TCS starts 10,000 seat software development facility in Gujarat

NEW DELHI: Technology services major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), launched a 10,000-seat campus, Garima Park, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat today. The software development facility was inaugurated by Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi, the company said in a statement.

TCS CEO & managing director N Chandrasekaran, said, "This will help TCS scale up its presence and drive the expansion of the IT industry in Gujarat."

Developed over 25.5 acres of land with a built-up area of 1.6 million square feet, TCS Garima Park is the latest addition to the company's global network of software development and delivery centers. It features software development and delivery centers of multiple sizes.

TCS Garima Park has been developed as a 'green' campus and has applied for a LEED ( Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold rating. Solar panels, LED lighting, occupancy and light-sensitive sensors have been used to optimise power consumption. The campus includes a learning center as well as iClass rooms (connected with other TCS learning hubs across the world), virtual presence conference rooms. The campus will serve global customers across industry segments.