Leading provider of aftermarket telematics solutions in North America, Spireon has announced the launch of its subsidiary, Spireon Telematics India.
According to the company, the Indian arm, located in Bengaluru, will be led by technology veteran Pranab Das, who will oversee a growing team that currently comprises 40 engineers.
The launch of Spireon Telematics India follows the company's five-year partnership with a managed service provider in the country to tap into world-class engineering resources. Primarily focused on software development, the team grew from seven to more than 40 engineers. Today's announcement signals the transition of all those engineers to Spireon employees.
Kevin Weiss, CEO, Spireon, said, 'Launching our operations in India represents a significant milestone for Spireon and reflects our commitment to leverage the highest calibre of engineering talent—both in the US and abroad—with telematics and cloud expertise. With Pranab at the helm, this dedicated engineering hub is a critical part of our global success strategy to continue driving innovation and operational excellence. We're excited to establish this technology centre as part of Spireon's growing connected vehicle ecosystem and contribute to the company's leadership in IoT.'
Das is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience in Industrial IoT, Enterprise & Mobile Applications, Embedded Systems, Wearables and Test Automation. He has worked with leading vehicle telematics organisations, where he was instrumental in successfully setting up large offshore engineering centres in India and building high-performance teams.
Das said, 'Spireon's commitment to innovation and improving the customer experience is unparalleled, and I look forward to working with the talented team to advance the company's mission – to help businesses run smarter and people drive more safely.'