Satyam plans center in Kolkata

HYDERABAD: Satyam Computer Services Ltd has signed an MOU with the West Bengal Electronics Industry Development Corporation Ltd (Webel) for setting up of its development center in Kolkata. The West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya and Satyam chairman, B Ramalinga Raju were present on the occasion.

Satyam currently has development centers in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Pune and Mumbai. According to the company release, the decision to set up base in Kolkata is part of Satyam's overall expansion plan to geographically expand its operations in India.

Availability of talented manpower resources, cosmopolitan outlook, world class infrastructure facilities, international gateway and pro-active Government policies are some of the key factors in choosing to set up operations in Kolkata.

Speaking on the occasion, Raju said, "Kolkata is developing into a promising destination for IT companies. It has talented manpower and good infrastructural facilities. Also, Kolkata is well connected to major international cities. We are happy to be investing in Kolkata and hope to develop our center into a major IT hub. We look forward to the continued support and cooperation from the Government of West Bengal".

Welcoming Satyam's decision to set up operations in Kolkata, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mr. Buddhadeb Bhattacharya said, "Information Technology is a priority sector for my Government. The State has among other advantages a huge reservoir of talent. We value Satyam's presence which will bring about a significant contribution to the IT industry in the state."

CyberMedia News Service