By Members of German Business Group (GBG), Bengaluru hold talks with CEO
A high-profile business delegation from the German Business Group (GBG), Bengaluru visited Technopark here to explore the opportunities in the state’s vibrant IT ecosystem.
Expressing their keen interest in leveraging the IT ecosystem of the state, the 12-member delegation interacted with Col Sanjeev Nair (Retd.), CEO of Technopark, who gave a ringside view on the salient features of the state IT ecosystem and achievements of Technopark.
Speaking to the delegation, Col Nair (Retd.) said Technopark gives prominence to the combination of technology and ecology for balanced growth.
Noting that the state has been a leader in many aspects, including socio-economic development, the CEO said apart from a robust ecosystem to collaborate with, the capital city brags about the availability of infrastructure, talent pool and connectivity.
“The operational cost in Technopark is 30 per cent lower than in Tier-I cities. Substantial investments are coming up in the city. We can facilitate all activities of investors by putting together all the resources,” Col Nair (Retd.) stated.
He also responded to the delegation’s queries regarding the single window clearance system and land availability at Technopark.
Mr Hubert Reilard, Chairman of the German Business Group, said “Kerala with its highly skilled literate and creative talent pool is a great place for both the manufacturing and services sector. It offers the dual advantages of enhanced productivity and a shorter learning curve.”
The delegation included Mr Dirk H Urbanek from BREMER India Engineering; Mr P N Karanth (Prime Tech Services); Mr Dileep Kumar (Dirak India Panel Fittings); Mr Nikhil Agrawal, (Nagel Special Machines); Mr Markus Pfefferer, (Comano Advisory LLP); Mr Kishore Kumar (Starrag India); Mr Srinivas Kamishetty (Spare Logic LLP); Mr Hubert Reilard (Comano Advisory LLP); Mr Madhusoothanan (Indo-German Chamber of Commerce); Mr Sumit Sharma (Palnar Transmedia) and Dr. Syed Ibrahim (iworxs GmbH & Co.KG).
