An employee arrives for work at HCL Technologies headquarters in Noida, on the outskirts of New Delhi, India
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New Delhi: IT services company HCL Technologies (HCL Tech) on Tuesday announced the launch of its global delivery centre in Patna.
In a release, the company said the centre will focus on delivery of IT and engineering services for hi-tech and semiconductor companies.
This is HCLTech's first centre in Bihar.
The centre was inaugurated by state Industries and Tourism Minister Nitish Mishra.
"I am happy that HCL Tech is launching a new office in Patna. This will bring positive changes in the Information Technology (IT) sector of Bihar, increase employment opportunities, and other IT companies will also be inspired to invest in Bihar," Mishra said.
Located inside the Udyog Bhawan Complex in Patna, the centre will offer modern workspaces to employees, along with training and growth opportunities across HCLTech's global network, according to the company.
"Going forward, the centre will also house specialised labs and centres of excellence to boost HCLTech's technology innovation engine and will offer a wide range of services to global clients," it said.
The new global delivery centre is in line with HCLTech's strategy of accessing talent through expansion to new locations in India.
The centre will also contribute to the development of the local technology ecosystem and talent pool in the state, the release said.