SAP Opens Third Co-Innovation Lab in Bangalore

CRN Network, April 27 2009, 1500 hrs

SAP India has opened its third Co-Innovation Lab in Bangalore, which joins existing labs in Palo Alto, California, and Tokyo, Japan. The lab in Bangalore will offer a physical environment for SAP, independent software vendors (ISVs), system integrators (SIs) and technology partners to collaborate with customers on current and future technologies that will help solve and address today’s most pressing business challenges and opportunities.

Expansion of the lab network around the globe broadens the pool of talent working on solutions and brings a wide array of expertise and knowledge to the table.

Initially, the SAP Co-Innovation Lab in Bangalore will closely engage with the following partners: Arteria Technologies, Cisco, Cognizant, F5 Networks, HP, Intel, Intelligroup, KLG Systel, Larson and Toubro Infotech, MindTree, MobileOne IP, NetApp and Wipro Technologies.

“Working in synergy with our partners and customers and starting early in the development cycle helps us in building future products that address technology needs in a comprehensive manner. These products not only help our customers empower their employees with decision-making tools that streamline their processes, but they also enable companies to respond quickly to the ever-changing needs of their customers. With the launch of the SAP Co-Innovation Lab in Bangalore, we are delighted to broaden the reach to our Indian ecosystem,” said Kush Desai, Managing Director, SAP Labs India.