WSO2 Inc., a prominent independent software vendor specializing in open-source API management, integration, and identity and access management products, has inaugurated a new office in Bengaluru as part of its expansion in India. Operating under the name 'WSO2 India (Private) Ltd.', the move aligns with the company's strategic vision to bolster service and support capabilities for its global clientele, complementing its existing teams in Sri Lanka, Brazil, USA, UK, and the UAE. Alok Bardiya, Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Development, will spearhead the India operations, driving growth initiatives in the foreseeable future.
The newly established India office of WSO2 will serve as a pivotal center to foster collaboration and synergy among its teams, promoting cross-functional cooperation, knowledge sharing, and the exchange of best practices. Through harnessing the collective expertise of its diverse workforce, the company aims to drive continuous improvement and deliver increased value to its customers. With a local presence in India, WSO2 seeks to bolster its partnerships with Tech Mahindra and LTI Mindtree, intensifying collaborative endeavors to expand its customer base in India and across the Asia Pacific region.
Sharing his perspective on the company’s expansion plans, Ruwan Linton, senior vice president and chief customer officer, WSO2, said, “India is an important market for us from a global perspective. To deliver better service and support, we are strategically moving a segment of our team to India, enabling us to strengthen our global presence and better serve our growing customer base. A significant portion of our existing customers operate from various parts of India and the presence of a local team will help us provide improved customer service”.
“This expansion aligns with our broader goals and strategies, allowing us to meet customer expectations and drive success for our clients and our company,” said Alok Bardiya – senior vice president and head of corporate development, WSO2, “Our presence in India brings an exciting opportunity to engage with local talent and create meaningful employment opportunities. To nurture talent and foster growth within the communities we operate in, we will be looking at expanding our employee base in India by the end of this year".
WSO2's newly established India office is poised to facilitate interaction with local communities and businesses while also promoting cross-functional collaboration and knowledge exchange. Through strategic partnerships with educational institutions and organizations, WSO2 endeavors to drive knowledge dissemination, foster innovation, and enhance skill development in fields aligned with its technology stack.
“Niche partnerships focused primarily on integration combined with identity and access management is enterprises’ need of the hour today. We look forward to a long-term future with WSO2, and their expansion in India will help us strengthen our partnership further”, said Dinesh Kumar S, head – enterprise digital solutions at Tech Mahindra. Tech Mahindra was awarded WSO2’s Partner of the Year – 2023.