The Hindu Business Line : Genband launches India R&D centre

New Delhi, June 27 GENBAND Inc, a developer of next-generation IP gateways and application solutions, on Wednesday formally announced the launch of its operations in India.

The company’s multimedia applications software is currently being developed at the research and development facility in Noida. The facility employs 77 engineers from premier engineering schools in India.

The India facility was earlier operating under the Baypackets name, and was acquired by GENBAND in 2006. The company also announced the formal change of name of the facility to GENBAND.

Formally unveiling the company’s India operations, Mr Jody Bennett, Vice-President Marketing, GENBAND Inc, said: “We are proud to formally announce the launch of our operations in India. Indian intellectual capital has gained tremendous recognition worldwide and we at GENBAND are committed to leverage this talent pool to drive our multimedia applications business.

“We are confident that the globalisation of telecom innovation from India will help us address the burgeoning multimedia service market worldwide. The Intellectual property created from India will help strengthen our product portfolio to serve a rapidly growing customer base of 500+ customers globally.”

Strategic research

Mr K.C. John, Chief Operating Officer and Country General Manager, GENBAND India said: “The India R&D centre is strategic to GENBAND’s growth as a leading multimedia applications provider.”

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