Hyderabad, October 2026 – Global smart building management software company Planon India has expanded its Hyderabad facility, strengthening its presence in one of India’s leading technology hubs.
The expanded centre will support Planon’s growing operations and contribute to the company’s global technology and product development activities.
Hyderabad Centre to Focus on Technology and Innovation
Planon’s expanded Hyderabad facility will focus on several key technology areas, including software engineering, product development, cloud technologies and artificial intelligence.
The centre will help develop digital solutions that enable organisations to manage workplaces, buildings and real estate more efficiently.
AI and machine learning will also play an important role. These technologies can support applications such as predictive maintenance, energy optimisation and smarter use of building spaces.
Telangana Leaders Attend Inauguration
The facility’s inauguration brought together government and company representatives, highlighting Hyderabad’s growing role in the technology sector.
Those attending included:
- Anudeep Durishetty, Joint Secretary, IT, Electronics and Communications Department, Government of Telangana
- Manne Sateesh Kumar, Chairman, Telangana Technology Services
- Henk Laracker, CEO, Planon
- Kiran Madhunapantula, Statutory Director, Planon India
- Radhika Reddy Gangarapu, Centre Head, Planon Hyderabad
Planon CEO Henk Laracker highlighted Hyderabad’s importance to the company’s global operations, particularly in research, development and operational activities.
Planon Hyderabad Centre Head Radhika Reddy Gangarapu also emphasised the city’s strong technology talent pool and its role in supporting the company’s global innovation goals.
Focus on Diversity and Inclusion
The company also highlighted its commitment to workplace diversity.
According to Planon, women represent more than 40% of its workforce in India. The company sees gender diversity as an important part of building an inclusive technology workforce.
What Planon’s Expansion Means for Hyderabad
The expansion adds to Hyderabad’s growing reputation as a destination for global technology and product development.
More Technology Opportunities
The expanded operations could support opportunities for professionals in software engineering, artificial intelligence, data science and product management.
Smart Building Innovation
Planon’s focus on connected and sustainable buildings aligns with the growing demand for energy-efficient and digitally managed workplaces.
Strengthening Hyderabad’s GCC Ecosystem
The expansion also reflects the broader growth of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in Hyderabad. Increasingly, these centres are moving beyond traditional IT support to undertake product development, engineering, research and strategic functions.
Hyderabad’s Role in the Future of Smart Buildings
The demand for intelligent and sustainable buildings is increasing as organisations look for better ways to manage energy, space and workplace operations.
With its expanded Hyderabad facility, Planon aims to combine global technology development with Hyderabad’s growing pool of skilled professionals.
The investment further strengthens Hyderabad’s position as a hub for technology innovation and could contribute to the city’s expanding smart building and digital transformation ecosystem.
