An Indian digital transformation company has opened a new European headquarters in Birmingham.
The facility in Bournville will be Microland's European shared services head office and is expected to accommodate up to 200 staff when fully operational.
The objective of the south Birmingham site is to support Microland's international client base with cloud and data centre transformation and cyber security among other services to be delivered from the base.
This is Microland's second ‘Digital Hub' in the West Midlands after it launched in Longbridge in January 2018 which will now switch to being a customer experience centre.
Microland's founder Pradeep Kar said: "Our West Midlands Digital Hub is an exciting new addition to Microland's network around the world and an important milestone for our Europe business.
"The centre will deliver innovative and modern enterprise solutions to our global customer base, with a specific focus on UK customers.
"When assessing several locations for Microland's expansion, the West Midlands was an obvious choice for us.
"The area has become an epicentre for technology, with a vibrant ecosystem of major companies, access to technically skilled, digital talent and world-class infrastructure.
"This is essential for us in order to meet the ever-growing demands of our global customers."
The site has opened as the region looks to establish a dedicated West Midlands-India Partnership - a programme operated by the West Midlands Growth Company.
Chief executive Neil Rami added: "Rapid growth across a number of specialisms such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, fintech and games has positioned the West Midlands as the UK's largest tech and digital sector outside the capital.
"The region's innovative talentpool is continuously acknowledged by investors as best in class but remains affordable, relative to places like London, adding to its appeal.
"Microland's investment is a major endorsement of the region's growing digital economy.
"It also exemplifies exactly why we're ramping up activity in the Indian market."
