Hyderabad: The Telangana government has announced a significant partnership with Google to establish India’s first Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in Hyderabad. This specialized international cybersecurity hub will focus on developing advanced security and online safety products tailored to the Indian context.
The GSEC will be the first facility of its kind in the Asia Pacific region outside Tokyo and only the fifth globally, joining centers in Dublin, Munich, Malaga, and Tokyo. The center will facilitate advanced research, AI-driven security tools, and collaborations among experts, contributing to skill development, employment, and cybersecurity innovation in India.
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Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Industries Minister Dr. D. Sridhar Babu played a crucial role in securing this investment during their visit to Google’s Global Headquarters in August 2024. The partnership underscores Hyderabad’s role as a leading center for technology and cybersecurity.
The establishment of the GSEC is expected to generate thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities and enhance the digital safety of businesses, government institutions, and citizens. This collaboration aligns with Telangana’s broader vision of technological growth, skill enhancement, and innovation.
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Google’s Chief Information Officer, Royal Hansen, expressed optimism about the partnership, stating, “Hyderabad has the potential to become a global hub for safety engineering, and this collaboration opens doors to future initiatives that address cybersecurity challenges.”
The Telangana government and Google are also exploring further collaborations, including establishing a Cloud Centre of Excellence and an intelligent traffic management system powered by Google technologies.
This partnership marks a major step in Telangana’s journey toward becoming a leader in technology and innovation, with Hyderabad set to play a pivotal role in shaping global cybersecurity standards.
