NEW: Raimondo Claims Controversial Infosys to Create 500 Jobs in RI by 2022
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Governor Gina Raimondo is trying to stop the three months of Rhode Island job loses by announcing the Infosys will open its new Design and Innovation Hub in Providence and is promising to create 500 jobs in the Rhode Island by 2022. The deal was announced by Raimondo on Monday.
Infosys is seeking millions in Rhode Island subsidies --it intends to apply for incentives under the Qualified Jobs Incentive Act, the Rebuild Rhode Island program, and the state's First Wave Closing Fund.
The controversial company has been rocked in recent months. CIO magazine reports, "Of late, Infosys has been rocked by controversies. The company has its founders and the current management at odds with each other. Here's a quick glance at the major recent outbursts...For the past one year, Infosys has been the center of various controversies. Be it Vishal Sikka, the recently resigned CEO and MD’s salary, or the public tiff between the founders and the current management of the company."
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST"Today's partnership with Rhode Island marks another important step forward for Infosys in the United States. The state's educational institutions, design-rich environment, and economic development tools positioned Rhode Island competitively for this type of specialized partnership. This will enhance our ability to provide design-driven, digital technologies across the country and enable breakthrough innovations at the intersection of industry and design for our clients,” said Ravi Kumar, President of Infosys.
“We are excited to welcome Infosys to Rhode Island. Because of our investments in higher education and job training at CCRI and other institutions across the state, Rhode Islanders are well-equipped and well-prepared to compete for these good-paying jobs. Infosys joins a growing local market of innovative, advanced industry companies that have chosen to plant a flag in Rhode Island," said Raimondo.
Infosys in RI
Infosys employs more than 198,000 worldwide.
The company claims the new hires in Rhode Island will include experienced designers, design architects, specialists in information design and technical experts and consultants to accelerate the digital transformation of Infosys' clients.
"This is a big win for Rhode Island as Infosys could have chosen anywhere to open this Design and Innovation Hub. In choosing Rhode Island, this global company has discovered what we already know - that the Ocean State is full of tech-ready and design talent, is home to top-tier universities, and is a great place to do business. We're proud that Infosys is the 22nd company landing or expanding in Rhode Island with support from our economic development programs,” said Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor.
The addition of jobs in Rhode Island comes after Infosys announced their plan to hire 10,000 American workers over the next year years.
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