Agilent launches services organization

Agilent Technologies has announced the launch of Agilent Technologies International Pvt Ltd-a fully owned subsidiary and its first IT-enabled services organization in India.

Located at Gurgaon, the facility will provide product development, engineering services and support and transaction processing for the global operations of the company. Equipped with high-tech technology and world-class infrastructure, the facility is supported by high-speed network links into Agilent offices worldwide and has 24x7 capabilities.

Said Anita Manwani, VP, India, Agilent Technologies, "India is among the emerging economies in Asia and it is continuing to spend on infrastructure modernization. It also has a large pool of high-quality technical professionals. That is why we are setting up the services organization to increase our presence in India. We have already hired more than 70 staff in the new facility and are in the process of ramping our operations."

Said Kewal Khanna, President, Agilent Technologies India, "With Agilent Technologies International, our presence in the country is strengthened to take advantage of the new opportunities in the communications and life sciences industries."