Satyam Computers set up base in Kolkata

Hyderabad: Satyam Computer Services Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding with the West Bengal Electronics Industry Development Corporation Ltd (Webel) for setting up a development center in Kolkata. The chief minister of West Bengal,. Buddhadeb Bhattacharya and Satyam chairman, B. Ramalinga Raju were present on the occasion of the signing of the MOU.

Satyam currently has development centers in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Pune and Mumbai. The decision to set up base in Kolkata is part of Satyam's overall expansion plan to geographically broad base its operations in India.

According to Satyam Computer Services, availability of talented manpower resources, cosmopolitan outlook, world class infrastructure facilities, international gateway and pro-active Government policies are some of the key factors in choosing to set up operations in Kolkata.

Speaking on the occasion, B. Ramalinga Raju, chairman of Satyam Computers said, "Kolkata is developing into a promising destination for IT companies. It has talented manpower and good infrastructural facilities. Also, Kolkata is well connected to major international cities. We are happy to be investing in Kolkata and hope to develop our center into a major IT hub. We look forward to the continued support and cooperation from the Government of West Bengal".

Welcoming Satyam's decision to set up operations in Kolkata, Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, chief minister of West Bengal said, "Information Technology is a priority sector for my Government. The State has among other advantages a huge reservoir of talent. We value Satyam's presence which will bring about a significant contribution to the IT industry in the state."

Dr G.D. Gautama, principal secretary, department of information technology, Government of West Bengal, said, "West Bengal is poised to become a premier IT hub in the country. The state has lots of positives which are considered imperative for the sector including low cost of operations, lowest attrition rate, best power situation in the country, to name a few. We are delighted that Satyam has chosen to come to Kolkata."