Google Selects Hyderabad To Establish Safety Engineering Centre

Hyderabad, Dec 5 (Maxim News): In an announcement of red-letter significance, the Government of Telangana has entered into a strategically crucial and broad-ranging partnership with Google today that Google is committed to establishing India’s first Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) at Hyderabad.

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The GSEC in Hyderabad would be the first-of-its-kind in the APAC region, after Tokyo, and only the fifth in the world, with similar facilities in Dublin, Munich, and Malaga. This GSEC is a specialized international cybersecurity hub that will play a vital role in developing advanced security and online safety products for the Indian context. The center will focus on cutting-edge research, AI-driven security solutions, and creating a collaborative platform for leading experts and researchers in cybersecurity. It also aims to foster skill development, boost employment, and enhance cybersecurity capabilities in India. Google, which has its largest employee base in Hyderabad, is currently building its largest office in the world outside of its headquarters here.

The GSEC was initially announced on October 3, 2024, at the Google for India 2024 Conclave, leading to a feisty competition between states to bag this investment. The Telangana Government played a crucial role in actively pursuing and ensuring that this state-of-the-art facility would be set up in Hyderabad during the Chief Minister’s visit to Google Headquarters in the USA, showcasing the state’s dedication to becoming a leader in technology, innovation, and cybersecurity.

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“We are very proud that Google has chosen Hyderabad for setting up the GSEC. This partnership is a testament to Hyderabad’s standing as a leading IT and innovation hub in the country, and world,” said Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, after the partnership was inked.

Welcoming Mr Royal Hansen, CIO, of Google, Revanth Reddy said, “Telangana has always been at the forefront of digital skill development. Hyderabad has been the epicenter of IT / ITES development globally. Our city is already home to five of the most valuable tech companies in the world—Alphabet (Google), Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and (Facebook) Meta. Now, with this partnership, I hope we can rapidly solve the global problems of cyber security from Hyderabad.”

The establishment of GSEC in Hyderabad will be transformative for the city and the state, bringing in best-in-class safety engineers, local policy experts, and collaboration with academic institutions and government partners to address the unique challenges of cybersecurity in India. It will contribute to enhancing the digital safety of businesses, government institutions, and citizens, besides leading to the creation of thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities.

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Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, during the discussions with the Google team, highlighted that Hyderabad (Telangana) has been a leader in cybersecurity initiatives in India. This leadership is further demonstrated by the state’s proactive approach to forging strategic partnerships with global technology leaders.

Telangana’s partnership with Google aligns with its broader vision of creating a thriving technological ecosystem that supports research, training, and innovation in ICT. As part of this ongoing digital transformation, the Telangana Fiber (T-Fiber) initiative intends to connect 47+ lakh rural homes, and this partnership with Google will ensure the digital safety of these homes through the integration of secure Android TV/ Smart TV systems. GSEC’s collaboration will further strengthen these efforts, providing a secure and connected future for Telangana’s citizens.

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Telangana sees this partnership with Google as a significant step towards bolstering its capabilities in cybersecurity, fostering innovation, and setting global standards in digital safety. The GSEC will not only contribute to the safety of Telangana’s digital infrastructure but also spur academic training and research, aligning with the CM’s vision of creating a large pool of world-class cybersecurity experts in Hyderabad.

Royal Hansen, CIO, Google said, “We are super excited that Google is establishing the GSEC in Hyderabad, a city that is wonderfully positioned to become the global capital and hub for safety engineering, including cyber and digital security. Hyderabad, with this partnership, can become a global center for this huge area and cater to the needs of the world in security. The common alignment of vision of excellence between Google and CM Revanth Reddy to making Hyderabad a global center promises scope for more partnerships ahead.” CM Revanth Reddy extended special thanks to Royal Hansen, CIO, of Google, for his support and for joining this landmark occasion. He also thanked Arijit Sarkar (VP of Global Google Tech, Hyderabad), Sreenivasa Reddy (Managing Director, Govt Affairs and Public Policy, Google India, Delhi), and Mangla Seshadri (Sr Director and Head – Global cybersecurity, Hyderabad), Apurva Chamaria, Head of Startup’s for Google, for their contributions to making this partnership a reality. (Maxim News)

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