Mladá Boleslav, 28 March 2024 – Škoda Auto is opening a Volkswagen Group Technology Solutions India (VWITS) regional office in Prague. The new facility will strengthen collaboration and create new links with specialists in India, where VWITS operates one of its significant global IT centers. The strategic partnership and further development of in-house expertise underline Škoda Auto’s efforts towards advancing digitalisation, a cornerstone of the Next Level – Škoda Strategy 2030. This partnership is aimed at further expanding the global reach of VWITS and enhancing the IT capabilities of Škoda Auto.
Bridging the Czech Republic and India
The launch of the new IT hub connects local experts and Group professionals and serves as a bridge between the Czech Republic and India. The Volkswagen Group, via VWITS, runs a major IT center in South Asia, employing 2,600+ computing specialists. In India, Škoda Auto assumes operational and strategic leadership for the Volkswagen Group and its brands, recognizing its significance. This role underscores India’s significance in the Czech carmaker’s internationalisation strategy.
In 2018, Škoda Auto expanded the largest corporate data centre in the Czech Republic with a projected computing capacity of 15 petaFLOPS. Moreover, the car manufacturer increasingly uses virtual reality, artificial intelligence and cloud services. Advanced IT solutions are applied in developing and testing new vehicles and advanced manufacturing equipment, as well as Industry 4.0 technologies. These solutions also support the development and management of data within the on-board software and hardware of its models. These and other services and solutions will also benefit from the strategic partnership.
Further strengthening in-house IT expertise at Škoda Auto
The new VWITS regional office will initially offer positions for 30 experts. They will be collaborating with their colleagues in India to support Škoda Auto’s diverse IT portfolio. The primary focus of the new workspace will be cooperation with local software providers, for example in logistics, production, and car sales. This in turn will enhance in-house IT expertise and intensify international collaboration and talent exchange between the two countries. It will also enable long-term internships for international candidates.
Škoda Auto has opened a new IT hub in Vysočany, Prague. This hub will work alongside Škoda’s existing IT departments on advanced technologies like AI and data analysis. The building also hosts the SAP competence centre for Volkswagen Group companies operated by Škoda Auto. Additionally, it houses the non-profit educational institute 42 Prague, where future software developers receive innovative training for a career in IT.
Škoda Auto is constantly seeking and creating opportunities for developing IT solutions. For example, it recently hosted the BeeGreen hackathon for seven teams comprising 60 international IT experts. The two-day programming marathon offered IT companies a unique platform to showcase their expertise and generate innovative ideas around sustainability.
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