Dr. LS Kanodia, Chairman & Managing Director, known as the Father and Architect of the Indian Software Industry, Dr. LS Kanodia is the:

• 'Man behind the Scene' who instituted the backbone of the Indian IT industry, through his vital recommendations to the Prime Minister IT Task Force.
• Only software professional to be inducted into the 'Hall of Fame' by Dataquest - India's leading computer magazine
• Chairman, Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council
  (ESC), Western Chapter
• Member, Executive Committee of the National Association of Software Companies (NASSCOM)
• Member, Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FICCI)
• Member, Executive Committee, Santacruz Electronics Exports Manufacturers Council (SEEMA)
• Author of several papers on subjects of economic concern viz., Role of Information Technology in Economic Development, Telecom Holds the Key to India's Economic Development, Strategic Perspectives For the Information Technology Business in the State of Maharashtra etc

At Datamatics, the pursuit of Quality is unending. We believe that Quality is a measure of customer satisfaction. Our commitment to Quality is evident in the several quality initiatives we incorporate.

DATAMATICS QUALITY COUNCIL (dQCil): is a corporate-level forum of quality representatives from across the organization. By providing a platform for various units to share ideas and quality practices, the dQCil ensures a harmonious work culture throughout the organization.

SEI-CMM: a Capability Maturity Model (CMM) instituted by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), USA. The dQCil co-ordinates the SEI-CMM level efforts across Datamatics. The most accepted global quality assessment in the Software Industry, SEI-CMM ensures that quality enhancement is a mature, effective and disciplined process. Datamatics currently at Level 3 expects to achieve Level 4 of the SEI-CMM soon.

ISO: Datamatics commitment to quality is reflected in our ISO certification. We were the first in India and second in the world to achieve ISO certification in our Electronic Publishing business. Today most of our software units are ISO certified.

Project Management Professional (PMP): certified by the Project Management Institute, the PMP is a world wide standard for measuring an individuals core knowledge and understanding of project management principles. To date, Datamatics has 10 PMP's who possess a high level of understanding and knowledge of project management.

Certified Quality Analyst (CQA): instituted by the Quality Assurance Institute, USA, the CQA is a global program that certifies professionals who are skilled in Quality Assurance and also in the role as advisors to management. Based on educational qualifications, experience and performance at their exams, the CQA is awarded to successful candidates. To date Datamatics has 50 CQA's.

2000...

• Datamatics is the first Indian company to acquire a US-listed IT company (Saztec).

1999...

• Established Australian Subsidiary
• CTC 'Best Partner' Award (a Group company of the US$170 billion Japanese conglomerate, the ITOCHU corporation)
• First and only Information Technology company in the world to reach P-CMM Level II
• Prime Minister's award for The 'Most Innovative Software Product'

1998...

• First Company in the world to guarantee 99.997% accuracy level in Data Capture
• Established German Subsidiary
• Established Japanese Subsidiary

1997...

• Second company in the world to get ISO 9000 Certification for Electronic Processing
• US operations expanded in Boston, California
• 52,000 sq. ft. expansion in Delhi
• Subsidiary office setup in Britain

1996...

• First company to develop a Special Tool Development Language (RDL)
• First in India and second in the world to obtain an ISO 9002 certification in Electronic Publishing

1995...

• Chairman, Dr LS Kanodia inducted into the Dataquest Hall of Fame... and the only software professional to be thus honored

1994...

• Setup dedicated center for NCR, world's largest banking automation company
• Strategic Alliance with Electronic Data Systems, world's largest software consultancy
• Commencement of business relationship with ITOCHU, Japan
• Setup a Group Company in the USA

1993...

• Commenced operations in Japan

1992...

• First Electronic Publishing Company in India
• Entered the Guiness Book of World Records when it processed 6.3 million applications for the Unit Trust of India, Mastergain Series

1989...

• First company in the world to establish a satellite link from it's software development center in India to AT&T Bell Labs, USA

1983...

• Pioneered India's first offshore software factory by setting up a dedicated offshore facility for Wang Labs, USA

1979...

• First company to develop a software tool for Automated Migration

1978...

• Acquires a global presence with the launch of international software activities
• Established business relationship with WANG

1975...

• Incorporation of Datamatics by Dr. LS Kanodia, known by the sobriquet 'The Father of the Indian Software Industry'