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Microsoft plans research facility in Bangalore

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Bangalore , Dec. 1

MICROSOFT Research said on Wednesday that it has selected Bangalore as the location for its third research facility outside the US.

Microsoft Research Lab India Pvt Ltd, scheduled to open in January 2005, plans to employ about 24 scientists, interns and support staff in the first year, the company said in a press release.

The India mission of the lab will be to conduct long-term basic and applied research. It will also collaborate with Indian research institutions and universities as part of Microsoft's ongoing commitment to engaging with academic and scientific communities worldwide to accelerate scientific progress and innovation in computer science and software engineering.

"India's unique environment is a strong complement to Microsoft's worldwide research efforts," said Mr P. Anandan, Managing Director of Microsoft Research India.

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