AON Limited selects Scandent Solutions BPO arm Cambridge for Claims Management in United Kingdom

U.K. Deal Continues Cambridge’s International Expansion; Follows Recent Partnership with Standard Chartered Bank and Two Australian Contract Wins

Bangalore, India – January 18, 2006: AON Limited (UK), a subsidiary of AON, the world's second largest brokerage firm, has selected Scandent Solutions Corporation Ltd. (Scandent Solutions) BPO subsidiary (*) Cambridge Integrated Services, known for its expertise in claims and loss cost management services, to administer claims processed in its offices in the United Kingdom.

As a part of the agreement with AON, Cambridge has currently dedicated 70 employees in the areas of specialty claims, APR, aviation claims, treaty, reinsurance and accounts & settlements.  This number will grow over the next two years.

“The agreement with AON Limited in the United Kingdom is a significant step in Cambridge 's international expansion plans,” said Chris Sinclair, Executive Chairman and CEO of Cambridge. “Going forward, the United Kingdom will be a key node in our global service delivery network.”

Cambridge 's outsourcing model pioneers a new generation of BPO which focuses on complex, knowledge-based processes like claims administration. Its unique delivery model offers a strong client-facing presence in the client's home country, combined with international operations and a leadership position in knowledge-based BPO.

In addition to this agreement, Cambridge recently formed a knowledge partnership with Scope International, a subsidiary of Standard Chartered Bank, U.K., for the banking and financial sector worldwide. Cambridge was also recently awarded contracts with the New South Wales (NSW) WorkCover Authority and the Victoria WorkCover Authority in Australia to process their workers compensation claims.

About Scandent Solutions Corporation Ltd
Scandent is a broad based IT services company that offers business consulting, application implementation, software engineering, maintenance and support services. It is promoted by Scandent Group, which has in its fold IT and BPO companies that collectively employ 3,500 professionals serving customers in 4 continents through over 70 locations worldwide. Scandent strives to deliver differentiated solutions with impeccable quality. The services of the firm include strategy, application implementation, software engineering and support solutions.

(*) On September 5, 2005, the Board of Directors of Scandent Solutions decided to merge the company with Cambridge Services Holdings LLC. Pursuant to this merger Cambridge Australia will become subsidiary of Scandent Solutions with effect from April 1, 2005 . The merger process is underway and is subject to the requisite regulatory and shareholder approvals. The new entity will be called Cambridge Solutions Limited.

About AON Limited
AON Limited is the UK arm of AON Corporation (www.aon.com), a leading provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and specialty insurance underwriting. The company employs approximately 48,000 professionals in its 500 offices in more than 120 countries. Backed by broad resources, industry knowledge and technical expertise, AON professionals help a wide range of clients develop effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions.

Media Contacts:

Scandent Solutions Corp Ltd.

Pradeep Chaudhry, CFO
Phone: 98860-10174
pradeep.chaudhry@scandent.com

Satyen Patel, Exec Vice Chairman
Phone: (44) 1344-297-901
satyen.patel@scandent.com

Melissa Arulappan
Corporate Voice|Weber Shandwick
Cell: + 91 98450 22389
melissa@corvoshandwick.co.in

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