Sonatype opens Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad to advance AI-driven open-source cybersecurity innovation
The center was inaugurated by Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary for Information Technology, Electronics, Communications & Industries, Government of Telangana, in the presence of Sai Krishna, IT Advisor to the state IT Minister, and Sonatype’s global leadership team including Bhagwat Swaroop, CEO; Mitchell Johnson, Chief Product Development Officer; Abhishek Chauhan, Head of India and Senior Director of Technology; and Megan Lueders, Chief Marketing Officer.
The U.S.-based leader in software supply chain security establishes its largest R&D hub in India, reinforcing Hyderabad’s position as a global technology powerhouse
Hyderabad, Nov 12: Sonatype, the Maryland-headquartered global leader in AI-driven open-source cybersecurity, has announced the opening of its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, India. Located in HITEC City, the new facility will serve as Sonatype’s largest and fastest-growing R&D hub globally, employing over 200 deep-tech engineers, product leaders, data scientists, and AI specialists focused on advancing software supply chain security and open-source innovation.
The center was inaugurated by Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary for Information Technology, Electronics, Communications & Industries, Government of Telangana, in the presence of Sai Krishna, IT Advisor to the state IT Minister, and Sonatype’s global leadership team including Bhagwat Swaroop, CEO; Mitchell Johnson, Chief Product Development Officer; Abhishek Chauhan, Head of India and Senior Director of Technology; and Megan Lueders, Chief Marketing Officer.
A major boost to Hyderabad’s GCC ecosystem
Welcoming the initiative, Sanjay Kumar said, “Hyderabad has quickly become one of the fastest-growing hubs for Global Capability Centers, where leading companies are building and managing their most critical and innovation-driven work. With its strong pool of talent, culture of innovation, and industry-friendly policies, Hyderabad continues to attract the world’s top technology firms. Sonatype’s new Global Innovation Center is another milestone in this journey. By next year, Hyderabad will reach its first milestone of 500 GCCs, creating thousands of high-value technology jobs, reinforcing the city’s position as a global hub for talent and innovation.”
Advancing secure software supply chain innovation
The Hyderabad GCC will play a pivotal role in enhancing Sonatype’s Nexus platform, driving next-generation automation, scalability, and customer experience. It will also help global enterprises comply with emerging cybersecurity frameworks such as CERT-IN guidelines, Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) mandates, and the SEBI Cyber Resilience Framework, further strengthening Sonatype’s leadership in secure software supply chain management.
With over 15 million developers and a customer base that includes 70% of Fortune 500 companies, Sonatype’s open-source innovation—rooted in its Maven Central and Nexus Repository heritage—has shaped how developers build, share, and secure software for more than two decades.
“India is the epicenter of global tech innovation”: Sonatype CEO
“India is leading a global technology transformation — not only as a hub for engineering excellence, but as a model for how nations can embrace AI responsibly and securely,” said Bhagwat Swaroop, CEO, Sonatype. “Hyderabad has become a magnet for the world’s most innovative companies, making India the epicenter of software development powered by open source and AI. With the launch of our India Innovation Hub, Sonatype is tapping into one of the world’s most dynamic technology ecosystems — accelerating innovation that benefits not just India, but the global developer community.”
Adding to this, Abhishek Chauhan, Head of India and Senior Director of Technology, said, “Our Hyderabad Innovation Hub represents Sonatype’s belief in the power of local talent to make a global impact. This isn’t just a new office — it’s where some of the brightest minds in engineering, open source, and AI will help shape the future of secure software development for the world.”
Strengthening India’s AI and cybersecurity talent landscape
Sonatype’s investment in India marks a strategic expansion of its global R&D footprint and reinforces Hyderabad’s standing as a next-generation hub for digital engineering and secure software development. The new GCC is expected to play a key role in nurturing local innovation, cybersecurity expertise, and AI-driven product development, contributing to India’s growing prominence in the global technology ecosystem.
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