Patni Computer Systems, a leading global IT services provider and member of the Oracle Partner Network, announced a comprehensive portfolio of Enablement Services to help independent software vendors (ISVs) make the transition to a 'Software as a Service' (SaaS) platform.

Patni's service offerings are designed to help ISVs make a rapid transition from an on-premise, licensed model to a SaaS model. They include assessment and technology consulting services that address the scalability, performance and security aspects of an implementation that need to be considered in making the transition to this new model.

"SaaS is an exciting new business model which is beginning to penetrate the enterprise market. Oracle's rich web 2.0 platform, along with Patni's strong consulting and development services, will help ISVs deliver a competitive and differentiated service offering for the marketplace," said Harish Bhat, Senior Vice-President, Global Strategic Alliances, Patni.

Based on Oracle's proven infrastructure software - including Oracle Database, Oracle Fusion Middleware and Oracle Enterprise Manager - the Oracle SaaS Platform enables SaaS providers to deliver secure, scalable and customizable online services to their customers. Oracle has partnered with hosting service providers and systems integrators with expertise in SaaS enablement and the Oracle SaaS Platform to assist ISV's looking to deploy 'Software as a Service'.

"The standards-based, secure, and scalable Oracle SaaS Platform enables partners to rapidly build, deploy and manage applications in a 'Software as a Service' delivery model," said John Gawkowski, Vice-President, Oracle Platform Technology Solutions. "We are pleased to support Patni's move to provide SaaS enablement services to help customers transition to the Oracle platform and leverage the full power of SaaS as a business solution."