Digital Group to expand

Digital Group Infotech (Digital India), a subsidiary of the New Jersey-based IT Solutions firm, announced its plans to scale up its operations in Pune from 250 people to 600 people by the end of the year.

The company operates out of three locations in Pune and opened its fourth 100-seater development centre here today. It has also applied for 10 acres in Hinjewadi phase III to build its own campus.

"We were awaiting clarifications on the sunset clause for 2009 on the Software Technology Park in the Budget. But we have decided to go ahead with our plans either in phase III, which is a notified special economic zone, or phase I, where we are interested in acquiring a building close to our facility there," said Aditya Sharma, managing director of the $16-million Digital Group.

A Microsoft certified Gold partner, the company is expanding its service offerings to Java and also BPO.

"We have set up a Java centre of excellence and expect to recruit 40-50 Java professionals and expand our BPO offerings from five people servicing JP Morgan Bank to 150 people," said Sharma.