Infosys BPM CEO Anantha Radhakrishnan inaugurates Novigo’s new offshore delivery center at Mangalore
“M’lore has abundance in talent, set to attract more investments”
Mangalore: Mangalore's booming IT industry got a further boost on Sunday, as Novigo Solutions , a reputed IT company inaugurated its new offshore delivery center in the city. Anantha Radhakrishnan, CEO, MD and Executive Vice President of Infosys BPM, officially launched the center.
Novigo, the way to go : Anantha Radhakrishnan
After the inauguration, Radhakrishnan congratulated Novigo Solutions, describing it as a major milestone for the company. He also expressed his appreciation for Novigo's focus on creating local employment opportunities in Mangalore, a Tier 2 city that has the potential to become a global IT hub. Radhakrishnan noted the abundance of talent in the city and predicted that it would attract further investment, driving the region's growth even further.
On the occasion Radhskrishnan coined the term “Novigo, this is the way to go” embracing the company’s way forward in the journey towards achieving further milestones in the IT space in the region. “This is just the beginning of the journey that began 10 years ago,” he added.
In the meantime, Radhakrishnan advised the founders of Novigo to focus on Three R's, which are Respect, Relevance and Resilience.
Welcoming the gathering , company’s Co-Founder & CCO Shihab Kalandar said “ The firm that started its journey with just 10 people is now a family of 700+ Novigoites.”
Novigo's MD & CEO, Praveen Kalbavi, discussed the company's 10-year journey and reflected on how passion can help one succeed, citing the initial project the company worked on, which was valued at Rs. 70,000.
Praveen further stressed on expanding the Novigo family, with plans to increase its workforce strength from 700+ to 1500+ in the near future. He thanked the Novigo Family for their dedication that has been the driving force behind Novigo’s success.
Speaking to Vartha Bharati, Sudish Karunakar of the Karuna Infra properties, expressed his happiness in hosting IT companies at their new complex in Falnir, and said “It is about a lot of employment being generated in Mangalore, and we also want IT companies to invest in our city.”
When asked about further plans , Sudish said “We want IT companies to come to our city, and are also expecting IT sector to grow further easily occupying 5 Lakh sq ft space over the next 3 years here”.
The Brand-new state of the art offshore delivery center situated at Karuna Pride complex at Falnir is about 15,000 sq.ft and is set to house over 200+ workforce of the company. This Marks a major milestone for Novigo Solutions, as it expands its operations and strengthens its presence in the competitive IT landscape. The company is poised to leverage the skilled talent pool from in and around Mangalore to deliver innovative and cutting-edge solutions to its global clientele.
Mohammed Hanif, Co-Founder and CTO rendered the vote of thanks. Mohammed Jarood, Co Founder & COO was also present.
About NOVIGO Solutions :
Novigo Solutions is an IT company that has made a significant impact in the industry since its establishment in 2013. Founded by four experienced professionals, Novigo won a major project from one of the largest credit unions in the US, which highlighted the company's strong delivery capabilities and gave them a foothold for further growth. Novigo expanded its workforce to 100+ professionals and gained clients from multiple countries, leading to the establishment of a second data center in Bangalore. In 2018, Novigo earned its CMMI level 3 certification and increased its global reach by registering an office in Singapore. Novigo consolidated its customer base in 12 countries, including 5 Fortune 500 clients, and continued to expand with the acquisition of Karanji Infotech. Novigo's reputation continued to grow, leading to the acquisition of a SAAS company, Nyletech. The Company is one of the first to join hands with UiPath, and became its first diamond member and gained USN certification in the APAC region. Novigo's hard work was recognized in 2016 when it was awarded the "Emerging Company of the Year" award at the Indian Achievers Forum and was also awarded as a Microsoft Gold Partner. Novigo's success story is a testament to its founders' determination to place Mangalore on the global IT map, and it has become a leading IT company recognized globally.
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Delhi Police arrests two teens for stabbing man during altercation over breaking queue
New Delhi (PTI): Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly stabbing a 22-year-old man during an altercation over breaking a queue at a gurudwara in northwest Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh, police said on Wednesday.
The incident took place on Monday, around 8.30 pm, when Rajeev was standing in a queue to collect milk at a gurdwara in Singalpur, an official said.
According to the complainant, the accused, Sumit Barman and Anuj Thakur – both aged 18 – attempted to break the queue, leading to a scuffle.
During the scuffle, Anuj allegedly restrained the victim from behind while Sumit stabbed him in the chest with a knife, police said.
The accused also assaulted Rajeev’s friend Arvind, who tried to intervene, before fleeing the spot, they added.
Upon receiving a PCR call, a police team reached the spot and rushed the injured to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital, where his statement was recorded, police said.
A case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 109(1) (attempt to murder) and 3(5) (joint liability) was registered on Tuesday, and an investigation was initiated, the officer said.
Local intelligence inputs and raids at suspected hideouts led to the arrest of the two accused, police said, adding that during interrogation they confessed to their involvement.
Based on Sumit’s confession, the knife used in the crime was recovered, police said.
They said both the accused were first-time offenders, and further investigation is underway.
