In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, speed, talent, and cost-efficiency are top of mind for companies seeking competitive advantage. Many global organizations—Microsoft, Google, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and countless others—are turning to India, Czech Republic, and other talent-rich regions to build Global Capability Centers (GCCs), also known as Global Delivery Centers or formerly “captives.” These hubs offer access to specialized expertise, scalable teams, and reduced overhead.
But there’s one crucial element that often gets overlooked in the rush to globalize: how to seamlessly integrate these offshore capabilities with effective, real-time collaboration, regulatory alignment, and product accountability.
That’s where the partnership between Kaleidoscope Innovation and Infosys comes in.
The GCC Boom: Why Global Companies Are Investing in India
India has become a hotspot for companies building internal hubs for IT, R&D, and technology innovation. GCCs allow organizations to “own” their operations abroad, hiring top-tier talent while reducing long-term cost. With more than 1,700 GCCs already established in India and an expected $100B+ market by 2030, this model has become a proven strategy for scaling operations.
Why it works:
- Access to highly skilled technical talent
- Cost efficiency and predictable budgets
- Ability to operate across time zones
- Speed to build and scale capabilities
MedTech, in particular, is driving this shift. As India’s medical technology market expands from $12B in 2023 to a projected $50B by 2030, more companies are embracing hybrid development models that combine offshore scale with onshore regulatory and clinical expertise. India is no longer just a back-office location—it’s emerging as a global innovation hub for digital health, diagnostics, and device R&D.
The “Follow the Sun” Model: Speed and Continuity Without Compromise
As GCCs rise, the “follow the sun” development model has become a powerful advantage—enabling teams to work in multiple time zones so product progress continues 24/7.
But making this model work isn’t just about time zones—it’s about alignment, accountability, and protecting design intent from dilution.
That’s where many companies stumble.
The Role of Onshore and Nearshore Partners in a GCC Strategy
To maximize your investment in a GCC, you need more than offshore bandwidth—you need strategic integration. Onshore and nearshore partners like Kaleidoscope Innovation and Infosys provide critical functions that cannot (and should not) be offloaded entirely:
- Real-Time Collaboration with U.S. Stakeholders
When your design team needs live feedback from U.S.-based clients, regulators, or clinical users, having a partner in the same time zone is invaluable. - Regulatory and Quality Expertise
Especially in MedTechd other regulated industries, onshore teams bring a deep understanding of U.S. FDA requirements, ISO standards, and risk management frameworks. That nuance is hard to replicate in global teams unfamiliar with regional constraints. - Ownership, Engineering Integrity, and Design Intent
Offshore teams often provide executional muscle, but design and engineering intent can get diluted without close product ownership. Kaleidoscope maintains continuity from concept to completion, protecting the integrity of the design, maintaining alignment with user needs and technical requirements, and ensuring your product vision never gets lost in translation.
The Kaleidoscope + Infosys Advantage: A Hybrid Model That Works
As a subsidiary of Infosys, Kaleidoscope Innovation is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between global delivery and onshore expertise. Together, we offer a hybrid development approach that blends scale, speed, and specialization.
What this means for your business:
- Round-the-clock productivity without loss of design fidelity
- Cost-effective scalability paired with deep domain knowledge
- Seamless communication across time zones and disciplines
- Access to more than 3,000 Infosys professionals in India
- A U.S.-based team of engineers, designers, and regulatory experts ready to integrate
“As we look ahead to 2030, we expect that 70% of Fortune 500 companies will be expanding their presence to India. The writing is on the wall–India is no longer just participating in the global tech narrative–we're authoring it.”
— Pari Natarajan, CEO of Zinnov (source: Economic Times)
At Kaleidoscope, we don’t just collaborate with global teams—we elevate them. Our role is to challenge assumptions, contribute domain expertise, and ensure each phase of your product development journey aligns with business outcomes and regulatory standards.
As product lifecycles shrink and markets become more interconnected, hybrid development models will become the norm. Organizations that master the art of synchronized, multi-region execution will outpace competitors still relying on siloed teams and linear workflows. In the near future, we expect to see more AI-assisted collaboration, automated quality validation, and near-real-time prototyping across continents. But speed alone isn’t enough. The next evolution in R&D will demand more: smarter integration of global talent, robust IP protection, and seamless alignment with converging regulatory frameworks.
That’s where Kaleidoscope and Infosys stand apart. Together, we offer a rare blend of scale and specialization, pairing continuous global delivery with deep, domain expertise in design, human factors, engineering, and regulatory affairs. The companies that win won’t just move fast–they’ll move with clarity, confidence, and a partner built for what’s next.
Global Capability Centers are unlocking new levels of scalability and productivity. As your strategic partner, we embed where it matters, bridge time zones, and bring clarity to complexity. Let’s start something, together.
This thought leadership piece was written in collaboration with Infosys Engineering Services.
Back to Insights + News-
| -
|