/ -- Microland, India's leading digital IT transformation company, today inaugurated its state-of-the-art Digital Hub in Birmingham, UK to serve its European customers.
The Bourneville-based facility will become the firm's European Shared Services Headquarters, and when fully operational is expected to accommodate up to 200 Microlanders.
It enables the consolidation of Microland's UK and European delivery functions as part of its ambitious, global growth strategy, with the West Midlands at its heart.
The primary objective of the site is to support Microland's international client base with services that enable 'Making Digital Happen.' The range of services delivered through the Hub will include cloud and data center transformation, Software Defined Networks, cyber security, digital workplace and Industrial IoT.
This is Microland's second Digital Hub in the West Midlands; the first opened in January 2018. The new site will operate alongside Microland's existing base in Longbridge, which will transition into a Customer Experience Centre that will offer Microland's customers a differentiated global delivery model.
Pradeep Kar, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director, Microland, said:
"When assessing several locations for Microland's expansion, the West Midlands was an obvious choice for us. The area has become an epicentre for technology, with a vibrant ecosystem of major companies, access to technically skilled, digital talent and world-class infrastructure. This is essential for us in order to meet the ever-growing demands of our global customers."
Neil Rami, Chief Executive at the West Midlands Growth Company, said:
"Microland's investment is a major endorsement of the region's growing digital economy. It also exemplifies exactly why we're ramping up activity in the Indian market. India is the second highest creator of FDI jobs in the region forging relationships with major success stories like Microland will be key to our region's economic success."
Cllr Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, added:
"Microland is the latest in a string of major, global companies choosing to set up in Birmingham over other international locations. The city is investing heavily in creating the right environment for tech businesses its 5G testbed is just one example of how the region is equipping itself to foster innovation. We look forward to supporting Microland in its growth journey to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions to a global client base."
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