Infosys opens development centre in Singapore for co's regional hub in South-East Asia

BANGALORE: Infosys Ltd today inaugurated its new development centre in Singapore to serve as the company's regional hub in South-East Asia.

The Singapore development centre would play a strategic role in the company's operations, allowing it to drive business opportunities in the region, the Bangalore-based and NASDAQ-listed firm said in a statement.

The new centre is spread over 25,000 sq ft and can seat up to 450 people. Infosys plans to expand this facility to seat 1,000 people by the end of 2012.

The company is also strengthening its employee base in Singapore and has hired 34 graduates from the top Singaporean Universities. Over the next 6-9 months, Infosys plans to hire over 600 fresh engineers and experienced professionals at the centre.

Ashok Vemuri, Member of the Board, Infosys Ltd along with Gerald Chan, CEO and Country Head UBS Singapore, jointly inaugurated the centre at the Changi Business Park Crescent.

Vemuri said, "Infosys has been present in Singapore for the past seven years and the country serves as our regional hub allowing us to address business demands in the South-east Asian market. We now plan to make Singapore our innovation hub and deliver high-quality service capabilities to clients across verticals."

Feroz Syed, Delivery Manager, Infosys Ltd, has been appointed as the head of the centre.