Bengaluru | 14 March 2026: Ireland-headquartered Codec has established Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, marking its formal entry into India and a significant step in expanding its global delivery capacity and innovation capabilities in Microsoft Cloud technologies, and across cloud, AI, and enterprise transformation services. The centers will concentrate on cloud infrastructure, AI, application modernization, and digital transformation.

Codec is an Irish Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider and a full-stack IT consultancy, with over 40 years of enterprise technology experience across Ireland, the UK, Poland, and Germany. Headquartered in Dublin, with offices in Belfast, Galway, London, Poland, and Germany, Codec’s 300-strong team delivers across AI, application modernization, data, cloud infrastructure, customer experience, and managed services. Codec has earned its reputation as a high-trust partner for complex Microsoft-led transformation programs. The company develops its own proprietary IP alongside Microsoft, bringing a depth of capability that sets it apart in the market. This strategy is part of the overall shift among global enterprises toward building integrated, capability-led delivery hubs, where execution, talent, and technology are aligned from the outset.

From Expansion to Execution Ownership

Codec’s India strategy is designed to support enterprise clients across Europe and North America, with a focus on delivering cloud-native, AI-driven, and platform-led transformation services at scale.

A defining element of Codec’s model is its ability to integrate talent development with technology delivery. Operating across 27+ countries, the company delivers certified programs in AI, cybersecurity, and digital technologies, ensuring a steady pipeline of deployment-ready talent.

As a Google for Education partner with AICTE-approved and ISO-certified programs, Codec aligns capability creation directly with execution requirements, strengthening delivery consistency across markets.

BOT Model to Build Long-Term Capability

To operationalize its India entry, Codec has adopted a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, working with Trigent Software to establish and scale initial operations.

Under this structure:

  • Initial setup and operationalization are externally supported
  • Talent acquisition and delivery readiness are accelerated
  • Governance and compliance frameworks are embedded early
  • Ownership transitions to Codec once operations stabilize
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The BOT structure we are executing with Codec is designed to deliver a fully operational, culturally integrated capability, not just a staffed office. As the execution partner, Trigent will build and operationalize both the innovation centres, managing talent acquisition, compliance, governance, and delivery operations.

– Rohail Qadri, President – GCC & Professional Services, Trigent

Focus on Microsoft Cloud and Enterprise Platforms

Codec’s India centres will support delivery across its Microsoft ecosystem capabilities, including:

  • Microsoft Azure and cloud infrastructure
  • AI and data-driven solutions
  • Application modernization and managed services
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform

Dual-City Strategy for Capability Diversification

By establishing operations in both Bengaluru and Hyderabad, Codec is adopting a distributed delivery model that balances capability depth with scalability.

  • Bengaluru contributes expertise in enterprise software and cloud engineering
  • Hyderabad offers strength in platform development and large-scale delivery

This dual-location approach supports access to diverse talent pools while enhancing operational continuity and scalability.

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India has the talent density that our next phase of growth demands. The professionals who join us here will be part of a company that has invested in its people’s development for over four decades. By the time the transition to full Codec ownership is complete, they will already be integral to our operations.

– Ronan Stafford, CEO, Codec

SSF Insight Box: BOT-Led GCC Buildout for Faster, De-Risked Global Expansion

The Challenge

Global enterprises entering new markets often face delays in building teams, setting up compliant operations, and achieving delivery stability. These early-stage challenges can impact speed, efficiency, and consistency of global operations.

The Intervention

The Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model enables companies to partner with GCC specialists to:

  • Establish and operationalize delivery centres efficiently
  • Build and scale talent pipelines aligned with business needs
  • Implement governance, compliance, and delivery frameworks
  • Transition ownership once operations are stable and integrated

The Impact

  • Faster operational readiness and time-to-market
  • Reduced execution risk during initial expansion phases
  • Access to established governance and delivery models
  • Smooth transition to full ownership with mature capabilities

Way Forward

Codec’s entry into India highlights a broader shift in global expansion strategies. Organizations are increasingly setting up fully integrated delivery centres from inception, rather than scaling gradually over time.

This model reflects the evolution of GCCs from cost-focused delivery units to structured capability-building platforms, where operational readiness, scalability, and long-term ownership are built into the expansion strategy from the outset.

With growing demand for cloud transformation, AI integration, and Microsoft ecosystem services, the Bengaluru and Hyderabad GCCs position Codec to expand its global delivery footprint while leveraging India as a core capability base.

Curated by SSF Global to track developments shaping the future of GCCs, enterprise ecosystems, and India’s commercial real estate landscape.

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