Microsoft launches third India Development Center facility in NCR

Internet major Microsoft on Thursday launched its third India Development Center (IDC) facility at NCR for driving new-age engineering and innovation. It has two other IDC’s in India situated in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

The IDC NCR facility will work in conjunction with global Microsoft teams to build products and services, and will additionally provide opportunities for engineering talents in the areas of

The IDC NCR facility will collaborate with Microsoft teams globally to build products and services for driving digital innovation. The center will provide opportunities for engineering talent in the areas of Business & Productivity tools, AI, Cloud & Enterprise, Core Services, and the new Gaming division, said the company in an official statement.

“Recognizing the strategic importance of establishing Microsoft engineering presence in Noida, my team went over and beyond in ensuring that our first engineering hub in Noida truly represents Microsoft Design Language infused with local culture and inheritance,” said Riku Pentikäinen, Regional Director, Asia Real Estates Operations, Microsoft.

“The Microsoft NCR workplace represents a critical expansion of our world-class technology talent and exceptional engineering presence in India. Digital Transformation is set to trigger the new frontier of innovation, and the excellent facilities at the Microsoft Noida workplace provide the right environment for shaping the future of the IT industry in this part of the world,” said Rajiv Kumar, Managing Director, Microsoft India Research & Development Pvt. Ltd.

IDC also recently opened an additional office space at Sohini Tech Park in Hyderabad, built to a hybrid work environment. It features Team-Based Neighborhood Spaces with workstations-on-wheels, Scrum areas, Microsoft Teams AV enabled meeting rooms, collaboration spaces, and breakout hubs.