Digital infrastructure company Equinix opened its Global Center of Excellence (GCoE) in Bengaluru, India.
The GCoE will contribute to the development of innovative, automated and scalable digital technologies to improve the digital infrastructure resilience of its customers and employees, the company said in a statement. As the fifth-largest economy in the world, India is a high-growth digital market experiencing a data revolution.
Bengaluru, with a heritage of premier research and development centres and IT talent, has been selected by Equinix to expand its GCoE and set up a talent hub to focus on emerging technologies, corporate applications, data engineering and analytics, among other IT domains. Building upon the recent acquisition of two data centers in Mumbai, called MB1 and MB2, the opening of the GCoE in Bengaluru underscores Equinix’s continued efforts to deliver the level of excellence and interconnection that customers expect to accelerate the growth of their digital businesses.
“India continues to leapfrog the world in many areas as it continues to be a strong torchbearer for innovation, startups and technology development. It’s essential that the ecosystem is fostered with the right care and attention and in this regard, we welcome the commitment to India by Equinix, the world leader in digital infrastructure space, by investing in Bengaluru with its Global Center of Excellence (GCoE). We believe this is a perfect match and will help drive future readiness while accelerating digital capabilities in the state. Bengaluru has always been at the forefront of digital adoption, and Equinix’s investment is yet another testament to how the city leads the charge in strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure.”
Currently, Equinix has IT talent hubs in Dallas, Silicon Valley, Singapore and Warsaw. The company plans to hire approximately 500 IT professionals in Bengaluru by the end of 2024.
Murugesh Nirani, Minister for Large & Medium Scale Industries said: “India continues to leapfrog the world in many areas as it continues to be a strong torchbearer for innovation, startups and technology development. It’s essential that the ecosystem is fostered with the right care and attention and in this regard, we welcome the commitment to India by Equinix, the world leader in digital infrastructure space, by investing in Bengaluru with its Global Center of Excellence (GCoE). We believe this is a perfect match and will help drive future readiness while accelerating digital capabilities in the state. Bengaluru has always been at the forefront of digital adoption, and Equinix’s investment is yet another testament to how the city leads the charge in strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure.”
Manoj Paul, Managing Director, Equinix India said: “The launch of the GCoE in Bengaluru underscores India’s strategic importance in our global business roadmap. At Equinix, we will continue to invest locally to drive innovation aligned with market requirements and nurture IT talent in India. As an industry leader with global footprint and robust business ecosystems, Equinix is well-positioned to support the digital revolution in India, supporting businesses locally and globally.”
The pandemic has proved to be the spark that ignited the digital transformation journey for a lot of companies. According to an IDC report “A Blueprint for DX Success: Start with Hybrid Infrastructure and Connected Ecosystems,” while digital transformation is occurring at unprecedented levels, only 3.9 per cent of all enterprise organizations have completed their transformation.
Milind Wagle, Chief Information Officer, Equinix stated that India is a strategic market for Equinix, and the launch of GCoE is an extension of our commitment to the market. “The expansion of our IT team reflects our confidence in the talent and market potential in India. To help us deliver market leading solutions for the world’s digital leaders, we want to attract the brightest and best employees. Bengaluru, a key hub in India’s digital economy, is going to play a significant role in creating world-class products,” he added.
As home to various ecosystems ranging from automotive, cloud, content and digital media, healthcare, manufacturing, payments and transportation, Equinix’s global platform is designed to help customers embrace digital transformation in order to succeed in the digital economy.
