Infor sets up India development centre in Hyderabad

US-based enterprise cloud software provider Infor has announced the expansion of its India operations with the opening of its new development centre (DC) in Hyderabad, one of the country’s key destinations for technology and business.

The company said that the new multi-storey development centre is spread over 350,000 sq ft and will have the capacity for 3,500 employees. The development centre was inaugurated by Jayesh Ranjan, principal secretary of the industries & commerce (I&C) and IT departments of Telangana, and Kevin Samuelson, CEO of Infor.

The company said that Infor’s India development centre was among the company’s two largest locations in the world, with over 3,700 employees in the country that drives key technology innovations to gain a competitive edge for the global marketplace. While Bengaluru is the other major location, the company has offices in a few other cities, including sales offices.

"This investment would allow Infor to continue to pioneer digital technologies such as cloud, mobility, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and IoT," the company further said.

With this expansion, Infor said, it aims to leverage India’s diverse and skilled talent pool to drive digital innovation through expanded teams that span various functions, including engineering, operations, and R&D.

“Hyderabad is fast emerging as a preferred IT hub for technology companies on the backbone of a thriving environment for the local talent pool. We welcome strategic investments by global companies to drive growth opportunities and provide a platform for talent to hone their skills,” Telangana Minister of IT, Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Industries & Commerce KT Rama Rao said in a press release.

He added that several leading technology companies like Infor are deepening their investments in our people and economy.

“India is the strategic hub for skilled talents and global technology development for Infor. Over the past decade, we have harnessed the true potential of the immense talent pool in the region, and the expansion of our new development centre in Hyderabad excites us to further strengthen our global efforts toward cloud innovation, engineering, and research,” said Kevin Samuelson, chief executive officer, Infor.

“Our endeavour is to make Telangana an attractive destination for investment. We will continue to collaborate with global companies to attract the best talent in spearheading breakthrough innovations,” Ranjan said.

Besides being a technology development hub, India is also an emerging market for Infor. The New-York based company has over 700 customers in India and counts Larsen and Tubro (L&T), Godrej Industries, Spykar, Plant Lipids and DB Schenkar among its clients.