US-based cybersecurity firm N-able Inc opened a Global Capability Center (GCC) in Bengaluru on Monday, marking a significant expansion of its Indian operations. According to reports from Business Standard, the center currently employs more than 100 people and serves N-able's global client base of more than 500,000 organizations. The company provides IT management, cybersecurity, and data protection software to this extensive customer base. The Bengaluru centre will support a range of core functions, including engineering, product management, user experience, and security operations, as confirmed by Business Wire. CEO John Pagliuca told Reuters that "The reason we're in Bengaluru is capability. Our priority is to build for the long term, with the right people and a strong foundation, not to pursue a short-term headcount play."
CEO John Pagliuca announced plans to expand the India workforce by at least 50% by the end of 2026, as reported by Business Standard. The expansion is specifically targeting India's deep pool of AI and cybersecurity talent, with Pagliuca emphasizing that the move is driven primarily by access to talent rather than cost reduction. The CEO stated that N-able's priority is building for the long term with the right people and strong foundation, not pursuing short-term headcount growth. According to Business Wire, the company is targeting 50%+ growth by 2026 to boost SMB cyber resilience and fast-track next-generation capabilities from AI-powered innovation to modernized security operations. As reported by Las Vegas Sun News, the expansion reinforces N-able's long-term investment in India as a strategic innovation focus, supporting local job creation, and strengthening Bengaluru's role as a cyber talent centre.
The expansion comes amid a broader boom in India's GCC ecosystem, with the country's GCC workforce projected to reach 2.36 million employees by the end of 2026, according to a report by industry body Nasscom and consultancy Zinnov, as reported by Business Standard. The growth is being driven primarily by AI and cybersecurity demand, making India an attractive destination for technology companies seeking specialized talent. As reported by Reuters, cybersecurity and AI among the most in-demand skills in India's GCC workforce, reflecting the evolving threat landscape and AI reshaping the technology landscape. This investment in Bengaluru reflects N-able's commitment to helping businesses minimize risk, respond effectively, and maintain continuity in one of the world's fastest-growing cybersecurity markets.
The launch comes as cybercriminals increasingly use generative AI to carry out sophisticated, automated attacks, according to Business Standard. Pagliuca confirmed that the Bengaluru team will play a key role in developing defensive AI capabilities, including automated threat detection, monitoring and faster response times. According to Las Vegas Sun News, Mike Adler, Chief Technology and Product Officer at N-able, emphasized that "With deep expertise under one roof in Bengaluru, we're fast-tracking the next generation of capabilities from AI-powered innovation to modernised security operations." The expansion also supports stronger compliance readiness and cyber resilience for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in India, where organizations are navigating rising cyber risk alongside data protection requirements. However, N-able did not disclose its current market penetration among Indian small and medium-sized businesses or specific revenue targets for the country.
CEO John Pagliuca emphasized the strategic importance of the Bengaluru expansion, stating that "Opening our Bengaluru office is an important step in how we scale true business resilience by investing in a market with deep technical talent. India plays a critical role in helping businesses address cyber risk, compliance demands, and operational complexity, not only locally, but for global organisations looking to build resilience at scale." As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and AI continues to reshape the technology landscape, the company will use the centre to accelerate AI-powered capabilities and modernised security operations that help IT providers manage risk. The move reflects N-able's focus on India's technical talent pool at a time when demand for cybersecurity and artificial intelligence skills is surging across the GCC sector.
