New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- Digital product engineering firm GlobalLogic has been expanding its capabilities and investing heavily in emerging technologies like generative AI, quantum computing, and the metaverse. After its 2021 acquisition by Hitachi, the company has focused on digital transformation solutions.

In an interview with TechCircle, Piyush Jha, Managing Director for India & APAC, discussed the launch of its new offerings and shared insights on the future of generative AI, expansion into smaller cities, and its efforts to address infrastructure and talent challenges while prioritizing sustainability.

Last Year's Revenue Growth and AI Investments We made a strategic decision to develop a large-scale generative AI platform, which we called the "Platform of Platforms." This homegrown solution is designed to work seamlessly with all three hyperscalers and serve a wide range of our customers. Building on this foundation, we introduced the Velocity AI Workbench this year-a powerful framework designed to assist developers across all stages of the software lifecycle.

The Future of Generative AI Generative AI has come a long way. Our first generative AI product went into production nearly three and a half years ago, in August 2021, well before ChatGPT made its mark on the world. Today, generative AI is on the path to becoming as ubiquitous as web browsers were nearly 30 years ago when Netscape revolutionized the internet.

Investments in Quantum Computing and the Metaverse We started our quantum research last year and have been actively working on proof-of-concept exercises. Meanwhile, in the metaverse space, we've launched several initiatives. Recently, we worked on a metaverse project for the nuclear industry, allowing users to explore a virtual nuclear power plant and assess safety conditions.

Growth in Digital Transformation We've been driving digital transformation for over 12 years now, working closely with companies across various industries including retail, healthcare, and media. Today, digital transformation has become fundamental, seamlessly integrating into applications across industries.

Impact of Government Policies on GCC Growth The budget strongly emphasizes GCCs, highlighting the government's commitment to fostering a more vibrant and welcoming environment for them and the IT industry in India. GlobalLogic's business with Global Capability Centers has grown by 115% in the last two years, with an impressive annualized growth of around 54-55%.

Expansion into Tier-Two and Tier-Three Cities Currently, we operate in 10 cities across India, up from six or seven a few years ago. Over the past year, we've launched new offices and expanded our presence in several locations, including Nagpur, Ahmedabad, and Kochi. The goal is to bring opportunities closer to the talent rather than expecting talent to relocate.

Challenges in Infrastructure and Talent Development The challenge we face is that in the cities where we are trying to expand, there is plenty of junior talent, but a shortage of experienced senior professionals. To address this, we are encouraging employees who are originally from these areas-or those open to relocating-to work there for a few years.

Key Tech Trends for the Future By 2025 and possibly 2026, we can expect widespread adoption of generative AI in everyday products, leading to predictable productivity gains across various fields. We'll see human talent working alongside AI-driven bots that handle automatable tasks.

Sustainability in AI and Computing When a new technology emerges, the first few years are often unsustainable. These technologies require significant computing power, place heavy demands on infrastructure, and are not environmentally friendly. Now, the focus is shifting toward optimizing generative AI for sustainability.

Source: TechCircle

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from TechCircle.