Digi-Key launches global capability centre in Bengaluru

Digi-Key Electronics, has launched its first Global Capability Centre (GCC). The 30,000 sq. ft. facility in Bhartiya City, Bengaluru, India, was recently inaugurated with the presence of several key leaders from Digi-Key and its support partner, SMC Squared (SMC²). 

Digi-Key’s GCC facility at Bengaluru is the first of its kind to be set up by the company. The GCC will serve as an epicentre for technology and innovation for Digi-Key’s operations globally, supporting the organisation in keeping pace with its suppliers’ and customers’ demands for services and innovation. The Global Capability Centre is an integral part of Digi-Key’s long-term strategy.  

“The industry is moving at a phenomenal pace that requires all players to constantly innovate and integrate technologies,” said Ramesh Babu, chief information officer at Digi-Key. “In this period of strained supply chains, Digi-Key is playing a critical role in supplying the components that global companies and innovators need to design and build their systems. Our IT team is one of the many departments helping Digi-Key process and ship more than 27,000 packages per day. Our new Global Capability Centre expands our talent strategy and is about making our employees feel truly valued.”

Patricia Connolly, CEO and Partner of SMC², Digi-Key’s chosen implementation partner, said, “We are honoured to partner with Digi-Key to create their India technology hub for innovation and development. Digi-Key India’s focus will be to empower highly skilled and talented team members to drive business critical technology initiatives, supporting Digi-Key’s market prominence. In India, Digi-Key’s GCC is poised to be on a high growth trajectory, creating many, significant high-tech opportunities.”

For more information, please visit the Digi-Key website.