The facility is scheduled for completion in late 2015
NetApp broke ground on a world-class research and development (R&D) facility at Mahadevapura, in Bangalore, India.
The nearly one million square foot facility will offer world-class working, collaboration, and recreational spaces to foster continued innovation and cross-functional collaboration. Consistent with NetApp facilities around the world, the new research and development center will exceed rigorous global environmental and safety standards.
Spread over 15 acres, the new facility will include a highly efficient, 25,000 square foot data center to support global development and business operations. The facility is scheduled for completion in late 2015.
“Breaking ground on this facility is a significant milestone for NetApp R&D operations,” said Deepak Visweswaraiah, VP and MD, NetApp India. “The availability of world-class talent, advanced infrastructure, and proximity to the booming emerging markets of the world are key reasons behind this significant investment. Perpetuating a strong culture that makes NetApp a great place to work in India is a top priority, and we are confident that the new Bangalore facility will spur collaboration and creativity and set a new foundation for growth, innovation, and success in India.”
“The new Bangalore facility will provide NetApp with a center of excellence where we can accelerate product innovation,” said George Kurian, Executive VP (Product Operations).
Anil Valluri, President (India and SAARC Operations), NetApp Marketing and Services Pvt. Ltd, said, “This new world-class facility will provide the convergence of our talent under one roof and underlines our commitment to push the boundaries of technology to help our customers’ deploy our solutions that deliver better business outcomes.”
