Nipuna wins $8mn animation deal

Nipuna Services, the BPO subsidiary of Satyam, signed a deal along with a German animation company, 4K Animation GmbH, for various animation projects.

According to a release issued by Satyam to the BSE today, the deal is worth euro 7 million (equivalent to $8 million). "This is one of the largest deals won by an Indian BPO company in the animation space," the release added.

Nipuna will work jointly with 4K Animation on animation projects for a Hollywood film (an international action, adventure and fantasy motion picture directed by Paul Nicholas), 3D animation for a TV production and commercials, the release said.

"Nipuna has been investing continuously to build its niche competencies and best-in-class execution services. The 4K Animation engagement is a significant milestone in validation of our high-class delivery outsourcing strategy," Venkatesh Roddam, CEO of Nipuna, said.