The Hindu

• The project is designed as per international standards 

Bangalore, Aug 3: Nitesh Estates, the real estate division of the Nitesh Group, has announced the roll out of a 2 million sq ft Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Ganjimutt, Mangalore, to be completed by 2009

In keeping with the State Government's strategy of developing tier II cities as IT/ITES hubs, Nitesh Estates has launched the project in Mangalore.

The project is designed as per international standards, thus offering the finest spaces to work. Vaidyanathan, director (operations), Nitesh Estates said, "The port town of Mangalore is fast evolving as a major IT/ITES and BPO destination, with major international investors and multinationals looking at the city as a hub of varied business. With our unparalleled expertise in property development, we aim at creating a zone which is well equipped and offers state-of-the-art facilities that match international standards, and contribute to Mangalore's growth as the new IT hub of Karnataka."

ObjectOrb gets Level 5

ObjectOrb Technologies has been appraised at Level 5 of Capability Maturity Model - Integration (CMMI).

ObjectOrb achieved ISO certification in 2002 and completed CMMI level 5 appraisal in 2006. The appraisal was carried out by i-flex Consulting by its authorised lead appraiser G.R. Sivaramakrishnan.

The appraisal at level 5 demonstrates that ObjectOrb is operating as a high maturity organisation and joins a select number of organisations to have achieved such distinction. Raghu Hudli, managing director and chief executive officer, says, "Our high process maturity will help us in delivering the right solutions to our customers in an effective way. Our goal from the beginning has been delivering high quality products and services. CMMI Level 5 assessment is an important milestone. Our quality journey continues."