ŠKODA AUTO has founded its fourth DigiLab unit, in the Indian city of Pune. The DigiLab will support the core business of the company by developing digital and mobility solutions. In addition, a dedicated software development centre has been established by Volkswagen IT Services India Private Limited with offices in Gurugam and Pune to support ŠKODA AUTO’s IT requirements globally and develop digital solutions.
The ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab India team will join forces with technology companies and promising start-ups in the country, in turn promote the country?’s intellectual capital, strengthen the local talent pool, and connect the industry with local start-ups to expand India’s position within the global IT industry.
ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab India aims to make use of the potential the subcontinent has to offer as a global market leader in software and technology. By working on digital development projects and delivering solutions tailored to the Indian market, the DigiLab India supports the Group’s core business in India. Wherever possible, other ŠKODA markets will also benefit from these developments. To this end, ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab India will be working closely with the car manufacturer’s innovation hubs in the Czech Republic, Israel and China.
Source: Press Release
