The Hindu BusinessLine Tech
7/13/2026
The headline needs to capture: Deepak Satya, NTT Data, Mangaluru, AI-ready, tier-2 label challenge.
Original: Mangaluru is an AI-ready city, stop calling it tier-2: NTT Data’s Deepak Satya
Short summary
Deepak Satya, India Head of NTT DATA, argues that Mangaluru should no longer be labeled a tier-2 city because it is now AI-ready. He emphasizes building globally relevant teams and nurturing leaders in these centres. The piece reflects a broader trend of Indian tech capability expanding beyond traditional hubs.
- •NTT DATA India head says Mangaluru is AI-ready, not tier-2
- •Calls for building globally relevant teams in emerging centres
- •Reflects expansion of India's tech footprint beyond major metros
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