Noida – Microsoft launches a new India Development Centre facility in Noida.
Microsoft on Thursday launched its new India Development Centre (IDC) facility at Noida the architecture of which is inspired by the Taj Mahal.
The new facility will serve as a premier hub for driving engineering and innovation, Microsoft said, adding that the new facility is Microsoft’s third Development Centre in India after Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
“Recognising the strategic importance of establishing Microsoft engineering presence in Noida, my team went over and beyond in ensuring that our first engineering hub in Noida truly represents Microsoft Design Language infused with local culture and inheritance,” Riku Pentikainen, Regional Director, Asia Real Estates Operations, Microsoft, said in a statement.
The IDC NCR facility will collaborate with Microsoft teams globally to build products and services for driving digital innovation. The center will provide opportunities for engineering talent in the areas of Business & Productivity tools, AI, Cloud & Enterprise, Core Services, and the new Gaming division.
The IDC NCR workspace architecture is inspired by the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. The structure is a unique amalgamation of the latest Microsoft technologies and locally sourced materials. The intricate artwork by local artisans and graphics inspired by India’s rich cultural heritage elevate the aesthetics of the office. Its stunning marble inlays, vaulted doorways, arches, and marble domes created by stonemasons and carpenters, are a tribute to the country’s historical and rich craftsmanship.
The project is in line with Microsoft’s commitment to sustainability, and the facility has implemented energy and water conservation practices to reduce its carbon footprint. The Project Team incorporated many considerations during the design process to ensure that the office meets our high sustainability measures. Our base building is LEED platinum rated, meaning it caters to the highest sustainability standards of construction and operation.
About IDC:
Microsoft India Development Center (IDC) is one of Microsoft’s largest R&D centers outside the Redmond headquarters. Set up in Hyderabad in 1998, IDC drives Microsoft’s strategy of globally shared development to build products and services. With a presence in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and now NCR, IDC houses three technology groups and core engineering services, driving some of the most impactful and innovative work happening across Microsoft.
- Microsoft’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Research: Responsible for driving the company’s overall AI strategy and forward-looking research and development efforts spanning infrastructure, services, apps, and agents
- Cloud & Enterprise: Focuses on CRM, development tools, cloud infrastructure, Visual Studio, Microsoft Azure
- Experiences & Devices Group: Works on the software platform, games, apps, and devices that power the Windows ecosystem. This group is also responsible for Microsoft’s global productivity strategy via products and services including Office 365, SharePoint, and Vision
- Core Services Engineering: Core Services Engineering is the team that builds and runs the critical products and services that enable Microsoft to serve its customers
Credit – Microsoft India
