C&W expands India operations

United Kingdom-based Cable&Wireless Worldwide plc announced plans to set up a global markets solution center in Bangalore, India, that will serve as a headquarters for the company’s “offshore product development” for markets outside of the United Kingdom.
C&W said the Bangalore center will primarily look at developing new, standardized and repeatable solutions specifically made for the company’s customers in global markets.” The center will also work with C&W’s range of IP services for the first time outside of its U.K. headquarters.
“I’m always amazed at the speed and cost efficiency of product developments that are driven in the Asia region,” said Alex Connors, head of International Product Management for Cable&Wireless.” Not only do we have a wealth of talent within our organization here, but we have also identified a range of local companies who we will work with to drive innovation and development. The ultimate goal is to deliver services that meet the demands of our international customers through service customization and rapid new product development.”
C&W claims to own the largest fiber network in the United Kingdom and either directly or through partnerships has network assets in 153 countries.