D-Link firms up investment plan for Telangana

D-Link in an agreement with State Government has decided to set up a research and development facility and network training institute in Telangana with an investment of Rs. 350 cr. The Taipei-based firm is likely to help create 1,000 jobs.

As part of the agreement, D-Link will work with the State Government to provide public Internet access by deploying Wi-Fi hotspots to help provide wireless access to all citizens and institutions.

“D-Link will also upgrade government networking infrastructure to meet the latest security standards, reducing the risk of vulnerabilities and cyber-attacks,” said IT minister K T Rama Rao.

The newly formed state has been looking for means and ways to grow employment and investments in the state. The TRS government in Telangana is looking for several new investment opportunities in the newly created state. The state has set a target to grow its IT exports to the tune of Rs 1.2 lakh crore till 2019.