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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Infosys opens AI, space tech centre in Hubballi; local headcount crosses 1,000
IT major Infosys on Wednesday announced the inauguration of a new Centre for Advanced AI, Cybersecurity, and Space Technology at its Hubballi development centre in Karnataka, a move that establishes the city as a key technology hub for the company and takes its local employee strength to over 1,000. The centre was inaugurated by Karnataka's Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, M B Patil, and Minister for Electronics, IT & Biotechnology, Priyank Kharge. The new centre is part of the 'Infosys Living Labs' network, a global ecosystem of over 12 centres, and will focus on developing advanced digital solutions for clients across the world, the company said in a regulatory filing. It will specialise in technologies, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, engineering services, SAP, and space technology, catering to industries such as manufacturing, financial services, retail, and healthcare. "We are thrilled to see Infosys expanding its presence in North Karnataka by surpassing 1,000 employees at its Hubballi Development Center. This milestone not only creates vital employment opportunities but also strengthens industry-academia collaboration, paving the way for local talent to thrive in emerging domains like AI and cybersecurity. "We encourage Infosys to explore possibilities of expanding its business footprint to other districts of North Karnataka as well, further boosting regional growth and inclusivity," Patil said.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Bengaluru campus of University of Liverpool to start operations in September 2026
The University of Liverpool, founded in 1881 in Liverpool, U.K., will open its campus in Bengaluru in September 2026. The Bengaluru campus would be grounded in the university's research-intensive culture and internationally recognised academic standards, said Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor, after making the announcement on Tuesday. According to Prof. Jones, the initial set of programmes will include business management, accounting and finance, computer science, biomedical sciences, and game design, offered for the first time by a U.K. university campus in India. A broader portfolio of disciplines is expected to be added in subsequent phases. 'The state of Karnataka's reputation as a knowledge and technology powerhouse makes it an ideal home for the university's campus in India,'' he said. According to officials, the university will commence operations from a temporary campus, while the location to build a permanent campus and land and investment required etc. were yet to be decided. Welcoming the university's entry into Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said: 'Karnataka has always been at the forefront of education and innovation. The University of Liverpool's decision to set up its first foreign campus in Bengaluru reinforces our status as a global knowledge destination.'' M.C. Sudhakar, Minister for Higher Education, termed it a 'significant leap'' in Karnataka's education system and the presence of University of Liverpool would further the educational ecosystem of the state. Speaking on the occasion, M.B. Patil, Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, said the collaboration will drive deeper ties between academia and sectors like electronics, aerospace, and biotechnology. He invited the University of Liverpool to explore KWIN City (a Knowledge, Wellbeing, and Innovation City being developed by the State government between Doddaballapur and Dobbspet) to base this partnership. Chandru Iyer, British Deputy High Commissioner for Karnataka and Kerala, said the U.K. and India have made a commitment to refresh and deepen their partnership to deliver even more for both countries. Their expanded partnership would deliver iconic, forward-looking collaborations in diverse areas such as AI and semiconductors, higher education campuses, and green energy initiatives. The University of Liverpool also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with city-based tech firm Wipro to establish a high-impact alliance designed to advance research, spearhead innovation, and cultivate future-ready talent through targeted skill development.
