Infosys inaugurates 1.1 million sq ft software development block at Hyderabad campus
Hyderabad, Oct 30 (TNT) : IT major Infosys on Friday inaugurated a new 1.1 million sq ft software development block at its Pocharam Development Centre in Hyderabad, adding capacity for 10,000 workstations.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and IT Minister D Sridhar Babu inaugurated the facility in the presence of Infosys Chief Financial Officer Jayesh Sanghrajka.
Spread over 450 acres, the Pocharam campus has seven software development blocks with a total built-up area of about 4.58 million sq ft.
The new block is expected to support an additional workforce of more than 13,000 employees under a hybrid working model, the company said.
The development centre caters to global clients in banking and financial services, retail, life sciences and manufacturing.
The expansion will strengthen the company’s capabilities in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, engineering and next-generation digital services.
The new facility incorporates energy-efficient cooling systems, smart lighting, rainwater harvesting and wastewater reuse, besides flexible workspaces and employee wellness facilities.
Bhatti said the expansion reflected Hyderabad’s growing status as a global technology destination and would create opportunities for youth to participate in technology-led growth.
Infosys CFO Jayesh Sanghrajka said the expanded facility would enhance the company’s capacity to scale operations, develop specialised talent and deliver technology transformation programmes for global clients.
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