Thiruvananthapuram: The state-of-the-art twin tower of one million sq. ft built-up area, the third phase of Technopark, is nearly ready for inauguration. The twin towers have been named Aanamudi and Ponmudi after the two mountain peaks in the state. Allotment of space has begun, and 40 companies have taken up space in the new facility. Some of the prominent firms that will be operating from the new tower are HCL, Oracle and CapGemini.
One floor in the two towers, which are spread across 92 acres within the Special Economic Zone, is being readied as a Smart Business Centre, at a cost of Rs 3 crore. It would be equipped with ready-to-use office facilities. The new facility also has an exclusive bowling alley, an incubation centre, a conference hall, a bank, an ATM, a cafeteria, a gym, a swimming pool, shopping malls and food courts.
"Technopark phase III was undertaken with an investment of Rs 292 crore and is expected to create about 40,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities. The new buildings are also considered to be Asia's largest buildings to get Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold rating from the Indian Green Building Council for energy efficiency," said Technopark CEO K.G. Girish Babu.
Technopark senior business development manager M. Vasudevan said that enquiries have been flowing in from ITES firms, and there is overwhelming demand for office space in the area. "With the commissioning of the third phase, the total area of Technopark will be
12:22 PM, Nov 22, 2012
Thiruvananthapuram: It seems the Technopark authorities are following in the footsteps of the City Mayor - they have refused to take up the responsibility of waste management. Instead, they have asked the companies to do it themselves. According to the park authorities, the employees have to take back the food waste to their own houses. The companies in Technopark are furious over the entire affair as they are paying a...
03:13 PM, Sep 21, 2012
Thiruvananthapuram: The master plan of the proposed Rs.5,000-crore Technocity to come up in a 450-acre campus near the Technopark campus here is ready, say senior officials. This state-of-the-art integrated IT township with up to 30 million square feet of built up space will have IT/ITES infrastructure, residential apartments, shopping malls with multiplexes, hospitals, hotels and educational institutions besides other facilities. "We have been getting inquiries from across the world seeking...
08:15 PM, Aug 17, 2012
Thiruvananthapuram: Housed in a makeshift thatched hut was Thattukada Reloaded and a few steps ahead was Ustad Hotel'. Kappa and Karimeen pollichathu sat alongside yummy chocolate pudding and the Plantain stem punch served for a delectable nadan thirst quencher. The roofed patio of Bhavani building in Technopark resembled a busy food street on Monday morning as techies queued up at the stalls put up by UST Global employees as part...
04:09 PM, Jul 10, 2012
Thiruvananthapuram: Do you know the significance of July 4? Most Americans and a few techies in Technopark know the importance of this date. July 4, the Independence Day of America, is a holiday for some US-based companies in Technopark. For certain other firms, it is a day of relaxation as it is a holiday for offices in the USA. Wednesday was a holiday for some Technopark-based companies such as iDynamics...
02:32 PM, Jul 05, 2012
Thiruvananthapuram: Its peanuts for some employees in Technopark. We are not talking about techies, but the security men who guard the park. According to a group of security men in Technopark, the security agencies are not paying them minimum wages. They allege that they are being denied salaried off days and are being forced to take leave. The duty days are less than 26 days per month now, so they...
12:40 PM, Jun 26, 2012
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Techies are going back to their roots. Those who think that techies can enjoy only rock and cinematic dance, a visit to Technopark would change your mind. Some organisations in Technopark are conducting programmes which are rooted in the culture and heritage of the State. The recent functions organised in Technopark show that there is room for all kinds of art forms. Interestingly, techies have first-hand experience of a...
08:11 AM, May 10, 2012
Thiruvananthapuram: Technopark is helping in employment generation and the number of professionals at the IT hub is all set to touch 100,000 in the next five years, a state government official said on Friday. "Today at Technopark there are more than 35,000 professionals and in the next five years this is going to touch one lakh," said IT Secretary P.H. Kurian. Technopark's software export turnover is only Rs.2,000 crore. Kurian...
05:16 PM, Mar 30, 2012
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The water tank standing tall at Technopark is an iconic structure, but it has something more to say. The techies here have been facing acute water shortage for the past three days. Summer has become a tough time for techies as there is not enough drinking water in the offices. Technopark authorities have sent a mail to all employees regarding the issue. It urges limiting the use of water....
09:28 AM, Mar 05, 2012
Thiruvananthapuram: Urging young leaders, entrepreneurs and students to work towards building innovation as the latest culture in India, Sam Pitroda, said on Wednesday it would only be innovation that would take the country to dizzying heights. "We are living in very exciting times. Evolution of Internet has brought one of the biggest revolutions in the world. Today Internet is bringing the entire global community together and this offers very different...
07:06 PM, Jan 25, 2012
Thiruvananthapuram: French company Capgemini is setting up a software centre at the Technopark IT hub in the Kerala capital, said a Technopark official. M. Vasudevan, business development manager at Technopark, said the company has taken up space at the Leela Infotech campus. Paris-based Capgemini is one of the world's largest management consulting, outsourcing and professional services companies with a staff of 115,000 operating in 40 countries. Currently there are 245...
03:48 PM, Jan 06, 2012
Thiruvananthapuram: Over 30,000 employees at the Technopark campus here will have a condom vending unit at their disposal in a week's time, with healthcare firm HLL Lifecare Ltd set to install one there. It was not too long ago that plumbers had a nightmare on the campus as toilet drains were found clogged with condoms. Now the condom vending unit is being set up there by the city-based mini-ratna company...
05:40 PM, Jan 11, 2011
The Kerala project is one of the fastest developed IT parks in the state. ...
04:36 PM, Sep 18, 2009
Islamabad: Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt will not appear at a British court hearing into accusations of spot-fixing, his lawyer said Thursday. Yasin Patel told The Associated Press in an email that Southwark Crown Court "has excused (Butt's) attendance" at Friday's hearing. The other two cricketers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir will appear. The International Cricket Council has banned the trio for a minimum period of five years for bowling...
11:19 AM, Jan 27, 2008
