UST Global
UST Global is a multinational provider of Digital technology and transformation, IT services and solutions, headquartered in Trivandrum, India and Aliso Viejo, California, United States. Stephen Ross founded UST Global in 1998 in Laguna Hills. The company has offices in over 25 countries including USA, India, Mexico, UK, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Spain and Poland.
UST Global specializes in Healthcare, Retail & Consumer Goods, Banking & Financial Services, Telecom, Media & Technology, Insurance, Transportation & Logistics and Manufacturing & Utilities.
Krishna Sudheendra is the Chief Executive Officer of UST Global.
Services
UST Global offers a host of services in areas like Digital, Consulting, Managed Innovation, Human Centered Design, Advanced Analytics, Algorithms, Cyber Security, Engineering services, Embedded Engineering Product development, Tech build, Application Development, Enterprise Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, e-Commerce, Business Intelligence, Data Management, RPA and BPO services.Recognitions
Innovation
The company has three "engines of innovation". "Infinity Labs" is a network of "innovation gyms" where professionals are invited to experiment without fear of mistakes, 'Innovation Hub' is UST's Idea Management System and 'Open Minds' is a collaboration space on the Web. Forrester Research, in its "Maximising Innovation from ERP Service Providers; Insights from Nasscom 2010" report, noted that: "Companies like UST Global allow their employees to spend part of their time in a research lab, developing user cases for new technologies."UST Global won the ‘Most Innovative Emerging Corporation Award’ at the International Business Awards 2012 held in New Delhi.
The Kerala state government on 6 November 2017 inked an MOU with UST Global along with Intel for exploring the possibility of transforming the state into an electronic hardware manufacturing hub.
Acquisitions
In March 2012, UST Global acquired Andare, a company engaged in developing mobile solutions for large enterprise CRM applications. Andare's iDispatch product is an enterprise mobility solution for the field services industry.In May 2014, UST Global acquired Kanchi Technologies, a company with primary focus in Engineer Services.
In November 2019, UST acquired Contineo Health, leading healthcare technology consulting firm specializing in Electronic Health Record optimization and a partner to over thirty major hospital systems across the US.
Mexico Outsourcing
UST Global has tied up with Centro Fox, presidential library and learning centre in Mexico, to facilitate entry into Latin America. Former Mexican President Vicente Fox, spearheads Centro Fox activities.UST Global Campus
ThiruvananthapuramUST Global has started its expansion plans in the capital city Thiruvananthapuram with the construction of an own campus, near Technopark. The campus is spread over. The campus will also feature a waterbody channeling through the various blocks of the campus.
One of the main building construction completed. It is one of the best Architect building in Trivandrum.
Kochi
UST Global has a facility in Carnival Infopark Phase I, Infopark Campus, Kochi.
Chennai
UST Global also has a facility in ASV Suntech Park, Mettukuppam, Chennai.
Coimbatore
UST Global also has a facility in AGT Business Park, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore.
Bangalore
UST Global opened a new facility in Prestige Shantiniketan, ITPL, Bangalore in 2012.
Gurgaon
UST Global opened a new facility in DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon in 2013.
Bhopal
UST Global opened a new facility in Central India, in Bhopal, in 2014. Handling Online Examination Services of different Government Project of recruitment & Selection"
Hyderabad
UST Global opened a new facility in Cyber Pearl, Hitec City, Hyderabad in 2018.
Subsidiaries
CyberProof
CyberProof is a fully owned subsidiary of UST Global and founded in 2017 as a Development and Operations Center in Tel Aviv, Israel.The company provides a security platform that intelligently manages cyber incident detection and response.
In January 2018, UST Global acquired BISEC, a cybersecurity company, for 5.8 million Dollars and integrated the technology into CyberProof.
CyberProof is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, United States and has regional offices in London, United Kingdom; Trivandrum, India; Singapore and Barcelona, Spain. As of 2020, the company has approximately 150 employees worldwide.
Tony Velleca is the CEO of CyberProof and is a CISO at UST Global. Yuval Wollman is President of CyberProof and is responsible for the company’s Israel-based Development & Operations.
Awards & Recognitions
- Forrester Wave 2018 Award, September 25, 2018, Cited as a Leader for Emerging Managed Security Services Providers.
- CIO Review Cognitive Award 2019, May 16, 2019.
- US Business News Awards, as Most Innovative Managed Security Services Provider, October 10, 2019.
- Cybersecurity Breakthrough Award, October 15, 2019, in Recognition of Outstanding Information Security Services.
- Cyber Defense Global Awards for Cutting Edge Managed Detection and Response.
- In December 2019, Cyberproof purchased the Spanish cyber company Necsia.
- CyberProof wins 16th Annual Info Security PG’s 2020 Global Excellence Awards, February 2020.
- CyberProof wins InfoSec Awards, February 2020.
Timeline
- 1998 : Stephen Ross founded the company in Laguna Hills, California
- 1999 : Acquired Pinnacle Consulting.
- 2000 : Mr. Ross brings UST Global their first Fortune 100 customer.
- 2001 : Becomes the fastest company to be accredited with SEI CMM level 5
- 2002 : Dan Gupta joined UST Global as its CEO.
- 2003 : Expanded operations with centers in Chicago and New York.
- 2004 : Expanded operations with center in Malaysia.
- 2005 : Acquired eBuilt Inc
- 2006 : Acquired Canada-based QA Labs Inc.
- 2007 : Announced USD 130 million expansion plan.
- 2008 : Ranked second on the 2007 Top 20 Outsourced Software Testing & QA Vendors Report.
- 2009 : Established GenShare, a joint venture with GE.
- 2010 : Partnered Virgin Racing Formula One team for the 2010 season.
- 2011 : UST Global Forms Innovation Lab Partnership with CCH.
- 2012 : UST Global Acquires Andare.
- 2014 : Became the principal sponsor of the Chennai Super Kings for three years.
- 2016 : UST Global inaugurates the first ever campus of their own in Thiruananthapuram on 9 December 2016.
- 2019 May : Sajan Pillai retires from CEO. Krishna Sudheendra is elevated as CEO.
Controversy