and Technology Layers. Under Transaction layer, it provides implementation, roll out and support services on SAP, Oracle, QAD and Infor FMS (Sun Accounting). Under Analytics, it provides implementation and support on Hyperion, Business Objects, Informatica and SAS. Under Technology, it provides development and maintenance services on .Net, J2EE, Progress, Oracle and Mainframe.
References
- Thirdware to open office in USA - Indian Express, 19/9/2000.
- Thirdware executes integration and development for Godrej Soaps - Hindu Business Line, 20/12/2000.
- Ford Motor Company takes 20% equity stake in Thirdware - India Car, 22/3/2001.
- Ford Motor Co picks up stake in Thirdware - Hindu Business Line, 23/3/2001.
- Thirdware partners Ford software development hub in India - India Car, 30/3/2001.
- Thirdware secures funding from Ford Motor Co - Red Herring, 05/04/2001.
- Thirdware launches Hyperion in India - Hindu Business Line, 26/12/2001.
- Thirdware unveils Hyperion Marketing Plan – Hindu Business Line, 12/01/2002.
- Thirdware completes ERP project for Bell Ceramics - Express Computers, 08/04/2002.
- Thirdware eyes marketing hub in USA - Financial Express, 08/07/2003.
- Thirdware opens second center in Chennai - The Hindu, 24/08/2008
- Thirdware opens new facility, to up headcount - News One India