Apple maps development office inaugurated in Hyderabad

Apple Inc has opened a new office in Hyderabad today, focusing on the development of Maps for its products including iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.

Speaking on the occasion, Apple CEO, Cook said that, this investment will accelerate the Maps development and create up to 4,000 jobs.

Apple however maintained mum on the quantum of investment that it intends to invest on the facility.

“We are thrilled to open this new office in Hyderabad which will focus on Maps development. The talent here in the local area is incredible and we are looking forward to expanding our relationships and introducing more universities and partners to our platforms as we scale our operations,” Cook said.

“Including 3D views and flyover feature, Apple has been adding several new features to Maps to support the customers in finding convenient places to shop, eat and explore,” a statement from Cook read.

Apple added Transit, iOS 9, offers a combination of trains, subways, buses and walking, which is already available in more than 300 cities across the world.

The new facility, located on the Waverock campus, Hyderabad, will provide a world-class, LEED-certified home for the expanding Maps team, the statement added.

Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Telangana Chief Minister KCR said that, the state is honored that Apple chose Hyderabad as a home for its Maps development office.

“This will create thousands of jobs here and is a testament to our proactive approach, quality infrastructure and the excellent talent base we have in the region,” KCR said.

RMSI is a global IT services company providing GIS, modeling and analytics and software services.

CEO of RMSI Anup Jindal said, “Apple is one of the most innovative companies in the world. We are very proud they chose us to partner with for this important project. We are experts in geospatial data and we will be hiring thousands of people from the local area to support this effort.”

Apple supports over 6,40,000 iOS app developer jobs and other positions related to the iOS ecosystem across India, the statement said.