Globant to Offer Google Enterprise Solutions

Buenos Aires, November 13th, 2008. Globant, the Latin American leader in software product development and maintenance outsourcing, announced today the expansion of its strategic alliance with Google, leader in search engine services.

Globant will implement Google Search Appliance™ products, designed to let companies use Google search engine capabilities internally. These products simplify the access to key information and strengthen the productivity of the users.
 
The implementation that Globant will provide includes the installation and integration of the Search Appliance, connecting it to all corporate systems and making the information available for every user.

These solutions enable the use of Google search technology to find documents in an easy and rapid manner, throughout internal servicers, intranets, databases, business applications like CRM, ERP and BI, public internet sites and business contents of every kind, including SharePoint and Documentum.

Clifton Ashley, Commercial Director at Google Latin America, Enterprise Division, stated: “Globant is an excellent strategic international partner, with a strong presence in Latin America to help us implement our solutions throughout organizations in the South Cone”.

Google´s Search products for enterprises were developed with Google OneBox technology, which allows employees to search in real time the information contained in their business applications.  

Axel Abulafia, Business Development Manager at Globant US, pointed out: “We have been working with Google for more than two years, in projects like the development of OpenSocial in Social Networks, and a grand variety of Google Checkout plugins. Being able to offer Google Search products enables us to continue expanding our services and our presence in the region. It’s an excellent opportunity to reinforce our position as leaders in the IT Latin American market.”

About Globant
Globant is the Latin American leader in software product development and maintenance outsourcing. With a rational blended approach of leveraging Open-Source and proprietary software, Globant gives companies agility and flexibility while mitigating risk and reducing total cost of ownership. Globant’s proprietary SmartStaffing Technology™ yields high performance teams that enable companies to quickly develop their software products faster and gain an edge in the competitive landscape with the lowest total cost of ownership. Globant is a privately held, privately funded company headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina with offices in Tandil, Córdoba and La Plata in Argentina, Palo Alto, Austin and Boston in the United States, Mexico City, Bogota, Santiago de Chile and London. For more information, visit www.globant.com.

About Google Inc. 
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.google.com.