US-based open source cybersecurity firm Sonatype has launched its largest global R&D hub in Hyderabad to accelerate innovation in AI-driven software supply chain security and open-source intelligence.
The Telangana IT and Industries Department has inaugurated a new Global Capability Centre (GCC) established by US-based AI-driven open source cybersecurity firm Sonatype in Hyderabad’s HiTech City. The facility, opened on November 10, represents Sonatype’s largest and fastest-growing research and development hub worldwide.
Currently employing 50 specialists, the company plans to expand the centre’s workforce to 200 deep-tech engineers, product leaders, data scientists, and AI experts by next year. The Hyderabad GCC will focus on advancing research in software supply chain security, AI and ML-based software security, cloud-native development, and open-source intelligence.
The inauguration was led by Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary for IT and Industries, and Sai Krishna, IT Advisor to Minister Sridhar Babu, in the presence of Sonatype’s management.
“Hyderabad has quickly become one of the fastest-growing hubs for Global Capability Centers, where leading companies are building and managing their most critical and innovation-driven work. By next year, Hyderabad will reach its first milestone of 500 GCCs, creating thousands of high-value technology jobs, reinforcing the city’s position as a global hub for talent and innovation,” said Sanjay Kumar.
“India is leading a global technology transformation, not only as a hub for engineering excellence, but as a model for how nations can embrace AI responsibly and securely,” said Bhagwat Swaroop, CEO, Sonatype, adding that Hyderabad has become a magnet for the world’s most innovative companies.
The initiative positions India as a global centre for open source security innovation, showcasing how open collaboration and AI-driven R&D are shaping secure digital ecosystems.
