DLF CyberCity Chennai: A re-imagination of corporate success

 DLF has always emphasised the importance of virtuous excellence in their day-to-day operations. Going the extra mile to facilitate an extraordinary lifestyle for their investors/residents has been a prime directive. Pushing this idea  is a visionary project namely, DLF CyberCity Chennai. Imagined and built to keep up with the ever changing and constantly evolving dynamic working environment, DLF CyberCity Chennai transcends expectations. It is one of the largest IT SEZ developed in the South of India and definitely redefines the paradigm for corporate parks. 

Designed by the world renowned Hafiz contractor, it’s superlative infrastructure and well planned layout spans across 43 acres of developed land. The campus styled design creates an ecosystem that adds productivity and new ideas amongst the workforce. DLF has a long term and strategic vision for the growth and development in Chennai. Over the years, DLF has kept a close watch on the macroeconomic dynamics in the city, including its high quality talent pool, the infrastructure, new city metro with extended corridors, the airport and the socio-economic development. 

This specific commercial project has completed 14 long standing years of serviced commitment and excellence. Apart from being easily accessible from all parts of the city, DLF CyberCity Chennai ensures every conceivable amenity for employees to have a healthy and enjoyable work life. The food court houses a plethora of food chains/restaurants for employees to relish culinary delights with ATMs and pharmacies as well. 

After a day’s work, employees can also indulge in some retail therapy owing to the multiple stores within CyberCity. All this while staying true to DLF’s DNA to promote wellness at work. DLF CyberCity Chennai has a large sports area where employees can unwind and pursue their sporting endeavors. 4 acres of walking and jogging tracks promotes active living and the pursuit of clean air at the workplace. Adjacent to the tracks and central to the campus is lush greenery and trees that help reduce stress and anxiety. 

Owing to an environmentally conscious and sustainable outlook towards life, office spaces in DLF CyberCity Chennai are powered by solar energy. This reduces the operational cost that companies and DLF have to bear while minimizing damage to the environment. This also includes 100% water recycling for clean and easy access to drinking water as well as for cleaning/sanitation purposes. All their efforts to improve the lives and working conditions of individuals has earned DLF a LEED certification. Granted by the USGBC, this platinum LEED certification recognises the efforts towards sustainability that DLF has undertaken. 

Safety and security has always been paramount to DLF’s success. This is owed to their 3 tier security system that monitors and evaluates any incursions into the premises. Since the pandemic has established new guidelines of working safely, DLF security and staff work effortlessly to ensure smooth operations. Under its wing, it also has an in-house fire safety team that prevents and controls unwarranted or accidental fires. This reduces the response time and means assured safety for all. 

Since no development is now without some sort of technological involvement, DLF has made it a front runner. Powered by Siemens, their buildings are equipped with state of the art monitoring systems. The systems allow companies/employers to monitor movement of employees and provide easy access to them. All data is then stored on a cloud wherein it is collated into a dashboard and provides key insights to the companies/employers. DLF CyberCity Chennai maintains a high level of operational efficiency and adds comfort to the day-to-day workings of the company. Other facilities such as a Daycare service for kids adds on to the sense of security that employees can work with throughout the day. 

COVID PREPAREDNESS: 

Modern times require us to be vigilant of our surroundings as well as keep in mind that nothing really is in our control. Since the virus cannot be captured or contained, one must constantly be on the watch for transmissibility. The present day scenario involves many individuals returning to the office after working from home for over a year. This shift will most definitely not be suited to most but it is one that must be made to restore normalcy in economic operations. 

One must therefore make it as easy as possible for any returning member of the company to not feel out of place. This involves having stringent measures in place that remind all employees and staff members that it is indeed a dangerous feat. Below are some measure deployed by DLF CyberCity Chennai to counteract and prevent any more infections: 

1. Mask is compulsory in all zones and at all times. 
2. Regular sanitation/cleaning of door handles.
3. Cleaning of common areas such as lift lobbies, mess/food halls and water cooler areas. 
4. Automated hand sanitizer dispensers at key points. 
5. Trained staff and security personnel.
6. Social distancing cues and seating. 
7. Reduced capacity at key areas such as cafeterias, mess/food halls