Infosys, founded in 1981, is a global leader in IT services and consulting, known for pioneering the Global Delivery Model and driving digital transformation. This timeline traces its journey from a small startup to a Forbes Global 2000 company, highlighting key leadership, breakthroughs, and milestones.
Infosys is founded in Pune, India, by N. R. Narayana Murthy, Nandan Nilekani, S. D. Shibulal, Kris Gopalakrishnan, K. Dinesh, and N. S. Raghavan with a capital of $250. #startup #india
Infosys secures its first international client, Data Basics Corporation, in New York, marking its entry into the global market. #business #it
Infosys opens its first onsite office in the United States, strengthening its presence in the American market. #expansion #global
Infosys establishes its first European office in the United Kingdom, expanding its footprint in Europe. #europe #growth
Infosys goes public on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), raising funds for expansion and increasing its visibility. #finance #ipo
Infosys opens its first software development center in Bangalore, now known as the Global Education Center. #innovation #tech
Infosys becomes one of the first Indian IT companies to receive ISO 9001 certification for quality processes. #quality #standards
Infosys achieves SEI CMM Level 5, the highest maturity level for software processes, setting a benchmark in the industry. #excellence #process
Infosys becomes the first Indian company to be listed on NASDAQ, enhancing its global profile and access to capital. #finance #global
Infosys successfully executes Y2K remediation projects for global clients, establishing its credibility in large-scale software maintenance. #tech #history
N. R. Narayana Murthy hands over CEO role to Nandan Nilekani, while remaining chairman. #leadership #transition
Infosys formalizes its Global Delivery Model, which becomes a industry standard for offshore IT services. #innovation #model
Infosys achieves $100 million in annual revenue, marking a significant growth milestone. #revenue #growth
Infosys makes its first acquisition, buying Expert IT Services, an Australian IT firm, to expand into the Asia-Pacific region. #acquisition #expansion
Infosys launches its consulting arm, Infosys Consulting, to offer end-to-end business solutions. #consulting #strategy
Nandan Nilekani becomes chairman of Infosys, succeeding N. R. Narayana Murthy. #leadership #governance
Infosys BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) is established as a separate subsidiary to offer BPO services. #bpo #outsourcing
Infosys reports revenue exceeding $4 billion, driven by global demand for IT services. #revenue #milestone
S. D. Shibulal becomes CEO, the first non-Indian (though of Indian origin) to lead the company, focusing on innovation. #ceo #leadership
Infosys acquires Lodestone Holding, a Swiss management consultancy, for $345 million to strengthen its consulting business. #acquisition #consulting
Infosys unveils Edge, a platform for digital transformation, focusing on automation and AI. #digital #innovation
N. R. Narayana Murthy returns as chairman to steer the company through a challenging phase. #leadership #comeback
Infosys acquires Panaya, an automation technology provider, for $200 million to enhance its testing and automation capabilities. #acquisition #automation
Vishal Sikka, former SAP executive, becomes the first non-founder CEO of Infosys, bringing a focus on innovation and digital. #ceo #innovation
Infosys acquires Skava, a digital experience platform, to bolster its e-commerce and digital offerings. #acquisition #digital
CEO Vishal Sikka resigns following board disagreements over corporate governance, leading to turmoil. #governance #turmoil
Salil Parekh, former Capgemini executive, becomes CEO, tasked with stabilizing the company and driving growth. #ceo #stability
Infosys introduces Infosys Cobalt, a cloud platform to help enterprises migrate and transform their IT landscapes. #cloud #platform
Infosys reports annual revenue of over $10 billion, reflecting strong performance and market demand. #revenue #billion
Infosys is listed in the Forbes Global 2000, ranking among the world's largest public companies. #ranking #forbes
Infosys swiftly adapts to remote work amid the pandemic, continuing operations and supporting clients with digital solutions. #pandemic #remote
Infosys launches Metaverse Foundry to help clients explore and build metaverse applications. #metaverse #innovation
Infosys acquires Blue Acorn iCi, a US-based digital commerce and customer experience firm, for $125 million. #acquisition #commerce
Infosys deepens its strategic alliance with Microsoft to co-innovate and offer cloud solutions. #partnership #cloud
Infosys is recognized as the best workplace in India by the Great Place to Work Institute. #workplace #award
Infosys launches Topaz, an AI-first platform using generative AI to accelerate enterprise digital transformation. #ai #digital
Infosys posts $18.2 billion in annual revenue, underscoring its continued growth trajectory. #revenue #growth