Strategic Location Assyst International is located in Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala, India's southern-most state. Assyst International has its offices adjacent to the National Highway 47, less than 10 miles away from the Kochi International Airport. The city is well connected with direct flights to many major destinations of the world. Being approximately nine and half hours ahead of the Eastern Standard Time, Kochi enjoys a tremendous advantage in the outsourcing model. Global IT Services Hub The Government of Kerala envisages an Information Technology led growth over the next few years. The state's IT policy seeks to establish Kerala as a global services hub. The Government acts as a catalyst to successfully facilitate an enabling environment for IT, IT products and ITES. Governance has become streamlined, transparent and investor friendly. The excellent infrastructure facilities, policy framework and the availability of skilled manpower have enhanced the state's reputation as an IT/ITES destination. Kerala is one of the only two locations in India where both the optic fiber submarine cables SEA-ME-WE-3 and SAFE converge, giving superb global connectivity at unbelievably low rates. The State not only has the highest tele-density, but also the highest penetration of optic fiber cable in the country. The State has the highest literacy rate of 91% and the highest density of Science and Technology personnel. Kerala's Human Development Index and standard of living statistics are the nation's best. The State boasts of India's highest Physical Quality of Life Index, the highest life expectancy, and the lowest infant mortality rates. |