Hyderabad: StarRez, a global leader in residential community and student housing management software, has inaugurated its new global StarRez Hyderabad Innovation Hub.
The move marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion and establishes its second major centre in the Asia-Pacific region.
StarRez Hyderabad Innovation Hub Strengthens Global Presence
Trusted by over 1,100 institutions and 2,000 properties worldwide, StarRez supports more than 3 million beds annually through its unified SaaS platform, offering seamless digital experiences for students, universities, and property administrators.
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The newly launched StarRez Hyderabad Innovation Hub is designed to be a strategic centre for advancing StarRez’s product innovation, engineering capabilities, and technology roadmap.
It underscores India’s growing prominence as a destination for next-generation Global Capability Centres (GCCs) that merge talent, agility, and technological excellence.
StarRez India to Power AI and Automation-led Product Innovation
The StarRez Hyderabad innovation hub will serve as a nucleus for StarRez’s innovation initiatives, focusing on AI, analytics, automation, and scalable cloud-based platform development.
With an initial 40-member team, StarRez India plans to expand to over 200 professionals in the next 18 months. The team will develop data-rich, scalable SaaS solutions aimed at enhancing global student living and residential community experiences.
Travis Knipe, Executive Chairman, StarRez, commented: “StarRez Hyderabad innovation hub marks a pivotal point in our global journey. This centre will house exceptional technology and product talent, building solutions powered by AI and analytics to enhance our SaaS platform and deliver greater value to our customers.”
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Hyderabad: The Ideal Location for StarRez’s Global Growth Vision
India continues to attract global SaaS players establishing mid-market GCCs, and Hyderabad stands out for its engineering expertise and collaborative innovation environment.
Matthew Baumgartner, Chief Technology and Product Officer, StarRez, said: “Our Hyderabad base strengthens our innovation capacity and enables us to deliver intelligent, AI-driven solutions to universities and property operators worldwide. We are committed to embedding automation and AI into our product ecosystem.”
Collaboration with Zinnov to Build a High-Performance Innovation Ecosystem
The establishment of StarRez Hyderabad was supported by Zinnov, a global management and strategy consulting firm recognized for shaping the GCC landscape.
Karthik Padmanabhan, Managing Partner, Zinnov, stated: “StarRez’s Hyderabad launch exemplifies how mid-market SaaS companies can utilize India’s engineering advantage to scale innovation rapidly. This collaboration represents a high-velocity GCC model where purpose and technology align for global business impact.”
Through this initiative, StarRez continues to advance its mission of transforming residential living through technology, creating intelligent, connected, and thriving communities across the world.
