IT services provider CGI is to open a new software
development centre in Glasgow, creating nearly 250 skilled jobs over the next
few years.
The Open Source Digital Services Centre, which will offer
services to clients in European public and commercial sectors, will open in
2014.
The roles will range from highly skilled technical and
managerial staff to graduate jobs and apprenticeships.
The move will see CGI nearly double its Scottish workforce
within three years.
First Minister Alex Salmond welcomed the Canadian company's
investment in Scotland.
'Welcome boost'
He said: "The move by CGI to create 250 skilled jobs is very positive and is a yet another welcome boost for Scottish employment, reinforcing our position of outperforming the UK for securing inward investment.
He said: "The move by CGI to create 250 skilled jobs is very positive and is a yet another welcome boost for Scottish employment, reinforcing our position of outperforming the UK for securing inward investment.
"This is testament to both the skill of the Scottish
workforce and the confidence international companies have in Scotland as a
country to invest in."
CGI UK president Tim Gregory said: "The two main
reasons we selected Glasgow as the location for our new centre were the talent
pool of highly skilled professionals available in the area, and the support we
received from the Scottish government.
"We are very excited about the future for this area of
our business."
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