Thursday, 1 February 2018

New Digital and Technology Centre for Real Estate set up in Gurugram

A real estate consulting firm has launched its first dedicated real estate technology Centre in Gurugram, India. The facility, launched by CBRE South Asia Pvt Ltd, will serve as the only dedicated development Centre outside of the United States.

The Gurugram site will initially host approximately 120 software engineers dedicated to work on CBRE’s expanding suite of Asia Pacific digital products. Moving into the new D&T Centre in Gurugram, CBRE plans to further invest in its India software development team, expanding both headcount and capabilities in the coming 12 months to pioneer the next generation real estate technology solutions and platforms.

The Digital & Technology Centre was inaugurated by  Vinay Pratap Singh, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Gurugram along with Chandra Dhandapani, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, CBRE and Anshuman Magazine, Chairman, India & South East Asia, CBRE.

“The Digital & Technology Centre in Gurugram is a game changer for real estate and technology development in India. This centre will not only pioneer a new generation of best-in-class technology solutions to address the growing digitization needs of the realty sector but serve as a major drawcard for India’s world class digital talent,” said Anshuman Magazine, Chairman, India & South East Asia, CBRE.

“Launch of CBRE’s Digital & Technology Centre facility is a landmark event for the real estate and technology sectors in India, supporting the Government of India’s Digital India vision. Gurugram has emerged as a preferred destination for the IT industry in North India, with more than 400 IT and ITeS companies present in the city. We are extremely proud that CBRE has chosen Gurugram as the location for its first ever centre for Asia Pacific. This further strengthens Gurugram’s position as the next Central Business District in the NCR region,” said Vinay Pratap Singh, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Gurugram.
Chandra Dhandapani, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, CBRE, said “At CBRE, we believe that technology is a key enabler in enhancing the services and experiences we provide for our clients. This Digital & Technology Centre will serve as a catalyst for the development of next generation technologies that help our clients achieve their aspirations through real estate. This centre will give us access to world class digital talent that India is well known for.”


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