US-based Medtronic Expands Footprint in Hyderabad, Opens Global IT Centre
Prakash Thakur
Transforming Healthcare Through Medical Device Innovation | COO at Anantaa GSK Innovation Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad, India – Medical technology giant Medtronic has inaugurated its first large-scale IT capability center outside of the United States in Telangana's capital, Hyderabad. This significant move marks a $60 million investment over the next 3-5 years, creating 300 new jobs and further strengthening the company's global presence.
?
Key #Highlights
?
Inauguration Event:
The new Global IT (GIT) Centre was inaugurated by Telangana's Industries and IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu, alongside U.S. Consul General Jennifer Larson and other dignitaries.
The centre is co-located with the Medtronic Engineering & Innovation Center (MEIC) in Hyderabad.
?
Investment and Job Creation:
Medtronic has committed $60 million to develop the GIT Centre, which will generate 300 jobs in the next 3-5 years.
The centre will focus on cutting-edge technologies such as Cloud Engineering, Data Platforms, Digital Health applications, Hyper Automation, and AI/ML.
?
Technological Competencies:
The GIT Centre will enhance competencies in Cloud and DevOps, Advanced Analytics and Visualization, Integration and Middleware, Full Stack Engineering, Robotic Process Automation, Process and Data Mining, Agile Program Management, Process Excellence, Business Analysis, and IT Security and Compliance.
领英推荐
?
#Impact on Growth and Productivity
?
The GIT Centre is set to boost productivity, manage risks, and drive growth in healthcare technology. By leveraging India's rich talent pool, Medtronic aims to develop innovative solutions and maintain its position at the forefront of medical technology.
?
SVP and CIO Rashmi Kumar emphasized the strategic importance of this centre, stating, "India offers one of the best talent pools for IT, and we look forward to leveraging the skillset." The centre will play a critical role in Medtronic's plans to build a global workforce, complementing their existing IT team of 2,000, primarily based in the U.S.
?
#Future Prospects
?
With this investment, Medtronic is not only expanding its operational footprint but also reinforcing its commitment to advancing global healthcare technology. The Hyderabad GIT Centre is poised to become a hub for innovation, driving significant advancements in medical technology and healthcare solutions.
?
#Medtronic #GlobalITCentre #Hyderabad #MedicalTechnology #HealthcareInnovation #TechInIndia #ITInvestment #JobCreation #CloudEngineering #DigitalHealth #AI #MachineLearning #Automation #HealthcareTechnology #GlobalWorkforce #MedtronicExpansion