{"id":18385,"date":"2024-10-21T00:02:39","date_gmt":"2024-10-20T18:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/?p=18385"},"modified":"2024-10-21T00:02:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-20T18:32:40","slug":"mastercard-opens-new-state-of-the-art-tech-hub-in-pune-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/?p=18385","title":{"rendered":"Mastercard Opens New State-of-the-Art Tech Hub in Pune, India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Pune<\/strong>:\u00a0Mastercard today announced the inauguration of a new, state-of-the-art Tech Hub in Pune, which will support the company&#8217;s growth in India and play a crucial role in advancing its technology on a global scale.\u00a0Spread over nearly half a million square meters, the campus in Pune is the latest addition to Mastercard\u2019s global Tech Hub ecosystem which spans seven locations, including Arlington, Dublin, New York, Pune, St. Louis, Sydney and Vancouver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located at Bluegrass Business Park in Yerwada, Pune, the Tech Hub will house over 6,000 technologists, engineers and experts from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, ranging from software development to finance, data architecture to cybersecurity and beyond, making it Mastercard\u2019s largest workforce in a single city, globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an established presence in India for over four decades, today, Mastercard operates at the center of a thriving payments ecosystem that makes commerce in the country smarter, safer, and more inclusive. In 2014, Mastercard established its first India Tech Hub in Pune, starting with a small workforce which has grown manifold over the past decade, demonstrating the company\u2019s substantial investment in the local workforce and economy. Today, the Pune Tech Hub plays a crucial role in supporting Mastercard\u2019s vital global operations across payment safety, cybersecurity, fraud detection, and digital identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ed McLaughlin, President &amp; Chief Technology Officer, Mastercard<\/strong>, said: &#8220;We are thrilled to open the doors to our new Tech Hub&nbsp;in Pune which will play a pivotal part in Mastercard\u2019s global technology strategy. As one of the key nodes&nbsp;for&nbsp;our technology operations worldwide, the new Pune Tech Hub will collaborate&nbsp;with other hubs around the world to build the revolutionary technologies that shape our world, powering economies to make everyday life happen. It also serves as a&nbsp;testament to Mastercard\u2019s&nbsp;enduring commitment to empowering&nbsp;India, furthering its digital ambitions, and nurturing the immense talent in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The launch of Mastercard\u2019s new campus will support several goals within the government\u2019s \u201cViksit Bharat\u201d vision, which seeks to transform India into a fully developed, technologically advanced economy by 2047\u2014the 100<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;anniversary of the country\u2019s independence. Already, the Pune&nbsp;workforce has been supporting the way in delivering technological solutions for India\u2019s domestic market. Key initiatives include the financial inclusion platform&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mastercard.com\/global\/en\/business\/governments\/community-pass.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Community Pass<\/a>, the global pilot launch of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mastercard.com\/news\/press\/2024\/august\/mastercard-selects-india-for-the-global-launch-of-its-payment-passkey-service-accelerating-secure-online-checkout-for-millions-of-shoppers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Payment Passkey Service<\/a>&nbsp;in India which integrates biometrics and tokenization for secure online checkout, and its role as an authorized Authentication Service Agency, enabling banking and government partners to offer Aadhaar-based services and benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gautam Aggarwal, Division President, South Asia, Mastercard<\/strong>, said:&#8221;India remains a strategic location for Mastercard, where we are deeply committed to investing in technologies that help the digital economy work all across the continent.&nbsp;Our newest Tech Hub in Pune marks a significant milestone, demonstrating Mastercard\u2019s focus on growth in this market. With a strong team in India supporting global technological breakthroughs, we look forward to building on the work to achieve the Government of India\u2019s ambitious digitization goals, alongside our valued partners in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the&nbsp;Pune Tech Hub, Mastercard employees collaborate to address some of the most complex technological challenges facing the world today, ensuring the reliability of critical infrastructure for secure, seamless, and efficient payments globally. The new facility aims to deepen collaboration between Mastercard\u2019s global teams and the vibrant Indian technology ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To deliver a superior workplace experience, the Pune Tech Hub\u2019s innovative design features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One of the company\u2019s most sustainably designed offices globally<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0In alignment with\u00a0India&#8217;s vision for inclusive and environmentally responsible growth\u00a0and Mastercard\u2019s commitment to achieving net zero by 2040, the solar-powered Pune Hub is the first building in the world to\u00a0be\u00a0TRUE\u00a0Platinum certified for construction and the first TRUE-certified construction in India.<a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/#m_8584623618546490026__ftn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>A teamwork-oriented, employee-centered space<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;The campus features technology-enabled collaborative spaces, workstations with state-of-the-art equipment, and thoughtfully designed meeting areas with a mix of natural and artificial lighting. It also includes numerous lounge areas, ergonomic sit-to-stand desks, and various wellness and recreational amenities, such as a quiet room, gymnasium, games room, open-air terrace and lounge, medical facility, and an exclusive cafeteria for Mastercard employees offering a range of healthy dining options.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Elements inspired by nature and local culture:<\/strong>\u00a0To stimulate creativity and harmony, the design themes on each floor are inspired by the\u00a0<em>&#8216;panch mahaboots&#8217;<\/em>\u00a0&#8211; the five elements of nature. The walls are also adorned with murals and original art by Indian artists, paying tribute to the country&#8217;s landscapes, culture, and people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Pune Tech Hub augments Mastercard\u2019s growing presence in India which spans offices in Gurugram, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Vadodara.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pune:\u00a0Mastercard today announced the inauguration of a new, state-of-the-art Tech Hub in Pune, which will support the company&#8217;s growth in India and play a crucial role in advancing its technology on a global scale.\u00a0Spread over nearly half a million square meters, the campus in Pune is the latest addition to Mastercard\u2019s global Tech Hub ecosystem [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18386,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44,38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18385","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pune","category-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18385","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18385"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18385\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18387,"href":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18385\/revisions\/18387"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/18386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18385"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18385"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18385"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}