By IANS
Hyderabad : Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, business solutions and outsourcing organisation, Monday announced the launch of its second global delivery centre here.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy inaugurated TCS’ Synergy Park in Gachibowli, a suburb of the city.
It is second TCS campus and the largest TCS facility in Hyderabad. Built over an area of 50 acres with a capacity to seat 8,000, the campus is being built in two phases.
S. Ramadorai, CEO and managing director of TCS, told newsmen that the first phase was already operational while the construction of second phase would commence in April this year.
Synergy Park is an approved special economic zone and will serve global TCS customers in industry segments like telecommunications, media and entertainment, government, healthcare and life sciences, hi-tech, manufacturing, retail as well as banking and financial services.
“It is a significant milestone for our operations in Hyderabad and underlines the importance of the city as a key centre in our global network delivery model,” Ramadorai said.
“With a strong education ecosystem, plentiful talent and good infrastructure, Hyderabad has emerged as a leading IT destination and the city will continue to play a significant role in our growth plans.”
TCS has had operations in the city since 1979 and has helped Hyderabad establish itself as a leading centre for the IT industry in India. TCS currently employs over 6,000 people in the city.