US-based IT company AHEAD has recently opened a new office in Hyderabad, with plans to hire over 500 techies by the end of 2025. The company is looking to expand its India operations, with a dedicated delivery office in Gurugram set to grow to about 750 employees by the end of 2024.
The Hyderabad office, which currently has about 50 employees, will focus on servicing AHEAD’s US-based customers with managed services and digital solutions. Keith Odom, senior vice president of infrastructure and operations at AHEAD, sees the new office as a crucial step in the company’s strategic growth plans in India.
Praveen Grover, VP and managing director of AHEAD India, highlighted Hyderabad’s abundance of talent in software development, storage and backup, and ESM, particularly ServiceNow. He noted that Hyderabad’s expertise in these areas offers a strategic advantage for AHEAD’s expansion compared to the Gurugram region.
Overall, AHEAD is optimistic about the opportunities for growth and success in India, viewing the country as a long-term destination for offshoring its core services.