Trilliant sets up ODC

US-based Trilliant Networks, which specialises in wireless network solutions and software for advanced metering and grid management applications, has set up an offshore development centre (ODC) with Tarang Software in Bangalore.

The ODC will focus on software development for Trilliant's applications. While the core architecture of the software will be developed in the US, the peripherals around data, device software, customer profiling, diagnostic tools, business intelligence applications and software for power theft will be developed at the Bangalore ODC.

"Close to 30 per cent of the entire software development work is being carried out at the ODC. We expect to double it in the next 18 months to include technical support for our customers," said Trilliant Networks India country manager Venki Ramachandran.

The privately-held company has secured contracts for over 3 million meters to be supported by its network solutions and services. Presently, it has over 100 utility customers including Baltimore Gas & Electric, Duke Energy, Hydro One, Milton Hydro and Union Gas in the US and Canada.

"Going forward, we expect the Bangalore ODC to take part in systems integration for clients apart from working on core architecture software," Venki added.

Trilliant is also looking at the Indian market for growth. "The Indian market for such applications is still evolving. There have been some pilot projects in a few states. We are yet to see proper installations. However, there is a lot of interest from property developers, who are keen on metering energy usage in their projects," he stated.

For Tarang Software, which specialises in software development for product companies, this is the 20th ODC. The $5 million company is a niche player in the e-learning and payments services, offering end-to-end business solutions.

"This is a new project in the energy sector which we intend to develop further. We are looking for similar assignments," said Tarang CEO V Rama Kumar.

Funded by two US-based venture capital firms "" Global Internet Ventures and West Bridge Capital Ventures "" Tarang Software employs close to 300 personnel. It intends to double the headcount over the next one year by opening a second development centre in Bangalore.