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Infosys Opens New Development Centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Published: 2023-10-16

IT major Infosys has opened a new development centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The centre, spread across 83,750 sq. ft., will allow employees to work in a hybrid mode and attract local talent to work on global opportunities. The facility can accommodate approximately 1,000 employees and is aligned with Infosys' future-ready hybrid workplace strategy. The office is also constructed to be energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. The inauguration of the centre was attended by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, who praised Infosys for its contribution to the city’s IT landscape and employment opportunities.

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