Infosys Limited is an Indian multinational corporation that provides business consulting, technology, engineering, and outsourcing services. It is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India and was founded in 1981 by Narayana Murthy and six other engineers. As of 2021, Infosys has a workforce of over 250,000 employees and a presence in over 50 countries.
| Date of Foundation | 1981 |
| Industry | IT Services |
| Country | India |
| Founder | Narayana Murthy |
| Product/Business | Business Consulting, Technology, Engineering, and Outsourcing Services |
| Number of Employees | 250,000+ |
| Location of Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Company Website | www.infosys.com |
Infosys is a global leader in consulting, technology, and outsourcing solutions. It provides services to over 1,000 clients across the world in areas such as application development and maintenance, business process management, cloud computing, engineering services, and enterprise resource planning.
Infosys has a strong focus on innovation and technology. It has invested heavily in research and development, and has developed proprietary technology solutions such as Finacle, a core banking solution, and EdgeVerve, an enterprise software platform.
Infosys also has a strong commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It has launched several initiatives such as the Infosys Foundation, which focuses on education, healthcare, and rural development. It has also partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to launch the Infosys Prize, an annual award for academics and researchers.
Infosys was founded in 1981 by seven engineers—Narayana Murthy, Nandan Nilekani, N.S. Raghavan, S. Gopalakrishnan, S. D. Shibulal, K. Dinesh, and Ashok Arora. The company was initially known as Infosys Consultants Private Limited and was registered in Pune, India.
In the early years, Infosys focused on providing software services to clients in the US. It soon expanded its services to include software development, systems integration, and enterprise solutions.
In the late 1990s, Infosys went public and was listed on the Indian stock exchanges. It also established a presence in Europe, the US, and Japan.
In the 2000s, Infosys began to focus on providing business consulting and technology services. It also acquired several companies, including Expert Information Services, McCamish Systems, and Panaya.
Infosys is committed to creating a work environment that is conducive to productivity and creativity. It offers its employees a range of benefits, such as flexible working hours, work-from-home options, and a range of health and wellness programs.
Infosys also offers its employees an extensive training and development program, which includes workshops, seminars, and online courses. It also has an internal mentoring program, which provides employees with the opportunity to learn from the experience of senior employees.
Infosys has a strong commitment to environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG). It has launched several initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint, such as the Infosys Green Initiative, which focuses on energy efficiency, waste management, and water conservation.
Infosys also has a strong focus on social responsibility. It has launched several initiatives to promote education and skills development, such as the Infosys Foundation, which provides scholarships and grants to students from underprivileged backgrounds.
Infosys offers a range of services and products, including:
Infosys is at the forefront of technology, and has invested heavily in research and development. It has developed several proprietary technologies, such as Finacle, a core banking solution, and EdgeVerve, an enterprise software platform.
Infosys also uses a range of open source technologies, such as Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, and MongoDB. It also uses a range of cloud services, such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.
Infosys has several subsidiaries and joint ventures, including:
Infosys has been the subject of several controversies, including allegations of visa fraud and wage theft in the US. In 2013, the US Department of Justice fined Infosys $34 million for visa fraud and misuse of visas.
In recent years, Infosys has also been criticized for its management practices, including the use of performance-related pay and the lack of transparency in decision-making.
Infosys has received several awards and accolades, including the Economic Times Corporate Citizen of the Year Award in 2017 and the Financial Times Asia-Pacific Innovative Lawyers Award in 2018.