Our History

Karna is a global software solutions provider with consultants in 4 locations worldwide. Karna specializes in Business Information Virtualization (IVz), Systems Integration and Off-Shore Services for multiple vertical industries including: healthcare, banking, financial services, retail, e-government, manufacturing, and high technology. We have deep expertise in Custom Software Development, Enterprise Content Management, Enterprise Cross-Constituent Portals, and Application Management.

Karna Business Model

We are a full service solutions provider with multiple international locations. We deliver technology solutions globally, supported by a mature, result-focused, delivery methodology. Karna has built a truly unique model around our ability to offer strategic consulting, and leverage of our experience through the development of tools and utilities. This allows Karna to offer strategic advice to our Fortune 1000 customers, whilst maintaining the ability to architect, project manage, design and deliver business focused solutions.

Global Presence

Every day Karna operates around the globe, serving clients across all geographies and bringing to each engagement the most effective resources and expertise. International corporations are increasingly finding Karna's unique combination of local market presence and global delivery options highly valuable in today's global economy. Karna is committed to building its geographic reach to serve clients wherever their needs arise and to tap into the world's most advanced human and technological resources.

World Class Partners

To deliver world-class solutions to client needs, Karna partners with leading enterprise software firms. Key partnerships with firms such as BEA Systems, EMC Documentum, BroadVision, Mercury, etc. allow Karna to share nearly limitless expertise and experience with clients that require deep understanding to solve their most challenging problems. Karna also identifies emerging technologies that have the potential to greatly impact client businesses. By partnering with these cutting edge firms, Karna gives clients access to new ideas, new solutions, and new ways to do business.

Blue Chip Customers

Karna works as a strategic IT consulting partner with the world's leading corporations. From Bank of America and Hewlett-Packard to Toshiba and Chevron, Karna is proud of the company that it keeps. As a testament to the technical acumen of our people, Karna staff members are often found consulting for leading software vendors such as BEA Systems, Interwoven, and BroadVision. These firms value the technical expertise, local market knowledge, and global delivery options that Karna brings to each engagement.

Leadership & Financial Strength

The Karna management team is composed of veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and leading consultants from around the world. This team, lead by CEO Kannan Ayyar, brings an average of over 15 years business and technology consulting experience to the firm. Clients and partners also value Karna's strong financial position as a source of stability in the often shifting IT consulting landscape. In addition to its own profitability, Karna receives additional financial backing from Global Technology Ventures (GTV) - a Bangalore, India-based global investment management fund started by Bank of America Equity Partners, Nomura International Venture Partners, and the Sivan Securities Group