Hyderabad: On Monday, C1, formerly ConvergeOne, revealed a substantial expansion of its Global Innovation and Capabilities Centre (GICC) in Hyderabad. A company press release highlighted that this expansion is intended to bolster the company’s growth, enhance capabilities, and generate increased value for its global clientele.
After launching their facility last year, C1 has significantly increased its investment to expand the Global Innovation and Capabilities Center (GICC) to a 40,000 sq. ft. space at Sattva Knowledge Park in Raidurg. The expansion includes doubling the seating capacity and adding state-of-the-art training amenities. In alignment with its growth objectives, C1 has also introduced the C1 R&D Lab and the C1 Experience Center to enhance customer engagement.
The C1 Customer Experience Center will feature innovative products, including the newly launched C1 Elly, a GenAI-powered assistant designed to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making. “We are proud to reach this milestone in our expansion journey,” said Chandra Boddoju, Managing Director and Country Head of India Operations. “The upgraded GICC reflects our commitment to harnessing India’s exceptional talent to drive global innovation. These new facilities will bolster our current operations and pave the way for future growth and technological advancements.”
The Hyderabad center will remain central to C1’s Security and Enterprise Networks portfolio and operations within the C1 ecosystem. The Indian leadership team plays a key role in the global leadership, promoting a collaborative approach to innovation and growth. In this expansion, four new senior leaders have been added in India, highlighting C1’s commitment to utilizing local talent and resources.
The expansion of the GICC is a crucial step in our growth journey,” remarked Tamara Shaw, Chief Transformation Officer, USA. “The enhanced facilities will enable us to demonstrate our state-of-the-art solutions and deliver distinctive experiences in customer engagement and collaboration. By harnessing the talent and expertise in India, we are well-equipped to advance our global operations and offer unparalleled value to our customers.
The expanded facility will boast a cutting-edge lab environment dedicated to training and cross-skilling, enabling C1 to smoothly transition teams to new technologies and promote growth within the company and the industry. C1’s Campus Grad Program has successfully established a strong foundation for attracting top-tier talent with exceptional engineering and technical skills, positioning the company competitively.
As a hub for C1’s growth, the GICC in Hyderabad integrates capabilities in building scalable networks and highly secure environments, focusing on delivering holistic solutions that enhance the connected human experience.
