The Problem

Building a Global Capability Center today goes far beyond hiring a team.
It requires setting up and managing IT infrastructure, HR, payroll, compliance, facilities, and day-to-day operations, all while ensuring the center actually delivers meaningful business outcomes. For most organizations, this becomes a significant drain on time and capital. Running these operations pulls focus from product, campaigns, and customer experience.
The result? A model that was meant to accelerate the business ends up slowing it down in its early stages.

Our Answer: GCC AS A PLATFORM

Systems Plus is a single-window GCC Platform: one contract, one accountable owner, a proven methodology and complete transparency on costs. You keep strategic control of teams, roadmaps and KPIs. We build and run the platform that makes your GCC reliable, compliant and scalable.

Core commitments

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Speed

Standard playbooks get mid-market GCCs operational in weeks, not months.

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Transparent Pricing


Itemized one-time setup vs recurring seat cost.

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Governance

Dedicated Account Manager, SLAs, and monthly audit-ready reporting. 

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One-time setup: network equipment, laptops/desktops, initial recruitment, office fit-out, compliance onboarding. 

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Recurring seat cost: fully-loaded salaries + seat overheads (rent, internet, utilities) + management fees.

We build a tailored ROI and line-item cost sheet for your exact seat mix.

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Capabilities

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Infrastructure & IT

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Talent Acquisition & Management

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Employee Engagement & Culture

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Employer Branding

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Facilities & Seat Management

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Compliance & Payroll

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Tech Flex (On-demand Capacity)

  • Procurement & lifecycle management for devices, servers and cloud. 
  • Secure HQ↔GCC connectivity and network controls (VPN, private links). 
  • 24×7 monitoring, incident triage and SLA-based helpdesk.
  • Cybersecurity, backups and disaster recovery (RPO/RTO plans). 
  • Software license, vendor, patch and asset management. 
  • Market pay benchmarking and targeted sourcing campaigns. 
  • ATS-driven hiring with AI-assisted screening and structured interviews. 
  • Offer management, IT provisioning and 30/60/90 onboarding plans. 
  • Retention programs: career paths, L&D and stay interviews. 
  • Workforce planning dashboards for predictable scale.
  • HQ↔GCC cultural alignment workshops and manager enablement. 
  • Regular pulse surveys with action plans and rewards programs. 
  • Performance frameworks (OKRs/KPIs) and review cycles. 
  • Learning & upskilling programs to protect institutional knowledge. 
  • Local events and wellbeing initiatives to boost retention. 
  • EVP development and recruitment marketing (LinkedIn + content).
  • Job-posting scale with campaign analytics and applicant quality tracking. 
  • Employee advocacy and storytelling to improve hiring & retention. 
  • Campus outreach and long-term talent pipeline programs. 
  • Plug-and-play office setup, fit-out and branded space options (>20 seats).
  • Day-to-day facilities ops: utilities, security and vendor management. 
  • Seat allocation, hot-desking and access control. 
  • Business continuity: backup sites and on-site redundancy.
  • Transparent seat-cost reporting (rent, internet, utilities). 
  • Payroll processing, statutory filings and benefits administration. 
  • Employer-of-Record (EoR) option to simplify compliance.
  • Tax advisory, labor-law compliance and background checks. 
  • Audit-ready reporting and month-end reconciliations. 
  • Rapid bench deployment of engineers, analysts and ops staff.
  • Access to specialist skills: cloud, data science, security and automation. 
  • Interim program leads and flexible staffing (contract / fixed-term / perm). 
  • Fast handover and knowledge-transfer to embed temporary resources. 

How the GCC Plus Platform Works

CLIENT-CONTROLLED

The Organization

Strategy
Roadmap
KPIs
Outcomes

CLIENT-DIRECTED DELIVERY

Your GCC Team

Product Engineering
IT Operations
Finance
Marketing
Design

PLATFORM-CONTROLLED

GCC Plus platform

IT Support
Talent
Branding
Engagement
Payroll
Workspace
Governance

Business Outcomes

Up to 50% lower TCO with predictable, seat-based pricing
Faster time-to-value through platform playbooks and ready workspaces.
Operational continuity: Dedicated Account Manager and proactive governance cadence.
Access to niche skills and talent pipelines in key hubs across engineering, analytics, finance, marketing and more.
Improved retention & productivity  via branded EVP and engagement programs.

Case Studies

Problem Statement:
DXL, an omni-channel apparel retailer with 250+ stores, wanted to accelerate innovation and improve operational efficiency while managing financial constraints. They needed access to highly skilled talent and advanced technical capabilities to scale digital and analytics work, meet ADA compliance, and unlock new revenue opportunities.

Solution:
In 2017 DXL partnered with Systems+ to establish the DXL Global Capability Center in India. Systems+ provided end-to-end support across analytics, cloud and data, led team establishment and strategic integrations, and managed resource planning and knowledge transfer to create a seamless delivery engine.

Outcomes:

  • 30+ tech experts powering delivery
  • +5% mobile app revenue (post ADA compliance and ongoing product improvements)
  • −25% burn rate through operational efficiencies
  • ~15% cost reduction from targeted initiatives (e.g., CDP, CRM & loyalty improvements)
  • <10% attrition supported by engagement and retention programs
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Problem Statement
A leading U.S. discount footwear retailer struggled to maintain top-line growth while keeping per-unit costs low. Their previous offshore delivery setup lacked transparency, resulting in poor value for money, limited visibility into delivery processes, slow issue resolution, and minimal control over costs and performance.

Solution 
Through GCC Plus, Systems+ transitioned the retailer to a Managed Global Capability Center model — built on our unified platform that manages infrastructure, hiring, HR, IT, and governance. This shift provided a single governed environment that delivered full cost visibility, seamless collaboration, faster response times, and direct control over critical business operations. 

Outcomes 

  • 20–40% lower total cost of ownership
  • 100% financial transparency with predictable OpEx model
  • Improved delivery control and agility across business functions
  • Sustained knowledge retention within the client organization 
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Before you build or scale, know where you stand.

Every GCC looks “functional” on the surface. Few are truly built to deliver consistent, long-term value. Before you invest further — in talent, tools, or expansion, it’s critical to understand where your GCC stands today.
That’s where our proprietary assessment comes in.

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Why Take the GCC Readiness Assessment

  • Get a Complete, Structured View of Your GCC: Our assessment gives you a holistic view across 8 critical pillars, from strategy and governance to delivery, technology, and partnerships — so you see the full picture, not just parts of it.
  • Identify Gaps That Impact Real Outcomes: Surface the areas holding your GCC back, whether it’s weak governance, outdated technology, or lack of leadership depth. The assessment highlights gaps across all 8 dimensions so you know exactly what’s affecting performance.
  • Get a Clear Path to Scalable, Reliable Delivery: Move beyond assumptions with actionable insights based on your score.

FAQs

Traditional GCC setups take 12–18 months, require major upfront investment, and involve multiple vendors for IT, HR, and compliance. With our platform, you get a managed, transparent, end-to-end solution that goes live in weeks.
Yes. Your GCC team, operations, and strategy are fully client-controlled. Systems Plus manages infrastructure, talent, compliance, and culture — so you can focus on your business.
No. Our platform is designed for mid-market companies too — from 20 seats upwards. Whether you’re scaling globally for the first time or optimizing an existing setup, we make it seamless.
You can flex services and functions on demand. We handle scaling office space, IT, compliance, and HR — while you retain full control over business operations.

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