Satyam opens 2nd GDC in Australia

MUMBAI: Satyam Computer Services has launched its largest Global Development Center (GDC) outside of India in Melbourne, Australia. This GDC will serve as a major technological development and software support center for the company's Asia Pacific operations. Satyam had opened its first Australian development center in Sydney in November 2001.

The GDC, a 300 capacity center with a built-up area of 3000 Sq meters, is equipped with top-of-the-line infrastructure and videoconferencing facilities, and high-end security features such as the biometric (finger-print) identification system. This center will provide end-to-end IT services to Satyam's Australian and international clients with 24/7 access to its global knowledge repository. The company expects the new GDC to serve as the perfect vehicle to assist Satyam in its current plans to undertake new opportunities for clients in the Asia-Pacific region, including Japan.

Speaking of the launch, chairman of Satyam Computer Services, Ramalinga Raju said, "The formal establishment of Melbourne's GDC is yet another milestone in Satyam's efforts to seamlessly deliver world class solutions to our customers. Further, we also believe there is considerable business opportunity in Australia for companies such as Satyam. This GDC forms an integral part of Satyam's Business Continuity Process model, which allows seamless support to our global clients."

Victorian Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Marsha Thomson and Raju declared the GDC open, in the presence of High Commissioner of India to Australia Prabhat P Shukla.

"Through the GDC, Satyam will share its matured processes and hope to bring greater value to the Australian economy by building technological competencies and harnessing the IT talents of Australia," said senior VP and head of Satyam's Asia Pacific region, Virender Aggarwal.

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