Saama Tech to dive into deep learning in Pune centre

PUNE: California-headquartered data analytics firm Saama Technologies is setting up a deep learning centre in Pune as it attempts to build on its expertise in the data analytics space. Ken Coleman, chairman, Saama Technologies, told ET that the company was in the process of hiring people for the lab, which would work in collaboration with its existing engineering centre in the city. "Pune will play an increasingly important role in our success. We are not in India for the low costs but to tap into the brain power," said Coleman, who is also an advisor to venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. Saama would also be increasing its headcount by 15-20% by the end of this year, he said.