U.K., Jan. 12 -- Optilan, the communication and security systems provider, has officially opened its new Mumbai office, which aims to serve as an engineering hub for India and springboard for future growth in South Asia and the Middle East.

Bill Bayliss, Chief Executive Officer at Optilan, said the decision to enter India was "more than justified", given it is home to some of the world's most exceptional engineering talent. It complements offices in the UK, UAE, Azerbaijan and Turkey.

"This evolving landscape demands innovative approaches to how we transfer both skills and expertise, in order to produce hubs of engineering excellence to service our global business. We are excited to tap into the engineering talent available in this part ...