Uniphore Inaugurates India AI Innovation Hub in Chennai
Uniphore, one of the world’s
largest AI-native, companies, marked a significant milestone in its journey as
it celebrated the grand opening of its ‘India AI Innovation Hub’, located at
the prestigious IIT Madras Research Park.
The grand opening event was graced by esteemed
chief guests, Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Minister for Information Technology
and Digital Services of Tamil Nadu, and Christopher W. Hodges, U.S. Consul
General. The event, which began with inspiring speeches by the chief guests, also
featured insights from Professor Ashok Jhunjhunwala, President of IIT Madras
Research Park, and concluded with a visionary address from Uniphore's
Co-founder and CEO, Umesh Sachdev.
The office, just a short walk away from Uniphore's
previous location in IIT Madras Research Park, is a testament to the company's
remarkable growth and its commitment to providing an exceptional workspace for
its dedicated employees and expanding its Enterprise AI development
capabilities in India. This state-of-the-art facility boasts 200 modern
workstations, multiple cubicles, cabins, discussion pods, phone booths, and
meeting rooms, making it a vibrant hub for innovation and collaboration.
Dr.
Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services
of Tamil Nadu said, “Uniphore's journey from an incubated idea to its
current global success in Enterprise AI is a testament to the boundless
potential we have here in Tamil Nadu. The resurgence of AI is an exciting
chapter, and Uniphore's story is a shining example. We are thrilled to witness
the establishment of Uniphore's significant AI innovation hub in Chennai. On
behalf of Honourable Chief Minister and government of Tamil Nadu, I extend my
best wishes and gratitude to Uniphore for its investment in our state, further
fuelling our aspirations in the field of emerging technologies."
Umesh
Sachdev, Co-founder & CEO of Uniphore said, “Uniphore's growth journey has been
nothing short of extraordinary. Sparked by a vision to use technology to bridge
the gap between the human voice and machines, Uniphore has transformed into one
of the largest B2B AI-native companies in the world. Outside of our
headquarters in Silicon Valley, this AI Innovation Hub in Chennai stands as our
largest office. We have extended our reach globally, and we continue to break
new ground with our Enterprise AI, which is multimodal. It applies Knowledge
AI, Emotion AI, and Gen AI across voice, video, textual and tonal data to make
the enterprise more human. Uniphore is shaping the future of Enterprise AI, and
this new office exemplifies our dedication to fostering innovation, growth, and
collaboration.”
Prof.
Ashok Jhunjhunwala, President of IIT Madras Research Park, commented on Uniphore's remarkable journey from
its incubation at IIT Madras, "Uniphore’s India AI Innovation Hub on the
IITM campus is a symbol of their unwavering determination and hard work. Today,
we’re not just celebrating the physical space but the growth, the innovation,
and the remarkable impact this company has had on the world. It's a testament
to what can be achieved when passionate individuals come together with a shared
vision. I have every confidence that the future holds even greater success for
Uniphore, and I am excited to see where their journey will take them."
U.S.
Consul General Christopher W. Hodges said, "Uniphore's remarkable journey within
both India and the United States underscores the depth of collaboration and
innovation fostered by the strong India-U.S. relationship.”
This 26,818 square-foot space has been
strategically designed to support Uniphore's expanding teams in India as they
continue to drive the company's global growth and innovation in Enterprise AI.
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