IBM announces new global delivery center in Noida
Wednesday, 06 February 2008, 03:02 IST
Bangalore: Expanding its operations in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, IBM (NYSE:IBM) has opened a new global delivery center in Noida. The center was inaugurated by Dr Subas C Pani IAS, Secretary, Planning Commission, Government of India.
This is IBM Global Business Services' first such center in Noida. IBM will open another one in the vicinity in the second phase of the expansion. The center is expected to be fully operational by mid-2008. Both the centers together will house close to 3000 employees once fully staffed.
These centers will enable IBM to increase its existing application services portfolio to support a growing global client base. The new centers will increase the company's presence in Northern India.
IBM will enhance its operations in Noida by hiring technology graduates and professionals with skills in IT strategy and architecture, business consulting, enterprise solutions (SAP, Siebel, and Oracle), testing, and business intelligence.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajesh Nambiar, General Manager and Vice President, Global Delivery, IBM India said, "This investment in Noida is a natural step for us to increase service capacity and broader market reach to help improve our ability to deliver industry-leading services to our global clients. Having an enhanced presence in national capital region will give us the opportunity to attract the required talent in the Northern region."
Source: IANS
Source: IANS