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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Drug peddler's property worth Rs 1 crore attached in Srinagar
Srinagar (PTI): Property worth Rs 1 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler was on Saturday attached in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, police said.
A double-storey house on eight marlas of land situated at Wantpora Eidgah, belonging to Basit Bilal Dar, a notorious drug peddler, valued at approximately Rs 1 crore, a police spokesperson said.
He said Dar is involved in two cases registered under various sections of the NDPS Act.
During investigation, it was established that the accused had acquired the said property through illicit proceeds generated from drug trafficking activities, the spokesperson said.
Consequently, the property was attached under the provisions of the NDPS Act. The attachment proceedings were conducted in the presence of the two independent witnesses, strictly in accordance with the prescribed legal procedures, he said.
As per the attachment order, the owner has been restrained from selling, leasing, transferring, altering, or creating any third-party interest in the property till further orders, the spokesperson added.
