Agenda
• About Silver Touch
• Introduction
• Challenges faced by software companies
• Silver ODC as a solution
• Services included
• Engagement model
• Value proposition
• Next step
• FAQs
• Q&A
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About Silver touch
• IT Domain experience of over 17 years
• Founded and run by technocrats
• CMMi-3, ISO 27001 and IS 9001:2000
• 500+ technical staff
• International presence with offices in US, UK and
Netherlands
• Technology alliance with Microsoft, IBM, Symantec,
RedHat, Sonicwall, VM Ware, Cisco, Oracle etc.
• 23000 man hours of software development experience
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Introduction
• Currently all countries are facing economy meltdown
• Market place is filled with more and more competition
• Technology is replaced by newer versions rapidly
• Software companies can survive with innovative
software products since service industry is becoming
more competitive
• US and Japan are no more Ace makers in technology
innovations
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Challenges faced by Software companies
• Growing cost of development in economy slowdown
• Product development life cycle remains same
• Ever increasing operational cost
• Daily newer technologies, platforms are introduced
• Competition is becoming faster and smarter due to
outsourcing
• Increased cost of product support after sales
(voice and text)
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Silver ODC is a solution -a dedicated
offshore development center by Silver Touch
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400% cost saving if not outsourcing at all
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60% cost saving over existing traditional outsourcing to India
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No initial capital investment
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State-of-the-art infrastructure facilities as world class software
development lab
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Flexible engagement models to make our clients most
competitive
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Faster roll out of software products before your enemy enters
into market
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Always ready for new technologies
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Low cost of ownership and faster ROI
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Cost effective solution for after sales support of product
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Services included
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IT Infrastructure setup and management
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Office premises with world standard office desks and chairs
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Communication facilities like IPBX, Webcams, Video
conferencing etc.
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Strategic resource planning and management (incl. HR
Policies, Retention policies)
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Project execution as per quality processes
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SEO/SEM services for software products
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Marketing support like Mail campaigns, Mail blast from
mailing servers
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Training
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Silver ODC facilities
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10 mbps broadband internet connectivity
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Desktops and servers with latest configurations from IBM/HP/Dell
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Desks and chairs are of world standards
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Fully automatic temperature controlled work environment
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Noise free offices
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Conference room
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Private cabins for internal use for clients
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Cafeteria
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Video conferencing
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Print, Scan, Fax machines, complete office supplies
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Biometric security doors at office premises and server rooms
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Engagement model
• Build - Operate - Own
• Build - Operate - Own - Transfer
Investment options
• Solely Owned
• Joint Venture
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Value proposition
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Initial Fix Investment
 One time setup cost of IT Infrastructure(Infra. is owned by client)
 One time setup, installation cost of internet connectivity
 One time agreement sign up cost for office premises
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Operational Cost
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Payroll processing
Utility payments
Office rent
Administration expenses
Data Management and support
Employee welfare
Recruitment cost etc.
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Contingency Cost
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Incidental Services: (Optional)
Silver touch charges only 30% margin on Operational Cost.
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Generally our clients asks –
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What is the preferred size to start ODC in India ?
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What is the minimum size of space of office premises allotted in Silver
ODC ?
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What is the lead time for Silver ODC to become fully functional ?
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How much min. investment is required for such a defined size for ODC ?
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How much is the minimum contract period for Silver ODC ?
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Who will own all employees of Silver ODC ?
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Who will own IT Infrastructure at the time of contract termination or
completion ?
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Steps to start your ODC
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Fill up our requirement gatherings sheet for ODC
requirement
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We will understand your requirement in detail and make
approach paper
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Based on final approach paper we will submit detailed
proposal for your ODC
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Your fully functional ODC will be setup and ready for kick off
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