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• Google has chosen Hyderabad, India, to establish its Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC), the first in the Asia-Pacific region.
• The GSEC will focus on developing advanced security and online safety products, contributing to the digital safety of businesses, government institutions, and citizens.
• Google, which has its largest employee base in Hyderabad, is also planning to establish a major Cloud Centre of Excellence (Google C-CoE) in the city.
• The establishment of GSEC in Hyderabad is a significant milestone in India's journey towards becoming a global leader in cybersecurity.

Google, the tech giant, has made a significant move by choosing Hyderabad, India, to establish its Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC). This centre is the first of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region, following Tokyo, and only the fifth globally, with similar facilities in Dublin, Munich, and Malaga. The GSEC is a specialized international cybersecurity hub that will play a vital role in developing advanced security and online safety products for the Indian context. The centre will focus on cutting-edge research, AI-driven security solutions, and creating a collaborative platform for leading experts and researchers in cybersecurity.

Hyderabad: A Global Hub for Cybersecurity

The establishment of GSEC in Hyderabad is expected to be transformative for the city and the state, bringing in best-in-class safety engineers, local policy experts, and collaboration with academic institutions and government partners to address the unique challenges of cybersecurity in India. It will contribute to enhancing the digital safety of businesses, government institutions, and citizens, besides leading to the creation of thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities. The decision to establish the GSEC in Hyderabad was announced on October 3, 2024, at the Google for India 2024 Conclave, leading to a feisty competition between states to bag this investment.

Google's Expansion and Future Plans in India

Google, which has its largest employee base in Hyderabad, is currently building its largest office in the world outside of its headquarters here. The company is also in discussions to establish a major Cloud Centre of Excellence (Google C-CoE) in Hyderabad, with cutting-edge competencies. The company will also explore an agreement to partner with the Telangana government to set up India's first Google-powered Intelligent Traffic Management System. This will harness the power of Google Maps, AI, Live Camera Stream data management, and real-time traffic signaling management, among others.