NIIT, the Indian software and training company, has opened its third learning centre in Patan. The company, which describes itself as e-Business Solutions Corporation (valued at $270 million), has over 1,900 computer education centres in 26 countries. CIS Pvt Ltd is NIIT's partner in the Kathmandu and Patan ventures. The company's other branch in Pokhara is managed directly by NIIT.