“This state-of-the-art facility with an investment of over Rs 426 crore is designed to accommodate over 4,000 employees in a hybrid working model,” the Bengaluru based company said in a statement. The centre will generate employment opportunities in next-gen technologies such as cloud and artificial intelligence (AI).
“The centre will provide employees greater flexibility and enable them to work on new-age technologies such as cloud, AI, and digital, across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, financial services, energy & utilities,” the statement added.
Incorporated with energy-efficient features such as low-energy cooling, smart building automation, rainwater harvesting and wastewater recycling, the facility will also be enabled with amenities such as flexible workstations,
training facilities and wellness centres.“The inauguration of Infosys’ Kolkata Development Center is a hallmark investment in West Bengal, and we congratulate Infosys for its steadfast commitment to strengthening the state’s IT ecosystem. With a strong focus on fostering talent and community collaboration, we are confident that this development center will significantly advance innovation across the region, create employment opportunities, and position West Bengal as a hub for IT excellence in India,” said Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of West Bengal, present at the inauguration.
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Infosys has also launched a Google Cloud centre of excellence, supported by its AI platform Infosys Topaz, to foster AI innovation for enterprises.
Software service providers including Infosys, have been boosting their AI capabilities and training for its workforce by building centres of excellence, labs and other such facilities along with partnerships and training for employees to expand their services within and outside India.
“This important investment in West Bengal advances our commitment to fostering innovation and empowering our workforce across India. The development centre will not only drive business growth but also contribute towards enhancing the IT landscape in the state. By leveraging our rich talent pool in West Bengal, we aim to deliver cutting-edge solutions to our clients globally,” Jayesh Sanghrajka, chief financial officer at Infosys said.
