“Most of our future AI innovations across the ERP and other lines of business will be based here in Pune,” said Amit Sharma as QAD | Redzone inaugurated its new regional innovation and engineering hub in Pune, reinforcing the company’s commitment to AI-led innovation, advanced engineering capabilities, and next-generation manufacturing technologies.

The new facility, located in Wakad, marks a strategic expansion of QAD | Redzone’s global engineering and product innovation ecosystem. The company said the hub will focus on accelerating AI-first product development, strengthening scalable system engineering, and enhancing service delivery capabilities for global customers.

Speaking to AI Spectrum during the launch, Sharma highlighted India’s growing role in the company’s global innovation strategy.

“We at QAD are really excited to open our centre. We have been in India for the last 20 years, primarily with our centre in Mumbai. Now, with the growth that we are seeing, we are expanding in Pune,” he said.

QAD, which has operated in the enterprise manufacturing technology sector for over 40 years, provides solutions aimed at helping mid-market manufacturers improve operational efficiency from the shop floor to enterprise management. Its portfolio includes ERP platforms, Redzone productivity solutions, and AI-enabled manufacturing technologies.

According to Sharma, the company is witnessing significant momentum around artificial intelligence adoption in manufacturing, particularly in enabling customers to derive greater value from their existing technology investments.

“India is seeing exciting developments around AI, and we couldn’t think of any other place to have our innovation centre than India,” he added.

The Pune hub has launched with around 400 employees and is expected to scale further in the coming years. The company said the centre will contribute to the advancement of manufacturing technologies globally, with a focus on sectors such as automotive manufacturing and industrial technology.

“The companies that will lead the next decade will not be the ones with the biggest systems. They will be the ones who can execute, adapt, and make decisions faster than everyone else,” said Sanjay Brahmawar. “AI is fundamentally changing how manufacturing operates, and we intend to be at the center of that transformation.”

Brahmawar described the Pune facility as a strategic engineering and AI hub that will help shape the future of manufacturing technology.

“India has some of the best engineering talent in the world, and this investment enhances our ability to build faster, innovate faster, and deliver meaningful business outcomes for manufacturers globally,” he said. “We are building for the future, and we are building with ambition.”

The Pune hub will focus on accelerating development across AI, cloud platforms, product engineering, industrial data systems, customer experience, and scalable global operations. The company said the facility will also strengthen its ability to support manufacturers dealing with supply chain volatility, labour shortages, operational complexity, and evolving global trade dynamics.

The centre is expected to become a key innovation base for industries including automotive, industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, and life sciences, where manufacturers are increasingly prioritising AI-driven operational agility and real-time execution.

“This investment reflects both confidence and intent,” said Rajeev Purohit. “We are building an engineering organisation designed for the AI era, one that combines deep manufacturing expertise, modern cloud architecture, and agentic AI capabilities. Pune will play a pivotal role in helping us drive innovation at a global scale.”

Senior leadership attending the inauguration included Brahmawar, Sharma, Purohit, Kara Bellamy, and Robin Colman, alongside regional leaders including Anand Chiddarwar, Chaitanya Josyula, Dwarak Bakshi, and Anil Gunda.

The launch underscores QAD | Redzone’s long-term commitment to India as a strategic centre for engineering excellence, AI innovation, and global scale.