In May 1998, American International Group, Inc. (AIG) and Software International Corporation formed a Malaysian joint venture to engage in information technology businesses. The joint venture is used for application software development for AIG’s operations around the world, as well as to maintain the information systems in the Group’s extensive Asian operations. In addition, the joint venture is extending its services to outside organizations, including corporate clients. In August 2008, AIG-Software International JV Sdn Bhd has been renamed as AIG Global Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. Today, AIG Global Services offers a broad range of services including maintenance and development of applications software, technical project management, research and development in emerging information technologies, and data center services. It has established a center of excellence for software development, staffed with high-calibre information technology professionals.