WPP PLC 
29 July, 2014
Excellence in engineering
The initial phase will focus on AKQA's deep relationships with the world's largest platform vendors, and their already successful relationship with Adobe. Building upon already well-established excellence in delivery and creativity on the Adobe Marketing Cloud (AMC), Gurgaon will extend this capability and become the AMC Technology Centre of Excellence for AKQA.
AKQA Chief Technology Officer Ben Jones said: "It's a proud moment for AKQA to be established in such a vibrant and exciting market. Focusing on Gurgaon as a Technology Centre of Excellence has enabled AKQA to further advance and scale our relationship with Adobe. AKQA brings something different to a highly skilled technologist than our competitors, everyone benefits: our clients, the market and AKQA."
"Partnering with global companies like AKQA is strategic for Adobe as we continue to accelerate the adoption of our digital marketing solutions in new and emerging markets," said Jay Sampson, Vice President of Global Sales at Adobe. "AKQA's new office in Gurgaon represents exciting opportunities for both companies to provide world-class solutions, upon the Adobe Marketing Cloud, across the globe."
Anurag Bhatnagar, Director of Client Services for AKQA in Gurgaon, said: "Consumer behaviour in India is changing rapidly, and our ability to drive cohesive, ideas-led experiences for brands across multiple touch points will remain the keystone of our DNA in India. I am truly excited and proud to be part of AKQA's journey."
With ambitious plans in motion, AKQA is already attracting the best talent and building the most incredible Engineering team. In true AKQA style, this is about being the best, not about being the biggest. The second phase is already approaching and will see the very best creative minds from the local market come together with simply beautiful design skills to digitally transform our clients' businesses.
Gurgaon will employ around 50 specialists by the end of the year. In June 2014 AKQA announced the opening of their office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. AKQA has 1,600 employees around the world.
About AKQA
AKQA is an ideas and innovation company. We collaborate with clients to create the future. www.akqa.com
Media contact:
Sorcha Lewis
PR & Marketing Manager
+44 203 217 7765
sorcha.lewis@akqa.com
Recent examples of AKQA's work:
• AudiUSA.com: the world's most advanced automotive digital platform introduces state-of-the-art technology and world-first innovations including HD quality cinematic car configuration, and responsive and adaptive design to deliver a stunning experience on all devices, and a self-learning, predictive personalisation engine to deliver a journey that's relevant to each user.
• Fly Delta for mobile: the easiest to use and feature-rich mobile travel experience. Fly Delta provides all the services you need in the palm of your hand, including the ability to find, compare and book flights; check in with your e-boarding pass; get flight status and receive flight and gate change notifications; view or change your seat; view expanded airport maps, public transportation details and weather information.
• World Wildlife Together app: creating interactive awareness about endangered species among a new generation of supporters. Sharing the intimate lives and fascinating stories of the world's most amazing animals in a way that's never been seen before. After more than one million downloads in over 150 countries, people are now closer to WWF's work and the animals they are helping to protect.
• Nike Training Club app: democratising personal training for women by providing friendly encouragement and motivation. Over 10 million downloads and 600,000 workouts every week, Nike Training Club has created a community of women who work out with the app every single day.
• Nike The Chance: a ground-breaking idea using social media to discover the world's best unsigned footballing talent. Two players discovered through Nike The Chance have represented their countries on the journey to this year's FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Excellence in engineering
- AKQA opens office in Gurgaon, India
- Hiring only the best talent to serve creativity in engineering
- Focused on specialised technical capabilities and solutions crafted around key technology partnerships that will service global clients
- Ambitious plans to disrupt
The initial phase will focus on AKQA's deep relationships with the world's largest platform vendors, and their already successful relationship with Adobe. Building upon already well-established excellence in delivery and creativity on the Adobe Marketing Cloud (AMC), Gurgaon will extend this capability and become the AMC Technology Centre of Excellence for AKQA.
AKQA Chief Technology Officer Ben Jones said: "It's a proud moment for AKQA to be established in such a vibrant and exciting market. Focusing on Gurgaon as a Technology Centre of Excellence has enabled AKQA to further advance and scale our relationship with Adobe. AKQA brings something different to a highly skilled technologist than our competitors, everyone benefits: our clients, the market and AKQA."
"Partnering with global companies like AKQA is strategic for Adobe as we continue to accelerate the adoption of our digital marketing solutions in new and emerging markets," said Jay Sampson, Vice President of Global Sales at Adobe. "AKQA's new office in Gurgaon represents exciting opportunities for both companies to provide world-class solutions, upon the Adobe Marketing Cloud, across the globe."
Anurag Bhatnagar, Director of Client Services for AKQA in Gurgaon, said: "Consumer behaviour in India is changing rapidly, and our ability to drive cohesive, ideas-led experiences for brands across multiple touch points will remain the keystone of our DNA in India. I am truly excited and proud to be part of AKQA's journey."
With ambitious plans in motion, AKQA is already attracting the best talent and building the most incredible Engineering team. In true AKQA style, this is about being the best, not about being the biggest. The second phase is already approaching and will see the very best creative minds from the local market come together with simply beautiful design skills to digitally transform our clients' businesses.
Gurgaon will employ around 50 specialists by the end of the year. In June 2014 AKQA announced the opening of their office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. AKQA has 1,600 employees around the world.
About AKQA
AKQA is an ideas and innovation company. We collaborate with clients to create the future. www.akqa.com
Media contact:
Sorcha Lewis
PR & Marketing Manager
+44 203 217 7765
sorcha.lewis@akqa.com
Recent examples of AKQA's work:
• AudiUSA.com: the world's most advanced automotive digital platform introduces state-of-the-art technology and world-first innovations including HD quality cinematic car configuration, and responsive and adaptive design to deliver a stunning experience on all devices, and a self-learning, predictive personalisation engine to deliver a journey that's relevant to each user.
• Fly Delta for mobile: the easiest to use and feature-rich mobile travel experience. Fly Delta provides all the services you need in the palm of your hand, including the ability to find, compare and book flights; check in with your e-boarding pass; get flight status and receive flight and gate change notifications; view or change your seat; view expanded airport maps, public transportation details and weather information.
• World Wildlife Together app: creating interactive awareness about endangered species among a new generation of supporters. Sharing the intimate lives and fascinating stories of the world's most amazing animals in a way that's never been seen before. After more than one million downloads in over 150 countries, people are now closer to WWF's work and the animals they are helping to protect.
• Nike Training Club app: democratising personal training for women by providing friendly encouragement and motivation. Over 10 million downloads and 600,000 workouts every week, Nike Training Club has created a community of women who work out with the app every single day.
• Nike The Chance: a ground-breaking idea using social media to discover the world's best unsigned footballing talent. Two players discovered through Nike The Chance have represented their countries on the journey to this year's FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
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