Andhra Pradesh is also one among those states but here it needs to be mentioned that Hyderabad per se is having one advantage which lies in its comprehensive infrastructure which definitely scores better than Bangalore at this point.

As far as Sun Microsystems is concerned it already has a presence in Hyderabad with a sales and support office as well as a development centre. Apart from this there are no other plans to expand further in Hyderabad in near future.

There are a number of reasons which explain why Bangalore attracts a large number of Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) and BPO customers. As I have earlier said, a good base of technically skilled, English speaking professionals is a major attraction for companies setting up in Bangalore.

There are other significant factors too, which are big boosters for the city's image of having an IT friendly environment. For example labour relations, excellent education and research institutions, good telecom connectivity, enterprise friendly state policy and investor perceptions are some of other levers that catapult the city as a favored IT destination.

I would also like to add that natural gifts of the city, also makes it adaptable for people coming from all the corners of the country and abroad as well. The moderate climate in particular is one such thing which adds luster to the existing hue of the city.

Of Hyderabad, I feel that the city's infrastructure growth and expansion thus far has taken place in a planned manner. Credit also goes to the successive state governments who have also put in all their efforts in projecting a very IT savvy environment which in the meanwhile has proven to be a big advantage of Hyderabad.

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