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  • Netrio Strengthens Global Managed Services Network with Pune Office Launch

    Netrio

    Pune: Netrio has announced the opening of a new office in Pune, India, marking the next phase of its global expansion strategy.

    The new Pune facility strengthens Netrio’s international delivery capabilities, enhances 24x7x365 support, and improves service quality for mid-market enterprises with global operations.

    The Pune office will be led by Ritesh Gupta, General Manager, India, and Swarup Sinha, Senior Vice President of Delivery, India.

    Together, they will build and scale high-performing delivery teams to support the company’s growing global client base across managed IT and cybersecurity services.

    Netrio Strengthens Global Delivery and 24×7 Support Capabilities

    Commenting on the expansion, Pete Salamanca, Chief Operating Officer of Netrio, said that India’s deep technology talent pool makes Pune a strategic choice for the company’s international growth.

    The new office enables the company to deliver continuous, seamless services for mid-market enterprises while expanding its off-hours support capabilities on a global scale.

    Netrio’s expanded presence in India is designed to enhance service consistency, responsiveness, and operational efficiency for clients operating across multiple geographies.

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    Building on Existing International Operations

    Netrio currently operates offices in McKinney, Texas; Buffalo, New York; New York City; and Minneapolis in the United States. In May 2025, the company expanded internationally through the acquisition of Agio, adding an office in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

    Alongside this, Netrio established a remote team in India, which now serves as the foundation for scaling its India operations and global delivery model through the new Pune office.

    Netrio Selects Pune for Talent, Infrastructure, and Scale

    Pune was chosen due to its strong concentration of technology talent, robust infrastructure, and proximity to leading universities and research institutions.

    The region offers a strong engineering pipeline, a multilingual workforce, and a collaborative business environment, supporting Netrio’s ability to scale managed IT and cybersecurity services while maintaining quality, speed, and cost efficiency.

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    Experienced Leaders to Drive India Operations

    Ritesh Gupta brings over 22 years of global leadership experience to Netrio, having delivered large-scale IT services for Fortune 100 companies across managed services, professional services, and AMS, CSM, and IMS programs.

    His experience includes building offshore delivery practices and transitioning complex programs to scalable offshore models across sectors such as banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, consulting, retail, CPG, and manufacturing.

    Swarup Sinha brings extensive experience across delivery, client partnership, program management, and service transformation.

    He has led large-scale initiatives for clients across the U.S., Europe, and APAC, with a focus on building high-performing teams, strengthening client relationships, and driving operational excellence and growth.

    Author

    • 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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