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Patni Computer Systems, a leading global IT services provider, has partnered with Schindler, a leading global mobility company, for the development, enhancement, and testing services for Schindler's double-deck elevator. Patni’s dedicated lab for Schindler is based in Mumbai, India, and forms an essential part of the company’s R&D efforts.

A double-deck elevator is a revolutionary product designed in such a way that two cabins of an elevator are attached on top of one another. This enables passengers on two consecutive floors to use the elevator simultaneously. The doors of either elevator can be kept closed, in cases where a particular floor is not being served.

Guided by Schindler’s R&D team, Patni designed an efficient load-measurement system; positioning of the deck; and managed exceptions, such as building sway caused by high winds. Patni successfully provided an end-to-end array of development, enhancement, and testing services that ensured that the product conformed to the highest safety and technical excellence standards established by Schindler.

Commenting on the reasons for choosing Patni for this project, Ronnie Dante, Director-Engineering, Schindler India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Over the years, Patni has helped Schindler use outsourcing effectively to focus on our core competencies through shorter product development cycles and efficient use of resources. This substantial contribution towards Schindler’s innovation process made Patni the obvious choice for enhancing Schindler's double-deck elevator functionalities.” 

“Our long-standing partnership with Schindler is an endorsement of the maturity of our product engineering services practice, strong domain expertise, and over a decade long experience in the segment,” said Ajay Chamania, senior vice president and head of Embedded

Technology Solutions, Patni. “We are happy to partner with Schindler in its journey toward engineering innovation. What began as a simple arrangement for providing support for Schindler’s elevator control software has now progressed to a stage where we are considered as an extended R&D arm and an integral part of Schindler's outsourcing strategy. We are confident that this partnership will strengthen in years to come.”