Black Box, a US-based IT solutions firm that is part of Essar Group’s technology vertical, is planning to expand its footprint in India amidst a growing demand for digital infrastructure and data centre integration space.
According to a statement release by the company, even though the US remains Blackbox’s largest market, the company has ambitious expansion plans in India.
“India holds significant importance as a market for us, serving both Indian conglomerates and global customers. We have a positive outlook on our growth potential in India and will continue to invest here,” said Sanjeev Verma, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Black Box Corporation. “The ongoing digitisation initiative of the government and the strong demand for data centres are areas the firm would evaluate, given its expertise in working with hyper-scale customers,” he said.
In fact, just last month, it had inaugurated a new 50,000 sq ft Center of Excellence in Bengaluru. According to a statement released by the company, it is expanding its workforce across various regions to drive growth and has outlined a clear plan to enhance its Bengaluru centre of excellence by adding 500 new jobs.
Black Box has had a presence in India for over 37 years, formerly operating under the name AGC Networks. Its global footprint that extends to more than 35 countries, and it serves clients across various sectors in India, including banking, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, and information technology (IT)/IT-enabled services.
