Pune-based Harbinger Knowledge Products, the global leader in interactivity solutions for knowledge-sharing applications including learning, presentation and web development, has been selected to the prestigious list of NASSCOM IT Innovators 2008. This list features the Top 50 innovations made by information technology (IT) companies in India during 2008.

NASSCOM, the National Association of Software and Services Companies, conducts the Innovation awards for the Indian IT industry and evaluates a large number of world class innovations. The Awards committee consisting of eminent personalities from industry and academia selects the innovations that are truly the best in class after a rigorous screening process. These innovating companies have managed to stand out and differentiate themselves in highly competitive, often adverse market conditions and carved a niche for themselves using breakthrough technological products and novel market initiatives. The detailed list can be viewed at www.nasscom.in/itinnovators2008.

In recognizing Harbinger, NASSCOM official communication states, "Harbinger is the creator of Raptivity, the world's first rapid interactivity builder for game based learning. With Raptivity, Harbinger has established its credentials as a company developing innovative software products for the global markets. Harbinger's innovation, the Raptivity Turbopack, was recognized in the Business process and Business model category by NASSCOM. The Raptivity Turbopack allows users access to a variety of pre-defined learning games which are based on best practices in instructional design."

"We are happy to accept this honor from NASSCOM", said Vikas Joshi, Chairman and Managing Director of Harbinger Group. "We strongly believe that Interactivity is the next-generation technology which has the potential to benefit millions of people globally. The NASSCOM recognition endorses our view. We will continue to invest in the development of world-class interactivity-based software products", he added.

Harbinger Group is a global provider of software products and services. The Harbinger Group companies are Harbinger Systems and Harbinger Knowledge Products.

Harbinger Systems is a leading provider of software engineering services to some of the world's best product companies. Harbinger Systems leverages cutting-edge technologies to work with its customers as a partner in technology innovation.

Harbinger Knowledge Products is recognized as a global leader in interactivity solutions for knowledge-sharing applications including learning, presentation and web development.

Harbinger Group serves customers in over 45 countries through its offices in Pune (India), Redmond (WA, USA), San Jose (CA, USA), Pleasanton (CA, USA), London (UK) and through its partner network worldwide.

Harbinger's patent-pending technology and sound thought leadership have resulted in groundbreaking products, including market-leading Raptivity, innovative YawnBuster and cutting-edge TeemingPod.

Since its foundation in 1990, Harbinger has upheld its core values: Innovate, Partner and Excel. The Harbinger philosophy is to create value for its customers through a culture of continuous learning, respect for the individual, and innovation.

For more information on Harbinger Group, visit www.harbingergroup.com.

Harbinger Knowledge Products is recognized as a global leader in interactivity solutions for knowledge-sharing applications including learning, presentation and web development.

Recently, Deloitte named Harbinger Knowledge Products among the fastest growing technology companies in its Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific and Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India programs.

For more information on Harbinger Knowledge Products, visit www.harbingerknowledge.com