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  • Nasuni Innovation Center in Hyderabad Launched to Drive Product Development

    Nasuni Innovation Center in Hyderabad

    Hyderabad: Nasuni has announced the opening of its third Nasuni Innovation Center in Hyderabad, India, further strengthening the company’s global engineering and product development capabilities.

    The newly launched Nasuni Innovation Center joins the company’s established hubs in Massachusetts, USA, and Cork, Ireland. Together, these centers form a global network of engineering talent that supports continuous innovation, faster time-to-market, and integrated enterprise solutions worldwide.

    Also Read: Deutsche Boerse Opens Global Capability Center in Hyderabad

    “Each of our centers plays a critical role in advancing Nasuni’s technology, enabling our teams to move faster, think bigger, and deliver solutions that modernize enterprise file infrastructure,” said Andres Rodriguez, Chief Technology Officer at Nasuni. “With the addition of Hyderabad, we’re unlocking new levels of talent and product development velocity.”

    Nasuni Innovation Center: Partnership with Summit Consulting and ANSR

    The Hyderabad center has been set up in collaboration with Summit Consulting and ANSR, both recognized leaders in building and scaling Global Capability Centers (GCCs).

    “Together, we are establishing a deep tech center that will attract top talent in India, build cutting-edge solutions, and accelerate Nasuni’s growth trajectory,” said Sandeep Sharma, Founder and CEO of Summit Consulting.

    Hyderabad as a Strategic Technology Hub

    Known as “Cyberabad,” Hyderabad is home to global technology leaders and offers a thriving ecosystem for innovation. Leading the new Nasuni Innovation Center is Peddareddappa G (GPR), Senior Director and India Site Leader.

    “The collaborative culture and transparent communication at Nasuni made it clear this is a place where I could make a real impact,” GPR noted.

    Also Read: Arch Capital Group Launches Global Capability Centers in Trivandrum and Pune

    Building on Global Innovation Success

    Nasuni’s Massachusetts center has been instrumental in developing the Nasuni Edge Appliance (NEA), the UniFS® file system, and AI-enhanced customer support tools.

    The Ireland center has driven advancements in file data intelligence, including the launch of Nasuni File IQ Premium, a next-generation analytics solution offering enterprises deeper visibility into file usage.

    With Hyderabad now in operation, Nasuni is entering the next phase of its global innovation strategy, enhancing its ability to deliver advanced solutions for enterprises across industries and geographies.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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