Flexible workspace at Infopark soon: Pinarayi Vijayan
Pinarayi Vijayan
on Monday said that Infopark's flexible workspace 'i by Infopark' in South Metro station will be opened soon.
In a Facebook post, CM said the facility was designed based on globally adopted 'Spectra' concept, which is neurodiversity-friendly.
"Spanning approximately 48,000 sq ft, it offers 582 seats, high-speed internet, 100% power backup and 24/7 security, along with extensive amenities such as a professional reception, cafeteria, office pods and meeting zones.
Another key feature is the rental arrangements that allow office space to be customized according to business needs. The primary target audience includes gig workers, freelancers, multinational companies, IT/IT-related institutions and companies looking to establish global capability centres (GCCs) in Kerala.
If this project is successful, govt plans to launch similar centres throughout the state, he said.
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