Marlabs to Expand India Presence

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Marlabs, headquartered in Edison, plans to expand its offshore services in India.
The company expects to increase its headcount from the present 70 to 300 by the middle of next year. The company has one offshore outsourcing center in Bangalore and as part of its expansion strategy is looking for more space in the city and beyond the city, most likely Chennai. Sunil Nambiar, Bangalore-based head of global delivery, says, “We see a greater value proposition and cost advantage in outsourcing to India. In addition, the availability of the talent pool and the advantage of a 12-hour time difference is a big factor.” He adds that although the cost advantage of offshore outsourcing to India has reduced compared to what it was three to four years ago, India is still preferred. “Last year the Indian operations contributed 20% of the overall business, going forward we expect it to increase to 40%.” more...