Rational simplifies Web development
Rational XDE represents a significant step forward in making Web applications easier to architect and deploy, while at the same time freeing senior members on the development team to work on high-end projects, leaving the simpler Web-based projects to their less experienced team members. For Microsoft, XDE offers a way to give .NET developers the ability to design and analyse large applications before they get down to coding, says Prashant L Rao

Exl plans to de-risk business model
Having gained the initial thrust in the Indian BPO market, the focus for Exl Service.com India now is to not only diversify the business but also to provide for de-risking in its business model.