The MathWorks unveils India center in Bangalore

By siliconindia   |   Thursday, 13 November 2008, 23:39 IST   |    1 Comments
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Bangalore: The MathWorks, a developer of software for technical computing and model-based design, has announced the opening of a new office in Bangalore, that will be responsible for selling and supporting the company's MATLAB and Simulink product families throughout India. The new office will enable The MathWorks to provide direct support and services to its customer base in India, particularly in the aerospace/defense, automotive, industrial automation and machinery, technical services, and academic sectors. The company intends to maintain its distributor relationship with Cranes Software, which will continue to serve some customers in the government and educational sectors. "With its rich talent pool of engineers and scientists, India is a significant market for The MathWorks and is second only to China in graduating engineers on a global basis," said Jeanne O'Keefe, Chief Financial Officer, The MathWorks. "Many of our customers now have research and development facilities in the region and will gain increased direct service and support from The MathWorks in their use of our tools for technical computing and Model-Based Design," he added. The new Bangalore location, which will initially employ approximately 30 people, strengthens the presence of The MathWorks in Asia, adding to its offices in Seoul, South Korea and Beijing, China. The MathWorks was founded in 1984 and employs more than 2,000 people worldwide, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts. The MathWorks also has direct offices in Australia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.