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StarRez launches global innovatiion hub in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Nov 10 (UNI) :StarRez, a global leader in student housing software solutions, announced the launch of its Global Innovation Hub in Hyderabad, India, marking a major step in its global expansion.
The new hub will serve as a center for AI-driven innovation and data intelligence, accelerating the company’s technology roadmap and enhancing platform capabilities for institutions and communities worldwide, the company said in a release.
Headquartered in Australia, with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and now India, StarRez combines the scale of a global organization with the agility and care of a trusted technology partner.
The India team is expected to grow from 40 to 200 professionals, focusing on new feature development, enterprise SaaS innovation, and a leadership role
“This Hub in India represents a significant milestone in StarRez’s global growth journey,” said Travis Knipe, Executive Chairman, StarRez.
“Our new Hub for Innovation in Hyderabad will be home to some of the best technology and product talent, driving innovation through GenAI, analytics, and automation”, he said.
In its first year, StarRez aims to build high-performing teams to enhance its product ecosystem, scale its enterprise SaaS platform, and deliver greater value to customers worldwide.
Operating on a modern, cloud-native, API-driven infrastructure, StarRez currently supports over 3 million residents across 1,100 institutions and 2,000 properties globally. "With India now part of its innovation network, the company plans to accelerate its mission of delivering seamless, intelligent experiences for students and residents around the world," he said.
The expansion marks an exciting new phase of global growth for StarRez, as the company rapidly scales under the backing of Vista Equity Partners, investing in new markets, talent, and innovation.
This new Hub for Innovation will play a pivotal role in accelerating product delivery, strengthening StarRez’s global organization, and creating worldclass career opportunities for technology professionals in India.
"As collaboration is central to StarRez’s culture, the India team will work closely with peers across the US, UK, Canada and Australia through shared projects, global roadmap sessions, and customer-focused initiatives. This integrated approach not only fosters innovation but also opens leadership development pathways through direct engagement with StarRez’s global and executive Product and Technology teams," he added.
Serving 1,100 institutions and 2,000 properties worldwide, StarRez supports more than 3 million residents annually through a unified, cloud-based SaaS platform that combines scalability, data intelligence, and automation.
With a modern tech stack designed for performance and flexibility, including API-driven architecture and a cloud-native environment, StarRez enables seamless, secure, and data-rich experiences for both administrators and residents, the release added.
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