Pandemic proves blessing in disguise for satellite centres of Infopark Kochi campuses

The pandemic and the resultant disruptions in the work tradition seem to have come as a blessing in disguise for the satellite centres of Infopark Kochi at Koratty and Cherthala.

With Work From Home (WFH) being the brand new norm, IT corporations using folks from throughout the State now appear more and more lured by the idea of Work Near Home because the State is being unlocked with restrictions. Unlike the final greater than a decade since they turned operational – the satellite centre at Koratty was arrange in 2009 and at Cherthala in 2012 – when the expansion was reasonably slow-paced, the challenges inflicted by the pandemic appear to have led to higher recognition of the services they provide.

“We are receiving more inquiries both from the existing companies in Kochi to set up their own satellite campuses in these centres and new players as well. We are now promoting the potential of these satellite centres through digital medium to tap into this new-found demand,” mentioned Arun Rajeevan, supervisor (advertising and marketing), Infoparks Kerala.

Sandwiched between Kochi and Thrissur alongside the extremely accessible nationwide freeway, the Koratty park provides the perfect location for the workforce from in and across the space in comparison with travelling all the best way to the Kochi campus. Proximity to the airport and prime quality well being care services being the opposite main sights for the staff and the businesses.

Feasibility is one other main promoting level of these centres with the per sq. ft price at Koratty being about ₹15 decrease than what it’s at Kochi whereas at Cherthala park it’s decrease by round ₹10-₹12 than at Koratty.

“Our unit at Koratty proved highly useful during the pandemic as it was far easily accessible to our workforce from the area. This has resulted in increased productivity as well,” mentioned Robin V.S, supervisor, services and administration, Qburst Technologies Private Limited, which has a workforce of 250 workers, one of the biggest at Koratty.

Feathersoft Info Solutions Private Limited, one other software program firm working from Koratty since 2017, is about to present extra focus to its centre contemplating the plain benefits it supplied through the pandemic. “With a few engineering institutes around, there is easy access to a talent pool. Its far more feasible to retain space at the Koratty centre compared to Kochi. Also, the campus offers a far more quaint and peaceful setting ideal for techies,” mentioned George Vargese, director of the corporate.