Accenture To Set Up Its Global Delivery Centre In Odisha Capital

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government announced that leading IT MNC Accenture plans to set up its global delivery facility in Bhubaneswar.

A delegation led by, Country Managing Director, Accenture in India, Ajay Vij met Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today and had an extensive discussion regarding the company’s plans for the state
Speaking after his discussion with the CM, Ajay Vij, said, “We are excited to set up our presence in Bhubaneswar, a city which is home to leading educational institutions, a rapidly growing IT ecosystem and a rich talent pool. Bhubaneswar will join our large network of existing facilities to deliver transformative technology solutions for clients across the globe and expand our footprint in India.”

The Chief Minister has assured all possible support to Accenture to facilitate the commencement of its operations in the state, an official release said.

Serving clients in more than 120 countries at present, Accenture is the largest professional services company in the world, helping organizations use technology to reinvent their business, optimize operations and accelerate growth through a broad range of services, solutions, and assets.

This upcoming state-of-the-art facility in Bhubaneswar will expand Accenture’s global delivery network and develop and deliver transformative technology services for clients across industry sectors. State Government has offered 75000 sq ft built up space in Bhubaneswar where Accenture will operate its Global Development Centre with 1200 plus capacity.

Welcoming Accenture to Odisha, Principal Secretary Electronics and IT department, Manoj Mishra said, “The entry of Accenture marks a significant milestone for the state and further solidifies its reputation as a top IT investment destination. The state offers investor friendly policies, industrial ecosystem, infrastructure and skilled resource pool”.

He also highlighted the remarkable strides Odisha has made in attracting top industries to its burgeoning IT landscape and making it all set to be a Global IT & Semiconductor Hotspot as well as creating large employment potential in Odisha.