A pentathlon is a contest featuring five different events. The name is derived from Greek: combining the words pente (five) and -athlon (competition) (Greek: πένταθλον). Five events were contested over one day, starting with the long jump, javelin throw, and discus throw, followed by the stadion (a short foot race) and wrestling. Pentathletes were considered to be among the most skilled athletes.
Incorporated in 1999, Pentathlon Systems develops its people to become like pentathletes in this age of information and communications technology. Those at Pentathlon Systems strive to be leaders, analytical, creative, individuals with integrity, and individuals who are able to work with people at all levels in an organization and in different cultural contexts.
Pentathlon’s network of consultants, researchers, and managers come from diverse backgrounds – including the academe, management consulting, experienced programmers, web designers, technical architects, and systems analysts – from various industries including consumer services, government, manufacturing, banking and finance, telecommunications, and healthcare. Pentathlon Systems has a strong mandate to become a global information technology consulting and management firm of choice.