Upland Software Opens a Center of Excellence in Bengaluru, India

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Upland Software (Nasdaq: UPLD) has launched a new Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, India, aimed at expanding its global R&D capabilities. This initiative is part of Upland's strategy to leverage India's engineering talent pool to enhance its customer-driven digital transformation solutions across a library of over 31 products. Upland plans to significantly increase its R&D workforce in India within the next 12 to 18 months, reinforcing its commitment to meet evolving customer needs and deliver long-term enterprise value.

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• Opening of a new Center of Excellence in Bengaluru, India, enhancing R&D capabilities.
• Plans to significantly scale R&D employee presence in India within 12 to 18 months.
• Access to India's diverse talent pool supports long-term enterprise value.

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By investing in India’s engineering talent pool, Upland plans to expand its global R&D team by 2023

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Upland Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: UPLD) today announced that it has opened a Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, India as part of its continued offshore expansion efforts. This new CoE will serve as Upland’s global engineering cornerstone, further accelerating the company’s ability to deliver customer-driven digital transformation solutions through its growing library of 31+ products.

“Our number one priority has and will always be focused on providing long-term value for the enterprise. To do this, we need to ensure that Upland stays on pace to meet the evolving needs of our customers and build the functionality that puts our users in a position to be successful," said Dan Doman, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Upland. "Expanding our global engineering team in India, where there is a large and diverse pool of technology talent, gives Upland the leverage we need to nurture that mission.”

At the beginning of 2022, Srinivas Sampath was hired as Vice President of R&D and Site Leader in Bengaluru. He comes to Upland with over 20 years of experience in building India-based CoE’s for top North American and European software companies and will lead the company’s expansion efforts in the country.

“With the backing of a well-capitalized, global software company and an executive team that firmly believes in its people, I’m thrilled about the opportunity to build this new CoE for Upland,” said Sampath. “The talent available in India gives us the opportunity to expand an incredible team of R&D experts that supports Upland’s customer and product vision.”

Upland’s global operating model ensures that the company has the flexibility to hire and retain talent from across the world. Over the course of the next 12 to 18 months, Upland intends to significantly scale its full-time R&D employee presence in India. To view all job openings at Upland and to learn more about its products, visit www.uplandsoftware.com.

About Upland

Upland helps global businesses accelerate digital transformation with a powerful cloud software library that provides choice, flexibility, and value. Our growing library of products delivers the "last mile" plug-in processes, reporting, and job specific workflows that major cloud platforms and homegrown systems don’t provide. We focus on specific business challenges and support every corner of the organization, operating at scale and delivering quick time to value for our 1,700+ enterprise customers. To learn more, visit www.uplandsoftware.com.

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Source: Upland Software, Inc.

FAQ

What is the purpose of the new Center of Excellence opened by Upland (UPLD)?

The Center of Excellence in Bengaluru aims to expand Upland's global R&D capabilities and enhance customer-driven digital transformation solutions.

How many products does Upland offer as of the press release?

Upland offers a growing library of over 31 products.

What are Upland's plans for R&D expansion in India?

Upland intends to significantly increase its full-time R&D employee presence in India over the next 12 to 18 months.

Who leads the new Center of Excellence in Bengaluru?

Srinivas Sampath, with over 20 years of experience, is the Vice President of R&D and Site Leader.