Logica expands its operations in India

The facility inaugurated by Andy Green, Global Chief Executive, Logica, and Logica’s Executive Committee, is spread across 120,000 sq ft with the  capacity for 1,500 employees. The company has earmarked an investment of around £8 million to accelerate blended delivery and grow its offshore and nearshore centres. It plans to have 8,000 employees in these centres by the end of 2009.

The new Chennai centre will support the company’s future offshore growth providing services in the areas of Business Process Outsourcing, Remote Infrastructure Management, and Application Services

Abhay Gupte, CEO, Logica India, commented, “Logica has built an excellent capability in India.  Our plan to double the headcount in our offshore and nearshore facilities by the year 2009 reiterates our commitment and dedication to strengthening our operations in India.  We aim to partner with the city to ensure we are a good corporate citizen here in Chennai.”

Currently the Logica facility in Bangalore houses about 3000 employees and provides the full spectrum of system integration and outsourcing services, including System Design, Applications and Product Development, Applications Management, Infrastructure Management and Business Process Outsourcing. India also plays a pivotal role in leading a comprehensive program to design and implement a group-wide innovation strategy.

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