Tech Mahindra Limited, a leading, global systems integrator and business transformation consulting firm focused on the telecom space, today formally announced creation of a Centre of Excellence for business service delivery including solution design in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

The centre, which is being supported by Invest Northern Ireland, will provide end to end IT and BPO solutions to customers primarily in the European and US markets. The centre will have thecapability to provide multilingual support to Tech Mahindra customers on 24X7 basis. The addition of this centre will be an important milestone in Tech Mahindra's efforts to build a global delivery capability.

Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Kalra President Strategic Initiatives at Tech Mahindra: 'Global Telecom and Financial markets are a well developed ecosystem. Tech Mahindra as a leading Solutions provider to the Telecom industry has clients and partners worldwide. Our growth requires high class talent with the right attitude and a good work ethic. Belfast has this refreshing attitude and the spirit of innovation in abundance. Our Belfast centre will play a pivotal role in servicing and growing our client base in Europe and North America.'

Hanif Lalani, Group Finance Director, BT Group. said "I am delighted that Tech Mahindra has decided to set up in Belfast. It is a coup for Northern Ireland that they took the decision to locate here as a result of the strong recommendation and experience of BT. Winning such a globally respected operation can only raise the perception of Northern Ireland as a good place in which to do business and act as a testimonial to Investment Northern Ireland's efforts"

Leslie Morrison Chief Executive of Invest NI, said 'This is another landmark investment, the fourth by an Indian Technology company in Northern Ireland, and one which is a tremendous endorsement of Northern Ireland as world-class location for telecommunications companies? he further added ?This investment will bring to over 2,500 the number of people employed by Indian companies in Northern Ireland. Tech Mahindra is a welcome addition to Northern Ireland?s expandingcluster of global software-development companies that have found this region to be an excellent position from which to target the European and US markets. The company will benefit from a ready supply of local telecoms expertise and in turn will introduce new specialist skills that will further enhance the marketability of our workforce.'