New Delhi: Microsoft India Development Centre (MSIDC) launched its largest facility in Hyderabad, on 12 August, 2008. The new building was inaugurated by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the company. The building has been constructed according to global quality standards and can accommodate over 2000 employees, and has been awarded the Leeds Gold certification for energy efficiency and hi-tech safety systems recently, informed Microsoft officials.
Reddy said, "In 2003-04, IT exports from Andhra Pradesh was eight per cent but over the last four years, it has grown to 15 per cent of the country's total exports, thanks to companies like Microsoft."
MSIDC Corporate Vice President and Managing Director Srini Koppolu said, "The last 10 years have been an amazing journey, growing from 20 to 1500 people and developing several state-of-the-art products for Microsoft from India."
Reddy said, "In 2003-04, IT exports from Andhra Pradesh was eight per cent but over the last four years, it has grown to 15 per cent of the country's total exports, thanks to companies like Microsoft."
MSIDC Corporate Vice President and Managing Director Srini Koppolu said, "The last 10 years have been an amazing journey, growing from 20 to 1500 people and developing several state-of-the-art products for Microsoft from India."
In a recorded message, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates said, "MSIDC employees have made very significant impact because the innovative software products that they develop, touch the lives of millions around the world. I would like to congratulate everyone on reaching this important milestone, and look forward to even greater success in the decade ahead."
- IBEF
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