Infosys Expands Its Presence in Europe with a New Proximity Center in Bulgaria

Infosys, a global leader in digital services and consulting, unveiled its new proximity center in Sofia, Bulgaria. The initiative was introduced as a part of Infosys’ ongoing expansion in Europe and it also aligns with the company’s strategy to harness local talent for global growth. The center is aimed to become a center of attraction for talented individuals. With this proximity center, they plan to attract, re-skill, and up-skill 500 new employees over the next four years. These new employees will focus on advanced digital technologies, such as Infosys Cobalt Cloud Solutions, Infosys Topaz AI & Automation, Data and Insights, IoT,5G, and software engineering.

Bulgaria reputed as an enticing destination for IT development, boasted advanced IT infrastructures and a robust pool of local IT specialists. The center is located in Sofia and promises to provide an ideal ecosystem for companies across various sectors, including financial services and retail, not only in Bulgaria but also throughout Europe, to collaborate and drive digital transformation initiatives. The center will serve as a hub for brainstorming, incubating, creating, and scaling innovative technology-based solutions.

This proximity center is positioned to assist global and European customers in accelerating AI and Cloud-led digital journeys. Furthermore, it will enhance Infosys’ existing relationships with clients in Europe particularly in the manufacturing, retail, and financial services sectors. The center will also play a key role in scaling up teams with expertise in digital and analytical capabilities, SAP, and cloud technologies.

 "The opening of the new Centre in Sofia is a testament to Infosys’ commitment to fostering talent in our country. With a commitment to employing a 500-strong workforce over the next four years, we’re excited to see the company contribute to our local economy and bring new skills and opportunities for talent working in the technology sector,” said Milena Stoycheva, Minister of Innovation and Growth, Bulgarian Government.

“Infosys is one of our strategic partners on our digital transformation journey and we’re thrilled to see Infosys expand its presence to Bulgaria, moving ever closer to its clients. We look forward to continuing collaborating together driving innovation with next-generation technologies throughout our organization, underpinned by the wealth of talent and expertise,” said  Kosta Cholakov, Chief Executive Officer, of DZI Insurance.

 “We are dedicated to continuing to grow our footprint in Europe to bring our capabilities, skills, and expertise ever closer to our clients. Bulgaria is renowned for its excellent IT talent, and we’re excited to build an exemplary workforce that meets the demands for next-generation skills and solutions, with a focus on catalyzing the progress of our client’s AI and cloud-first transformation. Bringing together the strength of local talent with our industry-leading expertise and innovation we’re confident the new center will serve as a hub of innovation to help shape digital Europe,” said Dinesh Rao, Executive Vice President, Co-Head of Delivery, Infosys.

Infosys’ new proximity center in Sofia, Bulgaria not only signifies the company’s commitment to European expansion but also highlights its dedication to fostering local talent and driving digital transformation.