SIFY introduces Microsoft-based Applications
Sify Technologies has announced a number of interactive user applications to enrich user experience in partnership with Microsoft India. The applications include an Interactive Cricket Scorecard on Sify sports powered by Microsoft Silverlight platform, an Interactive photo gallery on Sify movies enabled on the latest HTML5 standards and lastly the IE 9 Jumplists on Windows 7 for all properties of Sify.com enabling one-click access and ease of navigation for users.
Commenting on the partnership, Natesh Mani, President - Consumer Business, Sify Technologies Ltd., said, "With Sify.com, we strive to offer our consumers the latest and relevant content powered by the best-of-breed technology. The latest comScore (September 2010) ratings reflect the growing popularity of Sify Sports. This is well timed as we gear up for the exciting sports season ahead. With Microsoft Silverlight technology, we have made our popular cricket scorecard a lot stickier. We are also one of the first companies to adopt HTML5 standards to create an interactive photo gallery. With the above enhancements, consumers will now be treated to a rich experience and brand partners will derive greater value."
"What is unique about Internet Explorer 9 is that it puts the web first, allowing the sites to shine. With IE9, sites can unlock the next class of web experience with a new wave of graphically rich, immersive and personalized environment and get closer to their customers," said Moorthy Uppaluri, General Manager, Developer Partner Evangelism, Microsoft India. "I would like to congratulate Sify for creating these unique assets on the web using Microsoft technologies and I am sure these applications will be incredibly popular among all age groups."