To further strengthen its capabilities and competencies in the new digital services areas and Enterprise IT. KONE has inaugurated a new technology and innovation function in Pune, India. This will be an extension of the India Technology and Engineering Center (ITEC) organization presently operating from Chennai.
Pune, due to the presence of several well-known educational institutions in the city. Has emerged as a major educational hub in recent times, with nearly half of the total international students in the country studying there. Research institutes of information technology, education, management, and training attract students and professionals from India and overseas.
The operations in the Pune office located at Kennedy Road, Sangamwadi, will focus on enterprise monitoring. Service management for IT Solutions and digital development competencies for smart people flow Solutions. Co-creation with startups and technology partners will be a big part of the way of working.
KONE has recently launched the 24/7 IoT connected elevators and escalators service technology in India. In collaboration with the recognized leader in cognitive computing, IBM Watson, this is yet another breakthrough innovation that will result in fewer faults, faster repairs. And real peace of mind for the customer. Using the latest technology, the elevators and escalators can now speak their minds and keep technicians one step ahead of what’s happening.
Data relating to key operating parameters, usage statistics, and faults are gathered from the Elevators and Escalators. All the information is sent in real-time to cloud service, where the analytics are located. ITEC, Pune will remotely monitor the 24/7 Connected elevators and escalators equipment to ensure less equipment downtime, fewer faults, and detailed information on maintenance tasks.
ITEC has been a key location for competencies in Technology and Engineering serving various Global units in KONE. The Pune center will further strengthen the capabilities of the India Technology and Engineering Center (ITEC)in this direction. Chennai remains to be the KONE India head office and the main location for Technology and Engineering operations.
Despite the current economic conditions being challenging, KONE has complete trust in India’s long-term growth and potential. As it continues to create jobs and hire more talent to build capabilities for now and future. At the new Technology function in Pune, KONE will start hiring engineers and over a period of time. Over 120 employees will be on board to make it more robust and efficient for enhanced R&D capabilities. Pune ITEC will also have a world-class customer experience center.
At the inauguration, Mr.Maciej Kranz, EVP- Chief Technology Officer, KONE Corporation said, “Innovation has been a strategic imperative for KONE globally. Constantly developing our technology is an integral part of our commitment to improve the flow of urban life and to achieve that. Our technology centers around the world work together with customers, suppliers, strategic partners, research institutes, and other KONE units. India is an important destination with a highly talented workforce of engineers and technical staff who, equipped with advanced research facilities, will support our global production.”
KONE always aims to bring in the customer and end-user perspective when developing products. Mr. Amit Gossain, Managing Director, KONE India explained, “Innovation has been one of the most significant elements of KONE and there is always a lot of focus on research and development. While designing our products for the Indian market, we provide a unique mix of global expertise and Indian requirements. Through India Technology and Engineering Center, we bring global technologies to India and customize them based on Indian needs. With stronger research, technological development, and engineering collaboration here in India. But we can serve the growing Indian market with even more innovative solutions.”
About KONE
At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators. And automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings. In 2018, KONE had annual net sales of EUR 9.1 billion, and at the end of the year over 57,000 employees. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland. http://www.kone.com
About KONE India
KONE’s presence in India dates back to 1984 and today it is the leading elevator company in India Based in Chennai. Also, KONE India serves customers all over the country through its 50+ branches and provides sustainable People Flow™ solutions for India’s rapidly growing cities. It employs 5000+ people in the country.
KONE’s production unit in Chennai produces elevators for the Indian market as well as for Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Chennai also has three training centers where KONE’s installation engineers and field mechanics are trained to meet KONE India’s strong reputation for high quality and uncompromised safety. As well as the expectations of Indian customers when installing and maintaining elevators and escalators. KONE’s global technology and also engineering center in Chennai. Also, which is one of the eight global R&D centers, is a testing and research hub. But which supports the latest technology and development of future KONE solutions. For more information, please visit www.kone.in
