The agreement initially is with Microsoft Federal Consulting Services (MFCS), to work on the Windows DNA 2000 platform to build and deploy next generation e-commerce and web based solutions, a company statement here said. The alliance will enable the company to effectively apply quality-driven software methodologies directly to the suite of applications, Thomas Howie, vice president of Satyam's US operations said in the statement.

Satyam Computers has set up R&D centers worldwide exclusively for the Development of customized applications based on Microsoft Technology.