Consulting, technology, and outsourcing services provider Capgemini has inaugrated a competency centre, CUBE in support of the SAP HANA platform for enhanced Business Information Management (BIM) Experience. The competency centre CUBE is launched in Mumbai, India.

To drive high-performing, "big data" analysis, handling huge volumes of data in real time for instant business insight, the CUBE is now equipped with in-memory computing technology, in cooperation with SAP.

With the inaugration of CUBE, Capgemini expands its Global BIM Service Line capability and the centre will act as an interactive showcase where customers can experience innovative SAP HANA-based information management offerings.

In addition, customers can interact with subject matter experts on-site or through video connections from around the globe, examine offerings created to address specific customer issues, and review proofs of concept and technology innovations, as well as productivity tools.

Capgemini plans to create and build proof-of-concept offerings using SAP HANA at the CUBE to showcase its capabilities to its existing and prospective customers, across all industry sectors including Energy and Utilities, Retail, Healthcare and Life Sciences.

Capgemini BIM Service Line Global Head Paul Nannetti said Capgemini is delighted to open this new centre specialising in SAP HANA and in-memory computing technology.

"This center will further strengthen our data analytics capabilities, which is fundamental to helping enterprises leverage the rising volumes and speed of data in our increasingly global, mobile and social world. We will continue to focus and invest in Business Information Management to help customers unlock the power of their data," said Nannetti.